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‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
A growing number of UK workers are struggling to save for retirement, with the Pensions Commission warning that around 15 million people are not putting away enough for old age, a figure it fears could rise to 19 million without urgent government action. The Guardian spoke to readers, including those in part-time work, freelancers and…
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Aamir Khan Denies ‘3 Idiots’ Character Was Based on Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has denied that his character in “3 Idiots” was based on Ladakhi educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, addressing the long-standing rumour at a BFI In Conversation event at BFI Southbank during the London Indian Film Festival. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of Khan’s Oscar-nominated film “Lagaan”. The denial…
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Heartstopper Forever review – sanitized sex scenes won’t let the Netflix lovebirds grow up
The Guardian’s review of Heartstopper Forever, the Netflix film-length finale to the LGBTQ+ teen series, argues it delivers poignant moments but ultimately plays it safe, sanitising its now 18- and 17-year-old leads’ first steps into adulthood. This matters because the film’s insistence on keeping Nick and Charlie squeaky-clean, even as it tackles heavier themes, undercuts…
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Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Is a Wistful and Mature Ending for Charlie and Nick’s Love Story: Review
Netflix’s “Heartstopper Forever” brings Alice Oseman’s beloved coming-of-age series to a close with a feature-length finale that trades youthful romance for a more sombre, mature exploration of long-term relationships. Reviewer Aramide Tinubu praises the film for capturing how partners must keep choosing each other as they grow and change, marking a notable tonal shift from…
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‘At times I felt I’d bitten off more than I could chew’: Christopher Nolan on sweeping the Oscars, making The Odyssey – and getting a puppy
Christopher Nolan has spoken about his latest film, an adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, on the eve of its world premiere, describing the anxiety of awaiting the audience’s verdict despite fresh off a sweep of seven Oscars for Oppenheimer. The interview, conducted in London, finds Nolan notably more relaxed than usual, a shift he partly attributes…
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss
Konami is reviving its long-dormant Castlevania series with Belmont’s Curse, a new side-scrolling instalment launching in October developed in partnership with Dead Cells studio Evil Empire. The move comes as Castlevania’s influence has spawned an entire “metroidvania” genre in the years since the last mainline entry, 2014’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, meaning many younger…
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The 1981 pop hit that sold so fast that the charts “thought it was a scam”
Kim Wilde’s 1981 debut single ‘Kids in America’ became an immediate pop success, reportedly selling so rapidly that chart compilers initially suspected manipulation. Its impact established Wilde as a major new British pop artist and helped make the song an enduring anthem of the early synth-pop era. The single sold about 60,000 copies in a…
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Nintendo Shares 13-Step Procedure Detailing How To Replace Your Switch Joy-Con Battery
Nintendo has published a 13-step official guide for replacing the battery in certain Switch Joy-Con controllers, using its Battery Replacement Kit. The move matters because it prepares the company’s European hardware for forthcoming rules intended to make consumer-device batteries replaceable. The kit includes a HAC-006(-01) replacement battery, a PH00 Phillips screwdriver, tweezers, a plastic spudger…
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If in doubt, blame Thatcher! Burnham to vow to take Britain back to the 1970s before Tory PM took ‘wrong turns’ as he is officially ‘crowned’ Labour leader TODAY
Andy Burnham is being formally confirmed as Labour leader, with reports suggesting he will use the occasion to pledge a return to policies reminiscent of the pre-Thatcher 1970s, framing Margaret Thatcher’s premiership as the point at which Britain took “wrong turns”. The move marks a symbolic and ideological shift for the party, positioning Burnham to…