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Despite being one of the longest-standing, most diverse, and most creative multi-meaning film or storytelling genres,horror filmmaking has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in terms of cultural or artistic quality in the eyes of the Academy. Horror fans have consistently taken to social media and film blogs to express their vexation at the Oscars for repeatedly undermining objectively brilliant film elements or examples simply because they were delivered within the horror genre. This most notably happens in the form of performances, with artists such as Toni Collette’s stellar and emotionally devastating efforts in Ari Aster’s Hereditary (2018) and Lupita Nyong’o’s…
Project Hail Mary is the blockbuster du jour at the multiplex box office this month. A space odyssey starring Ryan Gosling and an unexpectedly charming walking, eventually talking rock formation, the film is a certified crowdpleaser – intended to be seen big and heard loud. Daniel Pemberton – Tristan Bejawn Your viewing experience will benefit greatly from finding a screening with a good soundsystem. There’s nuance, rich detail, and an unusual texture to Spiderverse composer Daniel Pemberton’s score for the film. Pemberton has been scoring film, television, and games for over twenty years. His credits include Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,…
FENIX360 is set to ignite the London music scene with an unforgettable night of emerging artistry and electrifying performances atThe Pheasantryon Wednesday, April 15th at 8 PM. This highly anticipated showcase brings together an exciting lineup of rising stars, headlined by the captivating Isabella Coulstock, whose presence and artistry are quickly making waves across the music world. Joining her on stage are the soulful and compelling Luke Potter and the mesmerizing Chloë Wilson, each bringing their own unique sound and energy to the evening. Set against the vibrant cultural backdrop of London, this event promises an intimate yet powerful live…
It’s Official Film Chart time, and this week sees Sinnershold firm at Number 1 for a second consecutive week, continuing its strong post-awards momentum. The Oscar-winning drama follows twin brothers returning to their Mississippi hometown in search of a fresh start, only to discover an even greater evil waiting to welcome them back — a haunting story of guilt, redemption and the past that refuses to stay buried. Climbing one place to Number 2, One Battle After Another continues its impressive rise. The sweeping action epic is clearly striking a chord with audiences thanks to its large-scale spectacle, intense conflict…
British actor and writer Ryan Enever is set to release his highly anticipated debut novel, Sins of Our Sons, available in eBook, Paperback, and Hardback formats. Sins of our Sons is a haunting and emotionally raw novel about love, guilt, and the unbearable weight of sacrifice. Through a gritty crime narrative and deeply human characters, it examines how far a parent will go to protect a child when morality and survival collide. About the NovelDaniel Davies has everything he’s worked for—a successful career, a loving wife, and a family he would do anything to protect. But when his teenage son,…
Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for our Americana 25 event in Liverpool go on sale tomorrow (Friday March 3rd) at 10am. We hope to see you there!We leave you this week dear reader with a song from the new HBO college comedy drama (I can’t use the word dramedy) Rooster. In a press release, Stipe says, “I’m thrilled to lend my voice to Rooster — as a giant fan of everyone…
Men and Their Emotions (M.A.T.E) charity is proud to announce a high-profile celebrity football match on Sunday, 3 May 2026, at Swindon Town FC‘s County Ground. This exciting event will unite well-known personalities and former professional footballers in a thrilling showdown to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s mental health. Founded by comedian and actor Daniel O’Reilly (aka Dapper Laughs), M.A.T.E was born from his own journey of overcoming severe drug addiction and suicidal thoughts. Now three years sober, Daniel has become a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. The charity is actively saving lives by breaking down the…
The last time Wordplay covered Native Flora, we likened Cactus Corino and Treeboy to friends bumping into each other at a barbecue, deciding mid-drink to haul the party into the studio, and leaving chaos, questionable antics, and commotion in their wake. “Hello” says they haven’t calmed down. They’ve just learned where to aim.“Hello” is a straight boom bap cut, engineered by Sumgii and built around a beat generous enough for three voices to find their own pocket. Corino and Treeboy are joined again by jesi, whose chemistry with the pair now feels so natural that it would be stranger if…
All four of them moved to Amsterdam around 2020 to study jazz and quickly plugged into the city’s bubbling scene. RADIOHOP are tight with collectives and promoters like Steppin’ Into Tomorrow, and Super-Sonic Jazz. They released their first album on the local imprint Wicked Wax Music, where they also recorded a collaboration album with Dutch beat icon Kid Sublime (Kill Your Idols).Each band member plays an equal role in shaping the music as a single organism, emphasising feeling and atmosphere rather than ego or individual spotlight.The compositions arise from experimentation, intuitive collaboration, and deep listening, an approach that has as…
I am making my way out of Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre for a breath of fresh air. Fresh being the operative word. I have balanced the previous four hours of my afternoon between a windowless, shoebox-sized staff room overstuffed with a hastily assembled interview area to double as a ‘media lounge’ (LOL) and a windowless convention hall full of wrestling fans. In short, I need to inhale oxygen that has not been lingering in the dank, custard thick atmosphere of several hundred pro-wrestling enthusiasts. As I gasp towards the automatic doors that will allow the air to whip off the River…
Through the Dark There’s a particular kind of artist who always seems to stand at the threshold – between mainstream and underground, horror and heart, performance and confession. Over the last decade,David Dastmalchianhas quietly become one of those figures: a shape‑shifting actor, writer and creative force who can slip from billion‑dollar blockbusters to deeply personal indie work, without ever losing sight of who he is or who he’s speaking to. Now, as he steps into one of pop culture’s most iconic villain roles –M. Bisonin the upcomingStreet Fighter film – Dastmalchian does so carrying a lifetime’s worth of darkness, recovery,…
Sybil Returns with ‘Cheers’.If you grew up on 80s and 90s soul, Sybil’s voice will already feel familiar. From her iconic takes on “Don’t Make Me Over” and “Walk On By” to UK favourites like “When I’m Good & Ready,” she helped define an era of rich, disco tinged soul.Now she’s back with ‘Cheers’, a vibrant new single featuring afrobeats artist Trarius that brings her sound firmly into the present. Blending warm soul vocals with bright acoustic textures and rhythmic afrobeats energy, the track feels fresh while staying true to her roots.Sybil remains in fine form, her voice as expressive…