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Yaga’s promising cast cannot overcome its tiring investigator and muddled plot

  • *Yaga* pairs a missing-person mystery with Slavic folklore.
  • The review criticises its shifting tone and exhausting lead detective.
  • Its seven episodes feature Noah Reid, Hudson Williams and Carrie-Anne Moss.

*Yaga*, a Crave thriller streaming on AMC+ in the US, brings together Canadian actors including Noah Reid, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hudson Williams in a story inspired by the Slavic folklore figure Baba Yaga. A review argues that despite its promising cast and eerie premise, the series is let…

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Kim Kardashian Read Every Page of Her Authorized Biography. Here’s What She Pushed Back On.

  • Van Meter spent five years writing an authorised Kim Kardashian biography.
  • Kardashian challenged some passages but accepted almost all of them.
  • Kanye West and Ray J were not interviewed; Paris Hilton cancelled 17 times.

Jonathan Van Meter spent five years reporting an authorised biography of Kim Kardashian, gaining access to her homes, work and circle of acquaintances. The book examines a public figure often dismissed as famous only for a sex tape, and the challenge of finding complexity behind a carefully managed…

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Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs as growth slows and ad targets are missed

  • Netflix is laying off 1,000 staff and replacing senior executives.
  • Growth and advertising shortfalls are adding pressure.
  • The article says deeper content and promotion issues may remain.

Netflix is cutting 1,000 jobs and replacing several senior entertainment executives as it faces slower growth, missed advertising targets and the loss of its bid for Warner Bros. The changes signal pressure to improve performance, but the article argues that leadership departures alone may not solve problems rooted…

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Watch My Chemical Romance bring out ‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ for ‘Teenagers’ at Hollywood Bowl

  • MCR opened its five-night Hollywood Bowl residency.
  • Mock cheerleaders staged a theatrical routine during “Teenagers”.
  • The shows mark 20 years of *The Black Parade*.

My Chemical Romance brought a mock Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders troupe on stage during “Teenagers” at the opening night of their Hollywood Bowl residency. The staged routine, in which performers with fake rifles appeared to defend the band before crawling off after being “shot”, added a theatrical twist to…

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Ridley Scott refuses to believe he directed the best movie of the 21st century: “I wonder what he was on”

  • Tarantino named Black Hawk Down his top 21st-century film.
  • Scott joked about the praise and said he disagreed.
  • He has previously spoken proudly of the film’s achievement.

Ridley Scott has rejected Quentin Tarantino’s view that Black Hawk Down is the best film of the 21st century. Asked about the praise in an interview, Scott joked, “I wonder what he was on”, then simply said “No” when asked if he agreed. Tarantino included the 2001 war…

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10 Comedy Movies From the 1970s All Gen Zers Should See at Least Once

  • The article recommends 1970s comedies for Gen Z.
  • It links their humour with lasting social themes.
  • The supplied excerpt names five films and ends mid-list.

A Collider article recommends ten 1970s comedies for Gen Z viewers, arguing that the decade’s films remain worth watching for their humour and social commentary. It presents the selection as a way to explore older cinema, from romantic comedy and satire to coming-of-age stories. The supplied text discusses…

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What was Disney’s first ever R-rated movie?

  • *Down and Out in Beverly Hills* was Disney’s first R-rated film.
  • It was released under the Touchstone Pictures label in 1986.
  • The comedy earned nearly four times its budget in US cinemas.

Disney’s first R-rated film was the 1986 comedy *Down and Out in Beverly Hills*, released through Touchstone Pictures. Its arrival marked a shift for a company long associated with family entertainment, allowing Disney to explore adult material while keeping the film separate from its main brand. Directed by…

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SOPHIE LLOYD Reimagines AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s ‘Nightmare’ In A Cinematic Horror Music Video

  • Sophie Lloyd has released an instrumental guitar version of “Nightmare”.
  • Its horror video was filmed in a former UK Cold War bunker.
  • The cover revisits a song Lloyd first recorded in 2012.

British guitarist Sophie Lloyd has released an instrumental version of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Nightmare”, paired with a horror-themed music video. The release revisits a song she first covered on YouTube in 2012 and pays tribute to a band she says has influenced her playing. Filmed by Dean Addison in…

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‘Fighting an impossible fight is the only way to reclaim dignity’: Lee Chang-dong on class warfare and his searing Oscar contender

  • Lee Chang-dong’s *Possible Love* examines redundancy and class tensions.
  • It draws on a 2009, 77-day workers’ occupation in South Korea.
  • The film won the Venice Film Festival’s grand jury prize.

Lee Chang-dong’s new film, *Possible Love*, explores how mass redundancies affect workers and their families, alongside questions about who has the right to tell their stories. Inspired by a 2009 strike at Ssangyong Motors, the film examines labour’s relationship with capital and the widening gulf between people with…

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15 Years Later, J.J. Abrams’ Near-Perfect Sci-Fi Thriller Is Officially Back on Streaming

  • *Super 8* is returning to Peacock.
  • J.J. Abrams directed it in 2011.
  • The story mixes an alien mystery with family drama.

J.J. Abrams’ 2011 science-fiction thriller *Super 8* is returning to streaming on Peacock, giving viewers another chance to watch the director’s only original feature film. The article argues that its blend of childhood adventure, alien mystery and grieving family relationships still makes it memorable. Set in 1979 Ohio,…

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