4 d. ago Jezebels, race kink and Cardi B: in One Battle After Another, Black women are still stereotypes

With its hyper-sexualised Black female revolutionary and fetishised depiction of interracial relationships, Paul Thomas Anderson’s much-lauded latest raises questions about how white male directors depict Black womenIt’s hard to watch One Battle After Another in the days following the death of fugitive Black liberation activist, Assata Shakur, and not have some questions about how white male film-makers depict revolutionary Black women on screen. Many words have already been written about the good in Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film – some say “masterpiece” – including a five-star review in the Guardian. The electrifying pace of the action; that instant-classic car chase sequence and Benicio del Toro’s heroically chill Sensei Sergio, have all been justly praised. So let’s take this as read.But if a film is worth seeing, then it’s worth taking seriously and in this case that involves asking: dear, revered PTA, what is up with you and Black women? We know Anderson is careful and del...

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4 d. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Guardian writers select their standout moments

From Shane Lowry’s victory jig to the emergence of a new US star, our team’s picks from an electrifying weekend Player of the tournament Viktor Hovland. Well, that was a significant half point on day three No, seriously, the award belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Singles defeat should not mask his overall performance. Surely a major winner in waiting. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Cardiff City ratings as defender flawless, winger electric and star man comes into his own

Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in 2-0 win over the Latics

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1 week ago International DJ who claimed she couldn't work and is suing builder for £100k 'travelled the world to festivals', court told

Electronic music star Chloe Caillet was injured in June 2018 when part of a brick cornice fell from a building outside the Kipferl Cafe on Golborne Road.

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1 week ago International DJ suing builder for £100k after being hit by falling bricks 'travelled the world to festivals while claiming she could not perform due to injuries', court told

Electronic music star Chloe Caillet was injured in June 2018 when part of a brick cornice fell from a building outside the Kipferl Cafe on Golborne Road.

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Xi Jinping, flanked by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, took the opportunity to show off the LY-1 shipborne laser weapon.

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