The Headless Edit: No.1
Friday 30th January 2026
Introducing The Headless Edit - a curated list of the things which have kept me inspired and entertained over the past month.
Each edit will include films, books, TV shows and articles that have given me food for thought and tugged at my heartstrings recently, as well as some picks which are simply lovely to look at.
From the lyrical audiobook I listened to while working late in the studio one evening to the super-gay series I binged to unwind after a long week of playing with shapes, here are 10 things my eyes and ears enjoyed in January…
“You are the first person ever truly to see me.”
- A Friend of Dorothy
A Friend of Dorothy
Short Film ✹ An elderly woman (national treasure, Miriam Margolyes) and a young closeted man (super-talented newcomer, Alistair Nwachukwu) strike up an unlikely friendship. It's short, witty, sweet, gay and leaves a lasting impression - much like Margolyes herself.
Hamnet
Film ✹ A movie I enjoyed a lot more than I expected to (I’m not usually a fan of old-timey stories or Shakespeare). It’s impossible not to be captivated by Jessie Buckley’s portrayal of a magical mother. My little heart was broken by Buckley. And then by young star (and Prince George lookalike) Jacobi Juke. And then a third time by professional sad boy Paul Mescal. I loved every second of it.
Heated Rivalry
TV Show ✹ Smutty, addictive and incredible. It’s like someone started writing gay porn about two ice hockey players and then, partway in, changed their mind and switched to writing a beautiful queer love story instead. I watched it all in one night and will be rewatching it soon.
“Despite the risk, still men go to the houses. They go because not to go, not to make contact, not to be touched, is to ensure a life of feeling like you are drowning.”
- Radical Love by Neil Blackmore
Radical Love by Neil Blackmore
Book ✹ A piece of historical fiction showing that queer people have always been here (and we have always been messy). It’s the early 1800s. A young gay priest performs secret weddings at drag-filled molly houses (secret queer bar) and gets embroiled in an intense, obsessive love affair. A pacey, original and unapologetic page-turner.
Dans Les Dants
Illustrator ✹ A Nantes-based artist who conjures up worlds full of eccentric characters and witty details. Also known as Guillaume Denaud (we love a creative pseudonym). I’ve spent a lot of time browsing his online print store recently. I want them all.
Waiting For The Out
TV Show ✹ A philosophy teacher has to face up to his family trauma as he begins teaching in a prison. Covering a whole load of wide-ranging topics - philosophy, masculinity, mental health, injustice - in a way that feels engaging and human. Its depiction of OCD in particular is a rare triumph.
“Designers and illustrators are stuck in a bind: analogue signals value, but digital is what’s feasible. The result is a kind of strategic mimicry.”
- Elizabeth Goodspeed
The End of Analogue by Elizabeth Goodspeed
Design Column ✹ A thought-provoking, sharply focused and broadly researched design column for It’s Nice That. This time round, Elizabeth Goodspeed exposes the pitfalls of viewing analogue as an aesthetic rather than a process. Elizabeth’s writing is consistently so
House of Errors
Fashion Brand ✹ Chic, witty clothing that features beautiful, contemporary illustration (which is a rarity). I’d like to be dressed in House of Errors clothing at all times, please. Just think how stylish my headless body would look.
Amy Catriona
TikTok Creator ✹ Amy Catriona’s wholesome and insightful videos feel like the opposite of brain rot. They encourage you to slow down. Take time to look after your mind. And indulge in the hobbies and topics you are passionate about.
What's the best thing you watched, read, listened to or looked at over the past month? I would genuinely love to know, so please do get in touch with any recommendations.