Christmas Bloody Christmas review – Robo-Claus rampage in seasonal slasher
Likable central pairing of Riley Dandy and Sam Delich goes some way to redeem a routine horror about a Santa robot that starts killing
Nutcracker Massacre review – a slow slay ride to nowhere in yuletide slasher flick
This seasonal slash-fest starring Patrick Bergin is a plodding and unimaginative addition to the anti-Christmas genre
Nocebo review – unsettling horror puts Eva Green under the spell of a housekeeper
There is sharp social commentary in this fashion forward chiller but Lorcan Finnegan’s film is let down by a plot revelation visible from space
Fake Blockbuster in Los Angeles rewinds to a pre-Netflix era
A pop-up speakeasy evokes a particular nostalgia – perhaps because the chain was one of the first victims of ‘disruption’
The arts Christmas gift guide 2022: Dolly Parton dog wigs, Strictly tea towels, Bauhaus teapots and much more
From 007 socks to the Dark Side of the Spoon cookbook, from David Shrigley’s foot to AC/DC Monopoly, here are 40 perfect present ideas for culture-lovers everywhere
‘I still wince when I think about it’: 10 text messages – and the stories behind them
It’s 30 years since the first SMS landed. Writers, authors and comedians share the txt msgs that changed their life
Screen age angst: how to raise happier kids in the digital age
How much is too much TV for babies? Are these online games safe for a 12-year-old? And how do you talk to teenagers about porn? Experts give advice to help your children thrive online
Stuck in a post office queue, all I could think about was how much I hate self-checkouts
Inching towards the human behind the counter, I saw two machines that could have saved me the wait. Of course they were out of order, writes Adrian Chiles
Hidden Letters review – Chinese art of secret writing as refuge of female solidarity
The nushu system, still practised in China, reveals a long history of women’s frustrations and the solace this art provides
Tampax, stick to making tampons – and stop being creepy
Why do big brands think they have to be edgy? And yes, I am also talking about you Balenciaga
Milking it: the farmers turning YouTube into a cash cow
Ian Pullen, known to fans as Farmer P, says he can earn £2,000 a month posting videos of his day-to-day chores. But that’s nothing compared with Olly Harrison, who says they made him £55,000 last year
Why is my baby crying? I used to Google for hours – then discovered the real answer
Millennial parents can frantically search online, but ancient wisdom states the reason is almost always ‘probably wind’, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
‘Being heard is better than being seen’: supermodel Paulina Porizkova on living ‘unfiltered’
Paulina Porizkova, one of the great supermodels of the 80s, has refound fame – as ‘the lady who cries on Instagram’. It began with the death of and betrayal by her husband of 30 years
My timeline is filled with mothers finding peace at the bottom of a wine glass, but alcohol and new parenthood don’t always mix
Social media serves up the perfect new parent cocktail: one part subliminal messaging, one part sleep deprivation, shake thoroughly and garnish with self-denial
Celebrities? They’re all a bit weird … Hadley Freeman on 22 years interviewing stars
Ben Affleck was delightful, Justin Timberlake a drag and Keanu so handsome I couldn’t speak. Here’s everything you always wanted to know about A-listers (but were afraid to ask)