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Album Of The Week Club review: Slayer set a land speed record on Reign In Blood

  • Slayer’s *Reign In Blood* lasts just under 29 minutes.
  • Rick Rubin produced the influential 1986 thrash album.
  • Reviewers praise its intensity but debate its limited variety.

Slayer’s *Reign In Blood* is praised as a defining thrash metal album, notable for combining rapid, forceful playing with sharp production and a brief running time. Album of the Week Club contributors describe it as an intense, influential record whose compact length helps maintain its impact. The 1986…

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Goldwyn Bets on French WW2 Epic ‘De Gaulle’ Crossing Over to U.S. Audiences: ‘It’s the Story of an Ally’

  • Goldwyn is taking the two-part de Gaulle epic to US cinemas and VOD.
  • The films sold more than six million tickets in France.
  • The second instalment is due in early December.

Samuel Goldwyn Films is bringing Antonin Baudry’s two-part epic about Charles de Gaulle to US cinemas and transactional video-on-demand, betting that its World War II story can reach audiences unfamiliar with the French leader. The US premiere drew a seven-minute standing ovation, and distributor Peter Goldwyn says the…

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In 1969, Richie Havens saved the Woodstock Festival. 25 years later, he did it again

  • Havens stepped in to open Woodstock in 1969.
  • He improvised “Freedom” after running out of prepared songs.
  • He returned for the more commercial 1994 anniversary festival.

Richie Havens was asked to open the 1969 Woodstock Festival early when traffic delayed the scheduled performers. He kept playing after exhausting his prepared songs, helping hold the crowd and creating “Freedom”, a defining moment that shaped his career and Woodstock’s history. Twenty-five years later, Havens was invited…

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‘Wanted’ Broadway Review: Historical Musical Plays With Gospel Truth

  • *Wanted* follows two sisters who rob to help their mother buy land.
  • The review praises the cast’s singing but faults the plot and characterisation.
  • Its shift from comedy to historical revenge feels unconvincing.

The Broadway musical *Wanted* tells a fictionalised version of the story of Mary and Martha Clarke, sisters who passed as white in 1890s Texas and robbed people to raise money for their mother’s land. The review describes the production as spirited but uneven: its cast’s powerful singing and…

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‘Love Is Blind’ Creator on Protecting the Cast and Why He Chose to Keep Rob’s Attack on Production in the Final Cut

  • The creator said Rob Feeley’s on-camera outburst accurately reflected his behaviour.
  • Michaella Giorgio said she never felt physically unsafe during filming.
  • Season 11’s only married couple later split.

The creator of *Love Is Blind* has defended including footage of contestant Rob Feeley confronting production, saying the scene accurately showed his behaviour and the show’s commitment to documenting participants’ choices. The argument, which unfolded after a bar refused to serve Feeley’s friend, was part of a wider…

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‘Wanted’ Broadway Review: Dazzling Cast Can’t Elevate the Musical’s Muted Narrative

  • “Wanted” follows two sisters fighting to save their family’s land.
  • The cast’s singing stands out, but the story is judged unfocused.
  • Romance takes precedence over the musical’s outlaw and passing themes.

Broadway musical “Wanted” tells the story of sisters Mary and Martha Clarke, Black women in post-emancipation Texas who pass as white and turn to crime to protect their family’s land. A review says the production’s strong performances cannot overcome a muted, unfocused narrative that gives more attention to…

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How 49ers’ rising star injury could force John Lynch’s hand at trade deadline

  • Gracen Halton is out for the season with an ankle fracture.
  • The 49ers may pursue defensive line help before the deadline.
  • A wide receiver remains their most likely trade target.

The San Francisco 49ers may reconsider their trade deadline plans after defensive tackle Gracen Halton suffered a season-ending ankle fracture in a win over the Raiders. The injury could prompt general manager John Lynch to seek more defensive line depth, even though the club had recently brought back…

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Mediacorp celebrates Deepavali with evening of entertainment and festive cheer

  • Mediacorp staged its Deepavali celebration at The Theatre at Mediacorp.
  • Local and regional artists performed music and dance.
  • The programme aired live in Singapore and on Malaysia’s Astro.

Mediacorp’s Amarkala Deepavali 2026 brought local and regional performers together for an evening of music, dance and cultural celebration at The Theatre at Mediacorp in Singapore. The event, themed “Vannamaya Deepavali”, meaning “Colourful Deepavali”, marked the Festival of Lights and highlighted Indian culture and traditions. Hosted by Saravanan…

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Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary wins five Critics Choice awards

  • *You Can See Everything* swept all five of its nominated categories.
  • The film has grossed nearly $80 million in the US.
  • *Once Upon a Time in Harlem* won three awards; *14th* won none.

*You Can See Everything* won all five of its nominations at the 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Awards, including best documentary feature. The sweep gives the Elizabeth Holmes film its first major awards and adds to its awards-season profile after a strong cinema run. Directed by Nathan Fielder and…

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The 2008 movie Paul Giamatti considers his most unfairly treated: “Nothing happened with it”

  • Giamatti says *Pretty Bird* deserved more attention.
  • The 2008 film went straight to DVD after Sundance.
  • He won an Emmy for *John Adams* that year.

Paul Giamatti says he was disappointed that *Pretty Bird*, a 2008 comedy he particularly enjoyed making, received little attention after its Sundance premiere. The film was not released in cinemas and drew harsh reviews, making it an overlooked project despite Giamatti’s affection for his role. Directed by Paul…

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