Culture

Explore the intersection of American culture, media, arts, and societal values. This section examines cultural shifts, social justice movements, and the diverse voices that influence how the U.S. sees itself and the world.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/aug/26/good-and-evil-and-other-stories-by-samanta-schweblin-review-grasping-the-essence-of-horror

Grasping Horror: Samanta Schweblin’s ‘Good and Evil and Other Stories’ Unveiled!

At its core, horror explores the unsettling idea that our personal boundaries are not as solid as we believe. It ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/aug/26/everything-we-do-is-music-by-elizabeth-alker-review-how-the-classics-shaped-pop

Classical Roots of Pop Music: How Icons Were Shaped by the Classics

Among the intriguing revelations in the book is the fact that the BBC’s standard tape recording technology until the 1970s, ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/aug/27/a-truce-that-is-not-peace-by-miriam-toews-review-a-memoir-of-great-scope-and-intimacy

Exploring the Motivations of a Writer: Miriam Toews When pondering the question “Why do I write?”, George Orwell listed four ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/aug/26/false-war-by-carlos-manuel-alvarez-review-a-new-vision-of-migration

False War Review: Carlos Manuel Alvarez’s Bold New Vision of Migration

Carlos Manuel Álvarez’s latest novel, “False War,” intricately weaves multiple narratives that explore the Cuban migration experience, presenting a rich ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/aug/29/transcendence-for-beginners-by-clare-carlisle-review-a-philosophers-guide-to-enlightenment

Unlock Enlightenment Now: Clare Carlisle’s “Transcendence for Beginners” Reviewed

Throughout history, philosophers have drawn inspiration from various elements of nature. For instance, Nietzsche was moved by mountains, while Plato ...

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/26/the-jury-trial-review-reality-tv-channel-4

Reality TV on Trial: Channel 4’s “The Jury Trial” Sparks Controversy and Debate!

Following the success of The Traitors, which captivated UK audiences with its unique blend of high-drama reality TV and psychological ...

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water review – Spike Lee gets straight to the defiant, joyous soul of New Orleans

Spike Lee Captures New Orleans’ Spirit: “Katrina: Come Hell and High Water” Review

The impact of Hurricane Katrina remains immeasurable, blending a catastrophic natural disaster with stark racial and socio-economic disparities that predominantly ...

Dear Viv review – this fascinating tribute to The Vivienne is astonishingly candid

Astonishingly Candid: “Dear Viv” Pays Fascinating Tribute to The Vivienne

A Modern Icon’s Rise and Untimely Demise The Vivienne was on a trajectory to become a legend of this century, ...

Atomic review – the intro is the most hardcore 37 seconds of TV this year

Atomic Review: The Most Hardcore 37 Seconds of TV This Year Unveiled!

An Introduction to High-Speed Thrills and Unforeseen Alliances There’s an old saying that goes, “If you can’t handle the heat, ...

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/29/kpopped-review-apple-tv-star-packed-singing-contest

KPopped! Exclusive Review: Apple TV’s Star-Studded Singing Show Unveiled

The trailer for the new show KPOPPED, produced by Lionel Richie, is a dazzling showcase featuring stars like Megan Thee ...