Culture news

Shake it off: Taylor Swift fans told to dispense with cinema etiquette

Look What You Made Them Do...

13/10/2023

Culture news

John Lennon's little-known girlfriend reveals all in new documentary

During his complicated marriage with Yoko Ono, John Lennon had a 18-month relationship with their assistant, May Pang, which began when Ono asked Pang to become Lennon's temporary girlfriend due to his restlessness, as revealed in the new documentary 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.'

13/10/2023

Culture news

Who is Joana Mallwitz, Berlin's first female orchestra conductor?

Joana Mallwitz took up her role as chief conductor of Berlin's Konzerthaus last month. The internet can't stop comparing her to Cate Blanchett's character in the Oscar-nominated film 'Tár'.

13/10/2023

Culture news

More than 700 Hollywood figures condemn Hamas in open letter

“This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions.”

13/10/2023

Culture news

Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2023 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon this weekend... And this year’s 15th edition is eye-wateringly good. Here’s the lowdown on the festival and the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.

13/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: What is the highest-earning single song in history?

On this day in 1893, the copyright claim for the 'Happy Birthday' song was filed – which kickstarted a long and messy journey for the highest-earning single song in history...

13/10/2023

Economy

What is ‘Swiftonomics’ and could it boost the European economy?

Taylor Swift's tour is not only rocking stadiums but also fuelling a hospitality surge. With the concerts predicted to generate $5 billion in consumer spending in the US alone, what kind of windfall can Europe expect?

13/10/2023

Culture news

Backlash after Jamie Lee Curtis deletes controversial Gaza post

"WAR CRIMES committed by any person, any organization or any government (yours, mine, friend or foe) must be denounced and the responsible parties held accountable.”

12/10/2023

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu: Damning new testimony against actor accused of rape

"The silence of this milieu is deafening, demeaning to our art, and must stop.” The Depardieu affair continues, with a damning new testimony...

12/10/2023

Culture news

Strike talks break off between Hollywood actors and studios

The writers strike may have ended but the three-month actors strike shows no signs of slowing down...

12/10/2023

Culture news

‘Heat 2’ is officially coming with Adam Driver rumoured as the lead

Director Michael Mann plans to adapt his own novel, a sequel to his 1995 crime classic.

12/10/2023

Cult

Tashkent International Film Festival: Celebrating Central Asian cinema

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

The 15th edition of Uzbekistan's Tashkent International Film Festival brought together film lovers and professionals from more than 50 countries to celebrate Central Asian cinema.

11/10/2023

Art

New York exhibition offers deep dive into the mind of Spike Lee

A new exhibition in Brooklyn, New York, offers a rare and immersive glimpse into the world of Spike Lee, a renowned American filmmaker and director, through over 400 objects from his personal collection.

11/10/2023

Culture news

Inside the Film & Music auction you won’t want to miss

Music fans and film buffs rejoice! You could own your very own piece of cultural history this November...

11/10/2023

Culture news

Hollywood writers overwhelmingly approve new contract with studios

The writers won a major pay raise, more staff on TV shows and controls of artificial intelligence in scripts. Actors continue negotiating Wednesday.

10/10/2023

Culture news

Taylor Swift & Beyoncé: The return of the concert film?

It's the unexpected trend of the fall season... As ‘Taylor Swift: Eras Tour’ concert film crosses $100 million in advance sales globally, and Beyoncé readies herself to release her own in December, we ask ourselves: Is the concert film back?

10/10/2023

Culture news

Take a look at Darren Aronofsky's new film at the Las Vegas Sphere

Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky debuts "Postcard from Earth" at Las Vegas' Sphere, a two hour documentary blending sci-fi and nature elements.

09/10/2023

Culture news

Celebrated British filmmaker Terence Davies dies aged 77

Best-known for a pair of semi-autobiographical films that sensitively portray working-class life, British filmmaker Terence Davies died at home after a short illness.

09/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Guillermo del Toro's top 5 films

9 October 1964: Guillermo del Toro’s birthday

09/10/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'

The late William Friedkin's final film is a fitting full stop to a rich filmography.

06/10/2023