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FictionReviewThis gag-heavy comedy, in which a tech mogul has planted a microchip in his wife’s brain, is a wild ride “The stench of crisis on you now is at an all-time high,” Hazel’s father tells her. He’s not wrong: Hazel is a perpetual Cinderella, still in rags despite having been swept off her feet by a (not so charming) prince. She has packed up and run away, back to her dad’s, but how do you evade a husband who has planted a microchip in your brain?

FilmObituarySybil Jason obituarySouth African-born child movie star viewed as a rival to Shirley TempleFrom 1935 to 1938, Shirley Temple was the world's biggest and smallest movie star. During this period, Warner Bros launched their answer to Temple in the cute, dark-haired, wide-eyed, button-nosed Sybil Jason, who has died aged 83. Jason made six feature films and four Technicolor two-reelers for the studio over these years. Unfortunately, most of her films and roles shamelessly resembled those of Temple's at 20th Century-Fox, and never equalled them in popularity.

Casey Jenkins has settled her legal claim against the Australia Council for cancelling funding for a performance exhibition in 2020. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/The GuardianCasey Jenkins has settled her legal claim against the Australia Council for cancelling funding for a performance exhibition in 2020. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/The GuardianAustralia news This article is more than 1 month oldThis article is more than 1 month oldPeak arts body Creative Australia agrees to extraordinary acknowledgment and six-figure payment in settlement with Casey Jenkins

ScienceFloat like a butterflyHow insects stay aloft has fascinated scientists for centuries. The answer, finds Kate Ravilious, lies in drag, lift and a complex combination of wingstrokesContrary to the popular myth, scientists have not proved that it is physically impossible for a bumble bee to fly. But they have pondered over the mysteries of insect flight for centuries. How does a butterfly flutter and what makes a dragonfly hover? With just one flick of the wing, insects can carry out manoeuvres that even birds cannot repeat.

MoviesObituaryJean Kent obituaryPopular stalwart of film classics such as The Browning Version and Fanny By GaslightJean Kent, the fiery, sexy, red-haired bad girl of British movies in the 1940s, who has died aged 92, was a fine actor, and clearly enjoyed life, her work and – while it lasted – her cinema fame. While never a top star, she gained a considerable following, and from the 1960s appeared regularly on television.

Greek Islands holidaysThis small Cyclades island seems to be all sparkly sandals and chic frocks but out of town fantastic cliffs and quiet beaches take over Next week: Milos and Sifnos Amorgos, Kalymnos, Ikaria Ikaria was arcadian, Kalymnos devilishly entertaining and Amorgos hauntingly beautiful. So far, my Greek island-hopping adventure has delivered, but as I reach Folegandros, my faith wobbles. I’m in Chora, as the main towns on many of these islands are called, it’s evening and hundreds of well-heeled visitors, dressed in tailored summerwear, are settling in to the artful maze of outdoor eating areas.

RussiaObituaryMetropolitan Anthony of SourozhRussian Orthodox patriarch who balanced the interests of his flock against the complexities of religious politics in the Soviet UnionThe following correction was printed in the Guardian's Corrections and Clarifications column, Monday August 18 2003 His talks on radio and television, unfailingly presented with charm and substance, drew thousands of people close to him, resulting in a significant number of conversions, especially among intellectuals. The late BBC religious affairs correspondent, Gerald Priestland, once called him the single most powerful Christian voice in the land.

ArtThey are a Christmas card staple – the three kings who followed a star to the baby Jesus. But one of them caused a revolution in art. We unravel the mystery of the Magi They came bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. This description of the Magi, the three kings or wise men who followed a star to the newborn Jesus, has always given artists plenty of scope to depict ornate boxes, cups and vessels.

Interest ratesBank of England may cut interest rate sooner after surprise inflation forecastForecasters at three leading institutions suggest inflation rate will halve to 2% by April The Bank of England may be forced to bring forward the date of its first interest rate cut after three leading forecasters issued a surprise update suggesting the inflation rate will halve to 2% by April. The Oxford Economics consultancy and analysts at Investec and Deutsche Bank have reassessed their outlook for inflation in 2024 and concluded that the consumer prices index (CPI), which dropped to 3.