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The 8 Most Fun Action Movies of the 1990s, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the eight most fun action films of the 1990s, arguing that while the decade’s action cinema can be described in many ways, “fun” is the quality that unites its standout entries. The list highlights how bigger budgets and advancing CGI allowed film-makers to push concepts further than in…
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Interest rate row erupts as diesel prices spike and Middle East conflict deepens
BoE’s Huw Pill demands rates hit 4% as war in Iran fuels inflation and fuel costs; also tonight: German grid sabotage, prisons crisis, statins-dementia study, orangutan baby boom and a rapturous Proms from the Berlin Philharmonic.
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How Paul Greengrass And Andrew Garfield Made ‘The Uprising’s 14th-Century History Into A Modern-Day Truth
Director Paul Greengrass has made “The Uprising”, a new film starring Andrew Garfield that reframes England’s 14th-century Peasants’ Revolt as a story with clear echoes for today’s audiences, exploring how ordinary people can rise up against unaccountable authority. In an interview, Greengrass explains he conceived the project before the COVID-19 pandemic but began writing it…
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Child-like sex doll ban takes step closer to becoming law after MPs back new bill
Legislation to ban child-like sexual abuse dolls has cleared its first hurdle in the House of Commons, with MPs backing the Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Bill on Friday. The private member’s bill, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson, would criminalise the possession, sale and manufacture of such dolls across England and Wales, closing…
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‘Sara Bareilles: Good Grief’ Doc Timed To New Album, Chinese Box Office Hit ‘Dear You’, Thriller ‘Onslaught’ Mark Indie Holiday Weekend – Specialty Preview
Deadline previews an eclectic Labour Day specialty box office weekend, headlined by a documentary on singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles timed to her new album, A24’s wide slasher release “Onslaught,” and the strong US expansion of Chinese box-office hit “Dear You.” The mix reflects the traditional end-of-summer scramble among independent and specialty distributors to capture audiences with…
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FA to canvass England players in World Cup review
The Football Association has begun its standard post-tournament review of England men’s World Cup campaign, which will include gathering feedback directly from players who featured at the finals. The exercise, routinely carried out after every major tournament, comes amid reports that several senior players privately questioned head coach Thomas Tuchel’s tactical decisions during the semi-final…
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Argentina ‘can smell Burnham’s weakness’: Kemi Badenoch blasts PM after latest threat to ‘recover’ the Falklands
Andy Burnham has been criticised by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and others for failing to respond publicly after Argentina escalated its rhetoric over the Falkland Islands to its highest level since the 1982 conflict. In a televised address, Argentine president Javier Milei said his country needed to “act swiftly” to release the islands from “British…
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Charles Barkley Says He’s Retiring Alongside Ernie Johnson After Next NBA Season
Charles Barkley has said he will retire from TNT’s Inside the NBA alongside veteran host Ernie Johnson after the 2026-27 NBA season, insisting this time the decision is firm. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley made clear his continued presence on the show is tied directly to Johnson’s, saying he would only stay on…
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Nominate your favourite UK grassroots music venue to win a bundle of Fender gear
The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has partnered with Fender to launch a nomination scheme encouraging fans to champion their favourite grassroots music venues across England, Scotland and Wales. The campaign aims to raise support and funding for a sector that has faced severe financial pressure in recent years, with venues struggling to stay afloat amid…