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In 1994, Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, and Joey became a group of names that would embed itself in the world’s psyche and never leave. These six individuals starred in one of the ’90s TV shows that succeeded in building a lasting legacy – Friends. Created by David Crane and Martha Kauffman, the sitcom broke ground in the portrayal of the lives of people navigating their 30s. Friends was the platform for six newcomers to become major contemporary Hollywood names: David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, and Jennifer Aniston. Way back when series were filmed and…

Every once in a while, a sci-fi show so thought-provoking and high-concept comes along that you cannot help but feel a lot smarter after you are done watching it. Some of the best sci-fi shows unfold like fantastical projections of the future or imaginative explorations of distant worlds. To ensure they appeal to the masses, most TV series of the genre adopt simple concepts and ideas instead of forcing viewers to probe deep into questions about the nature of reality and the purpose of existence. A rare few, though, dare go beyond genre conventions either through compelling portrayals of real…

When Marcelo (Wagner Moura) first arrives in Dona Sebastiana’s building, he is greeted by a curious cat whose head is split into two fully formed faces, each facing an opposite direction. In a way, Brazil is much like that cat, constantly looking at two realities at once: the past that has shaped it and the future it resiliently stumbles towards.Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent first finds Moura’s character arriving back in his homeland of Recife after a stretch in São Paulo. Driving a bright yellow VW Beetle, the man’s first glimpse of his home state is an ominous one: a body stretched in front…

Paradise Circus are an energetic alt-rock band blending edgy guitar hooks, driving rhythms, and emotionally charged lyrics. Their music sits comfortably between raw indie energy and arena-ready rock sensibilities, emphasising momentum, melody, and lyrical candour. The band’s sound often balances urgency with emotional resonance, giving listeners something that feels both immediate and reflective — ideal for both live shows and repeat listens.“Nevermind” channels a head-down urgency with grit and clarity. Built around punchy guitars, tight rhythms, and a catchy but forceful chorus, the track evokes themes of letting go, shaking off expectation, and forging ahead regardless of noise or doubt. Its title…

The thing about movies is they end. And what is there to do once you’ve reached the conclusion, the credits roll, and you’re forced to re-enter the real world?Find the movie’s tie-in video game, of course. Hollywood has been courting the gamer community pretty much since games were invented, and the tie-in video game offers a unique form of corporate and entertainment synergy. Usually these games are based on action or fantasy films with a vast world and plenty of room for kicking, punching, and blowing stuff up. It also helps when there’s already a built-in franchise, as with The…

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 5.After building up the last couple of episodes, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finally reveals the Trial of Seven on screen in Episode 5. After Aerion (Finn Bennett) is attacked by Dunk (Peter Claffey) at the end of Episode 3, and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) reveals his true identity to his companion, tensions have been high. Refusing a one-on-one match against Dunk, Aerion instead calls for a Trial of Seven to settle their problems. While Aerion has his father, Maekar (Sam Spruell), his brother, Daeron…

A classic Spider-Man villain botched by Spider-Man: Far From Home looks like he’ll be getting a much-needed second look in Spider-Noir. And though very little is known about its plans, it’s already apparent that Molten Man will be done justice, at least more so than what the Marvel Cinematic Universe offered him. The underlying concept behind Spider-Noir allows Sony and Prime Video’s new live-action Spider-Man series to reinterpret a long list of classic Spider-Man characters. Because it exists in a film noir-inspired alternate universe, the show seemingly has a great deal of freedom in terms of what it can do…

Walt Whitman famously professed in his poem ​‘Song to Myself’ to ​“contain multitudes”, and in doing so encapsulated the mysteries of the human condition and the idea that people are, in many respects, completely unknowable. As a viewer, this iconic quotation came to mind the first time I encountered Joachim Trier’s 2011 film, Oslo, August 31st, about a drug addict’s fruitless attempts to turn his life around upon leaving rehab. Our perceptions of this man, played by one of Trier’s most fruitful collaborators, Anders Danielsen Lie, and the litany of personal failures that would’ve led him to this sorry moment, is undercut by the…

Tell Me What You Feel (2026) by Lukasz Ronduda:A volatile Polish romance where art, trauma, and class collide top of pagebottom of page

It is one of the most famous scenes in the history of cinema. Luke Skywalker arrives in Cloud City to confront Darth Vader. A lengthy lightsaber battle ensues. Vader gains the advantage and corners Luke on a structure looming over an endless abyss.And then, when all hope appears to be lost, a little girl in overalls appears, bests Darth Vader in saber conflict, rescues Luke, and restores peace and order to the entire galaxy.Not how you remember the climax of The Empire Strikes Back? There’s a good reason for that. While the scene played out differently on the big screen, the alternate version I described above…