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This Forgotten Michael Douglas Thriller Is the Saddest Retelling of ‘The Odyssey’ Ever Made
The 1993 thriller Falling Down, starring Michael Douglas, is being reappraised as a bleak counterpoint to traditional hero’s journey narratives such as Christopher Nolan’s recently released The Odyssey. Rather than triumphing over adversity like Homer’s Odysseus, Douglas’s character William Foster begins with the same simple goal of getting home but descends into escalating violence and…
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From Grafton Street to global stardom: Allie Sherlock shares the secret of her incredible rise to stardom – and it’s definitely not what you’d think!
Allie Sherlock, a musician from Cork, Ireland, has built a global following after starting out busking on Dublin’s Grafton Street at the age of 12. A video of her singing an Ed Sheeran cover went viral online, launching a career that has since taken her from street performances to international recognition, with the singer crediting…
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Trueno, Milo J, and J Noa Fire Up Summerstage
Argentine rappers Trueno and Milo J joined Dominican artist J Noa for a high-energy show at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on Saturday night, part of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage series. It was billed as one of the most anticipated dates of the summer programme, drawing thousands of fans waving Argentine flags and…
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The $140m movie that still couldn’t afford to hire Kevin Costner: “It came down to money”
The article’s title says that a film with a $140 million budget was still unable to hire Kevin Costner because of financial constraints. This highlights how a large overall production budget does not necessarily leave enough money for a major actor’s fee. No further article content is provided beyond the headline and site navigation, so…
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Why does Elton John think “living in Australia” changed his vocals?
Elton John has revealed that a period spent living in Australia proved a turning point for his voice, though not for the reasons one might expect. He noticed his singing had deteriorated and his voice had become deeper, only to be told bluntly by a doctor that heavy cannabis use was the cause, prompting a…
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TONY IOMMI: ‘If I Sit Down With A Guitar, I’ll Come Up With A Riff’
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has discussed his upcoming solo album “From The Dark”, due out on 23 October via BMG, in a new interview with Planet Rock’s Loz Guest. It will be his first solo release in 21 years, featuring Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande on all lead vocals and writing credits, alongside bassist Becky…
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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One has asked a US federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Trump Organization and Eric Trump, arguing that around 385 accounts held by the group and affiliated businesses were closed in mid-2021 following a lengthy anti-money-laundering review, not for political reasons. The case is significant because it forms part of a…
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The Devil’s Mouth: The Caves Could Lock Them Inside | Collider BTS
Collider has published a behind-the-scenes video feature on “The Devil’s Mouth,” an upcoming survival thriller from Amazon Prime Video, focusing on the technical challenges faced during filming. The piece centres on cinematographer James Kniest, who discusses the difficulties of shooting in demanding and hazardous natural locations across Thailand. The video covers filming across caves, rivers…
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Phil Collins Reveals He Nearly Died in 2024 After Drinking Caused His Organs to Shut Down
Phil Collins has revealed he came close to death in April 2024, when heavy drinking caused organ failure that left him unconscious in a Swiss hospital, with doctors and his family facing the prospect of taking him off life support. Speaking to The Sunday Times, the 75-year-old former Genesis frontman said his manager summoned his…
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Why the Commonwealth Games are important to NI athletes
Northern Ireland athletes returned from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 16 medals, the second-highest total in the region’s history behind the 18 won in Birmingham four years ago, despite the Games being run with fewer sports this time. The event’s importance lies in its position at the midpoint of the Olympic cycle, offering athletes…