Milly Alcock dons the spandex to play Kara Zor-El, AKA Supergirl, in the second film of the DC Universe, a soft reboot by James Gunn and Peter Safran. The movie follows the Man of Steel's cousin traveling the galaxy on a quest for revenge.
Cinema: New Releases
Jackass: Best and Last is out now, featuring the middle-aged gang performing stunts like a robot prostate exam. Johnny Knoxville and his crew continue their long-term commitment to the bit. Blue Heron, directed by Sophy Romvari, tells the story of an eight-year-old Hungarian immigrant girl in 1990s Canada whose brother struggles with behavioral issues. The Furious is an English-language Hong Kong action film about child trafficking in southeast Asia, starring a mute kung fu specialist and a journalist.
Gigs: Love Supreme and More
The Love Supreme jazz festival takes place at Glynde Place near Lewes from 3 to 5 July, featuring Ezra Collective, Loyle Carner, Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, and Emma Rawicz. In the Belly of the Beast is a contemporary theatrical reworking of three biblical cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, touring from 27 June to 4 July. Sunn O))) tours from 28 June to 3 July, supporting their self-titled 10th album with two 18-minute-plus epics. Glasgow Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park from 27 June to 4 July includes the Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, My Chemical Romance, and Pitbull.
Art: Jonathan Baldock to Ai Weiwei
Jonathan Baldock's immersive mythical world at Arnolfini, Bristol, runs until 27 September. Zayd Menk's debut solo show at Ginny on Frederick, London, uses salvaged electronics to explore technology ethics, until 7 August. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller's lush landscapes are at the National Gallery, London, from 2 July to 6 September. Ai Weiwei's major exhibition at Aviva Studios, Manchester, from 2 July to 6 September, critiques 200 years of Chinese-British history.
Stage: Dance and Drama
Aakash Odedra's solo Songs of the Bulbul, inspired by a Sufi myth, tours from 30 June to 21 July. Sami Abu Wardeh's Palestine: Peace De Resistance at Cambridge Junction on 27 June uses clowning and puppetry to address Gaza. Relics at Lyric Hammersmith, London, until 18 July, is a darkly comic drama about siblings uncovering family secrets. A Midsummer Night's Dream at RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon, until 30 August, is a family-friendly version with creative captions.
Streaming: Larry David to X-Men
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness on HBO Max from 27 June features Larry David in sketches about US history, made with the Obamas. Elle on Prime Video from 1 July is a Legally Blonde prequel set in the 90s. Silo season three on Apple TV from 3 July continues the dystopian sci-fi drama. X-Men '97 season two on Disney+ from 1 July follows the mutant crew dispersed across time periods.
Games: Star Fox and Monopoly
Star Fox Switch 2 is a remake of the Nintendo 64 game with anthropomorphic animal pilots. Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains, out 30 June, is a team-based strategy game featuring Star Wars characters.
Albums: Muse, Beth Orton, and More
Muse releases 'The Wow! Signal', their 10th album of all-caps rock. Beth Orton's 'The Ground Above' continues her exploration of interior worlds. Ryan Beatty's 'Sweet Fortune' is more loved up than his previous album. Sekou's 'In a World We Don't Belong Pt 2' showcases retro-soul and disco.
Brain Food: Podcasts and YouTube
Actors Never Retire podcast explores older British actors' lives. Lorem Ipsum: The Unsolved Mystery on YouTube investigates placeholder text origins. Music Matters: How to Listen on BBC Radio 3 on 28 July discusses attentive listening with conductor Sakari Oramo.
