Moonrise Kingdom - review
Director Wes Anderson brings his trademark quirkiness to a delightfully oddball story of two 12-year-old runaways and a scout camp.
Here comes the Scandipop summer
Sunny sounds from the lands of darkness are on their way, says David Smyth.
Damien Hirst: Two weeks one summer, White Cube - review
How can Damien’s painting get any worse.
Beach House, Village Underground - review
Although the Baltimore duo had some wondrous moments their performance sometimes lacked passion.
What to expect when you're expecting - review
This rom-com's script about parenthood may not be up to scratch but it makes for some serious stargazing.
Personal best - review
A realistic tale of four black London sprinters trying to reach their Olympic goal.
Tales of the night - review
This portmanteau of fairy tales is charming enough but fails to be spine-tingling.
FIRST NIGHT: Posh, Duke of York’s Theatre
Laura Wade's Bullingdon satire triumphs in its well-deserved West End transfer.
EXHIBITION OF THE WEEK: Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned
Israeli video artist Yael Bartana has blurred fact and fiction to create a powerful film trilogy with which she aims to wake ‘the ghosts of history’.
Rising son: Rafe Spall's time has come
Timothy Spall’s once wayward son is as comfortable playing a goofy sidekick as he is a psycho killer. Now Ridley Scott has cast him in this summer’s sci-fi smash Prometheus. Amy Raphael meets rising star Rafe Spall
CDs of the week...
Our critics round up the week's best pop, world and jazz albums...
Promethipedia: the lowdown on Ridley Scott's new blockbuster Prometheus
The hype generated by Ridley Scott’s new £200 million epic Prometheus, the prequel to the Alien films, has already intrigued audiences. Nick Curtis reveals all about this summer’s big movie.
Cannes feels the love
European arthouse cinema seems to have turned its back on bleak visions of the past in favour of a new focus on matters of the heart, says Nick Roddick.
Interview: David Oyelowo
The British star tells Nick Curtis why producer George Lucas had to pay for the distribution of their new film, Red Tails.
POP REVIEW: Westlife, O2 Arena
The ruthless pop machine drags on in this farewell tour, but we all know this won't be the last we see of them.
POP REVIEW: Elvis Costello, Albert Hall
Audience members take to the stage to select songs, and Russell Crowe makes a remarkable musical cameo, but it's Costello who proves he's the real master.
CANNES - FIRST REVIEW: Sightseers
A killer comedy with deadpan delivery from Ben Wheatley.
FIRST NIGHT: The Suit, Young Vic
Stuffed with fillers, this vague production is real disappointment from the World Stages London festival which aims to celebrate "dynamic cultural communities".
OPERA REVIEW: Sum, Royal Opera House
Composer Max Richter turns David Eagleman's book into a an immersive and sweetly fascinating hour and a half of total theatre.
THEATRE REVIEW: 6 Actors in Search of a Director, Charing Cross
The latest outpouring from writer/director Steven Berkoff subjects us to 90 minutes of a hideous actorly in-joke, but without the jokes.
JAZZ REVIEW: Ciyo’s Guitar Collective, Pizza Express Jazz Club
A unsubsidised guitarist who, with nothing to guide him but a working pair of ears, put together a wonderful band at this small Soho club.
THEATRE REVIEW: Chariots of Fire, Hampstead
Mike Bartlett’s generous interpretation of the Oscar-winning early-Eighties film is already scheduled to transfer to the West End, and it’s the sort of stirring crowd-pleaser that is likely to do well there.
COMEDY REVIEW: Cantina, Wonderground
An Australian circus hybrid with darker tones and a mix of acrobatics and stiletto-heeled sadomasochism.
INTERVIEW: Slash is back
Rock’s great reformed guitarist has a rollicking new album, a classy lead singer and some great songs — now it’s all about the music.
Listen to this...
Our critic David Smyth shares what he's listening to this week
Interview: Delilah
The 21-year-old singer has overcome family tragedy and difficult managers yet now she’s supporting Prince on tour.
Cannes Film Festival - in pictures
Follow the glitz and glamour as stars arrive for the 65th Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes Film Festival - in pictures
Biggest ever image of the Queen, and she also appears made out of stamps, cheese and BEER
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No end to Tube nightmare as commuters warned of MORE chaos tonight
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Double dip recession is worse than feared as UK faces ‘hurricane’
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They attacked "like a pack" raining fists on a defenceless legal secretary. Yesterday they walked free from court. No wonder their victim says she has been denied justice.
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Mayor demands report from Transport for London into Jubilee Line nightmare that left hundreds of commuters trapped for hours underground
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Author Will Self flees with his children after roof of £1million Georgian Stockwell townhouse collapses
Man v Woman v Food: the big burger challenge
New kids from the Bloc: new wave of Russians settling in London
London drug dealer pictured himself with bags of cannabis and wearing crown of £20 notes
BarChick: Janet's Bar
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