Six Nordic paintings that can help us rethink winter
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How TV spy thrillers are booming in an age of distrust
Netflix (Credit: Netflix) From Netflix mega-hit The Night Agent to Apple TV+’s beloved Slow Horses, tales of secret agents and sinister plots are becoming ever
From The Apprentice to Wicked, the 2025 Oscar nominations are the most political ever
Mongrel Media (Credit: Mongrel Media) The contenders for the film industry’s biggest prizes this year represent a range of genres and styles. But many are
The 17th Century painting that unlocks this mysterious image
National Gallery/ Trump/Vance Transition Team Following the release of the US president-elect’s official portrait, an expert reveals how scouring the pages of art history can
Why David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive is the greatest film of the 21st Century
Alamy (Credit: Alamy) It puzzled many viewers but delighted critics. We explain why the late, great David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive topped BBC Culture’s poll to
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40 of the most exciting books to read in 2025
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Why influencers are facing a pushback
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25 films to look forward to in 2025
Disney (Credit: Disney) The coming year sees the return of Superman, Avatar and Bridget Jones, along with new films from Bong Joon-ho, Paul Thomas Anderson
The surprising depths of the Real Housewives franchise
Getty Images These series about wealthy, middle-aged women dealing with personal dramas now span the globe. Here’s why they have acquired such a passionate fanbase