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November 28, 2025

A DISAPPOINTING SEQUEL FORGES AN UNEXPECTED GAMING BOND

The much-anticipated release of a sequel to a beloved role-playing game initially promised a fresh adventure for our household. The original title had captivated us with its distinctive visual style and sharp

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November 14, 2025

THE WILD GEESE RETURNS: A NOSTALGIC LOOK AT A DATED ACTION SPECTACLE

The 1978 mercenary adventure The Wild Geese is back in cinemas, offering a fresh opportunity to revisit its unique brand of star-powered, politically awkward action. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, the film

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November 25, 2025

A NEW EXHIBITION EXPLORES THE SHAKER TRADITION OF ADULT CRADLES

An innovative art installation in Los Angeles is drawing attention to the unique end-of-life practices of the Shakers, a historic religious community. The project, created in collaboration with actress Frances McDormand and

A VETERAN FILMMAKER CONFRONTS HIS PAST IN A NEW MEMOIR

A celebrated director is opening up about the formative experiences that shaped his career, revealing for the first time the profound family tragedy that underpinned his journey from a teenage music journalist

October 11, 2025

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HOLLYWOOD’S UNREALISTIC PORTRAYAL OF THE PRESS

In a new thriller, a journalist uncovers a murder on a billionaire’s yacht—a plot that echoes familiar cinematic tropes about the media. The film, featuring a star known for playing principled truth-seekers,

October 10, 2025

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PREDATOR’S IDENTITY CRISIS: CAN A NEW DIRECTION SURVIVE WITHOUT ITS BRUTAL SOUL?

The Predator franchise is undergoing a fundamental transformation that raises questions about whether a series built on primal violence can thrive without its core identity. The original 1987 film established a simple

October 10, 2025

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A HIGH-STAKES GAME OF GHOSTS AND GUILT

In the shimmering, surreal world of Macau’s casinos, a new film explores the depths of addiction and the search for redemption. The drama, titled Ballad of a Small Player, follows an Irish

October 10, 2025

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A STAR’S LIGHT, A DOCUMENTARY’S SHADOW: THE COMPLICATED LEGACY OF JOHN CANDY

A new documentary offers a star-studded but ultimately one-dimensional portrait of the beloved comedian John Candy. While filled with heartfelt tributes from famous collaborators, the film largely glosses over the more complex

October 10, 2025

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NEW DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATES PHOTOGRAPHER WHO REDEFINED BLACK BEAUTY

A powerful new film spotlights the enduring legacy of Kwame Brathwaite, the visionary photographer and activist whose work fundamentally reshaped visual culture in the 1960s. Directed by Yemi Bamiro, the documentary chronicles

October 9, 2025

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BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW A NON-PROFIT IS DIVERSIFYING THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY

A non-profit organization is working to open doors for aspiring video game developers from underrepresented backgrounds worldwide, despite facing significant financial headwinds. The group provides crucial support to those who might otherwise

October 9, 2025

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DATA BREACH AT VERIFICATION SERVICE EXPOSES THOUSANDS OF DISCORD USERS’ ID PHOTOS

A significant security incident at a third-party contractor has potentially exposed the government-issued identification photos of approximately 70,000 Discord users worldwide. The breach, which targeted a company handling age verification services for

October 9, 2025

CULTURE·GAMES

THE UNMAKING OF A MODERN MONSTER

A chilling new film from director Jan Komasa presents a stark and unsettling vision of societal correction gone horribly awry. The story centers on a couple who take it upon themselves to

October 9, 2025

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A DAUGHTER’S LENS ON A MOTHER’S DEMONS

Documentarian Myrid Carten turns the camera on her most painful subject: her mother, Nuala. The resulting film is an unflinching portrait of a woman grappling with bipolar disorder and severe alcoholism, a

October 8, 2025

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A DISAPPOINTING SEQUEL FORGES AN UNEXPECTED GAMING BOND

THE WILD GEESE RETURNS: A NOSTALGIC LOOK AT A DATED ACTION SPECTACLE

A NEW EXHIBITION EXPLORES THE SHAKER TRADITION OF ADULT CRADLES

A VETERAN FILMMAKER CONFRONTS HIS PAST IN A NEW MEMOIR

HOLLYWOOD’S UNREALISTIC PORTRAYAL OF THE PRESS

PREDATOR’S IDENTITY CRISIS: CAN A NEW DIRECTION SURVIVE WITHOUT ITS BRUTAL SOUL?

A HIGH-STAKES GAME OF GHOSTS AND GUILT

A STAR’S LIGHT, A DOCUMENTARY’S SHADOW: THE COMPLICATED LEGACY OF JOHN CANDY

NEW DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATES PHOTOGRAPHER WHO REDEFINED BLACK BEAUTY

BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW A NON-PROFIT IS DIVERSIFYING THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY

DATA BREACH AT VERIFICATION SERVICE EXPOSES THOUSANDS OF DISCORD USERS’ ID PHOTOS

THE UNMAKING OF A MODERN MONSTER

A DAUGHTER’S LENS ON A MOTHER’S DEMONS

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