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3 Vietnam War Protest Songs That Baby Boomers Still Can’t Forget
The article highlights three protest songs associated with the Vietnam War that it says remain especially memorable for baby boomers. It presents them as examples of how popular music expressed anger about the war, inequality and wider social tensions, helping define the era’s counterculture. Barry McGuire’s 1965 “Eve of Destruction”, written by P. F. Sloan,…
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‘Tony’ Star Dominic Sessa on How Being a ‘Liar’ Helped Him Portray Anthony Bourdain and Why the Film Foreshadows His Later Struggles
Dominic Sessa says portraying a young Anthony Bourdain in “Tony” was made easier by the film’s focus on an obscure period of his life rather than recreating the famous chef and television host at the height of his career. The fictional biopic follows Bourdain at 19 during a formative 1975 summer, using his lies and…
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The 2001 song that features 70 different samples
Daft Punk’s 2001 track ‘Face to Face’, from the album Discovery, is noted for its dense construction from around 70 samples. The song illustrates the duo’s and collaborator Todd Edwards’ cut-up production approach, in which brief fragments of existing recordings are rearranged into a new dance track. Edwards said he and Daft Punk each prepared…
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Remember When Actor John Schneider Scored His First No. 1 Single in 1984?
John Schneider, best known for playing Bo Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, achieved his first US country No. 1 single in 1984 with “I’ve Been Around Enough To Know”. The article highlights the song as the breakthrough that established Schneider as a successful country performer alongside his acting career. The song, written by Dickey…
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Upcoming PS5 Games: The Future of PlayStation Exclusives
Upcoming PS5 Games outlines Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation line-up following its May 2026 decision to keep future single-player titles exclusive to consoles, although some games already in development will still launch on PC. The list includes established franchises and new properties, with several releases scheduled for late 2026 and 2027. – Marvel’s Wolverine — PS5 exclusive,…
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Fuerza Regida Wraps Stadium Tour at New York’s Citi Field Alongside 50 Cent, Bobby Shmurda, J Balvin & More
Fuerza Regida concluded its first US stadium tour at New York’s Citi Field on 7 August, despite heavy thunderstorms, with guest appearances from 50 Cent, G-Unit, Bobby Shmurda, Fenix Flexin and J Balvin. The finale mattered because it demonstrated the regional Mexican group’s ability to fill a venue in a city it had regarded as…
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As a Spider-Man Fan, Here’s How I’d Rank All 11 Movies in the Franchise
Collider writer Eddie Possehl presents a personal ranking of all 11 Spider-Man films, stressing that he enjoys something in every entry despite recognising that some have major flaws. The piece is framed as a subjective defence of unpopular opinions within a passionate fanbase, with particular attention to each film’s memorable strengths. – 11. *The Amazing…
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Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite Neo-Noir “Character-Study” Is Officially Streaming for Free
Martin Scorsese’s 1976 neo-noir Taxi Driver is now available to stream free in the United States on Pluto TV. The article highlights the film’s enduring influence on cinema and recalls Quentin Tarantino’s view that it may be the greatest first-person character study ever made. Taxi Driver was the second major collaboration between Scorsese and Robert…
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The 1993 movie Clint Eastwood starred in by accident: “Hadn’t planned on being in that one”
Clint Eastwood said he had not intended to act in his 1993 film A Perfect World, initially expecting only to direct it. Kevin Costner’s involvement helped persuade him to take the supporting role of Texas Ranger Red Garnett, creating the pair’s only on-screen collaboration and allowing Eastwood to direct a crime drama centred on Costner’s…
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How to shoot without the Elevation Calculating Computer in IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
In IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator, players can still fire accurately if the Elevation Calculating Computer is damaged by calculating the turret’s elevation manually. This matters during missions where the tool is unavailable, although the article recommends using it whenever possible because small elevation errors can be costly. The guide gives the formula: distance ×…