By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
The Backrooms Phenomenon: From Creepypasta to A24's Next Horror Hit
The Backrooms, a viral internet creepypasta, is being adapted into a major horror film by A24, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons. The fil
Study: Top Films More Likely to Star a Chris or Talking Animal Than a Woman Over 60
Only five of the 100 highest-grossing films in the UK over the past three years starred a woman over 60 as lead. Films are four times more l
Two 17th-Century Paintings by Lucas Valdés Recovered in Seville After 95 Years
Two 17th-century paintings by Seville-born Lucas Valdés have been recovered after vanishing in 1930. The works were loaned for the Ibero-Ame
Edvard Munch's Chocolate Factory Art, Jurassic Sea Monsters, and Noir Spider-Man: This Week's European Cultural Highlights
Edvard Munch's vibrant works for a Norwegian chocolate factory are on display in Oslo. London's Natural History Museum unveils a massive exh
Cannes 2026: Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or
Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu has won the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for his latest work, 'Fjord'. The film examines t
Cannes 2026: Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or, Zvyagintsev Calls on Putin to End War
Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' takes the Grand Prix, with t
Germany's Beer Culture: From Home-Brewing Titles to a 5-Kilometre Stadium Pipeline
Germany's beer culture extends far beyond Oktoberfest. Highlights include a national home-brewing championship, a thriving craft beer scene,
French Rights Groups Sue Canal+ for Blacklisting Anti-Bolloré Op-Ed Signatories
The Human Rights League and CGT Spectacle have filed a civil suit against Canal+ over its decision to stop funding signatories of an anti-Bo
Can Canal+ Legally Blacklist Film Professionals for Criticizing Owner Vincent Bolloré?
Over 3,500 film professionals signed a petition protesting Vincent Bolloré's growing hold on French cinema. Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada threaten
Pep Guardiola to Depart Manchester City After Decade of Dominance
Pep Guardiola confirmed he will leave Manchester City after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, ending a 10-year tenure. He won 17 major tro
Sherlock Holmes Fans Recreate Iconic Death Scene at Reichenbach Falls
On 3 May, enthusiasts from the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls to reenact the iconic death sce
Emily in Paris to End After Six Seasons: A Welcome Farewell to a Show That Lost Its Way
Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' will end after its upcoming sixth season, a move widely seen as overdue. The show, which debuted in 2020, has bee