Macy ), a garrulous and charismatic “gadabout of unknown origin” who is both the group’s explosives expert and the oldest man on the job (it’s a testament to the quality of Bentley’s film that Macy ...

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Big Big Train will release their brand new album, Woodcut, through InsideOut Music on February 6.

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The best-selling fantasy writer Holly Black recommends novels that blend the thrills of a well-executed crime with intrigue and sorcery. By Holly Black In her new book, “We Fell Apart,” the young ...

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By no means a fast-paced film but one rich with detail and strong performances, Train Dreams weaves one man's life through a ...