# strange new worlds (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover strange new worlds. Page: Feed: --- ## [5 Best Dolly Parton Movies Of All Time, Ranked](https://www.slashfilm.com/2244304/dolly-parton-best-movies-ranked/) _2026-08-26 · staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ We will always love Dolly Parton, so we're highlighting her five very best movies. It's time for a movie marathon in her honor. ## [The Dog Stars Review: Jacob Elordi And Margaret Qualley Try To Survive Ridley Scott's Post-Apocalyptic Oddity](https://www.slashfilm.com/2243737/the-dog-stars-review-jacob-elordi-margaret-qualley-movie/) _2026-08-26 · staff@slashfilm.com (Chris Evangelista) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars, featuring Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley, is an odd post-apocalyptic drama. Here's our review. ## [This '80s Comedy-Drama Movie With Dolly Parton Still Holds Up Today](https://www.slashfilm.com/2244260/dolly-parton-80s-comedy-drama-movie-steel-magnolias-holds-up-today/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ In the wake of Dolly Parton's passing, we're honoring her by celebrating one of her very best films that you should absolutely watch. ## [The Only Major Star Trek Character Who Never Got A Good Story Of Their Own](https://www.slashfilm.com/2195109/star-trek-enterprise-travis-mayweather-no-good-story/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Star Trek generally did a decent job of showcasing its ensemble casts, but there was one character in Star Trek: Enterprise who was just sort of ... there. ## [A New Fantasy Movie Set Unwanted Box Office Record For Andrew Garfield](https://www.slashfilm.com/2243249/andrew-garfield-fantasy-movie-the-magic-faraway-tree-box-office/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Did you know that Andrew Garfield is starring in a fantasy movie out in theaters right now? Based on the box office performance ... probably not. ## [Dolly Parton, Music Icon And Oscar-Nominated 9 To 5 Star, Dead At 80](https://www.slashfilm.com/2243963/dolly-parton-music-icon-9-to-5-star-dead-obituary/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Country music icon and screen star Dolly Parton has sadly died at the age of 80, and she leaves behind an incredible legacy. ## [Prime Video's RoboCop Series Just Found The Actor Who Could Make It Must-Watch TV](https://www.slashfilm.com/2243917/dan-stevens-alex-murphy-robocop-prime-video-series-casting/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Prime Video's RoboCop TV series has found its star, and they might just make this highly questionable project worthwhile. ## [Jeff Bridges And A Legendary Director Were In One Of The Best '70s Political Thrillers](https://www.slashfilm.com/2242034/jeff-bridges-legendary-director-john-huston-political-thriller-winter-kills/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ If you're looking to watch one of the most compelling political thrillers of the 1970s, you need to watch this film starring Jeff Bridges. ## [Ian McKellen's Underrated 2025 Heist Movie From A Legendary Director Is A Hulu Must-Watch](https://www.slashfilm.com/2243787/ian-mckellen-underrated-heist-movie-the-christophers-streaming-hulu/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ You should definitely check out this Ian McKellen-starring, Steven Soderbergh-directed heist flick that's now streaming on Hulu. ## [This Kirk Douglas '80s Sci-Fi War Movie Is A Perfect Watch For Alternate History Fans](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241942/kirk-douglas-80s-sci-fi-war-movie-alternate-history-the-final-countdown/) _2026-08-25 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Alternate history fans should check out this 1980s sci-fi movie that stars Kirk Douglas and features time travel (among other things). ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/asn24BnLoeEk) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [41 Years Ago Today: Michael J. Fox Had The No. 1 And No. 2 Movies In America On The Same Weekend](https://www.slashfilm.com/2238118/michael-j-fox-number-one-two-movies-same-weekend-41-year-anniversary/) _2026-08-23 · staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Back to the Future wasn't the only box office mega-hit that Michael J. Fox starred in on this exact weekend 41 years ago. ## [Sidney Poitier Made His Directorial Debut With A Subversive Western That Needs More Love](https://www.slashfilm.com/2214534/sidney-poitier-directorial-debut-western-buck-and-the-preacher/) _2026-08-23 · staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Buck and the Preacher deserves more recognition as one of the best Westerns of the 1970s, and arguably of the late 20th Century. ## [This Short-Lived 2010s Fantasy Series Could Have Been A Comedic Classic](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241771/galavant-2010s-fantasy-comedy-series-canceled-too-soon/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ If the serious, epic approach to fantasy isn't your cup of tea, you might enjoy the comedic fantasy of a show like ABC's Galavant, which was canceled too soon. ## [Sean Connery's '80s Sci-Fi Western Doesn't Get The Recognition It Deserves](https://www.slashfilm.com/2237736/sean-connery-outland-80s-sci-fi-western/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ In the midst of the Star Wars fever of the early '80s, Sean Connery's space Western was overlooked - but it's well worth watching. ## [5 Marvel Weapons That Can Destroy An Entire Universe](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241168/marvel-weapons-destroy-entire-universe/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Weapons like Mjolnir might be powerful, but these Marvel Comics objects could wreak havoc on pretty much the whole universe. ## [Stephen King's Former Alias, Richard Bachman, Appeared In An Adaptation Of The Stand](https://www.slashfilm.com/2186003/stephen-king-alias-richard-bachman-cameo-the-stand-marvel-comic/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ A comic book adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand featured a cameo appearance from Richard Bachman, King's frequent pseudonym. ## [Emily Blunt's 2016 Murder Mystery On Netflix Is A Fascinating Time Capsule](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241208/emily-blunt-2016-murder-mystery-thriller-the-girl-on-the-train-streaming-netflix/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Netflix is currently streaming this Emily Blunt-starring murder mystery movie, itself a legitimate pop cultural time capsule. ## [Erin Moriarty Made Her Movie Debut In A Sci-Fi Flop Co-Written By Seth Rogen](https://www.slashfilm.com/2202459/erin-moriarty-movie-debut-sci-fi-flop-the-watch/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ This sci-fi flop marked Erin Moriarty's film debut and was co-written by her eventual The Boys producer Seth Rogen, no less. ## [Tom Cruise Has A Small Cameo In One Of The Most Rewatchable '80s Westerns](https://www.slashfilm.com/2239675/tom-cruise-cameo-80s-western-young-guns/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Tom Cruise's early filmography is a treasure trove of interesting projects, including a small appearance in this beloved 1980s Western. ## [This Action Star's 2014 Hercules Movie Was A Disastrous Box Office Flop](https://www.slashfilm.com/2239665/scott-adkins-the-legend-of-hercules-box-office-flop/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Scott Adkins is known for bringing the thrills to action movies, but this 2014 box office flop has been mostly forgotten. ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hUjbFyHXYV1z) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Out Of The Further Proves One Thing About The Insidious Franchise](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241493/out-of-the-further-proof-one-thing-insidious-franchise-sequels/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ While Insidious: Out of the Further is the sixth movie in the Insidious franchise, it's also proof of the horror property's potential longevity. ## [Gilligan's Island Star Bob Denver's Second Movie Featured An Acting Legend](https://www.slashfilm.com/2239654/gilligans-island-bob-denver-movie-take-her-shes-mine-legend-james-stewart/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Bob Denver played a very different character compared to his time on Gilligan's Island in this romantic comedy starring an acting legend. ## [10 Best Marvel Post-Credits Scenes, Ranked](https://www.slashfilm.com/2239292/marvel-best-post-credits-scenes-ranked/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Sam Stone) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Marvel Studios made a tradition of credits scenes starting with Iron Man in 2008, and we think these are the best post-credits scenes in the MCU. ## [Tom Holland Was 'Angry' That He Missed Out On This Awful Crime Thriller](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241324/tom-holland-angry-lost-role-november-criminals/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Tom Holland was angry to miss out on this crime thriller, but not getting cast may have been the best thing for his career. ## [5 Forgotten Superhero TV Shows That Still Hold Up Today](https://www.slashfilm.com/2239552/forgotten-superhero-shows-still-hold-up-today/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Chances are pretty good that you've never heard of these five forgotten superhero TV shows, but if you're on the hunt for something obscure, give them a try. ## [Samuel L. Jackson's 2000s Anime Series Is Based On An Awesome Manga](https://www.slashfilm.com/2239685/samuel-l-jackson-2000s-anime-series-afro-samurai/) _2026-08-22 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ If you've never seen this 2000s anime series executive produced and starring Samuel L. Jackson, you need to head over to Crunchyroll and get on that. ## [How To Watch Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey At Home](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241966/how-watch-christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-at-home/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Seeing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey on the big screen is one of the best theatrical experiences of the year. Here's when you can revisit the film at home. ## [It Ends Director Alex Ullom On Why Liminal Horror Is So Popular \[Exclusive\]](https://www.slashfilm.com/2240805/it-ends-director-alex-ullom-liminal-horror-popularity/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ The director of the existential horror film It Ends explains why liminal horror is such a big deal right now and why it's resonating with audiences. ## [The GTA 6 Leak Situation Explained](https://www.denofgeek.com/games/gta-6-leak-situation-explained/) _2026-08-21 · Alec Bojalad · Den of Geek_ The past week has turned into full-blown chaos for Rockstar Games, as a wave of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage has spiraled into a legal fight over the identity of the person, or people, behind them. The ordeal started roughly around August 18, when gameplay clips began circulating online under the alias “Cyberleek.” The \[…\] The post The GTA 6 Leak Situation Explained appeared first on Den of… ## [Mizu Is Back: Blue Eye Samurai Season 2’s Release Date Window and First Teaser Revealed](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/blue-eye-samurai-season-2-release-date-window-first-teaser/) _2026-08-21 · Alec Bojalad · Den of Geek_ The hunt is back on. Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai is officially gearing up for another round of blood-soaked justice, and fans finally have a date to mark on their calendars. The streamer announced that season 2 will premiere sometime during January 2027 at Anime NYC, ending a wait that has stretched on since the series \[…\] The post Mizu Is Back: Blue Eye Samurai Season 2’s Release Date Window and… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Yj07u2rSekVj) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Keanu Reeves And Seth Rogen's Whimsical 2025 Fantasy Movie Is A Great Weekend Watch On Prime Video](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241844/keanu-reeves-seth-rogen-fantasy-movie-good-fortune-streaming-prime-video/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen star opposite Aziz Ansari in his enjoyable feature directing debut, which is currently on Prime Video. ## [Joel Kinnaman's 96-Minute Action Thriller Is Officially Prime Video's Biggest Streaming Hit](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241764/joel-kinnaman-action-thriller-icefall-streaming-prime-video-august-2026/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Joel Kinnaman is currently king of the Prime Video charts thanks to this little-seen action thriller flick that he starred in. ## [Train to Busan Director Yeon Sang-ho on Colony and the Fear of Community](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/train-to-busan-director-yeon-sang-ho-colony-fearing-community/) _2026-08-21 · Joe George · Den of Geek_ At first glance, the new movie Colony seems to cover a lot of the same ground that South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho explored in his 2016 breakout Train to Busan. In Colony, people transform into rabid killers and invade a public space, this time a shopping mall instead of a commuter train. But where the \[…\] The post Train to Busan Director Yeon Sang-ho on Colony and the Fear of Community… ## [Mark Wahlberg's 108-Minute Dog Adventure Movie Is Getting A Second Life On Netflix](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241727/mark-wahlberg-dog-adventure-movie-arthur-the-king-streaming-netflix-august-2026/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Netflix subscribers have taken an interest in this Mark Wahlberg-led dog adventure flick, which initially did so-so in theaters. ## [Silo Season 3 Episode 8 Finally Explains The True Purpose Of The Silos](https://www.slashfilm.com/2239293/silo-season-3-episode-8-true-purpose-silos-explained/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ We now know why the silos were created thanks to Silo Season 3, Episode 8, and the answer might not be what you're expecting. ## [Blake Lively's 86-Minute Shark Horror Movie Blows Up Netflix's Top Charts](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241652/blake-lively-shark-horror-movie-the-shallows-streaming-netflix-august-2026/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ The Shallows hit theaters in 2016, but is currently blowing up on Netflix. If you missed it, be sure to catch up with one of the best shark movies ever. ## [The Dog Stars: First Reactions To Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Movie Surface Online](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241636/ridley-scott-the-dog-stars-movie-first-reactions/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Early screenings of Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic sci-fi flick The Dog Stars have begun. Here's what folks are saying about the film so far. ## [The Pitt Season 3 Trailer: The Best Medical Show Ever Sticks To Its Annual Schedule](https://www.slashfilm.com/2241595/the-pitt-season-3-trailer/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ The Pitt Season 3 trailer is here, which shows Dr. Robby returning from his sabbatical and finding chaos waiting for him. ## [39 Years Ago Today: Low-Budget Romance Became A Global Hit And Produced An Oscar-Winning No. 1 Song](https://www.slashfilm.com/2237009/dirty-dancing-movie-premiere-39-year-anniversary/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ On top of its box office success, this low-budget romantic drama turned surprise smash-hit featured an Oscar-winning, chart-topping song. ## [Jon Favreau Talks Embracing Natural Storytelling With Nat Geo’s ‘Lion’](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/jon-favreau-embracing-natural-storytelling-nat-geo-lion/) _2026-08-21 · Alec Bojalad · Den of Geek_ Two creative forces from two very different disciplines — one a blockbuster filmmaker with a penchant for spectacle and humanity, the other a nature documentarian with decades of field experience — have formed an unlikely partnership for a new project about the world of nature. Jon Favreau, director of Iron Man and the live-action remake \[…\] The post Jon Favreau Talks Embracing Natural… ## [Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma: A Guide to the Slasher References](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-guide-slasher-references/) _2026-08-21 · Joe George · Den of Geek_ This article contains spoilers for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Jane Schoenbrun‘s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is a distinctive film, a mix of surreal postmodernism, gender critique, and surprising humor. It’s also a celebration of ’80s slashers, filled with references to movies that most people dismiss as tasteless trash, even \[…\] The post Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma: A… ## [15 Hit TV Shows You Wouldn’t Guess from the Awful Pilot Episode](https://www.denofgeek.com/msn/15-hit-tv-shows-you-wouldnt-guess-from-the-awful-pilot-episode/) _2026-08-21 · Leandro Beroldo · Den of Geek_ A great television series can hide behind a terrible first impression. Sometimes the pilot is awkward, the characters feel unfinished, the jokes land badly, or the premise seems unsure of what it wants to be. That can be surprising when the same show eventually becomes a cultural favorite with devoted fans and unforgettable episodes. Reddit users named series that made them question why anyone… ## [15 Movies That Tricked Us All With Their Marketing](https://www.denofgeek.com/msn/15-movies-that-tricked-us-all-with-their-marketing/) _2026-08-21 · Fernanda Arnaud · Den of Geek_ Sometimes the best way to sell a movie is apparently to lie about it a little. Trailers have hidden main characters, made comedies look like horror movies, convinced audiences an actor would survive much longer than they did, and occasionally avoided showing what the movie was actually about. Usually, finding out you've been misled would be annoying. With movies, it can make the first viewing even… ## [84 Years Ago Today: Disney Released The Animated Classic That Traumatized Generations Of Children](https://www.slashfilm.com/2236966/bambi-disney-animated-movie-84-year-anniversary/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Sandy Schaefer) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Disney has specialized in heartbreaking deaths for 84 years, dating back to the theatrical release of this classic animated film. ## [Stephanie Williams Talks Bringing the Smile Entity to the Gridiron In New Comic Series](https://www.denofgeek.com/comics/stephanie-williams-smile-entity-new-comic-series/) _2026-08-21 · Alec Bojalad · Den of Geek_ Few things are as sweet as a smile. It’s a sentiment most of us believe or, at the very least, have heard time and time again through songs, poems, or films. American filmmaker Parker Finn had other plans for that idea when he unleashed Smile in 2022, turning the universal expression of warmth into something \[…\] The post Stephanie Williams Talks Bringing the Smile Entity to the Gridiron In New… ## [15 of America’s Most Devious Moments](https://www.denofgeek.com/msn/15-of-americas-most-devious-moments/) _2026-08-21 · Leandro Beroldo · Den of Geek_ American history has plenty of moments that sound like spy fiction until the documents prove they actually happened. Secret operations, covert interventions, questionable intelligence, political manipulation, and military plans were sometimes kept away from the public for years or even decades. Some were carried out with extraordinary secrecy, while others remained proposals that were ultimately… ## [45 Years Ago Today: A Horror Comedy Opened—and Its Werewolf Created An Oscar Category](https://www.slashfilm.com/2236751/american-werewolf-in-london-horror-comedy-45-year-anniversary/) _2026-08-21 · staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) · /Film - Movie & TV News, Trailers, Interviews, & Reviews_ Today we're honoring one of the greatest horror comedies of all time on its 45th anniversary. A movie so impressive, it won an inaugural Oscar. ## [15 People Sharing Their Misfortune for All to See Online](https://www.denofgeek.com/msn/15-people-sharing-their-misfortune-for-all-to-see-online/) _2026-08-21 · Leandro Beroldo · Den of Geek_ There is a special kind of bad luck that becomes almost impossible not to laugh at once a picture captures the exact moment everything went wrong. The internet is full of people who have experienced those beautifully unfortunate moments and decided that keeping the story to themselves would be a waste. A ruined meal, an expensive mistake, a badly timed accident, or a perfectly ordinary day taking… ## [15 People Share the Movie They Completely Misunderstood the First Time](https://www.denofgeek.com/msn/15-people-share-the-movie-they-completely-misunderstood-the-first-time/) _2026-08-21 · Fernanda Arnaud · Den of Geek_ Some movies make perfect sense the first time around. Others need a second viewing, a few more years of life experience, or someone pointing out that the action movie you loved as a teenager was actually making fun of everything you thought was cool about it. When Reddit users shared the movies they initially misunderstood, their reasons ranged from missing major themes to simply not getting the… ## [15 of Our Creepiest Mysteries That Remain Unsolved](https://www.denofgeek.com/msn/15-of-our-creepiest-mysteries-that-remain-unsolved/) _2026-08-21 · Fernanda Arnaud · Den of Geek_ There are mysteries that seem like they should have an answer by now. A person vanishes after making a phone call. Three women disappear from the same house without taking their belongings. A hijacker jumps out of an airplane with $200,000 and is never definitively seen again. Years turn into decades, searches get bigger, and theories pile up, but the central question stays exactly where it…