Media, ideas, entertainment, and the cultural currents moving audiences and institutions.
Shark describes the project as her best work to date, created under a strict deadline to overcome a songwriting block, while also critiquing the burdens of celebrity and the impact of large language models on musician rights.
Following a four-year gap since his Grammy-winning Gemini Rights, Steve Lacy returns with Oh Yeah?, a record defined by collaborative songwriting, personal vulnerability, and a deliberate rejection of his teenage 'genius' label.
Christopher Nolan’s latest film adaptation has reignited global interest in Homer’s ancient Greek epic. The Guardian’s latest cultural guide offers a strategic roadmap for readers, blending academic insight with practical tools to decode the text’s complex narrative and oral traditions.
Readers of The Guardian share personal anecdotes about the late actor, recalling his impact on their careers, relationships, and views on social justice.
A six-part series on Stan starring Anna Friel as Dr Gloria Wall is critiqued for its airy aesthetic and lack of narrative tension, falling short of the high bar set by US competitor The Pitt.
Former partner Laura Tingle and director Gillian Armstrong pay tribute to the actor, who passed away suddenly at his farm while four new projects await release
Aged 80, the 'Pope of Trash' discusses the making of his angriest film, his decision to quit substances upon success, and draws parallels between his work and current political figures.
From Matthew Flinders’ Trim to modern conservation debates, the relationship between Australians and cats is complex, contentious, and deeply embedded in the nation’s history.
Armstrong reflects on Neill’s career, their personal interactions, and his memoir, expressing shock at his sudden passing.
Following the publication of its critics’ best-of-the-half-year list, The Guardian asked its audience to nominate their favourite records of the year so far.
Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema captures the true cost of conflict in a film that reimagines the Homeric legend through the lens of generational trauma and psychological anguish.
Writer and actor Karin McCracken’s play explores the physical and psychological impacts of heartbreak through classic breakup songs and literary references, beginning a new Australian tour at Arts Centre Melbourne on 14 July 2026.
Jane Campion’s tribute to Sam Neill reveals intimate details of their friendship, from their 1993 collaboration to his final days at St Vincent’s Hospital.
A curated collection of posters from the 1980s and 1990s reveals the visual language of activism, featuring works by Tracey Moffatt, Peter Chester, and Colin Russell, alongside Jackson’s personal memorabilia.
With only 41 cinemas worldwide equipped for the 1570 format, IMAX Melbourne has become a critical destination for fans willing to treat a movie screening as a primary travel objective.
From voicing a magpie in an Australian comedy to starring in a Hollywood monster blockbuster, Neill’s eclectic career defied easy classification.
From the nine-screen installation ‘The Visitors’ to the recurring piece ‘Me and My Mother’, Kjartansson’s show at the NGV blurs the line between performance and reality.
The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance has launched a workplace inquiry as musicians express anger over the marketing of the incident, which saw a student from the audience step in to complete the performance.
Milly Alcock leads a cast that includes Matthias Schoenaerts and Jason Momoa in a film that sidesteps the franchise’s notorious backstory baggage.
As the United Kingdom prepares to appoint its seventh prime minister in a decade, The Guardian has published a countdown of the most compelling fictional leaders on television, spanning from satirical comedies to high-stakes thrillers.
The 2026 shortlist features four first-time nominees and explores themes ranging from dementia and war to migration and loneliness, with the winner to be announced on 5 August.
Created by Ben Jenkins and directed by Daniel Nettheim, the show jumps between 1987 killings at a remote desert facility and a mirrored 2024 investigation, keeping viewers engrossed despite some familiar genre tropes.
After two forgettable seasons, the Game of Thrones prequel finally comes into its own – blazing back on to our screens with the most epic dragon-based smackdown imaginable. Fans can breathe a fiery sigh of relief!
A new generation of orchestral technology is shrinking pit bands across Australia, prompting the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance to seek bans similar to those in place in New York and Hamburg.
A Guardian investigation reveals that despite a high volume of 9,400 print books scheduled for 2024, many titles disappear from shelves within three months, while authors struggle with an average annual income of just $18,200.
Owner David Walsh’s decade-long project features a 30,000-book collection, major contemporary art installations, and a radical departure from the Dewey Decimal system, relying instead on digital tracking to navigate a space designed to mock elitist expectations.
Three thousand registrations mark the end of Tasmania’s winter festival as swimmers brave 3.2C air temperatures.
Despite its initial box office failure, Hironobu Sakaguchi’s 2001 CGI milestone endures as an exquisite achievement in animation, now streaming on Netflix in Australia and the UK.
From green orgone energy to an awkward Benedict Cumberbatch, The Guardian Culture dissects the moments in Madonna’s latest visual statement.
A curated selection of the year’s most compelling releases, featuring critical commentary on artists ranging from Kacey Musgraves to Dry Cleaning, as published by The Guardian Culture section.
Tara Morice and Paul Mercurio recall the grueling casting process, the international premiere at Cannes, and the film’s enduring impact on gender norms in local film.
The ceremony, hosted by Pink, celebrated a Broadway season that generated nearly $1.91 billion in ticket sales, with Bess Wohl’s Liberation taking the top play prize.
As streaming reshapes discovery and globalisation dilutes local influence, experts warn that the cultural specificity of Australian music is fighting to be heard.
With the UK franchise grappling with serious allegations of sexual assault, Australian participants and experts warn that the show’s format mainstreams dangerous stereotypes and fails to provide adequate psychological safeguards.
From a thriller-in-verse to a political treatise on the attention economy, editors and critics at Guardian Australia have selected the most compelling Australian books scheduled for release in June 2026.
The closure of the Tempe-based venue marks the end of an era for a space that hosted bands like Radio Birdman and Frenzal Rhomb, reflecting a broader collapse in affordable practice rooms across Australia.
Tenor: My Name is Pati premieres at the Sydney Film Festival, capturing the career of a singer who has overcome discrimination to secure bookings at the world’s most prestigious venues through 2029.
Those close to Satrapi state the cause of death was sadness, marking the loss of a pivotal cultural figure who translated Iranian women’s experiences for a global audience.
As experts point to screen-induced text fatigue and unfamiliarity with complex syntax, new strategies are emerging to rebuild literary stamina.
The concert concluded with a surprise stage appearance by his father, an architect and former owner of Gaza’s Al Deira hotel, cementing a night where personal artistry and geopolitical reality intersected.
When CMAT and Olivia Rodrigo face vitriol for polar-opposite fashion choices, the backlash signals a calculated campaign to limit how women can exist in the public eye.
The Guardian’s latest cultural dispatch highlights a diverse array of titles, including the zombie thriller We Bury the Dead, the musical sequel Wicked: For Good, and the Cape Fear series, alongside local dramas and satirical comedies.
A 21-year-old student’s impromptu performance saved a Sydney show after the scheduled musician fell ill, earning praise from composer Justin Hurwitz.
The Academy Award-winning editor, who shaped the rhythm and emotional core of iconic cinema, dies from metastatic cancer at her home in Rancho Mirage.