As someone who grew up watching Diane Morgan’s appearances on Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe, it’s hard to separate her from the persona of Philomena Cunk. Cunk clearly became a phenomenon, going on to host the BBC2 five-part historical mockumentary Cunk on Britain, and Cunk and Other Humans, alongside releasing books under the name. Cunk is hard to describe […]Read More
As an avid reader of Alexander McCall Smith’s other works, I was intrigued by his short story collection Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations. Best known for his crime series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency set in Botswana, the British-Zimbabwean author has written more than a hundred books, many of which are set in his […]Read More
In backlash against the recent phenomenon of studios recreating classic films, Swedish director Anders Weberg is producing the experimental film Ambiancé – which will have a total running time of 720 hours. Set to be released globally on 31 December 2020, Weberg plans to destroy the only full-length copy of the film after its synchronised […]Read More
Kylie Minogue’s starring role in The Delinquents (1989) led to more than just $3m at the box office. Her portrayal of Lola Lovell in the Australian coming-of-age romantic drama also brought about the release of one of INXS’ biggest hits. The Australian band’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Michael Hutchence was then dating Minogue, whose character in the […]Read More
Actor Zoe Saldana has apologised for playing Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic Nina after accusations of wearing blackface for the role. Saldana, who is of Puerto Rican, Dominican and Haitian descent, wore a full bodysuit, prosthetic nose and false teeth to recreate the singer and civil rights activist on screen, as well as wearing […]Read More
Jordan Peele and Issa Rae are set to produce the Universal supernatural film Sinkhole, it was announced this week. The psychological horror will be an adaptation of the short story of the same name by Leyna Krow, which chronicles a young family who move into their dream home. What sets this home apart from all others, […]Read More
Fans of retro puzzle games rejoice: Tetris is to be brought to life on the big screen. The 80s-set biopic Tetris will detail the legal battle over the game’s ownership rights, with Taron Egerton signed on to star as video game entrepreneur Henk Rogers. Welsh Golden Globe winner Egerton is best known for his role […]Read More
In an uncharacteristic move for the Japanese company, Nintendo has issued a formal statement addressing allegations of sexual abuse and assault within the Super Smash Bros. community. Nintendo described the instances as “absolutely impermissible” and stated that they “condemn all acts of violence, harassment, and exploitation against anyone and that we stand with the victims”. […]Read More
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