Nicholas Barber

Joaquin Phoenix returns as the infamous supervillain with Lady Gaga as his sidekick in a musical sequel that is "disappointing" and "not much fun".

From imagined futures to midlife stories and the return of the erotic – here are our recommendations for the best offerings of the season in books, film, TV shows and more.

The article on Sept. 5 on Pennsylvania schools and commonwealth law failing to limit lead exposure in school drinking water demands that more be done to protect our students.

The news that Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are starring in Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Brontë's romance has caused a storm – no surprise in an age of increased casting scrutiny.

However, it left out a critical issue that puts our children's safety at risk every day: lead contamination in school drinking water.

The comic book sequel has bombed at the box office – but what makes its performance even more catastrophic is its astronomical cost, estimated to be more than three times the original.

Every autumn, a seaside resort in Brittany hosts a charming festival that celebrates only low-budget, independent British and Irish films. Is this a curious case for Poirot?

The Last Man on Earth is one of the earliest films in history to feature a female president of the US. It set the tone for the films and shows that came next.

It's time to get the lead out of our kids' drinking water

The third instalment in the Paddington franchise is "a wholesome, richly coloured adventure yarn" however it can't quite replicate the "blissful magic" of its predecessor.