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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.
After a Prolonged Search Party, Meredith Hagner Has Found Herself
“People tell me I’m nothing like my character, thank god!” actor Meredith Hagner laughs.
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.
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.
Support Your Local Lesbian Bar This Pride Month
"In 1980, there were 200 lesbian bars in the United States. Today there are only 21." The title card of Erica Rose and Elina Street's powerful documentary, The Lesbian Bar Project, presents a heartbreaking statistic.
Always the Bridesmaid: Is There a Future for Cinema’s Gay Best Friend?
As My Best Friend’s Wedding turns 25, Emily Maskell looks at the problematic legacy, influential gear shifts and evolving future of rom-com cinema’s Gay Best Friend.
The Weird And Whimsical World Of Indie Pop Supergroup FIZZ
Songwriters dodie, Orla Gartland, Greta Isaac, and Martin Luke Brown are making songs of silliness and excess.