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20 superhero flicks for people who can't stand superhero flicks

The phrase "superhero fatigue" has been thrown around, and not everybody is a fan of the genre, including prominent directors like Martin Scorsese. Luckily, several superhero movies defy conventions and will please even the most cynical viewers.

Iconic 70s metal band announce ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ 50th anniversary tour

Nightsleeper, BBC One review: derail your critical faculties to enjoy this daft thrill ride

Hackjacked. It’s a good word, don’t you think? So good in fact that you feel writer Nick Leather hung his hat on it and then had to think up a whole story to go with it. So he invites us to climb on board Nightsleeper (BBC One), derail all critical faculties and hurtle from crisis to crisis as disgraced cop Joe (Joe Cole) does a kind of low-rent Sp...

The Best Romances in Coral Island

Coral Island has a gorgeous setting, beautiful gameplay, and many NPCs; most of whom are dateable. These are the best romances the game has to offer.

The Best-Dressed Men at The Emmy Awards 2024

A mixed bag (wardrobe) of tailoring and smart casual

It’s only LSD but I like it: the play telling the untold story about the Rolling Stones drugs bust

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ 1967 trial for drug possession at Chichester crown court is one of the most notorious incidents in the history of 60s rock. Everyone with even a passing interest in the Rolling Stones knows the salient details: the grim role of the News of the World in setting up a police raid on Richards’ country pile, Redlands; the entirely apocryphal rumours about Mars Bars and Marianne Faithfull; the band’s brief attempt to...

2020s songs that are perfect for karaoke night

In need of fresh ideas for your next karaoke night? Have no fear. My extensive music knowledge and I are here. Here are some of the best song choices from the 2020s (so far) to sing at karaoke.

20 comedians you didn’t realize had their own TV show

Not all series starring comedians can be as successful as Seinfeld.

Friends actor Aisha Tyler says show’s original casting reflected attitude that ‘only white stories sold’

Friends actor Aisha Tyler says show’s original casting reflected attitude that ‘only white stories sold’ - US actor joined the cast of the hit show in 2003 as the first Black recurring character

You’re wasting your money on Netflix if you haven’t watched these 10 films

Hendrix, Jagger, Bowie and me: Terry Reid, the British pop outlier adored by the greats

‘There are only three things happening in England,” Aretha Franklin announced to the world’s media during a visit to Britain in 1968. “The Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Terry Reid.” I mention this to Reid and the 74-year old musician laughs. “See, I was playing a club in London,” he says, “and, down front, a young woman was really enjoying herself. I thought, ‘she certainly looks like Aretha Franklin’. But I discounted the possibility that it...

Grease at the Bristol Hippodrome 'felt more like a jukebox musical than a musical in its own right'

Despite some mistakes, and a story that didn't seem to go anywhere, the cast put on quite the show

Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who just avoided career-destroying roles

Timothée as Spider-Man?: 15 actors who just avoided career-destroying roles - THE COUNTDOWN: Matthew McConaughey in ‘Speed 2’? Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Doctor Strange’? Charlize Theron in ‘Showgirls’? Adam White has run down some of the most shocking what-might-have-beens in Hollywood history

Uma Thurman and Arnold Schwarzenegger reunite as Batman character return is teased

Uma Thurman and Arnold Schwarzenegger reunite as Batman character return is teased - ‘The iceman cometh’ said Schwarzenegger’s son in response to news about the next Batman movie

3 hidden Amazon Prime Video shows that must go on your playlist

We've dug out three top notch Prime Video TV series you might have missed.

Demi Moore on her graphic new film: ‘It’s not a glamour role’

Demi Moore on her graphic new film: ‘It’s not a glamour role’ - INTERVIEW: For her Oscar-tipped role in Coralie Fargeat’s satirical body-horror thriller ‘The Substance’, the actor tackles stardom, ageing and full-frontal nudity. Adam White talks to her, along with Fargeat and her co-star Margaret Qualley

JK Rowling’s Harry Potter opening line voted among best of all time

She may be loudly reviled by some for her views on transgender issues and women’s rights, but that hasn’t stopped thousands hailing the opening line of JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter novel as one of the greatest ever. The opening words to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone have been voted among the most memorable and captivating opening line...

Iconic 00s rock band favourite to headline Glastonbury for first time

The Lowest Rated Movie From 22 Popular Franchises

Prepare yourself for some surprises included among the lowest rated entries of some of Hollywood's most beloved movie franchises.

London Fashion Week: front row and parties

See who's been taking in the London collections

The most instantly recognizable movie catchphrases

The goal here is to remember the catchphrases from movies that have been impossible to forget, if only because our one co-worker said them every day for a month after the movies came out.

Over 8,000 tickets sold for major Devon festival

There's still time to get one

Here Are the 2024 Emmys Winners in Full

It was a big night for Shogun, Baby Reindeer and The Bear

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai’s red handprint at the 2024 Emmys has a deeper meaning

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai’s red handprint at the 2024 Emmys has a deeper meaning - The red handprint is a powerful symbol for Native American communities

The 20 best performances that didn't win an Oscar

The Academy Award is the holy grail of acting, an aspiration for many who offer themselves up on the big screen. Unfortunately, the Academy is often very fickle, and it’s sometimes difficult to tell what logic (or lack thereof) determines nominations.

The 30 Most Stylish Film Characters Ever

Get some style inspiration *and* feel like a cinephile.

Cher’s headlining the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here’s everything we know

Cher’s headlining the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here’s everything we know - The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will be held in New York City on October 15, 2024

Netflix hit with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score watched 70 million times

The 20 most hilarious songs in country music history

As a genre, country music is known for tackling lots of heavy issues — love, loss, and everything in between. But it's also totally willing to joke around

20 TV shows that went out and left viewers with questions

Most of us crave resolution from our television show finales, but that isn’t always the case. These 20 shows ended on major cliffhangers.

25 awful film adaptations of hit TV shows

The idea of taking the premise and characters from a popular television show and turning it all into a movie with different actors in familiar roles has been a Hollywood staple. That doesn't mean it's always a good idea. Here are 25 of the worst examples.

23 TV characters who simply vanished without a trace

Have you ever watched a show and suddenly thought, “Wait, what happened to that character?” Sure, television characters die or are otherwise written out of a series all the time, but once in a while, they stop appearing with any explanation or acknowledgment whatsoever. Here are 23 TV shows with characters who inexplicably disappeared.

25 Classic '80s Movies You've Probably Forgotten About

Some of our favorite widely overlooked '80s movies.

Zachary Quinto steps into some giant-sized doctor's shoes in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds'

Zachary Quinto steps into some giant-sized doctor's shoes in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds' - Zachry Quinto is back on TV on Monday in a medical drama

The Best Movies of All Time

Batman becomes first superhero to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Batman becomes first superhero to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star - The Caped Crusader will receive the 2,790th star on the Walk of Fame

Starmer’s £100,000 of gifts and tickets – and how it compares to Sunak, Johnson and May

Keir Starmer's declared freebies are much higher than any of his predecessors, and higher than any other MP since 2019

Huge floating 'harbour' built on Gwynedd lake for Netflix fantasy The Witcher

A mock tower is also being erected by the lake as filming starts in a real 13th century castle

Chasing Amy’s Joey Lauren Adams: ‘They want you in a padded bra, they want more skin – it was just on and on’

Chasing Amy’s Joey Lauren Adams: ‘They want you in a padded bra, they want more skin – it was just on and on’ - INTERVIEW: The ‘Dazed and Confused’ and ‘Big Daddy’ actor is relieved to finally be playing eccentric character roles and not just the girlfriend to the leading man. She speaks to Adam White about sexual harassment, fleeing Hollywood, and why Kevin Smith ‘left her in the s***’ after writing about their relationship

The 23 Most Controversial Oscars Moments

You never know quite what will happen!

20 awesome albums that critics initially hated

Jan. 12 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic release of Led Zeppelin’s self-titled debut album, also known as “Led Zeppelin I.” Now ranked among the greatest rock records ever made, “Led Zeppelin” actually wasn’t initially received well by critics.

ITV confirms launch date for Sophie Turner's new drama Joan in exciting update

ITV has confirmed the release date for their upcoming drama series, Joan, starring Sophie Turner in the lead role

Music fans say 'bravo' as Coldplay slash ticket prices for their new UK dates in 2025 after Oasis controversy

Coldplay have just announced that they will be playing a string of dates in the UK on their Music Of The Spheres World Tour next year

Gavin & Stacey cast bid farewell to Barry as filming ends

The cast of Gavin & Stacey have bid farewell to Barry as filming in the town ends.

21 of the most influential women in pop, ever

From the bubblegum pop princesses to R&B royalty who’ve crossed over to satisfy that pop craving, these women are the best that have ever been.

Coronation Street actor has died

Coronation Street star Geoff Hinsliff has died aged 87, ITV has said.

20 films meant for kids that are really not for kids

Family movie nights can be wonderful. They can be a shared experience in which everyone is lost in the same film — both parents and children glued to the screen. But not all kids movies are meant for kids. These films are worth looking into before you choose them for family night.

24 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

Blink-and-you'll-miss-them cameos by major stars

Time and time again — and admittedly sometimes for an easy cheer or a cheap laugh — big stars have shown up in small cameos in films. These are some of the best and most memorable brief cameos from the brightest stars.

Kylie Minogue announces huge world tour for 2025 – here’s how to get tickets

Kylie Minogue announces huge world tour for 2025 – here’s how to get tickets - ‘There will be a whole lot of Padaming!’ singer said