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'I wanted to make a gay Clueless': Jamie Babbit on how her lesbian comedy But I'm a Cheerleader became a cult classic
In 1999, this unlikely rom-com set at a conversion therapy camp and starring Natasha Lyonne was hated by critics. But it's since been recognised as both groundbreaking and hilarious.
With National Anthem, Charlie Plummer Takes the Reins
The former child actor makes his leading man debut in Luke Gilford’s vibrant queer coming-of-age story.
The Twitch Star With Thousands of Grandkids
Meet Granny, the internet's most wholesome streamer.
The Year of Noah Kahan
The Vermont singer-songwriter is 2023’s biggest breakout star. He doesn’t even know how he got here.
Have film and TV got Gen Z all wrong?
With films like Do Revenge and Bodies Bodies Bodies, as well as TV series like Euphoria, screen representations of Gen Z are on the rise. But visibility doesn't equate to authenticity, writes Emily Maskell.
Conan Gray On The Humor Of 'Superache'
The 23-year-old pop star talks writing hits from his bed, working with Julia Michaels and being “the most annoying human alive.”
11 Noteworthy Documentaries Celebrating LGBTQ+ Women
Documentary film bears a specific responsibility in preserving lives and legacies with its ability to visually immortalize historical movements, personal reflections, and community spaces beyond the constraints of memory.
Cate Blanchett's Lydia Tár is a menswear icon
Costume designer Bina Daigeler explains why Blanchett's big fits are a crucial element of Tár.
Holly Humberstone Talks Touring With Olivia Rodrigo, Sisterhood, and Finding Herself
“It started to feel like I was living two completely different lives: being out on tour and then getting into my hotel room at night, missing friends and being alone in my head,” Humberstone says of her time on the road.
The Truman Show: Has a film ever predicted the future so accurately?
The 1998 Jim Carrey film about a man whose entire life is filmed quickly came to embody a new age of reality television. And, 25 years on, it continues to resonate, writes Emily Maskell.
‘Heartstopper’ Creator Answers All Our Burning Season 3 Questions
Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman has her fingerprint all over the beloved Netflix show that’s based on her graphic novels.
Maisie Peters is bewitching stans with her pop candour
The British popstar counts Taylor Swift as a fan & almost beat Kanye West to no.1 with her debut album. Now, it's time for the follow-up.
TikTok’s Latest Trend: Unboxing Collector Barbie Dolls Because of the Movie
Inspired by Greta Gerwig’s film, people who have kept their prized Barbies in mint condition for decades are unboxing them on camera. We unbox the new phenomenon.
Erin Kellyman Conquers Hollywood, One Universe at a Time
The Star Wars and Marvel actor discusses her valiant role in the enchanting Disney+ show, Willow.
Moses Ingram Jumps Into the Deep End With
In Lady in the Lake, Moses Ingram plays a dead woman walking.