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Angine de Poitrine's New York debut showcases math rock mastery and theatrical spectacle

Angine de Poitrine's sold-out New York debut at Le Poisson Rouge showcased the Québécois duo's math rock mastery and theatrical presentation, featuring illuminated masks and technical virtuosity despite mid-performance equipment challenges.

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Sense and Sensibility: Edgar-Jones and Creed-Miles Bring Austere New Vision to Classic Romance

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles lead a cooler, more introspective adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, directed by Georgia Oakley. The film trades romantic warmth for austere contemplation, though some casting choices prove divisive.

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50 Years of Punk: Surviving Icons Celebrate British Punk's Rebellious Legacy

A new documentary brings together surviving members of the Sex Pistols, the Damned, the Clash and other seminal acts to reflect on punk's explosive emergence, visual aesthetics and transgressive behaviour. The film arrives in UK cinemas on 18 September 2026.

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Baka Beyond's Powerful New Album Blends Cameroon's Ancient Vocals With Western Folk

Baka Beyond's first album in 12 years fuses Cameroonian vocal traditions with western folk, creating an uneven but occasionally transcendent blend. The 11-track release shines brightest when Baka singers take centre stage.

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Queen at Sea: Courtenay and Calder-Marshall deliver devastating performances in Lance Hammer's dementia drama

Lance Hammer's return to filmmaking after 18 years is a devastating exploration of dementia and care, anchored by extraordinary performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall. The film won major prizes at Berlin 2026 and grapples unflinchingly with questions of consent, intimacy, and fa...

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Brian Potter, Prolific Songwriter Behind Rhinestone Cowboy and Take That Hits, Dies at 87

Brian Potter, the Essex-born songwriter and producer behind hits for Glen Campbell, Take That, the Four Tops and Tavares, has died aged 87. He passed away on 30 June 2026 in California after living with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Smile at Last: Soviet orphanage parable finds new life in restored 4K release

Leida Laius and Arvo Iho's 1985 Soviet-era parable Smile at Last follows a teenager abandoned to a state orphanage. Now restored in 4K, the film is gaining renewed attention through streaming platforms and festival screenings.

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Bad Apples: Ronan Elevates Uneven Dark Comedy About Teacher's Basement Secret

Saoirse Ronan anchors this implausible dark comedy about a teacher who imprisons a disruptive pupil in her basement, but the film lacks sufficient shock or humour to justify its unconvincing premise.

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Patricio Guzmán, Filmmaker Who Documented Chile's Pinochet Era, Dies at 85

Patricio Guzmán, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker whose unflinching works chronicled Chile's 1973 coup and its aftermath, has died aged 85 in Paris. His masterwork The Battle of Chile remains a landmark in political cinema.

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Empress Of Rebuilds Home and Self on Luminous Dream House Album

Empress Of's fifth album Dream House, released September 18, 2026, transforms the loss of her Altadena home in the 2025 California wildfires into a luminous meditation on home, resilience and rebirth.

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Best of the Best: Bollywood Dance Comedy Brings Fresh Energy to Familiar Formula

Netflix's Bollywood dance comedy follows two best friends at UCLA competing in a dance championship. Though the plot follows familiar college comedy beats, sharp writing, rapid-fire humour, and inventive choreography elevate the film beyond formula.

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Iranian authorities condemn actress after Venice award speech on women's rights

Iranian actress Laleh Marzban faces severe backlash from government authorities and state media after dedicating her Venice Film Festival best actress award to Iranian women and highlighting their struggles for freedom.

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