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The Best Neo-Noir Movies Ever

Some surprising classics borrow from the genre to amazing effect.

Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway

Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway - When Elton John was on tour in America during the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye

The 71 best films of 2024 – so far

Priscilla – ★★★★☆ Sofia Coppola shunts Elvis to the shadows, to beautiful effect, in this biopic focussed on his wife Priscilla – thoughtfully and tenderly played by Cailee Spaeny. Read our Priscilla review One Life – ★★★★☆ Anthony Hopkins stars as the “British Schindler” Nicholas Wilton in ...

Discover Constable & The Hay Wain: Looking beneath a masterpiece’s biscuit-tin celebrity

Other than William Hogarth, is there a more English artist than the 19th-century landscape painter, and lifelong Tory, John Constable? Yet, and here’s an irony, his genius was first recognised by the French. When The Hay Wain, the subject of this free, focused exhibition (and the third in the artist’s series of bucolic “six-footers” set on the Rive...

Oasis support acts for UK and Ireland tour revealed

Oasis support acts for UK and Ireland tour revealed - Exclusive: Source close to the band confirms two opening acts, both who have a long history with the Gallagher brothers, for their sold-out 2025 tour

29 Icons From the '10s You Forgot About (But Shouldn't Have)

In case you've ever wondered: Hey, what happened to Taylor Lautner?

Xbox Partner Preview digital showcase back this week with 25 minutes of games

Microsoft has announced the return of its Xbox Partner Preview digital showcase, which will feature "around 25 minutes" of games when it airs this Thursday, 17th October. More specifically, Microsoft's "no-fluff, all-games broadcast" kicks off at 6pm in the UK/10am PT and will feature "over a dozen" new trailers across its 25-minute-ish runtime. Th...

'Nobody Wants This' will return for a second season

The Netflix series has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike

Lauryn Hill and the Fugees: The voice still stuns, but her tardiness is getting tedious

The first surprise was that Lauryn Hill deigned to show up. The second was that, at London’s O2 Arena last night, the Grammy Award-winning rapper and former Fugees frontwoman still possesses the silky-smooth vocals and commanding charisma that made her a star three decades ago – traits sadly only witnessed by those fans dedicated enough to stick ar...

PS Plus to remove 18 major games in November 2024 — including Red Dead Redemption 2

PS Plus to remove 18 major games in November 2024 — including Red Dead Redemption 2 - Several Kingdom Hearts games are also being removed as part of the massive exodus

Joker 2 digital release date confirmed following box office devastation

Joker 2 digital release date confirmed following box office devastation - Movie has made history with its low reception

Barney's World: Beloved purple dinosaur from the 80s returns for first time in 14 years with new cartoon

Barney's World: Beloved purple dinosaur from the 80s returns for first time in 14 years with new cartoon - Selena Gomes and Demi Lovato both appeared in original series Barney & Friends as young child stars

20 great covers of songs by The Rolling Stones

Covering a Rolling Stones song is never an easy challenge. Some rock, while others fall short. We're here to celebrate the former. Here are 20 of the better covers of Stones' songs throughout the years in chronological order.

Finn Wolfhard has one ‘meaningful’ item from Stranger Things he wants to keep when show has finished

Finn Wolfhard has one ‘meaningful’ item from Stranger Things he wants to keep when show has finished - Filming on the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix show is reportedly nearing conclusion

The 20 best young film stars working in Hollywood today

Plenty of Hollywood greats have been on the scene for years, like Meryl Streep or Robert De Niro. However, some of the industry’s best and brightest talent comes from the young stars who lead the silver screen today.

The 22 Funniest Actors (Who Aren't Actually Comedians)

But you'd never know it.

The 25 greatest bands that existed only in film or on TV

Great bands don't have to be real. What does that mean? There are plenty of great bands that exist only on the screen. Sure, some fictional bands have managed to play some real-life gigs, but you get the point.

The 7 movie sequels that should never have been made as Joker 2 flops

Spooky Stardew-like farm sim Everholm launches in November

This "not too cozy" farm sim is just about ready for you to dig into its mystery.

20 movies with twists that left audiences stunned

Is there anything worse than a boring movie? These 20 films were anything but boring, thanks to their epic plot twists that viewers totally didn't expect.

Hard Truths at London Film Festival review: Mike Leigh's unflinching new drama is an exhausting experience

Hard Truths at London Film Festival review: Mike Leigh's unflinching new drama is an exhausting experience - 3/5 The director’s first film in six years reunites him with the wonderful Marianne Jean-Baptiste – but the end result is hard work

Acclaimed Stockport restaurant to make Manchester debut with pop-up fast-food diner

Where The Light Gets In will be bringing a restaurant and series of events and workshops to Manchester between November 2024 and March 2025

The 28 Most Underrated '00s Movies Ever

We rounded up the most underrated movies of the decade.

25 cover songs that have no business existing

Taking on a cover of a classic song is never easy. More times than not, the result is less than desirable to the ears. Here is our ranking of 25 notable cover songs that did not deliver.

Exciting new restaurant and bar set to open in Slaithwaite

'It’s exactly what the village is missing'

The 20 best animated movies that went straight to streaming

Thanks to the new era of streaming (and the COVID-19 pandemic), a number of these films skipped theatrical release and were instantly available to watch at home. However, that doesn’t mean they are any less entertaining than those that have hit the big screen.

Mark Strong says it’s a ‘shame’ that actors ‘aren’t allowed’ to play ‘parts that they’re not’ any more

Mark Strong says it’s a ‘shame’ that actors ‘aren’t allowed’ to play ‘parts that they’re not’ any more - British actor says he ‘understands why’ things have changed, but it’s become ‘more and more difficult’ to ‘transport’ himself

Girl power: The best women-led action movies

When it comes to classic action movies, they're usually always led by macho men, relegating female characters to damsels in distress or side pieces. However, there have been plenty of action movies, particularly in recent years, with powerful leading ladies at the forefront.

‘Height of blasphemy’: Rufus Wainwright and Leonard Cohen estate oppose Trump use of Hallelujah

The estate of Leonard Cohen has issued a cease and desist order to Donald Trump, after a recording of Rufus Wainwright singing Cohen’s song Hallelujah was played at a bizarre campaign event. Wainwright has also condemned Trump’s use of the song at the town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The singer characterised Hallelujah as “an anthem dedicated to peace, love and acceptance of the truth. I’ve been supremely honoured over the years to be connected...

Henry Cavill will take a break from PC gaming and Warhammer to go film a Voltron movie this fall

A live-action Voltron movie is happening.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia Geforce Now today — but we still can't play on Xbox Cloud Gaming

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia GeForce Now today, along with Battle.net game syncing, as we lament the lack of Activision Blizzard games on the Xbox cloud.

Paul Heaton, The Mighty Several, review: The bittersweet sound of a disappearing England

The last few months have seen Paul Heaton burnish his “man of the people” credentials to spectacular effect. While the Gallagher brothers’ use of so-called dynamic pricing for their forthcoming Oasis reunion tour saw some fans pay £355 for a ticket that should have cost £148, the former Housemartins singer is touring UK arenas this winter for a fla...

Things to do in London this Halloween, from Phantom Peak to the latest Close Ties rave

Things to do in London this Halloween, from Phantom Peak to the latest Close Ties rave - From ghoulish goings on to freaky fright nights out, here’s every event to have on your radar this spooky season

Sweetpea star Ella Purnell: 'Female rage is underrepresented. That's why it's so scary'

Sweetpea star Ella Purnell: 'Female rage is underrepresented. That's why it's so scary' - After standout turns in Yellowjackets and Fallout, the actor next appears as a serial killer that the audience roots for

Sebastian Stan says it will take ‘two years to get over’ playing Donald Trump

Sebastian Stan says it will take ‘two years to get over’ playing Donald Trump - The Apprentice tells the story of Trump’s career as a property businessman in the 1970s and 1980s.

Artists who left their bands to become star solo acts

Being in a successful band is probably nice. Some artists hope for something more, though. Specifically, something more personal.

Forbidden Siren uses Sony's new in-console emulator, raising hopes for more forgotten classics on PS5

Forbidden Siren - or just Siren, as it was known stateside - is returning to the PS Plus Premium library, raising hopes that more classic games will return courtesy of a new emulator. This is not the first time Siren has been released on contemporary consoles. Back in 2016, the 2003 horror developed by original Silent Hill director, Keiichiro Toyam...

Samuel L Jackson shares ‘hair raising’ video to celebrate Pulp Fiction anniversary

Samuel L Jackson shares ‘hair raising’ video to celebrate Pulp Fiction anniversary - “You know I still got it,” said the actor

David Gilmour review, Royal Albert Hall: Sombre meditation on mortality from Pink Floyd’s guitar great

David Gilmour review, Royal Albert Hall: Sombre meditation on mortality from Pink Floyd’s guitar great - 5/5 To see Gilmour live is to witness his prowess as a wordless storyteller: with his guitar, he weaves entire narratives into his solos, guiding the audience through mysterious galaxies and celestial highs

All the fashion from the London Film Festival red carpet so far

Don't miss the most stylish looks from this year's attendees

Rock singers 70 or older still going strong

Age is nothing but a number. Heard that before? That's what it means to some of the greatest rock voices of all time.

Al Pacino’s friends all died in poverty. How did he survive?

Al Pacino nearly didn’t survive the Bronx scene of the 1940s – none of his friends did. Three of his closest pals, Cliffy, Bruce and Petey, would all die of heroin addiction. Two had needles in their arms; Bruce, a few years later, was found on a motel room floor, next to a duffel bag. Pacino, bookish and smoking by nine, was no leader of the pack:...

How to watch the new Xbox Games Showcase this week

Xbox's new online presentation is all about games, games, games – here's how to watch it live.

20 canceled TV shows from the 21st century that need to be revived

Many TV shows from the 21st century have been canceled. Some were rightfully shelved, and others seemed like they could go on forever. Thanks to streaming networks (hey, Netflix!), a few classics have seen a revival, but there are many more that people are eager to see —like the 20 below!

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

Huge innovative PlayStation gaming event coming to Manchester for fans of The Last of Us and God of War

The experience has been created for fans of 'games that have not only captivated players but are celebrated for their breath-taking and immersive soundtracks'

Final Fantasy 11 responsible for the birth of Discord, its creator says

Sarah Lancashire and Keira Knightley star in teaser for spy thriller Black Doves

Black Doves, a six-episode spy thriller, starring Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire, premieres December 5 on Netflix.

Mario & Luigi Brothership charms its way through familial familiarity

As the long-lived Switch heads towards the end of its life, Nintendo is playing out its veteran hardware with a symphony of familiar but not-quite-blockbuster takes on its biggest franchises. We've seen a retro-feeling Zelda that's not another open-world epic, and a final flurry of Mario spin-offs that will stretch into next year: another Mario vs ...

5 MINUTE Easy Eye Makeup look for Any Occasion!

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