​The turn-of-the-2000s produced a frenzy of cultural crystal-ball gazing​. Two decades on​ those bold forecasts reveal as much about us as they do about the era itself

When the video-sharing site launched in 2005, there were fears it would replace terrestrial television. It didn’t just replace it – it invented entirely new forms of content. ASMR, anyone?

From the drama of the Paris break-in to Josh O’Connor’s mud-splattered turn in Kelly Reichardt’s latest, escapades – messy and cinematic – always seem to pull us in

Last night’s superb finale (no spoilers here!) was a fitting conclusion to a show that’s had the whole country talking. Can it avoid the fate of other once-mighty reality juggernauts?

In this week’s newsletter: Fifty years after its release, the Queen classic shows no signs of biting the dust. So what makes it such a timeless tune?

In this week’s newsletter: Inspired by a Guardian series, the sights and sounds our culture critics turn to for help when the sandman is asleep on the job

In this week’s newsletter: As they chase the streamers, our national broadcasters’ once-distinct identities have melded into faceless programming punchbowls

In this week’s newsletter: The mixed response to The Life of a Showgirl is proof that even the biggest star isn’t immune to creative burnout

In this week’s newsletter: Guardian writers spotlight the much-loved shows in the country they live, including Jamaican breakfast telly, Big Brother Naija and X Factor for Polish pianists

In this week’s newsletter: The latest from the American virtuoso director is a big, swing-for-the-fences hit that looks certain to be an awards season contender

In this week’s newsletter: Once the preserve of backslapping celebrity interviews and inoffensive segments, late-night TV is now in Trump’s sights – giving its hosts unprecedented political weight

In this week’s newsletter: Live performances offering authentic human connection are drawing crowds to the stage, as AI-driven drivel worms its way into other creative industries

In this week’s newsletter: First shown in the UK 35 years ago, the landmark cartoon has wormed its way into our culture, from parliament put-downs to Bartman mania

​T​he biggest streaming platform has shaped how music is consumed ​a​nd how it is valued. But recent controversies suggest the bargain may no longer feel worth it

From Molly Dineen’s humane portraits to Channel 4’s wild experiments, the golden age of British TV documentaries ​offers more than the streamers’ endless banal choice

A new wave of post-apocalyptic dramas ​are serving up disaster tales shaped by the cultures they come from, and the results are fascinating

Once notorious for testing audience endurance, ​modern blockbusters seem to be trimming the fat​, ​from superhero sagas ​t​o comedic classics

The British festival season is a logistical minefield. One veteran promoter walks us through ​the thrills, threats and total meltdowns​ and what ​t​o do when it all goes wrong

In this week’s newsletter: Doctor Who, Twin Peaks, Nina Conti and Sabrina Carpenter all make the cut in your passionate picks from the past 25 years

In this week’s newsletter: To celebrate our 200th edition, we look back at the films, shows, albums and more that mattered most over the last 25 years