You Need to Watch Netflix’s 7 Best Original Anime At Least Once
Polygon highlights seven Netflix Original anime as standout alternatives to Crunchyroll’s much larger catalogue, arguing that Netflix has built a worthwhile collection of exclusive films and series. The selections matter because they show the platform offering distinctive science fiction, fantasy, horror and character-driven stories, rather than simply competing…
“My mind got the better of me after being a half-mile closer to the centre of the earth. An epic rock ‘n’ roll death – what a way to go.” What happened when Queens of the Stone Age played a tiny show deep inside a German salt mine
In 2007, Queens of the Stone Age staged an unusual intimate concert 2,300 feet underground at the Erlebnisbergwerk Glückauf salt mine in Sondershausen, Germany, while touring their album Era Vulgaris. The show stood out from the band’s 115 dates that year because it replaced the conventional venue experience…
‘Tombstone’ Changed Doc Holliday’s Actual Quote and Made Val Kilmer’s Scene Even Better
Collider argues that Tombstone improves on a real-life Doc Holliday remark during the 1881 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The film changes Holliday’s reported response from “You’re a daisy if you have” to “You’re a daisy if you do”, making the line sound more immediate and threatening before…
The 6 Best Thriller Shows Released Since 2000, Ranked
Collider ranks six post-2000 thriller series for their sustained tension, psychological depth and ability to make everyday situations feel dangerous. – Mindhunter: FBI agents pioneer criminal profiling through unsettling interviews with imprisoned killers. – The Americans: Soviet spies posing as a suburban American family face pressure from espionage…
Umpire Bill Miller goes 0-for-8 on ABS challenges in Reds’ 10-8 win over Cubs at Wrigley Field
Home-plate umpire Bill Miller had all eight of his ball-and-strike decisions challenged and overturned during the Cincinnati Reds’ 10-8 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The unusually poor record drew attention to Major League Baseball’s new automated ball-strike challenge system, which was introduced for the 2026…
Milo Yiannopoulos in ICE Custody After Feud-Fueled Tip-Off
Milo Yiannopoulos, the British far-right commentator and former Breitbart editor, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana and is awaiting deportation. The case is notable because he allegedly remained in the United States after his visa expired, despite having publicly supported ICE’s enforcement tactics.…
The Best Sci-Fi Action Epic of All Time Is About to Be Streaming on Netflix
James Cameron’s Aliens is presented as an outstanding sequel because it broadens the scale, action and central role of Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley without simply repeating Alien. The film is due to arrive on Netflix on 1 September, giving viewers another chance to watch the 1986 science-fiction action…
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Just Pulled Off Something Few Remakes Ever Do
Saturday Night Live UK has exceeded widespread scepticism about adapting a distinctly American comedy institution for Britain, earning a warmer reception after its first season than many expected. Its success matters because it suggests the programme is being valued for its own cast, characters and comic voice rather…
The Roxy, 1977, and the rival band Lemmy Kilmister always related to the most
The article argues that Motörhead, despite being commonly labelled heavy metal, shared a closer musical and cultural affinity with punk. Lemmy Kilmister saw the band as a rock and roll group and believed its speed, directness and rejection of rock excess connected it strongly to punk audiences. Lemmy…
“I don’t think he needs to hear what I think about his music”: When Jinjer’s Tatiana Shmailyuk saw Opeth’s Mikael Mikael Åkerfeldt, she was too scared to talk to him
Jinjer singer Tatiana Shmailyuk said Opeth profoundly influenced both her vocal development and her visual art after she discovered the band as a teenager. She particularly admired frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt’s contrast between clean singing and deep growls, although she said she aims to retain her own vocal identity…
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever go into FIBA World Cup break with big win over Connecticut
Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 111-91 before the WNBA pauses for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The result maintained Indiana’s momentum and extended several team records, while leaving Connecticut with another defeat in a difficult season. Connecticut led 28-19 after the first quarter, but Indiana responded…
Naomi Osaka Debuts a Luxury Accessories Brand at Uncharted’s Fame to Fortune Summit in the Hamptons
Naomi Osaka unveiled a luxury leather-goods brand at Uncharted’s Fame to Fortune Summit in the Hamptons, presenting it as her largest ambition beyond tennis. The launch matters because it marks her move from fashion collaborations and investments towards building her own consumer business, while directly courting potential investors.…
Sam Neill’s 56-Minute Apple TV Sci-Fi Episode Is Quietly Among Streaming’s Best
Collider highlights Sam Neill’s performance in the opening episode of Apple TV’s alien-invasion drama *Invasion*, arguing that it is a particularly strong example of his science-fiction work. The episode matters because it establishes the series’ grounded, character-led approach to first contact, concentrating on personal secrets and human anxiety…
The one thing that “95% of the time ruins a movie”, according to Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo said that featuring a band with real music “95% of the time ruins a movie”, because it is difficult to capture convincingly on screen. He made the comment while discussing his 2010 directorial debut, Sympathy for Delicious, whose combination of live music and faith-healing themes he…
Man charged a year after daylight kebab shop shooting in Sydney that targeted a notorious underworld figure
A 31-year-old man has been charged over an alleged daylight shooting at an Auburn kebab shop in western Sydney last June, in which three people were seriously injured. Police allege the attack targeted Samimjan Azari, reportedly linked to the Alameddine criminal network, and it has renewed concern about…
Taylor Swift Donates $50k to Help Mother Struck by Car
Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to support Ashley Taunton, a mother who was seriously injured after being struck by a car while stopping to help people following another crash. The donation will help Taunton’s family cover everyday costs during her recovery, highlighting the financial pressure that can follow…
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa booed by Dolphins fans as Miami pays price for failed relationship
Tua Tagovailoa was booed by some Miami Dolphins supporters during his return to Hard Rock Stadium as an Atlanta Falcons quarterback in a pre-season game, highlighting the difficult end to his six-year spell with the team. The article argues that neither side appears clearly better off: Tagovailoa has…
The Best Video Game TV Adaptation That Doesn’t Exist Is ‘The Mandalorian’ Meets ‘The Terminator’
Collider argues that Doom is overdue for a live-action television adaptation, given the recent success of series based on video games such as Fallout and The Last of Us. It suggests the modern Doom games provide a strong foundation, combining intense action with an expanded mythology about the…
Harrison Ford’s Timeless Fantasy Romance Officially Gets a New Streaming Home
Age of Adaline, the fantasy romance starring Blake Lively, Harrison Ford and Michiel Huisman, will begin streaming on HBO Max on 1 September 2026. The move gives the 2015 film a new platform, potentially introducing its unusual story about ageing and romance to a wider audience. The article…
What is the origin of ‘dad rock’ and which 1980 album defines it best?
‘Dad rock’ is described as a term popularised in the 1990s for supposedly uncool, male-fronted rock bands and their devoted audiences, particularly acts associated with the 1970s and 1980s. The article argues that it became linked to familiar riffs, conventional song structures and heavily repeated classic-rock staples, while…