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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeIan McShane loves a monologue. It’s ironic, really, given the actor has mostly shunned the theatre for screen projects such as the cultish TV staple Lovejoy, HBO’s foul-mouthed western Deadwood, and the soulfully hyperviolent John Wick films. In the past, he’s even called for a 20-year moratorium on Hamlet. And yet here, today, he seems a bona fide thesp, delivering sinuous, almost…

On Wednesday, Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre was pushed out as CEO. Cofounder Greg Solano, commonly referred to by the moniker Gargamel (or Garga) took back control of the company known for stewarding NFT collections including the Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks.The decision comes in the wake of mounting concerns from so-called Ape Holders over the state of the business, the company’s acquisition of another NFT purveyor, Proof Collective, and a changing company culture. Yuga Labs has not yet responded to Fast Company’s…

Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre has been pushed out of the top spot. Cofounder Greg Solano, commonly referred to by the moniker Gargamel (or Garga), has taken back control of the company known for stewarding NFT collections including the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Cryptopunks.“I am stepping back in as CEO of Yuga Labs,” Solano wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Wylie and I are grateful for all the contributions and operational rigor Daniel has brought to the company, and appreciate his thoughtfulness and mentorship over the past…

Americana rager is the second taste from upcoming album Tigers Blood Waxahatchee has given us another taste of Tigers Blood, her new album out next month. The new single, “Bored,” is a surge of upbeat Americana — just watch the excited crowd in the video below, recorded at Devil’s Backbone Tavern in Fischer, Texas. “I can get along — my spine’s a rotted two by four,” Katie Crutchfield sings. “Barely hanging on – my benevolence just hits the floor/I get bored.”…

If you’ve been looking for a new iPhone game for commuting, de-stressing or just wasting time between meetings, then I recommend OneBit Adventure. This isn’t a new game. In fact, I think I’ve had it in the “Games” app folder on my iPhone for years. But I often forget that it’s incredibly simple, fun and a welcome, retro break from the overwhelmingly immersive VR games I’ve been hammering recently.OneBit Adventure is available on the Mac, iPad and iPhone. You’ll get a better experience on a bigger screen, but I use this…

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things musicGet our Now Hear This email for freeRapper and actor Skepta has said that boredom around the debate of who would play “the Black James Bond” prompted him to create his own film about an undercover secret service agent.The Mercury Prize-winning grime artist born Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr, who rose to fame with singles including “Shutdown” and “That’s Not Me”, is making his debut as a director, actor and producer with…

Rent the Runway is betting that clothing from designers Diane von Furstenberg and Jason Wu can get customers to keep their subscriptions. Rival clothing subscription service Stitch Fix is staking its future on private brands.The different directions are part of companies’ bids to stem steep subscriber losses in recent months and declines in their stock-market valuations. Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Rent the Runwayis betting that clothing from…

Willem Dafoe is in his apartment in New York, where he is watched over by two works of art. Behind him is an oil painting of his father, a prop created for a film, which required “dynastic portraits” of his relatives. “I liked my father fine, so, there he is.” We are talking on Zoom and he spins the camera round. “But look, even better! Here’s the counterpoint. Do you see that?” To the side of him is a large, lightbox photograph of his friend and occasional collaborator, the artist Marina Abramović, standing priest-like…

Are you bored with your regular typing on a smartphone? Are you also someone who likes to keep your things personalized and customized? If yes, then you must also try to customise your smartphone's keyboard. What will you get? It provides a refreshing layout every time you type something on your device. Samsung phones and tablets offer a plethora of customization options for their keyboards, allowing users to tailor their typing experience to their preferences. Whether you're looking to change the appearance, size, or…

Too Long; Didn't ReadThe Bored Apes Yacht Club (BAYC) initially gained popularity during the NFT hype cycle but faced challenges later on. Despite not selling out immediately, the collection became popular due to its friendly community and non-speculative discussions. However, as BAYC gained more attention, it attracted speculators and its floor price rose significantly. This led to concerns about the project's original values and caused a decline in sentiment. The article aims to explore the reasons behind BAYC's…