Novelist, journalist. THE CATCHERS (October 2024). Now mostly at the other place.
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Xan Brooks predominantly focuses on reviewing films and books, with a strong emphasis on the entertainment industry. He is likely to be interested in pitches related to film releases, book launches, or events within the entertainment world. Additionally, Xan may also appreciate expert insights or interviews related to prominent figures in the movie industry such as actors, directors, and producers.
Considering his extensive coverage of film reviews and entertainment news pieces focused on major festivals and personalities in the industry like Johnny Depp or Cannes Film Festival's president Ruben Östlund, he would likely be receptive to pitches offering exclusive access for interviews with key figures or advanced screenings of upcoming movies.
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By: Xan Brooks
He was the screenwriting colossus behind Flashdance, Jagged Edge, Showgirls and more. Now clean, ‘Hollywood’s Shakespeare’ talks about today’s scared studios, his refugee trauma – and taking acid with Hunter S Thompson
By: Xan Brooks
This garrulous, charming story of a young man stuck in a daycare centre for disabled adults offers a vital insider’s perspective
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin' didn't quite make the cut during awards season, but it features a little masterpiece of a performance from the British star. And it only serves as further proof that he's long escaped the prettiness that was once his prison, writes
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ didn’t quite make the cut during awards season, but it features a little masterpiece of a performance from the British star. And it only serves as further proof that he’s long escaped the prettiness that was once his prison, writes Xan Brooks
From An Almost Perfect Affair to Mr Bean’s Holiday, there’s nothing the festival enjoys more than seeing itself on screen. The next season of The White Lotus is tapping into that rich tradition – can it capture the Côte d’Azur’s peculiar magic?
By: Xan Brooks
As it is re-released in cinemas, David Fincher's 1999 thriller is – once again – worth talking about, if only because it's still swaggering and seething and lightly dangerous. Just look at the men's rights activists who seem to live by it, writes
By: Xan Brooks
INSIDE FILM: As it is re-released in cinemas, David Fincher’s 1999 thriller is – once again – worth talking about, if only because it’s still swaggering and seething and lightly dangerous. Just look at the men’s rights activists who seem to live by it, writes Xan Brooks
Xan Brooks The first rule ofFight Club(1999) is that its fans talk about it constantly.
By: Xan Brooks
He directed ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, ‘Brief Encounter’ and ‘The Bridge of the River Kwai’, and influenced everyone from Steven Spielberg to Wes Anderson. A new documentary at Cannes celebrates his vast legacy, writes Xan Brooks, while also digging into his very, very messy private life
By: Xan Brooks
Years before ‘Citizen Kane', the legendary filmmaker directed an all-Black version of ‘Macbeth' to raves from across the sociopolitical spectrum. It puts to shame the current, Musk-led controversy over Christopher Nolan's casting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, writes
