The Guardian Culture

What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic entirely devoid of Greeks?

Set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, The Odyssey’s cast has been selected to ‘represent the world’. Fair enough – except that one key country seems to have gone completely unrepresented …There are the American accents, gleaming body suits and a muddy Dunkirk palette. And then there is Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, a casting choice that recently drew racist attacks from the usual moaners of the internet, including Elon Musk, who complained it wasn’t authentic. Authenticity matters. He’s

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

James Ellroy: ‘It’s satanic to me, the dependency people have on computers’

The outspoken crime novelist talks his provocative new book, his hatred of technology and why the film adaptation of LA Confidential is a ‘turkey’James Ellroy does not own a computer, his publicist explains, so will a phone interview be OK? When the self-proclaimed “mad dog of American crime fiction” picks up his landline at the appointed hour, it transpires that he has never owned a mobile phone either. Nor sent an email. Nor figured out how to turn on his ex-wife Helen Knode’s TV set.“Everythi

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Ambivalence by Brian Dillon review – an odd man out

The critic’s memoir’s is a portrait in determination to go against the grain and ‘pursue a life in words and ideas’Brian Dillon lost his parents early, his mother when he was 16, his father at 21. He writes of them in passing here, as he did in his first book, In the Dark Room, but with little overt display of grief. Narrated in the third person, with young Dillon a removed he rather than an emotionally manipulative I, this isn’t a weepy orphanhood memoir. It describes instead his awkward Dublin

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Madfabulous review – Callum Scott Howells shines as flamboyant aristocrat in hedonistic period romp

Howells puts in a strong turn as Henry Paget, a Victorian marquess who blows his inheritance on hosting wild parties and staging gender-defying theatrical performancesPlaying the shy Colin in Russell T Davies’s 2021 TV drama It’s a Sin, Callum Scott Howells had to be the humble caterpillar compared to Olly Alexander’s extravagant butterfly. But now Howells gets an upgrade to full butterfly status in this high-spirited and good-humoured drama from screenwriter Lisa Baker and director Celyn Jones,

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Time Machine Maidan’: A First-Person Doc Bridges the Ukraine War and 2013 Revolution to Paint a Portrait of Resistance (Exclusive Trailer)

The immersive film from Roman Liubyi and Volodymyr Tykhyy, debuting at the Sheffield DocFest on June 11, “time-travel” to show a generation "that once witnessed history" only to be called on "to defend the future it imagined."

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Wins Battle Against Censorhip in India After Being Blocked Amid Fears Theatrical Release ‘Would Break Up the India-Israel Relationship’

In a significant reversal, Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated feature “The Voice of Hind Rajab” has been cleared by India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that had blocked the politically sensitive film’s release in March. After weeks of controversy in India over its initial censorship of the film – which tells the real story of […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Wimmy Road Boyz by Sufiyaan Salam review – an electric debut set on Manchester’s Curry Mile

Written in breathless multilingual prose, this coming-of-age meets state-of-the-nation novel is an incredible literary performanceThree twentysomethings “drive and dream of an impossible night on an endless street. moving as a massive through mad sticky traffic, destination: where else? manchester, wilmslow road, the curry mile, yo!” Thus opens Sufiyaan Salam’s high-octane debut novel, written largely in gen Z lowercase – and you’re in for a ride.The Boyz are British Pakistani friends in their e

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Affection review – memory loss thriller that keeps you guessing benefits from winning performances

Terrific acting, especially an intriguingly ambiguous turn by child actor Julianna Layne, ground this twisty little horror debutWhen Ellie (Jessica Rothe) wakes up in bed in a house she doesn’t recognise, next to a man she doesn’t know, she naturally assumes the worst, in debut feature director BT Meza’s creepy thriller. Understandably, she freaks out, and is even more disconcerted when a little girl calling her mommy appears, distressed that Ellie doesn’t know who she is either. Has she been ki

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Pot shot takes top spot in World Food Photography awards 2026 – in pictures

A selection of winning images from this year’s World Food Photography awards. The photographs offer insights into the lives of people around the world through the lens of food, from growing, farming and harvesting to cooking, eating, celebrating and survivingA free exhibition of all 203 finalist images is at the Mall Galleries, London, from Wednesday 3 June to Sunday 7 June Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Spencer Pratt, Steve Hilton Overperform in Early California Primary Results

Progressives Nithya Raman and Tom Steyer sit outside the bubble for L.A. mayor and California governor with half the election tally in. Karen Bass and Xavier Becerra are both also in position to advance.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: alarming discoveries about IVF treatments in Cyrpus

An investigation into couples who have had shocking experiences in fertility clinics. Plus: more perfect comedy with Amandaland. Here’s what to watch this evening7pm, BBC TwoLike many couples, Beth and Laura went to northern Cyprus for separate IVF treatments and chose the same sperm donor for their two children. But DNA test results later suggested the siblings weren’t blood-related. In this astonishing investigation, Anna Collinson asks: “Have loose rules and little regulation led to wrongdoin

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt Lead in Early Returns in Bizarre L.A. Mayor’s Race

Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt led in early returns in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Nithya Raman running in third. However, it could still take days to determine which two candidates will face each other in November. Speaking to supporters at her election party just after 9 p.m., Bass […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Fired Scott Pelley Slams CBS News: “Incompetence and Unprofessionalism In the New Management Have Wreaked Havoc”

The veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent was fired on Tuesday by CBS News after a stormy meeting on Monday with incoming executive producer Nick Bilton.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor in early returns, as they seek to advance to a November runoff, while Tom Steyer trailed in third place. It may take days before the top two finishers in the primary are known. Becerra, a former health secretary in the Biden administration, had […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Scott Pelley Fires Back After ’60 Minutes’ Ouster: ‘The Collapse of Values at The Top Has Become Untenable’

Scott Pelley said he no longer recognizes “60 Minutes” in the months following the takeover of CBS News by Paramount Skydance, and accused the executive set in charge of the news division of “incompetence and unprofessionalism” that have “wreaked havoc” for months. Pelley, in his first statement since CBS News announced his termination Tuesday evening, […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Robert Pattinson Responds to Batman Body Backlash: “I Worked Out Every F***ing Day”

The actor said he installed a home gym to train for Matt Reeves' upcoming sequel.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘The CGI would have cost millions. I spent $2,000.’ Is Dreams of Violets AI slop – or the future of film-making?

It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iran’s anti-government protests in weeks – and now it’s the first AI-made movie to screen at a major film festival. It could transform indie film-making, claims the directorNext week a breakthrough 75-minute drama about the brutal crackdown in Iran on anti-government protesters in January will premiere at the Tribeca film festival in New York. It is called Dreams of Violets and is based on journalism, video footage and eyewitness acco

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Clarkson’s Farm review – you might as well call him Jeremy Kardashian

From his multi-million pound beer brand to souvenir emporium flogging cufflinks, there’s such a cult of personality around the bumbling berk now that he’s basically morphing into Kim, Khloé et al. Stick to the farming, Jeremy!By now, five series in, the fatal flaw at the heart of Clarkson’s Farm has become unignorable. Ultimately, this is meant to be a show about failure; about an oafish man who wades in to an industry he knows little about and mucks everything up.Except, well, it isn’t that any

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Heated Rivalry’ Goes All In on Physical Media Including Special Edition Blu-Ray and DVD

Fans of the Jacob Tierney-created series, and the Rachel Reid books they’re based upon, are getting the chance to buy ‘Heated Rivalry’ on Blu-Ray and DVD.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ella Langley Talks Tour Essentials, Favorite Binge Watch and the Celebrity Fans That ‘Blow My Mind’

On a rare day off from touring, the country star played a private performance at the Grand Ole Opry as part of a partnership with Chase.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026