Barbie review – Ryan Gosling is plastic fantastic in ragged doll comedy
Greta Gerwig’s bubblegum-fun-cum-feminist-thesis indulges Ken but pulls its punches as it trips between satire and advert
How an email mixup led to me befriending my namesake – and a glimpse of a wholesome second life
A message meant for another Dale, sent by his 88-year-old sister, revealed the fascinating world of like-named people, says the writer Dale Berning Sawa
‘Joy and Zen’ of cleaning gives brands TikTok-influenced makeovers
With how-to cleaning videos regularly going viral, Unilever says it’s paying more attention to the ‘hedonics’ of its products
‘Fame makes you paranoid’: Michael Cera on Barbie, drunk fans – and not owning a smartphone
In 2007, the success of Superbad and Juno made Cera a celebrity, and it was such a shock that he almost gave up acting altogether. But he found a way back. He discusses fatherhood, loneliness and the joy of Greta Gerwig
Colourful new discoveries from the early days of photography, 1980
The inventiveness and artistry of the Lumière brothers
Bans, boxing and buzz: how Prime became a highly desirable, totally notorious drink
The brand was launched last year by influencers Logan Paul and KSI, and has ridden a wave of controversy to generate $250m of sales. Ultraprocessed and unpalatable - what is its secret?
Depop says I’m entitled to a refund but Paypal refused my claim. Who is right?
Conflicting terms and conditions can be confusing, Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George says – but you have avenues to dispute this decision
Stop asking me for feedback. How am I supposed to review a tea towel?
Shops, hotels, even dentists: absolutely everyone who takes your money wants to know how they are doing (or drilling). It’s driving me up the wall, writes Emma Beddington
Explain it to me quickly: What is a TikTok ‘girl dinner’ and should I eat one tonight?
A coinage celebrating culinary non-conformity has racked up over 14m views on TikTok, but what is it? Guardian Australia’s lifestyle desk explains
‘Snatched jawline’: how the chin became fashion’s new pressure point
The term has exploded in recent years online, as people try everything from chewable balls to cosmetic surgery to achieve the look
Can a ‘robotherapist’ deliver as good a massage as a human?
Backhug’s 26 mechanical fingers offer personalised joint care. How much can it do for me in six weeks?
The real magic of cinema? Two hours of escape – guaranteed – from work emails
The big movie-house chains purport to sell a magical audience experience. Their real USP is far more down to earth, says writer and fitness expert Joel Snape
‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout
Screen time can feel all-consuming. But there are ways to combat it. Guardian readers explain the rules, hobbies and habits that help them maintain healthy lives offline
Daniel Kaluuya’s Barney the Dinosaur film to be ‘adult’ and ‘lean into millennial angst’
Mattel says the Barney movie will be inspired by Charlie Kaufman, while Barbie director Greta Gerwig is planning two Narnia movies for Netflix
UK festivals, TV shows and tours: how to have a fun-packed summer for free
Whether it’s music, festivals or food, art or nature, you don’t need to miss out if money is tight