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10 Essential James McAvoy Movies
Collider ranks ten essential James McAvoy films, arguing that his career demonstrates unusual range across historical drama, biopics, romantic leads, villains and action roles. – ‘The Last Station’ (2009): McAvoy plays Leo Tolstoy’s young secretary in a period drama also starring Christopher Plummer and Helen Mirren. – ‘The Last King of Scotland’ (2006): He portrays…
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Somebody get Robert Pattinson a video game role already
The article argues that Robert Pattinson should take on a video game role, citing his broad acting range, distinctive voice work and experience in effects-heavy films. It matters chiefly as an opinion piece about the growing overlap between film actors and games, rather than as confirmation of any new casting. The writer suggests Hideo Kojima…
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The 2002 role Keira Knightley “was sure” she’d be fired from: “I only packed for a week”
Keira Knightley has recalled fearing she would be dismissed from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, despite being cast as Elizabeth Swann. Her uncertainty was so strong that she packed for only one week of what became a six-month shoot, illustrating how unexpected she felt the opportunity was at the time.…
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Will Still Have Some Political Lyrics On Upcoming Album: ‘The World Has Gone Crazier’ In ‘The Last Few Years’
Within Temptation singer Sharon Den Adel says the band is still writing and recording its next album, which she describes as a major musical departure from 2023’s *Bleed Out*. The group expects to retain some political and socially engaged lyrics, though less prominently than on the previous record, reflecting what Den Adel sees as increasingly…
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Andrew Lloyd Webber “Gutted” About Tonight’s Closing Of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’; Composer Hopes Broadway Will “Come To Its Senses”
Andrew Lloyd Webber said he was “gutted” that Cats: The Jellicle Ball was closing at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre, five months earlier than planned. He praised the production’s daring creative team and cast, while arguing that its closure should prompt the industry to confront what he described as the unsustainable cost of mounting and running new…
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How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console
Modern rechargeable batteries can make retro handheld consoles cheaper and easier to use, while reducing disposable-battery waste. The guide recommends choosing battery types and quantities suited to each console, and exercising care with aftermarket USB-C modifications. – NiMH rechargeable batteries, such as Panasonic Eneloop or cheaper IKEA LADDA cells, are recommended for most users. -…
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The 1983 song Tom Waits needed to completely discard: “It’s a story”
Tom Waits, celebrated for a distinctive, seemingly haphazard style that actually masks meticulous perfectionism, once had to completely discard and rework an early arrangement of a track from his acclaimed 1983 album Swordfishtrombones. The anecdote illustrates how Waits’ apparently rough, improvised sound is in fact the product of painstaking craftsmanship, reinforcing his reputation as one…
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3 Hits From the 80s That Were Inspired by Real Relationship Drama
Three 1980s songs are highlighted as being shaped by the artists’ real romantic relationships and break-ups. – Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl” was initially conceived as “Uptown Girls”, reflecting several relationships following his divorce, including those with Elle Macpherson and Christie Brinkley. – Phil Collins’ “I Don’t Care Anymore” addresses the aftermath of his divorce from…
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The indie parkour game from one of the French brothers behind 2024’s best FPS is coming out in just two weeks
An independent parkour game made by one of the French brothers associated with a highly regarded 2024 first-person shooter is due to launch in two weeks. The announcement matters because it signals a rapid move from that team’s previous success to a separate, movement-focused project. The article presents the new release as an indie title…