Homeworld.
Homeworld is a real-time strategy video game developed by Relic Entertainment and published by Sierra Studios (co-founder pictured) in 1999 for Microsoft Windows. The science fiction game follows exiles on a spacecraft-constructing mothership who aim to reclaim their ancient homeworld, encountering pirates, mercenaries, traders, and rebels along the way. The player's fleet carries over between levels, and can travel in a fully three-dimensional space. Alex Garden of Relic served as the game's director, and Luke Moloney was lead programmer. Metacritic lists Homeworld as the highest rated computer game of 1999 and the third-highest on any platform for the year, although critical opinions were divided on its plot and high difficulty. The game sold over 500,000 copies in its first six months, and received several awards and nominations for best strategy game of the year and best game of the year. Gearbox Software purchased the game rights in 2013 and released a remastered collection in 2015.
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6.1.24
Daisy Bacon
Daisy Bacon.
Daisy Bacon (1898–1986) was an American pulp fiction magazine editor and writer, best known as the editor of Love Story Magazine from 1928 to 1947. She was hired in 1926 to assist with "Friends in Need", an advice column in the magazine, by Street & Smith, a major pulp magazine publisher. Two years later she was promoted to editor. Love Story was one of the most successful pulp magazines, and Bacon was frequently interviewed about her role and her opinions of modern romance. Street & Smith gave Bacon other magazines to edit, including Ainslee's in the mid-1930s and Pocket Love in the late 1930s. From 1940 to 1947 she took over as editor of Romantic Range, which featured love stories set in the American West, and in 1941 she was also given the editorship of Detective Story. In late 1948 she became the editor of both The Shadow and Doc Savage, but Street & Smith shut down all their pulps the following April.
Daisy Bacon (1898–1986) was an American pulp fiction magazine editor and writer, best known as the editor of Love Story Magazine from 1928 to 1947. She was hired in 1926 to assist with "Friends in Need", an advice column in the magazine, by Street & Smith, a major pulp magazine publisher. Two years later she was promoted to editor. Love Story was one of the most successful pulp magazines, and Bacon was frequently interviewed about her role and her opinions of modern romance. Street & Smith gave Bacon other magazines to edit, including Ainslee's in the mid-1930s and Pocket Love in the late 1930s. From 1940 to 1947 she took over as editor of Romantic Range, which featured love stories set in the American West, and in 1941 she was also given the editorship of Detective Story. In late 1948 she became the editor of both The Shadow and Doc Savage, but Street & Smith shut down all their pulps the following April.
29.12.23
André Messager
André Messager.
André Messager (30 December 1853 – 24 February 1929) was a French composer and conductor, whose best-known works are the ballet Les Deux Pigeons (1886) and the opéra comique Véronique (1898). His successes span the period from the late 19th century (Les p'tites Michu, 1897) to early 20th century (Monsieur Beaucaire, 1919), including musical comedies with Sacha Guitry and Yvonne Printemps. Many of his works were also produced in the West End and some on Broadway, some with long runs and numerous international revivals. Messager became a major figure in the musical life of Paris and then London, as a composer and as a prominent conductor in the concert hall and opera house, leading the Paris Opéra, among others. His music was known for its melodic and orchestral invention, musical craftsmanship, and characteristically French elegance and grace. Although most of his works have been infrequently revived, historians of music consider him the last major figure in French opéra comique and opérette.
André Messager (30 December 1853 – 24 February 1929) was a French composer and conductor, whose best-known works are the ballet Les Deux Pigeons (1886) and the opéra comique Véronique (1898). His successes span the period from the late 19th century (Les p'tites Michu, 1897) to early 20th century (Monsieur Beaucaire, 1919), including musical comedies with Sacha Guitry and Yvonne Printemps. Many of his works were also produced in the West End and some on Broadway, some with long runs and numerous international revivals. Messager became a major figure in the musical life of Paris and then London, as a composer and as a prominent conductor in the concert hall and opera house, leading the Paris Opéra, among others. His music was known for its melodic and orchestral invention, musical craftsmanship, and characteristically French elegance and grace. Although most of his works have been infrequently revived, historians of music consider him the last major figure in French opéra comique and opérette.
27.12.23
October 1 (film)
October 1 (film).
October 1 is a 2014 Nigerian psychological thriller film written by Tunde Babalola, produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan (pictured), and starring Sadiq Daba, Kayode Olaiya, and Demola Adedoyin. In the film, Inspector Danladi Waziri (Daba) investigates the killings of young women in a village in Western Nigeria just before 1 October 1960 – the date Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule. The film's budget was US$2 million. It premiered on 28 September 2014 and opened to international audiences on 3 October. October 1 deals with several themes, including the sexual abuse of children by religious authority figures, religious and ethnic conflict, politics in colonial Nigeria, and Nigeria's unification and independence. Critics positively reviewed the film, praising its cinematography, production design, costuming, writing, and acting. The film won several awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor at the 2014 Africa International Film Festival.
October 1 is a 2014 Nigerian psychological thriller film written by Tunde Babalola, produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan (pictured), and starring Sadiq Daba, Kayode Olaiya, and Demola Adedoyin. In the film, Inspector Danladi Waziri (Daba) investigates the killings of young women in a village in Western Nigeria just before 1 October 1960 – the date Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule. The film's budget was US$2 million. It premiered on 28 September 2014 and opened to international audiences on 3 October. October 1 deals with several themes, including the sexual abuse of children by religious authority figures, religious and ethnic conflict, politics in colonial Nigeria, and Nigeria's unification and independence. Critics positively reviewed the film, praising its cinematography, production design, costuming, writing, and acting. The film won several awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor at the 2014 Africa International Film Festival.
18.12.23
C. O. Brocato
C. O. Brocato.
C. O. Brocato (1929–2015) was an American scout, coach and football player best known for his work with the Houston Oilers (later the Tennessee Titans), for which he was a scout from 1974 to 1976, and again from 1981 until his death. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Brocato attended St. John's High School and played college football for Baylor. Drafted in 1953 by the Chicago Cardinals, he left during training camp to pursue a coaching career. He spent eleven years as head coach at his high school alma mater. He was defensive coordinator for Northern Arizona from 1969 to 1970, and for Texas–Arlington from 1971 to 1973. He then joined the Oilers as a scout and became regarded as one of the greatest in history in that role. Brocato helped his team draft several players who went on to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also invented the three-cone drill, one of the main events at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was a semifinalist for induction to the Hall of Fame for the classes of 2023 and 2024.
C. O. Brocato (1929–2015) was an American scout, coach and football player best known for his work with the Houston Oilers (later the Tennessee Titans), for which he was a scout from 1974 to 1976, and again from 1981 until his death. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Brocato attended St. John's High School and played college football for Baylor. Drafted in 1953 by the Chicago Cardinals, he left during training camp to pursue a coaching career. He spent eleven years as head coach at his high school alma mater. He was defensive coordinator for Northern Arizona from 1969 to 1970, and for Texas–Arlington from 1971 to 1973. He then joined the Oilers as a scout and became regarded as one of the greatest in history in that role. Brocato helped his team draft several players who went on to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also invented the three-cone drill, one of the main events at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was a semifinalist for induction to the Hall of Fame for the classes of 2023 and 2024.
9.12.23
Doom (1993 video game)
Doom (1993 video game).
Doom is a first-person shooter game developed and published by id Software, released on December 10, 1993. The player assumes the role of a space marine fighting through hordes of undead humans and invading demons. The game is presented with 3D graphics, with 2D enemies and objects. John Carmack (pictured) created the 3D game engine, with action-heavy design by John Romero and Sandy Petersen. Despite controversy over its graphic violence, Doom was a critical and commercial success, earning a reputation as one of the best and most influential games of all time and shifting the public perception of the entire medium. It sold an estimated 3.5 million copies by 1999, and up to 20 million people played it within two years of launch. Termed the "father" of first-person shooters, Doom sparked the rise of online games and communities. It led to an array of imitators and clones, as well as a robust Doom modding scene. Doom has been ported to a variety of platforms, and spawned a long-running franchise.
Doom is a first-person shooter game developed and published by id Software, released on December 10, 1993. The player assumes the role of a space marine fighting through hordes of undead humans and invading demons. The game is presented with 3D graphics, with 2D enemies and objects. John Carmack (pictured) created the 3D game engine, with action-heavy design by John Romero and Sandy Petersen. Despite controversy over its graphic violence, Doom was a critical and commercial success, earning a reputation as one of the best and most influential games of all time and shifting the public perception of the entire medium. It sold an estimated 3.5 million copies by 1999, and up to 20 million people played it within two years of launch. Termed the "father" of first-person shooters, Doom sparked the rise of online games and communities. It led to an array of imitators and clones, as well as a robust Doom modding scene. Doom has been ported to a variety of platforms, and spawned a long-running franchise.
7.12.23
White Horse (Taylor Swift song)
White Horse (Taylor Swift song).
"White Horse" is a single by Taylor Swift (pictured) from her second studio album, Fearless. A country pop song, the ballad is driven by a finger-picked guitar and includes piano and cello accents. The lyrics incorporate fairy-tale imagery of princesses and white horses: a narrator is heartbroken that her boyfriend is not an ideal figure and leaves her town to find another partner. Big Machine Records released the track to US country radio on December 8, 2008. Music critics lauded "White Horse" for its somber production and portrayal of heartbreak, but some found the lyrics uncreative. In 2010, the song won Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance. In the US, the single peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot Country Songs chart. It was also certified in the US, Australia and Canada. Following a 2019 dispute regarding the ownership of Swift's back catalog, she re-recorded the song for her album Fearless (Taylor's Version).
"White Horse" is a single by Taylor Swift (pictured) from her second studio album, Fearless. A country pop song, the ballad is driven by a finger-picked guitar and includes piano and cello accents. The lyrics incorporate fairy-tale imagery of princesses and white horses: a narrator is heartbroken that her boyfriend is not an ideal figure and leaves her town to find another partner. Big Machine Records released the track to US country radio on December 8, 2008. Music critics lauded "White Horse" for its somber production and portrayal of heartbreak, but some found the lyrics uncreative. In 2010, the song won Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance. In the US, the single peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot Country Songs chart. It was also certified in the US, Australia and Canada. Following a 2019 dispute regarding the ownership of Swift's back catalog, she re-recorded the song for her album Fearless (Taylor's Version).
25.11.23
Angeline Quinto
Angeline Quinto.
Angeline Quinto (born November 26, 1989) is a Filipino singer and actress. Her career began after winning the talent show Star Power in 2011. She signed with Star Music and collaborated with producer Jonathan Manalo to record material for her self-titled debut album. Its single "Patuloy ang Pangarap" helped Quinto rise to prominence, earning her an Aliw Award for Best New Artist and a Star Award for Song of the Year. She played the female lead in the romantic film Born to Love You (2012) and the comedy drama series Kahit Konting Pagtingin (2013), winning a Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for the latter. She received further acclaim for collaborations with filmmaker Joel Lamangan in the ensemble comedy That Thing Called Tanga Na (2016) and the comedy drama Foolish Love (2017). Quinto's music is noted for its themes about heartbreak and empowerment, with her songs featured as soundtracks of numerous films and television series. (This article is part of a featured topic: Overview of Angeline Quinto.)
Angeline Quinto (born November 26, 1989) is a Filipino singer and actress. Her career began after winning the talent show Star Power in 2011. She signed with Star Music and collaborated with producer Jonathan Manalo to record material for her self-titled debut album. Its single "Patuloy ang Pangarap" helped Quinto rise to prominence, earning her an Aliw Award for Best New Artist and a Star Award for Song of the Year. She played the female lead in the romantic film Born to Love You (2012) and the comedy drama series Kahit Konting Pagtingin (2013), winning a Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for the latter. She received further acclaim for collaborations with filmmaker Joel Lamangan in the ensemble comedy That Thing Called Tanga Na (2016) and the comedy drama Foolish Love (2017). Quinto's music is noted for its themes about heartbreak and empowerment, with her songs featured as soundtracks of numerous films and television series. (This article is part of a featured topic: Overview of Angeline Quinto.)
22.11.23
Frozen II
Frozen II.
Frozen II is an American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released in the U.S. on November 22, 2019, as the sequel to Frozen (2013). Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, it stars the voices of Kristen Bell (pictured), Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff. It follows sisters Anna (played by Bell) and Elsa (Menzel), and their companions, Kristoff and his reindeer Sven (both Groff) and Olaf (Gad), as they travel to an enchanted forest to unravel the origin of Elsa's magical power. The film's animation technology, involving an interdepartmental collaboration, was more complex than that in Frozen. Frozen II was translated into 46 languages and was accompanied by Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II, a documentary series. It was the third-highest-grossing film of 2019 worldwide, at $1.453 billion. Critics generally reviewed the film positively, and it was nominated for Best Original Song at the 92nd Academy Awards, among numerous other accolades.
Frozen II is an American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released in the U.S. on November 22, 2019, as the sequel to Frozen (2013). Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, it stars the voices of Kristen Bell (pictured), Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff. It follows sisters Anna (played by Bell) and Elsa (Menzel), and their companions, Kristoff and his reindeer Sven (both Groff) and Olaf (Gad), as they travel to an enchanted forest to unravel the origin of Elsa's magical power. The film's animation technology, involving an interdepartmental collaboration, was more complex than that in Frozen. Frozen II was translated into 46 languages and was accompanied by Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II, a documentary series. It was the third-highest-grossing film of 2019 worldwide, at $1.453 billion. Critics generally reviewed the film positively, and it was nominated for Best Original Song at the 92nd Academy Awards, among numerous other accolades.
18.11.23
To Be Loved (Adele song)
To Be Loved (Adele song).
"To Be Loved" is a song by English singer Adele (pictured) from her fourth studio album, 30 (2021). Adele wrote the song with Tobias Jesso Jr., who produced it with Shawn Everett. It was released by Columbia Records as the album's 11th track on 19 November 2021. A torch ballad, "To Be Loved" has piano instrumentation and sets Adele's echoey vocals over minimalistic production. The song is about the sacrifices one must make upon falling in love and addresses Adele's divorce from Simon Konecki, attempting to justify to her son why their marriage did not succeed. It received universal acclaim from music critics, who compared Adele's vocal performance to those of Whitney Houston and highlighted it as her all-time best. Several publications included "To Be Loved" in their lists of the best songs of 2021. The song reached the top 40 in Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the United States and entered the charts in some other countries. Adele vowed never to perform it live due to its emotional nature.
"To Be Loved" is a song by English singer Adele (pictured) from her fourth studio album, 30 (2021). Adele wrote the song with Tobias Jesso Jr., who produced it with Shawn Everett. It was released by Columbia Records as the album's 11th track on 19 November 2021. A torch ballad, "To Be Loved" has piano instrumentation and sets Adele's echoey vocals over minimalistic production. The song is about the sacrifices one must make upon falling in love and addresses Adele's divorce from Simon Konecki, attempting to justify to her son why their marriage did not succeed. It received universal acclaim from music critics, who compared Adele's vocal performance to those of Whitney Houston and highlighted it as her all-time best. Several publications included "To Be Loved" in their lists of the best songs of 2021. The song reached the top 40 in Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the United States and entered the charts in some other countries. Adele vowed never to perform it live due to its emotional nature.
12.11.23
Fuzuli (poet)
Fuzuli (poet).
Fuzuli (Füzuli) is the pen name of Muhammad bin Suleyman (1483–1556), a 16th-century poet who composed works in his native Azerbaijani, as well as Persian and Arabic. He is regarded as one of the greatest poets of Turkic literature. He was widely admired from the 16th to the 19th centuries, including in Central Asia and India. Born in modern Iraq, Fuzuli saw his homeland change hands between the Aq Qoyunlu, Safavid, and Ottoman states, and he composed poetry for officials in all three empires. He wrote his first known poem to Alvand Mirza of the Aq Qoyunlu, but most of his poetry was written under Ottoman rule. Fuzuli died from the plague and was buried in Karbala. He is best known for his Azerbaijani works, especially his ghazals (love poems) and his Leylī va Macnūn, a lyric poem interpreting a Middle Eastern story of tragic love. Fuzuli's writings have been described as distinguished by his strong display of emotions, and as elevating Azerbaijani poetry and language to new heights.
Fuzuli (Füzuli) is the pen name of Muhammad bin Suleyman (1483–1556), a 16th-century poet who composed works in his native Azerbaijani, as well as Persian and Arabic. He is regarded as one of the greatest poets of Turkic literature. He was widely admired from the 16th to the 19th centuries, including in Central Asia and India. Born in modern Iraq, Fuzuli saw his homeland change hands between the Aq Qoyunlu, Safavid, and Ottoman states, and he composed poetry for officials in all three empires. He wrote his first known poem to Alvand Mirza of the Aq Qoyunlu, but most of his poetry was written under Ottoman rule. Fuzuli died from the plague and was buried in Karbala. He is best known for his Azerbaijani works, especially his ghazals (love poems) and his Leylī va Macnūn, a lyric poem interpreting a Middle Eastern story of tragic love. Fuzuli's writings have been described as distinguished by his strong display of emotions, and as elevating Azerbaijani poetry and language to new heights.
4.11.23
Logic
Logic.
Logic is the study of correct reasoning. Formal logic aims to determine the correctness of arguments based on their structure alone and often uses a formal language to analyze them. Informal logic examines arguments expressed in natural language and also takes their content and context into account. Logic distinguishes between deductive, inductive, and abductive arguments. Deductive arguments have the strongest form of support: if their premises are true then their conclusion must also be true, such as in the argument "today is Sunday; if today is Sunday then I do not have to work today; therefore I do not have to work today". Inductive arguments are generalizations, like inferring that all ravens are black based on many individual observations. Abductive arguments are inferences to the best explanation, for instance, when a doctor concludes that a patient has a certain disease that explains the symptoms they suffer. Arguments that fall short of the standards of reasoning embody fallacies.
Logic is the study of correct reasoning. Formal logic aims to determine the correctness of arguments based on their structure alone and often uses a formal language to analyze them. Informal logic examines arguments expressed in natural language and also takes their content and context into account. Logic distinguishes between deductive, inductive, and abductive arguments. Deductive arguments have the strongest form of support: if their premises are true then their conclusion must also be true, such as in the argument "today is Sunday; if today is Sunday then I do not have to work today; therefore I do not have to work today". Inductive arguments are generalizations, like inferring that all ravens are black based on many individual observations. Abductive arguments are inferences to the best explanation, for instance, when a doctor concludes that a patient has a certain disease that explains the symptoms they suffer. Arguments that fall short of the standards of reasoning embody fallacies.
2.11.23
Murasaki Shikibu
Murasaki Shikibu.
Murasaki Shikibu (c. 973 – c. 1014 or 1025) was a Japanese novelist, poet and lady-in-waiting at the Imperial court in the Heian period. She is best known as the author of The Tale of Genji, written in Japanese between about 1000 and 1012. She became a lady-in-waiting to Empress Shōshi at the Imperial court around 1005, and continued to write during her service, adding scenes from court life to her work, reflected in The Diary of Lady Murasaki. After several years, she left court and retired with Shōshi to the Lake Biwa region. Within a decade of its completion, Genji was distributed throughout the provinces; within a century it was recognized as a classic of Japanese literature and became the subject of scholarly criticism. The Tale of Genji and was translated into English the early 20th century; scholars continue to recognize the importance of her work, which reflects Heian court society at its peak.
Murasaki Shikibu (c. 973 – c. 1014 or 1025) was a Japanese novelist, poet and lady-in-waiting at the Imperial court in the Heian period. She is best known as the author of The Tale of Genji, written in Japanese between about 1000 and 1012. She became a lady-in-waiting to Empress Shōshi at the Imperial court around 1005, and continued to write during her service, adding scenes from court life to her work, reflected in The Diary of Lady Murasaki. After several years, she left court and retired with Shōshi to the Lake Biwa region. Within a decade of its completion, Genji was distributed throughout the provinces; within a century it was recognized as a classic of Japanese literature and became the subject of scholarly criticism. The Tale of Genji and was translated into English the early 20th century; scholars continue to recognize the importance of her work, which reflects Heian court society at its peak.
24.9.23
Iron Gwazi
Iron Gwazi.
Iron Gwazi is a steel-track hybrid roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, U.S. The ride first opened in 1999 as Gwazi, a wooden roller coaster with two tracks in a dueling configuration. It was built by Great Coasters International on the former site of an Anheuser-Busch brewery at the park. Although well received initially, Gwazi became difficult to maintain over time, leading to the closure of one track in 2012 followed by the other in 2015. It remained closed until Busch Gardens, in 2019, announced that Rocky Mountain Construction would transform Gwazi into a hybrid roller coaster. Its two wooden tracks were replaced by a single steel track, with portions of the original support structure reused. The ride reopened as Iron Gwazi on March 11, 2022, becoming North America's tallest, steepest, and fastest hybrid roller coaster. Iron Gwazi received positive reviews from critics and won Best New Roller Coaster in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication.
Iron Gwazi is a steel-track hybrid roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, U.S. The ride first opened in 1999 as Gwazi, a wooden roller coaster with two tracks in a dueling configuration. It was built by Great Coasters International on the former site of an Anheuser-Busch brewery at the park. Although well received initially, Gwazi became difficult to maintain over time, leading to the closure of one track in 2012 followed by the other in 2015. It remained closed until Busch Gardens, in 2019, announced that Rocky Mountain Construction would transform Gwazi into a hybrid roller coaster. Its two wooden tracks were replaced by a single steel track, with portions of the original support structure reused. The ride reopened as Iron Gwazi on March 11, 2022, becoming North America's tallest, steepest, and fastest hybrid roller coaster. Iron Gwazi received positive reviews from critics and won Best New Roller Coaster in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication.
17.9.23
Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger.
Rod Steiger (1925–2002) was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters. He is closely associated with the art of method acting, embodying the characters he played, which at times led to clashes with directors and co-stars. He starred with Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront (1954), playing Charley, the mobster brother of Brando's character. He played the title character Sol Nazerman in The Pawnbroker (1964), and an opportunistic Russian politician in David Lean's Doctor Zhivago (1965). Steiger won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Mississippi police chief Bill Gillespie opposite Sidney Poitier in the film In the Heat of the Night (1967). During the 1970s, Steiger turned to European productions in his search for more demanding roles. He portrayed Napoleon in Waterloo (1970) and a Mexican bandit in Sergio Leone's Duck, You Sucker! (1971). He ended the decade playing a disturbed priest in The Amityville Horror (1979).
Rod Steiger (1925–2002) was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters. He is closely associated with the art of method acting, embodying the characters he played, which at times led to clashes with directors and co-stars. He starred with Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront (1954), playing Charley, the mobster brother of Brando's character. He played the title character Sol Nazerman in The Pawnbroker (1964), and an opportunistic Russian politician in David Lean's Doctor Zhivago (1965). Steiger won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Mississippi police chief Bill Gillespie opposite Sidney Poitier in the film In the Heat of the Night (1967). During the 1970s, Steiger turned to European productions in his search for more demanding roles. He portrayed Napoleon in Waterloo (1970) and a Mexican bandit in Sergio Leone's Duck, You Sucker! (1971). He ended the decade playing a disturbed priest in The Amityville Horror (1979).
16.9.23
Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released on 17 September 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, in November 2014 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, in April 2015 for Windows, and in March 2022 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The seventh main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, it is set within the fictional state of San Andreas (based on Southern California) and its city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles). The single-player story follows three protagonists and their heist attempts. Grand Theft Auto Online, the game's online multiplayer mode, offers a number of different cooperative and competitive game modes. The game received critical acclaim, with praise directed at its multiple protagonist design, open world, presentation, and gameplay. It is considered among the best video games ever made and is the second-best-selling video game ever, with more than 180 million copies sold.
Grand Theft Auto V is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released on 17 September 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, in November 2014 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, in April 2015 for Windows, and in March 2022 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The seventh main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, it is set within the fictional state of San Andreas (based on Southern California) and its city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles). The single-player story follows three protagonists and their heist attempts. Grand Theft Auto Online, the game's online multiplayer mode, offers a number of different cooperative and competitive game modes. The game received critical acclaim, with praise directed at its multiple protagonist design, open world, presentation, and gameplay. It is considered among the best video games ever made and is the second-best-selling video game ever, with more than 180 million copies sold.
14.9.23
Love Story (Taylor Swift song)
Love Story (Taylor Swift song).
"Love Story" is a country pop song written and sung by Taylor Swift (pictured). It was released on September 15, 2008, as the lead single from Swift's album Fearless. Swift used Romeo and Juliet as a reference point while writing "Love Story". The lyrics are about a couple's happy ending after enduring a troubled romance. Critics praised the production as catchy and have considered it one of Swift's best singles. "Love Story" peaked in the top five on charts of at least seven countries including the US, where it is Swift's best-selling single. Its music video won Video of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards and CMT Music Awards in 2009. Following the dispute over the ownership of Swift's back catalog, Swift re-recorded the song and released it as "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" in 2021. The re-recorded single topped the Hot Country Songs chart and made Swift the second artist, after Dolly Parton, to reach number one with both the original and re-recorded versions of a song.
"Love Story" is a country pop song written and sung by Taylor Swift (pictured). It was released on September 15, 2008, as the lead single from Swift's album Fearless. Swift used Romeo and Juliet as a reference point while writing "Love Story". The lyrics are about a couple's happy ending after enduring a troubled romance. Critics praised the production as catchy and have considered it one of Swift's best singles. "Love Story" peaked in the top five on charts of at least seven countries including the US, where it is Swift's best-selling single. Its music video won Video of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards and CMT Music Awards in 2009. Following the dispute over the ownership of Swift's back catalog, Swift re-recorded the song and released it as "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" in 2021. The re-recorded single topped the Hot Country Songs chart and made Swift the second artist, after Dolly Parton, to reach number one with both the original and re-recorded versions of a song.
29.8.23
The Next Day
The Next Day.
The Next Day is the 25th studio album by the English musician David Bowie (pictured), released in March 2013. It was his first studio release in ten years, as Bowie had retreated from public view after undergoing surgery for a blocked artery in 2004. Co-produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti, the album was recorded in secret in New York City between May 2011 and October 2012. Primarily an art-rock album, The Next Day references Bowie's earlier glam and funk releases. The album was released through ISO Records in association with Columbia Records. The lead single, "Where Are We Now?", and news of the album were posted online on 8 January 2013, Bowie's 66th birthday, surprising fans who thought that he had retired from music. The Next Day topped charts worldwide and debuted at number one and two on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200, respectively. Bowie's highest-charting US album to date, it was praised by critics as Bowie's best in decades and placed on several year-end lists.
The Next Day is the 25th studio album by the English musician David Bowie (pictured), released in March 2013. It was his first studio release in ten years, as Bowie had retreated from public view after undergoing surgery for a blocked artery in 2004. Co-produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti, the album was recorded in secret in New York City between May 2011 and October 2012. Primarily an art-rock album, The Next Day references Bowie's earlier glam and funk releases. The album was released through ISO Records in association with Columbia Records. The lead single, "Where Are We Now?", and news of the album were posted online on 8 January 2013, Bowie's 66th birthday, surprising fans who thought that he had retired from music. The Next Day topped charts worldwide and debuted at number one and two on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200, respectively. Bowie's highest-charting US album to date, it was praised by critics as Bowie's best in decades and placed on several year-end lists.
28.8.23
Lost in Translation (film)
Lost in Translation (film).
Lost in Translation is a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola (pictured). Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading American movie star who travels to Tokyo and befriends Charlotte, played by Scarlett Johansson. The film explores themes of alienation and disconnection against a backdrop of cultural displacement in Japan. Coppola started writing the film after spending time in Tokyo and becoming fond of the city. She kept a flexible schedule during filming and allowed a significant amount of improvisation. Lost in Translation premiered on August 29, 2003, at the Telluride Film Festival and had a theatrical release on September 12, 2003. Critics praised the performances of Murray and Johansson, as well as the writing and direction of Coppola; minor criticism was given to the film's depiction of Japan. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as three Golden Globe Awards and three British Academy Film Awards.
Lost in Translation is a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola (pictured). Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading American movie star who travels to Tokyo and befriends Charlotte, played by Scarlett Johansson. The film explores themes of alienation and disconnection against a backdrop of cultural displacement in Japan. Coppola started writing the film after spending time in Tokyo and becoming fond of the city. She kept a flexible schedule during filming and allowed a significant amount of improvisation. Lost in Translation premiered on August 29, 2003, at the Telluride Film Festival and had a theatrical release on September 12, 2003. Critics praised the performances of Murray and Johansson, as well as the writing and direction of Coppola; minor criticism was given to the film's depiction of Japan. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as three Golden Globe Awards and three British Academy Film Awards.
29.7.23
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan.
Christopher Nolan (born 30 July 1970) is a British-American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, Nolan is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century, and has been nominated for five Academy Awards, five British Academy Film Awards and six Golden Globe Awards. His films have grossed $5 billion worldwide, and include The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012), The Prestige (2006), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk (2017) and Oppenheimer (2023). Inception earned Nolan two Oscar nominations – Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. For Dunkirk, he also earned two Oscar nominations, including his first for Best Director. He has co-written several of his films with his brother Jonathan, and runs the production company Syncopy Inc. with his wife Emma Thomas. In 2015, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time, and in 2019, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to film.
Christopher Nolan (born 30 July 1970) is a British-American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, Nolan is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century, and has been nominated for five Academy Awards, five British Academy Film Awards and six Golden Globe Awards. His films have grossed $5 billion worldwide, and include The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012), The Prestige (2006), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk (2017) and Oppenheimer (2023). Inception earned Nolan two Oscar nominations – Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. For Dunkirk, he also earned two Oscar nominations, including his first for Best Director. He has co-written several of his films with his brother Jonathan, and runs the production company Syncopy Inc. with his wife Emma Thomas. In 2015, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time, and in 2019, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to film.
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