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10 Grittiest Thrillers of All Time
Collider ranks gritty thrillers that use realism, moral decay and unsettling subject matter to create intense cinematic experiences. The article argues that the strongest examples expose the corruption, violence and desperation within their characters’ worlds rather than relying solely on conventional action. – 10. ‘Sicario’ (2015): Denis Villeneuve’s cartel thriller combines violence and revenge with…
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Kathie Hoops, Longtime Financial Executive at Paramount, Dies at 66
Kathie Hoops, a longtime Paramount Pictures financial executive, has died aged 66 after cancer. Her death marks the loss of a specialist who oversaw residual payments—an important part of how film industry performers and other rights-holders are paid—and advised the studio during collective bargaining negotiations. Hoops died on 31 July in Woodland Hills. She worked…
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Son of former Mexican president challenges Trump after visa revoked
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán — the son of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — said the U.S. has revoked his visa and accused President Trump’s top diplomats of politically targeting him. In a letter released Thursday and addressed to Trump, López Beltrán, also known as “Andy,” alleged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and…
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities
A series of cyberattacks has reportedly affected water utilities across the United States since late July, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure. Although the US government has not publicly attributed the incidents, Iranian state-backed hackers are the leading suspects, and the scale of the campaign may represent an escalation beyond previous opportunistic attacks.…
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‘What an innings’ – Walter hits eight sixes in Hundred eliminator
Paul Walter struck eight sixes in an unbeaten 80 for Manchester Super Giants in their Hundred eliminator against SunRisers Leeds. His aggressive innings helped set SunRisers a target of 187, with the winner progressing to the final. Walter’s knock was the standout moment of the match, underlining his role in giving Manchester Super Giants a…
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GEDDY LEE On Still Singing RUSH Songs In Original Keys: ‘It Was Important To Me To Do As Many Original Versions For Our Audience As We Could’
Rush bassist and singer Geddy Lee says vocal training has enabled him to perform many of the band’s songs in their original keys on the “Fifty Something” tour. The return is significant because it is Rush’s first tour in more than a decade and its first since drummer Neil Peart’s death in 2020. Lee began…
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Trump administration unveils tariffs on drone imports
President Trump on Thursday announced new tariffs on drone imports in an effort to curb U.S. reliance on foreign supply chains amid possible national security threats. Under a proclamation signed by Trump, larger drones with certain sensitive capabilities, including thermal imaging, are subject to a 100 percent tariff, along with other critical parts. Smaller drones…
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California Bill to Subsidize Post-Production Advances as Commercials Bill Dies
California lawmakers have advanced a bill to subsidise film and television post-production work, while a separate proposal to support commercial production has failed for this year. The measure aims to stem the loss of editing and visual-effects jobs to rival states and overseas locations, extending California’s efforts to revive a production sector affected by a…
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From KATSEYE to Phoebe Bridgers & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Billboard is asking readers to vote for their favourite new music release of the week, highlighting releases across several genres including pop, rap, Latin, K-pop, country, reggae and Afrobeats. The poll reflects a particularly busy August release schedule, led by new projects from KATSEYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Ayra Starr. KATSEYE’s WILD EP includes Hot 100…