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Denzel Washington’s 127-Minute Action Thriller Is Quietly One of the Best Westerns Streaming
Denzel Washington’s 2016 remake of *The Magnificent Seven* is highlighted as an underrated Western worth revisiting, despite receiving a mixed critical reception on release a decade ago. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, who also directed Washington in *The Equalizer*, the 127-minute film updates the classic story of seven bounty hunters defending a small town, and remains…
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4 Songs From 1974 That Feel Like Lounging in the Sunshine
American Songwriter has published a light-hearted listicle recommending four songs from 1974 for a relaxed, sunshine-lounging mood, part of a recurring “The List” series on the entertainment site. The piece is a music-nostalgia feature rather than hard news, aimed at readers seeking a themed playlist evoking warm, carefree afternoons. The selections are Rufus & Chaka…
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“I was wrong”: How William Friedkin missed out on making millions from ‘Star Wars’
A big mistake. The post “I was wrong”: How William Friedkin missed out on making millions from ‘Star Wars’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Police helicopter deployed after possible gun alert in Sheffield
A police helicopter was deployed in Sheffield after an alert raised the possibility that a gun was involved. The response indicates that officers treated the report as a potentially serious public-safety incident while they assessed the situation. The available information does not confirm that a firearm was found, fired or used, nor does it identify…
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Hazy sunshine, factor-50 smiles and Cliff Richard at the wheel: the 20 best summer holiday movies – ranked!
The Guardian has published a ranked countdown of the 20 best summer holiday films, showcasing movies that capture the mood of the season – from breezy romances to more melancholic tales of escape. The list spans six decades of cinema, mixing British classics, American coming-of-age stories and European arthouse dramas, and highlights how film-makers have…
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Semafor Taps Ashley Gold For Key Role Covering Technology
Semafor has hired Ashley Gold as its new senior technology correspondent, giving her a key role covering technology, artificial intelligence and global politics for the news outlet. The appointment strengthens Semafor’s Washington-based technology team, which has grown significantly since the outlet’s launch and is already known for breaking stories on major AI investments and government-tech…
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GTA 6 leaks go from bad to worse for Rockstar as new footage suggests leaker has access to a playable build
New footage said to show Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly appeared online, prompting concern that the person sharing it may have access to a playable version of the game. If authentic, this would represent a more serious security issue for Rockstar Games than the release of isolated images or clips, because it could expose…
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5 Years Later, Jon Bernthal’s Violent Movie Is Quietly One of the Best Thrillers Streaming
Five years after its release, the 2021 film Small Engine Repair is being highlighted as an under-appreciated thriller anchored by a Jon Bernthal performance, now available to stream. Adapted by playwright John Pollono from his own 2011 stage production, the film follows three lifelong friends in Manchester, New Hampshire, whose bond is tested when a…
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Former SYMPHONY X Bassist THOMAS MILLER Announces Debut Album From Solo Project LAZARUS EFFECT
Sensory Records has announced the debut self-titled album from Thomas Miller’s Lazarus Effect, a new project led by former founding Symphony X bassist Thomas Miller. The announcement marks Miller’s return to a prominent recording project after stepping away from Symphony X years ago, and reunites him with former bandmates guitarist Michael Romeo and keyboardist Michael…
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Four GTA 6 gameplay videos leak ahead of Netflix trailer
A leaker known as CyberLeek continued releasing unauthorised Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage over two days, fuelling concern that Rockstar Games could not contain the leaks ahead of an official Netflix “extended look” trailer. An earlier claim that the leaker had “full access” to the game was later retracted by Eurogamer, after it emerged…