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Matthew Lillard Officially Reveals His Biggest Inspiration for ‘Carrie’ Wasn’t Stephen King’s Book [Exclusive]
Matthew Lillard says his main inspiration for Principal Grayle in Mike Flanagan’s forthcoming Prime Video adaptation of *Carrie* was not Stephen King’s novel, but his experience of watching his children move through modern schools. He wanted the character to reflect the pressures teachers face while trying to balance the needs of pupils, parents and staff,…
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Marvel is officially retiring the Avengers this year, with the best possible replacement
Marvel Comics has announced that the Avengers will effectively cease to be Earth-616’s leading super-team after the 2026 crossover Avengers: Armageddon. Their role will instead be taken by the X-Men in Maximum X-Men, a new ongoing series launching in December, signalling a major shift in Marvel’s superhero hierarchy. Written by Christopher Yost with art by…
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Discussion time: Have you ever said goodbye to an MMO you’ve played for 1,000s of hours?
This PC Gamer piece is a reader discussion prompt inviting the site’s community to share stories about walking away from a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game they had once poured thousands of hours into. Such “discussion time” features are a regular format for the outlet, using a personal or nostalgic question to spark comments and…
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Luke Bracey Embraces Pa’s Faults in ‘Little House on the Prairie’: “We Didn’t Want Him to Be Perfect”
Luke Bracey says Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie deliberately presents Charles “Pa” Ingalls as a well-intentioned but fallible man, rather than the near-perfect father figure seen through Laura Ingalls Wilder’s childhood perspective. The approach is significant because it aims to preserve the warmth of the books while giving the central character more human complexity…
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It’s Not Easy to Open a New Venue, But That’s Not Stopping These Music Lovers
Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett has opened Pacific Electric, a 750-capacity music venue in downtown Los Angeles, despite the financial and regulatory difficulties facing new live-music spaces. He hopes the venue will help strengthen an area near Chinatown and the Los Angeles River that is still recovering from the pandemic, while recognising that cultural development…
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What song was number one the day the Berlin Wall fell in 1989?
When the Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989, the UK number one was ‘That’s What I Like’ by Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers. The article uses this contrast between a major political turning point and a novelty pop record to show how ordinary popular culture continued alongside the historic events reshaping Europe. The single…
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4 of Levon Helm’s Grittiest and Greatest Vocals From His Time in The Band
The article highlights four Levon Helm vocal performances with The Band, arguing that his rough-edged, conversational style gave the group’s songs much of their emotional credibility. It presents Helm as a singer able to convey warmth, mischief, grief and conviction, helping make these recordings especially memorable. – “The Weight”: Helm sings the first three verses,…
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Kurt Vile & Czarface’s Esoteric Finally Link Up Onstage In Boston
Kurt Vile and Esoteric of hip-hop group Czarface performed together for the first time in Boston, with Esoteric rapping over Vile’s 2018 song “Bassackwards”. The collaboration follows Vile’s public praise for a Czarface/MF DOOM album, and may signal interest in future music between the artists. The appearance took place at the Royale during Vile’s tour…
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5 Johnny Cash Songs You Must Know To Call Yourself a Fan
The article selects five Johnny Cash songs it considers essential for fans: – “Ring of Fire” (1963), written by June Carter and made famous by Cash’s Grammy Hall of Fame version. – “I Walk the Line” (1956), Cash’s first US country chart-topper and a major breakthrough. – “Get Rhythm” (1969), highlighted as an upbeat Cash-written…