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‘Our Time Will Come’ Review: Two Orphans Journey to Accra to Find Their Kin in an Emotionally Absorbing Ghanaian Drama
Amartei Armar’s debut feature “Our Time Will Come” is an emotionally resonant Ghanaian drama that follows two orphaned children as they journey to Accra in search of family, drawing loose inspiration from “Oliver Twist” while avoiding excessive misery. The film premiered at Locarno after being developed through Marrakech’s 2025 Atlas Workshops under the working title…
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On the Charts 53 Years Ago, Burt Reynolds’ Frequent Co-Star Scored His Second No. 1 Hit With This Scorching Social Satire
On 9 August 1973, country singer and guitarist Jerry Reed scored his second US country No. 1 with “Lord, Mr. Ford”, a satirical song poking fun at the automobile industry and its unintended consequences. Reed, best known to wider audiences for co-starring alongside Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit, built his music career on…
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Man suffers “life altering” injury after being stabbed in group altercation on Barber Road, Crookesmoor
The article reports that a man suffered a life-altering injury after being stabbed during an altercation involving a group on Barber Road in Crookesmoor. The incident is significant because of the severity of the victim’s injuries and the serious violence alleged. The available text does not provide further details about when the incident occurred, the…
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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits From 70s Classic Rock
This is a list-style feature from American Songwriter highlighting three classic rock tracks from the 1970s, each notable for being the artist’s very first US number one hit. It draws on artist interviews to reveal the personal stories and creative circumstances behind each chart-topper, offering a mix of nostalgia and behind-the-scenes trivia for classic rock…
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Revealed: Crime writer Lynda La Plante’s little-known car crash tragedy and lifelong love of motoring – as she’s banned from driving for speeding
Crime writer Lynda La Plante, best known for creating the TV drama Prime Suspect, has been banned from driving for six months after accumulating 24 penalty points for speeding through 20mph zones. The 83-year-old had long spoken of her passion for cars, once describing motoring as her lifelong “guilty pleasure”, making the ban a striking…
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6 Best Adventure Movies Released Since 2010
Collider has published a ranked list of the six best adventure films released since 2010, highlighting movies that favour real stunts, practical effects and physical performances over heavy reliance on CGI. The author argues that this tangible, “real person did that” quality has become rarer in modern blockbusters, and singles out films that still deliver…
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I’m a college athlete. The system that gave me my dream is starting to break
A college track and field athlete writes in a Fox News opinion piece that the American collegiate sports system, which she credits with transforming her life, is under threat and needs Congressional protection. She argues that the introduction of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) payments and related legal and structural changes have destabilised college athletics,…
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3 Contemporary Artists That Are Keeping Paul McCartney Inspired
Paul McCartney has spoken warmly about several younger artists whose work he says continues to inspire him, a notable reversal given that he is usually cited as the influence rather than the one being influenced. His comments have come chiefly in relation to a project reimagining his own songs, as well as through musical collaborations,…