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/film/2025/jun/23/spy-feelgood-movie-melissa-mccarthy

Melissa McCarthy Shines in Latest Spy Thriller: Feel-Good Film of the Year!

In the film “Spy” directed by Paul Feig, the storyline and characters might seem like they’ve been conjured up in ...

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/24/love-trouble-review-raw-study-skilfully-unpeels-the-ptsd-that-threatens-to-wreck-a-marriage

“Love & Trouble” Unveiled: A Raw Exploration of PTSD’s Impact on Marriage

Kerry and Kenny Watson’s love for each other is unequivocal. Kerry often admires Kenny, complimenting even the smallest details like ...

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/24/reconstruction-review-teens-re-enact-crimes-for-state-driven-pantomime-in-communist-romania

Reconstruction Review: Teens Reenact Historical Crimes in Romanian State Pantomime

A Surreal Glimpse into Romanian Political Satire Lucian Pintilie’s 1968 Romanian film presents an intriguing and eccentric political satire that ...

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/24/sudan-remember-us-review-vividness-and-vibrancy-in-intense-account-of-khartoum-uprising

Vivid and Vibrant: ‘Sudan, Remember Us’ Dives Deep into Khartoum’s Intense Uprising

Hind Meddeb, a film-maker of Franco-Tunisian-Moroccan descent who resides in Paris, was deeply moved by her firsthand experiences during the ...

Words of War review – Maxine Peake leads line as murdered Putin-critic journalist Anna Politkovskaya

Words of War Review: Maxine Peake Shines as Slain Journalist Anna Politkovskaya

A Dramatic Tribute to Anna Politkovskaya As a joint British-American endeavor, this film presents a dramatized depiction of the life ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jun/20/bring-the-house-down-by-charlotte-runcie-review-the-joy-of-the-hatchet-job

Bring the House Down Review: Revel in the Art of Scathing Critiques!

A Lesson in Judgement from the Past In the biblical story where Jesus is challenged to judge a woman accused ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jun/23/poem-of-the-week-the-song-of-arachnid-by-gillian-allnutt

Unveiling the Magic: “The Song of Arachnid” by Gillian Allnutt – Poem of the Week

The Melody of the Spider The Melody of the Spider Webs, both diminutive and expansive, embody simplicity, Transparent as a ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jun/23/endling-by-maria-reva-review-a-ukrainian-caper-upended-by-war

Endling by Maria Reva: A Riveting Ukrainian Adventure Altered by War

Maria Reva’s masterfully crafted and original debut novel presents a challenge for any reviewer trying to avoid spoilers. Reluctantly, I ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jun/24/among-friends-by-hal-ebbott-review-how-to-blow-up-your-life

“Among Friends” by Hal Ebbott: A Riveting Tale of Self-Destruction and Redemption

A Deep Bond Tested Amos and Emerson epitomize the ideal of male friendship, complete with deep trust, open communication, and ...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jun/23/marginalia-mania-how-annotating-books-went-from-big-no-no-to-booktoks-next-trend

Marginalia Madness: From Taboo to BookTok’s Hottest Trend

Readers generally fall into two camps: those who treasure their books in mint condition, shunning even the slightest crease, and ...