'A complicated hoot'

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  9 minutes  |  1817 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

RereadingFictionCocktail parties, pink hair and Paris in the 1950s – what more could you want? Elaine Dundy's The Dud Avocado examines the timeless dilemmas of a girl about townSally Jay Gorce, the clever, funny, good-looking and mildly disorganised heroine of Elaine Dundy's first and best novel, is most often compared to Truman Capote's Holly Golightly, a character who is her exact contemporary in publication terms (The Dud Avocado and Breakfast at Tiffany's appeared, to rave reviews, in 1958). [Read More]

10 of the best restaurants in Nottingham

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1068 words  |  Delta Gatti

Bar Iberico, NottinghamBar Iberico, NottinghamNottingham holidaysInspired by Master Chef winners, a sprinkling of Michelin gongs, plus supper clubs and pop-ups evolving into new restaurants, the city’s independent food scene has never felt more energised Kushi-yaThis Japanese hideaway down an alley in Nottingham city centre made it into the Michelin Guide this October and was described by Jay Rayner as his “restaurant of the year” in the same month, so it’s fair to say chefs and co-owners Simon Carlin and Tom Clay are creating something special. [Read More]

Feel Chris Hemsworths sweat: has Netflix made the strangest billboard ever?

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  833 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Chris HemsworthFor action sequel Extraction 2, the streamer has created a giant poster which allows people the opportunity to touch the A-lister’s sweaty face For some time now, the movie industry has been desperate to locate the next big technological surge, the one leap forward that will bring in audiences like it was the good old days. For a while it looked like this would be 3D, but the resurgence soon fizzled out. [Read More]

In Shock by Rana Awdish review doctor turns patient

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  668 words  |  Brenda Moya

The ObserverHealth, mind and body booksReviewAfter coming close to death in her own hospital, a doctor perhaps protests too much at the language used by her lifesaversIn two thousand and something (we’re never given an idea of dates in the book, meaning we’re always slightly disoriented in time, as if we’re drifting in and out of a coma in intensive care), Dr Rana Awdish was admitted to the Detroit hospital she worked in and came pretty much as close as is possible to death. [Read More]

Our political situation is such a fragile thing: Robert De Niro on fatherhood, family and

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  12 minutes  |  2462 words  |  Delta Gatti

The ObserverRobert De NiroInterview‘Our political situation is such a fragile thing’: Robert De Niro on fatherhood, family – and TrumpAlex MoshakisHe’s one of Hollywood’s greatest stars – and one of its most private. At 80, he has become a father again, has just made another Scorsese film and is still outspoken about the dangers of Donald TrumpFor a very long time, the actor Robert De Niro was reticent in interviews. He was solitary or shy or inarticulate – biographers couldn’t decide which. [Read More]

RideLondon: thousands take part in mass cycling event after two-year absence | Cycling

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  570 words  |  Delta Gatti

Cycling This article is more than 1 year oldRideLondon: thousands take part in mass cycling event after two-year absenceThis article is more than 1 year oldThis year’s event saw much greater participation by women, disabled people and ethnic minorities after a concerted drive by organisers The mass cycling event billed as the London Marathon on two wheels has returned after a Covid-enforced hiatus – with a new destination and, organisers say, a field of riders notably and deliberately more diverse than in previous years. [Read More]

Bodyguard recap: series one, episode six the finale | Bodyguard

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1098 words  |  Brenda Moya

TV reviewBodyguard This article is more than 5 years oldBodyguard recap: series one, episode six – the finaleThis article is more than 5 years oldThe past finally catches up with David Budd, but is he being framed, can he outwit Chanel or will he be a victim of this explosive conclusion? Read the Guardian’s episode five recap Warning: this piece contains spoilers. Phew … and breathe. So what did everyone make of that then? [Read More]

Brazil's evangelical turn | Carolina Beal and Jair Stangler

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  881 words  |  Delta Gatti

Cif beliefReligion This article is more than 14 years oldBrazil's evangelical turnThis article is more than 14 years oldCarolina Beal and Jair StanglerBrazil's new churches are booming. But for all their marketing savvy, they don't yet have the status of CatholicismThere is a popular proverb in Brazil: God is Brazilian, and the land is blessed. No one knows, of course, whether God really is Brazilian, but his popularity in the country is not in doubt, and in the last 10 years, Brazilians have been finding many different ways to communicate with him. [Read More]

Eat fibre first and ditch the juice: five quick and easy tips for a much healthier meal

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1280 words  |  Delta Gatti

The good advice guideFoodScientist and author Tim Spector shows how to make small but important changes to improve the way you eat – while still enjoying your food Whilst researching my latest book, Food for Life, I learnt that we’re very short of practical advice on food choices which are the most important things we can do for our health (humans and our gut microbes) and also to help the planet. [Read More]

Everton 1-3 Liverpool: 1986 FA Cup final as it happened | FA Cup

 Posted on May 21, 2024  |  19 minutes  |  4029 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

9 May 202012.00 EDTSo commiserations to Everton ... and congratulations to double-winners Liverpool! That was a wonderful final. Had Everton managed to find a second goal just after the break, when Liverpool collectively lost their heads - they looked gone - they’d have surely closed this game out. They’d been much the better side for most of the first hour. And that’s without bringing up the penalty shout. But Liverpool dug in, and when they finally found their rhythm, all bets were off. [Read More]