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Passing the Glitterball
The news breaks the way weather does in December: expected, yet still catching people out. Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, fixtures of the UK national living room, have had their last tango. Twenty‑odd years of sequins, soft jokes, and the kind of calm that makes a wardrobe malfunction feel like part of the choreography. Now the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom is full of whispers. The glitter-ball baton is up for grabs, and the country has opinions.
By Paul Conneally29 days ago in Geeks
Haryana minister Anil Vij says Pakistan's ‘truth is being exposed’ in Dhurandhar
Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday praised the premise of the movie Dhurandhar, which features Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun in key roles.
By Dena Falken Esqabout a month ago in Geeks
John Hughes and the Shermerverse
The Whole “Shermer Isn’t Real” Thing Let’s just get this out of the way. When Jay in Dogma yells, “There IS no Shermer in Illinois. Movies are fuckin’ bullshit, man!” he’s technically right. Type “Shermer, Illinois” into your phone, and you’ll get zip. A big, fat, geographical nada.
By Tai Frelighabout a month ago in Geeks
Revisiting Heat: Why Michael Mann's Classic Still Thrills
Plot Summary Heat revolves around a LAPD lieutenant named Vincent Hannah trying to stop a notorious criminal enterprise led by the meticulous Neil McCauley and his right-hand man, Chris Shiherlis. Hanna's tireless pursuit of justice comes at a personal price, as it strains his marriage and highlighting the sacrifices demanded by a profession consumed by duty.
By TheScreenAnalystabout a month ago in Geeks
The Director Who Killed His Own Movie: Lawrence Turman and the Most Honest Press Tour of 1983
Hollywood runs on illusion. Directors sell confidence. Producers sell certainty. Even bad movies are promoted like misunderstood masterpieces waiting for their audience to catch up.
By Movies of the 80sabout a month ago in Geeks









