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The film based on Walter Lord’s 1955 account is much more accurate than James Cameron’s epic.
Poetry might seem like an odd way to communicate science research but the literary form can help engage a wide group of people
From editors looking to ‘expose the false art of life’ to others taking up the cause of the marginalised, writers went anonymous to share their uncomfortable truths.
The Marvel universe is expanding with new heroes in new films and shows that break new boundaries and tackle new genres.
Women in films are often damsels in distress. Psychology shows such representations can impact how people feel about violence and gender roles in real life.
Meet the mavericks who helped create the BBC – and refused to toe the line.
Many Easter treats hark back to medieval times.
Spanish musicians are increasingly producing reggaetón music while ignoring the colonial history of Spain and South America and also erasing its Black roots in the process
The success of the metaverse – whether people use it or not – will rely heavily on the environments that are created.
Everyone is going ‘goblin mode’, but does the trend unfairly malign goblins of folklore?
Depicted as a restrictive and painful undergarment, the corset is often depicted as a symbol of women’s oppression in period dramas.
The allusive artist continues to fascinate as a series of new productions try to understand the man behind the work.
A series of misfortunes and bad decisions led to the untimely death of the arctic explorer Captain Scott and his team.
Many of Russia’s creative class are speaking out against the war in Ukraine and experiencing financial repercussions. As a result, many are leaving the country
The only UK museum dedicated to the dialogue between art and religion, St Mungo’s serves a vital function in promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.
No longer restricted to the best international feature film, foreign-language movies are nominated in several categories this year.
Mei’s family run a temple to their ancestors in Toronto, depicting a rich and important tradition in Chinese culture.
Representations of girls on screen have become much better over the years but there is still a vocal audience who would rather they be tame and demure.
The bold and beautiful Fashioning Masculinities show reveals how male sartorial “transgressions” have a rich and complex history.
A provocative short film about a woman and her dog, Bestia highlights the impunity enjoyed by Chile’s military and politicians
“Sweden’s most wanted”, raps the controversial artist Yasin in his track 20 Talet. The rapper’s lyrics are without filter, direct, raw, born within a marginalised and often criminal environment, depicting…
It may have had a plot full of holes and some excruciating dialogue, but Basic Instinct persists thanks to the sheer charisma and star power of Sharon Stone.
The west African master has been awarded for his lifelong focus on grassroots architecture and empowering local communities.
The west Ukrainian city has long been both a symbol of Ukrainian identity and an effevescent, multicultural hub.