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The “incredibly phony” 1997 sci-fi movie John Carpenter loved anyway: “It’s so outrageous”
This article from Far Out Magazine discusses horror and science-fiction director John Carpenter’s affection for a 1997 sci-fi film that he reportedly regarded as “incredibly phony” and “outrageous”, yet enjoyed regardless. The piece frames the story around the idea that a film’s technical or tonal implausibility need not prevent even an acclaimed filmmaker from admiring…
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Pirates star pitcher makes unfortunate history after being taken out in middle of perfect game bid
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones was on course for baseball history on Wednesday night, retiring the first 18 Atlanta Braves batters he faced, but the Pirates removed him after six perfect innings. The decision, though clearly motivated by caution over his recent return from surgery, ultimately placed the 24-year-old in an unwanted footnote of Major…
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‘Sterling Point’: Megan Park’s Prime Video Drama Centred on Reunited Sisters Premiering August 5
Creator Megan Park explores sisterhood and hidden family secrets in ‘Sterling Point,’ a coming-of-age drama arriving on Prime Video. The series follows two long-lost sisters as they navigate their unexpected reunion, anc
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Devs don’t buy Steam disclosure claiming gen AI was a necessity: “I’m literally unemployed and I still make all of my assets by hand”
GamesRadar reports on a backlash among game developers over a Steam AI-disclosure notice on an unnamed game, in which the creators claimed that using generative AI was a “necessity” for their project. Sceptical developers publicly rejected that justification, arguing that plenty of solo and resource-strapped creators still produce their own assets by hand. The dispute…
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IRON MAIDEN Wouldn’t Attend ROCK HALL Induction Even If The Band Wasn’t On Tour: ‘I Don’t Do Those Sort Of Things’, Says STEVE HARRIS
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris and singer Bruce Dickinson have made clear that the band will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2026, and that they would stay away even if they were not on tour at the time. Speaking to Metal Hammer, both men expressed indifference…
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10 Most Depressing Blockbuster Movies, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked opinion piece by writer Diego Pineda Pacheco identifying the ten most depressing blockbuster films ever made. The article’s premise is that although blockbusters — big-budget, mass-market films in the mould of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) — are usually associated with excitement and crowd-pleasing thrills, a handful have achieved commercial success…
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‘Landman’ star Ali Larter stuns in cherry print bikini during mountain getaway
Actress Ali Larter, best known for the series “Landman”, shared a series of Fourth of July photographs on Instagram documenting a mountain getaway in Idaho with family and friends. The post captured an active holiday weekend of fishing, floating down a river and celebrating together, captioned “Epic 4th in the Mountains!” alongside American flag emojis,…
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Iconic Texas Concert Venue Vows to Preserve Its Legacy After Chapter 11 Filing
The Whitewater Amphitheater, a long-standing country music venue in New Braunfels, Central Texas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, taking many fans and artists by surprise. The filing, made as the venue faced a scheduled foreclosure sale, matters because Whitewater has been a leading regional live-music destination since the early 2000s and is preparing…
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The Hunger Games Officially Returns With 5-Movie Theatrical Event
Lionsgate has announced that all five existing Hunger Games films will return to cinemas this September, ahead of the release of the new prequel The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping on 20 November. The re-release, revealed via the franchise’s official social media accounts with a teaser reading “Five films you’ll always remember, back in…