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James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite
This documentary follows the Manchester indie band James from their early, accident-prone years to their breakthrough around the early-1990s baggy scene. The review finds it charming, funny and at times stirring, despite being an unusually insider-led portrait that gives limited attention to the band’s wider cultural setting or music. The film recounts how singer Tim…
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Hollywood encore: how ‘pro-shot’ Broadway shows became a major draw on the big screen
Professionally filmed stage musicals, or “pro-shots”, are increasingly being released as cinema events, giving audiences a cheaper and more accessible alternative to costly Broadway tickets and travel. Once mainly limited to archives, public television or brief special screenings, these productions are now attracting substantial box-office audiences and demonstrating that familiarity from streaming can strengthen, rather…
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Chick-fil-A reimagines Southern breakfast classic as Americans pile on the protein
Chick-fil-A has introduced a Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich, putting a high-protein twist on a Southern breakfast staple as fast-food chains respond to growing demand for more protein-focused morning meals. The launch reflects a broader shift in American eating habits towards foods marketed for both convenience and perceived nutritional benefits. The article says nutrition experts…
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Final Fantasy’s Biggest Competition Officially Returns In 2026
Bandai Namco will release Tales of Eternia Remastered on 16 October 2026, bringing the 2000 PlayStation role-playing game to current consoles and PC. The release is the fourth entry in the publisher’s Tales Remaster Project and offers a chance for newer players to experience a comparatively overlooked instalment in a long-running series often seen as…
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Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department
The US State Department has rescinded Biden-era guidance that encouraged diplomats to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) with foreign officials and governments, according to Fox News. The change reflects the Trump administration’s broader reversal of DEIA policies across federal agencies and could alter how US diplomats address equality and inclusion overseas. Fox News…
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Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
Retiring referee Anthony Taylor says the constant pressure and scrutiny surrounding officiating contributed to a culture of fear, although he says his decision to leave was ultimately based on his body and mind being ready for a new chapter. The 47-year-old argues that criticism from supporters, managers, media and colleagues can undermine referees’ confidence and…
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Biden clemency blitz left DOJ scrambling as many commutations bypassed normal vetting, emails show
Internal Justice Department emails obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request show officials scrambled to interpret and correct errors in Joe Biden’s end-of-term clemency grants, with many commutations bypassing the department’s usual pardon-office vetting. The records, secured by the group Protect the Public’s Trust and shared with Fox News Digital, reveal confusion over cases…
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Ocasio-Cortez signals Democratic intention to move on from woke era
When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was asked Sunday about some of the more inflammatory comments and positions from the left flank of the Democratic Party, the congresswoman quoted a New York City Council member to make her point. “Woke 1 was crazy,” Ocasio-Cortez said, echoing what the council member, Chi Ossé, has said, before laughing along with…
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Hogwarts Legacy 2 officially confirmed as a “second installment” of the Harry Potter-inspired action RPG in new letter from Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has formally confirmed that a second Hogwarts Legacy game is in development, describing it as the “second installment” of the Harry Potter-inspired action RPG in a letter to shareholders. The statement makes the sequel part of the company’s publicly stated games pipeline and signals that the franchise remains central to Warner Bros.’ plans…
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Taylor Sheridan’s 10/10 Neo-Western Thriller Officially Surges on Streaming
Taylor Sheridan’s 2015 crime thriller Sicario has entered HBO Max’s top 10 most popular films, highlighting renewed streaming interest in his first feature screenplay. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro, the film is presented as an early example of Sheridan’s neo-Western style and his interest in morally…