David Mouriquand

Lifestyle

2023 study: Which European country watches the most online porn?

What were 2023's hottest trends? Which country watched the most porn this year? And how has Nintendo’s Mario gone from saving princesses to stirring loins?

15/12/2023

Culture news

A new Pope & Harry on the throne: Nostradamus' 2024 predictions

Here are Nostradamus' 2024 predictions - and we’re not at all doomed and everything's peachy. (Brace yourselves.)

15/12/2023

Culture news

Mickey Mouse becomes available for public use in 2024 - with caveats

Anyone getting any ideas of starting a film company or a theme park with mouse ears as their logo have another think coming...

15/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Remembering Keiko the Orca, 20 years after his death

On this day, 20 years ago, Keiko the Orca , star of the 'Free Willy' movies, died in his home of Taknes fjord, in Norway.

12/12/2023

Culture news

Golden Globe nominations: The ‘Barbenheimer’ effect is not over

After scandal plagued years, the Golden Globes are ready for a comeback. Here are the nominees for January’s 81st edition of the awards - with 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' leading the pack, and European cinema shining bright.

11/12/2023

Culture news

European cinema triumphs: LA Film Critics Association unveils winners

European cinema is having a great year on an international level. Jonathan Glazer’s 'The Zone of Interest' has been named Best Film of the Year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association, while German actress Sandra Hüller continues her awards sweep with win for Best Actress.

11/12/2023

Culture news

Boycott Eurovision? Backlash as Israel approved for 2024 Song Contest

"'United by the music' or united by committing a genocide?" Eurovision faces backlash after Israel approved for 2024 participation.

11/12/2023

Culture news

How much would you pay for a menu signed by Mao Zedong?

“To hold a menu signed by Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai is to hold a piece of the past..."

11/12/2023

Culture news

European Film Awards 2023: France’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins big

The best of European cinema has been celebrated across the continent over the past month. And now, the winners of the 36th European Film Awards have been revealed...

09/12/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Maestro' - a masterful Leonard Bernstein biopic

A rich and sensitive biopic is rare. All the more reason to not miss out on 'Maestro'.

08/12/2023

Culture news

European Film Awards 2023: Who will win this year’s Best Film?

It's a tough one to call, as the five films nominated for Best European Film of 2023 at the European Film Awards are some of the strongest of the year. We look at the nominees and give our predictions.

07/12/2023

Lifestyle

Need help with presents? Here's the ultimate Christmas gift guide 2023

Out of ideas for Christmas gifts? We've got you covered.

07/12/2023

Culture news

What were Wikipedia’s most searched topics in 2023?

Can you guess which was the most searched topic on Wikipedia this year?

06/12/2023

Art

International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards 2023 winners

Feast your eyes on the mood altar-ing snaps from this year's International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Krampus is coming - Have you been naughty?

Tonight is Krampusnacht (or Krampus Night) - the dark alternative to St Nicholas Day. Here’s why you should be very afraid.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Spotify to cut 17% of its workforce despite turning profit

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek has said he made the “difficult” decision as economic growth has “slowed dramatically”... despite turning a profit of €65m for the September-November quarter.

04/12/2023

Art

Banksy’s Brexit mural destroyed in UK

Banksy's Brexit mural, valued at approximately £1.4 million, has been destroyed for good, after a 2019 whitewashing and the demolition of the Dover building.

04/12/2023

Culture news

Susan Sarandon apologizes for comments about Jews at rally

The actress says she regrets “diminishing” the long history of antisemitism in remarks at a rally last month, which led her agents to drop her.

04/12/2023

Culture news

Oxford's Word of the Year for 2023 is...

Each year, Oxford University Press chooses a word or expression that has reflected the last 12 months and has potential to have lasting cultural significance or provides a snapshot into history. And this year's word is...

04/12/2023

Culture news

The Dude’s iconic robe from ‘The Big Lebowski’ could be yours

The famous two-piece outfit will star in a Julien’s Auctions sale celebrating the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film, ‘The Big Lebowski’.

03/12/2023