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5 Years Later, Jon Bernthal’s Violent Movie Is Quietly One of the Best Thrillers Streaming
Five years after its release, the 2021 film Small Engine Repair is being highlighted as an under-appreciated thriller anchored by a Jon Bernthal performance, now available to stream. Adapted by playwright John Pollono from his own 2011 stage production, the film follows three lifelong friends in Manchester, New Hampshire, whose bond is tested when a…
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Asghar Farhadi Condemns Politicians and Media for Focus on ‘Difference’ and ‘Hate’: ‘Why Do You Think a Mother in Afghanistan Is Different Than Your Mom?’
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has criticised politicians and the media for emphasising cultural “differences” rather than shared humanity, arguing this fuels hatred and division. Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where he is receiving an honorary Heart of Sarajevo award and a career retrospective, Farhadi said he was asked how his films had achieved rare…
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Footage unearthed from drama student who filmed Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock performance from the stage
Rarely seen footage of Jimi Hendrix’s legendary 1969 Woodstock performance has come to light, filmed from the stage itself by a 22-year-old drama student who sneaked past security. The material features in a new concert film marking the 57th anniversary of the set, offering fans a unique close-up perspective on one of rock’s most iconic…
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Karan Johar Hails ‘Unpredictable Nature’ of Show as ‘The Traitors’ India Season 2 Becomes Prime Video’s No. 1 Non-English Title (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Traitors” India Season 2 has become Prime Video’s number one non-English title worldwide in its launch week, prompting host and producer Karan Johar to praise the reality show’s “unpredictable nature” as the key to its appeal. The Indian adaptation of the BAFTA- and Emmy-winning format, which premiered on 13 August, has also landed among…
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Phoebe Bridgers Plays Haunting Acoustic Cover of Nirvana’s ‘Lithium’ for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge: Listen
Phoebe Bridgers has recorded a stripped-back acoustic cover of Nirvana’s 1991 track “Lithium” for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, reworking Kurt Cobain’s raw, anguished original into a softer, folk-inflected rendition sung in her own breathy style. The session continues the Live Lounge tradition of artists pairing a classic cover with their own material, and comes…
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Fortnite’s New Season Is Here, and It Creates a Massive Video Game Multiverse
Fortnite has launched Chapter 7 Season 4, nicknamed “Override,” which merges the Battle Royale with characters, weapons and locations from other major video game franchises. The update, themed around hacking and gaming culture, is one of the season’s most anticipated launches and lets players fight alongside or against Sonic the Hedgehog cosplayers, wield crossover weapons,…
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8 Greatest Remakes of Classic Horror Movies
This Collider article ranks the eight greatest remakes of classic horror films, arguing that while remakes are often viewed cynically as cash-grabs, a select few match or surpass their originals when placed in capable hands. Written by Joe Leone, the piece pushes back against blanket scepticism towards horror remakes by highlighting films that successfully reinterpreted…
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Michaël R. Roskam’s WWII Feature ‘Le Faux Soir’ To Close San Sebastián Film Festival
The San Sebastián Film Festival has selected “Le Faux Soir,” a Second World War drama by Belgian director Michaël R. Roskam, to close its 2026 edition, which runs from 18 to 26 September. The film will screen at San Sebastián shortly after its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, and its selection continues Roskam’s…
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‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Voices of Jinu and Abby Set One-Off Gig at Outernet in London
Andrew Choi and Neckwav, who voice Jinu and Abby in Netflix’s hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters”, will perform a one-off gig at Outernet Live in London on 6 September, marking their first performance in the UK. The show is part of the wider cultural momentum around the film, which became Netflix’s most-streamed movie of…
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Former SYMPHONY X Bassist THOMAS MILLER Announces Debut Album From Solo Project LAZARUS EFFECT
Sensory Records has announced the debut self-titled album from Thomas Miller’s Lazarus Effect, a new project led by former founding Symphony X bassist Thomas Miller. The announcement marks Miller’s return to a prominent recording project after stepping away from Symphony X years ago, and reunites him with former bandmates guitarist Michael Romeo and keyboardist Michael…