Natalie portman

A world full of artifice: Life of M, by Rachel Cusk, reviewed

29 August 2026 9:00 am

Cusk’s beautiful actress protagonist claims to shun the advantages of fame – but fabrication and privilege are essential to her glide through life

Caption – Natalie Portman in Jane Got a Gun

There may be trouble ahead

23 April 2016 9:00 am

Jane Got a Gun is being sold as a rousing feminist Western although the truth is that it’s about as…