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Grief never really goes away, but its initial impact takes many forms. Some people are paralysed for months on end. With others, it doesn’t properly hit them until later. For some, our self-medicated methods for processing loss in the early days involve pursuing complicated projects, designed to distract us from the overwhelming mental noise.Such a project is what the author Helen Macdonald threw themself into following the sudden death of their father, the renowned photojournalist Alisdair Macdonald, from a heart attack in 2007. Their experiences are detailed in the award-winning memoir ​‘H is for Hawk’ from 2014. It’s worth mentioning that while…

WALTA is a Brisbane-based artist who broke through in 2024 with her debut EP Age Related Pressure, earning triple j airplay and launching her first national tour. Her rise has been driven by sharp songwriting, emotional clarity, and a grounded sense of self that resonates immediately. Kicking off 2026 with her first festival appearance at Wildlands, WALTA has quickly positioned herself as an artist on an upward trajectory, balancing confidence with vulnerability. Her recent material leans decisively into guitar-led pop, reflecting artistic growth that feels unfiltered, direct, and durable.“Made for This” captures that evolution with precision. The track channels self-belief, persistence, and forward…

You can’t keep a good Sith down. Even a really bad one.He might have died more than 25 years ago in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (uh, spoilers), but Darth Maul has returned over and over again in a string of cartoons and live-action movies. Now he’s getting his own TV series, an animated show on Disney+ called Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. It takes place after the events of the Clone Wars and shows how Maul fighting to launch a criminal empire. Its Maul is voiced by Sam Witwer, who previously portrayed the character on The Clone Wars animated series and voiced him in his brief appearance in Solo:…

Invincible is one of the most popular animated shows of all time at the moment, and as it moves forward into its next season this year, people continue to eat it up. Based on the incredible comic book of the same name by the one and only Robert Kirkman (also the creator of The Walking Dead), the world is fawning over this show for very good reasons—one of which is the action it brings. However, there are some great action films that are just as good, if people are looking for something to fill the void between this last season…

18 years after the tragic death of Heath Ledger, his best-ever performance in a feature film still holds up today. Ledger, who passed away on January 22, 2008, played an invaluable role in making this superhero action thriller sequel a standalone masterpiece that will forever be etched in film history. Ledger was born in Perth, Australia, and began acting when he was a child during the 1990s. He moved to the United States in 1998 and gained instant breakout success from the classic rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You. Ledger gained critical acclaim during the 2000s with leading roles…

Every year at the Tokyo International Film Festival, the programming team makes an effort to champion emerging talent that challenges preconceived notions of what Japanese cinema is or can be. Through their Women’s Empowerment and Nippon Cinema Now strands, the festival often showcases new work from female and non-binary filmmakers who bring their unique worldview to the big screen. At the 2025 edition of the festival, three of the most exciting filmmakers showing their work were Mika Imai (Kiiroiko), Chihiro Amano (Sato and Sato) and Keiko Tsuruoka (Saikai Paradise) whose films confront notions of love, family, belonging and home. Amid…

Cable Boy are a five-piece indie rock band from Dublin, Ireland, known for their blend of shoegaze, indie, and “goth disco” textures—a slightly heavier, mood-driven sound that balances ethereal atmospheres with propulsive energy. Originally forming with roots in dreamy indie before expanding their sonic palette post-2020, the band have built momentum through strong live shows, festival appearances, and a steady stream of singles that hint at both introspection and physical intensity. Their lineup includes Semilore Olusa (vocals), Liam Murray (bass), Corneille Tshibasu (keys), Jason Aikhionbare (guitar) and Fionn McLoughlin (drums).“Something In My Head” is the band’s latest single and the lead preview…

It’s our time to shine, ’90s kids: Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are reuniting for a brand new movie.Deadline reports the horror-comedy, titled Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein, will follow two delivery drivers who accidentally awaken Frankenstein’s monster at a spooky castle during a routine drop-off gone frighteningly wrong.“Kel and I have always loved finding new ways to work together, and this project felt like the perfect mix of nostalgia, comedy, and something completely unexpected. We’re excited to bring a fresh take on a classic monster story and have some fun doing it,” Thompson said in a statement about the…

Live TV streaming isn’t exactly cheap anymore, and most services have quietly dropped free trials altogether. YouTube TV is going the opposite direction. With its new promotion aimed at encouraging new users to try YouTube TV before committing, Google has created an opportunity for many users who may have been interested but unsure about the service. This promotion offers users extended time to explore YouTube TV at a greatly reduced rate over what they would have paid previously. If you’re considering YouTube TV, this is an excellent opportunity to see just how much of an investment it actually is. YouTube…

Netflix’s biggest movie of all time keeps growing, as it has now broken another major record for the streaming service. When it comes to Netflix’s original movies, every year brings along exciting new releases. For instance, 2025 ended with huge original hits, like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and The Great Flood. Now, Netflix’s best movies list might have just added another film, as Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s new team-up project, The Rip, has become a major worldwide hit for the streamer, topping Netflix’s charts. Still, no other movie on Netflix has been able to surpass…