Guillermo del Toro: Ghosts, Monsters, and Cinema
Guillermo del Toro discusses his BFI fellowship, haunted houses, UFOs, and the making of 'Frankenstein' and 'Cronos', reflecting on art, desire, and the unknown.
Guillermo del Toro discusses his BFI fellowship, haunted houses, UFOs, and the making of 'Frankenstein' and 'Cronos', reflecting on art, desire, and the unknown.
Sally Field stars as a lonely aquarium cleaner who befriends a grumpy octopus in this sweet-natured adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's best-selling novel, now streaming on Netflix.
Ana Roxanne's new album Poem 1 showcases her voice front and centre, blending pop ballads with ambient textures and a Schumann cover.
Edgar Wright's stylish adaptation of Stephen King's thriller leads this week's top TV films, alongside Field of Dreams, The Hitcher, and more.
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RecommendedReaders share personal memories of David Attenborough for his 100th birthday, from chance meetings in Borneo to the lasting impact of his nature programmes worldwide.
Bob Odenkirk talks about his roles in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Ben Wheatley's Normal, plus his career from SNL to Nobody.
From Microsurgeon to The Mortuary Assistant, explore eight medical games spanning 40+ years of surgery sims, hospital management, and horror.
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer's debut solo album 'Loud Bloom' features floral-themed tracks with squiggling melodies, quizzical distortion, and global guest vocalists, banishing winter gloom.
Kermit Oswald, Keith Haring's childhood friend, shares intimate memories as unseen works, including a painted crib, go up for auction at Sotheby's.
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RecommendedWomen's prize-shortlisted author Lily King shares her earliest reading memory, favorite books, and the writers who shaped her, from Judy Blume to Virginia Woolf.
Exploring why women often initiate open marriages, the emotional labor they carry, and the shifting dynamics in consensual non-monogamy.
A review of The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher at Everyman Theatre, Liverpool, highlighting its blend of comedy and political drama in a powerful adaptation of Hilary Mantel's story.
The Guardian's May 2026 bonus genius crossword is here. Test your skills with this challenging puzzle that requires sharp thinking and vocabulary.
This week's art dispatch features an exhibition on 1930s artists fighting fascism, Khmer Rouge photography, early Netherlandish drawings, and floral paintings from Van Gogh to today.
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RecommendedExplore new sci-fi and fantasy including Arabfuturism, Japanese-inspired trilogy, ghost stories, crow magic, and a dusty Lancashire memoir.
Brooklyn's Frances Chang blends uncanny domesticity with magnetic songwriting. Plus, new tracks from Lambchop, Silvana Estrada, and more in our weekly playlist.
Paul Simon returns to the stage at 84 after hearing loss, delivering a hushed, intimate performance that reinvents his classics with frailty and authority.
As Pope Leo XIV marks his first year, Americans praise his progressive views and defiance of Donald Trump, calling him a breath of fresh air for the Church.
Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu discuss their roles in Jack Thorne's new drama Falling, exploring forbidden love between a nun and a priest, and the challenges of portraying faith and desire.
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RecommendedA balanced after-dinner digestif with sweetness, bitterness, and richness. Perfect for cool spring nights, this rum-based cocktail is a grown-up twist on the old fashioned.
A father and his daughter spend a day with Mr Tumble, the beloved CBeebies character, exploring the magic of Something Special and its profound impact on children with special educational needs.
A roundup of striking images from around the world, including UK elections, a rare blue-green diamond, BTS fans in Mexico, and more.
The Mandalorian and Grogu faces high stakes: revive Star Wars on big screen after six-year hiatus, expand universe, and prove Baby Yoda is more than merch.
Whitaker Malem collaborated with Allen Jones and a Kent bodyshop to create Kardashian's orange fibreglass breastplate for the Met Gala.
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RecommendedCarol Rumens, the Guardian's beloved Poem of the Week columnist for nearly 20 years, has died aged 81. Readers share memories of her eclectic taste, generosity, and profound impact on poetry.
Charli xcx's new single 'Rock Music' is a funny, wilfully plasticky pop track that playfully mocks rock authenticity, not a true genre shift from her Brat era.
Discover the best summer fashion finds for May, from canvas totes to silk camisoles, plus the most comfortable flats of the year.
Bullyache's dance-theatre piece at Sadler's Wells East depicts bankers in a surreal gameshow, confronting their role in the 2008 financial crisis with dark ritual and atmosphere.
Bill Dubuque's MIA on Paramount+ is a Florida-set revenge thriller that swings between boring and ludicrous, with awkward dialogue and convenient plotting.
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RecommendedThe 2026 Venice Biennale is a chaotic mess of politics and protests, with a main theme of rest that feels tone-deaf. National pavilions offer bizarre delights, while unofficial shows deliver real power.