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The Most Original Monster Movie of the Last 10 Years Is Officially Your Next Best Late Night Watch
Dust Bunny, the feature film debut of television creator Bryan Fuller, is being highlighted as one of the most original monster films of the past decade and a recommended late-night watch on HBO Max. Fuller, known for cult television hits such as Pushing Daisies and Hannibal, brings his distinctive whimsical yet violent visual style to…
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The 1966 movie Christopher Lee didn’t want to shoot: “I cannot possibly say these lines”
Christopher Lee, best known for playing Count Dracula in Hammer’s horror films, reportedly resisted acting in one particular 1966 movie because he found its dialogue unpalatable. The dispute centred on the actor’s belief that certain lines given to Dracula in the script were beneath the character and beyond what he was willing to deliver on…
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Iranian director Asghar Farhadi to receive Sarajevo festival honour
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi will be honoured with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, running from 14 to 21 August 2026, in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the art of cinema.” A retrospective of his work will be shown as part of the festival’s “Tribute To” programme, cementing his…
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The Scarlett Johansson sci-fi thriller that’s better than Lucy is officially free on streaming
She spends most of the movie naked, but there’s so much more happening
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20 years ago, Persona 3’s social stats changed how we think about video game characters
Released in 2006 by Atlus, Persona 3 transformed the future of JRPGs by establishing a new way to design characters with its social stats.
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Add to playlist: the nervy breakbeats and acid delirium of Silverwingkiller and the week’s best new tracks
Salford duo Silverwingkiller are featured in the Guardian’s weekly new music playlist column for their pummelling industrial dance sound, blending nervy breakbeats, acid-house synth textures and themes of paranoia and violence. Formed in 2024 by James Baca (from Peterborough) and Yushang Ni (from Shanghai), the pair have carved out a distinctive niche through DIY releases…
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BBC v ITV: who won the UK’s battle of the World Cup 2026 broadcasters?
The Guardian ran a lighthearted comparison of the BBC’s and ITV’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup, judging each broadcaster across categories such as studio setup, punditry, commentary, post-match interviews and refereeing analysis. The piece frames World Cup coverage as a long-running domestic rivalry between the two UK broadcasters, noting that ITV generally edged out…
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Girls’ Generation Star Tiffany Young Sets Debut Album ‘Edge of Calm,’ Asia Tour
Tiffany Young, the Los Angeles-born K-pop veteran who rose to prominence as a member of Girls’ Generation, will release her debut solo studio album, “Edge of Calm,” on Aug. 20 through Pacific Music Group and its flagship label, Pacific Records, alongside an eight-city Asia tour launching Sept. 12 in Hong Kong. The 11-track set draws…
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The Far Out Pub Quiz: Ringo Starr, Batman and Pitbull
Far Out Magazine has published one of its regular “Pub Quiz” features, a trivia-style article inviting readers to test their knowledge across music, film and pop culture. This instalment’s teased subjects include former Beatle Ringo Starr, the Batman franchise and the singer Pitbull, reflecting the magazine’s usual mix of classic rock heritage and wider entertainment…
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5 Songs That Prove Paul McCartney’s Songwriting Peaked Between 1970 and 1975
Singer-songwriter Paul McCartney of British rock group Wings, pictured wearing a neck scarf in an office in London circa 1975. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) In terms of cultural influence, Paul McCartney seemed to be at a songwriting peak during one five-year period in particular. The post 5 Songs That Prove Paul McCartney’s Songwriting Peaked…