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Many of the best moments of the wholly unexpected documentary Mr T: I Pity the Fool recall his legendary turn as the soldiers of fortunes' genius engineer, pugilist and instant fan favourite (not that we used the phrase…
For one, movies like the 1998 cult-ish classic Practical Magic – a compellingly bizarre mashup of genres, aspirational 90s fashion and sisterly affection starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in their movie-star…
Although it saw a family of women turn their magical might on a violent man, the film’s inept fusion of genres and poorly fleshed out story meant it never really succeeded in making much sense. Though also a box office…
The Hammers have put a slow start to life back in the second tier behind them with impressive victories over Wolves and Derby County to move a point off the play-offs. Bolton, meanwhile, have hit the rocks after a strong…
Brenneck also produced the album, and chose to expand on their sound of drums, horns and guitar by inviting Verocai to contribute strings for "Palace of Illusions". "The combination of Verocai's arrangements with Menahan…
He was funny and slightly pathetic as cheating Charlie opposite Zendaya in The Drama , played deliciously slimey antagonist Antinous in The Odyssey and, in Primetime , stars as American TV journalist Chris Hansen in what…
The Swans are a point clear at the top of the second tier after making an unbeaten start to Vítor Matos's first full season at the helm. Southampton sit eighth, with eight points from their first five games, but can…
After 23 years leading the show, which he has hosted alongside his dogs from his own garden in Herefordshire since 2011, Don said it was "the right time for a change". He will continue working with the BBC on other…
It's been 28 years since Ocarina of Time first blew the industry away, and it's still justly regarded by many as one of the greatest games of all time. And while a 3DS remake in 2011 kept fans satisfied for a while, it…
The Clarets are back in the second tier after being relegated from the Premier League last term, while the Welsh club are enjoying their second season at the level after rising swiftly up the divisions under their…