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Nolan’s Odyssey adaptation echoes Batman Begins storytelling as Damon transforms for lead role
Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey* follows his war-drama *Oppenheimer*, with both films centring on protagonists grappling with the aftermath of conflict. However, rather than mirroring *Oppenheimer*’s structure, Nolan has instead drawn on the narrative techniques he used in *Batman Begins*, indicating a return to a more layered, non-linear storytelling approach for this…
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Roxette’s 40th Anniversary Tour in North America Canceled by Live Nation, Band Says
Roxette’s Swedish pop-rock band has announced that Live Nation has cancelled the North American leg of their 40th anniversary tour, citing “logistics and hugely increased touring costs.” Guitarist and songwriter Per Gessle said he and bandmate Marie Fredriksson’s successor Lena, along with the rest of the band, were disappointed, noting the US is their biggest…
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Fontaines DC drummer Tom Coll co-founds new label Inis Records
Tom Coll, drummer with the Irish rock band Fontaines D.C., has co-founded a new record label named Inis Records. The move sees the musician step into a new role within the music industry, adding a label-founder credit alongside his work as a member of one of the most prominent guitar bands to emerge from Ireland…
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Neurosis Play First Show With New Vocalist Aaron Turner At Fire In The Mountains
Neurosis performed live for the first time in seven years, headlining the Fire In The Mountains festival with new vocalist Aaron Turner of Sumac and Old Man Gloom. Turner joined the influential post-metal band following the 2022 departure of former frontman Scott Kelly, who admitted to abusing his wife and children. The show marks a…
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Meet the terrifying monsters in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan’s new film “The Odyssey” brings Homer’s ancient epic to modern cinema audiences, featuring numerous mythological creatures encountered by the hero Odysseus on his journey home. The film, shot in IMAX and featuring an ensemble of well-known actors, has become a major box-office success, with commentators praising its visual scale and recommending it be…
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2026’s New Horror Hit Surges on Prime Video
A new horror film, Do Not Enter, has become a viral streaming hit on Prime Video, marking the latest instalment in a strong year for the genre. Directed by music video veteran Marc Klasfeld, the film has been embraced by Gen Z audiences in the same way as Focus Features’ Obsession, which dominated cinemas earlier…
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Splatoon Raiders endgame turns it into Nintendo’s Vampire Survivors
Splatoon Raiders is a lot of colorful fun, but the shooter really comes alive in its chaotic endgame.
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Darlene Love Is 85. She’s Not Even Thinking About Retirement
The vocalist behind some of Phil Spector’s greatest songs is plotting a residency, working on a documentary, and trying to put together an all-star holiday show
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6 Worst Slasher Movies That Are Truly 0/10
Collider film writer Daniel Boyer has published a listicle naming what he considers the worst slasher movies ever made, arguing that despite the subgenre’s rich pedigree (from Psycho to Scream), certain entries are lazy, uninspired “0/10” misfires that damage the genre’s reputation. The piece (the article text notes some inconsistency, referring to both “6” and…
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£1,000-a-night Airbnb ‘party pad’ is shut down after stags and hens ‘screamed in hot tub, blasted music and set off fireworks until 4am’
An Airbnb property advertised at around £1,000 a night has reportedly been shut down after a string of complaints about rowdy stag and hen parties staying there. Neighbours are said to have endured guests screaming in a hot tub, blasted music and fireworks let off until the early hours, prompting the so-called “party pad” to…