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The 2002 Angelina Jolie movie Roger Ebert hated: “Elbows sticking out where the knees should be”
The article revisits Roger Ebert’s strong dislike of *Life or Something Like It*, the 2002 Angelina Jolie film he reportedly singled out for especially harsh criticism. It frames the film as a notable misfire in Jolie’s career, showing how even a major star vehicle could be undone by weak writing and an unconvincing story. The…
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Tom Cruise unveils remarkable transformation in Digger trailer: ‘I’ve never had something that could challenge me in this way’
The Guardian reports that Warner Bros has released the first full trailer for Digger, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s new comedy-drama starring Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an oil baron trying to avert a global ecological catastrophe. The trailer highlights a major physical transformation for Cruise, with prosthetics, a pot belly and a southern accent making it…
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ENHYPEN Embraces Mexican Energy in Spanish to the Rhythm of ‘Despacito’ & ‘Cielito Lindo’
South Korean boy band ENHYPEN used their first shows in Mexico to connect directly with local fans, incorporating well-known Spanish-language songs and references to Mexican culture into their performances. During two consecutive concerts at Arena Mexico City on 11 and 12 July, the group joined crowds singing “Despacito” and “Cielito Lindo”, and danced to “Payaso…
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UK Culture Secretary Backs BBC License Fee Expanding To Cover Streaming Service Subscribers
The UK’s Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she is open to expanding the BBC licence fee so it would apply more broadly to people who subscribe to streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. The idea matters because the BBC is heading into charter renewal and a debate over how it should…
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Jack White’s ‘Frozen Charlotte’ Is a Rage for These Times
Rolling Stone’s review presents Jack White’s *Frozen Charlotte* as an aggressive, loud and politically charged rock album that channels anger, disorder and unease. Critic David Fricke argues that the record matters because it captures the mood of a turbulent period, using White’s intense guitar-driven style and cryptic but forceful lyrics to express frustration, defiance and…
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Born 72 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the Hitmaking Sister of a Country Legend and ‘Hee Haw’ Honey Who Recorded With Merle Haggard
The article marks the birthday of Louise Mandrell, outlining her career as a country singer, musician and television performer who built her own profile alongside her better-known sister Barbara Mandrell. It argues that her career matters because she was more than a family connection: she contributed to major country recordings, achieved chart success in her…
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Allison Russell on Finding Joy ‘In the Hour of Chaos,’ a Duets-Filled Third Album That’s a Jubilee Unto Itself
She’s a rainbow… and with a slew of carefully chosen guest artists on her new album, she might also count as a rainbow farmer. The acclaimed singer-songwriter Allison Russell is back with her third solo album, “In the Hour of Chaos,” featuring her Rainbow Coalition band and leading off with a song titled “Rainbows,” reflecting…
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‘American Ninja Warrior’ Producers Bring Luck-Based Competition Series To U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), the Japanese company behind the Ninja Warrior format, and A. Smith & Co. Productions, which produces the U.S. version for NBC, have teamed up again on another competition series. The two companies are developing Dumb Luck, a series based on Japanese format Kisuke, for the U.S. They have already produced…
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Square Enix scores an own goal: Octopath Traveler Switch 2 ports revive 2 great JRPGs, but with no upgrade path or save data transfer
Square Enix has released Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, bringing two well-regarded JRPGs to Nintendo’s newer hardware, but the move has drawn criticism because existing Switch owners are not being offered an upgrade path. The article argues this matters because it makes returning players pay again for improved versions and…
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Exclusive League of Legends TCG reveal showcases Protective Sands, a new battlefield for Riftbound: Vendetta
Polygon can exclusively reveal Protective Sands, a new battlefield coming to Riftbound: Vendetta, which rewards smart resource management.