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‘I’ve always been fond of hairy creatures!’ Visual effects maestro Rick Baker on a monstrously good career

Rick Baker helped define Hollywood’s creature features with his wild makeup effects skills. From Locarno, he talks Gremlins, his love of simians– and why AI will never replace expert design

The Guardian - UK

"Obsession" hasn't earned classic status

A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it

Salon

"We kept writing songs, trying to ignore the fact they'd be a bit boring without a singer." From trauma to triumph: The story of Genesis's A Trick Of The Tale

After Peter Gabriel left Genesis, many thought it signalled the end of the band. But Phil Collins stepped up to the mic, and the triumphant result was one of their greatest albums

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Kinky caricature no more: How ‘Pillion’ is rewriting BDSM cinema

Pillion is a love story about connection and self-discovery through submission, pain and bootlicking.

The Conversation

The 10 Best Religious Horror Movies

Have mercy.

The Mary Sue

“I had a big lump in my throat when we did the last gigs. A big chapter in my life was coming to an end – and I couldn’t tell anyone”: The curious tale of Genesis and The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour

The final road trip with Peter Gabriel featured an over-ambitious stage set, performing a double-album no one had yet heard, and dealing with dangerous and deadly mishaps – all while suspecting their singer was going to quit and the band might end

Louder

If You Want A Horror Movie That Will Really Get Underneath Your Skin, Try Out This 2006 Film Starring Michael Shannon

Creepy crawlies!

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Drive a truck filled with explosives across horrible terrain in this gnarly mix of Snowrunner and Baby Steps—inspired by one of Hollywood's most misunderstood films

Nitroglycerine! is a dream come true: playable Sorcerer.

PC Gamer

‘Clearly the worst film ever made by anyone ever’: inside John Boorman’s horrific Exorcist sequel

After landmark flop The Heretic, the director was considering ‘immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard’ in 1977. But a new documentary premiering at Venice calls for its redemption

The Guardian - UK

35 Years Ago, A Legendary Horror Epic Got Its Only Worthy Sequel

'Exorcist' sequels are legion. Quality is not.

Inverse

Weller on "RoboCop" to Renaissance man

Actor Peter Weller on the politics of "RoboCop," jazz and the importance of kindness and spirituality in hard times

Salon

Actor Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar winner, found dead at home at 95 years old

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead at his home

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman will be remembered as the Hollywood actor’s actor

Gene Hackman, an acting titan of 1970s and ‘80s Hollywood with more than 80 screen credits to his name, has died at 95. He was found dead in his home with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and his dog.

The Conversation

Barre Phillips obituary

Jazz bassist and master of improvisation encouraged by Ornette Coleman who left the US for France

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Trick of the light: the enduring appeal of René Magritte’s big tease

The record $121m sale of his most famous painting last week sealed the Belgian surrealist’s place in art’s hall of fame. What does it mean for his legacy?

Louder

“Suddenly he had a different attitude, and from that moment it wasn’t as much fun… It’s strange when one of the guys is a little less keen”: How The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway forced Peter Gabriel and Genesis apart

1974’s ambitious double-album took a heavy toll on the people who worked on it – then its lukewarm reception and bewildering stage show made things even more tense

WhatToWatch

Take Two: classic horror movies

Which classic horror icon slasher has more movies? What version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers did critics like better?

Marie Claire

The Best Movie Remakes of All Time

You might be surprised that some of these reimagine other films.

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The Independent UK

What's hot in theaters? Old movies — and some that aren't so old

Look at almost any movie theater marquee right now and you’ll probably see not just new titles but a smattering of older films, too

Inverse

20 Years Ago, The Most Unnecessary Horror Movie Exposed Hollywood's Worst Habit

'The Exorcist: The Beginning' overcame a troubled production only to not be very good. But there's still a valuable lesson to learn from it and its dueling Exorcist prequel.

Inverse

Russell Crowe Almost Saves The Most Absurd Demonic Thriller of the Year

Russell Crowe stars in a meta-horror movie inspired by William Friedkin's 'The Exorcist.' But despite Crowe's best efforts, the goofy horror-drama finds a fun balance before petering out.

The Independent UK

The Exorcism review: Russell Crowe makes his second Catholic demon-hunting film in a year worth watching

While this new film lacks the Italian-accented camp of 2023’s ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’, it makes up for it with some decent B-movie thrills... at least until its climax

Tom’s Guide

5 best queer movies from the '80s to watch during Pride Month

The 1980s saw a shift that elevated LGBTQ movies to the mainstream

Tom’s Guide

5 movies like Netflix's 'The Wages of Fear' but better

Want to watch thrillers like Netflix's 'The Wages of Fear' that are higher rated? Here are our recommendations.

Total Film

Netflix’s new #1 movie is a remake of a French classic with divisive reviews

The Wages of Fear has climbed to the top of the Netflix charts

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