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Indie & Alternative Cinema Surges From ‘Stray Kids’ To ‘Heated Rivalry’ – Specialty Box Office

  • Godzilla Minus Zero opened to more than $31.6 million.
  • Ramayana had the second-biggest North American opening for an Indian film.
  • Concert and television screenings also drew cinema audiences.

Specialist and alternative films drove a varied weekend at North American cinemas, with titles spanning international cinema, faith-based entertainment, concerts and television. The results highlight how audiences for films outside mainstream studio releases are contributing to the box office’s recovery. Godzilla Minus Zero led with a domestic debut…

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The Most Hilarious Comedy Movie From Every Year of the Past Decade

  • The article picks a standout comedy for each year of the past decade.
  • Its selections range from detective capers to animated superhero films.
  • *Incredibles 2* brought in more than $1 billion at the box office.

The article selects what it considers the funniest comedy film from each year of the past decade, arguing that comedy remains popular and offers audiences escapism amid wider upheaval. Its choices span cinema and streaming, and include films that blend comedy with action, romance or superheroes. Among the…

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Five years after ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Jimmy Page wrote a guitar solo that left him “frightened”

  • “Tea for One” left Jimmy Page unsure how to shape its solo.
  • He recorded versions both with and without a solo.
  • Restraint helped preserve the song’s uneasy mood.

Jimmy Page found “Tea for One”, from Led Zeppelin’s 1976 album *Presence*, unusually difficult to play because it risked repeating the mood and structure of the earlier “Since I’ve Been Loving You”. He said he felt “frightened” and unsure how to make the solo his own, making the…

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Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner’ Replacement Officially Finds a New Streaming Home

  • *Black Rain* is now streaming free on Pluto TV.
  • The 1989 thriller stars Michael Douglas as an NYPD detective in Japan.
  • It reportedly grossed over $130 million on a $30 million budget.

Ridley Scott’s 1989 neo-noir thriller *Black Rain* has arrived on the free streaming service Pluto TV, making it available to a new audience. The film follows an NYPD detective drawn into Japan’s criminal underworld and pairs Scott’s atmospheric style with an action-thriller story. Michael Douglas stars alongside Andy…

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The trailblazing director who inspired Sofia Coppola in an industry full of “macho guys”

  • Jane Campion was a key inspiration for Sofia Coppola.
  • Coppola admired Campion as a strong female voice in film.
  • Campion won Best Director for *The Power of the Dog*.

Sofia Coppola has said that New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion was a major influence on her, giving her an example of a strong female voice in an industry surrounded by “macho guys”. Campion’s work helped show Coppola that she could make films centred on women and femininity, themes…

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Suno AI music generator sued again for copyright infringement

  • Presley and Eminem rights-holders have sued Suno.
  • They cite AI songs said to imitate the artists.
  • Suno says it screens for potential misuse.

Music rights-holders for Elvis Presley and Eminem have filed separate lawsuits accusing AI music generator Suno of copyright infringement. The cases add to wider disputes over whether AI tools can create music that imitates artists or uses copyrighted material without permission. The Presley rights group and Eight Mile…

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ZAK TELL On Why CLAWFINGER No Longer Performs One Of Its Biggest Songs Containing Anti-Racist Message: The Topic ‘Deserves To Be Addressed Properly’

  • Clawfinger no longer plays its anti-racism song from 1993.
  • Zak Tell says short clips can strip the lyrics of context.
  • The band still stands by the song’s message.

Clawfinger vocalist Zak Tell says the band no longer performs “N****r”, its 1993 anti-racism song, because it can be misunderstood when short clips circulate without the lyrics’ context. He says the band still believes in the song’s message, but considers the subject too important to be addressed through…

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10 Brilliant Sci-Fi Books You Can Finish in One Day

  • The article recommends ten short science fiction reads.
  • Most are under 200 pages and may fit into a day.
  • The examples range from cyberpunk to anti-war fiction.

The article highlights ten well-regarded science fiction books that readers may be able to finish in a day, for those who want to read but have limited free time. It argues that shorter books can offer an absorbing experience without the longer commitment of many novels. The article…

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10 Most Visually Stunning Network TV Shows of All Time, Ranked

  • The article ranks ten visually distinctive network TV shows.
  • *24* used split screens and a clock to heighten urgency.
  • *Miami Vice* and *The X-Files* brought striking styles to network drama.

The article ranks ten network television series praised for their distinctive visual styles, arguing that high-volume broadcast schedules did not prevent some shows from pushing the medium forward. It highlights how inventive camerawork, editing and atmosphere helped make these programmes memorable and changed expectations of what network TV…

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Maya Jama Exits As ‘Love Island UK’ Host After 9 Seasons

  • Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK after nine seasons.
  • She joined the show in 2023, taking over from Laura Whitmore.
  • Jama says she wants to pursue something new.

Maya Jama is stepping down as host of Love Island UK after nine seasons, announcing her departure in a social media farewell. She said she was grateful to the programme’s viewers and team, and wanted to take a leap into something new. Jama joined the ITV dating show…

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