Criticism

Culture news

Will Smith responds to backlash for AI concert video with AI cat clip

You've gotta be kitten me... Will Smith has responded to the backlash for his AI-generated video of audience members with a new clip, which pokes fun at his detractors. However, the new clip - while humorous - fails to take into consideration the existential threat AI poses to the music industry.

02/09/2025

Lifestyle

Donald Trump's new fragrance labelled ‘too embarrassing for words’

"For patriots who never back down": Donald Trump's new fragrance has been blasted online, especially considering the timing of his scented launch.

02/07/2025

Cinema

Why Sony boss is wrong to blame critics for 2024 flops

Sony CEO says that critics are to blame for ‘Madame Web’ and ‘Kraven The Hunter’ flopping. Here’s why he’s talking utter nonsense.

30/12/2024

Culture news

London cinema axes screening of AI-generated film following backlash

The cinema’s decision to cancel the premiere of 'The Last Screenwriter' has been met with praise by fans, as the use of AI within the entertainment industry remains a thorny topic.

19/06/2024

Art

These European festivities turn satire into a popular celebration

Before València's fallas burn, we take a look at this and other European celebrations that were born out of social criticism or revolts against established power.

19/03/2024

Economy

EU grapples with Russia's frozen assets amid Ukraine crisis

EU weighs using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine, a proposal by von der Leyen. Legal, financial, and political hurdles loom large, stirring debate among critics.

29/02/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Suspiria' - How it's OK for critics to be wrong

Due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, Luca Guadagnino will not be at the Venice Film Festival this year with his new film 'Challengers'. Time then to look back at his 2018 film 'Suspiria', and how its Venice premiere five years ago continues to have an impact on me to this day.

04/08/2023

Culture news

Meet the robot dog 'pooping' art critiques

The robot terrier is an art piece itself, built to trigger a debate about the use of AI in consuming art.

09/06/2023

Culture news

Quentin Tarantino’s final film has been announced - here's the lowdown

Quentin Tarantino’s 10th film, which the director has long said will be his final feature, will be called The Movie Critic.

15/03/2023

Germany

German leadership candidates apologise for inappropriate behaviour

CDU candidate Armin Laschet was seen laughing at a press conference on Germany's recent floods, while the Green party co-leader Annalena Baerbock has admitted to using the N-word during an interview.

26/07/2021

United Kingdom

Taking a knee: Dominic Raab criticised for 'Game of Thrones' remarks

Dominic Raab suggested that taking a knee - a gesture in support of the Black Lives Matter movement - had originated in the HBO television series, and was a symbol of subordination.

18/06/2020

World News

What is Scandinavian? SAS airline republish controversial video ad

One Danish politician saying the airline was "spitting" on Scandinavian culture with the "disgusting" commercial.

13/02/2020

Saudi Arabia

What has Jamal Khashoggi said about Saudi Arabia?

Fears are growing over the fate of the prominent Saudi dissident after Turkish authorities said they believed he was killed inside his nation’s consulate in Istanbul.

08/10/2018

France

Macron bodyguard gives newspaper interview

In an interview with Le Monde newspaper, Alexandre Benalla says he is a fall guy and his case is being used to settle scores with the president

26/07/2018

USA

Chorus of condemnation grows over Trump 'shithole' slurs

Haiti and the African Union want an apology from President Trump who denies describing as 'shitholes' the home countries of some immigrants to the United States

13/01/2018

Hungary

Hungary says critical open letter an "obvious political attack"

The Hungarian government accuses the opposition of enrolling Brussels to resist the Fidesz-Christian Democrat coalition, and says criticisms bear no relation to reality.

01/12/2017