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Could Stranger Things be the last show the world truly watches together? Season 5 volume 1 became Netflix’s most-watched title in 91 of 93 countries by the end of 2025, proving that even in an age of fragmented feeds, collective attention is still possible, if only for a moment. Was Stranger Things the final shared cultural moment? Stranger Things might be the last time that everyone’s eyes are fixed on the same dominant screen. Many argue that we are witnessing the death of

It is that time of year, surveillance or entertainment, take it or leave it: the Wrapped season of box-office hits. Franchises and live-action titles accounted for 90% of the British box office. This year, we saw the silver-screen debuts of Minecraft  and F1 , alongside the returns of Bridget Jones , Lilo & Stitch , Wicked , Jurassic World , Superman , Mission: Impossible , and How to Train Your Dragon . What does this reveal about us, and about the industry? How Nostalgia Sh

November 30, 2022, was a lifetime-defining moment: the day ChatGPT was publicly released. The access can be limiting due to age, organisational blocks or even geographical. It marked the beginning of the Artificial Intelligence invasion. AI quickly captivated the world, replacing human effort and creativity in parts of the job market, while others embraced it as a productivity tool. From the stories told in front of the cameras to the work happening behind the scenes in filmm

2025 was one of the years marked by generational neglect in a domino effect, highlighted by the cancellation of television channels and programmes aimed at young audiences, both on cable and broadcast TV. Notable examples include Disney Channel (2020), Cartoon Network (2022), as well as POP, Pop Max, Tiny Pop (2025), and MTV (2026). The same fate befell recently with the magazine that ceased publication: Teen Vogue (2025). They all shared the same golden goose: young people.

Last Saturday, November 15, Shopping Vila Olímpia (São Paulo) opened its doors to the first Cavern Club outside England. Some called it a replica; others, a recreation of the historical atmosphere and the British pub experience for the Brazilian audience. However, between us, there’s an inconsistency. What Was the Cavern Club? The Cavern Club became internationally known as the birthplace of one of the most influential bands of its generation and the counterculture: The Beatl

The cinemas in 2025 have entered a new wave of experimentation with their promotional events through the magic of the immersive experience. Bugonia  (Yorgos Lanthimos, 2025) featured barbers ready to shave members of the bald community in order to attend the screening at Culver Theatre (Los Angeles). The Long Walk  (Francis Lawrence, 2025) filled its theatres with treadmills, offering the audience a taste of the characters’ situation by walking at a speed faster than three mi

Was 2025 a year without summer hits? While many point to the rise of glocalisation  or the volatility of social media algorithms, I’d...

Today, musical excellence goes beyond albums or songwriting; it’s about captivating stories, strong concepts, and impactful branding....

Forty years ago, Robert Zemeckis’s Back to the Future hit cinemas, captivating audiences with its futuristic vision of 2015 and becoming...

Recently, Lady Gaga made history by hosting the highest-attended concert by a female artist, drawing 2.4 million fans to Copacabana...

In 2025, Rede Globo celebrates 60 years as the largest media conglomerate in Latin America, delivering the very best of Brazilian...

Mirante  is the ninth album from North American musician Nick Storring, released on March 21, 2025. While Storring has stated that he...

On Tuesday (March 25th), to the surprise of many Brummies, The Square shopping centre abruptly closed, leaving shop owners and businesses...

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! The live-action adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Disney's The Walking Dead is set for release on March...

On February 28th, the week closed on a golden note with the posthumous release of The Moment of Truth: Ella at the Coliseum, a collection...

Amidst the anticipation of the Academy Awards in three categories—Best International Feature Film, Best Actress (Fernanda Torres), and...

The movie awards season is just appearing on the horizon. Last week, the Berlin International Film Festival kicked off, followed by...

The Goonies (Richard Donner, 1985) holds a special place as a feel-good, coming-of-age classic. A golden gem of the 1980s, it bears the...

"Why won't you see My western side? [...] I'm from South America I know, you won't know But now I'm a cowboy I'm from gold, I am you I am...

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Fifty Shades of Grey (Sam Taylor-Johnson, 2010), a controversial viral phenomenon, while Twilight...