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7 Modern Thriller Books Everyone Should Read at Least Once

  • Modern thrillers can be both gripping and socially observant.
  • The list includes *The Lincoln Lawyer* and *The Constant Gardener*.
  • Their plots probe justice, corruption and personal responsibility.

The article argues that modern thrillers deserve serious attention as well as offering page-turning suspense. It says the genre has become a way to examine issues such as justice, marriage and government corruption, challenging its former reputation as disposable airport reading. Its recommendations include Michael Connelly’s *The Lincoln…

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‘Castlevania’ Officially Returns With a Brand-New Release

  • Belmont’s Curse marks Castlevania’s return with a new game.
  • Critics have given it an overall Metacritic score of 84.
  • The story follows Rose investigating a reformed castle in Paris.

Castlevania has returned with Belmont’s Curse, a new game that has received a broadly positive response from critics. Its release revives the game series after a long gap and brings a new Belmont into the story as the franchise approaches its 40th anniversary. The game has a Metacritic…

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In 1989, Eddie Murphy directed his first movie: He hated the experience and never did it again

  • Murphy directed *Harlem Nights* in 1989.
  • He said juggling several roles harmed his performance.
  • The film grossed $60.9 million, but he never directed again.

Eddie Murphy’s only film as director was *Harlem Nights*, released in 1989, in which he also starred, wrote and executive-produced. He later said he took on those roles because his peers were directing and producing their own films, and that he disliked the experience throughout. The film, set…

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Sydney Sweeney’s R-Rated Thriller Officially Becomes a U.S. Streaming Sensation

  • *The Housemaid* leads HBO Max’s US film chart.
  • The thriller reportedly made $400 million worldwide.
  • Its sequel is due in cinemas in December 2027.

Sydney Sweeney’s thriller *The Housemaid* has become the most-watched film on HBO Max in the US, after arriving on the service on 9 October. Its rapid streaming success extends the film’s strong performance in cinemas and adds to Sweeney’s visibility on streaming platforms. The adaptation of Freida McFadden’s…

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John Carpenter’s 109-Minute Sci-Fi Horror Masterpiece Is Officially Leaving Streaming

  • *The Thing* leaves Peacock on 1 November.
  • Kurt Russell stars in Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi horror classic.
  • The original outperforms its 2011 remake on reviews and acclaim.

John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi horror film *The Thing* is due to leave Peacock on 1 November, giving viewers a short window to watch a film now regarded as a genre classic. Its departure may also bring renewed attention as a new generation encounters Carpenter’s work amid plans for…

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Before ‘Superman,’ James Gunn Made a Gritty Sci-Fi Thriller That’s Officially Leaving Streaming

  • *Brightburn* leaves Peacock on 1 November.
  • The 2019 film recasts Superman’s origin as horror.
  • It grossed about $33 million on a reported $6 million budget.

James Gunn produced *Brightburn*, a dark horror take on Superman’s origins, before taking charge of DC Studios and directing *Superman*. The film imagines an alien child who, after facing childhood alienation and bullying, turns violent, offering a cynical contrast to Superman as a symbol of hope. Directed by…

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Roger Deakins on Instinct, Experience and Not Knowing What Is a Cinematographer: ‘I Still Can’t Answer That’

  • Deakins says cinematography has no single definition or formula.
  • He sees instinct and emotional response as central to image-making.
  • Life experience, he argues, gives filmmakers more ways to tell stories.

Cinematographer Roger Deakins says he cannot give a single definition of cinematography, arguing that the images a film needs depend on its story and the people making it. He believes emotional response and instinct shape visual choices, while a filmmaker’s experiences help them understand and enrich the stories…

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Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick’s Near-Perfect Psychological Thriller Is Officially Back on Streaming

  • *The Shining* is back on streaming.
  • King and Kubrick disagreed over Jack’s character.
  • The article revisits criticism of Shelley Duvall’s Wendy.

Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film *The Shining* has returned to streaming, renewing attention to its enduring reputation and Stephen King’s long-standing objections to the adaptation. The article explains that King saw the story as a loving father driven mad by the hotel, while Kubrick portrayed Jack Torrance as already…

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Guy Ritchie, a shelved 2002 movie, and the two iconic careers launched after

  • Vaughn took over Ritchie’s shelved *Layer Cake* project.
  • The film helped put Daniel Craig on the path to Bond.
  • Ritchie is adapting its sequel for a planned 2027 release.

Matthew Vaughn directed *Layer Cake* after Guy Ritchie’s effort to secure the novel’s rights stalled, turning a shelved project into Vaughn’s directorial debut. The film’s success helped launch Daniel Craig towards James Bond and established Vaughn as a director, while Ritchie’s own *Revolver* was poorly received. Vaughn said…

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South Africa’s Oscar Entry ‘Variations on a Theme’ Was Written With Microsoft Excel

  • South Africa’s Oscar entry was structured using Microsoft Excel.
  • Its 30 shots repeat across five story days.
  • The film links daily routines with a history of exploitation.

South African film *Variations on a Theme* follows Ouma Hettie, an elderly goat herder who is caught up in a scam over compensation for her father’s wartime service. The film’s measured, rhythmic style connects her daily life with a longer history of exploitation, and the film has been…

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