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Sob stories: 25 movies to watch if you need a good cry

Get out those tissues! It's time to dive into the best tearjerkers of all time. These are the movies that make you cry, weep and mourn, and remind you that this medium has more to offer than just spectacle.

2024-01-29T09:11:42Z

21 children’s shows that proved there’s good in the world

Small screen wonders for kids have made Earth a better place since Jim Henson put his hand up a big bird. With that, let’s look at the children’s shows that prove there’s good in the world.

2024-01-17T10:05:07Z

‘It’s been a thrill!’ My first time at Melbourne’s mind-boggling comedy festival

What’s the biggest comedy festival in the world? Parochial Britons would say Edinburgh. Internationalists may consider Montreal’s Just for Laughs. They would all be wrong. Just for Laughs is out of the running: it filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, its future in doubt. And the Edinburgh fringe is a performing arts festival not just comedy. So for now, if only on that technicality, Melbourne has the biggest comedy festival in the...

2024-04-19T15:28:30Z

New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting

New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting - An attorney has been added to the special prosecution team that is pursuing an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie “Rust."

2024-04-18T20:54:34Z

Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music

Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music - T Bone Burnett is best known for production work like the `O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

2024-04-18T17:34:33Z

20 facts you might not know about 'Return of the Jedi'

It ended the Star Wars trilogy, back when it was truly just a trilogy. Grab a stuffed Ewok and kick back to read these 20 facts you might not know about Return of the Jedi.

2024-04-14T22:51:04Z

29 TV Spin-Offs That Were As Good Or Better Than The Show They Came From

Sometimes a TV spin-off deserves the same love of its parent TV show.

2024-04-18T01:00:23Z

How to enjoy a car-free holiday to Los Angeles

How to enjoy a car-free holiday to Los Angeles - Think you need a car to explore LA? Think again

2024-04-15T15:42:01Z

Did Hailey Bieber Just Go Trouserless At Coachella?

It looks to be the go-to style this festival season

2019-11-21T11:44:42Z

London Tide review: The National’s moody Dickens musical is hamstrung by PJ Harvey’s dirge-like songs

London Tide review: The National’s moody Dickens musical is hamstrung by PJ Harvey’s dirge-like songs - 3/5 Ben Power’s deft adaptation of Dickens’ sprawling novel emphasises its brilliant characters and eternally relevant themes, but the bleak production and dour music wrestle with one another rather than cohering as a whole

2024-04-17T23:08:03Z

The 25 most entertaining horror movies

Horror movies are a bit like Halloween candy. They come in different shapes, sizes and flavors. They can be sweet, sour, scary, dark, light, terrifying, mystifying and entertaining. These are our picks for the most entertaining of the genre.

2024-04-15T22:07:06Z

Instagram Blend could surface reels for you and a friend

The feature, currently in internal testing, generates a private feed of reels based on two people’s interests.

2024-03-30T16:07:03Z

Close Your Eyes review – melancholy magic as Víctor Erice addresses his own enigmatic legacy

A new film by the veteran Spanish director Víctor Erice is cause for celebration, particularly since his latest, Close Your Eyes, is only his fourth feature since his debut, 1973’s exquisite The Spirit of the Beehive. And it’s likely that this picture, about the unexplained disappearance of a movie actor mid-shoot, and a film director who ran out of stories to tell, is, in part, an attempt to address his own enigmatic legacy. A rumpled,...

2024-04-14T11:15:32Z

This Is Spinal Tap at 40: the note-perfect rock satire still goes up to 11

The bands that come together organically, without the aid of want ads or tear-off flyers stapled to telephone poles, are generally catalyzed by a mixture of chemistry, inspiration and boredom. A few guys – more often than not, it’s still guys – hang out, realize they get along, bond through their overlapping tastes, and then grow fidgety to do something about it. Screwing around becomes noodling, noodling becomes jamming, jamming becomes...

2024-03-02T09:19:29Z

The 10 best things to do in Reykjavik

Despite its modest proportions, you won’t ever be short of anything to do in Reykjavik. Alongside alluring natural sights — Tjörnin Lake, the pretty harbour, Mount Esja — the capital also offers museums and art galleries galore, plus some fascinating architecture (the soaring Hallgrimskirkja church being a case in point), and a unique blend of loca...

2023-04-12T09:57:46Z

North Korea debuts propaganda song praising ‘friendly father’ Kim Jong-un

North Korea debuts propaganda song praising ‘friendly father’ Kim Jong-un - Music video features North Koreans of different backgrounds belting out lines such as: ‘Let’s brag about Kim Jong-un, a friendly father’

2024-04-19T11:50:38Z

Police open investigation into American Idol star Mandisa’s death aged 47

Police open investigation into American Idol star Mandisa’s death aged 47 - Singer’s cause of death is not yet known

2024-04-19T14:50:40Z

20 facts you might not know about 'The Bourne Identity'

Sure, there are a lot of movies about hitmen. It’s not exactly an original idea. However, every hitman movie isn’t the same. Take, for example, The Bourne Identity. Here are 20 bits of trivia.

2023-12-09T21:06:14Z

Nearly a billion Indians head to the polls as six-week election gets under way

Amid the rows of brightly coloured T-shirts, flags and other election-themed knick-knacks on display at New Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) merchandise stands out from the rest. The bustling market is a one-stop shop for political paraphernalia and, with the first round of six weeks of voting opening on Friday, shopkeepers say ...

2024-04-19T10:48:55Z

20 of the most diehard fan bases in pop culture

From those who raved about Beethoven in the 19th century to the teens and tweens who pushed Beatlemania, they all helped build up the idea that when you love someone’s work or something, you go hard. With that, these are the most diehard fan bases in pop culture ever.

2024-03-27T14:37:01Z

Laura Jackson on how to host the ultimate garden party

Margaritas and the One Day soundtrack on a loop

2024-04-05T14:45:27Z

Civil War is a gripping thriller

Film review: Civil War (15) - seen at The Light Cinema, Wisbech Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Jesse Plemons Director: Alex Garland Run time: One hour, 49 minutes Alex Garland’s new film Civil War takes the setting of a modern-day US internal conflict and follows a group of war journalists across the country as they look t...

2024-04-19T07:57:32Z

The Best Movies Based On True Stories

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction...

2023-05-09T16:03:16Z

10 Unexpected Benefits Of Hosting An Exchange Student In Your Home

10 Unexpected Benefits Of Hosting An Exchange Student In Your... The post 10 Unexpected Benefits Of Hosting An Exchange Student In Your Home appeared first on Be Right Back by Mary.

2024-04-11T10:04:53Z

The 30 best-ever BAFTAs red carpet looks

We’ve rounded up the best-ever BAFTAs red carpet looks of all time, and we don't think these A-listers have looked better

2024-04-12T21:10:39Z

The most amazing things to do in Paris

The problem visitors to Paris have is there is just too much to do, from its world-class museums to utterly staggering art galleries. Here is Telegraph destination expert Hannah Meltzer's guide to the very best experiences and attractions in the city, from ripping down the Champs-Élysées in a quirky retro sidecar to insider tips on tackling classic...

2024-02-02T15:07:25Z

The most intriguing & mysterious bands of all time

When it comes to music, intrigue and mystery can be just as important as lyrics and notes. Here's our list of 20 bands, past or present, that fit the bill.

2022-07-26T11:02:37Z

The 25 most memorable fictional bands

Great bands don't have to be real. What does that mean? There are plenty of great bands that exist only on the screen. Sure, some fictional bands have managed to play some real-life gigs, but you get the point.

2024-02-20T11:35:57Z

20 great but forgotten movies from the '90s

The '90s were a monumental decade for movies, both in terms of innovation and success. Most of the classics made tons of money and went onto to become cinematic touchstones.

2023-10-20T09:15:07Z

Everything you need to host a craft night in for friends

Staying in is the new going out, don't you know?

2024-04-17T09:31:38Z

Roku Upgrades Viewing Experience with New Features

The improvements include better picture quality, more personalization, Backdrops, and more

2024-04-10T22:00:40Z

30 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.

2024-02-05T17:02:56Z

Orlando travel guide: Where to stay, what to do and the best restaurants on offer

Trust us, it's so much more than rollercoasters

2023-09-04T16:09:25Z

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says - It seems Americans don't think they're particularly well-rested

2024-04-15T08:21:26Z

William Friedkin’s best films to watch after The Exorcist

William Friedkin’s best films to watch after The Exorcist - He was known for his 1973 genre-changing horror, but many of the director’s shocking and electrifying films also reached deep into the American psyche

2023-08-08T16:14:35Z

20 actors who trained at Juilliard

Few institutions are associated with the arts–particularly music, drama, and dance as much as Juilliard, which has proved to be a remarkably fertile and successful training ground for major talents. Many of the school's graduates have achieved remarkable success in theater and on-screen.

2024-03-26T11:04:43Z

We always thought of exercise as a punishment — now it feels like fun

From surfing to MMA, these women share how exercise turned from a chore to a hobby.

2024-03-25T07:54:09Z

30 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

2024-03-17T22:15:12Z

We're *seriously* impressed by these LED face masks, including a new jaw-defining innovation

Who doesn't want brighter, tighter skin?

2023-11-30T15:42:08Z

John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger review – exploring the artist’s work in style

With impeccable timing, as the show it explores is still running at London’s Tate Britain, here is an appreciation/profile of the American painter most famous for his brilliantly rendered portraits of the late Victorian and Edwardian upper crust and nouveau riche. The art world being what it is, the film takes its cue as much from the similarly themed Sargent exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (with whom the Tate has co-produced the...

2024-04-15T12:16:54Z

Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses

Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses - Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a lottery to award licenses to businesses competing to participate in the state’s startup medical cannabis program

2024-04-18T22:39:33Z

Stephen King admits there's one horror film he can't sit through

A number of different elements can make a good horror movie - whether that's creating an incredibly tense atmosphere, lulling the audience into a false sense of security or even well-done jump scares and gore. Some people have examples of horror movies being too much for them, so much so that they can't finish them - including the world famous auth...

2024-04-11T06:43:51Z

10 Easy Piano Songs for Kids & Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget It’s never too early (or late) to start learning the piano! Whether you have an illustrious grand piano or a funky techno-beat electronic keyboard, you can teach your child several easy piano songs for beginners in a fun and encouraging fashion. Introducin...

2023-09-29T14:00:18Z

Exercise during teenage years 'crucial for staying active into adulthood', study finds

A study of 26,000 people across the world found that the ages of 15 to 17 are the most important for exercise to have a lasting impact on mental health and wellbeing

2024-04-09T10:07:30Z

Netflix shares sink as company announces halt in reporting subscriber tally, weak outlook

Shares of Netflix took a sharp tumble of about 5 per cent as the market closed, spurred by the streaming video pionaeer's decision to cease disclosing subscriber numbers and prioritise viewer engagement metrics.

2024-04-19T04:32:56Z

Here is Zendaya's complete career timeline

It's Zendaya's world, we're just living in it

2024-04-15T23:15:41Z

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say

Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say - The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advised

2024-04-19T15:35:42Z

Roku vs Google TV: which OS is best for your next smart TV?

Which smart TV platform is the winning ticket for all of your content needs?

2024-04-03T12:11:07Z

The 40 greatest action stars of all time

We figured we would look at 40 of the best action movie stars ever. We didn't include the folks at Marvel and DC, because this is not about putting on a superhero costume to get the job done.

2024-04-01T20:04:36Z

Hit movies with no 'stars' in the cast

Star power isn’t what it used to be in movies, though movie stars still exist. Sometimes, though, a movie is a huge hit, but one thing is missing: stars.

2023-10-31T12:32:47Z