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Los Angeles Times
40 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
City paints over 2nd Street Tunnel graffiti. Taggers return within hours
Less than a day after city workers painted the 2nd Street Tunnel, long an L.A. graffiti haven, taggers covered the walls of the iconic tunnel again, according to an Instagram post. Video footage posted by user @grafftv appeared to show people spray-painting new graffiti on top of blank walls as motorists drove by. 'Less than 24 hours after the 2nd Street tunnel in downtown Los Angeles was painted a sterile white for the first time in over six months, the city's graffiti underground roared back to life,' the user posted. 'What had been a clean slate at noon became by midnight a living gallery of street expression, filled with burners, rollers, and painted signatures from L.A.'s most well known vandals.' City officials did not immediately respond to an inquiry about whether or when they would repaint the walls of the tunnel, which was finished in 1924 and runs from South Figueroa Street to Hill Street. The 1,500-foot white-tiled tunnel is an L.A. landmark, featured in Hollywood movies such as the sci-fi epic 'Blade Runner' and the biographical drama 'The Soloist.' It is also a popular location for car commercials, with more than 70 shot there between 2006 and 2009.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
5 must-read sci-fi novels that made the leap to screen
With the rapid advancement of science and technology, we are gradually inching closer to the realities depicted in science fiction media. Exploring a wide array of themes and ideas like cyborgs, AI, and extraterrestrial beings, the popularity of science fiction media has seen a surge. However, sci-fi media does not only depict new realities, but ultimately also makes us question what these realities would mean for us. An exploration of the world, but also an exploration of humanity, here are a few sci-fi novels with screen adaptations that urge us to interrogate ourselves as well as the world around us: The inspiration behind Blade Runner, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is set in a post-apocalyptic future where most humans have migrated to other planets. The novel follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter tasked with eliminating rogue androids on Earth that are nearly indistinguishable from humans. Each interaction with an android progressively blurs the boundaries between them and humans. The novel is set in a world where androids are empathetic and humans emotionally detached, ultimately leading to the question what it means to be human. Written by Liu Cixin, the first book in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, The Three-Body Problem (Head of Zeus, pages 448, Rs 374), is one of the most distinguished sci-fi novels from the 21st century. The premise of the novel involves humans coming into contact with an alien civilisation for the first time. However, instead of just focusing on the hard science, the novel also delves into the philosophical and socio-political consequences of this discovery, including ethical dilemmas and political uprisings. The novel got adapted into a series by Netflix in 2024, with its second season currently in the works. Stainslaw Rem's Solaris (Faber & Faber, pages 224, Rs 1035), considered a sci-fi classic, inspired two movies with corresponding titles including the film directed by the auteur, Andrei Tarkovsky. The novel follows a crew of scientists on a space station attempting to understand the extraterrestrial intelligence that takes the form of a vast ocean in the planet Solaris. During their investigation, they are haunted by their past memories, forcing them to first confront themselves and their experiences. The novel contemplates whether we can understand what lies outside without understanding what lies within us first. This collection of short stories includes Story of Your Life, the inspiration behind the film Arrival. Stories of Your Life and Others (Vintage Books, pages 304, Rs 1584) by Ted Chiang integrates hard science and philosophy to construct narratives with emotional depth. The stories explore the human condition through experiments involving language, time, belief, etc. Chiang explores these various themes with relation to humanity and human relationships. Klara and the Sun (Faber & Faber, pages 352, Rs 599) is authored by the Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. The novel is narrated by Klara, an Artificial Friend who waits in a store to be chosen by a human. Klara eventually gets picked to be a companion to a teenage girl with health issues and is adamant on understanding and helping her. Klara and the Sun contemplates on uncertainties like who can love, and does it matter who loves. A movie adaptation of Klara and the Sun is currently underway, reportedly directed by Taika Waititi.
CNET
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
This Dark and Atmospheric '90s Flick Is a Sci-Fi Classic, and It's Streaming Free on Tubi
The '90s were the heyday of techno-noir movies, flicks that combine the cynical atmosphere and jaded perspectives of film noir with the dystopian settings and altered reality of science fiction. Though movies like The Matrix may have exploded the popularity of the genre, there were also films that didn't get the attention they deserved on release. One of my overlooked favorites is Dark City, a mind-bending techno-noir thriller that explores the idea of identity against the backdrop of a city swathed in darkness. Released in 1998, the underrated gem preceded The Matrix by a year, and it's streaming for free on Tubi right now. Watch on Tubi I've been a fan of techno-noir vibes since my first time watching Blade Runner, and the '90s delivered a spate of excellent options that let me feast my eyes on beautiful sets, amazing stories and worlds that felt real and gritty in the best of ways. Dark City delivers a futuristic city swathed in shadows, with vibes from the 1950s like automats, or the costume design, and it's a style I can't get enough of. A man wakes up in a bathtub with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Almost immediately, things go off the rails. There's a dead woman in the next room, a cryptic phone call telling our unknown protagonist to get out of there, and a mystery that begins to unfold in the dark streets of the city. John Murdoch figures out who he is slowly through a series of clues, like his name in a ledger at the motel and his briefcase. As he tries to figure out what happened, he's beset on two sides. Police Inspector Frank Bumstead is trying to unravel a case of dead prostitutes that's leading him toward John. And then there are the mysterious "strangers." The strangers Jasin Boland/New Line Cinema Tall, pale men who seemingly have the ability to change reality via "tuning." John is cornered by these strangers, but in a moment of desperation manages to alter reality and escape their clutches. Soon after, the clock strikes midnight, and John watches as every person in the city falls asleep, and the strangers use their mysterious abilities to change the architecture of the city itself. As John tries to recover his memories, he remembers he is from a small town outside the city called Shell Beach. However, any attempts to reach it end in failure. At this point, John is apprehended by the inspector, who believes him when he explains that something strange is going on in the city and uses his ability to tune to prove it. The atmosphere, set design, and overall cinematography in Dark City make every frame worth noticing. The 100-minute length is infused with mystery, drama and more questions than answers. The strangers stalk John and the inspector, a local doctor who has information about the strangers and where they came from, and the city continues to change and trap everyone within its alleys. I won't spoil the third act for you when you find out what the strangers are really after, and the methods they employ to find answers. When John begins to unravel the mystery he woke up inside of, things go from weird to truly out there. The murders, the amnesia and the city are all linked by the strangers, and once you find out what happened, there is no going back. Dark City reached cult classic status with good reason. While it might not have been a box office hit, it's still an amazing watch 27 years later. It's one of those sci-fi movies that gets me every time, and the cast delivers a top-notch performance. Sream it for free on Tubi, and discover the mystery for yourself.
CNET
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
This '90s Movie Is a Sci-Fi Techno-Noir Gem, and It's Streaming Free on Tubi
Techno-noir may not have ever been a major genre, but it delivers twists and turns in a futuristic city where things are darker than they seem. Films like Johnny Mnemonic, Blade Runner and 12 Monkeys popularized the genre, but they're far from the only options. One of my overlooked favorites of the genre is Dark City, a mind-bending techno-noir thriller that explores the idea of identity against a city swathed in darkness. Released in 1998, the underrated gem preceded The Matrix by a year, and it's streaming for free on Tubi right now Watch on Tubi I've been a fan of techno-noir vibes since my first time watching Blade Runner, and the '90s delivered a spate of excellent options that let me feast my eyes on beautiful sets, amazing stories and worlds that felt real and gritty in the best of ways. Dark City delivers a futuristic city swathed in shadows, with vibes from the 1950s like automats, or the costume design, and it's a style I can't get enough of. A man wakes up in a bathtub with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Almost immediately, things go off the rails. There's a dead woman in the next room, a cryptic phone call telling our unknown protagonist to get out of there, and a mystery that begins to unfold in the dark streets of the city. John Murdoch figures out who he is slowly through a series of clues, like his name in a ledger at the motel and his briefcase. As he tries to figure out what happened, he's beset on two sides. Police Inspector Frank Bumstead is trying to unravel a case of dead prostitutes that's leading him toward John. And then there are the mysterious "strangers." Tall, pale men who seemingly have the ability to change reality via "tuning." John is cornered by these strangers, but in a moment of desperation manages to alter reality and escape their clutches. Soon after, the clock strikes midnight, and John watches as every person in the city falls asleep, and the strangers use their mysterious abilities to change the architecture of the city itself. As John tries to recover his memories, he remembers he is from a small town outside the city called Shell Beach. However, any attempts to reach it end in failure. At this point, John is apprehended by the inspector, who believes him when he explains that something strange is going on in the city and uses his ability to tune to prove it. The atmosphere, set design, and overall cinematography in Dark City make every frame worth noticing. The 100-minute length is infused with mystery, drama and more questions than answers. The strangers stalk John and the inspector, a local doctor who has information about the strangers and where they came from, and the city continues to change and trap everyone within its alleys. I won't spoil the third act for you when you find out what the strangers are really after, and the methods they employ to find answers. When John begins to unravel the mystery he woke up inside of, things go from weird to truly out there. The murders, the amnesia and the city are all linked by the strangers, and once you find out what happened, there is no going back. Dark City reached cult classic status with good reason. While it might not have been a box office hit, it's still an amazing watch 27 years later. It's one of those sci-fi movies that gets me every time, and the cast delivers a top-notch performance. Sream it for free on Tubi, and discover the mystery for yourself.
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Harrison Ford Earns First-Ever Emmy Nomination At 83-Years-Old
With a career as long and storied as Harrison Ford's, it's easy to believe the actor has accrued his fair share of prestigious awards and other distinguished accolades. Days after celebrating his 83rd birthday, however, the legendary Star Wars and Indiana Jones actor has officially added a fresh feather to his cap, earning his first-ever Emmy nomination for Apple TV+'s comedy drama, Shrinking. As the streaming provider's talked-about new series looks ahead to its third season, Ford has secured an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The iconic actor will compete alongside several other prominent comedic talents for the award, including Colman Domingo, Jeff Hiller, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Michael Urie, Bowen Yang and Ike Barinholtz. First premiering in 2023, Shrinking follows a grieving therapist (Jason Segel) who decides to take a different approach to his typical treatment methods. Rather than analyzing his patients' problems, he instead decides to tell them what he really thinks, causing unforeseeable consequences for doctor and patient alike. Debuting in the first season of the series as Segel's on-screen colleague Dr. Paul Rhoades, Ford has earned universally positive acclaim for his performance in the series, with many highlighting the character's battle with Parkinson's disease as a particularly strong area of the show. In the past, Ford has been far more active in the mainstream film industry, as seen through his work on Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner and countless other well-known movies. For his contributions to the field, he garnered both an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination for 1996's Witness. Since expanding into television, Ford has continued to rake in several sought-after career accolades, leading him to earn the Critics' Choice Television Award, the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for Shrinking. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
