The Monocle Arts Review

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Weekly cultural nourishment with Monocle 24’s international critics in the fields of art, music, theatre, literature, film and television. Enjoy conversations with the directors, artists, authors and musicians and minds behind it all.

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London’s art scene and the death of the rock star

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06/30/17 • 44 min

We delve into the world of art with three new exhibitions in London and this year’s Art Basel. Christopher Lord is joined in the studio by head of content for the Lisson Gallery, Ossian Ward, and private art adviser and dealer, Kathlene Fox-Davies. Plus: we speak to music journalism legend David Hepworth about his new book ‘Uncommon People’.

April’s films, ‘S-Town’ and China’s music chart

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04/14/17 • 46 min

Ben Rylan chats to film critics Karen Krizanovich and Tim Robey about this month’s cinema releases, we get to grips with the latest podcast sensation ‘S-Town’ and we take the temperature of Canada’s music scene. Plus: we discover the must-see theatre production in London this week and the number-one single in the Chinese charts.

Film: Jason Solomons

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01/27/17 • 15 min

We discuss the 2017 Oscar nominees and review this week’s film releases: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’, ‘Denial’ and ‘T2: Trainspotting’.

Films on-screen and art to be seen

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03/16/18 • 45 min

Film critic Jason Solomons reviews this week’s film releases and Jane Morris, editor at large of the ‘Art Newspaper’, talks London art exhibitions with Monocle’s Ben Rylan. Plus: we meet artist Celia Hempton in Rome.

Film: from the Berlinale to the Oscars

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03/02/18 • 45 min

Film critics Tim Robey and Jason Solomons recap their highlights from this year’s Berlin Film Festival and predict what they think might happen at this weekend’s Oscars. Plus we review ‘A Fantastic Woman’ and ‘Red Sparrow’, and learn about the history of cross-dressing in a new exhibition in London.

Sight and sound

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02/23/18 • 45 min

Journalists Alice Vincent and Laura Snapes join Robert Bound to discuss the albums, films and TV shows that have piqued their interest this week. Plus, we meet renowned author Dave Eggers.

Screen and stage

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02/16/18 • 45 min

We review the week in cinema and London’s West End and chat with Daniel Spicer, author of a new book about Turkish psychedelic music.

Page-turners, podcasts and pop

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02/09/18 • 42 min

Ted Hodgkinson, senior programmer for literature and spoken word at the Southbank Centre, and Fiona Sturges, critic for ‘The Guardian’, join Matt Alagiah to discuss what they’ve been reading and listening to. Plus we learn about the Italian music festival that inspired Eurovision.

2017 in books, music and film

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12/29/17 • 45 min

Robert Bound is joined by broadcaster and DJ Georgie Rogers, publisher at Unbound John Mitchinson and film critic for ‘The Telegraph’ Tim Robey, who pick their 2017 highlights in music, literature and film.

Sunday Brunch’s new home

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07/29/18 • 1 min

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The Monocle Arts Review currently has 100 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Culture, Monocle, Design, Music, Podcasts, Current Affairs, Arts and Business.

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The episode title 'The grand finale' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Monocle Arts Review is 31 minutes.

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Episodes of The Monocle Arts Review are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Monocle Arts Review?

The first episode of The Monocle Arts Review was released on Dec 28, 2016.

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