Pillion uses Bromley setting to portray queer BDSM relationship that sparks a man's self-discovery

Pillion, a new queer rom-com set in suburban Bromley, follows timid Colin (Harry Melling) as he enters a strict BDSM relationship with Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) that becomes a route to self-discovery. The film treats power exchange as both erotic and therapeutic, mixing rough scenes with surprising tenderness and an unexpectedly Christmassy tone. The newsletter package pairs this with coverage of family-friendly sequel Zootropolis 2, the new volume of Stranger Things, a revamped Civilisations series, and Bilal Hamdad’s Paris exhibition. Together, the pieces signal mainstream outlets spotlighting diverse genres and audience-facing cultural events this season.