DocumentaryJoe Francis, the founder of the hugely successful softcore porn company, was supported by major celebrities yet allegations of violence and coercion have persisted
Of all the late 90s and 2000s cultural phenomena to come under recent scrutiny – the Pam and Tommy sex tape, Woodstock 99, Abercrombie & Fitch, over-inflated Silicon Valley startups, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” – Girls Gone Wild is arguably the least surprisingly toxic. Started in 1997 by a fratty entrepreneur named Joe Francis, Girls Gone Wild sold VHS and then DVD videos of co-ed women, almost always intoxicated, baring their breasts on some hedonistic spring break trip in exchange for free underwear or hats. Read More...
My favourite albumNew OrderReviewContinuing our new series in which Guardian and Observer writers pick their favourite albums ever – with a view that you might do the same – Jude Rogers celebrates New Order's moving masterpieceBe honest. When you're asked what your favourite album is, do you pick something impressive to show how smart you are? Or perhaps you plump for a record full of poetry, that says lots about your deeply interesting personality. Read More...
Nigel Slater recipesFishDeluxe homemade seedy crispbread and a tangy fennel salad for ever-ready summer meals
‘Serve immediately’ is a suggestion I would rather not read on a summer’s day. “Eat at your leisure” would be far more welcome. The most useful recipes at this time of year are often those that are not time-sensitive. A pâté that will come to no harm in the fridge for a day or two; a dish that can be served hot or cold; a vegetable recipe to be eaten straight from the oven yet will be just as delicious at room temperature for a relaxed lunch. Read More...