The Importance of Boring Protagonists in Movie and TV Storytelling

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? 🔎

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? 🔎

Actress Sue Johnston to Reprise Role in BrooksideActress Sue Johnston will return as Sheila Grant in a special episode of Brookside to celebrate Hollyoaks' 30th anniversary. Johnston, honored as an OBE in 2009, expressed her excitement about revisiting the character, which was a significant part of her career. Want More Context? 🔎