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Israeli October 7 survivors conquer trauma alongside legendary rock icons in powerful new documentary
“The Bridge” is a documentary following ten Israeli musicians who survived the 7 October Hamas attack and sought to process their trauma through music. It presents artistic collaboration as a route towards recovery after bereavement and violence, while drawing attention to the personal impact of the attack on survivors. The film was made by Kevin…
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2026’s Bloodiest Horror Sequel Is Officially Sneaking Up the Hulu Charts
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the sequel to the 2019 slasher film, is reportedly gaining momentum on Hulu after a modest cinema run. Its streaming performance gives the film renewed visibility amid a crowded year for horror releases and highlights continuing audience interest in Samara Weaving’s returning character. The film was directed by…
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Is Nintendo Switch Online still worth it in 2026?
Nintendo Switch Online remains worthwhile in 2026 chiefly for players of paid online games, as it is required for most multiplayer modes and also includes cloud saves, retro games and smaller extras. Its value depends heavily on how often a player uses online play, explores Nintendo’s back catalogue or wants protection for lengthy save files.…
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The “fantastic” Wilbury George Harrison could watch all day: “Just amazing”
This piece revisits George Harrison’s role in the Traveling Wilburys, the late-1980s supergroup he assembled with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne. Harrison, always uncomfortable in the spotlight as the most reserved Beatle, valued the band chiefly as cover among fellow legends, though he retained a particular admiration for Dylan, whom he…
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The “lovely” 1976 song Freddie Mercury thought Brian May couldn’t top
A retrospective look at Queen’s 1976 album “A Day at the Races” reveals that Freddie Mercury believed Brian May had crafted a guitar sound on one track so accomplished that May himself would struggle to surpass it. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in South Wales during a period of upheaval for the band,…
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Everything Officially Coming to Netflix in Fall 2026
Netflix has revealed its full slate for autumn 2026, packed with returning favourites, reboots and sequels across television and film. The lineup builds on a strong year for the streamer, which has already delivered hits such as The Boroughs and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and includes high-profile titles designed to keep subscribers engaged through…
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The “beautiful” 1983 album Linda Ronstadt thinks every singer should know
Linda Ronstadt, celebrated for her vocal versatility across country, rock, pop and Latin music, has long remained sharply self-critical despite her extensive success, disliking the sound of her own voice even at the height of her acclaim. She has singled out her 1983 album What’s New, made with arranger Nelson Riddle, as the record that…
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The glaring “mistake” Eddie Van Halen hated about his greatest 1970s solo : “I didn’t even play it right”
Eddie Van Halen’s blistering solo instrumental “Eruption,” from Van Halen’s self-titled 1978 debut album, is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar solos in rock history, celebrated for popularising the two-handed finger-tapping technique alongside fluid legato phrasing. Despite the track’s enduring reputation and influence on generations of guitarists, Van Halen himself remained privately dissatisfied…
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The American band Ray Davies never fully clicked with and how it almost ruined a 2017 album
Ray Davies has revealed how his instinct for imperfect, energetic sound has repeatedly shaped his career, from The Kinks’ breakthrough single to his 2017 solo album Americana. When PYE Records first recorded ‘You Really Got Me’ with a polished, Phil Spector-style production, Davies refused to let it be released and threatened to quit the music…
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Jon Turteltaub says Disney has approved National Treasure 3 script
Director Jon Turteltaub has confirmed that a third instalment of the “National Treasure” franchise is now moving forward, with Disney having approved a script he says he is finally happy with. Speaking at a live recording of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast in Philadelphia, Turteltaub said the project was “Hollywood real”, meaning production could still…