Culture
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ is dividing critics – but for most, it has dug its own grave
With the exception of the Danes, reviewers worldwide have been critical of the satirical film. Who is right?
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Can film-equipment company Arri stay a Hollywood legend in the streaming era? Thomas Riedel is betting on yes
The entrepreneur’s purchase of the German film-camera manufacturer was the fruition of a long-held dream. His goal? To modernise the storied business while honouring its cinematic legacy.
‘My perspective changes constantly’: Tucker Carlson on trust in media and the Iran war
Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson shares his fears for Western Europe amid the US-Iran war – and the limited power that he has to change it.
Zohran Mamdani’s opera scheme is a more highbrow policy than politicians’ typical cultural clout chasing
City Hall’s progressive accessibility initiative could help to diversify the Metropolitan Opera’s crowd and improve dwindling audience numbers.
Can a megacity with no history have culture? Shenzhen certainly thinks so
The Róng Museum of Art is one of the most anticipated additions to Shenzhen’s cultural landscape. Here founding director Pi Li speaks to Monocle about the city’s ambitions and arts allure.
The recent White House ban risks alienating traditional media
The White House’s decision to muffle the voices of certain news channels has shone a light on the importance of traditional media for the public – and the president.
Looking good and feeling great: Our October issue examines the rewards of a sharp appearance beyond mere aesthetics
Introducing this month’s Style Special, our editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, contemplates the impact of beauty in the things we create and surround ourselves with.
When the saints go marching in: Inside Lisbon’s night of sardines and spectacle
The Portuguese capital comes alive as it hosts an annual exuberant and colourful street party that combines a pagan past, divine inspiration and plenty of camp costumes. We join the festivities.
The best of October’s cultural offerings – from bright, bold beats to art showcases to visit
This month’s highlights include an irreverent novel about contemporary art, an exhibition of one of today’s most exciting fashion photographers and a Tom Cruise disaster movie.
After an extensive renovation, the Centre Culturel Suisse in Paris is back to spread the word about Switzerland’s creative prowess
Housed in a 17th-century mansion in the Marais, the newly reopened cultural centre is Switzerland’s most ambitious cultural export to date.
“We are explaining. We aren’t preaching.” Mina Al-Oraibi on the role of journalism in the Gulf
The editor in chief of state-owned UAE broadsheet ‘The National’ rejects the notion that journalism and government ownership are incompatible.
