The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: a rare TV show that will change your life for the better
‘Beyond marketing, beyond explanation’: how Inside Out and Despicable Me saved the summer
June 2024
Now you've seen it
Inside Out 2: Joy v Anxiety, puberty, and the big secret – discuss with spoilers
‘It always destroys me’: our writers on their saddest movie deaths
Amy Poehler: ‘If we want young people to fix everything, why do we make fun of them?’
Inside Out 2 review – Pixar returns to emotional Mission Control for Riley’s teen years
January 2023
Saturday Night Live recap
Saturday Night Live: Aubrey Plaza hosts standout cameo-packed episode
The White Lotus star makes for an impressive host in a week that sees Sharon Stone, Amy Poehler, Allison Williams and, surprisingly, Joe Biden pop up
April 2022
TV review
Russian Doll review – did we need this second season? Yes, yes, yes
The return of the timeloop drama is truly gorgeous, from its aesthetic to its script. Its rich, clever scenes are packed with wisecracks – and the mesmerising swagger of Natasha Lyonne
March 2022
The reader interview
Amy Poehler: ‘Parks and Rec is one of those comedies people medicate with’
Lucy and Desi review – Amy Poehler still loves Lucille Ball in feelgood documentary
February 2022
The reader interview
Post your questions for Amy Poehler
The comic actor has turned director of recent Sundance hit, Lucy and Desi, a documentary on I Love Lucy’s Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Questions, please!
March 2021
Mark Kermode's film of the week
Moxie review – upbeat defiance wins out in Amy Poehler's rebel girl comedy
Rebels with a cause: how teens on screen grew up and found their voice
Moxie review – Amy Poehler's high-school comedy plays it straight
Fashion at the Golden Globes 2021: pets, diamonds and sofa style
February 2021
Golden Globes overshadowed by ethics controversy and criticism over lack of diversity
Carey Mulligan and Chadwick Boseman are predicted to win big, but ceremony to air following damning investigation into voting membership
May 2020
Parks and Recreation: was the quarantine reunion episode worth it?
The cast of the long-running sitcom reassembled for a special that avoided political statements and gave fans what they were craving
March 2020
Observer TV reviews
The week in TV: The Nest; Belgravia; The English Game; Hitmen and more
Amy Poehler: 'One must try to be a good citizen at this time'
January 2020
Golden Globes: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler follow Ricky Gervais as hosts
Poehler poses as NBC publicist to make announcement after British comedian caused controversy with monologue
