Culture

Culture covers the stories that shape how we express ourselves and connect with one another. From film festivals and entertainment to social movements and artistic endeavour, these stories reflect the values, conversations and creativity that define our communities. Whether it's a new film project breaking ground, a performer taking their work to new audiences, or society grappling with important questions about identity and behaviour, culture encompasses the ways we live and the narratives we tell.

This topic matters because culture is often where change begins. The entertainment industry responds to shifting tastes whilst simultaneously influencing them. Artists and creators challenge conventions, spark conversations, and hold up mirrors to society. Social and cultural movements highlight the issues that resonate with people's lives and futures.

Culture also reflects broader trends in how we consume and engage with content and ideas. From streaming platforms to live performance, from traditional institutions to emerging voices online, the stories documented here chronicle the evolving landscape of how we entertain, educate and challenge ourselves.

STEPHEN DAISLEY: Migration? Nothing fills our betters with more horror than the thought of us ruffians having a say in things

August 30, 2026

Stephen Daisley argues that mounting public frustration over immigration and housing is being ignored by a “progressive governing class” who dismiss such concerns rather than address them, warning that this pressure will eventually erupt if left unaddressed. He points to Edinburgh City Council’s decision to end a policy that had frozen general housing applications in…
This 5-Part Spy Thriller Quietly Makes the Case for a Revival by Returning to Streaming

August 30, 2026

A Collider feature argues that USA Network’s spy thriller Covert Affairs deserves a revival, noting renewed interest as the five-season series has returned to streaming via the Apple TV Store. The show ended abruptly in January 2015 with an ambiguous series finale that left lead character Annie Walker’s key decisions unresolved, and the article contends…
Notting Hill Carnival gets off to colourful start as revellers douse each other with paint in dawn ritual – amid backdrop of mammoth police and security operation

August 30, 2026

Notting Hill Carnival began its main two-day programme on Sunday, with revellers in west London kicking off proceedings at dawn with J’Ouvert, a traditional street celebration involving neon and black body paint, smoke flares and Jab Jab costumes symbolising freedom from slavery. The event, marking its 60th anniversary since starting in 1966, is one of…
Justin Rose slam dunks hole-in-one during final round of Tour Championship on extremely difficult Par 3

August 30, 2026

Justin Rose made a spectacular hole-in-one during the final round of the Tour Championship, holing his tee shot on the par-3 ninth without the ball even touching the ground before dropping in. The ace came despite Rose having a largely unremarkable final round and being out of contention in the PGA Tour’s season-ending event, offering…
Best My Party is Grinding class tier list

August 30, 2026

This is a class tier list guide for the game “My Party is Grinding,” ranking the five available character classes by their strength and viability in battle. Such guides matter to players trying to build effective teams efficiently, as picking the right class early can significantly affect progression, particularly against tougher bosses. The Assassin and…
Valve archive leak exposes 12TB of pre-2013 Steam files

August 30, 2026

More than 12TB of internal Valve files, spanning Steam content published between 2003 and 2013, was leaked and made public, with much of it since compiled into a GitHub catalogue by the online community. According to X user Gabe Follower, the breach stemmed from a publicly accessible endpoint, which also explains why no material from…
3 Punk Songs From 1978 That Made Classic Rock Sound Suddenly Ancient

August 30, 2026

This article highlights three punk tracks from 1978 that pushed beyond the genre’s raw, first-wave sound to influence what followed, making even contemporary classic rock feel dated by comparison. The selections come from Wire, Public Image Ltd and The Clash, three acts credited with steering punk towards more experimental, post-punk and politically charged territory during…
PS5 Blackout Protest Officially Concludes, But Campaigners Encourage Indefinite Participation

August 30, 2026

The PS5 blackout protest, in which frustrated players unplugged their consoles to reduce Sony’s active user numbers, has officially ended in most regions after running from 23rd to 30th August 2026. Organisers have now urged participants to continue boycotting indefinitely until Sony changes course, extending what was originally billed as a one-week campaign into an…
The “perfect” vocalist Art Garfunkel couldn’t get enough of: “The best review”

August 30, 2026

Art Garfunkel has spoken glowingly about James Taylor, praising the singer-songwriter’s vocal precision and musicianship in terms that verge on reverence rather than professional courtesy. The comments, resurfaced in a Far Out Magazine piece, highlight an unusual dynamic in music, where an artist from an earlier, hugely successful era openly credits a peer as an…
Feature: Going Platinum: Horizon Forbidden West, a Very Good Sequel People Love to Hate

August 30, 2026

Push Square writer Liam Croft reflects on earning the platinum trophy for Horizon Forbidden West, using the piece to push back against the polarised “love it or hate it” discourse that dominates discussion of the game. He argues that Forbidden West improves on its predecessor in almost every practical respect, from side quests and tribes…