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I Did Not Have The Time Of My Life Watching Nimrods
Stereogum’s Tom Breihan gives a strongly negative review of Green Day’s new film Nimrods, describing the purported road-trip comedy as unfunny, noisy and dramatically weak. He says the premise of a teenage punk band trying to open for Green Day could have revived a neglected comedy format, but the film instead relies on implausible behaviour,…
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In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The US government will, for the first time, permit vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against overseas criminal gangs and hackers under federal supervision. The White House says the policy could help tackle ransomware, financial fraud and sextortion, but it represents a major departure from the previous rule that private firms could defend…
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Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores
Ham is a riotous Edinburgh festival parody of Hamlet that uses a murdered pig’s “ghost” to confront the environmental impact of meat consumption. The review finds it deliberately confrontational and occasionally preachy, but says its comedy and personal tension prevent it becoming a simple lecture, ending with a stark warning about climate-related fires. Created and…
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Top Canadian Screen Bodies & Festivals Urge Government To Stay Strong On Global Streamer Contributions
A coalition of 50 Canadian screen-industry organisations has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to preserve enforceable requirements for foreign streaming services to invest in Canadian programming. The groups say proposed policy changes have created uncertainty for producers and could weaken protections intended to support domestic culture and production. The open letter follows June proposals…
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Westside Cowboy Want You to Feel Like a Kid Again. And Ditch Your Phone
Manchester rock band Westside Cowboy are positioning themselves as an antidote to constant digital connection, with only one member owning a smartphone and a stated wish to perform to audiences without phones in view. Their approach matters because the fast-rising group see imperfect, energetic live music and direct human contact as a response to what…
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Trump is dismantling public health, one executive order at a time
this is merely another example of The Trump administration supplanting scientific community and expert consensus to the detriment of our nation’s health.
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Rob Zombie’s Firefly Horror Movie Trilogy Gets an Ultimate 4K Collection
Rob Zombie’s horror movie trilogy including House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, and 3 From Hell, is getting a new 4K collection with lots of bonus items. It’s up for preorder now.
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Watch: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Joined By THE ROLLING STONES’ RONNIE WOOD At European Tour Kick-Off
Hollywood Vampires began their first tour in more than three years with a London show at The O2 Arena, joined late in the set by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. The appearance added a high-profile guest moment to the band’s European return, which brings together Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and Tommy Henriksen. Their…