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‘Unbearably sexy in his rodenty way’: Benedict Cumberbatch’s 20 best films – ranked!

To mark the two-time Oscar nominee’s recent 50th birthday, we rate his finest screen roles – from hyper-British patricians and seething serpents, to ghastly Yanks, tragic codebreakers and sci-fi scoundrels

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How I kitted out my art studio in a small apartment in the Austrian Alps

Discover where Arjona Art paints her immersive fantasy scenes.

Creative Bloq

The hill I will die on: Yes, money can buy you happiness – if you spend it right

For the super-rich with cash to burn, all those Rolexes and rare Labubus may not fill the void. But for me, a little goes a long way, says writer Eleanor Margolis

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“James Franco Smells”: 43 Honest Stories From Folks Who Met Their Idol In Person

In your eyes – they’re untouchable, exactly who you needed them to be. So, you hang posters on the wall, replay the interviews a hundred times, and admire the version of them built from a distance. But reality has sharp edges. Meeting an idol can turn awe into disappointment in…

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I've played my share of cozy games, and Tales of the Shire is definitely one for the maximalist decorators

Minimalism is out, playing like cottagecore Smaug is in.

PC Gamer

The Ten Most Terrifying Dragons In Fantasy Fiction

These fantasy dragons aren't the wise and helpful type.

The Mary Sue

Kings under the Mountain! 33 Enshrouded players spent 10,000 hours to recreate this iconic location from The Lord of the Rings

It only required mining 220,000,000 blocks, so no biggie.

PC Gamer

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Riches vs Wealth: A Cautionary Tale From 'The Hobbit'

The story of dwarven king Thorin Oakenshield in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel perfectly illustrates how the relentless pursuit of wealth can undermine the fulfilling experience of true riches.

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Every Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit film ranked

One of the most storied franchises of all time, Middle Earth has brought us some majestic classics...and some duffers

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The Lord of the Rings timeline: A chronological trip through Middle-earth

A look at the Lord of the Rings timeline, according to the books

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