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‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever The two-note theme composed by John Williams for Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” (1975) has become synonymous with tension, fear, and sharks, representing primal dread. “Jaws” is often credited as the first true summer blockbuster, catapulting Spielberg to fame and kicking off his long collaboration with Williams, […]
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Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering
Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is now available, featuring cards from every mainline Final Fantasy title. The set is considered a developer favorite, with well-constructed card mechanics and art that appeals to both Magic and Final Fantasy fans. Even if […]
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28 Years Later is a bleak fever dream with rage pumping through its veins
28 Years Later is a bleak fever dream with rage pumping through its veins 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, is a bleak and visceral film that explores the aftermath of a deadly virus outbreak. The movie takes place almost three decades after the events of the original 28 […]
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A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over
A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings, “From Ted to Tom: The Illustrated Envelopes of Edward Gorey”, has been published, but it fails to address Gorey’s queerness despite being a fitting celebration of his wit and talent. Gorey […]
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Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers
Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers Sly Stone’s album “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” (1971) was a groundbreaking work that showcased his innovative approach to music production, which emphasized experimentation and self-production. Stone’s use of home recording technology, including overdubbing and tape machines, allowed him to create […]
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Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2 Spaceballs 2 is getting a sequel in 2027 from Amazon MGM Studios, nearly 40 years after the original film’s release. Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt and make an appearance in the new film, which promises to poke fun at franchise obsession. The logline for Spaceballs […]
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A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father
A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father Philadelphia anthropologist Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon reflects on her recent collaboration with photographer Joseph V. Labolito to create a poem inspired by one of his photographs from 1986. The photograph, which features two men and a little girl, […]
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‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave
‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave Teresa Teng, known as the “Eternal Queen of Asian Pop,” has a new song set to be released on June 25, 2025, after being discovered in a Tokyo warehouse. The song, titled “Love Songs Are Best in the Foggy Night,” is […]
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Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world
Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world Games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Minecraft can provide valuable lessons for understanding international relations, including realpolitik, liberalism, and constructivism. Fortnite’s battle-royale mode illustrates the concept of realpolitik, where states survive based on accruing power and […]
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Pokémon studio’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation launches in 2026
Pokémon studio’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation launches in 2026 Pokémon Game Freak is developing an action RPG called Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch in 2026. The game will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and follows the story of Emma and her canine companion Koo as they navigate a mysterious […]
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Final Fantasy XVI is out on Xbox right now, and FF7 Remake is coming too
Final Fantasy XVI is out on Xbox right now, and FF7 Remake is coming too Final Fantasy XVI is now available on Xbox, offering kaiju monster battles, voice acting, and a story that’s “ho-hum” according to Square Enix. The game comes with two story DLCs, The Rising Tide and Echoes of the Fallen, which add […]
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Double Fine’s next game, Keeper, turns you into a walking lighthouse
Double Fine’s next game, Keeper, turns you into a walking lighthouse Double Fine’s next game, Keeper, is launching on October 17th, 2025 for Xbox and PC. In Keeper, you’ll play as a walking lighthouse with a seabird companion, exploring an epic adventure filled with mystifying metamorphosis. The game features beautiful, wordless storytelling and a “strange, […]
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The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good’s first trailer
The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good’s first trailer The new trailer for Wicked: For Good has been released, and it seems to be setting up a compelling story despite the initial split of the original film’s narrative. The trailer hints at a dark undertone, with Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) being portrayed as a villain […]
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Square Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster
Square Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster Square Enix has announced a remastered version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, titled Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, set to release on September 30th. The game will be an isometric strategy game that takes players back to the original PlayStation era, with unique […]
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James Bond game 007 First Light gets first trailer
James Bond game 007 First Light gets first trailer Sony has released the first trailer for James Bond game 007 First Light, an origin story that follows a younger version of Bond. The game is set to launch in 2026 and will be available on Xbox, PC, Switch 2, and PS5, with no release date announced […]
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Stranger Things season 5 will stream this November
Stranger Things season 5 will stream this November Stranger Things season 5 will premiere on November 26th (Volume 1), December 25th (Volume 2), and New Year’s Eve (The Finale). The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will be split into three parts, a change from the initially announced two-part finale. Netflix has released a […]
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Netflix’s One Piece adaptation has found its Tony Tony Chopper
Netflix’s One Piece adaptation has found its Tony Tony Chopper Mikaela Hoover has been cast as Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation. The show will feature a digital capture of Hoover’s facial performance to create the character’s CGI appearance. Several returning actors from the first season, including Iaki Godoy and Mackenyu, will […]
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Netflix showed off new trailers for Knives Out 3 and del Toro’s Frankenstein
Netflix showed off new trailers for Knives Out 3 and del Toro’s Frankenstein Netflix has released new trailers for several highly anticipated films, including Guillermo del Toro’s live-action Frankenstein and the third installment in the Knives Out murder-mystery series. The first teaser trailer for Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, […]
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Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site
Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site Two former Polygon writers, Ryan Gilliam and Jeffrey Parkin, are launching Big Friendly Guide, a new guides-focused website. The site will offer most content for free, with ads to support its operations initially, but also plans to open a Patreon for community support. Gilliam and Parkin […]
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An Avatar of Legendary Novelist Agatha Christie Teaches a Course at BBC
An Avatar of Legendary Novelist Agatha Christie Teaches a Course at BBC Agatha Christie’s avatar has been created for an online course on BBC Maestro, priced at $105, to teach her own craft and share her writing expertise. The avatar was created with permission from Christie’s family, who manage her estate, but some academics argue […]
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When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’
When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’ During World War II, Soviet censors banned Western music, but some enterprising individuals used X-ray film to create “bone music” or “ribs,” a homemade technology that allowed them to record and play back sound on conventional records. The use […]
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Netflix’s series about the FTX fiasco has found its leading effective altruists
Netflix’s series about the FTX fiasco has found its leading effective altruists Netflix has cast Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison in its upcoming drama series “The Altruists”, which tells the story of how they stole billions from FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The series, executive produced by Graham Moore and Jacqueline […]
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Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found
Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found Walt Whitman, like modern-day selfie-takers, used photography to curate his image, but ended up more lost than found. Whitman collected an abundance of photographs of himself, including a famous portrait with a moth or butterfly appearing […]
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EA cancels Black Panther game
EA cancels Black Panther game EA has canceled its Black Panther game, which was being developed by Cliffhanger Games. The cancellation comes after a three-game partnership deal between EA and Marvel Games in 2022, which also included an Iron Man title and an unannounced action game. The news of the cancellation is accompanied by layoffs […]
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Remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games launch in October
Remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games launch in October Remakes of Dragon Quest I & II are launching on October 3oth for PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2. The remakes will feature beautiful HD-2D graphics, a refined battle system, quality-of-life updates, and major story additions. A digital-only collection of all three games […]
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Queer country: LGBTQ+ musicians are outside the spotlight as Grand Ole Opry turns 100
Queer country: LGBTQ+ musicians are outside the spotlight as Grand Ole Opry turns 100 The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration has highlighted the lack of representation of LGBTQ+ artists on the iconic stage, despite their significant contributions to country music. Historically, queer country musicians have faced barriers to entry, including a lack of visibility […]
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HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its trio of young leads
HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its trio of young leads HBO has cast three young actors to play the lead roles in its upcoming Harry Potter series: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The casting process was extensive, with tens of thousands of children auditioning […]
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Fortnite and Sabrina Carpenter want you to come dance
Fortnite and Sabrina Carpenter want you to come dance Fortnite is introducing “Dance with Sabrina,” a new rhythm-focused gaming mode within Fortnite Festival that will run from May 30th to June 16th. The mode, inspired by Sabrina Carpenter’s music, challenges players to fill up their heart meters by matching the beat of her songs on […]
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Summer blockbuster season is here
Summer blockbuster season is here Summer blockbuster season has officially begun, bringing new movies to watch. The author has been keeping busy with various activities, including reading about Mubi and Around The Horn, trying out Matt D’Avella’s workout routine, and catching up on Clarkson’s Farm. A new blockbuster movie is featured in this week’s installment, […]
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How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid?
How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid? Being famous as a kid can be achieved through various means, including being a star athlete, musician, or social media influencer. Fame at a young age can offer benefits such as appearing on TV or in movies, wearing cool clothes, and making money to […]
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