Culture

Yes, We Do Need Another Pride and Prejudice Adaptation

The internet hate is getting exhausting

Sep 23 • Maan Jalal

Sorry, but The iPhone Duo is Ugly

Also, who asked for it? No one

Sep 14 • Maan Jalal

Ghosting Books, Dolly Parton & the Art of Stealing

Also, there are some things a WhatsApp can’t do no matter how many paragraphs you send

Sep 7 • Maan Jalal

Dolly Parton’s Storytelling Legacy, Harry Potter HBO Trailer, John Galliano’s Met Gala Exit

Also, Yayoi Kusama’s remarkable legacy, Laurie Anderson writes for readers 88 years in the future, and more of this week’s biggest culture stories

Sep 6 • Maan Jalal

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Is It Okay to Ghost a Book?

Some novels are great loves. Others are terrible dates.

Sep 3 • Maan Jalal

Why Trivia Is the Superior Form of Gaming

I put my theory to the test with Nerd Herd Trivia Wars, more than 1,000 questions and some extremely competitive friends

Sep 2 • Maan Jalal

Remembering Sliman Mansour, Hassan Hajjaj and a Miyazaki Masterpiece

Also my recent comfort watches, what stopped me scrolling in August, and what stood out from 1,243 pages from Alexandre Dumas

Aug 28 • Maan Jalal

Vibes of the Month: August

As we the last summer month comes to a close here are some of the best visuals that stopped us scrolling

Aug 27 • Maan Jalal

Will Distraction Kill Art? New Princess Diana Book Revealed, Marc Jacobs Sells

Also, eight big questions with Alymamah Rashed, a dystopian book recommendation, and a question about your attention

Aug 21 • Maan Jalal

We Are at War: Will Distraction Kill Art?

Our phones are pulling attention away from paintings, books, films and each other. But the pressure isn't only on audiences, it's on artists too

Aug 20 • Maan Jalal

Anne Hathaway, Eight Big Questions and an Internet Meltdown

Also, the House of the Dragon finale, Banksy’s £150K bill, and a trip to Orlando

Aug 14 • Maan Jalal

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

Aug 13 • Maan Jalal

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