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‘Sadistic, forbidden pleasure’: why Gone Girl is my feelgood movie

  • *Gone Girl* is an unexpected autumn comfort watch.
  • Amy stages her disappearance to frame her unfaithful husband.
  • Its “cool girl” critique still resonates in online life.

In the Guardian writer’s account, *Gone Girl* is an unlikely comfort film: David Fincher’s thriller follows a marriage collapsing into resentment and infidelity, then turns into a story of calculated revenge. The writer returns to it each autumn, finding catharsis in Amy Dunne’s refusal to disappear quietly and…

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U2 return to expansive rock on first album in almost a decade

  • U2 sound rejuvenated on their first new album in nearly a decade.
  • *Carnaval de Luz* returns to loud guitars and expansive rock.
  • The review praises its uplifting music and several standout tracks.

U2 return with their first album of new songs in almost a decade, sounding energised and newly confident after a long period in which their later work struggled to match their earlier success. The review sees *Carnaval de Luz* as a restorative return to loud guitars and the…

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Grand Theft Auto’s rise from 1997 driving game to cultural force

  • GTA grew from a small Scottish game into a cultural force.
  • GTA V has sold more than 230 million copies.
  • GTA VI is reportedly costing over $1bn.

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto has grown from a modest 1997 driving game into one of the most influential and commercially successful works in video games. With GTA VI due this November, the series’ scale and cultural reach raise questions about how games draw on art, film and popular…

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4 Country Music Anthems From 1970 That Baby Boomers Will Never Forget

  • Four country hits from 1970 are recalled as lasting favourites.
  • “Coal Miner’s Daughter” drew on Loretta Lynn’s childhood.
  • “Tennessee Bird Walk” crossed over to No. 23 on the Hot 100.

The article revisits four country hits from 1970 that it says remain memorable for baby boomers. Together, the songs show the range of country music at the time, from personal storytelling and romantic ballads to novelty tunes and a film soundtrack appearance. Loretta Lynn’s autobiographical “Coal Miner’s Daughter”…

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“It’s obvious that ego and ambition played some part”: When Roxy Music and Brian Eno parted ways

  • Brian Eno left Roxy Music after their 1973 album *For Your Pleasure*.
  • Andy Mackay says ego and ambition may have contributed to the split.
  • Bryan Ferry remembers creative momentum, not quarrels, during the album’s making.

Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry and Andy Mackay have reflected on the making of *For Your Pleasure*, the band’s 1973 second album and Brian Eno’s last with the group. Mackay says Eno’s flamboyant stage presence and the perception that he was the band’s figurehead contributed to tensions, with ego…

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In 2013, Elton John made one of the best songs of his career. It made him leave pop music forever

  • “My Quicksand” changed how Elton John saw his career.
  • He called it the best track he had recorded.
  • He shifted focus from hits to music he valued.

In 2013, Elton John recorded “My Quicksand”, which he described as the best track he had ever made. The song marked a shift in how he viewed his career: he felt he had moved beyond trying to repeat the pop success of his earlier years and could focus…

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Sony’s Japan-only PlayStation Portal adds storage for future features

  • Sony’s Japan-only Portal adds internal storage for unspecified future features.
  • The black model costs ¥39,980 and launches on 10 December.
  • It includes one month of PS Plus Premium and requires a Japanese account.

Sony has announced a Japan-only version of the PlayStation Portal with internal storage, saying the change is intended to support future functionality. The company has not explained what the storage will be used for, so its role remains unclear. The device is now called PlayStation Portal Player, reflecting…

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The Rings of Power season 3 star drew inspiration from Peter Jackson’s movies when wielding LOTR’s most iconic weapon

  • Lloyd Owen drew on Peter Jackson’s films for Narsil’s return.
  • The production aimed to preserve the sword’s iconic design.
  • Season 3 premieres on 11 November with four episodes.

Lloyd Owen says he revisited Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films before filming The Rings of Power season 3, using Viggo Mortensen’s handling of Narsil as a visual reference. The sword, which Míriel gave Elendil at the end of season 2, is set to return in the…

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Mariah Carey set to headline 2027 music festival

  • Mariah Carey will headline Live at Powderham on 27 June 2027.
  • Sugababes and Eternal will join her.
  • One festival headliner is still to be announced.

Mariah Carey has been announced as the third headliner for Live at Powderham, bringing her Firefly summer tour to Powderham Castle in Devon on 27 June 2027. Her appearance adds a major international act to the festival’s line-up near Exeter. Sugababes will join Carey as special guests, with…

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Phil Collins is considering “going out on the road again”

  • Collins has not ruled out touring again.
  • The expense of a short run is a major obstacle.
  • He has ideas for new music but has not been recording.

Phil Collins is considering whether he might tour again, saying he still sometimes feels he has unfinished business on stage. His health has improved after serious problems, but the cost and practical demands of mounting a tour make a return uncertain; he also sees his upcoming Rock and…

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