- January 22, 2026
The story behind City Lights and cinema’s greatest ever final shot
Simply the best? There are, of course, many rival claimants to the title of the greatest final shot in cinema history. Planet of the Apes’
The 600-year-old origins of the word ‘hello’
Hello around the world While the English language settled on “hello” as its customary greeting, other languages forged their own. Some were influenced by English,
‘It’s always been bleak – but it’s got even darker’: How Industry became the most nightmarish show on TV
The HBO banking drama has just kicked off its fourth series, amid serious hype and with a starrier cast than ever. It’s also taking its
The five most exciting head-to-head battles in the Oscars race
Winner of the best actor award at Cannes, he was widely considered a sure thing for an Oscar nomination until the Actor awards (previously the SAG awards)
Hero or brutal tyrant? The controversy over 16th-Century explorer Magellan
Although solid facts about Magellan’s life are limited, the narrative that often prevails is about his heroism. Diaz’s Magellan, on the other hand, takes an
Eight quick fixes to revitalise your home
7. Vintage frames “From a sustainability standpoint, we already have so many objects in the world,” says artist Booth, whose 1970s bungalow in Cornwall is crammed
16 of the most exciting films coming up in 2026
12. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping With or without Jennifer Lawrence’s heroic archer, Katniss Everdeen, audiences can’t get their fill of The Hunger Games,
The globe-trotting thriller’s long-awaited second series is ‘irresistible’
When the Night Owls’ cameras spot a mercenary who worked for Roper setting up a new arms deal, Jonathan leaps into action, following a trail
Why A Minecraft Movie was 2025’s most important film
The blockbuster based on the brick-building video game came top at the US box office – and, with their “chicken-jockey” chaos, its colourful screenings pointed
The Salt Path and 2025’s most scandalous books
Getty ImagesVirginia Giuffre’s powerful posthumous autobiography Nobody’s Girl detailed her sexual abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle (Credit: Getty Images) But
