Articles
Movie glamour does not a des res make
Houses the feature in films may catch the attention but would you really want to live in one?
Carey Mulligan playing with fire in classic role
Playing a well-known literary character is fraught with pitfalls for any actor.
Nick Park learns the perils of naming friends
When the Wallace & Gromit creator chose a track by the son of a family friend on Desert Island Discs he reignited a row about 'promotion'.
Late-blooming careers
As the Cuban artist Carmen Herrera enjoys a retrospective at a London art gallery at the age of 95, we look at others late-blooming careers, from Daniel Defoe to Frank McCourt.
Gorillaz give away album online
The Gorillaz are the latest band to let people have their latest album for free.
The Green Hornet finally hits the silver screen
This masked crusader was introduced a full two years before Superman, so why has it taken until now to see him on the silver screen?
EU taxman sets up as judge of what constitutes art
The European Commission has ruled that light sculptures by the American Dan Flavin should be classified as 'fittings' rather than 'art'.
Kathryn Schulz has a refreshing account of human error
New Year's resolutions are all about self-improvement, setting targets and doing the right thing.
The best music of 2010 and what to look for in 2011
The best listens of the past year, and a guide to what you can expect to be in heavy rotation in 2011.
Concert cancellations in 2010 cause for concern
2010 has been a year of lame excuses for pop stars cancelling performances, but Lady Gaga is loyal to her fans
Concept albums often get lost in an echo chamber
Concept albums are rarely successful and often pretentious.
Cultural Christmas guide - Charles Dickens to Coldplay
For many, Christmas is a time to revisit old movies and beloved books. But at what point does a seasonal favourite just become repetitive, and where are the modern classics to get you in the mood for a celebration? Here is a guide to the best cultural Christmas - from Charles Dickens to Coldplay.
Why musicians do intimate gigs
After a sell-out performance by Sir Paul McCartney in London this week for just 350 people, we look at the attraction of intimate gigs.
Documentaries seem unreal
The makers of the documentary Catfish have faced questions over how much of it is in fact staged and whether it could be a hoax.
Kate Morton is travelling in time
Kate Moreton's latest novel The Distant Hours continues her love for England and her passion for historical detail.
