Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart Review - Inspiring True Crime
Netflix's Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart documentary reviews the 2002 abduction case, highlighting Smart's frankness about her ordeal and activism against shame.
Category : Culture
Heavyweight Review: Boxing Drama in Real-Time
Christopher M Anthony's debut film Heavyweight explores a boxer's mental fragility in real-time locker room drama, starring Jordan Bolger and Nicholas Pinnock.
Art Exhibition Challenges Ageing Stereotypes with Photography
A groundbreaking exhibition in the Netherlands showcases photography that confronts misconceptions about ageing, featuring intimate portraits of octogenarians in love triangles and vulnerable moments.
Ancient Fossils in London's Architecture Revealed
Discover how London's buildings contain Jurassic fossils, meteorite fragments, and stones from around the world on urban geology tours that reveal the city's hidden geological history.
Saunders' Vigil: Climate Morality Play Falls Flat
George Saunders returns with Vigil, a spectral novel about a dying oil tycoon's reckoning. While revisiting themes from Lincoln in the Bardo, this climate-focused morality tale struggles to escape its own gimmicky framework.
Queen Camilla in Beano Promotes Audiobooks as Reading
Queen Camilla appears in the Beano to advocate for reading, emphasising that audiobooks and comics count. Experts discuss audio's role in literacy and industry growth.
Safe Haven Review: Kurdish Drama Lacks Depth at Arcola
Chris Bowers' play about the 1991 Kurdish uprising offers authentic diplomatic detail but lacks emotional depth and Kurdish perspective in London theatre.
Queer Eye Ends: Netflix's Fab Five Say Goodbye
Netflix's Queer Eye concludes after 10 seasons, celebrating the emotional journey of the Fab Five who transformed lives with compassion and style.
Punk Ethnography Fights Caucasus Cultural Erasure
Ored Recordings documents endangered Circassian music through punk ethnography, resisting Russian imperialism. Founders now work from Germany after leaving Russia post-Ukraine invasion.
Beat Winter Blues with Luxury Bubble Baths on a Budget
Beauty expert Sali Hughes recommends affordable bath creams and gels to indulge in a luxury soak this January without breaking the bank.
Ian McKellen in Mixed Reality Play 'An Ark' at The Shed
Ian McKellen leads a cast in 'An Ark', a groundbreaking mixed reality play at The Shed in New York, blending digital actors with live audience interaction for a unique theatrical experience.
Yorke Dance Project's Modern Milestones in London
A review of Yorke Dance Project's 'Modern Milestones' at London's Linbury Theatre, featuring a powerful Martha Graham revival and a new Christopher Bruce piece set to Leonard Cohen.
Get £25 tickets for Broadway hit 'John Proctor is the Villain'
Under-35s can access 2,000 exclusive £25 tickets for the Royal Court's hotly anticipated production of the Broadway sensation 'John Proctor is the Villain'. Sign up now.
Pierce Brosnan Grips in Boxing Drama 'Giant' Review
Pierce Brosnan delivers a stirring performance as trainer Brendan Ingle in 'Giant', the acclaimed boxing biopic of Prince Naseem Hamed. ★★★★ Read our full review.
Beckham Dodges Brooklyn Questions at Davos Amid Family Feud
Sir David Beckham avoided questions about his son Brooklyn's damning social media posts at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Brooklyn accused his parents of trying to 'ruin' his marriage to Nicola Peltz. Read the full story.
Sony's 2026 Games List Omits GTA 6, Fuels Speculation
Sony's official list of 2026's most anticipated PlayStation games notably excludes Grand Theft Auto VI, raising eyebrows and fuelling speculation about another potential delay. Read the full analysis.
Netflix's 'Seven Dials' is No.1 despite 'snooze fest' claims
Agatha Christie's 'Seven Dials' hits No.1 on Netflix UK, sparking debate as fans call it a 'snooze fest' while others praise its classic mystery charm. Discover the divided reaction.
Hilary Duff stuns London in iconic comeback show
Hilary Duff sent London into a frenzy with her first live show in over a decade. Relive the noughties nostalgia and see the fan reaction ahead of her new album. Follow for more culture news.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Review: Hyperactive Anime on Netflix
Netflix's 'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' is a dizzying, VR-infused anime adaptation of a Japanese folk tale, exploding with emojis and set for release on 22 January. Dive into our review.
A Manx pub's 'time enough' culture revealed to a local
Robin Craig recalls how 'The Woody' pub on the Isle of Man unveiled a Gaelic-speaking world unknown to him, challenging his upbringing and shaping his identity. Discover the power of local pubs.
Beckham refuses to answer questions on son Brooklyn in Davos
Sir David Beckham declined to comment on his relationship with his son Brooklyn at the World Economic Forum. Brooklyn has publicly stated he does not want to reconcile. Read the latest on this family rift.
Award-winning Welsh whisky under £20 in Amazon sale
Penderyn's special edition Myth single malt, an award-winning Welsh whisky, is now available for under £20 on Amazon, a rare bargain from the esteemed distillery. Grab this deal while it lasts.
Hilary Duff's First Live Show in 18 Years Wows London
Hilary Duff's triumphant return to the stage at London's Shepherd’s Bush Empire after 18 years was a night of pure, escapist joy. Fans from across the globe sang every word. Read our full review.
Brooklyn Beckham's Instagram attack on parents David and Victoria
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham launches a public attack on parents David and Victoria, accusing them of prioritising Brand Beckham over family. Explore the fallout and the price of a life lived in public.
Emmerdale: Graham's Return and Ray Murder Plot Revealed
Graham Foster is back from the dead in Emmerdale. Discover the full bonkers story of his faked death, his shocking return, and his mission to kill Ray Walters in this explosive ITVX early release.
Viagogo issues refund after concert postponed over singer's visa
A reader gets a £300 refund from Viagogo after a Falling in Reverse UK tour was postponed because the lead singer, with a US prison record, was denied a visa. The Money blog intervened.
Beckham Family Feud Erupts Over Wedding Dance Claims
Brooklyn Beckham's explosive social media statement accuses Victoria Beckham of hijacking his first dance. The public is now demanding to see the wedding tapes. Read the full story here.
Gig-theatre show explores life after prison in Scotland
A powerful new gig-theatre piece, 'A Giant on the Bridge', uses songs co-written by ex-prisoners to explore the complex reality of life after incarceration. Premiering in 2024, it tours Scotland next month.
Review: Rob Doyle's 'Cameo' - Literary Satire
Rob Doyle's new autofiction novel 'Cameo' is a larky, satirical fantasy of literary celebrity, skewering the culture wars and the creative life. Read our full review.
Ukraine War Documentary 'A Poem for Little People' Review
A powerful review of Ivan Sautkin's documentary 'A Poem for Little People', capturing the raw trauma of Ukraine's war through an evacuation team's eyes. Stream on True Story from 23 January.
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