Fragments of Ice review: Soviet collapse via home videos
Maria Stoianova's film uses her father's video diaries from the 1980s-90s to document the Soviet collapse and his obsession with western shopping malls.
Maria Stoianova's film uses her father's video diaries from the 1980s-90s to document the Soviet collapse and his obsession with western shopping malls.
Discover the Picos de Europa: a landscape of peaks, wildflowers, chamois, and resilient cheesemakers. A hike reveals contradictions, from a WWII gun turret hut to ancient traditions.
Nicky Woolf's investigation into a rightwing YouTuber reveals Russian state interference in social media. Plus, a kid who pretended to be Steven Spielberg's nephew.
Athena Park stars in a post-apocalyptic tale with familiar Blade Runner vibes, but the debut director's visual flair can't mask a thin plot.
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RecommendedTimothy X Atack's novel follows a parish priest caring for the mentally afflicted in 1474, blending antic comedy with serious moral themes in a fable-like narrative.
Graeme Armstrong's Raveheart follows DJ Turbo leading a civil disobedience campaign against a ban on electronic music in a hilarious political satire.
Post your questions for Ezra Collective at Love Supreme festival. The Guardian partners with the festival for a live Q&A with the UK jazz heroes.
Five globetrotting chefs reveal their favorite beach foods from India, Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, Antigua, and Cyprus, from barbecued corn to custard doughnuts.
Groundhog Day is a life-changing comedy that perfected the time-loop genre. Bill Murray's performance and the film's message of self-improvement make it endlessly rewatchable.
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RecommendedRobin Byrd, the 80s/90s sex-positive TV host, is the subject of a new HBO documentary. She discusses her freedom of speech Supreme Court case, safe sex advocacy, and legacy.
A consortium of European film archivists hopes to complete Orson Welles' Don Quixote project, using 30 hours of footage from three countries, with a target release by 2028.
Low-budget chiller leans on tinfoil-hat paranoia to build suspense, but cheesy effects and uneven quality mar the ride.
Faith Hogan recalls Holly, a beagle with an insatiable appetite for destruction, who brought joy and chaos to her life in County Mayo.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, Leon Bosch and the Ubuntu Ensemble performed a stirring programme at Wigmore Hall, culminating in a fragile note of hope.
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RecommendedDame Penelope Keith, known for iconic sitcom roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died peacefully at home in Surrey aged 86 after living with cancer.
A review of the documentary 'Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator,' exploring Harris's abuse of young women and girls, the power he amassed, and the victims' accounts.
The Bear's final season delivers the most entertaining episodes since the first, with a satisfying ending where everyone gets what they want, marking an almighty comeback.
Penelope Keith, beloved British actor known for her roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at 86. She won two Baftas and was made a dame.
Allan Clayton's luminous Vere is the devastating heart of Michael Grandage's revival of Britten's Billy Budd at Glyndebourne, with Thomas Mole and Sam Carl persuasive as Billy and Claggart.
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RecommendedMichelle Wolf's touring show riffs on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a menopausal parable, celebrating women's magnificence.
The 2024 Montpellier Danse festival in France delivers bold, baffling, and breathtaking contemporary dance, featuring high-voltage performances like Jann Gallois' Imminentes and Collectif XY's Le Pas du Monde.
Georgina Hayden transforms classic caponata into a quick weeknight orzotto with glossy aubergines, pine nuts, and capers. Ready in 35 minutes.
Wimbledon extends its World Cup screening ban to the players' lounge; fans and players can watch on phones but not on TVs or big screens, says CEO Sally Bolton.
The Black Lights festival in Blackpool, curated by White Hotel team, offers a bold mix of classical, electronic, and experimental music across iconic venues, celebrating kitsch and community.
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RecommendedAfter years without reading novels, Zoe Williams found herself immersed in Jonathan Franzen's 'Crossroads', reigniting her passion for fiction and sparking a debate on highbrow vs middlebrow literature.
Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life and To the Manor Born, dies at 86. She played domineering snobs with pinpoint comic timing, making them feel like old friends. No one will do it better.
Australia’s best photos of June 2026 capture winter solstice swims, World Cup fans, politics, wildlife, and personal stories from across the country.
In 2003, David Kemp's exhibition Uncertain Instruments at the Lowry in Salford featured dancing frogs and a violin, inspired by Galvani's discovery of animal electricity.
Ian Russell, a leading voice for real ale and folk music, has died. He spoke at Camra's first national Pub Preservation Conference in the 1980s.
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RecommendedWimbledon bans World Cup matches on site; Brazilian fans watch Fonseca before Japan game. British players suffer early exits. Vondrousova gets four-year ban.