It’s time to reject modernity while scowling at the sea
I don’t want to know about you, I don’t want to know about me!
Are you bored yet? Five brilliant films to stream right now – and not one of them is The Great Escape
From an intimate sexy comedy to a shape-shifting Bowie documentary, settle down in front of these magnificent movies
The viral quiz of the year! What exactly was goblin mode and how did Louis Theroux set TikTok ablaze?
How addicted to social media are you? Let’s find out ...
Are you bored yet? The most exciting radio and podcasts to keep you entertained
From a musical time machine to true crime and a refreshing twist on current affairs, make some noise over the holidays
Pigeon bags, chunky trainers and a doll’s house: the rise of the viral accessory
Shoppers searching for more affordable ways into designer wear have made hats, shoes and bags the most in-demand fashion items
Now Something Is Slowly Changing review – a cold hard look at personal growth
From leadership training with horses to learning emotional growth with pigs, the self-improvement industry is coolly scrutinised in this enigmatic documentary
‘A living museum’: what it’s like using Netflix’s DVD-by-mail in 2022
The bright red envelopes feel like a nostalgic artifact from a different era and require an alarming degree of commitment
From Die Hard to famous Santas: it’s the culture Christmas quiz!
Know your Dirty Den from your three wise men? Your Mistletoe and Wine from your Last of the Summer variety? From Christmas No 1 lyrics to festive TV movies, take our fiendish quiz on all things Christmas culture
Charlotte Wells on Aftersun, The Guardian’s best film of the year: ‘The grief expressed is mine’
The Scottish director discusses the impact and autobiography of her debut film, about a father (Paul Mescal) and daughter (Frankie Corio) on holiday in the late 1990s
The film quiz of the year! What was Timothée Chalamet’s secret – and why did Tom Hanks disappoint his fans?
From award-winning performances to politics and controversial awards shows, how closely were you watching the movie business this year?
Why have I spent all this time walking normally, like an idiot? What happened when I tried Moonwalkers
The makers of the wheeled shoes promise to turbo-charge your daily stroll, allowing you to walk at 250% of your usual speed. Could they be the future of pedestrianism?
‘They’ve lost the plot’: leading cosmetic doctor says under-30s are overdoing Botox and fillers
Instagram generation views ‘tweakments’ as a status symbol says King of Botox, but safety concerns won’t go away
I will always love you: why Whitney Houston’s legacy lives on 10 years after her death
With a new biopic, a branded makeup range and her place at the V&A next summer, the late US singer is being discovered by a whole new generation of fans
‘A tear rolls down my cheek’: the lost home movie that taught me about joy, grief and family
When my parents moved from India to the US, old videos kept the generations tied together
Frazzled Englishwoman, goblin mode, butter boards, cabbage circles – can you spot the odd one out?
As a miserable year limps towards its end, let’s talk about the silly trends that have cut through the gloom. Sorry if you came here for geopolitics, writes Arwa Mahdawi