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10 Essential 1990s Fantasy Books
Collider presents a ranked selection of 1990s fantasy novels it considers especially influential and enduring, rather than simply the decade’s best-written books. It argues that the period expanded fantasy’s commercial reach and reshaped several subgenres, with the selected works demonstrating the genre’s range beyond conventional heroic quests. – ‘Outlander’ (1991) by Diana Gabaldon is praised…
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Amanda Knox’s latest stunt – a one-woman Edinburgh fringe comedy show about HER struggles since she was falsely locked up for the brutal killing of Meredith Kercher – has reopened old wounds for the victim’s family
The article says Amanda Knox’s planned one-woman comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe has reopened painful memories for the family of Meredith Kercher, who was murdered in Perugia in 2007. It presents the show as focusing on Knox’s experiences after her wrongful imprisonment, while arguing that this public retelling risks overshadowing Kercher and causing further…
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2026’s Most Unhinged Anime Is Now Available to Own
VIZ Media has released the complete first season of Rooster Fighter on limited-edition Blu-ray in North America. The 24-episode anime follows Keiji, a superpowered wandering rooster fighting demonic creatures across a collapsing Japan, and its home release gives fans a collector-focused way to own the series. The two-disc, Region A set was released on 4…
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The Cover Uncovered: How the clip art on ‘White Pony’ conjured Deftones’ greatest album
Deftones’ White Pony sleeve was created from a simple, free clip-art outline of a pony, chosen by singer Chino Moreno before the band had written the album. The article argues that this stripped-back image became inseparable from the record’s identity, helping to signal the group’s move beyond the nu-metal label and reinforcing the album’s lasting…
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3 Songs From the 1990s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Country Music Fan
American Songwriter recommends three 1990s country tracks it considers especially likely to win over new listeners, highlighting the decade’s mix of emotional storytelling, sing-along hooks and mainstream appeal. – ‘The Thunder Rolls’ by Garth Brooks is praised for its dramatic narrative, percussion and slide guitar. – ‘Wide Open Spaces’ by Dixie Chicks is presented as…
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Anthony Bourdain Origin Story ‘Tony’, ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’, ‘Late Fame’ In Dynamic Indie Weekend — Specialty Preview
A varied group of independent films is opening in US cinemas, led by A24’s Tony, an origin story about Anthony Bourdain starring Dominic Sessa. The release matters because it brings a Bourdain-backed portrayal of the chef’s formative years to audiences, while distributors also test interest in new horror, drama and documentary titles through limited specialty…
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In Canada: Osheaga Festival Draws Near-Record Attendance With Tate McRae, Stella Lefty & More
Osheaga’s 19th edition attracted more than 151,000 people, its second-highest attendance total, underlining the continued growth of one of Canada’s largest music festivals. Two of the three days sold out, with Tate McRae’s Saturday headline set becoming the fastest-selling individual festival day after selling out nearly three weeks early. McRae’s appearance was her first festival…
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Hands-on with Lego’s Pokémon Smart Play Sets
Polygon previewed Lego’s forthcoming Pokémon Smart Play sets ahead of their 1 August release. The brief hands-on demonstration suggests the sets are designed as an interactive extension of Lego’s Pokémon range, combining physical building with smart-play features. The article provides few further details beyond the release date and Polygon’s demo of the products. It does…
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Partick Thistle beat Livingston in Scottish Championship
Partick Thistle beat Livingston 2-0 at Firhill in a Scottish Championship meeting between two sides expected to challenge for promotion. The result gives Thistle an important early advantage over a direct rival in the race for promotion. Robbie Crawford opened the scoring with an early back-heel, before Livingston’s Cammy MacPherson scored an own goal to…