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The Creator: Could AI have generated Gareth Edwards’ gorgeous new sci-fi blockbuster?

The Creator: Could AI have generated Gareth Edwards’ gorgeous new sci-fi blockbuster?
If you fed Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner and E.T. into an AI generator you might get something like The Creator, but would it have the humanity?
Why we all need to fall back in love with rail travel

Why we all need to fall back in love with rail travel
Travel can help us understand the world, and bring generations together. Just make sure you take the train
Historian David Olusoga explains why breakdown of social mobility is one of UK’s biggest issues

Historian David Olusoga explains why breakdown of social mobility is one of UK’s biggest issues
TV historian David Olusoga calls for urgent action to reverse increasing inequality as he launches new series on the history of the United Kingdom
UK lost 16% of grassroots music venues over the last year: ‘It’s a full-blown crisis’
UK lost 16% of grassroots music venues over the last year: ‘It’s a full-blown crisis’
‘This is a city of homeless people’: Finding hope in the horror with hidden heroes of Ukraine
‘This is a city of homeless people’: Finding hope in the horror with hidden heroes of Ukraine
More powerful together: the authentic experiences behind Ken Loach’s new film

More powerful together: the authentic experiences behind Ken Loach’s new film
Music icon Eddy Grant opens up on disappointing his dad, heart issues and Little Richard

Music icon Eddy Grant opens up on disappointing his dad, heart issues and Little Richard
Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang review – the politics of food

Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang review – the politics of food
Chris Packham: Is it Time To Break The Law? is a vital, soul-searching documentary on activism

Chris Packham: Is it Time To Break The Law? is a vital, soul-searching documentary on activism
McCarthy-era blacklists transformed Hollywood. Will the same happen after the strikes? 

McCarthy-era blacklists transformed Hollywood. Will the same happen after the strikes?
Asynchrone: Meet the French collective honouring the music of legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto

Asynchrone: Meet the French collective honouring the music of legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto
Pioneering supermodel with Down’s syndrome Ellie Goldstein shares her most empowering life lessons

Pioneering supermodel with Down’s syndrome Ellie Goldstein shares her most empowering life lessons
Music icon Eddy Grant recalls leaving Mick Jagger jaw dropped at height of fame

Music icon Eddy Grant recalls leaving Mick Jagger jaw dropped at height of fame
Globe making is a dying skill, but I’m keeping the tradition going

Globe making is a dying skill, but I’m keeping the tradition going
Beverley Knight: ‘My young black skin was politicised the day I was born’

Beverley Knight: ‘My young black skin was politicised the day I was born’
Paul Simon unveils surprise collaboration with artist Charlie Mackesy: ‘It’s nice to make a friend this way’

Paul Simon unveils surprise collaboration with artist Charlie Mackesy: ‘It’s nice to make a friend this way’
Incredible story behind man who created a dress out of nettles

Incredible story behind man who created a dress out of nettles
Music education funded for thousands of underprivileged kids by charity: ‘It’s a must-have’

Music education funded for thousands of underprivileged kids by charity: ‘It’s a must-have’
Hot fuzz: The most glorious moustaches in movie history, ranked

Hot fuzz: The most glorious moustaches in movie history, ranked
Comedian Mawaan Rizwan is ‘having the most joyful time’ with brilliant new sitcom Juice

Comedian Mawaan Rizwan is ‘having the most joyful time’ with brilliant new sitcom Juice
Author Anna Funder on George Orwell’s sexuality and society’s serious problem with successful women

Author Anna Funder on George Orwell’s sexuality and society’s serious problem with successful women
The Rolling Stones remind us rock stars weren’t meant to be role models

The Rolling Stones remind us rock stars weren’t meant to be role models
Life-changing prize launched for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds

Life-changing prize launched for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds
Nina Sosanya: ‘I never wanted to be part of the popular gang’

Nina Sosanya: ‘I never wanted to be part of the popular gang’
‘Music is very close to my soul’: Ex-Big Issue seller Stephen Woodhouse on cycling across Europe and recording his debut album
