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Kurt Vile Brings Out Ethan Buckler For A King Kong Song In Louisville

  • Ethan Buckler joined Kurt Vile in Louisville for a King Kong song.
  • The performance brought “Old Man On The Bridge” back to the stage.
  • Buckler also contributed vocals to Vile’s latest album.

Kurt Vile brought out Ethan Buckler, a Louisville musician known for Slint and King Kong, to perform King Kong’s “Old Man On The Bridge” during Vile’s show at Headliners on Friday, 6 November. The hometown performance gave the song a celebratory moment after it had previously been mocked…

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In 1961, Dennis Hopper ran into a burning building and emerged with an original Picasso

  • Hopper helped rescue a woman from a burning home.
  • He carried out a Juan Gris and a Picasso.
  • His family said he also saved many people.

During the 1961 Bel Air fire, actor Dennis Hopper ran into a neighbour’s burning home and helped get a woman to safety. He also carried out two paintings, including an original Picasso, becoming an unlikely local hero. Hopper recalled the incident in a conversation with his former wife,…

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Cineplex Boards Sanfic Title ‘La Residencia’ From ‘Algo Azul’ Director Mariel García Spooner

  • Cineplex acquired American sales rights to La Residencia.
  • The dramedy follows three older friends seeking financial independence.
  • The film is nearing completion ahead of its festival launch.

Cineplex has acquired North and South American sales rights to La Residencia, a dramedy by Panamanian director Mariel García Spooner, whose debut Algo Azul was released in 11 territories. The deal gives the film a distributor as it nears completion and prepares for its festival launch. The story…

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U2 Speak Up About Ed Sheeran, Macklemore “Free Palestine” Controversy, Criticize Rich Stadium Owners

  • U2 backed Macklemore’s right to speak about Palestine.
  • The band defended Sheeran and criticised venue owners’ influence.
  • U2 said artists should be free to speak without inciting violence.

U2 members have spoken out in support of Macklemore’s right to express political views after he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. The band also defended Sheeran, saying he was in a difficult position, and criticised wealthy venue owners and promoters for…

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THR Visionary: 5 Janusz Kaminski Shots

  • Kaminski’s cinematography changes to serve each film’s story.
  • Two films brought him Oscars; three others earned nominations.
  • His five featured styles range from stark realism to sweeping romance.

Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski’s work is notable for its range, with each film’s visual style shaped by the story rather than by a fixed signature look. The Polish-born cinematographer received the 2026 THR Visionary Award for excellence in cinematography, recognising a career spanning three decades. Five films show that…

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Ocarina of Time remake preserves its patient, timing-focused swordplay

  • The remake keeps Ocarina of Time’s combat simple.
  • Fights reward patience, timing and reading enemy attacks.
  • Dark Link is the strongest test of that approach.

The Switch 2 remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* keeps Link’s basic swordplay largely unchanged, resisting the modern action-game trend for parries and counterattacks. The article argues that this restraint helps the combat feel distinctive, rewarding patience and precise timing instead of adding more moves.…

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DC’s ‘Clayface’ Passes $100 Million After Being Officially Removed From 532 Theaters

  • *Clayface* has passed $100 million worldwide.
  • It reportedly broke even after two weeks.
  • The film lost more than 530 cinemas in week three.

DC’s *Clayface* has passed $100 million worldwide after two weeks in cinemas, reaching the reported point at which it has broken even theatrically. Its performance suggests that a lower-budget, horror-focused film centred on a Batman villain can be commercially viable, even as it falls short of the biggest…

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The David Bowie single Tony Visconti says is like “a Swiss Watch” – and the unlikely song that inspired it

  • “Inchworm” inspired “Ashes to Ashes”.
  • Visconti likened its arrangement to a Swiss watch.
  • The 1980 single became Bowie’s second No. 1.

David Bowie’s “Ashes to Ashes” drew on the unlikely inspiration of “Inchworm”, a song from the 1952 musical *Hans Christian Andersen*. The 1980 single revisited Major Tom, the character from Bowie’s breakthrough hit “Space Oddity”, while marking a move beyond his Berlin period and into a new decade.…

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When Does The Next Season of ‘The Madison’ Come Out? ‘The Madison’ Season 2 Update

  • *The Madison* has been renewed for two more seasons.
  • Season 2 has already been filmed.
  • An early 2027 release is expected, but unconfirmed.

Paramount+ has renewed Taylor Sheridan’s *The Madison* for Seasons 2 and 3, and Season 2 has already been filmed. The streamer has not set a release date, but the available production details point to a likely return in early 2027. The first season had six episodes and aired…

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How the Queen Mother and a Towing Company Inspired The Who’s “My Generation”

  • A removed hearse helped inspire “My Generation”.
  • Townshend said its release cost £250.
  • The song reached No. 2 in the UK.

Pete Townshend said a dispute over his car helped inspire The Who’s “My Generation”, turning a personal frustration with the establishment into a song that became an anthem of youthful defiance. Released in 1965, it captured the band’s rebellious image and its fans’ sense of being misunderstood by…

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