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'Alien: Covenant' Returns To Roots, James Cameron Talks Future Of Franchise

'Alien: Covenant' Returns To Roots, James Cameron Talks Future Of Franchise

'Alien: Covenant' shows promise with old-school 'Alien' atmosphere, oppressive corridors and danger lurking a…

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The Lasting Appeal Of TV's 'Supernatural' Part 1: The Road So Far

The Lasting Appeal Of TV's 'Supernatural' Part 1: The Road So Far

As we prepare for Season 12 of Supernatural , I'm going to examine the factors that have contributed to the s…

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Made In China: The Lucrative Future Of Film In The Middle Kingdom

Made In China: The Lucrative Future Of Film In The Middle Kingdom

Jurassic World. Interstellar. Pacific Rim. These blockbusters rank among the top 50 highest-grossing films of…

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The Role Of Social Media In Film Marketing

The Role Of Social Media In Film Marketing

Films are about bringing people together and sharing ideas. We watch trailers, connect with our social circle…

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Don't raze the rhythm: Why that Wahnish cigar site matters | Opinion

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| Tallahassee Democrat Verified
David Kirby Your Turn Aug. 23, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET The author argues that culture, from music to food, is becoming increasingly uniform. The potential demolition of the historic Wahnish Cigar Factory in Tallahassee is cited as an example of unique local character being replaced by generic development. The world wobbles between sameness and surprise—have you noticed? If not, try this: pull up Sirius XM on your phone or car radio and ask for the ‘50s Gold channel.
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‘Days of Miracle and Wonder’: Paul Simon’s African Tunes

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| The Wall Street Journal Verified
After a string of successful records came to an end, the songwriter was seeking fresh inspiration. He found it on a cassette tape. Paul Simon performs with Ladysmith Black Mambazo on “Saturday Night Live,” Nov. 22, 1986. NBCUniversal via Getty Images It’s 1984 and Paul Simon is ready for a change. His previous album, “Hearts and Bones” (1983), has not lived up to his label’s expectations.
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‘Blow by Blow’ Review: An Innovator With Six Strings

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| Flipboard
Suki Waterhouse Reveals Her Daughter’s Adorable New Nickname for Batman Star Dad Robert Pattinson uki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson’s daughter has a real-life superhero as her dad—and she knows it. On a Tuesday, July 28 episode of podcast And The Writer Is..., Waterhouse opened up about motherhood and life with her two-year-old (whose name her parents have not publicly revealed), revealing the …
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