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4 Early Rock Songs That Were Jukebox Staples
This American Songwriter piece looks back at four classic rock-and-roll songs that were staples of the jukeboxes found in diners and bars from the 1940s to the 1970s. Framed as a nostalgic celebration of an era when jukeboxes were ubiquitous, the article highlights tracks that remain widely enjoyed today and reflects on their origins and…
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Christopher Nolan Argued Against a Batman Villain’s Iconic Look in ‘The Dark Knight’ Trilogy
In publicity around the making of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, co-writer David S. Goyer has recounted how the director initially resisted giving the villain Scarecrow his signature mask in 2005’s Batman Begins. Nolan’s insistence on realism — a mantra of “it has to be real” — clashed with the comic-book convention of masked super-criminals,…
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10 Sci-Fi Thrillers Without a Single Flaw
This Collider article by Robert Lee III presents a ranking of ten science-fiction thrillers that the writer considers flawless, arguing that the genre’s blend of mystery, tension and speculative ideas has produced some of cinema’s most gripping films. The piece frames these titles as standout examples of how sci-fi and thriller elements can combine, ranging…
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Sheffield city centre flats near recently closed Curzon cinema raided as vandals cause damage and flooding
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Canada’s 9 Light Entertainment Launches Sales & Distribution Arm With Comedic Thriller ‘Sound & Fury’
Toronto-based production company 9 Light Entertainment has launched a sales and distribution arm, which will begin operations with the upcoming comedic thriller Sound & Fury. Founded by Pasha Patriki in 2015, the company will handle sales across Canada and internationally, marking what Patriki described as a “natural evolution” and a deliberate move to adapt to…
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Prime Video Officially Resurrects the Best ‘John Wick’ Rival Ever Made
Streaming platform Prime Video has seen renewed interest in the 2021 action thriller Nobody, starring Bob Odenkirk, which has re-entered the service’s global top 10. The film is presented as a standout rival to the John Wick franchise, notable for its subversive casting of Odenkirk — best known as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and…
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Swiss-Korean Director Hae-Sup Sin Awarded the Allwyn Residency Fellowship in Los Angeles
Swiss-Korean director Hae-Sup Sin has been named the recipient of the Allwyn Residency Fellowship at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, a prize awarded through Future Frames, a programme supporting young European filmmakers. The fellowship gives one participant a tailor-made professional programme in Los Angeles designed to advance the next stage of their career, marking a…
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6 Worst R-Rated Comedies of the 2010s
This Collider article by Michael Block ranks what it considers the six worst R-rated comedies of the 2010s, arguing these films are so unfunny and lacking in redeeming qualities that they warrant a “0/10” rating. The piece frames a bad comedy as one where laughs become non-existent due to poorly timed humour, ridiculous concepts and…
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‘Rain Catcher’ Is an Immersive U.K. Psychological Thriller With Iris Law and the Barbican in Key Roles
“Rain Catcher”, the feature directorial debut of Michele Fiascaris, has premiered in the Proxima Competition strand of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it stands out as one of the more commercially minded titles on offer. The British psychological thriller follows Miles, a reclusive voyeuristic photographer who prowls London’s rainy streets shooting strangers…
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U.K.’s National Film and Television School Partners With Angels Costumes on New Sandy Powell-Backed Costume Design Course (EXCLUSIVE)
The U.K.’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) has unveiled a new partnership with Angels Costumes and John Gore Studios to support the renowned college’s new costume course. The two-year costume design for film and television postgraduate degree — developed in response to growing demand from across the screen industries for skilled costume designers, supervisors and…