Streaming's Hidden Costs: Why DVDs Were a Golden Age
From extortionate paywalls to fragmented libraries, modern streaming services make watching films at home more costly and frustrating than the DVD era ever was.
From extortionate paywalls to fragmented libraries, modern streaming services make watching films at home more costly and frustrating than the DVD era ever was.
A new Netflix documentary follows epidemiologist Shanna Swan as she challenges couples struggling to conceive to reduce plastic exposure, revealing startling health impacts.
A review of Howard Jacobson's novel 'Howl', exploring a Jewish headteacher's anguish over antisemitism in post-October 7 London, blending tragedy with dark comedy.
Kathryn Bigelow's 1991 action classic Point Break is more than just a film—it's a tribute to friendship, loss, and the homoerotic undertones that define its central bromance. For one writer, it's a comfort film that keeps a lost friend close.
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RecommendedTimothée Chalamet's exhaustive Oscars campaign for Marty Supreme backfired, with voters growing weary of his ubiquity and perceived arrogance, leading to a shutout at the Academy Awards.
Margareta Magnusson, the Swedish author whose book on 'death cleaning' became a global phenomenon, has passed away aged 92. Her work inspired a TV series and redefined decluttering.
The London Book Fair concluded with major deals including Idris Elba's MI6 thriller series, while publishers debated rising censorship concerns and diversity rollbacks in the industry.
Ryan Coogler's film Sinners secures four Oscars, highlighting Black cinema's artistic and commercial success, with themes of hope and unity resonating globally.
A tribute to comedian Graeme Garden on his birthday, featuring solver feedback on cryptic crossword themes and geographic clue deviations in The Guardian's puzzles.
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RecommendedAs Emerald Fennell's film sparks debate, we explore the pioneering brilliance of the Brontë siblings' novels, ranking them from least to most acclaimed.
The final series of BBC's Boarders delivers a sharp, nuanced conclusion to its satire of UK boarding schools, blending teen drama with incisive social commentary on race and class.
Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple's Arena and Marcos Morau's Étude deliver audacious, tech-infused performances at Palais Garnier, exploring identity and conformity in modern society.
Video StoreAge offers indie films on USB drives, blending digital convenience with physical ownership to challenge streaming giants and revive curated home viewing.
Axel Burrough, co-designer of Manchester's iconic Royal Exchange theatre and restorer of London's St Luke's church for the LSO, has died aged 79. His career spanned innovative cultural projects blending historic preservation with modern design.
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RecommendedMark Sowerby's documentary 'Don't Be Prey' explores his journey from investment banking to conquering the Oceans Seven, blending physical endurance with mental resilience in a gripping tale of overcoming fears.
Fifteen theatre critics in Scotland have written to the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh, condemning a divisive decision to exclude UK national publications from reviewing the press night of One Day: The Musical.
Primus frontman Les Claypool discusses his new AI-themed album with Sean Lennon, being rejected by Metallica for being 'too good', and his journey from church recordings to platinum success.
Patricia Piccinini's Skywhale and Skywhalepapa hot air balloons captivate Australia, inspiring tattoos, crafts, and wedding vows as they tour regional areas from March 21.
Melbourne Theatre Company's West Gate delivers a stunningly staged production about the 1970 bridge collapse, blending technical marvel with human drama.
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RecommendedNorway celebrates its first Oscar win as Sentimental Value takes best international film, hailed as a breakthrough from Sweden and Denmark's dominance in Scandinavian cinema.
Katie Price insists she is healthy and happy after Susanna Reid expresses concern over her dramatic weight loss on Good Morning Britain, discussing medical tests and her new marriage.
Superman Returns star Brandon Routh and She's All That actress Rachael Leigh Cook, both 46, officially debuted their romance at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 2026 Oscars viewing party in Hollywood.
This Morning presenter Steve Jones delighted fans by posting a nude holiday photo from a Japanese hot spring, humorously comparing it to his mother boiling hot dogs.
Bethesda teases a major Starfield announcement this week, likely the long-rumoured 2.0 update with quality-of-life improvements and a potential PlayStation 5 port.
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RecommendedA new BBC series explores how Manchester evolved from a bleak industrial city into a global music hub through the groundbreaking Madchester scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
Kim Kardashian stunned in a gold Gucci gown with blue contact lenses and towering heels at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, drawing mixed reactions from fans online.
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary placed a $1,000 wager on Timothée Chalamet winning Best Actor at the Oscars, but the Marty Supreme star lost to Michael B. Jordan.
The 2026 Oscars featured a comedic sketch suggesting MrBeast as a future host, referencing the Academy's upcoming move to YouTube from 2029.
OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue faces accusations of faking her pregnancy after a controversial 'breeding' event. Fans scrutinise her baby bump in a viral TikTok video, suggesting it is a prosthetic.
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RecommendedKing Charles attempted DJing at a Manchester event promoting creative arts for youth, receiving a warm welcome after recent anti-monarchy protests. The visit highlighted partnerships with indigenous leaders and honoured a WWII veteran.