Exploring the Rise and Fall of Boxing Legend John Conteh in New Play
Aron Julius's play at the Royal Court theatre delves into the life of John Conteh, capturing his charm and the challenges he faced in the boxing world.
Editorial Staff Apr 24
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Exploring the Humiliations of Celebrity in 'Hacks' and 'The Comeback'
'Hacks' returns for its fifth and final season, showcasing Deborah Vance's ongoing struggles in the entertainment industry, while both shows highlight the darker aspects of celebrity culture.
Editorial Staff Apr 22
Luca Guadagnino Discusses His Direction of the Controversial Opera The Death of Klinghoffer
Director Luca Guadagnino addresses the backlash surrounding his staging of The Death of Klinghoffer, an opera that has faced protests for its portrayal of terrorism.
Editorial Staff Apr 19
Exploring Judi Dench's Garden: A Tribute to Love and Nature
Dame Judi Dench's garden in Surrey is a heartfelt sanctuary that spans 2.4 hectares, where each tree stands as a tribute to a lost loved one. Her commitment to preserving green spaces shines through.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
Exploring Gordon Parks' Impactful Photography of Postwar Alabama
Gordon Parks captured the essence of black family life in postwar Alabama, highlighting the dignity and resilience of individuals facing the challenges of Jim Crow laws.
Editorial Staff Apr 8
The Testaments: A Dark Continuation of The Handmaid’s Tale
Margaret Atwood’s sequel offers a seemingly lighter tone but reveals the grim realities of Gilead through the eyes of June’s grown daughter, with Aunt Lydia returning.
Editorial Staff Apr 8
The Boys Concludes with a Final Season That Reflects Modern America
The Boys returns for its fifth and final season, delivering a climactic showdown that resonates with contemporary societal issues. This series has garnered acclaim for its sharp satire of the superhero genre.
Editorial Staff Apr 8
Cats: The Jellicle Ball review – ingenious musical revival goes full queer ball
Executive context: After a disastrous 2019 movie, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s easily ridiculed 80s smash hit has now been transformed into something thrillingly new.
Editorial Staff Apr 8
Aisling Bea review – glamourpuss meets accidental mum in a scatty show that revels in immaturity
Executive context: Hammersmith Apollo, London The sitcom star and Taskmaster stalwart is on commanding form as she embarks on Older Than Jesus, her first – and deeply daft – standup tour That staple realisation of early midlife, that one h
Editorial Staff Apr 6
My mother, Audrey Hepburn: the star’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents
Executive context: The heroine of Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s knew war and poverty, riches and fame, love and betrayal – yet claimed to have lived a ‘terribly boring’ life. Sean Hepburn Ferrer paints a very different picture i
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Perspective: ‘I still think it’s one of the great films of all time’: All the President’s Men turns 50
Executive context: In April 1976, the flawless Watergate film premiered in Washington – cast members and reporters share their memories of ‘the granddaddy of journalism movies’
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Perspective: Add to playlist: the coffee-shop pop of Gianna and the week’s best new tracks
Executive context: With her acoustic guitars and trip-hoppy beats, the London musician recalls a particular era of polished 00s boho-pop.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Perspective: Flea: Honora review – Chili Pepper turns piper, taking up trumpet for a soulful jazz odyssey
Executive context: Imaginative interpretations of Funkadelic and Frank Ocean sit alongside starry collaborations and gorgeous instrumentals on the bassist’s brassy side project.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Perspective: ‘A broken heart can turn somebody into a bad Casanova’: breakout R&B star Leon Thomas on defiance, D’Angelo and his ‘doggie’ persona
Executive context: Winning two Grammys last month cemented the New Yorker’s transition from producer for the likes of Drake to guitar-soloing superstar.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Perspective: Alexander Kluge, author and key film-maker in the New German Cinema movement, dies aged 94
Executive context: A winner of the Golden Lion at Venice, Kluge was a committed pacifist and one of the last living torchbearers of the Frankfurt school of neo-Marxist cultural criticism.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Perspective: Pretty Lethal review – Amazon’s ballerina action thriller puts on a decent enough show
Executive context: A group of American dancers face off against Hungarian gangsters, and a hammy Uma Thurman, in a cheap and cheerful Friday night adventure.
Editorial Staff Mar 25
Perspective: Chappell Roan responds to criticism from footballer Jorginho after incident with security
Executive context: Flamengo player accused singer’s security of speaking ‘in an extremely aggressive manner’ to his wife and stepdaughter at hotel in São Paulo.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Perspective: ‘Validation was an insatiable monster’: Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters’ punk-rock return – and life after his infidelity
Executive context: In his first newspaper interview after fathering a child outside his marriage, Grohl discusses his changed outlook, his grief for Taylor Hawkins, and the 430 therapy sessions he’s had.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Perspective: US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage
Executive context: Chart-topping artist Afroman faces legal victory as lawsuit from Ohio police is dismissed.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Perspective: Val Kilmer set to be resurrected with AI for new film
Executive context: As Deep As the Grave, the true story of 1920s archeologists, will bring late actor back with support from his estate.
Editorial Staff Mar 18