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HBO’s Greatest 3-Part Sci-Fi Series Got Even Better After Moving Away From the Book

• The Leftovers improved once it stopped following Perrotta's novel.
• Lindelof shifted the tone from bleak grief to hopeful existentialism.
• Expanded cast and characters made later seasons richer.

This opinion piece from Collider argues that HBO's The Leftovers, adapted from Tom Perrotta's novel, improved once it stopped closely following its source material. The first season faithfully reproduced the book's bleak, cynical tone in depicting a world after the "Sudden Departure", in which a small portion of…

For Many American TV Viewers, Lindsey Graham Was the Senate 

• Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died suddenly aged 71.
• He was the Senate's most recognisable TV presence for many viewers.
• A defence hawk and prominent, if inconsistent, Trump defender.

Lindsey Graham, the veteran Republican senator from South Carolina, died suddenly late on Saturday night of as yet unknown causes at the age of 71. Over more than two decades in the Senate he became one of its best-known foreign-policy hawks and, in recent years, one of Donald…

Moana’s poor box office performance proves a decade is too soon for a Disney remake

• Disney's live-action Moana opened to a weak $43 million domestically.
• Critics blame the remake arriving too soon after the 2016 original.
• Poor reviews and strong kids'-film competition hurt its performance.

Disney's live-action remake of Moana has become the latest box office disappointment of the summer, taking an estimated $43 million domestically in its opening three-day weekend, according to Deadline. The article argues that this underwhelming result does not signal that audiences have tired of Disney remakes — Lilo…

After The Odyssey, Matt Damon can’t wait to get stranded again: ‘I’ve seen those memes’

In a press junket interview for Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film The Odyssey, actor Matt Damon spoke light-heartedly about the running joke that so many of his characters end up stranded and in need of rescue. Damon said he is well aware of the internet memes on the subject…

HBO Max’s 2-Part Sci-Fi Prequel Is Taking Over the World Again

• Dune: Part Three (final Villeneuve trilogy film) releases December 18 with ensemble cast led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya
• IMAX 70mm tickets sold out within minutes, signalling strong audience anticipation
• Multiple major sci-fi films arriving in coming months, with fans preparing by watching the only existing Dune TV series

The Dune project that split fans down the middle is a streaming hit. Here's everything you should know.

3 of the Most Tender Folk Songs of the 1970s That Will Leave Anyone Heartbroken

• Music feature identifies three acclaimed 1970s folk songs recognised for their emotional impact, particularly on listeners experiencing heartbreak
• Songs by James Taylor, Neil Young, and Gordon Lightfoot use intimate storytelling and introspective lyrics to explore relationships and loss
• The article suggests these tracks resonate universally across different emotional states due to their detailed emotional narrative

American singer-songwriter James Taylor at a BBC TV studio, London, 20th October 1970. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) These three folk songs from the 1970s will leave anyone heartbroken. You can't help but get emotional with these. The post 3 of the Most Tender Folk Songs of the…

Noah Kahan Cements His Hometown Hero Status With Divine Fenway Park Residency Finale

• Kahan completed a record-breaking four-night Fenway Park residency with over 151,000 combined attendance
• His album 'The Great Divide' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with platinum certification
• The performance featured elaborate stage production and attracted devoted fans from across the region

The 29-year-old Vermont native made history on his Great Divide Tour as the only artist to sell out four nights at the historic ballpark.

9 Forgotten 1990s Thrillers That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

• Collider lists nine underrated 1990s thrillers now seen as gems.
• The Game (1997) is called Fincher's most underrated film.
• Arlington Road (1999) with Jeff Bridges is the second pick.

This Collider article rounds up nine thrillers from the 1990s that the writer argues were overlooked on release but have grown in stature over time. It frames the decade as a golden age for the genre, noting that while blockbusters such as Se7en, The Silence of the Lambs…