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Nov 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Edgar Wright's The Running Man Misses the Mark

Edgar Wright's new movie, "The Running Man, " is based on a book by Stephen King. It's about a man who joins a deadly game show to save his family. The movie tries to be funny and exciting, but it doesn't do a good job of showing how scary and unfair the game show really is. The main character, Ben

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Nov 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Running Man: A Fresh Take on a Classic Dystopia

In 2025, a new adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel, The Running Man, hits the screens. This time, director Edgar Wright takes a darker, more faithful approach to the story compared to the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version. The tale is set in a grim future where poverty, corporate rule, and expl

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon Snags Rights to Rebecca Yarros' Heart-Wrenching Romance

Amazon MGM Studios has won a heated competition to secure the film rights for Rebecca Yarros' emotional romance novel, The Last Letter. This victory comes after a fierce bidding war that saw major players like Netflix and Paramount also vying for the rights. The novel, which was re-released this yea

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

How Underground Living Changes the Eyes of Mandarin Voles

Mandarin voles, small mammals that live mostly underground, have eyes that are different from their relatives that live above ground. Scientists wanted to see how living in the dark changes their vision. They compared Mandarin voles to Brandt's voles, which live above ground, and regular lab mice.

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Nov 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Willy Falcon's Wild Ride: A Story of Power, Money, and Betrayal

A big deal is happening in the world of movies and TV. A guy named Ozzie Areu has found someone to help him tell the story of Willy Falcon, a famous drug boss. This isn't just any story. It's about a man who built a huge drug empire and lived a life full of danger, luxury, and secrets. Willy Falcon

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Nov 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Golden Kelp's Fight Against Pollution: A Tale of Two Populations

Coastal areas often bear the brunt of human activities, with pollutants seeping into the water and settling into the sediments. Among the creatures affected are golden kelp, E. radiata, which can't just up and leave when things get tough. They have to toughen up or adapt to survive. Scientists want

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

Money for Climate Resilience: A New Fund Steps Up

A new fund, supported by MUFG and other investors, has raised $600 million to help countries deal with climate change. This fund, called the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, focuses on projects that make communities stronger against extreme weather like floods and droughts. The fund's goal is to show that p

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Nov 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Birth of a New Monster: How a Sculptor Brought Frankenstein to Life

Mike Hill, a sculptor known for his monstrous creations, caught the eye of filmmaker Guillermo del Toro years ago. Del Toro, impressed by Hill's work, reached out to commission a sculpture of Boris Karloff from the 1931 Frankenstein film. This marked the start of a long collaboration, with Hill desi

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Oct 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked: For Good Aims to Spell Success at Thanksgiving Box Office

A new movie is about to hit theaters. It's called "Wicked: For Good. " It's the second part of a story about witches from a famous Broadway show. The movie is set to open on November 21st. That's the weekend before Thanksgiving. It's expected to make a lot of money. Some people think it could make o

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Oct 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Call of Duty: A New Chapter in Movies and Gaming

Taylor Sheridan is teaming up with Peter Berg to create a live-action movie based on the popular video game "Call of Duty. " This collaboration brings together two experienced filmmakers who know how to craft intense, action-packed stories. Sheridan, known for his work on "Yellowstone" and "Sicario,

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