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Mark Kermode on… composer John Williams, master of unforgettable blockbuster soundtracks
From his killer two-note Jaws riff to the sheer uplift of Star Wars, Williams captures a movie’s essence with tunes that stick. Now the Hollywood great is celebrated in a Disney+ documentary. Some ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
Music by John Williams review – the man behind the soundtracks, from Star Wars to Superman
Steven Spielberg, Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Martin contribute to this fascinating if fleeting glimpse into a remarkable career that also encompasses Jaws, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter. Seventeen ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
How Venus Williams is marking the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Tennis star Venus Williams is partnering with SoFi for a new campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which marked a major turning point in women's financial ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Master of mazes
British designer Adrian Fisher has created hundreds of mazes around the world – works of art that tantalize and confound those who try to navigate through hedgerows, corn stalks, yew trees, or ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Need a soundtrack for an L.A. stroll? There's a walking podcast for that
Comedian Allan McLeod hosts "Walkin' About," a podcast that celebrates the "complex and profound" act of traveling by foot in and around Los Angeles.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
The Minds Behind the Top Sports Video Game Soundtracks
The songs bind the gameplay experience to moments that go beyond scoring virtual touchdowns or blasting animated home runs.Sports - The New York Times - 13 hours ago -
The Supreme Court’s blockbuster gun case is a shot at redemption
In last Tuesday’s ghost gun oral argument, several justices gave the impression that they are inclined to follow the law’s clear text, even where that text leads to gun regulation.Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Reeves shatters manifesto ‘matrix’ with blockbuster Budget
Like Keanu, the chancellor uncovered a fake reality and valiantly resolved to defeat itBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Finnish conductor and composer Segerstam will be honored with a tribute event after his funeral
The family of the prolific Finnish conductor and composer Leif Segerstam says he will be remembered in a tribute event at the Finnish National Opera following his funeral next monthWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Finnish conductor and composer Segerstam will be honored with a tribute event after his funeral
The family of the prolific Finnish conductor and composer Leif Segerstam says he will be remembered in a tribute event at the Finnish National Opera following his funeral next monthEntertainment - ABC News - October 21 -
7 Tips for Mastering ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’
Studio Zero’s new RPG is a massive adventure with a lot to do. Here’s where to start.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
Jack of All Trades, or a Master of One
Which strategy is better for building a business?Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Lies Of P Celebrates First Anniversary With Cool Clothing And Vinyl Soundtrack Release
A little over a year ago, Lies of P arrived on console and PC and earned positive reviews for its souls-like action, tough-as-nails bosses, and creative spin on the tale of Pinocchio. To ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Nintendo Music App Provides The Soundtrack For The Wait For Switch 2
Following the unexpected announcement of new hardware in Alarmo last month, Nintendo has once again surprised us with an out-of-left-field announcement. This time, it’s Nintendo Music, a new music ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
'John Malkovich isn't me': John Malkovich remembers 'Being John Malkovich'
The title star of 'Being John Malkovich' looks back on the 'iffy call' to make the movie that would introduce audiences to future Oscar winners Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
Report: Warriors eyed PG13, Markkanen pairing in offseason blockbuster
The Warriors reportedly wanted to bring both Paul George and Lauri Markkanen to Golden State together this offseason.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug
Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to block production of compounded copies of Ozempic, arguing that it’s too difficult to do safely. It’s the latest escalation in a brewing war between pharmaceutical ...Tech - Wired - October 23 -
The superhuman tales and Barry Sanders pace of Boise State's Ashton Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty is dominating college football and on track to have a record-breaking season as a running back.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Blockbuster Matches Present Big Tests Yet for Four New Soccer Coaches
The new coaches at Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus and Marseille have hit the ground running. That might be about to change.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
A Lesson From John Lennon
The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26 -
To Make AI Pay, Master 2 Power Traits
You must be insatiably curious and excel at managing process redesign.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Seconds? Scheffler mulls '23 Masters menu redux
Scottie Scheffler is thinking about serving the same food at the traditional Champions Dinner prior to the Masters as he did in 2023. "It was pretty good," he said.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
How Susquehanna’s Jeff Yass mastered the options game
Obsession with odds spawned a trading giant — and shaped the industry’s approach to marketsBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Jannik Sinner Withdraws From Paris Masters With Illness
The tennis world No. 1 was top seed for the final A.T.P. 1000 event of the year.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
From Setbacks to Success: Mastering the Art of Resilience
If we cultivate a resilient attitude, we can turn adversity into opportunity.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Longtime Final Fantasy Composer Says He's Done Making Video Game Music
Ahead of the release of Fantasian: Neo Dimension on PC and consoles in December, legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu has announced that the game will feature his final video game ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Power bats are beating power arms in 2024 MLB playoffs, and it's led to unforgettable October chaos
Late-inning home runs have driven the postseason so farSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
World Series 2024: Anthony Volpe delivers unforgettable October moment, energizing the Yankees, the home crowd and the series
The 23-year-old shortstop lived out his childhood dream and helped the Yankees force a Game 5.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand 25-24 in ‘unforgettable’ Pacific Cup classic
Auckland epic sends Tonga into final with Australia ‘We wanted to fight fire with fire,’ says Fonua-Blake Tonga have reigned supreme in one of the greatest rugby league Test matches of all time, ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
Unpacking Mark Zuckerberg’s Midlife Crisis
Is Mark Zuckerberg’s style transformation just a matter of a change in personal taste? Or is the infamous tech mogul trying to tell us something about Meta?Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Trump responds to 'lowlife' John Kelly
Former President Trump slammed his former White House chief of staff, Retired Gen. John Kelly, as a “lowlife” and a “total degenerate” in response to Kelly’s recent comments about Trump’s alleged ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
2024 NFL trade deadline: Most impactful midseason deals of all time, including recent 49ers, Rams blockbusters
A look at some of the most rewarding in-season swapsSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
Netflix might put Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' in Imax theaters. Will it create a streaming blockbuster?
Netflix and Imax are in preliminary talks to bring Greta Gerwig's "The Chronicles of Narnia" to theaters. Here's what that means for the streamer's film strategy.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago -
Masters might want to rethink invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall: Analysis
The FedEx Cup Fall is more than a chance for players to try to keep their PGA Tour cardsSports - ABC News - October 15 -
Draper keeps winning run going with dismissal of Lehecka at Paris Masters
World No 15 follows Vienna Open title with 7-5, 6-2 victory Jannik Sinner out of tournament with intestinal virus Just a couple of hours after closing out one of the biggest achievements of his ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner pulls out of Paris Masters citing a virus
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Paris Masters, citing a virusSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Mark Robinson Sues CNN Over
Mr. Robinson’s campaign for governor of North Carolina has been in crisis since the report, which the lawsuit calls “recklessly false.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 15
