Finnish phone ban brings focus, and chatter, back to school
New law banning phones during class-time came into force on August 1 across Finland
‘Minimalist’ Ralph Lauren designs kick off New York Fashion Week
Models presented a range of fitted and flowing silhouettes mostly in solid colours
Israel film at Toronto fest entrenches industry split over Gaza
Film about how a retired Israeli general saved his family and others during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks is due to screen at the film festival today
‘Da Vinci Code’ author Dan Brown releases latest thriller
‘The Secret of Secrets’ is author's ‘most intricately plotted and ambitious novel’ to date
Celebrating 40 years of ‘Mario’ games
The moustachioed plumber, originally created for Nintendo’s home consoles in Japan, has obsessed several generations of fans over the years
Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in ‘Nuremberg’
Film gets ‘unusually lengthy’ standing ovation at the Toronto film festival
Indie favourite Jarmusch beats Gaza war film to Venice top prize
Veteran Amercian director wins for his gentle study of dysfunctional families
First Bond game in a decade seeks licence to thrill
‘007 First Light’ throws in a healthy dose of Bond’s over-the-top car chases, gunplay and sex appeal
New folk music documentary taps into Bob Dylan revival
The film charts the development of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, featuring performances by various US folk legends
Made in China? The remarkable tale of Venice’s iconic winged lion
The tomb guardian perhaps made its way to Venice in the luggage of Marco Polo's father and uncle, researchers say