A roundup of The Guardian's best-rated cultural reviews for the week, covering television documentaries, films, books, and music albums. Highlights include a documentary on Brazilian politics and right-wing fundamentalism, a film about a crematorium owner, a new short-story collection, a memoir from Dexys Midnight Runners frontman, a look behind the CIA, and new music from Clipse and Wet Leg.
Apocalypse in the Tropics to Clipse: the week in rave reviews
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A roundup of The Guardian's best-rated cultural reviews for the week, covering television documentaries, films, books, and music albums. Highlights include a documentary on Brazilian politics and right-wing fundamentalism, a film about a crematorium owner, a new short-story collection, a memoir from Dexys Midnight Runners frontman, a look behind the CIA, and new music from Clipse and Wet Leg.
- 1 Reviews published 2025-07-12
- 2 Various cultural works released/available now
- Informing readers about cultural releases
- Guiding consumer choices for entertainment
What: A compilation of rave reviews for various cultural works (TV, film, books, music).
When: Published 2025-07-12. Reviews cover works "in cinemas now", "available now", or "out now".
Why: To inform readers about highly-rated cultural content and provide recommendations.
How: By summarizing and quoting reviews from Guardian critics for a selection of new and notable releases across different media.