Culture
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How ‘shocking’ musical Hair escaped UK censorship
The formal innovations might not have worried the Lord Chamberlain too much, but some of the songs’ lyrics would definitely…
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The hidden meanings in a US masterpiece
Marshall also scatters mirrors across School of Beauty, School of Culture, a nod to Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait(1434) and…
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The best culture to look forward to this autumn
Elsewhere, if you’re a fan of domestic thrillers featuring expensive furnishings, then two shows should be for you: Netflix’s The…
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Why ‘the most controversial queen in history’ was so hated
Presented to the French court as a peace offering after years of hostility with Austria, Marie Antoinette had split allegiances that mired…
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Leonardo DiCaprio stars in a ‘dazzler’ of a comedy-action-drama
At the immigrant centre, Perfidia encounters the sinister Captain Steven Lockjaw, a character as broadly drawn as his name. Sean…
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How The Morning Show became TV’s most chaotic drama
Apple TV+The show is headlined by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, both of whose characters have experienced major plot twists…
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This ‘enthralling’ wildfire drama ‘immerses us in noise, heat and danger’
Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in the true story of a heroic rescue which took place in California in…
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The tiny island seized by Britain to foil the USSR
In 1955, annexation of Rockall was about ensuring national security. But within a few decades, the government became more concerned…
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Michelangelo to Banksy: The controversial artworks that fell foul of the law
Getty ImagesNudes in Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment were covered up after they were found to contravene a ban on “lasciviousness”…
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15 of the best albums of the year so far
Olafur Arnalds & Talos – A Dawning Icelandic musician/producer Olafur Arnalds has spanned numerous musical styles, including neo-classical, punk rock…
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