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Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/17/mitzi-gaynor-south-pacific-dies
Published: October 17, 2024 16:36
One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show BusinessMitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of South Pacific and appeared…
Billie Eilish review – a bravura arena set offers both energy and intimacy
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/17/billie-eilish-msg-review
Published: October 17, 2024 16:11
Madison Square Garden, New YorkThe singer continues a wildly successful year with a major tour that gives fans a fast and furious ride through her biggest hitsHow can an artist who’s reached superstar status maintain the intimacy that their career was…
‘He had all the stuff you need to be a pop star’: how Liam Payne helped One Direction to global glory
Published: October 17, 2024 16:09
Although he was less extroverted than his bandmates, his impressive vocals made him a cornerstone of the era’s defining boyband. So why did he struggle to accept his own greatness?Liam Payne was just getting started. His death is a heartbreaking endAt One…
Kimmel on Trump’s all-women Fox News town hall: ‘North Korea level propaganda’
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/oct/17/kimmel-colbert-trump-campaign-economy
Published: October 17, 2024 15:21
Late-night hosts spoke about the former president’s latest appearances on the campaign trail and his nonsensical remarks about the economyLate-night hosts discussed the recent stops on the campaign trail for Donald Trump and ridiculed his comments about…
‘Trump, the movie’ is a fun watch, but for the truly horrible origin story read the book | Emma Brockes
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/17/donald-trump-movie-apprentice-book-lucky-loser
Published: October 17, 2024 15:16
Lucky Loser, by two New York Times journalists, reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything) The singular piece of publicity most helpful to The Apprentice, a film about Donald Trump that opened in the US last week and opens…
Smile 2 review – gory pop star horror sequel sings a familiar tune
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/17/smile-2-review
Published: October 17, 2024 14:31
Glossier follow-up to 2022’s hugely successful curse horror is well-made and well-acted but the franchise is struggling to carve out its own identityWhen Smile, an original low-budget horror movie, became a surprise smash hit in 2022, it was a success…
Ice-T: ‘Anybody that thinks controversy is a way to make money, it’s not. You need lawyers!’
Published: October 17, 2024 14:04
With a new Body Count album out next month, the hip-hop superstar turned actor answers your questions on Law & Order, the Cop Killer furore and working with ‘wild man’ Abel FerraraWas there ever a moment during the furore over Cop Killer when you were…
Are you not entertained? The XVIII best films about the Romans – ranked!
Published: October 17, 2024 11:28
With Gladiator II thrusting into cinematic arenas next month, we hand out laurels to the greatest sword-and-sandal movies of them allIn this heavy-going British Technicolor adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s play, Claude Rains’s oddly relaxed Julius…
Kelly Lee Owens: Dreamstate review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
Published: October 17, 2024 11:00
(dh2)The Welsh producer’s latest handbrake turn takes her from dark-hued ambience to hypnotic euphoria on her poppiest record to dateIn a world where artists are often cautioned to stay in their lane – to maintain a recognisable brand so you don’t get lost…
Alvin Ailey: new exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of a dance icon
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/oct/17/alvin-ailey-new-exhibition-whitney-new-york
Published: October 17, 2024 08:02
At the Whitney in New York, an expansive exhibition six years in the making looks back at the visionary artist and choreographerAlvin Ailey was a momentous figure in American dance. One of his most substantial and lasting achievements was to transform…
Juice by Tim Winton review – life after the apocalypse
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/oct/17/juice-by-tim-winton-review-life-after-the-apocalypse
Published: October 17, 2024 06:30
Set centuries from now, this gripping tale of retribution against the corporations who fuelled climate breakdown has echoes of Cormac McCarthyTim Winton and speculative fiction may seem an odd combination. His novels excel at the here and now, depicting…
‘An intense experience’: magical realism in Fukushima – in pictures
Published: October 17, 2024 06:00
Japanese photographer Toshiya Watanabe plumbed the depths of his consciousness to produce these images of dead crows, cherry blossom trees and blooming cosmos Continue reading...
Christopher Reeve’s kids on love, loss and his life-changing accident: ‘He celebrated every single thing we did’
Published: October 17, 2024 04:00
Twenty years after their father died, his children are ready to tell his extraordinary story – from playing Superman to protesting against Pinochet, transforming disability rights and being a beloved parent and friendIt’s eerie being in a room with the…
Hold on to Me Darling review – Adam Driver powers electric Kenneth Lonergan play
Published: October 17, 2024 02:00
Lucille Lortel Theatre, New YorkThe actor makes a compelling lead in the return of the playwright’s textured 2016 play about a celebrity returning home for his mother’s funeralIn 2016, playwright and film-maker Kenneth Lonergan released the film Manchester…
Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/16/liam-payne-former-one-direction-singer-dies-aged-31
Published: October 16, 2024 21:56
British musician found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires, according to local policeLiam Payne, a former member of the boyband One Direction, has died aged 31 after falling from a third floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, police have confirmed.The singer…
Kimmel on Trump’s town hall dance: ‘swaying like a manatee tangled in seaweed’
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/oct/16/jimmy-kimmel-trump-dancing
Published: October 16, 2024 15:21
Late-night hosts ridiculed the former president’s bizarre onstage appearance where he played music for 40 minutesLate-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s unhinged town hall which descended into a 40-minute dance and his latest attacks on Kamala Harris.…
Pope Francis to publish Hope, the first memoir from a sitting pontiff
Published: October 16, 2024 15:07
Due out in January, the book deals with ‘some of the crucial moments of his papacy and some of the most controversial questions of our present times’Pope Francis has written an autobiography, publisher Penguin Random House (PRH) has announced. Hope, which…
How the gory Terrifier movies became a shock phenomenon
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/16/terrifier-3-horror-movie
Published: October 16, 2024 14:02
Violent low-budget slasher sequel dethroned Joker 2 at US box office and gave the industry insight into what audiences are looking for at this strange momentConventional wisdom may dictate that you need a guy dressed up as a bat to properly defeat the…
Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?
Published: October 16, 2024 12:37
Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dearTo quote Heath Ledger’s version of the clown prince of crime, maybe some wag…
The secret to Pride and Prejudice’s enduring appeal? Lizzy Bennet has game
Published: October 16, 2024 12:35
Three new TV adaptations of Austen’s classic novel have been announced, including Dolly Alderton taking it to Netflix and a BBC spin-off centred on the bookish MaryAt 12 years old, I plucked Pride and Prejudice at random from my grandmother’s bookshelf. A…
‘Music, friendship, opportunity, freedom’: the rise in clubs and gigs for neurodivergent people
Published: October 16, 2024 11:34
Autistic people and those with ADHD can feel stressed at regular gigs, prompting a wave of carefully tailored new events. But can they cater to incredibly diverse needs?On a grey Sunday in September, windows still manage to let shafts of afternoon light…
Alienation effect: why film-makers can’t get enough of Franz Kafka
Published: October 16, 2024 11:27
A string of auteur directors – from Orson Welles to Steven Soderbergh to Lorenza Mazzetti – have fallen for Kafka’s visionary brilliance, with always-intriguing resultsThere are director’s cuts, special editions, redux versions – and then there’s Mr Kneff.…
Noel Gallagher: behind the scenes and on stage – in pictures
Published: October 16, 2024 08:00
As Oasis prepare to tour, photographer Sharon Latham unveils previously unseen photos of Noel Gallagher and his band High Flying Birds and talks us through life on the road with one of the world’s most successful artistsA New World Blazing is at the Gibson…
Sonny Boy: A Memoir by Al Pacino review – from fish out of water to Hollywood star
Published: October 16, 2024 06:30
The method actor traces his path to success, spending as much time on the films that flopped as the greatest hitsAl Pacino, whose nickname “Sonny Boy” comes from the Al Jolson song of that title, begins this fine memoir in 1943 when he is three and his…
Head spinning! LensCulture’s Black and White awards – in pictures
Published: October 16, 2024 06:00
From drag queens without costumes to wrestlers touching each other tenderly, these monochrome images wowed the judges Continue reading...
‘Height of blasphemy’: Rufus Wainwright and Leonard Cohen estate oppose Trump use of Hallelujah
Published: October 15, 2024 16:57
Classic ballad was played during bizarre campaign event in which Trump told audience: ‘Let’s just listen to music’US politics – live updatesThe estate of Leonard Cohen has issued a cease and desist order to Donald Trump, after a recording of Rufus…
‘She preyed upon that empathy’: the TV writer who faked having cancer
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/oct/15/anatomy-lies-elisabeth-finch-documentary
Published: October 15, 2024 15:13
Docuseries details stranger-than-fiction truth behind Grey’s Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch’s extensive deceptionsSometimes, truth really is stranger than fiction – even when the fiction is the overwrought drama and bizarre medical mysteries of Grey’s…
Elton John on the keyboard geniuses who blew his mind: ‘With Zoot, you were in for a party’
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/15/elton-john-zoot-keyboard-geniuses-party
Published: October 15, 2024 15:06
Why do Britain’s guitar heroes become household names – yet its piano and organ players don’t? Let’s end this injustice, writes Elton John, as he pays tribute to all those thrilling showmen eternally confined to the wingsOn the club circuit in the 1960s,…
Kimmel on Trump’s latest attacks: ‘When they go low, they go really low’
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/oct/15/jimmy-kimmel-trump-attacks
Published: October 15, 2024 14:56
Late-night hosts take aim at ex-president’s latest vicious remarks and ridicule his refusal to undergo a medical examLate-night hosts looked back at Donald Trump’s most recent, unhinged rallies and at the damage that some of his more harmful comments have…
Joker sequel on course for catastrophic $200m loss – reports
Published: October 15, 2024 12:12
Folie à Deux is heading for an early debut on streaming platforms as its dismal run at the box office continuesJoker: Folie à Deux is on course for a catastrophic financial loss of up to $200m (£153m) as its dismal box office run continues amid a stream of…
MadS review – one-shot French horror is an impressive exercise in tension and mood
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/15/mads-review-david-moreau
Published: October 15, 2024 12:00
A joyriding teenager drives headlong into the zombie apocalypse in David Moreau’s euphorically nihilistic filmYou’re young, you’re high, you’re carefree, you’re tooling around in daddy’s best car … when a heavily bandaged and bleeding young woman jumps…
Harrison Ford keeps working for ‘human contact’. Could he be any more beloved?
Published: October 15, 2024 11:18
The man is a living legend with nothing left to prove, he doesn’t need to work other than for the simple pleasure of being around talented people – and it’s a joy to watchImagine for a moment that you are Harrison Ford in the year 2024. You are 82 years…
‘I don’t care about looking weird’: are we finally listening to the dangers of hearing loss?
Published: October 15, 2024 09:40
As cases of tinnitus rise, earplugs for live music are becoming more popular – as is the deeply uncool act of asking for the volume to be turned downIf you attended a music festival this summer, you might have noticed that earplugs are having a moment.…
All British cinema is propaganda: how our film-makers are unwittingly reshaping the world
Published: October 15, 2024 09:32
Propaganda films didn’t end after the war. Instead they became a tool for packaging our cultural heritage, promoting tourism and transforming British cultureDuring the second world war, British film was propaganda film. Cinema was the dominant popular…
Sea rescues and green revolution – southern Italy’s foremost photo festival – in pictures
Published: October 15, 2024 08:00
Monopoli, south-east of Bari, is home to PhEST, an ambitious photo festival that sees dozens of exhibitions and events take over the old town and features artists from around the world working in different media Continue reading...
Foul smells and survival along the Caspian Sea – in pictures
Published: October 15, 2024 06:00
As he travels along the Iranian coast, Khashayar Javanmardi photographs rusting ships, blazing wetland fires – and humans struggling to stay alive Continue reading...
What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci review – one bite too many?
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/oct/15/what-i-ate-in-one-year-stanley-tucci-review
Published: October 15, 2024 06:00
The Hollywood star’s fourth food book starts well enough but quickly descends into bland anecdote, leaving his endearing charm and wit to season an empty plateI must admit that I was slightly surprised by the appearance of Stanley Tucci’s latest book. If I…
Want to understand Donald Trump? Then watch macho 80s action movies
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/15/donald-trump-macho-movie-action-hero-for-votes
Published: October 14, 2024 23:00
From Sly Stallone at the White House to Hulk Hogan at the RNC, Donald Trump has made no secret of his affinity for hyper-masculine men. But will the US fall for his action movie-inspired strongman shtick one more time?There’s a real possibility that Donald…
‘It was a deflating experience’: the novelists who nearly gave up
Published: October 14, 2024 15:35
With earnings having dropped by 60%, it is harder than ever to keep going as a writer – even if your work gets rave reviewsThe 2022 publication of A Hunger, Ross Raisin’s fourth novel, was his “lowest moment”, the 45-year-old author says. “It was a…
‘More important than going to the moon’: Bill Nighy, James Norton and Thomasin McKenzie on their film about the birth of IVF
Published: October 14, 2024 15:14
Accused of ‘playing God’, a trio of British medics persevered – and changed the lives of millions worldwide. The makers and stars of Joy explain why there were ‘many tears’ during filming‘It’s just so weird, having children,” says Bill Nighy. “The whole…
A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez review – domestic goddess of grotesque tales
Published: October 14, 2024 08:00
In this distinctive new collection, the Argentinian author confirms her gift for turning ugly subject matter into addictive stories that are full of lifeArgentinian writer Mariana Enriquez exploded on to the literary scene with her collections of…
‘Now I only do dick jokes when I want to’: how Texan standup Kemah Bob found freedom in Britain
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/oct/14/kemah-bob-standup-comedy-miss-fortunate
Published: October 14, 2024 07:00
Their Miss Fortunate show – which takes in bipolar disorder, financial ruin and a shocking scamming in Thailand – will ‘take the charge paddles to the chest’ of a comedy career that began with an eye-gougingKemah Bob arrives wearing a stylish ensemble:…
The Use of Photography by Annie Ernaux and Marc Marie review – snapshots of intimacy
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/oct/14/the-use-of-photography-annie-ernaux-marc-marie-review
Published: October 14, 2024 06:00
A joint memoir by the Nobel winner and her former lover uses pictures taken during their time together to reflect on the transient nature of passion – and of lifeIn 2021, the renowned French author Annie Ernaux published Exteriors, a random selection of…
‘People are complex’: Maria Bakalova on Donald Trump – and playing Ivana in The Apprentice
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/14/maria-bakalova-ivana-donald-trump-first-wife-apprentice
Published: October 14, 2024 04:00
Her breakout role in the Borat sequel grabbed attention after a scene with Rudy Giuliani on a bed. Now she’s playing Trump’s ex-wife in a controversial biopic – but insists it’s not a political filmThe week Maria Bakalova was asked to consider playing…
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough review – a book built on grief
Published: October 13, 2024 15:30
Tragedy and addiction vie for your attention in this jaw-dropping memoir by the late Lisa Marie Presley, completed by her daughter from taped interviewsWhat to expect from Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir? Some sanitised, cagey reminiscences, dutifully studded…
Endurance review – Shackleton’s ill-fated Antarctic expedition, relived
Published: October 13, 2024 14:00
Shackleton’s remarkable 1914 mission gets a stirring retelling by the directors of Free Solo as a fine cast of experts search for the remains of his shipThe story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s doomed 1914 attempt to cross Antarctica has been told many times…
Saturday Night Live: Ariana Grande hits all the right notes in solid episode
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/oct/13/saturday-night-live-ariana-grande
Published: October 13, 2024 13:15
The singer and actor makes for an entertaining host in a week that covers everything from the upcoming election to the Oasis reunionThe third episode of Saturday Night Live season 50 begins with an election-themed episode of Family Feud, which pits the…
‘An incredible echo of today’: Kevin Macdonald on his film about John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Published: October 13, 2024 12:00
The director speaks about his documentary exploring the couple’s life after moving to New York in 1971From sit-ins for peace to avant-garde happenings and covert surveillance of revolutionary sympathies, the world of John Lennon and Yoko Ono can seem…
Photographer Eliza Hatch captures a more inclusive night for skaters – in pictures
Published: October 12, 2024 16:00
Frustrated by the often laddish atmosphere in skateparks, skate enthusiast Milo Turnley set about organising a night for trans skateboarders, roller skaters and wheelchair users. Founded in August 2023, Transkaters takes place on the second Friday of each…
Barack Obama and the northern lights: photos of the day – Friday
Published: October 11, 2024 12:36
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Vera Lutter: photographs challenging the boundaries of space and time
Published: October 11, 2024 06:00
German artist Vera Lutter’s photographs are made with large camera obscuras, often the size of an entire room, and using long exposure times ranging from a few minutes to months, depending on light conditions and the size of the pinhole. An exhibition in…