Land by Maggie O'Farrell Review: Ambitious Mapmaking Tale

Maggie O'Farrell's 10th novel, set after the Irish famine, follows a surveyor and his son mapping a peninsula. Blending myth and history, it's a dense family saga that struggles with dialogue but promises a rich film adaptation.

Fuck the Polis: Cryptic Docu-Essay on Greek Myth

A review of Rita Azevedo Gomes' lyrical but frustrating docu-essay 'Fuck the Polis', exploring tensions between classical ideals and modern Greece through dense poetic texts and visual collages.

Wanderlove: Holiday Romance Trend 2026

More people seek love abroad, feeling more attractive on holiday. Bumble reports 53% hope for summer romance. But potential pitfalls exist for wanderlove.

Monroe Lookalikes Set Record in Palm Springs

A record 1,034 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gathered in Palm Springs to celebrate the Hollywood icon's 100th birthday, setting a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Monroe.

My Only Boy Review: Darkly Funny Dystopia

Rosa Rankin-Gee's My Only Boy is a bleak yet witty near-future dystopia exploring climate crisis, political instability, and corporate corruption through a surprising romance.

Hollywood's Filler Obsession Hurts Acting

The rise of cosmetic procedures like fillers and Botox in Hollywood has led to stiffer faces, limiting actors' ability to emote and sparking debate about beauty standards and performance quality.

Sir Kenny Dalglish Reveals Cancer Treatment

Sir Kenny Dalglish, the Liverpool legend, has announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old inadvertently revealed the news on social media and has requested privacy.

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