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The 2017 movie Salma Hayek had been waiting on for 15 years: “I’m just grateful”
Salma Hayek has spoken warmly about the 2017 comedy-drama Beatriz at Dinner, revealing that it marked the first time in 15 years she had been offered a genuine leading role. Directed by Miguel Arteta and written by Mike White, the film cast Hayek as an immigrant health practitioner who clashes with an entitled billionaire, played…
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The God of War TV show is recasting Atreus and Thrud
The God of War TV series for Prime Video is set to recast the actors playing Atreus and Thrud for its second season, according to a new report, adding to existing production troubles. This follows news last month that Ryan Hurst, originally cast as Kratos, will also be replaced after sustaining an injury during filming,…
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Haile Gerima Dissects His 10 Hour Documentary Feature ‘Black Lions – Roman Wolves’ & Teases His Next Project On America’s Black Maroons
Ethiopian-born filmmaker Haile Gerima will give the first US public screening of his 10-hour, five-part documentary “Black Lions – Roman Wolves” at the BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia next week, following well-received showings at the Berlin Film Festival in February. The film, decades in the making, examines Italy’s colonial legacy in Ethiopia through archival footage…
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The perfect movie to watch after Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is already streaming
The Return, Uberto Pasolini’s 2024 adaptation of the final part of Homer’s Odyssey, is being highlighted as an ideal companion piece to Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster The Odyssey, currently in cinemas. Where Nolan embraces the myth’s spectacle, Pasolini’s film strips away the fantastical elements to deliver a grounded, gritty account of Odysseus’s homecoming after 20…
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Fights with Bob Dylan, Magic with U2: Daniel Lanois on His Life in Music
Canadian producer and musician Daniel Lanois, known for his atmospheric work on albums such as Emmylou Harris’s Wrecking Ball and Bob Dylan’s Time Out of Mind, has spoken about his career and creative philosophy in a new interview for Rolling Stone Music Now. Lanois argues that his contribution to records goes beyond sonic texture, emphasising…
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“They called me the woman that was sent by Satan to destroy them.” Christian cults, boat orgies and terrorist accusations: Hawxx are screaming for liberation
Hawxx, a London-based punk band fronted by Annouli Papadimitriou, are the subject of a profile detailing the extreme personal experiences behind their music, including reported involvement with Christian cults and accusations of terrorism, one of which saw Papadimitriou labelled “the woman that was sent by Satan to destroy them.” The piece, published by Louder, explores…
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4 No. 2 Songs From 1969 That Should Have Gone One Spot Higher
The article looks back at the US pop charts of 1969 and picks out four songs that reached No. 2 but never claimed the top spot, arguing each deserved to go one place higher. It highlights how chance and competition can keep even outstanding singles from reaching No. 1, offering a lighter piece of music…
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Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
Skylight is discounting its range of shared smart calendars by up to $90 as part of a back-to-school sale, aimed at helping families coordinate busy schedules covering school, extracurriculars and other commitments. The sale runs from 2 to 9 August, offering savings across the company’s three calendar sizes to suit different household needs and budgets.…
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Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (July 2026)
Nintendo Life has published its July 2026 eShop Selects, a monthly feature ranking the best digitally-exclusive Switch games its team reviewed during the month, restricted to titles scoring 7/10 or higher with no physical release. Five games qualified this time, with the site’s writers and contributors voting to award medals to the top three, while…
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4 Songs From 1975 Every Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
A light entertainment feature revisits four popular songs from 1975 that were commonly heard on morning car radio, evoking nostalgia for the era’s pop, rock and country hits. The piece is one of several similar “throwback” lists published by the music outlet, celebrating tracks that have since become considered classics. The four songs highlighted are…