Culture
Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett review – lessons of a painful past

Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett review – lessons of a painful past
Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa review – a remarkable and original study of yearning

Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa review – a remarkable and original study of yearning
Classical music star André Rieu: ‘My parents couldn’t cope with me being happy. They were jealous’

Classical music star André Rieu: ‘My parents couldn’t cope with me being happy. They were jealous’
From Wicked to The Brutalist: What we learned from the biggest stars of this year’s Oscars

From Wicked to The Brutalist: What we learned from the biggest stars of this year’s Oscars
‘A vital cog in 20th century music’: Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London

‘A vital cog in 20th century music’: Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London
Top 5 comic novels, chosen by comedy screenwriter James Alistair Henry

Top 5 comic novels, chosen by comedy screenwriter James Alistair Henry
The Futureheads star Barry Hyde on mining’s ‘brutal’ heritage: ‘I don’t think anyone misses the mines’

The Futureheads star Barry Hyde on mining’s ‘brutal’ heritage: ‘I don’t think anyone misses the mines’
The Last Showgirl review – Pamela Anderson finds the pathos in Vegas

The Last Showgirl review – Pamela Anderson finds the pathos in Vegas
The Last Laugh: Why there’s such nostalgia for the funny men who brought the nation together

The Last Laugh: Why there’s such nostalgia for the funny men who brought the nation together
Cher: The Memoir, Part One review – pop icon turns back time

Cher: The Memoir, Part One review – pop icon turns back time
Kubrick: An Odyssey review – a forensic debunking of myths and falsehoods

Kubrick: An Odyssey review – a forensic debunking of myths and falsehoods
Jason Donovan: ‘I enjoyed fame initially – until I left Neighbours’

Jason Donovan: ‘I enjoyed fame initially – until I left Neighbours’
I went looking for incels – among all the hate and bile, I found some signs of hope

I went looking for incels – among all the hate and bile, I found some signs of hope
Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy a Mogwai gig

Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy a Mogwai gig
Top 5 works of satire, chosen by writer and cultural mischief maker Jackie Ess

Top 5 works of satire, chosen by writer and cultural mischief maker Jackie Ess
Stephen Graham and Steven Knight on class, boxing and new drama A Thousand Blows

Stephen Graham and Steven Knight on class, boxing and new drama A Thousand Blows
Robert De Niro and the Zero Day dilemma: Is Netflix scared of Trump?

Robert De Niro and the Zero Day dilemma: Is Netflix scared of Trump?
EastEnders at 40: How Britain’s soaps became the soul of the nation

EastEnders at 40: How Britain’s soaps became the soul of the nation
Greatest of All Time by Alex Allison review – lifting the taboo of being gay in football

Greatest of All Time by Alex Allison review – lifting the taboo of being gay in football
My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel review – searing, angry power on every page
