Hollywood's internet baiting is a dangerous game
With films like Cocaine Bear and M3GAN gracing our screens, Rory Doherty argues we’re entering a dangerous new era of internet movies.
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Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 words and expressions that are changing before our eyes
From 'trending towards' to 'reticent to', language is evolving before our eyes. Susie Dent explores 10 words and expressions that are morphing into something different from their original meanings.
The changing portrayal of war in video games
Video games have long glamorised warfare, but a subset of developers offer a more nuanced view of conflict and its consequences
Fear and Loathing in Dopamine Land
Dopamine Land is an immersive experience in West London, promising visitors a world of “totally irresistible happiness”. It couldn’t be… could it? Archie Brydon went to find out.
Life drawing | A conversation with life models across modern Europe
With five accounts from across Europe, Sophie Dibben looks at modern-day life drawing from the perspective of the models themselves.
Best films to watch this Valentine’s Day
However you feel about Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect time to indulge in cinematic romance. We picked the best films for Valentine’s Day.
Burt Bacharach | The standard-bearer for pop song-writing
The life of Burt Bacharach, who died on Thursday at his home in L.A. aged 94, spanned most of the revolutions in 20th century music – pop, rock, classical, jazz, his songwriting made use of this rich spectrum of possibility. Yet Bacharach’s music was distinct, his legacy multifarious.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘Lost’ by Linkin Park
The Grammys last weekend, the BRITs this weekend. The music industry’s machinery is well and truly waking up for 2023. And there’s some cracking albums this week to bung into the mix – including, as I’m sure you’ve heard, Paramore’s This Is Why. Here’s our pick of the best tunes from this week.
25 years later, Titanic is still unsinkable
25 years ago, James Cameron released one of the biggest films of all time. Even in 2023, Titanic still feels unbeatable.
What happens when your song goes viral on TikTok? We speak to the most listened-to artists you’ve never heard of
Is TikTok’s potential for democratisation overshadowed by the problems the app presents? We speak to the creators behind ‘Monkeys Spinning Monkeys’, ‘Funny Song’ and ‘Dom Dom Yes Yes’ to find out.
Happy Valley and the art of an ending
After BBC’s hugely popular Happy Valley concluded on Sunday, Sarah Kennedy explores how it all came together for the show’s masterful finale.
Breaking a Grammy record is one thing, but Beyoncé should have won Album of the Year
At this year’s Grammys, Beyoncé might have made history, but she was once again denied the night’s most prestigious prize: Album of the Year. Robert Solomon outlines why this was such an oversight.
February's London Theatre Guide
February is finally here, and as Valentine's Day fast approaches, what better way is there to say "I love you" than a balcony seat at the Noël Coward? Luckily for anyone behind on present-buying, we're on-hand with every hip and happening theatre show to check out this month.
BAFTA nominations 2023 | where to watch the nominees
The nominations for this year's EE British Academy Film Awards are in - but where can you watch them? If you are behind on the year's biggest (and...
Can cinemas survive 2023?
Cineworld filed for bankruptcy in the States last October, and 2023’s cinema line-up might have other cinema chains quaking in their boots.
The best musicals in London now
Planning a weekend in London and fancy a show? Here's the best musicals to be found in London's West End right now....
Seven alternative Christmas movies to keep Scrooge happy
Fancy an alternative Christmas movie that doesn't require Bruce Willis to take his socks off? For anyone in need of some seasonally-appropriate viewing without the sleigh bells on, here's seven alternative Christmas movies to keep you properly out of the festive spirit.
The Best Christmas Theatre in London
Christmas and theatre go together like reindeer and carrots, but there's more than just pantos showing in London this year. Here's our top guide to the best Christmas theatre in the capital in 2022.
Which are the best seats in the theatre? | Theatre seating explained
Theatre tickets cost a pretty penny, so make sure you're getting the best ones. Here's our handy guide to the best seats in the theatre.
God of War: Ragnarok ending explained | How one character became the unexpected heart of the game
God of War: Ragnarok has already been praised for its story, visuals and accessibility features, but one character has soared above Kratos and Atreus in this PlayStation exclusive.
Is Supreme still cool?
Once upon a time, the brand seemed untouchable, but is Supreme cool now? Where did all that hype go? We ask the people still buying it.
The archaeologist who thought Jesus was a mushroom
Jesus Christ was a mushroom, according to a well-respected British academic who turned his career upside down after a mind-boggling career change.
TikTok is the fastest-growing news source for adults in the UK - here’s why you should be careful
According to a study by Ofcom, 7% of adults in the UK use TikTok for news, but don’t necessarily follow news organisations.
American Candy Invasion | The shady sweet shops of London
What's with all these new 'American Candy' shops popping up on Oxford Street? Are they a front for money laundering or just a sugary symptom of our cultural malaise?
Glastonbury 2022 | Hidden gems you may have missed
Unless you’ve been stuck under a Pyramid Stage-sized rock, or stranded somewhere due to the strikes, without access to – well, anything – you’ll be aware Glastonbury 2022 is underway. And what’s more, it returns after three years in the doldrums – but you knew that too.
All 15 London Tube lines ridden & ranked in one afternoon
We're riding every Tube line in London to provide you with the definitive ranking of the London Underground.
Ed Sheeran court decision will make 'the little guy' think twice before suing
The ruling announced this morning by Mr Justice Zacaroli is one that sets a precedent for the rest of the music industry – and will make smaller artists think twice before suing such stars of Ed Sheeran’s calibre.
What's London Fashion Week Really Like Behind The Scenes?
An honest look behind the mirage of London fashion week - from the beautiful, glossy exterior, to frantic, ugly scenes in the wings, Lotte Leseberg Smith learns how fantasy becomes reality.
The true story behind London's worst-rated restaurant
People go for a monstrosity. I found an outdated café, an internet smear campaign, and a man with a fascinating story to tell.
Basquiat and Warhol: Who Exploited Who?
The world premiere of Anthony McCarten’s new drama The Collaboration will be directed by Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah.
