Briefing: Boilermakers trip No. 3 Michigan, reign in Big Ten
Strategic angle: Oscar Cluff scored 21 points as Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan to win its first Big Ten tournament since 2023.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Entertainment
Film, music, celebrities, awards, gossip, and pop culture.
Briefing: Oscars: Hollywood's big night begins on the red carpet
Strategic angle: The Academy Awards: too long, too fancy, a bit too pleased with themselves, and still the only thing anyone will be talking about for a bit.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture
Strategic angle: Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis
Strategic angle: As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with its identity and future amidst changing cultural landscapes.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Leafs star Matthews (knee) injured in 'dirty play'
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Thursday night against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: 'Sinners' goes head-to-head with 'One Battle After Another' for Oscars glory
Strategic angle: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' are both front-runners in the race for the coveted Best Picture Oscar on Sunday.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: NMAP in the Movies
Strategic angle: Exploring the portrayal of NMAP in film and media.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Prediction markets want the Oscars to be your gateway drug to betting on everything
Strategic angle: The collaboration between the Golden Globes and Polymarket highlights the growing trend of using prediction markets for gambling.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: 5 Great Indie Games from GDC 2026
Strategic angle: Highlights from the GDC Festival of Gaming showcasing innovative indie titles.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: A Paramount-Warner Bros. movie slate could rule the 2027 box office, but is it sustainable?
Strategic angle: Paramount CEO David Ellison aims to produce 30 movies annually, leveraging popular franchises.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Perspective: My cultural awakening: a 60s folk band helped me find my place as a person of colour in Britain
Executive context: Dragged along by my dad to see Pentangle, I heard something ancient that kickstarted my obsession with this country’s folklore.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
SGA breaks Wilt's record: The 20 wildest facts of Thunder star's 127 games of dominance
With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Aayle's 'Might Mean More': An Analytical Perspective
Aayle's latest track, 'Might Mean More,' showcases soft synth pads and airy vocals, reflecting an evolving musical approach that merits attention.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: The Next 3-Series Shares BMW’s Future Look, But Not The Same Foundations
Strategic angle: An electric i3 sedan launches first, but BMW’s next 3-Series will keep combustion engines alive with a revised platform and a Neue Klasse design.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: I Watched 133 Movies In 2025 And Ranked Them By How Well The Cars Are Used
Strategic angle: I've actually seen all of the Academy's Best Picture nominees, maybe for the first time ever. Some of them even made these lists.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
Strategic angle: The Academy Awards officially adopted the 'Oscars' nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Perspective: King Conan is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s chance for a late-period masterpiece, like Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven
Executive context: If the long-mooted third instalment of the 80s sword and sorcery series finally gets off the ground, it could be Arnie’s chance to go from ageing action hero to cinematic totem.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
James Hurr's ‘Gitanita’ Marks Strategic Entry into FLAMENCA Records
James Hurr's debut single ‘Gitanita’ on FLAMENCA Records, featuring collaborations with STBAN, Sandra Carrasco, and Josemi Carmona, signals a calculated move in the music landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Perspective: Add to playlist: the dadaist cubist racket of Angine de Poitrine and the week’s best new tracks
Executive context: This hyped anonymous duo match the oddness of their costumes with shredding metal, microtonal flourishes and Dalek-style vocals.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Sleepless in Spain: Morrisey cancels Valencia concert over 'indescribable hell' of restless night
Strategic angle: British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing 'indescribable hell' from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival.
Editorial Staff Mar 13