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‘The Inbetweeners’ Reunion Movie in the Works at Netflix With Original Lead Cast to Return
Netflix is developing a reunion film for British teen comedy “The Inbetweeners”, with original stars Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison and James Buckley expected to return, although their deals have not yet been completed. The project would revive a major UK comedy franchise more than a decade after its second cinema release, following a…
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Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: ‘All the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repression’
Gregg Araki, the veteran queer film-maker, has released his 12th feature, I Want Your Sex, a provocative comedy exploring desire and power that he describes as fundamentally queer despite its heterosexual central relationship. The film marks a milestone for the 66-year-old director, who has spent four decades making anarchic, boundary-pushing cinema, as it opens on…
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Matt Damon’s Taylor Sheridan-Style Neo-Western Officially Makes Shock Streaming Comeback
Matt Damon’s 2021 drama *Stillwater* is reportedly finding a new audience through video-on-demand services in several countries, despite having underperformed in cinemas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The renewed attention appears linked to interest in Damon’s newer work, particularly Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*, and shows how streaming and digital rentals can revive films that initially struggled…
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“Some bands you see and you just know. The Beatles were one. The Stones were one. AC/DC were one”: This is what Lemmy really thought of AC/DC and their legendary singer Bon Scott
Lemmy recalled recognising AC/DC’s potential immediately when he first saw them at a London pub, before they had achieved major commercial success. His assessment matters because it came from an experienced musician who had watched many bands emerge and fade, and because it highlights the early impact of the group’s live performance under singer Bon…
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Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time
An international team of astronomers has found evidence of a moon-like companion orbiting the brown dwarf CD-35 2722 B, 73 light-years from Earth. If confirmed, it would be the first detected exomoon-like object beyond the solar system and could help address the longstanding lack of definitive evidence for moons in other planetary systems. The suspected…
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Nintendo players share their weekend gaming plans
Nintendo Life’s weekly feature asked its contributors and readers what they planned to play over the weekend, with Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia among the most prominent choices. The post is primarily a community discussion, but it also reflects current interest in Nintendo’s games and upcoming releases following a relatively quiet news week. Contributors discussed…
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White House slammed for using Bad Bunny song in new ICE deportation video
The White House has faced criticism after using Bad Bunny’s song ‘La Mudanza’ in a TikTok video promoting Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations. Critics objected because the Puerto Rican artist has publicly criticised the Trump administration’s immigration policies and ICE, making the use appear at odds with his views. The video, posted on 30 July,…
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Massive Attack members barred from Singapore over Palestinian flag display
Two members of Massive Attack have been barred from re-entering Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag during a concert. The case highlights Singapore’s tight restrictions on political expression at public performances and is likely to prevent the group from appearing there again. Police reportedly issued stern warnings over the flag display, while the media regulator…
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32 Years Later, Quentin Tarantino’s 154-Minute Crime Masterpiece Officially Returns to Streaming
Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 crime film Pulp Fiction is returning to Prime Video, allowing a new audience to revisit one of the director’s most influential works. Its arrival matters because the film helped define independent American cinema in the 1990s, blending non-linear storytelling, dark humour and genre conventions into a widely imitated style. The 154-minute film…
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Officially Back
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has returned with a branded edition of the Spot It! card game, offering fans new merchandise while they wait for a sequel and a planned global concert tour. The release matters because it extends the franchise beyond streaming after the animated musical became a major hit and gained significant awards recognition.…