What makes a good wedding? Flirting and chaos, not a castle
Rachel Connolly argues that modern weddings have become overly opulent and spectacle-driven, but she still loves attending for the flirting, chaos, and human drama.
Category : Culture
The Devil's Mouth review – Amazon shark thriller
Amazon's The Devil's Mouth offers a solidly entertaining B-movie shark thriller, lifted by a toxic central friendship and enough jolts to keep viewers engaged.
Silent Hill Townfall: Scottish setting brings fresh horrors
Silent Hill: Townfall moves the horror series to a remote Scottish island in 1996. Players explore an abandoned fishing village, uncovering corporate cover-ups and personal trauma. The game releases on 24 September.
Alive review – a maverick study of what it means to have a body
In this disorienting book, a poet argues we have been looking at nature – and ourselves – the wrong way, urging a focus on the hidden intelligence of bodies.
Personal Problems review: Lo-fi epic of Black life in 80s NY
Bill Gunn's analogue video melodrama about Black working-class life in 1980s New York is a rough, exhilarating work of startling intimacy, humour and emotional force.
Dua Lipa curates London Literature Festival 2026
Dua Lipa curates the 2026 London Literature Festival, interviewing Zadie Smith, Patti Smith, Mustafa, and more at Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary.
Fig Fragrances Return: Superior Scents Cut Through Dupes
Sali Hughes reviews new fig perfumes from Tom Ford, Prada, and Roger&Gallet, praising their complexity and restoring the category's reputation after cheap imitations.
Guardian Launches FEED Food Video Series with Jimi Famurewa
The Guardian launches its first food video series, FEED with Jimi Famurewa, exploring viral food trends and the chefs behind them, starting July 30.
Billy Liar Review: Tom Courtenay Shines in Classic Film
Tom Courtenay delivers a superb performance in John Schlesinger's 1963 comedy Billy Liar, but the film's defeatist ending undermines its comic spirit.
Kavinsky dies at 50: 'Nightcall' producer passes away
Kavinsky, French electronic music producer known for the Drive soundtrack hit 'Nightcall', has died aged 50. Authorities investigate but say no suspicious elements found.
Mozzarella whey muffins with sundried tomatoes and olives recipe
Don't pour mozzarella whey down the sink. This tangy liquid adds flavour and fluffiness to baking. Try these savoury muffins with olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
Opera Thrills with Greek Myths, Unlike Nolan's Odyssey
Tom Service argues Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a bore, but opera brings Greek myths to life with better music and drama, citing works by Strauss, Mozart, Purcell, Berlioz, and Birtwistle.
Turnage's Festen Suite UK debut at Proms with BBCSO
Mark-Anthony Turnage's Festen Suite receives its UK premiere at the Royal Albert Hall, conducted by Sakari Oramo, paired with Sibelius's second symphony.
Gaza strikes, wildfires, and yurt culture: photos of the day
The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world, including Gaza airstrikes, French wildfires, and yurt culture in Kyrgyzstan.
BBC Doc Reveals Jared Leto Allegations: Four Women Speak Out
A BBC documentary features four women alleging underage sexual abuse by Jared Leto, backed by former co-workers. Leto declined to comment.
Elsinore starring Andrew Scott opens London film festival
Andrew Scott's Oscar-tipped Ian Charleson biopic 'Elsinore' will open the London film festival, depicting the actor's final months while performing Hamlet with AIDS.
Attilio Fiumarella's best photograph: 118 Brummies in swimsuits
Attilio Fiumarella captures 118 Birmingham swimmers in the empty Moseley Road Baths, a Grade II listed pool facing closure, symbolizing community resistance and solidarity.
Aliens at 40: How the Sequel Shapes Video Games Today
James Cameron's 1986 film 'Aliens' remains a blueprint for modern action space games, influencing titles from Doom to Halo with its marines, weapons, and structure.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Day six highlights in pictures
The best images from day six of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, featuring heptathlon, 3x3 basketball, boxing, weightlifting, and swimming.
F1 chief Domenicali hits back at critics of regulations
Stefano Domenicali defends F1's new regulations, claiming most fans enjoy the sport and are unconcerned by driver complaints. He also confirms season may end in Europe due to Middle East war.
BBC Gladiators Season 3 Cast: Full Line-Up After Exits
Three Gladiators exit as new season films: Giant axed, Bionic and Athena injured. New cast includes World's Strongest Man Tom Stoltman, plus celebrity special lineup with AJ Odudu and more.
Soho to Get London's First Tiramisu Café This August
Marrone, London's first tiramisu café, opens in Soho on August 8, 2026, offering three flavours with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Yinghua Fellowship Summer Camp boosts UK-China relations
The Yinghua Fellowship Summer Camp 2025 in London fosters cultural exchange and leadership among UK and Chinese youth, with 50 participants.
Café Kick Is Time Out's Best Bar in London for 2026
Time Out's 2026 list of the 50 best bars in London crowns Café Kick at Exmouth Market as number one, with Waltz, Big John's Biltong Bar, and Bonne Route also top picks.
Barbican Estate Second Most Beautiful Building in World
London's Barbican Estate ranks second on Time Out's 2026 list of world's most beautiful buildings, behind the Taj Mahal, with a £240 million revamp planned.
BBC axes Live at the Apollo, Celebrity Mastermind, Blankety Blank
BBC scraps Live at the Apollo after 22 years, plus Celebrity Mastermind and Blankety Blank, as part of £500 million savings drive amid declining licence fee revenues.
Bianca Censori goes topless in Ibiza club with Kanye West
Bianca Censori wore a completely sheer bodysuit at Ibiza's DC10 nightclub, posing strategically with friends. Kanye West posted the photo amid his ongoing comeback tour.
New Georgia O'Keeffe paintings at Courtauld Gallery London
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House will host 18 never-before-seen Georgia O'Keeffe paintings from her Ghost Ranch collection in October 2027.
William and Kate Defended by Fans Over Summer Photos
Prince William and Kate faced criticism for allegedly copying Meghan Markle's summer post, but fans defended the couple, praising their family snapshots.
Ricky Gervais wants to make Alley Cats 'until he dies'
Ricky Gervais says his new Netflix animated series Alley Cats is the first show he'd like to continue forever, calling it 'the dream job'.
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