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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

THE NEXT FRONTIER OF STORYTELLING EMERGES ON A VENETIAN ISLE

On a small, historic island in the Venetian lagoon, the future of narrative is being forged. The Lazzaretto Vecchio, a site with a past as a plague quarantine zone, now hosts a

September 5, 2025

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CINEMA CONFRONTS GLOBAL CRISIS AT VENICE FESTIVAL

While celebrity appearances and red carpets maintained their traditional glamour at the Venice Film Festival, the event’s cinematic selections delivered a sobering focus on contemporary global turmoil. This year’s prominent films repeatedly

September 5, 2025

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HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HISTORIC FILM RESTORATION

A new artificial intelligence initiative aims to reconstruct the lost 43 minutes of Orson Welles’ 1942 cinematic classic “The Magnificent Ambersons,” a film famously altered by studio intervention during its original release.

September 5, 2025

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SILKSONG LAUNCH OVERWHELMS DIGITAL STOREFRONTS

The highly anticipated release of Hollow Knight: Silksong caused significant disruptions across major online gaming platforms, as unprecedented demand led to widespread crashes on Friday. Key digital marketplaces, including Steam, the Nintendo

September 5, 2025

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FROM THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION TO THE TOP FLIGHT: THE BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION SAGA

The journey of a football club from the precipice of non-existence to the pinnacle of the English game is the kind of narrative that defines sporting legend. This is the story of

September 5, 2025

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SPINAL TAP TO REUNITE FOR ONE FINAL, LEGALLY MANDATED PERFORMANCE

The legendary British rock band Spinal Tap is set to regroup for a final concert, compelled by a contractual obligation, more than four decades after their iconic documentary was mistakenly perceived as

September 5, 2025

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JUMANJI’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY REMINDS US WHY THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURE STILL CAPTURES HEARTS

As Jumanji celebrates three decades since its release, the film’s unique charm and adventurous spirit remain as compelling as ever. While modern reboots have brought new life to the franchise, the 1995

September 4, 2025

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TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL AIMS FOR COMEBACK WITH STAR-STUDDED LINEUP

The Toronto International Film Festival is poised for a strong return this year following a muted 2024 edition and recent festivals in Venice and Telluride that offered fewer standout titles. The 2025

September 4, 2025

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CHARLI XCX’S ACTING DEBUT FEELS LIKE A ROUGH DRAFT

The pop star Charli XCX, known for her relentless work ethic, has quickly pivoted from a chart-topping album to a new venture: acting. With seven film projects reportedly in development, her first

September 4, 2025

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NEW FILM USES REAL AUDIO OF CHILD’S FINAL MOMENTS TO CONFRONT AUDIENCES WITH WAR’S BRUTALITY

A powerful new film has ignited intense discussion by incorporating the actual voice of a five-year-old Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, who was killed in Gaza last year. The production reconstructs the harrowing

September 4, 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

THE NEXT FRONTIER OF STORYTELLING EMERGES ON A VENETIAN ISLE

CINEMA CONFRONTS GLOBAL CRISIS AT VENICE FESTIVAL

HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HISTORIC FILM RESTORATION

SILKSONG LAUNCH OVERWHELMS DIGITAL STOREFRONTS

FROM THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION TO THE TOP FLIGHT: THE BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION SAGA

SPINAL TAP TO REUNITE FOR ONE FINAL, LEGALLY MANDATED PERFORMANCE

JUMANJI’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY REMINDS US WHY THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURE STILL CAPTURES HEARTS

TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL AIMS FOR COMEBACK WITH STAR-STUDDED LINEUP

CHARLI XCX’S ACTING DEBUT FEELS LIKE A ROUGH DRAFT

NEW FILM USES REAL AUDIO OF CHILD’S FINAL MOMENTS TO CONFRONT AUDIENCES WITH WAR’S BRUTALITY

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