Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Ben Thompson is a cultural commentator and arts journalist who has written extensively on film, television, music, and the creative industries. With a background in film studies from Bristol University, he spent five years as a culture writer at The Guardian before joining The Update Desk. He hosts a popular podcast exploring the intersection of art and society.
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Adam Brody Takes a Stand on Gaza as ‘Nobody Wants This’ Returns

Brody Speaks Out on Gaza Adam Brody has opened his heart to GQ…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

New York Through a Lens: How One Photographer Captured the Soul of a City Over 25 Years

For over two decades, William Meyers immersed himself in the streets of…

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Shifting Horizons: Eva Verbeeck’s Intimate Portraits of American Teenage Dreams

As a young girl navigating the muddy lanes of a Flemish farming…

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Through the Lens: This Week’s Wild Encounters, From Pocket-Sized Predators to Deep-Sea Oddities

The natural world never stops auditioning for the camera, and this week’s…

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Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Truths: A Sequel That Loses the Plot in Pirriwee

Twelve years after the phenomenon that launched a thousand book clubs and…

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The Shapeshifter: How Michael Cragg Unpacks Kylie Minogue’s Timeless Resurgence

The latest critical assessment of Kylie Minogue arrives in Michael Cragg’s meticulously…

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Sabrina Carpenter and Tom Holland Tap Into Golden Age Glamour for Star-Studded Fred Astaire Biopic

A dazzling new biographical film centred on legendary dancer Fred Astaire is…

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Julia Jacklin Returns with ‘The Gem’ – A Poignant Exploration of Faith, Freedom and Fear

Julia Jacklin, the Australian songwriter whose career has been marked by a…

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From Shortstop to Spotlight: Jose Iglesias Takes Centre Stage in Buena Vista Social Club

New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias has swapped his baseball glove for…

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French Lens Captures the Raw Spirit of Harlem and the Bronx

Martine Barrat’s intimate photographic series offers a rare glimpse into two of…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor
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