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The Western Epic That Quentin Tarantino Called “The Greatest Achievement in Cinema History” Is Officially Free to Stream
Sergio Leone’s 1966 spaghetti Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is now available to stream free on Pluto TV, alongside several other Westerns. The release is notable because the film is approaching its 60th anniversary and has received unusually emphatic praise from Quentin Tarantino, who has called it cinema’s greatest achievement. Tarantino described…
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Forget Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan’s breakthrough crime thriller is still his sharpest script ever
Polygon argues that Sicario remains Taylor Sheridan’s strongest screenplay, presenting it as the clearest early expression of his recurring interest in compromised institutions, moral ambiguity and survival. The article highlights the film’s depiction of the US–Mexico border drug war, where FBI agent Kate Macer discovers that legal process is routinely eclipsed by covert violence and…
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The Story Behind The Song: How Paul McCartney and Wings discovered the world wasn’t tired of ‘Silly Love Songs’
Paul McCartney wrote ‘Silly Love Songs’ for Wings in response to critics who dismissed his songwriting as overly sentimental after the Beatles. The song became a major commercial success, demonstrating that audiences were still receptive to direct, romantic pop music and reinforcing McCartney’s confidence in his post-Beatles work. Released in 1976 on Wings at the…
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4 Songs From the 1970s That Made You Wish You Were at the Beach
The article highlights four 1970s songs chosen for their ability to evoke a relaxed beach atmosphere. It presents the tracks as nostalgic summer listening, ranging from Jimmy Buffett’s beach-bar imagery to mellow soul and soft rock, while noting that some lyrics are not explicitly about the coast. – “Margaritaville” — Jimmy Buffett (1977): a long-running…
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Guide: These 12+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (3rd-9th August)
A quieter PS5 release week still brings several notable games between 3rd and 9th August, led by Arc System Works’ Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation. – Beast of Reincarnation arrives on 4th August, a post-apocalyptic action RPG starring Emma and her dog, Koo. – Big Walk launches on 4th August…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took inspiration from Attack on Titan and Bleach’s instantly recognizable characters: “It’s an absolute masterpiece for me”
The developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 said its character design drew inspiration from anime, particularly Attack on Titan and Bleach. They highlighted the importance of creating characters that are immediately recognisable, a quality they associate with those series. One developer described Attack on Titan as “an absolute masterpiece”, indicating its strong creative influence on…
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6 Greatest Sci-Fi Shows on Prime Video That Are 10/10, No Notes
Collider recommends six science-fiction series on Prime Video, arguing that the genre is especially effective at examining present-day fears, ambitions and the consequences of technological progress. – The Expanse (2015–2022): a six-season, politically layered space drama praised for realistic physics, complex world-building and its portrayal of tensions between Earth, Mars and the Belt. – Timeless…
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SWFC promotion hero back with Owls for Accrington Stanley friendly – team news – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday welcomed promotion-winning former player Jack Hunt back for a pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley. The occasion gave supporters a chance to see a familiar figure connected with the club’s recent promotion success, while the match also formed part of the Owls’ preparation for the new campaign. Hunt was a member of Wednesday’s 2023…
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One of the Most Beloved Sports Movies of the ’90s Is Officially Heading to Paramount+
The 1993 baseball film The Sandlot will become available to stream on Paramount+ from 1 August 2026. The move gives audiences another way to watch a film that has grown into a much-loved cult classic, particularly among fans of nostalgic family sports stories. The film follows Scotty Smalls, played by Tom Guiry, as he moves…
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dev Confirms Hard Mode Is Finally Coming
Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Kento Kinoshita has confirmed that a Hard Mode is in development, responding to longstanding criticism that the game becomes too easy as players level up. The mode is intended to provide a more satisfying challenge for experienced players approaching or reaching the level cap, potentially improving the long-term appeal of the…