Was publishing Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel an act of betrayal? July 4, 2025 It’s “an act of betrayal”, acknowledge Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s own sons Rodrigo and Gonzalo in the book’s preface. “We decided to put his readers’ pleasure ahead of all other considerations. If they are delighted, it’s possible Gabo might forgive us. In that we trust.” Rodrigo and Gonzalo need seek forgiveness because their father was unequivocal [...]
M3GAN 2.0 review: Slasher movie sequel a huge disappointment July 4, 2025 Becoming a viral sensation can be a mixed blessing for movies. Given the fleeting nature of internet stardom, studios get the illusion of success which doesn’t always translate to box office glory. Marvel found this out the hard way in 2022, when the ironic enjoyment of megaflop Morbius led the studio to re-release the film, [...]
Evita, Palladium review: Rachel Zegler isn’t the problem July 2, 2025 Evita, Palladium review and star rating: ★★★ Whole PHDs could be written about the publicity campaign for Jamie Lloyd’s Evita. Hundreds of people are gathering outside the Palladium every night to watch Rachel Zegler belt ‘Don’t Cry for me Argentina’ from the theatre balcony for free, a fun PR stunt that is getting so popular [...]
Glastonbury 2025: the 7 best moments from Worthy Farm July 1, 2025 The best moments from Glastonbury 2025 as the world’s best festival takes a back seat for two years… Glastonbury is over for another year and boy did the Somerset festival prove it can still deliver the goods. From career defining moments from the likes of Lorde and Charlie XCX to appearances by bona fide legends [...]
Former Glastonbury headliner shocks with secret set 10 years after Pyramid Stage slot June 29, 2025 Florence Welsh made a surprise appearance on the final evening of Glastonbury 2025. The lead singer from Florence and The Machine joined indie band The Maccabees during their headline slot at The Park stage, one of the festival’s main stages. Florence sang Dog Days Are Over and performed guest vocals on The Maccabees track Love [...]
Kneecap at Glastonbury 2025 review: ‘f*ck Keir Starmer’ chants, flares and mosh pits June 28, 2025 The Prime Minister calling Kneecap’s Glastonbury 2025 performance not “appropriate” was always going to achieve the exact opposite of what Sir Keir Starmer had hoped. The festival was never going to cancel the booking, it would have been viewed as a mark against free speech, and in the end, Starmer’s comments quadrupled the crowd size. [...]
Lewis Capaldi at Glastonbury 2025 review: it was surreal to see him return June 28, 2025 Most Pyramid Stage moments at Glastonbury are euphoric for performers and punters, but Lewis Capaldi wasn’t able to finish his set in 2023 due to a bout of tourettes. This afternoon the 28-year-old made an incredible return to the festival’s main stage to deliver a short surprise set. Capaldi‘s Glastonbury 2023 appearance was so significant [...]
Lorde at Glastonbury 2025 review: enchanting secret set earmarks beginning of Lorde Summer June 27, 2025 Lorde at Glastonbury 2025 review: can Patchwork beat this? ★★★★ When Lorde is on stage, she adopts the kind of sultry pout that looks as if she’s thinking “f*ck you*. But this morning, the first full day of Glastonbury 2025 coincided with the launch of her new album Virgin, and behind the looks-could-kill poise, she [...]
A Moon for the Misbegotten: Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson shine June 27, 2025 A Moon for the Misbegotten | ★★★☆☆ | Almeida You know what I do not tend to think after watching a brilliantly miserable three and a half hours of A Long Day’s Journey Into the Night: this could really do with a sequel. But Eugene O’Neill did pen a follow-up to his horrifying family drama [...]
The professional sceptics debunking conspiracy theories June 27, 2025 Michael Marshall is Britain’s only full-time, paid sceptic. He attends flat earth conferences, distributes flyers outside psychic shows and lurks in anti-vax Telegram groups, all to promote critical thinking over pseudoscience and damaging conspiracy theories. “Any of us could, at our worst, find ourselves in an emotional hole where our reason is compromised,” he says. [...]