Review
The Wonders by Elena Medel review: a gripping portrayal of poverty and powerlessness

The Wonders by Elena Medel review: a gripping portrayal of poverty and powerlessness
How Anya Taylor-Joy cornered the Complex Female Character market

How Anya Taylor-Joy cornered the Complex Female Character market
Benedetta review: an all-nuns-blazing tale of sex, sinners and unholy sisterhood

Benedetta review: an all-nuns-blazing tale of sex, sinners and unholy sisterhood
This week’s Big TV picks: Derry Girls, Doctor Who, Muhammad Ali and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans

This week’s Big TV picks: Derry Girls, Doctor Who, Muhammad Ali and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans
5 things we can learn from Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof

5 things we can learn from Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof
Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket

Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket
Is It Cake? on Netflix is perfect for frazzled, post-pandemic jelly-brains

Is It Cake? on Netflix is perfect for frazzled, post-pandemic jelly-brains
Harrow by Joy Williams review: A nihilistic vision of a joyless future

Harrow by Joy Williams review: A nihilistic vision of a joyless future
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy – escapism has never looked or tasted so good

Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy – escapism has never looked or tasted so good
Limbic by Peter Scalpello review: the dark side of queer writing

Limbic by Peter Scalpello review: the dark side of queer writing
The messy magic of The Beatles and Ben Corrigan’s fascinating podcast

The messy magic of The Beatles and Ben Corrigan’s fascinating podcast
More polite than passionate: has Bridgerton lost its sparkle?

More polite than passionate: has Bridgerton lost its sparkle?
Chilean Poet by Alejandro Zambra review: A dazzling jewel from a true original

Chilean Poet by Alejandro Zambra review: A dazzling jewel from a true original
The Worst Person in the World: A coming-of-age tale with a misleading title

The Worst Person in the World: A coming-of-age tale with a misleading title
Cymande – the most influential band you’ve never heard of

Cymande – the most influential band you’ve never heard of
Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart review: a contemporary literary hoot

Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart review: a contemporary literary hoot
Skint: the BBC’s new series of monologues are informed by lived experience of poverty

Skint: the BBC’s new series of monologues are informed by lived experience of poverty
The Imposter by Silvina Ocampo review: A glorious, unexpected joy


