The Guardian Culture

The hill I will die on: Let me tell you the one big problem with art galleries. There’s too much art | Isabel Brooks

They often boast thousands of great works – but who needs that? I can only really engage with one or two before feeling exhaustedVisiting an art gallery always goes the same way for me. I look at one artwork. I look at the next artwork. And then the next. What was the first one again? Was it of a farm? Who knows? I reach the inevitable conclusion: there are simply too many paintings. After about 15 minutes I’ve had enough and don’t want to look at any more art; by the time I reach the gift shop

entertainment  May 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

I couldn’t understand my mother’s dementia – until a character from Rivals showed me the way

When my mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, one remark in Jilly Cooper’s romp made me realise how much my happiness is tied to her wellbeingAs a longtime Jilly Cooper fan, I lapped up the TV adaptation of Rivals. There were so many fantastic moments: Maud O’Hara arriving at her own party dressed up to the nines, riding on a camel; David Tennant, as TV mogul Tony Baddingham, smashing up the Corinium Studios set when his arch enemy Rupert Campbell-Black scores a key point in their rivalry. My most

entertainment  May 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Guide #245: UK garage means summer, and a surprise Mis-Teeq reunion is bringing the heat

In this week’s newsletter: Yes, it’s technically still spring, but with garage already pumping out and the 00s legends making a comeback, it’s time to celebrate the often-overlooked women who defined the genre• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHello everyone. I’m Coco Khan, covering for Gwilym this week, and I’m officially calling it. Summer is here.No, I’m not a meteorologist or an astronomer – rather, I rely on a measure I’ve developed over many summers: the UKG Index.

entertainment  May 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Cape Fear: Amy Adams is incredible in this twisty remake of the classic Scorsese thriller

Javier Bardem and his co-star are brilliant as the duelling pair at the heart of a dread-packed psychological drama – where evil lurks in plain sightThe 1991 revenge thriller Cape Fear boasts many famous moments. A teddy bear rigged with fishing wire. A drowning man speaking in tongues. But the image I cannot shake is the back of a sailboat, piloted by a lawyer who is being hounded by Max Cady, a rapist he once sent to jail. The boat is called Moana. It makes sense – throughout Polynesia, moana

entertainment  May 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: the weird, wild story of kidnapped racehorse Shergar

How the IRA got their hands on the world’s most valuable horse. Plus, dancers and jugglers ahoy in the grand final of Britain’s Got Talent. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4 “Somebody comes up with the idea that they’re going to kidnap a racehorse.” In 1983, Shergar was the most valuable horse in the world, worth about £10m. But with the IRA in need of funds, three men in balaclavas with machine guns stole him and demanded a ransom. The extraordinary story is told by racing insider

entertainment  May 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

From Backrooms to Boards of Canada: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

A horror film takes on the internet craze for user-generated paranormal tales, and Macca returns with his most affecting songs in yearsBackrooms Out nowPeople have enjoyed spinning spooky yarns about uncanny spaces since before the advent of the written word, and this A24 horror (starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass) capitalises on that fascination via a big-screen version of the internet phenomenon of Backrooms. That is, an infinite empty limbo where you might find yo

entertainment  May 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

From Make That Movie to Sugar: the week in rave reviews

Sam Campbell’s meta sitcom might well be the funniest show of the year, and Bob Mould and co return to the live stage as loud and joyous as ever. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Variety

Lucasfilm Pays Tribute to ‘Star Wars’ Editor Marcia Lucas: ‘Deeply Saddened’

Lucasfilm has posted a statement mourning the death of Marcia Lucas, George Lucas’ former wife who was one of three to share an Oscar for editing “Star Wars.” The editor of iconic ’70s films including “Taxi Driver” died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif following a battle with metastatic cancer. She was 80.  “Lucasfilm was deeply […]

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Bill Maher Blasts Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert Series Lineup: “It Shows He’s Concerned for the Unemployed”

Bret Michaels, The Commodores, Young MC, Morris Day and Martina McBride are among the artists who have dropped out of the event's lineup.

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Variety

Bill Maher Brutally Mocks Trump’s Disastrous Freedom 250 Concert

Before accused sexual harasser Neil deGrasse Tyson joined the show for a softball interview, “Real Time” host Bill Maher dedicated a large chunk of his monologue Friday night to President Trump’s unfortunate Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 6, 2026. “We’re having a 250th […]

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Dan Levy Compares ‘Heated Rivalry’ Success to That of ‘Schitt’s Creek’: Both “Only Exist Because Canada Saw Value in Them First”

Levy was honored alongside Hannah Einbinder, Noah Schnapp, Jane Lynch and 'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney at Critics Choice's LGBTQ+ celebration.

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Craig Ferguson to Host CNN Original ‘American on Purpose’: Where to Stream New Series Online

The former 'Late Late Show' host is traveling nationwide to explore the defining ideas — and contradictions — at the United States' core.

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Variety

’13 Reasons Why’ Actors Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos Reunite at Filipino Forces Event

The stars of “13 Reasons Why” Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood. The dinner brought together influential Filipinos across fashion, entertainment and tech. Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, writer and director of Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” Januel Mercado, “The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva (Actress, The […]

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Variety

‘The Pitt’ Star Kristin Villanueva Says She Would Like to Explore Producing at Filipino Forces Event

“The Pitt” star Kristin Villanueva said she would like to explore producing. Speaking at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood, Villanueva who plays Princess on the HBO show revealed that she hoped to add to her resume. “On a career level, I’ve been an actress for the past almost 20 years, and I’ve […]

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Variety

Frankie Valli Cancels Concerts for Remainder of 2026 ‘to Focus on My Health’

Frankie Valli, who at 92 has never lost his love for the road, announced Friday that he is canceling the remainder of his concert dates for 2026, due to health issues. “I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows,” he said on social media, “but I have decided to […]

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Editor Behind ‘Star Wars’, Dies at 80

Lucas also worked with her ex-husband, George Lucas, on ‘Return of the Jedi’ and ‘American Graffiti’.

entertainment  May 30, 2026

Variety

Nithya Raman Calls on Governor Candidates to Back Uncapped Film Credits

In the final days before the Tuesday election, L.A. Councilwoman Nithya Raman urged candidates for governor on Friday to support uncapped tax incentives for film and TV production. Raman appeared outside Radford Studios with entertainment figures who support her mayoral campaign, including Mike Schur, Cord Jefferson, and Kay Cannon. “We must ensure that Hollywood remains […]

entertainment  May 29, 2026

Variety

How to Watch the Original ‘Backrooms’ YouTube Series That Inspired Kane Parsons’ Eerie A24 Film

Having already grossed more than $10 million in previews, “Backrooms,” the latest feature from A24 and the debut directorial effort of 20-year-old Kane Parson, is already posed to be a box office hit.  Out in theaters nationwide now, the horror film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Avan Jogia, Lukita Maxwell and […]

entertainment  May 29, 2026

Variety

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar for editing “Star Wars,” directed by her former husband George Lucas, died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was 80. The family’s attorney confirmed she died of cancer. “Marcia will be remembered as a brilliant storyteller, a trailblazer for women in film, a loving mother and grandmother, a generous […]

entertainment  May 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Avan Jogia Wants to Bring You Into His World

When choosing his latest projects, 'Backrooms' and '56 Days,' the actor and filmmaker was specifically seeking out roles that not only immersed him but also the audience. That's exactly what he got.

entertainment  May 29, 2026