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Eddie Murphy is both a showbiz survivor and a cautionary tale

Eddie Murphy is both a showbiz survivor and a cautionary tale

In his new Netflix special, ‘Being Eddie’, the iconic comedian looks back on his glittering, sometimes controversial career. As you might expect, a lot is left out, which might be what’s ultimately holding the star back from reclaiming his former glory

Nov 14, 2025
Adele and Aaron Taylor-Johnson to star in Tom Ford’s new film

Adele and Aaron Taylor-Johnson to star in Tom Ford’s new film

The fashion designer and director will make his first film in nearly a decade, an adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’, starring Adele in her acting debut

Nov 13, 2025
Why men should read literary fiction

Why men should read literary fiction

In a pair of bold new novels David Szalay and Charlie Porter take on modern masculinity

Nov 12, 2025
Guillermo del Toro Reimagines ‘Frankenstein’ as a story of fathers, sons and forgiveness

Guillermo del Toro Reimagines ‘Frankenstein’ as a story of fathers, sons and forgiveness

“It’s not about monsters. It’s about what makes us human”

Nov 11, 2025
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ episode 3 recap: now you see it

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ episode 3 recap: now you see it

Rose and General Shaw have a shared history; the kids go looking for the orixá; Hallorann meets It. This is everything that happened in episode three of ‘It: Welcome to Derry’

Nov 10, 2025
Liam Hemsworth is playing the long game

Liam Hemsworth is playing the long game

The youngest Hemsworth has learnt to block out the noise, shoulder the work without fuss – and head out to touch grass whenever he gets the chance

Nov 10, 2025
The politics, price, and power of protests in 2025

The politics, price, and power of protests in 2025

The actor, comedian, writer, and former lawyer takes part in Esquire’s long-running interview series, What I’ve Learned

Nov 9, 2025
First look: Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle in the ‘Michael’ biopic

First look: Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle in the ‘Michael’ biopic

The 29-year-old will make his acting debut portraying the high and lows of his superstar uncle

Nov 7, 2025