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The 10 most iconic movie locations across the UK
This piece from Far Out Magazine rounds up ten of the UK’s most recognisable film locations, highlighting how the country’s castles, ruins, stately homes and villages have made it a favoured filming destination for Hollywood and British productions alike. Beyond the well-known draws of experienced crews, tax incentives and major studios such as Pinewood and…
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Remember When Mommy Issues Popped up on a Pink Floyd Classic in 1979?
Roger Waters wrote “Mother,” a track on Pink Floyd’s 1979 album The Wall, as a thinly veiled account of his own difficult relationship with his mother. Although the song is framed through the album’s fictional protagonist, Pink, Waters later confirmed that its themes of overbearing, suffocating parental control drew directly from his own upbringing, making…
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‘Reacher’ Fans Need To Watch This 2-Part Spy Thriller Exploding on Global Streaming
Peacock’s spy thriller *The Day of the Jackal* continues to perform strongly in streaming charts, remaining a consistent fixture in the top 10 well over a year after its initial release, despite Season 2 not arriving until 2027. The show, based on Frederick Forsyth’s novel and previously adapted as a 1973 film starring Edward Fox,…
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Born 91 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the Multi-Generational Songwriting Talent Who Penned Some of Country Music’s Most Timeless Hits
Hank Cochran, born on 2 August 1935 in Isola, Mississippi, became one of country music’s most prolific songwriters, notching 29 top 10 hits over a 30-year career. His compositions include Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” and “She’s Got You,” George Strait’s “The Chair,” and “Don’t Touch Me” by Jeannie Seely, who was also his…
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Roger Waters releases reworked Comfortably Numb with Palestinian singer
Roger Waters has released “Comfortably Numb Re-Imagined”, a reworking of Pink Floyd’s 1979 track from ‘The Wall’, created with Palestinian singer Mona Miari as a tribute to the Palestinian people. Speaking to WIRED about the release, Waters said he hopes the song will be seen as “prophetic” in years to come, insisting “there is a…
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10 Essential Sci-Fi Shows You Need To Watch Before You Die
Collider has published a list of ten science fiction television series it considers essential viewing, spanning decades of the genre from early 1960s British television through to modern streaming-era productions. The list is framed as a foundational guide to the genre, highlighting shows that have shaped its tone and style and influenced much of what…
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Geese crush Lollapalooza despite lost guitar: The setlist in full
New York rock band Geese delivered a high-energy Lollapalooza performance despite guitarist Emily Green losing her guitar shortly before the set. The show mattered because it demonstrated the group’s resilience and helped reinforce their reputation as an exciting live act at a major festival. The band adapted their arrangements and continued with a set centred…
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The Western Quentin Tarantino Loves Despite His Hatred for Its Director Is Officially Free to Stream
The 1939 John Ford Western “Stagecoach” is now streaming free on Kanopy, giving new audiences access to a film that helped define the genre and directly influenced Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight.” The film’s re-emergence highlights a long-running tension in Tarantino’s relationship with Ford’s work: he admires the director’s craftsmanship, and its star John Wayne,…
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Why has the Left stayed silent on the terrifying scenes in Ceuta? Because they know it’s what their borderless ‘utopia’ really looks like: STEPHEN DAISLEY
Daily Mail columnist Stephen Daisley argues that the political Left has gone quiet over a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, suggesting this silence reflects discomfort at seeing their “open borders” ideals play out in reality. He contends the incident exposes the practical consequences of pro-migration policies that progressives typically champion,…
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Phil Collins Recalls Being ‘Blown Away’ by Taylor Swift Before Her Superstardom
Phil Collins has praised Taylor Swift, saying she “deserves” her status as “the hugest thing in the world” after being left “blown away” by an early performance he witnessed around 15 years ago. Speaking to Vernon Kay on BBC Radio 2’s Tracks of My Years, the Genesis frontman recalled watching Swift perform her song “White…