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Billy Liar review – Tom Courtenay is superb in classic study of a young man and his quixotic dreams

  • Guardian reviews 1963 classic Billy Liar, praising Tom Courtenay's lead performance.
  • Billy escapes his dull life through elaborate fantasies and reckless romantic entanglements.
  • Reviewer remains unconvinced by the film's defeatist ending despite its reputation.

This is a Guardian review of Billy Liar, John Schlesinger's 1963 British comedy adapted from Keith Waterhouse's 1959 novel, part of the "Angry Young Man" literary movement alongside John Osborne's Look Back in Anger and Kingsley Amis's Lucky Jim. The critic praises Tom Courtenay's performance in the title…

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EXCLUSIVE: New America 250 monument lets families find military relatives in seconds: ‘I had tears in my eyes’

  • New military monument opened at Lincoln Memorial for America250
  • Lets families instantly search for relatives' military service records
  • Honours over 41 million US service members since the Revolutionary War

A new National Military Monument has opened at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington as part of the America250 celebrations marking the nation's 250th birthday. The installation allows visitors to search for relatives who served in the US military, with names appearing within seconds on two large digital American…

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How to Bring a Geothermal Well Back from the Dead

  • Zanskar revived a failing New Mexico geothermal plant with a deeper well.
  • AI modelling and oil-industry drilling tech cut costs and drilling time.
  • Success suggests old geothermal wells may be worth redrilling, not writing off.

Geothermal firm Zanskar has revived a struggling power plant in New Mexico by drilling a deeper well, turning what looked like a failing site into one of the most productive pumped geothermal wells in the United States. The company bought the Lightning Dock plant in 2024 after its…

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Pentagon, under Trump, Hegseth, draws curtain tighter around Iran War

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The article text was not accessible, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The supplied page only states that access was denied because JavaScript appears to be disabled. The title suggests the article concerns Pentagon transparency around an Iran-related conflict under Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth, but this…

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Lawmakers eye reforms as sexual misconduct allegations, relationship revelations shake Capitol Hill

  • Recent controversies revived calls for congressional misconduct reform.
  • Lawmakers seek stronger reporting and transparency rules.
  • Critics say the 2018 reforms still leave gaps.

Lawmakers are considering further reforms to Congress’s handling of sexual misconduct after recent allegations and revelations about members’ personal relationships renewed scrutiny of workplace culture on Capitol Hill. The debate matters because critics argue that earlier reforms have not fully ensured accountability, transparency or safe reporting for congressional…

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Remember When Paul McCartney Used a Soundtrack as an Excuse to Dust off Some Beatles Classics in the 80s?

  • McCartney re-recorded Beatles classics for his 1984 film soundtrack.
  • Give My Regards to Broad Street flopped, but the album sold well in the UK.
  • Ringo Starr refused to drum on the Beatles remakes.

Paul McCartney's decision to write and star in the 1984 film Give My Regards to Broad Street led him to rework several classic Beatles songs for its soundtrack, a bold move given how sacred that catalogue was to fans. The film flopped with critics and audiences, and McCartney's…

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French DJ Kavinsky, who created Nightcall from Drive, dies aged 50

  • French DJ Kavinsky, creator of "Nightcall," has died aged 50
  • Found dead at his Paris home; investigation opened, no foul play suspected
  • Performed at Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony; helped popularise synthwave

Kavinsky, the French producer and DJ behind "Nightcall," the track that opened Nicolas Winding Refn's 2011 film "Drive," has died at his Paris home aged 50. His death, discovered on Tuesday evening, prompted an investigation by French authorities, though no foul play is suspected; local media reported he…

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Backflip from the ABC after outrage over activist’s violent Gina Rinehart segment the taxpayer-funded broadcaster defended as ‘satirical’

  • ABC backtracks after backlash over violent Gina Rinehart segment
  • Broadcaster had defended the content as "satirical"
  • ABC ombudsman now reviewing the controversial segment

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has reversed course and launched a review after facing widespread backlash over a segment featuring an activist depicting violence against mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, which the taxpayer-funded broadcaster had initially defended as "satirical". The episode has reignited criticism of the ABC's editorial standards and…

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5 Years Later, John Cena’s Biggest Action Hit Is Officially Taking Off on Netflix Again

  • F9 is trending again on Netflix five years after release
  • Film re-entered Top 10 charts in Colombia and Peru
  • John Cena's role as Dom's brother Jakob praised for reviving the franchise

The 2021 Fast and Furious instalment F9 is enjoying a fresh wave of popularity on Netflix five years after its release, with the film re-entering the streaming service's Top 10 charts in several countries. Its renewed success highlights the lasting appeal of John Cena's addition to the franchise,…

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Born 60 Years Ago Today in the Sunflower State, the “Celine Dion of Country Music” Behind One of Country’s Most Heavenly Hits

  • Martina McBride, Kansas-born country star, turns 60 today.
  • Known for hits including "Independence Day", "Wild Heart" and "A Broken Wing".
  • Won CMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 1999 after signing with RCA in 1991.

Country singer Martina McBride, born in Kansas on 29 July 1966, is marking her 60th birthday. Known for her powerful soprano voice, which has led some to dub her the "Celine Dion of country music", McBride built a career defined by emotionally resonant songs that have connected deeply…

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