Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel Can Nothing Save Us?, set in Trump-era America and shaped by Las Vegas, accelerationism and his own health routine. He also reflects on addiction, family, aging and the limits of the internet.
Reese Witherspoon produces "Elle," a Prime Video prequel to "Legally Blonde," starring Lexi Minetree as a high school Elle Woods forced to move to 90s Seattle. The series aims for nostalgia but receives a critical review for its depressing aesthetic, bland new characters, and reliance on basic high school tropes, failing to fully capture the original's effervescence.
Millennial women are embracing teen girl dramas, drawn to themes of romance, friendship, and girlhood nostalgia. Shows like 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' and the 'Legally Blonde' prequel tap into a desire for simpler times and relatable coming-of-age struggles, offering validation and escapism.
A curated list of memorable queer characters in cinema, from the unapologetic to the complex, highlighting their impact on representation and storytelling.
Released 40 years ago, Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly was a dark fantasy that bombed at the US box office but later became a cult classic. Cast and crew reflect on its making, reception, and enduring legacy.
