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The exact moment modern cinema collapsed on itself, according to Paul Dano: “A big misstep”

• Actor Paul Dano echoes Tarantino's criticism of superhero films, arguing the genre has reached market saturation and needs either reinvention or replacement
• Dano identifies the shift toward calling creative work 'content' as undermining film quality in favour of volume production
• The actor prioritises unconventional artistic projects over mainstream blockbusters, with upcoming roles in an avant-garde remake and an ensemble thriller

Reckons it's time to put the popcorn away. The post The exact moment modern cinema collapsed on itself, according to Paul Dano: “A big misstep” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

Tyler Childers’ Tour Manager Just May Sing You a Song

• Kyle Crownover manages Tyler Childers' touring operation and independently creates music as a songwriter and producer
• Released four singles in late 2025 featuring indie-folk compositions addressing technology and religious themes
• Intentionally pursued production work and independent releases rather than traditional Nashville publishing deals

Kyle Crownover, who's been keeping Childers' shows running on time since 2017, is releasing his own music — while making his tour dog famous

One of Fantasy’s Greatest Series Still Doesn’t Have a TV Adaptation

• Green Bone Saga lacks TV adaptation despite being widely regarded as elite fantasy literature
• Series prioritises character development and emotional stakes over worldbuilding exposition
• Intimate character arcs remain grounded even as political scope and international intrigue expand

One of modern fantasy’s best trilogies still hasn’t reached TV. Here’s why Fonda Lee’s Green Bone Saga deserves an adaptation.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis actor wraps up “on the last official session” of recording

• Voice actress Alix Wilton Regan completes main recording for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis after a four-year project beginning in 2022
• Game rescheduled to February 2027 (from 2026 target) across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC
• Early reviews characterise it as an engaging mid-tier title with nostalgic charm rather than a prestige modern remake

Alix Wilton Regan, the new voice behind Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog's new Lara Croft, has confirmed she has finished up recording for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Read more

Guy Ritchie’s ‘Indiana Jones’ Meets ‘National Treasure’ Epic Passes Massive Streaming Milestone

• Ritchie's recent theatrical releases have underperformed commercially, but his films have found significant success on home video and streaming platforms
• The director is developing television series across Paramount+, Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV simultaneously
• His $180 million Apple TV feature film achieved strong viewership numbers despite receiving mixed critical reviews

Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth has crossed a major streaming milestone, nearly 1 year after the adventure tentpole first premiered.

JAY-Z’s The Blueprint Anniversary Show Falls Short After Triumphant Reasonable Doubt Opener

• JAY-Z's The Blueprint anniversary show at Yankee Stadium ran roughly 90 minutes with no encore, presenting a marked step down from Friday's energetic Reasonable Doubt performance
• Despite guest appearances from Slick Rick and Eminem, Saturday's show maintained noticeably lower energy and crowd enthusiasm throughout the set
• The abbreviated performance raised questions about whether the 56-year-old artist could maintain stamina across three consecutive stadium dates

The 1.5-hour set ended abruptly and entirely skipped an encore. JAY-Z’s The Blueprint Anniversary Show Falls Short After Triumphant Reasonable Doubt Opener Eddie Fu

Ex-WWE and AEW star Jake Hager gets knocked out in Power Slap matchup

• Former WWE champion Jake Hager was knocked out in a Power Slap match against Amanpreet Singh on Friday night
• Singh, a former sport shooter, delivered the knockout blow in the third round after Hager had absorbed two previous strikes
• This was Hager's second appearance competing in the Power Slap arena

Former WWE champion and AEW star Jake Hager was knocked out cold in the third round by Amanpreet Singh, suffering his first Power Slap loss.

My commitment to England has never wavered – McCullum

• Brendon McCullum was removed as England's Test cricket head coach following the team's series defeat to New Zealand
• In his final interview, McCullum expressed his desire to remain in the position despite Ben Stokes' retirement
• His stated commitment to the role did not prevent his dismissal

After Brendon McCullum was sacked as head coach of the England Test side, BBC Sport looks back at his last interview, following their series defeat against New Zealand earlier this summer, in which McCullum said he wanted to carry on in the role, despite the retirement of Ben…

4 Country Songs From 1995 That Every Elder Millennial Can Still Sing Word for Word

This American Songwriter article celebrates four country hits that its author argues are seared into the memories of "elder Millennials," who were teenagers when the songs dominated radio in the mid-1990s. The piece is framed less as a serious ranking and more as a nostalgic "try not to…