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Our Hero, Balthazar review – a darkly comic satire of incel culture and gun violence
The Guardian’s review describes *Our Hero, Balthazar* as a dark, abrasive black comedy that satirises incel culture, online performance, self-help rhetoric and America’s relationship with gun violence. The film follows Balthazar, a wealthy Manhattan teenager who performs grief over school shootings on social media, then becomes involved with an online troll he suspects may be…
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Burnham’s first test: Incoming PM must choose whether to back immigration curbs in crunch vote tonight – as Labour MPs plot revolt
Andy Burnham, described as the incoming Prime Minister, is facing an immediate political test over whether to support tougher immigration measures in a crucial Commons vote scheduled for tonight. The issue matters because it would signal how his government intends to balance public pressure for stricter border controls against opposition from within Labour, with the…
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Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place
Disney’s live-action “Moana” topped the South Korean box office over 10 to 12 July, overtaking local thriller “The Eyes”, which remained in second place. The result matters because it shows strong audience demand for a major Hollywood family release, while also highlighting the continued resilience of local productions in a competitive market. The weekend also…
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Sam Neill tributes: actors, directors and leaders remember ‘a true gentleman’
Actors, directors and public figures have paid tribute to Sam Neill after his family announced that he died on Monday aged 78. The responses portray him not only as a widely admired screen actor but also as a generous colleague, loyal friend and important cultural figure, especially in New Zealand. The breadth of the tributes…
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Cocaine-addicted stalker breaks down in court after admitting terrifying campaign against woman he had a ‘work affair’ with
A Melbourne businessman has admitted stalking a woman with whom he had previously had a secret workplace affair, after what prosecutors described as a sustained and frightening campaign of harassment following their split. The case matters because it shows how stalking can escalate across multiple settings, including travel, hotels and surveillance, leaving the victim feeling…
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England top air miles among semi-finalists – does it matter?
England have travelled the furthest of the World Cup 2026 semi-finalists, covering more than 14,000 miles on their way to the last four, far more than France or Argentina. The article argues that the tournament’s three-country format and 16 host cities have created unusually large travel demands, raising questions about whether long distances, repeated flights…
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‘Hunt: We Need To Talk About James’: Feature Doc On Legendary Late Formula 1 Driver Goes Into Production
A feature-length documentary about the late British Formula 1 world champion James Hunt has entered production, with Damon Hill and Bernie Ecclestone joining as contributors. The film aims to examine Hunt’s life beyond his public image as a rebellious racing star, which matters because he remains one of Britain’s most recognisable motorsport figures and the…
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British boy, two, dies after falling off fourth-floor hotel balcony while on holiday with parents in Cyprus – as father is arrested
A British toddler has died after reportedly falling from a fourth-floor hotel balcony or window while on holiday in Cyprus with his parents. The child’s father was arrested after the incident, with local authorities investigating what happened. The case matters because it involves the death of a very young child abroad and raises immediate questions…
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Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s ‘Spells to Revive a Witch,’ About Mythical Fortune Teller Soralla de Persia, Gets Backing from Spain, Uruguay (EXCLUSIVE)
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s new hybrid documentary, “Spells to Revive a Witch”, has secured backing from Spanish company Testaferro and Uruguay’s Guay Films ahead of the Costa Rica Media Market. The film centres on Soralla de Persia, a Costa Rican fortune teller who became famous in the 1960s and was later largely forgotten. The project matters…
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World Cup 2026: Buildup to blockbuster semi-finals, Infantino hints at 64-team expansion – live
The Guardian’s live World Cup 2026 blog focused on the build-up to the semi-finals rather than any on-pitch action, with attention on England’s preparations and other developments around international football. It matters because it captures the wider atmosphere before the last-four matches, including team news, crowd management concerns and coaching changes that could shape the…