Cinema Get the lowdown on Iceland’s film industry at RIFF In recent years, Iceland has made a name for itself as a prime location for film production, welcoming movie makers from around the world. Where better to learn about the industry than the country’s premier film event, the Reykjavík International Film Festival? 10/10/2024
Culture news Doctor pleads guilty in connection to Matthew Perry’s death Dr. Mark Chavez is one of five people who have been charged over the Friends star's death. He is the third to plead guilty. 03/10/2024
Culture news John Amos, star of 'Good Times' and 'Roots', dies aged 84 Best known for his starring roles in the 70s sitcom Good Times and the 1977 drama miniseries Roots, John Amos leaves behind a rich filmography and TV legacy. 02/10/2024
Culture news Judge rules 'Baby Reindeer' not a true story - accuser can sue Netflix The ongoing legal saga surrounding the Emmy-winning Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer continues... Now, a new verdict can lead accuser Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix. 30/09/2024
Culture news Viral Korean Olympic shooter lands first acting role as an assassin Having risen to global social media stardom during the Olympics, Kim Ye-ji will soon be making her acting debut, hitting screens in upcoming spinoff series ‘Crush’. 23/09/2024
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis'; the Wellcome Collection's 'Hard Graft' exhibition; Oktoberfest; 'Agatha All Along'; and new music from Katy Perry, Manu Chao and Jamie XX - here's what to digest in Europe this weekend. 20/09/2024
Culture news Emmy Awards: The lowdown on winners, with historic wins for 'Shogun' 'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top series Emmy Awards; 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' take four apiece. 'Shogun' had an unmatched performance with 18 overall wins for one season. 16/09/2024
Culture news What were the Tops & Flops of the 81st Venice Film Festival? Here are the films which premiered on the Lido this year that you need to add to your watchlist... And the ones you'd do best to avoid. 09/09/2024
Culture news 'Shogun' shatters Emmy records with 14 wins at Creative Arts Awards 'Shogun' won the most Emmys ever for a single season of a television series with 14 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, while 'The Bear' won seven including best guest actress in a comedy series for Jamie Lee Curtis. 09/09/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Luca Guadagnino's bold take on 'Queer', 'KAOS' and music award nominations are out - here's what to consume in Europe this weekend. 07/09/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Smelly da Vinci, drug cartel musical 'Emilia Pérez', 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds' 'Wild God' - here's what to consume in Europe this weekend. 31/08/2024
Culture news Will Netflix 'Dorian Gray' series remove Wilde's homoerotic themes? Netflix has put a TV series adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic "The Picture of Dorian Gray" into development, but the announcement has already triggered criticism for its erasure of Wilde’s homoerotic themes. 22/08/2024
Culture news Oprah and 'Veep' star come out for Kamala Harris at DNC 2024 Oprah Winfrey gave a passionate speech at the Democratic National Convention, while 'Veep' actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus insisted that she doesn’t see a parallel between her fictional counterpart and Kamala Harris. 22/08/2024
Culture news Matthew Perry: Five charged in death of Friends star Five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. 16/08/2024
Culture news Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis dies aged 46 Lillis's first Pokémon part was in 1999 in 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. She would go on to appear in 423 episodes of Pokémon between 1997 and 2015. Her fellow Pokémon performer Veronica Taylor remembers "extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing." 13/08/2024
Culture news Is Netflix's dating show 'Love Is Blind UK' worth your time? Is Love Is Blind UK as bad as other dating shows? Here's what works, what doesn't, and what the future of the show should look like... 09/08/2024
Culture news UK riots: 'Veep’ creator calls out Elon Musk’s 'civil war' posts Celebrated satirist Armando Iannucci has taken Elon Musk to task and highlighted once more to what extent the billionaire tech owner is only interested in fanning the flames of unrest in the UK. 08/08/2024
Culture news ‘Black Panther’ actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72 The veteran South African actress, who also starred in Beyoncé’s musical film 'Black Is King'. The South African government has stated that "her outstanding work will always be remembered.” 07/08/2024
Culture news Why was six-year-old Khaleesi denied a UK passport? The six-year-old girl's mother claimed officials said they couldn't process the request until Warner Brothers granted permission, because they owned the name's trademark. Spoiler: They do not. 05/08/2024
Culture news Squid Game 2 premere date confirmed with Olympics-themed video "It's been three years, are you ready to play again?" We now know when Season 2 starts - and it has been announced that the hit show is renewed for a third and final season, which will be released in 2025. 01/08/2024