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Zelda OOT Remake: Fishing Pond and Sinking Lure explained, all rewards

  • Catch a 50cm fish as Child Link for a Piece of Heart.
  • A 60cm catch as Adult Link earns the Golden Scale.
  • The Sinking Lure helps catch big fish but offers no rewards.

The Fishing Pond in the Ocarina of Time remake offers an optional fishing activity with rewards for catching large fish. Reaching the size targets earns items that can help Link explore further. After paying a small fee at the pond on Lake Hylia, players cast and wiggle their…

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Akira Kurosawa’s Favorite Mystery Masterpiece Is Officially Streaming for Free

  • *Witness* is streaming free on Pluto TV this month.
  • The film earned eight Oscar nominations and won for its screenplay.
  • Akira Kurosawa included it among his favourite films.

Harrison Ford’s 1985 mystery thriller *Witness* has been added to Pluto TV’s free streaming library this month. Directed by Peter Weir, the film marked a move away from the more populist roles for which Ford was known, and its story of a detective protecting an Amish mother and…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1964 We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores

  • Three 1964 songs still turn up in shops.
  • They include “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Goldfinger”.
  • The article links their staying power to nostalgia.

The article highlights three songs from 1964 that it says remain familiar fixtures in shopping centres and grocery shops: Astrud Gilberto’s “The Girl from Ipanema”, Shirley Bassey’s “Goldfinger” and Jimmy Hughes’s “Steal Away”. It links their continued presence in public spaces to their memorable sound and nostalgic appeal.…

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What does ‘Tangled Up in Blue’ mean, according to Bob Dylan?

  • The song reflects Dylan’s separation from Sara.
  • Its memories move between past and present.
  • “Blue” also nods to music Dylan was hearing.

Bob Dylan’s ‘Tangled Up in Blue’, the opening track on 1975’s *Blood on the Tracks*, draws on the breakdown of his marriage to Sara Dylan. Its shifting memories and unresolved refrain portray someone still caught in the feelings of a relationship that has ended, helping make the song…

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To Make a Doc About a Nomadic Cyclist, the ‘Perfect Road’ Filmmakers Spent 3 Months in a Campervan

  • The Bonke cousins spent three months filming from a campervan.
  • Their documentary follows cyclist Maximilian Schnell across mountain passes.
  • Schnell’s choices led the filmmakers to reflect on conventional life.

Danish cousins and filmmakers Adam and Christian Bonke spent three months in a campervan while documenting nomadic cyclist Maximilian Schnell’s journey over some of Europe’s highest mountain passes. Their documentary, *Perfect Road*, explores the freedom and adventure of life on the road alongside its physical and mental demands,…

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Matt Mercer’s Best Critical Role Quote Is Still the Most Inspiring Line in D&D History

  • Mercer says mistakes help people learn.
  • Perfectionism can make games more stressful.
  • Shared storytelling matters more than rigid plans.

Matthew Mercer says that Dungeon Masters and players should accept mistakes as part of learning to play. The article argues that trying to make every moment perfect can create pressure and distract from the shared storytelling at the heart of tabletop role-playing games. In a January 2026 interview,…

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Forget ‘Verity,’ Colleen Hoover’s 2026 Romance Hit Is Officially Taking Over Streaming

  • *Reminders of Him* is among HBO Max’s ten most-streamed films worldwide.
  • The adaptation made $89 million worldwide against a reported $25 million budget.
  • *Verity* is due for home release with two alternate endings.

2026’s *Reminders of Him*, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, is among the ten most-streamed films on HBO Max worldwide. Its streaming performance has brought renewed attention to the film as audiences await the home release of *Verity*, another Hoover adaptation. Directed by Vanessa Caswill, the film stars Maika…

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Remembering When a Rock Legend Rebranded for a Pair of Hit Singles in 1969

  • Lennon launched the Plastic Ono Band name in 1969.
  • Its two hit singles were “Give Peace A Chance” and “Cold Turkey”.
  • The project reflected the Beatles’ growing separation.

John Lennon used the name Plastic Ono Band for music he made with Yoko Ono outside the Beatles, signalling his growing independence as the group fractured in 1969. The project released two hit singles that year, while giving the public only partial clues about how far the Beatles…

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“I had to go lie down”: the 2011 movie scene that caused Emma Stone to have a “meltdown” on set

  • The lift scene triggered Stone’s fear of being raised high.
  • She watched *Labyrinth* to calm down.
  • A double performed the lift in the end.

Emma Stone said a scene in the 2011 comedy *Crazy, Stupid, Love* triggered a panic when she was lifted above Ryan Gosling’s head in a move inspired by *Dirty Dancing*. She had not realised she was afraid of being raised to that height, and described having a “real…

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The Sunday Papers

  • The roundup features writing about games and their creators.
  • 123 of 362 acquired studios were shut down.
  • A GTA diary turns failed flips into comedy.

The article is a humorous weekly roundup that introduces several pieces of writing about videogames. It moves between an anecdote about an unexpected shared game appointment, research on what happens to studios after acquisitions, and a diary about unusual movement in Grand Theft Auto. The studio research found…

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