Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the 11 products UK readers couldn't get enough of in 2025, from a surprise coffee winner to Lego sets and luxury sleep masks. Find out what made the cut.
As Christmas 2025 approaches, we count down the five best festive films to watch with loved ones, from timeless classics to modern favourites. Get ready for your holiday movie marathon!
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary on the Ukrainian frontline battle for Andriivka is named the UK's second-best film of 2025. Discover this essential record of war.
From a 1940s festive farce to a gritty anime and a forgotten Capra classic, discover the under-the-radar Christmas films that deserve a place in your holiday viewing. Explore our curated list and find your new festive favourite.
The Dardenne brothers' film 'Young Mothers' is ranked No.3 in the UK's best films of 2025. Discover how their empathetic storytelling captures the lives of ill-equipped teen mothers.
TikTok star Addison Rae's debut album lands at No.4 in The Guardian's definitive list of the 50 best albums of 2025, marking a stunning transition from social media to serious pop acclaim.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the UK's 4th best film of 2025. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
As 2025's best-of lists flood in, we escape the new release deluge to celebrate forgotten classics in film, TV, music, books and retro gaming. Discover the timeless gems that defined our year.
Discover the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, Nicola Sturgeon, and Jacinda Ardern. Explore powerful life stories now.
Discover why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names' is a future classic. A gripping sliding doors story about how a single choice echoes for decades. Find out more and get your copy.
Not feeling festive yet? Dive into our curated list of the 10 best Christmas movies streaming on Netflix, from magical animations to heartwarming rom-coms, to spark your holiday spirit.
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, as selected by experts including Robert Macfarlane and Sadiah Qureshi. Explore groundbreaking titles on AI, ecology, and the human body.
Guardian readers express shock after John Huston's 1951 classic 'The African Queen' was omitted from a list of the 20 best films set on water. Discover the backlash and the films they say should have made the cut.
Film critics have named the greatest Christmas movie of all time, a classic that beats Home Alone and Elf. Discover the surprising winner and the rankings.
ITV unveils a festive campaign with Ant & Dec, Tom Jones and more playing charades to highlight over 400 Christmas movies, including premieres and classics, on ITV and ITVX.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover three 'heartwarming' Netflix Christmas films perfect for your 2025 watchlist. From tear-jerking romcoms to magical animations, find your next festive favourite.
Discover the definitive ranking of the 20 greatest films set on ships, boats and barges. From Jaws to Titanic, find your next maritime movie night pick and dive in!
The BBC announces nine blockbuster premieres for Christmas, featuring Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on Boxing Day, Elvis, Oppenheimer and more family treats. Don't miss the festive TV event!
Discover 10 highly praised free films streaming across BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4 this month, including Oscar-winning musicals and cult classics for your perfect night in.
Discover the top Christmas films for 2025 on Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. From rom-coms to festive heists, our guide has your holiday viewing sorted.
Discover this week's top TV films including Taiwanese drama Left-Handed Girl, Julia Roberts in After the Hunt, and Fellini's classic Nights of Cabiria. Stream now!
Amazon unveils its Christmas 2025 toy predictions with a surprising blast from the past leading the charge. Discover which iconic nineties toy is making a major comeback this festive season.
The British Independent Film Awards nominations are out with unexpected frontrunners challenging established favourites. Discover which films and performances made the cut in this year's most exciting race for independent cinema glory.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Get ahead of the festive rush with our exclusive preview of the hottest Christmas 2025 gifts, from revolutionary tech gadgets to nostalgic toys making a comeback.
Discover the ultimate guide to Christmas 2025 craft kits that will transform your holiday season into a creative wonderland. From festive decorations to personalised gifts, find your perfect crafting companion.
Discover the most terrifying horror films streaming this Halloween across Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. From classic slashers to psychological thrillers, we've curated the perfect fright night lineup.
A beloved 1990s film has surprisingly beaten holiday favourites to claim the title of ultimate Christmas movie, according to new streaming data that's shocking fans worldwide.