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Prophets review – a mysterious tale of faith at the end of the world
A new play by Jack MacGregor, staged at Assembly Roxy as part of the Edinburgh festival 2026, follows a Scottish researcher named Kerris who arrives on the fictional island of Saint John, a remote British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific, and becomes drawn into the activities of a secretive religious community. The Guardian’s review…
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Cult prog metal heroes Nevermore return to Bloodstock after almost 20 years – and after a patchy start, they put on a hell of a show
Cult prog metal band Nevermore made a comeback appearance at Bloodstock festival, their first UK show in 16 years, marking a significant return for a group whose influence outstrips their commercial profile. Despite a slow start hampered by a sparse early crowd, the band delivered a powerful set that showcased both their staying power and…
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One of the Most Iconic 2-Part Book Adaptations Is Quietly Surging on Streaming
The 1985 CBC miniseries *Anne of Green Gables* is reportedly enjoying a resurgence in streaming popularity more than 40 years after its release, with commentators highlighting it as the definitive screen adaptation of L. M. Montgomery’s 1908 novel. The two-part production, later compiled into a film, follows an imaginative orphan girl’s search for belonging and…
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Alia Shawkat Talks Reuniting With Kristen Stewart In ‘The Wrong Girls’ After She “Literally Was Not Allowed To Speak” In 2010’s ‘The Runaways’
Alia Shawkat and Kristen Stewart have reunited on screen in the Neon comedy “The Wrong Girls”, sixteen years after they first worked together on the 2010 rock biopic “The Runaways”. Speaking at a Q&A screening ahead of the new film’s 14 August cinema release, the pair recalled that Shawkat was barred from speaking on set…
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RUSH Drummer ANIKA NILLES On GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON: ‘If You Know Those Two Guys, They Are So Funny And They’re So Human’
German fusion drummer Anika Nilles has spoken about joining Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the band’s “Fifty Something” tour, discussing the challenge of stepping into the role left by the late Neil Peart. In a new interview with Thomann’s Drum Bash, she described approaching the material with care and respect for Peart’s legacy…
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GOP senator calls Max Miller allegations ‘deeply troubling’
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied. Based on the headline alone, Republican Senator Jim Banks described allegations involving Representative Max Miller as “deeply troubling”, but the nature of the allegations and any response are not provided. Without the article’s contents, it is not possible to verify the claims, identify…
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George R.R. Martin-Backed Sci-Fi Novel Is Officially Becoming a TV Series
Luminous, the acclaimed science fiction debut novel by Silvia Park, is officially being adapted into a television series, with development having quietly begun back in 2022, three years before the book’s publication. The project’s early acquisition underlines how eager studios have become to secure promising literary talent well before release, and the involvement of George…
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Bruno Guimaraes can help Arsenal reach next level, says Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has set out why he pursued Bruno Guimaraes and confirmed the club may still add further signings this summer. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, with the move officially announced on Saturday and the player unveiled to fans at Emirates Stadium before Sunday’s match against…
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John Goodman looks nearly unrecognizable in new photo after years of dramatic weight loss
John Goodman has surprised fans with his latest appearance, looking notably slimmer in a photo taken during a chance encounter with fellow actor David DeLuise at a grocery store. The image, shared by DeLuise on Instagram, highlights the 74-year-old’s continued weight loss transformation, a topic that has drawn public interest for years given his well-documented…
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Biden-world veteran issues stark warning about Abdul El-Sayed as he crosses party lines
Michael LaRosa, a former press secretary to ex-first lady Jill Biden, has said he will not support Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, breaking with his party over the issue. LaRosa’s objection centres on El-Sayed’s refusal to distance himself from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker following controversial remarks Piker made about the 11 September 2001 terrorist…