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Anne Hathaway and Her Memes: A Portrait of What the Internet Does to Famous Women
From Hathahate to Hathaslay, what Anne Hathaway’s public life reveals about fame, control and our growing entitlement to celebrity
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Banksy’s £150K Bill, Zendaya’s Mystery Brooch, Netflix’s Stolen Nicolas Cage Film
Also, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey fuels a poetry revival, Anne Hathaway responds to bizarre pregnancy rumours, and more of this week’s biggest…
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Great Big Questions: Sliman Mansour
The pioneering Palestinian artist on why creativity comes from sustained thought, how he knows a painting is finished, and the importance of respecting…
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The Exhibition List: The Art of Looking Closely
Four exhibitions that deserve more than one visit, from intimate personal worlds to histories preserved through objects and photographs
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale Review: Rhaenyra Has Gone Too Far
A deep dive into the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, from the Battle of Tumbleton and Helaena's fate to the biggest questions heading into Season 4
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45 Book Adaptations, One Big Scandal and a Forgotten Thriller
Also, this week's biggest cultural stories, two podcast episodes, and a question every film lover should answer
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