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AMC’s 4-Part Crime Thriller Masterpiece Shows ‘True Detective’ How It’s Done
A Collider opinion piece argues that AMC’s crime thriller Dark Winds, now four seasons in, surpasses HBO’s acclaimed anthology series True Detective in its handling of supernatural storytelling. The comparison matters to genre fans weighing what to watch next, as both shows blend crime mystery with unsettling, otherworldly elements, but the article contends Dark Winds…
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Forget Die Hard, Bruce Willis’s Most Rewatchable Deep Cut Just Took Over Apple TV
Bruce Willis’s 2012 science-fiction thriller Looper has become a surprise hit on Apple TV, with the film drawing renewed attention 14 years after its cinema release. Although Die Hard remains Willis’s defining role, this piece argues Looper deserves recognition as his most rewatchable “deep cut”, standing alongside other acclaimed titles such as Pulp Fiction and…
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Fury as Nazi flags and SS armbands spotted up for grabs at ‘nostalgic’ 1940s weekend
A 1940s-themed “nostalgic” weekend has prompted anger after Nazi flags and SS armbands were reportedly seen being offered for sale. Critics said the items were inappropriate for a public event celebrating the period, particularly because they represent a regime responsible for genocide and other atrocities. The dispute highlights the tension between historical re-enactment, collecting wartime…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1972 That Soundtracked Every 70s Teen’s Prom Night
This is a nostalgia listicle from American Songwriter revisiting three chart-topping one-hit wonders from 1972 that were staples of American high school prom nights in the early 1970s. The piece highlights how each act enjoyed a single major hit before fading from the charts, a common fate for artists of that era who struck lucky…
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Star of Unfairly Canceled Masterpiece Marvel Series Calls Out Disney: Optics Are Obvious
Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has criticised Disney and Marvel Studios over the cancellation of his Disney Plus series, arguing the “optics” are damaging given that both Wonder Man and the long-planned Blade film starring Mahershala Ali were led by Black actors. Speaking to Vanity Fair, he said the axing was attributed to viewership…
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‘Outer Banks’ Creators Break Down Season 5’s “Earned” Ending, Supernatural Lean & JJ’s Presence
The creators of Netflix’s Outer Banks have discussed the ending of the show’s fifth and final season, which closed the story with a hurricane, a wedding and a supernatural subplot involving Blackbeard’s Blue Crown. The finale ties together threads from across the series, giving the Pogues a bittersweet but largely happy send-off while addressing the…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1960s That Should Be Studied in Songwriting Classes
This American Songwriter piece is a listicle recommending three 1960s rock songs it considers worth close study for their songwriting craft, arguing that listening to great artists is as instructive as formal lessons. It frames each track as a lesson in a different technique, from genre-blending lyricism to studio experimentation to lyrical influence between artists.…
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Turmoil in Treasury bond yields sparks global worries: What to know
U.S. bond yields are rarely a burning issue with the general public. But that’s changed this week as a spike in yields has hit the front pages and TV newscasts. Yields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds hit their highest point in almost two decades on Tuesday. The rise prompted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to step in with a buyback…
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Prime Video Unveils Landmark $2 Billion-Plus Investment in Latin American Entertainment
Prime Video has announced a landmark investment of more than $2 billion in Latin American entertainment, covering 2027 to 2030, as it seeks to boost viewership and engagement in what is considered the world’s second-fastest-growing streaming region behind Netflix. The plan, unveiled at an inaugural showcase event in Mexico City, spans original programming, live sports,…