The Headless Edit: No. 4
Thursday 30th April 2026
Welcome back to The Headless Edit - a curated list of things which have kept me inspired and entertained this month.
In classic British style, I have experienced every season over the past few weeks. I packed my long trench coat and umbrella for a rainy trip back to Glasgow for Easter. Then, less than a week later, I was strolling along the streets of Birmingham wearing shorts in the sunshine.
In between changing outfits and discussing the weather, I have found time to consume some top-notch media recently. From articles I read while lying in the park to movies I watched while hiding from the rain, here are 10 things my eyes and ears enjoyed in April…
Midwinter Break
Film ✹ The story of a woman who is torn between her devotion to her husband and her devotion to the Catholic faith. A slow, moving tale set in the scenic city of Amsterdam. I don’t think we talk enough about how good an actress Lesley Manville is. And we really, really should.
“His wordless gift to a blubbering stranger on the C train is what makes the world keep spinning.”
- Jacob Stephen
Jacob Stephen
Poem ✹ I don’t read much poetry (by which I mean any at all). But I do watch a lot of poets on Instagram. Jacob Stephen is one of my favourites. And this poem is my favourite of his. It’s about an unexpected gift from a young stranger. And - like all my favourite poems - it’s about finding the beauty in simple everyday moments. I have listened to it several times.
Ayo Edebiri is Her Own Canvas
Interview ✹ Yohana Desta chats to actress and Irish icon Ayo Edebiri for Paper. They discuss Edebiri preparing for her Broadway debut, making theatre more accessible to young people, and riding the subway. The visuals for this article are just as interesting as the conversation. They were created by Paris-based photographer Jasa Müller.
“It might be helpful to remember that a lot of the biggest guys at the gym are queer themselves.”
- Benjamin Weil
A Queer’s Guide to Starting (and Sticking With) the Gym
Article ✹ Writer Benjamin Weil offers advice on overcoming gymphobia and claiming space as a queer man in a masculine environment. I know first-hand how intimidating gyms can be to anxious queers like me. And, therefore, how beneficial thoughtful pieces of writing like this can be.
Lourenço Providência
Prints ✹ A series of silk screen prints. Created by artist Lourenço Providência. Released by Paper Collective. A tribute to the simple acts of everyday life, with a surrealist twist. Elegant yet whimsical.
One of Them Days
Film ✹ Best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa race against the clock to make enough money to pay their rent. Situations escalate. Stakes are raised. An increasingly dangerous and ridiculous story unfolds. I obviously knew Keke Palmer was this funny and charming because I’ve been on the internet. But I didn’t know SZA was, too.
“You arrive somewhere new, you look up, and you could quite literally be anywhere.”
- Reece Davey
Your City is a Shein Haul
Article ✹ Reece Davey runs one of my favourite Substacks. It’s called House of D’vey, and it’s all about architecture, culture and campery. His writing style blends insights about queer culture and design history with wit and silliness. This article about why city skylines all look the same these days is a perfect example of why his writing is top tier.
Deadloch
TV Show ✹ A queer, Australian cop comedy-drama that doesn’t get enough attention. It leans into some genre tropes - an opposites-attract detective duo fighting crime - and cleverly dodges many more. Ridiculously fast-paced. Ridiculously funny. And just ridiculous, in the best way.
“The goal of an influencer is not to be lovable. And it is not to be unbearable. The goal is to be both at once. In other words, addicting.”
- Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Book ✹ I can’t scroll on Instagram without seeing someone talk about Yesteryear. Having now read it, I see why. It follows an insufferable influencer as she is forced to practise what she preaches when it comes to traditional family values. A twisted and scarily topical debut. Apparently, a movie is already in the works starring Anne Hathaway.
RISO Club Atlas
Exhibition ✹ Risotto have produced over 100 issues of RISO Club, a risographic print subscription. To celebrate, they put on an exhibition showcasing the hundreds of artists from across the globe they’ve worked with on the project. And it’s available to tour online via their new RISO Club Atlas. Warning: it will make you want to buy a lot of prints.
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.