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The Rooks are an anthemic, high-energy rock band hailing from south lanarkshire, scotland. They have rapidly established themselves as one of britain’s most promising acts, drawing comparisons to fellow scottish giants like gerry cinnamon and the snuts. Their rise has been noted by major figures including lewis capaldi and fontaines d.c. frontman grian chatten.Despite operating completely independently, the rooks have achieved significant live music milestones. They sold out the legendary king tut’s wah wah hut in glasgow in just three days and drew a record crowd of 2,500 to the trnsmt 2025 bbc introducing stage. Their strong live reputation comes from years of experience playing…

You know how when Kevin Feige and the Russo brothers announced that Robert Downey Jr. was playing Doctor Doom, they said Downy was the only guy who could play Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? What did they mean by that? That could have just been a compliment to an actor who was so fundamental to the success of the MCU. But that also could have been a hint that for the story they were going to tell, Doctor Doom had to look exactly like Tony Stark, or maybe even that Tony Stark was Doctor Doom all along.That’s the subject of our latest…

The sequel to Jason Statham’s biggest action hit of the last few years just got an exciting update. Statham is set to reprise his role as Adam Clay in a sequel to The Beekeeper, the 2024 revenge thriller that grossed $160 million at the box office and earned scores of 71% from critics and 92% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. After David Ayer directed the original Beekeeper, Timo Tjahjanto has taken his place as the director of The Beekeeper 2, which began production just a few weeks ago. Tjahjanto also took to his personal Instagram not long ago to share…

Looking for the best Netflix shows to watch this week? Screen Rant has hand-picked the top 5 shows on the platform that are perfect for a cozy Fall binge. If you’re not sure what to watch right now, you’ve come to the right place. From #1 streaming hits to acclaimed hidden gems, discover the top 5 Netflix shows worth binge-watching this week, October 20–24, 2025. SR’s top selection is an absolute must-watch series with a perfect Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%. Screen Rant also has updated options for what to binge-watch this week on Prime Video, HBO Max,…

Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut Good Fortune comes to cinemas this month, and stars Keanu Reeves as a guardian angel named Gabriel. He has small wings that make him unable to fly, he is described as ​“budget” by his latest assignment, Arj (Ansari), a man living in poverty working for a belligerent billionaire boss (Seth Rogen). Gabriel tries to convince Arj that money won’t solve all his problems by swapping his life with his boss’, only to discover it, in fact, did make him happier, leading to Gabriel to lose his wings and live among the mortals. The film offers a modern, comedic take on the myth…

A Coming-of-Age Story Against a Political Backdrop Cuerpo Celeste (Celestial Body) is an Italian-Chilean drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. Written and directed by Nayra Ilic, the film is set in the summer of 1990 as the Chilean dictatorship is nearing its end. The story centers on fifteen-year-old Celeste (Helen Mrugalski), who is navigating her own personal turmoil—a family falling apart—against the backdrop of immense national change. The film is an intimate drama about a young girl searching for her place and identity in a world where everything she once knew, both personally and politically, is dissolving.Why to…

Countless fans have already had to say farewell to so many of their favorite stars of the screen this year. Actors who died in 2025 include classic Hollywood legends, versatile movie icons, beloved character actors, and former child stars, as well as a number of talented Oscar and Emmy winners.In 2025, we’re mourning the loss of irreplaceable talents such as the Diane Keaton, who dazzled our movies screens with her singular charm for more than 50 years; Val Kilmer, the adventurous, adaptable leading man who drove so many blockbusters in the ’80s and ’90s; and Robert Redford, the magnetic Hollywood…

There was something special about the ‘70s disaster movie boom in Hollywood that today’s cinema cannot compare to. Although technological advances in CGI have phased out practical sets and miniatures over the years, recent disaster epics such as Greenland and Twisters lack the star power that made audiences care for the characters, as well as a relevant underlying subtext. With one recent survivalist film, The Lost Bus, proving that the combination of spectacle and human drama can still succeed creatively, it might be time to give 1974’s The Towering Inferno a fresh re-imaging. Directed by John Guillermin (1976’s King Kong,…

For nearly a decade, My Hero Academia’s anime has earned the title of one of the most popular and most viewed modern shōnen titles. Fans around the world had eagerly followed every new manga chapter and anime season, drawn in by the story’s characters, thrilling battles, and emotional arcs throughout the narrative. However, with the anime’s final season underway, there has been a noticeable difference in momentum compared to previous seasons and other anime of the same caliber. While each episode remains visually stunning and the narrative itself is well-crafted, there is a lack of excitement and buzz. For a…

In the back section…Jafar PanahiMarina Ashioti talks to the Iranian legend who discusses his deserving Palme d’Or-winner, It Was Just an Accident.Lynne RamseyHannah Strong meets one of her film heroes to discuss the stylish psychodrama, Die My Love.Julia DucournauThe Alpha director talks about her new film’s sincere reflection of the Aids crisis with Hannah Strong.Kelly ReichardtThe American auteur chats to David Jenkins about her stunning existential heist movie, The Mastermind.Harris DickinsonThe actor-turned-director on the euphoric struggle of making his debut feature, Urchin.Nia DaCostaLeila Latif talks Hedda and the upswing of Black talent in Hollywood with this industrious writer/​director.In reviewJafar Panahi’s It…