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An animated figure in 18th-century attire gazes thoughtfully out a window, surrounded by brushes. The scene is warm and contemplative.

An animated figure in 18th-century attire gazes thoughtfully out a window, surrounded by brushes. The scene is warm and contemplative.

The Quinta's Ghost brings Goya's demons from canvas to screen

Emmy-winning James A. Castillo shares the inspiration behind his film

5 min read

A platter of Indian food with various curries, papad, and breads on a metal tray. Dark background with utensils on the left.

A platter of Indian food with various curries, papad, and breads on a metal tray. Dark background with utensils on the left.

East Street eats: Brighton's Best Indian Food

Indian Summer restaurant keeps giving well into the autumn and winter

1 min read

Slice of cheesecake on a white plate with a fork. A menu titled "Bar Flor" is nearby on a wooden table, next to a glass and lamp.

Slice of cheesecake on a white plate with a fork. A menu titled "Bar Flor" is nearby on a wooden table, next to a glass and lamp.

Where to Eat When Christmas Shopping Devours Your Will to Live

Here are the spots worth detouring for across the city.

2 min read

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Murals, Madness & Madrid

@estella_rua_writer interviews Emmy-winning director @murfish about his Goya-inspired short animation THE QUINTA’S GHOST, shining a light on the artist’s final years, the horror genre more broadly and Mary Shelley’s creative legacy.

Read the full interview with James A. Castillo by tapping the link in the @banglemag bio

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Murals, Madness & Madrid

@estella_rua_writer interviews Emmy-winning director @murfish about his Goya-inspired short animation THE QUINTA’S GHOST, shining a light on the artist’s final years, the horror genre more broadly and Mary Shelley’s creative legacy.

Read the full interview with James A. Castillo by tapping the link in the @banglemag bio

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CROSSOVER CUISINE

In this season’s @banglemag you’ll find a review of the sensational @losmochislondon in Notting Hill, where Japanese and Mexican cuisine make for perfect matrimony.

Zoom in, squint, or do yourself a favour & download FREE to you tablet by tapping the link in the @banglemag bio ✨

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CROSSOVER CUISINE

In this season’s @banglemag you’ll find a review of the sensational @losmochislondon in Notting Hill, where Japanese and Mexican cuisine make for perfect matrimony.

Zoom in, squint, or do yourself a favour & download FREE to you tablet by tapping the link in the @banglemag bio ✨

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THE QUINTA’S GHOST brings Goya’s demons from canvas to screen

Emmy-winning @murfish shares the inspiration behind his film

Produced by Illusorium and Martirio Films, THE QUINTA’S GHOST is a classic gothic ghost story about the life of iconic Spanish painter Francisco Goya, looking specifically at the end of his career, when he was working on his infamous Black Paintings.

The film, directed by James A. Castillo (Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem; The Mitchells vs. The Machines) had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival (New York) and recently scooped two Méliès d’Argent awards, meaning it will compete for the 2026 Méliès d’Or.

In a special interview with BANGLE, Castillo shares his insight on Goya and on the horror genre.

Q) Why did you feel that Francisco Goya was the perfect subject for a horror short?

Well, first and foremost, because his work is dark. There is no hiding, or covering it, he is directly addressing subjects and themes that led themselves perfectly into the horror genre. His representation of pain and fear of Spaniards during the Napoleonic invasion, or the nightmarish etchings of his series Caprichos, define an artist willing to show it like it is, that did not beautify or edited the world he saw to match social expectations or norms. His body of work has created images and symbols so powerful that are ingrained in the social consciousness of Spaniards, making it a perfect vehicle to trigger an emotional response from the audience. Francisco de Goya was also a pretty contradictory character, someone that both enjoyed the benefits of his high social status and, at the same time, criticized its hypocrisy. A public figure that lived a pretty private life. Also, nobody knows what happened in La Quinta during the four years he spent there, but we do know what he left; 14 grotesque murals that show a man dealing with his own mortality. He is the perfect subject not because he is an incredible painter, but because he was a vulnerable man.

To read the full interview, visit the blog section of the @banglemag website (link in bio)

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THE QUINTA’S GHOST brings Goya’s demons from canvas to screen

Emmy-winning @murfish shares the inspiration behind his film

Produced by Illusorium and Martirio Films, THE QUINTA’S GHOST is a classic gothic ghost story about the life of iconic Spanish painter Francisco Goya, looking specifically at the end of his career, when he was working on his infamous Black Paintings.

The film, directed by James A. Castillo (Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem; The Mitchells vs. The Machines) had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival (New York) and recently scooped two Méliès d’Argent awards, meaning it will compete for the 2026 Méliès d’Or.

In a special interview with BANGLE, Castillo shares his insight on Goya and on the horror genre.

Q) Why did you feel that Francisco Goya was the perfect subject for a horror short?

Well, first and foremost, because his work is dark. There is no hiding, or covering it, he is directly addressing subjects and themes that led themselves perfectly into the horror genre. His representation of pain and fear of Spaniards during the Napoleonic invasion, or the nightmarish etchings of his series Caprichos, define an artist willing to show it like it is, that did not beautify or edited the world he saw to match social expectations or norms. His body of work has created images and symbols so powerful that are ingrained in the social consciousness of Spaniards, making it a perfect vehicle to trigger an emotional response from the audience. Francisco de Goya was also a pretty contradictory character, someone that both enjoyed the benefits of his high social status and, at the same time, criticized its hypocrisy. A public figure that lived a pretty private life. Also, nobody knows what happened in La Quinta during the four years he spent there, but we do know what he left; 14 grotesque murals that show a man dealing with his own mortality. He is the perfect subject not because he is an incredible painter, but because he was a vulnerable man.

To read the full interview, visit the blog section of the @banglemag website (link in bio)

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FALL INTO WINTER BOOK PICKS

Featuring @dureamna @authorivyngeow @jessicabullnovelist and this fabulous collection of horror stories from @flametreepublishing to keep those winter coals glowing all the more eerily. 🔥

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FALL INTO WINTER BOOK PICKS

Featuring @dureamna @authorivyngeow @jessicabullnovelist and this fabulous collection of horror stories from @flametreepublishing to keep those winter coals glowing all the more eerily. 🔥

WHERE TO EAT WHEN XMAS SHOPPING DEVOURS YOUR WILL TO LIVE

By @burgers_and_burpees

London in December is a contact sport. You dodge crowds, debate whether your dad really needs another scarf, and pay £8 for a hot chocolate because it feels festive. Eventually you need a proper pit stop.

Shoreditch

The warm Sri Lankan welcome at @kolamba.ldn hits the spot after an hour spent weaving through Spitalfields crowds. The signature Hot Butter Soft Shell Crab lands like a hug, the seasonal Kalu Pol Pumpkin is perfect winter comfort, & the Payasam brings cinnamon, raisins & instant calm.

Covent Garden

Maiden Lane is chaos this time of year, so @adoh.ldn is the quick, hearty escape you need. Start with chilli prawn toast or mutton rolls, then move to the signature Kothu, a chopped roti dish tossed with vegetables, eggs & curry sauce. Pick from crab, mutton, chicken or jackfruit & watch your mood lift.

Chelsea

Hidden inside Newson’s Yard off Pimlico Road, @wildflowers.restaurant is where you go for a slower, calmer lunch in the middle of a shopping marathon. Mediterranean plates, & relaxed service that feels like it’s actively lowering your blood pressure.

Upstairs, @bar__flor switches the mood to something looser and more mischievous. Think pintxos, tapas, vermouths, Basque ciders & a wine list that keeps shifting. Highlights include Cantabrian anchovies on baguette, seafood gildas, calamari sandwiches & holiday potatoes bravas.

Notting Hill

@sinorestaurant reimagines Ukrainian dishes with British and Ukrainian ingredients & nails that balance between comfort & surprise. The Chicken Kyiv with bison grass mash, wild garlic butter & truffle feels like a present you bought for yourself. The cherry glazed BBQ catfish with sausage & paprika sauce is vibrant, smoky & unforgettable.

Fitzrovia

At @motorino.london order the agnolotti carbonara, the Bluefin tuna carpaccio or the Old Spot pork chop with mustard fruits and pear, then reset with one of Kevin Armstrong’s cocktails. The Chargers are dangerously drinkable and the Dill Boy Martini is pure December joy.

WHERE TO EAT WHEN XMAS SHOPPING DEVOURS YOUR WILL TO LIVE

By @burgers_and_burpees

London in December is a contact sport. You dodge crowds, debate whether your dad really needs another scarf, and pay £8 for a hot chocolate because it feels festive. Eventually you need a proper pit stop.

Shoreditch

The warm Sri Lankan welcome at @kolamba.ldn hits the spot after an hour spent weaving through Spitalfields crowds. The signature Hot Butter Soft Shell Crab lands like a hug, the seasonal Kalu Pol Pumpkin is perfect winter comfort, & the Payasam brings cinnamon, raisins & instant calm.

Covent Garden

Maiden Lane is chaos this time of year, so @adoh.ldn is the quick, hearty escape you need. Start with chilli prawn toast or mutton rolls, then move to the signature Kothu, a chopped roti dish tossed with vegetables, eggs & curry sauce. Pick from crab, mutton, chicken or jackfruit & watch your mood lift.

Chelsea

Hidden inside Newson’s Yard off Pimlico Road, @wildflowers.restaurant is where you go for a slower, calmer lunch in the middle of a shopping marathon. Mediterranean plates, & relaxed service that feels like it’s actively lowering your blood pressure.

Upstairs, @bar__flor switches the mood to something looser and more mischievous. Think pintxos, tapas, vermouths, Basque ciders & a wine list that keeps shifting. Highlights include Cantabrian anchovies on baguette, seafood gildas, calamari sandwiches & holiday potatoes bravas.

Notting Hill

@sinorestaurant reimagines Ukrainian dishes with British and Ukrainian ingredients & nails that balance between comfort & surprise. The Chicken Kyiv with bison grass mash, wild garlic butter & truffle feels like a present you bought for yourself. The cherry glazed BBQ catfish with sausage & paprika sauce is vibrant, smoky & unforgettable.

Fitzrovia

At @motorino.london order the agnolotti carbonara, the Bluefin tuna carpaccio or the Old Spot pork chop with mustard fruits and pear, then reset with one of Kevin Armstrong’s cocktails. The Chargers are dangerously drinkable and the Dill Boy Martini is pure December joy.

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YAKINIKU FOR BEGINNERS

The Fall into Winter issue of @banglemag features reviews of two incredible Japanese BBQ spots in Central London: @kanpaiclassic_london and @highyaki

Zoom in to read them, or save your eyesight by downloading the flipbook straight to your tablet (just click on the link in the @banglemag bio) ✨

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YAKINIKU FOR BEGINNERS

The Fall into Winter issue of @banglemag features reviews of two incredible Japanese BBQ spots in Central London: @kanpaiclassic_london and @highyaki

Zoom in to read them, or save your eyesight by downloading the flipbook straight to your tablet (just click on the link in the @banglemag bio) ✨

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