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How did you grow up to be a writer and a filmmaker? My childhood was a dream. It was spectacular. I had extreme privilege and at the same time extreme strictness. I was the only child and my mother, too, was the only child. My parents were divorced. My father was Russian. My mother studied at Cambridge. She was an extraordinary woman just like her father. My grandfather topped the Mathematics exam in Cambridge and he was the first Indian to do so. He was a major celebrity in India and he was particularly revered in his…

In this series we ask authors, Guardian writers and readers to share what they’ve been reading recently. This month, recommendations include relatable novels, an unusual rock memoir and nonfiction to help us get to grips with international politics. Tell us what you’ve been reading in the comments.Carlo Rovelli, writerI am very worried about the international situation at present and fear that the west is making serious mistakes – misjudging its long-term prospects. My recent readings are aimed at getting more clarity on…

Comedian Humphrey Ker has shared Ryan Reynolds‘ reponse to being called a “c***” at the first Wrexham match he attended.The Hollywood actor, 45, recently bought the football club with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney, and, in February 2022, took full control of the club.The story of their £2m investment will be told in documentary series Welcome to Wrexham, which will be released on Disney Plus.The pair have attended several matches, but according to comedian Ker, who they appointed Executive…

Virgin Media is finally catching up with Sky Q and Sky Glass, thanks to the launch of the Disney+ app on its popular TV 360 set-top box. Until now, users of this premium device needed to own another streaming dongle, such as a Fire TV Stick, to access this popular content but it appears that has now all changed.Virgin has just announced the arrival of this must-have app with users also confirming it's already on their device. Posting a message on its community forum page, one excited Virgin Media customer named Matt said:…

In this series we ask authors, Guardian writers and readers to share what they’ve been reading recently. This month, recommendations include excellent nonfiction about migration, immersive romance novels and a sharp account of the coronavirus pandemic. Tell us what you’ve been reading in the comments.Hannah Giorgis, writerI read romance novels year-round, but something about the sun shining for more than three consecutive days makes me want nothing more than to lie in the grass with a whole pile of them. It’s not strictly…

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber’s relationship is getting stronger with time. The singer has recently spent some quality time with his wife Hailey Bieber during a romantic date night. The couple, who have been married for three years, headed out for a quiet dinner for two at one of their favourite restaurants, Sushi Park, in West Hollywood, as per DailyMail. They were seen leaving the building, which is situated along the world-famous Sunset Boulevard, with their bodyguard following close behind. While making their way…

In this series we ask authors, Guardian writers and readers to share what they’ve been reading recently. This month, recommendations include some brilliant short story collections, impressive Irish writing and an unflinching tale of war. Tell us what you’ve been reading in the comments.Sinéad Gleeson, writerGwendolyn Brooks was an extraordinary poet and until this year, I didn’t know she also wrote fiction. Her episodic novella Maud Martha is a coming-of-age story told through the prism of race and class. Every page says…

via Marvel Studios The curious case of Captain Marvel still continues to confound, confuse, and generally mystify Marvel Cinematic Universe supporters, and we’re talking about fans who exist on either side of the divide on its merits. A box office haul in excess of $1.1 billion makes it the franchise’s highest-grossing origin story ever, the second top-earning solo debut for a major character behind Black Panther, and it still ranks as the sixth-most lucrative installment in the superhero series that isn’t an…

So far, Hustle has been one of 2022’s most pleasant cinematic surprises.The Adam Sandler-starring sports drama has been embraced by fans and critics alike, propelling Hustle to not just one, but two Rotten Tomatoes records for the actor.Hustle sees Sandler play Stanley Sugerman, a basketball scout who finds a hidden gem in Spanish unknown Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangomez), whom he takes back to the US.The film very nearly looked a lot different, with Netflix imposing one major change on the script before filming began.While…

Zach Aguilar, the voice actor behind Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles has shared his favourite scenes to record ahead of June’s Nintendo Switch release. In a recent Q&A interview with NME, Zach Aguilar spoke about his time playing the main character from the popular shonen anime, sharing why he was personally interested in playing the role of Tanjiro. On the topic of recording his favourite scenes in the video game adaptation, Aguilar said that he loved acting the scenes…