Culture

Don’t denounce Timothée Chalamet for what he said about opera and ballet – prove him wrong

For these art forms to thrive, they need to attract young people. The Oscar contender’s comments are just the conversation starter they need

America’s Stories, Through a Doll’s Eyes

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Six Books That Simply Must Be Talked About

These six books demand discussion—with a pal, a date, or a book club.

Six Bizarre Movies That Are Actually Fun to Watch

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Vladimir to Hoppers: the week in rave reviews

Rachel Weisz obsesses over Leo Woodall in an addictive new drama, while Pixar’s latest riffs on everything from Avatar to Dr Dolittle. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews

Why are today’s children’s books and films often so much better than adult ones?

It’s not simply that kids’ culture has improved since I was young. Across stage, screen and cinema, grownup offerings pale in comparison to those aimed at my son