'I swapped nursing for erotic fiction – but I won't let mum read my books'

Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club book series has sold over 10 million copies and broken UK sales records, with a fifth installment set for release this autumn. In a Netflix adaptation of the first book, Pierce Brosnan, who plays the character Ron, expresses his nerves about audience expectations and initially imagined another actor for the role. Want More Context? 🔎

Three previously unknown oil paintings attributed to avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich are on display at Bucharest's National Museum of Contemporary Art, potentially valued over £100 million. However, skepticism surrounds their authenticity due to incomplete provenance records, as noted by art historian Konstantin Akinsha, while the museum remains silent on the matter. Want More Context? 🔎

Video essayist USELESS REVIEWS argues that seemingly boring protagonists enhance storytelling by allowing the surrounding characters and world to shine, exemplified by Jim Halpert from The Office, whose subtle reactions reveal deeper truths amidst chaos. The video explores how these understated heroes can be crucial to making a narrative memorable by being intentionally forgettable. Want More Context? 🔎

This week's retro trailer highlights the 1987 post-apocalyptic martial arts film Steel Dawn, featuring Patrick Swayze as Nomad, a wandering warrior caught in a conflict between a farming settlement and a ruthless warlord over a vital water source. The film uniquely blends ‘80s action, spaghetti westerns, and samurai influences, showcasing Swayze's martial prowess and philosophical musings amidst bizarre characters and surreal aesthetics. Want More Context? 🔎

The Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game, designed by Brian McKay and based on the Massive-Verse comics, offers quick and engaging gameplay with starter packs featuring characters like Radiant Black and Premier. Priced at $5, the game includes two decks and tokens, making it accessible for fans seeking a lightweight card game experience. Want More Context? 🔎

Brent Hinds, the ex-guitarist of the Grammy-winning band Mastodon, died at age 51 in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. Hinds, who co-founded the band in 2000 and claimed he was recently kicked out, also made a cameo as a "wildling" in Game of Thrones alongside his former bandmates. Want More Context? 🔎