Culture
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Keep it reel
While newspapers and broadcasters pull the plug on budgets for investigative journalism and documentary, Monocle meets Norway’s documentary filmmakers leading the charge to protect films that ask, answer and entertain.
Jock tactics
Canadian ice hockey commentator Don Cherry is a beloved anti-hero. At 75, he still enrages and entertains with his signature tough talk and strong opinions, making him a divisive but iconic figure.
Business
Why the Russians just Yandex it, how a row is brewing in Australia over books and the new approach to wealth management for Saudi businesswomen
The Daily Talk
Alfred Sirleaf's 'Daily Talk' newspaper reaches thousands of Liberians every day but only ever produces one copy. How does he do it? By writing the day's biggest stories on a large blackboard beside a…
Reel estate
If your town needs a tourism boost, a blockbusting film set on your street is a sure way to bring in punters. Cities are offering big incentives for their moment on screen.
Look & listen
Monocle’s summer arts calendar highlights the best albums to line up, books for the beach, shows to saunter round and movies to enjoy – from Fuji Rock to the Whitney Museum.
Observation
An alluring first impression or a tempting parting glance? For Tyler Brûlé it was the latter, sparking dreams of relocating Monocle to Berlin and finding a perfect summer retreat in the German capital.
Show starters
Worth billions but well below the radar, the lounge act is a fascinating and uncharted universe. From Las Vegas to Tokyo, Monocle explores an undervalued and consummate talent pool of professional entertainers.
