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Pixar has been busy revolutionising and redefining animations since Toy Story came out back in 1995. For over 25 years, the studio has released a string of masterpieces, many of which are easily some of the best animated movies ever made. Generally speaking, Pixar movies are just consistently brilliant, effortlessly appealing to both kids and adults alike with their quirky stories, likeable characters, and resonate themes. Films like Coco, Soul, and Wall-E aren’t afraid to tackle difficult subjects (death, a life lived without purpose, ecological disaster) and grand ideas, delicately weaving in these topics with a light touch, wit and stunning, kaleidoscopic visuals. Pixar shows no sign of slowing down, either. This year they’re releasing their 24th movie, Luca with three more films in production, Turning Red, Lightyear, a Buzz Lightyear origins story, and an untitled film set for a 2023 release. With all that to come, what better time to dive back into Pixar’s catalogue and highlight the greatest movies the studio has to offer. Below, you’ll find our picks for the top 10 best Pixar movies of all time. Recommended: The best Disney movies ever made

French megastar Isabelle Huppert is a very busy woman. Gorge yourself on Netflix hit Call My Agent, about the gloriously bonkers misadventures of ragtag bunch of agents catering to the out there whims of Parisian movie stars, and you’ll know she steals the third season. Her episode suggests an outré way she keeps up the pace of a career that has seen her star in some 150 films since the early ‘70s. It’s one of the most jaw-dropping celebrity cameos. While the idea is that each glittering guest from the upper echelons of the French film industry plays an exaggerated version of themselves, there’s always a ring of truth to it. When we speak via Zoom a few short weeks before her latest film The Godmother debuts at the 2021 Alliance Française French Film Festival (AFFFF) in Australia, she casually drops that she has so far shot some four movies since global lockdowns began, including nipping over to Hungary, and to Naples and Rome, to play art philanthropist Costanza Sforza Colonna in Caravaggio’s Shadow. “I have to say, actors are very, very privileged in this situation,” she says of the organisational hurdles overcome to get them from A to B safely during the madness of last year. “But, you know, the field of actors is always, even in a normal situation, a little bit disconnected from reality.” A mischievous sparkle in her eyes is recognisable from her roles in OTT films like Elle and Greta glimmers in her wry responses. It’s also there is her leading role in The Godmother (La

You can tell nature is healing because Peter Rabbit is nibbling it again on a big screen near you right now. Peter Rabbit 2 has already racked up some impressive numbers in newly reopened cinemas in the US and UK, which bodes well for the summer’s array of new (or deferred) theatrical releases. On the slate? A tantalising mix of supercharged blockbusters (Fast & Furious 9, Black Widow), more intimate fare (Another Round, Supernova) and potential cult smashes (Censor, The Green Knight). For moviegoers, this summer should feel like a journey back to normality – only with Dominic Toretto at the wheel and Questlove blasting out the tunes. Strap in...(Release dates are for the UK and US)

When we first launched our Love Local campaign back in May 2020, we pledged to champion small businesses all over the world – from restaurants and boutiques to storefront theaters and Instagram bakers. At the time, we couldn’t fathom where that mission would take us. Now, more than a year later, we’ve written about hundreds of makers, encouraged our readers to donate to on-the-ground charities and connected locals with a treasure trove of independent businesses. But our work doesn’t end there. As the world reopens, it’s more important than ever before that we remain steadfast in our commitment to celebrate and support all things local. It means filling you in on the amazing new restaurants and bars that are springing up from the ashes. And getting you back to the cinema for this month’s blockbuster. And feeding you up-to-the-minute news about theatres reopening. And, perhaps most importantly, helping you fall in love with your city all over again. Along the way, we’ll breathe new life into the mission by bringing the Love Local initiative into Time Out Markets around the globe – from Lisbon and Miami to New York and Dubai. In addition to curating chefs and entertainment, our expert editors will be spotlighting the soul of the city on real-life kitchens and stages. It’s an oyster-shucking demonstration in Boston, a street art installation in New York, drag bingo in Miami and so much more. Why? Because Time Out has been seeking out the best of city life since 1968. We know that

Clubs, they said, were going to be the last places to reopen. Because let’s be honest: what could be more unhygienic than drinking loads, going out and properly losing yourself in a room full of writhing strangers. And yet, in certain parts of the world, it’s already happening. In Australia, which has largely avoided the worst of Covid, nightclubs are packed. In Israel, one of the world’s most vaccinated countries, venues can host up to 1,000 indoors. And now several European cities are reopening their clubs too – albeit tentatively, and for very limited crowds. All these one-off events were sanctioned by officials, and their basic aim is to test the viability of reopening nightlife venues this summer. A packed crowd at Barcelona’s Sala Apolo. Photograph: Sala Apolo Back in December, Barcelona’s Sala Apolo held a masked-yet-non-distanced DJ night where all attendees were rapid-tested beforehand. Then Amsterdam let 1,300 punters attend a concert in March with fluorescent drinks to help monitor saliva transmission. And this Saturday, Paris will welcome 5,000 gig-goers to an arena in the city’s south-east (masks required). But perhaps 2021’s most ‘authentic’ night out so far was at Liverpool’s Circus club last month. I know because I was there, getting literally vommed on. Within an impressive ten minutes of me arriving, an early casualty had careed out of nowhere and spewed pink puke on my shoes. Ravers at Liverpool’s Circus club. Photograph: Jody Hartley For eight hours, d

We’re living through trying times, so it's important we keep our bodies, spirits and minds engaged. And podcasts can help us do just that. The beauty of the podcast is that it can be listened to while working, showering, cooking or cleaning – and, in addition to entertaining you, most programmes end up teaching us a thing or two about life, politics, science, art and more. From popular picks that you might not have had time to listen to until now to exciting new shows worthy of all of our attention, here are the best podcasts of 2021 to tune into right now. Still looking for more? Don’t miss our picks of the best true-crime podcasts, food podcasts and music podcasts out there right now. Plus, we’ve got our very own podcast – ‘your city or mine?’ – in which Time Out Group CEO Julio Bruno talks to thought-leaders and pioneers about the innovations and ideas shaping our cities.

As city streets around the world show signs of life again, we're reminded of all the things that make them so special – not least of which is the bevvy of street food vendors who keep us full when we're on the go. It's the dosa cart in New York City, the snack shop in Tokyo, the falafel stall in London, the taco truck in LA and the hole in the wall in Paris. These faithful cooks may be working with small kitchens, but the food they're slinging is brimming with soul. The best street food in the world often doubles as a history lesson, too. There are dishes that speak volumes about immigrant communities. Others whisper of age-old traditions. Some shout of new trends brought forth by younger generations. So, what does street food look like around the world? It comes in many shapes and sizes, so we enlisted Time Out editors from around the globe to weigh in on the street eats that set their city apart. They delivered with a delicious hit list that includes dishes like tacos al pastor, tamagoyaki, cuttlefish skewers and a seriously upgraded hot dog. Prepare for your stomach to growl – these are the street food eats you must try at least once in your life. RECOMMENDED: The best street food on the planet, according to chefs

Few sensations beat plunging into a massive outdoor pool, the sky looming big and bright and blue above. Even if you’re bang in the middle of the city, even if you’re surrounded by dozens of other swimmers, you can’t help but feel like you’ve found a place of peace: a calming and energising escape from the frenetic outside world. And as a big ol’ splashy bonus, it helps that public pools and lidos can also be really damn beautiful. This means that not only do you get the thrill of that first plunge – you also get the constant excitement of looking up and being totally bowled over by your surroundings. Looking to branch out and do your laps somewhere new? You could do much worse than hit up one of the many beautiful pools that feature in ‘Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools’. This new book by author Christopher Beanland is both a history of pool architecture and a travel guide for super-keen swimmers, filled with top destinations from Slovakia to Hong Kong via Sydney. So, where should be top of your bucket(-of-water) list? To help you out, we asked Beanland to pick out seven pools and lidos that are genuinely worth crossing international borders for – from manmade lidos done out properly palatially to icy natural pools overlooked by snow-capped mountains. Go ahead and dive in.

In London a mass of revellers gyrate to thumping bass music. In Johannesburg a thrift market throngs with bargain-hunters. And in Miami a solitary figure contemplates the skyline as the sun sets over her home city. What do all these scenes have in common? They all celebrate life in our cities at its fullest – overflowing with soul and vitality. (And after a year of lockdown, it’s what we’re longing for a return to.) Modern urban living can be chaotic and loud and very often lonely. But it can also be pretty damn glorious. And that should be the overriding impression you get from this selection of images taken by street photographers in some of the world’s greatest cities, from Rio de Janeiro to Hong Kong via Madrid. Some were taken by pros with all the gear, others were smartphone snappers with brilliant Instagram accounts. We asked them all to pick a single shot that truly sums up street life in their city (and provide a brief explanation why). Vibrant or empty, jubilant or downcast, the results are a buoyant celebration of streetlife worldwide – in all its glory and contradictions. Why would you ever want to leave?

When you're visiting a new-to-you city, it's always tempting to pack your itinerary with reservations at the best restaurants in town. But more rewarding still is getting to know the local cuisine and culture through street food, which almost always offers a more authentic experience. And now – as our cities spring back to life and travel ramps up once again – it's never been more important to support the talented cooks behind these mobile kitchens. Hungry yet? Good, because we asked some of the world's best chefs to share their all-time favorite street eats – the bites they can't stop thinking about, even years later. Their picks offer a food-fueled itinerary that spans the globe, from saucy tteokbokki in Seoul, and smoked jerk pork in Jamaica to deep-fried pastel in Brazil. Plan your next getaway around one of these chef-approved street food staples. Craving more insider insight from the world's best chefs? You're in the right place. Talk to the Chef! is a weekly food series that will tap into the minds of culinary leaders around the globe. The conversation changes just as often, and we'll chat with chefs about everything from podcasts and kitchen equipment to travel and trends.