Now playing Next Culture news Venice 2023 round-up: Key talking points of this year's 80th edition Time for a post-mortem on this year's 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival: The highs, the lows, the main talking points and what to expect come awards season... 12/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson sentenced over rape of two women The actor, who has been in custody since May, maintains his innocence and his attorneys plan to appeal. 08/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Goodbye wife beaters: Say hello to 'wife pleasers' Gen Z have earned their title as the 'woke' generation once again, this time turning their attention to the garment named after an act of domestic violence. It's the wife beater no more - meet the far less 'triggering' wife pleaser. 16/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: The last Playboy Club hops off On this day in 1988, the last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan, bringing to an end nearly 30 years of the iconic nightspot. 31/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kevin Spacey cleared of nine sexual offences in UK trial A London jury has acquitted Kevin Spacey of sexual assault on accusations by four men that date back to 2001. 26/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Venice boss defends inclusion of Woody Allen and Roman Polanski Venice Film Festival boss Alberto Barbera has defended his decision to include new films by disgraced directors Woody Allen, Roman Polanski and Luc Besson, stating that he is "a festival director, not a judge." 26/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news BAFTA unveils non-binary directing category: Progress or mistake? Some new changes for the upcoming 2024 film awards feel like progress but reveal a doomed approach to instigating meaningful change. 19/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kevin Spacey gives his testimony in sexual assault trial Kevin Spacey gave testimony at his sexual assault trial in London. He fought back tears and dabbed his eyes with a tissue as he told jurors how sexual misconduct allegations six years ago had destroyed his career. 14/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Is Japan's #MeToo moment finally coming for Johnny Kitagawa? The talent manager behind many of Japan's biggest boy bands died in 2019. Now, accusers are coming forward with their stories. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kevin Spacey trial: Disgraced actor 'attacked man while he slept' “You never said, ‘no’ to Spacey’s advances.” “You can’t when you are asleep.” 11/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kevin Spacey sexual assault trial begins in London The American actor is in court for the first time today as the trial charging him with sexual assault starts. 28/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Bill Cosby sued by nine more women over sexual assault allegations The lawsuit against the disgraced actor is filed after Republican governor signed ‘lookback law’ eliminating deadline on sexual abuse cases. 16/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news US actor Armie Hammer won't face charges over alleged sexual assault The 'Call Me By Your Name' actor won't be charged after a two year investigation of a woman's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2017, Los Angeles prosecutors say. 02/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'That '70s Show' star Danny Materson found guilty of rape Danny Masterson, the star of ‘That ‘70s Show’ has been found guilty of two counts of rape and could face up to 30 years in prison. 01/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Jane Fonda claims director wanted to see her 'orgasm' for a role The actress claims René Clément made the request during the filming of 1964 thriller Joy House. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes head Thierry Frémaux: 'Cannes is not a festival for rapists' From ticketing issues to the potentially problematic presence of Johnny Depp and the threat of looming strike actions, here are the main talking points you need to know from this year's opening press conference. 15/05/2023