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New Mike Leigh, Pablo Larrain Films in San Sebastian Competition
San Sebastian film festival has revealed new additions to its 2026 competition line-up, including films from Mike Leigh, Pablo Larrain and Hans Petter Moland, all vying for the festival’s top prize, the Golden Shell. The announcement adds several high-profile names to an already strong slate ahead of the event, which takes place in September. Leigh’s…
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22 Years Later, This $552 Million Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is a Streaming Hit
The Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich’s 2004 disaster epic starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid, has re-emerged as a streaming success 22 years after its cinema release, now ranking among the ten most-streamed films on AMC+ in the US. The renewed interest highlights the enduring appeal of the disaster movie genre, which remains one of…
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The NME Magazine July/August 2026 issue is out this week – here’s how to get your copy
NME Magazine has confirmed its July/August 2026 print issue goes on sale this Thursday, 30 July, at 2pm BST, exclusively via retailer Dawsons. The release matters to fans because previous issues since the title’s 2023 relaunch have sold out within minutes, and this edition marks the return of the classic NME crossword after several years’…
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A new Critical Role story will follow one of The Mighty Nein’s most popular characters
An exclusive excerpt from Critical Role: The Mighty Nein – Stories Untold reveals more about the enigmatic wizard, Essek.
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Mary Beth Barone on provocative jokes, Palestine and manosphere misogyny: ‘It’s hard to stomach that those are my co-workers’
Comedian Mary Beth Barone discusses her new Netflix stand-up special Galaxy Brain, a 55-minute set that mixes absurdist humour with pointed commentary on politics, sex and gender. Known for pairing a deliberately ditzy persona with sharp critiques of political hypocrisy and male entitlement, Barone has built momentum over the past year, becoming co-lead of the…
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The manic and problematic concept of Serge Gainsbourg’s ‘Histoire de Melody Nelson’
Wildly inappropriate. The post The manic and problematic concept of Serge Gainsbourg’s ‘Histoire de Melody Nelson’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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5 Classic Rock Icons You Forgot Played a Part in Stevie Nicks’ 1981 Solo Debut
Stevie Nicks’ 1981 solo debut album, Bella Donna, is often remembered as a defining moment in her career away from Fleetwood Mac, but it also relied heavily on contributions from other prominent rock musicians. Released that summer, the record blended Nicks’ distinctive songwriting with input from established performers and in-demand session players, several of whose…
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A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life
A two-person sound design studio, Starling, has developed a way to replace the harsh, universally disliked beep of microwave ovens without changing any hardware. Founders Joel Corelitz and Colin Coogan, who have previously worked with clients such as Sony, Microsoft, Netflix and Ford, realised that the existing microcontroller and cheap piezoelectric buzzer found in nearly…
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Pragmata Starts Strong, But Resident Evil Series Is The Star Of Capcom’s Latest Financial Report
Capcom’s latest financial report for the first quarter of FY2026 shows the Resident Evil series has become the best-selling Japanese third-party game series of all time, overtaking Final Fantasy. The milestone comes as the company also reported strong overall growth, driven largely by robust game sales across its portfolio, including a solid debut for new…
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gets surprise update adding Spider-Man: Brand New Day suit and more as Insomniac’s game gets even prettier on PS5 Pro
Insomniac Games has released a surprise update for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, adding new content that coincides with the release of a Spider-Man theatrical film. The free patch primarily introduces two new costumes for players to unlock and equip, alongside technical improvements aimed at owners of Sony’s upgraded console hardware. The first outfit, “Fresh Start,” draws…