NBC’s Best Sitcom of All Time Deserves a Revival 44 Years Later
Collider argues that NBC sitcom Cheers deserves a revival, 44 years after its 1982 debut, because its distinctive blend of intelligent dialogue, familiar setting and ensemble comedy has not been successfully replicated. The article says the programme’s initially unconventional approach nearly led to cancellation, but later became the…
Tom Cruise’s Unforgettable 10/10 Action Movie is Officially Free to Watch on YouTube
Tropic Thunder, the 2008 Hollywood satire directed by Ben Stiller, is now available to watch free with adverts on YouTube. The article highlights Tom Cruise’s heavily disguised cameo as ruthless studio executive Les Grossman as its standout feature, arguing that the performance helped make the film a lasting…
Jeers, walkouts, stage invasions: will Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists trigger British audiences too?
Tiago Rodrigues’s play *Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists* will arrive at London’s National Theatre after provoking unusually forceful audience reactions across Europe and Canada. Its depiction of fascism and anti-fascist violence has led to jeering, walkouts, singing, protests and attempted stage invasions, raising questions about how…
The controversial 1997 movie that shaped Harris Dickinson: “It caused trouble for film”
Harris Dickinson has identified Harmony Korine’s 1997 film Gummo as a major early influence on his willingness to pursue challenging, unconventional work. Speaking in the Criterion Closet, Dickinson said the film’s disturbing content and rejection of conventional form showed him how cinema could provoke audiences and challenge established…
“Not for the first time, they have snatched joy from the jaws of heartbreak.” Mastodon triumph over tragedy with Marrow Deep
Mastodon’s Marrow Deep is reviewed as a forceful and emotionally resonant album, shaped by the band’s recent loss of former guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds. The reviewer argues that the record turns grief into renewed purpose, delivering the group’s heaviest and most consistently compelling material in roughly two…
Florida driver fleeing traffic stop slams head-on into school bus carrying 19 children before fleeing on foot
A Florida driver allegedly fleeing a traffic stop crashed head-on into a school bus carrying 19 children, then ran from the scene before being arrested. The children were uninjured, but the incident highlights the danger that fleeing drivers can pose in school zones and to pupils travelling to…
Harry Styles’ Brand New Together, Together NYC Setlist: Every Song Played at Tour’s First U.S. Show
Harry Styles opened his New York residency at Madison Square Garden with a revised setlist for the Together, Together tour. – The concert was the first of 30 consecutive MSG shows, running through Halloween. – New York is the tour’s first and only US stop after 31 dates…
Despicable moment teenage e-bike rider crashes into a koala and rides away: ‘Bring back national service’
Dashcam footage showed a teenage e-bike rider colliding with a koala crossing a road in Holland Park, Brisbane, before the riders looked back and continued without stopping. The incident has prompted criticism of their apparent failure to check on the animal and renewed calls for road users to…
Miley Cyrus’ spooky connection to August 25th as beloved godmother Dolly Parton passes away on the Disney star’s most ‘important’ date of the year
The article reports that Miley Cyrus’s godmother, Dolly Parton, has died aged 80 after a short battle with cancer, according to an announcement made on 25 August. It focuses on the date’s personal significance for Cyrus, who has previously said that 25 August has repeatedly marked important moments…
The 12 Greatest Jack Reacher Books, Ranked
Collider ranks Lee Child’s best Jack Reacher novels, highlighting stories in which the former military policeman is drawn into conspiracies, murders and criminal networks. The selection reflects the enduring appeal of a character who travels without a fixed home yet repeatedly uses his investigative and combat skills to…
Australian underlying inflation remains above target as household costs rise
The article criticises Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers for previously suggesting inflation had been brought under control, arguing that July’s figures show continued pressure on household budgets. It says the gap between a modest fall in headline inflation and persistently high underlying inflation matters because essential costs, mortgage repayments…
“It wasn’t just his writing”: the Motown artist Berry Gordy knew “excelled at everything”
The article argues that Stevie Wonder became one of Motown’s defining artists because of his unusually broad musical abilities and willingness to develop beyond the label’s early formula. Berry Gordy initially valued Wonder chiefly as a harmonica player, but later praised his songwriting, production, distinctive sound and complex…
Aussies fume as horrible odour takes over their Perth suburb as two-year battle rages on: ‘Hell’
Residents near Perth’s Tamala Park Waste Facility say persistent odours from the landfill have made daily life unbearable, prompting renewed calls for it to close before its expected 2028 end date. The dispute matters because regulators say pollution from the site is affecting nearby communities and there are…
The 1997 movie Jamie Foxx wants to delete from history: “Not a choice!”
Jamie Foxx has said he would rather forget the 1997 comedy Booty Call, describing it as a job he accepted because better film roles were unavailable. Although the film made a profit, its poor critical reception reportedly contributed to doubts about his career choices before his later breakthrough…
UTA Boss Sends Companywide Memo Accusing Reporter of Unprofessional Bias
UTA chief executive David Kramer sent staff a strongly worded memo accusing Variety reporter Matt Donnelly of biased and unprofessional reporting after Variety published an article about prominent clients leaving the agency. The dispute matters because it highlights tensions between a major Hollywood talent agency and an influential…
Jack Osbourne Says Ozzy Movie Won’t Be “Artsy, Esoteric Biopic”: “Not What The Fans Want”
Jack Osbourne says the script for a Sony-backed biopic about his father, Ozzy Osbourne, has been completed and the family is now approaching directors. He stressed that the film should be accessible and fan-focused rather than an “artsy” or overly abstract portrayal, reflecting the family’s aim to preserve…
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
At least 12 people have died and dozens have been injured as wildfires spread across northern Algeria, forcing evacuations in coastal provinces. The fires underline the growing danger posed by extreme heat in North Africa, where climate change is intensifying summer wildfire conditions. Five deaths were reported in…
NYC business owners revolt over Mamdani’s government-run grocery stores: ‘Doomed for disaster’
New York City business leaders and bodega owners have protested Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for five city-run grocery stores, saying subsidised prices could undermine nearby independent shops. A coalition representing 50 multicultural business chambers has filed two state-court lawsuits, arguing that the scheme is unfair and should not…
Watch Stevie Nicks sing fan favourite Stand Back on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Stevie Nicks performed her 1983 hit Stand Back on Jimmy Kimmel Live, shortly before appearing at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields event in California. The appearance marks another recent television performance by the Fleetwood Mac singer and highlights the continued prominence of one of her best-known solo songs.…
China’s ambassador pairs bus ride with sovereignty warning
China’s new ambassador to Australia, Liu Jinsong, used an early public bus journey to Canberra to project accessibility while also stressing Beijing’s expectations of “mutual respect”. The article argues that this language signals China’s demand that Australia avoid challenging matters Beijing treats as non-negotiable, particularly Taiwan, while raising…