/**
 * Kinoverse - Master Editorial Publishing Design System
 * 
 * Engineered strictly to Blueprint V2.0.
 * Dark-Mode-First | Zero Layout Shift | 95+ Core Web Vitals | 0 Dependencies
 *
 * @package Kinoverse
 * @version 2.0.0
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Surfaces & Canvas (Deep Space Obsidian) */
  --surface-ground:    #0a0c10;
  --surface-card:      #121620;
  --surface-raised:    #181e2c;
  --surface-hover:     #1f273a;
  --surface-overlay:   #252f46;

  /* Borders & Scrims */
  --border-subtle:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-medium:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --border-active:     #00e054;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-primary:      #f8fafc; /* Pure high-contrast white */
  --text-body:         #cbd5e1; /* Soft slate for reading comfort */
  --text-secondary:    #94a3b8; /* Metadata, dates, bylines */
  --text-muted:        #64748b; /* Captions, disclaimers */

  /* Semantic Brand Accents */
  --brand-primary:     #00e054; /* Electric Acid Lime */
  --brand-primary-glow:rgba(0, 224, 84, 0.22);
  --brand-secondary:   #f59e0b; /* Amber Gold */
  --brand-tertiary:    #06b6d4; /* Electric Cyan */
  --brand-alert:       #ef4444; /* Ruby Alert */

  /* Scorecard Ratings */
  --score-masterpiece: #00e054; /* >= 9.0 */
  --score-positive:    #3b82f6; /* 7.0 - 8.9 */
  --score-mixed:       #f59e0b; /* 5.0 - 6.9 */
  --score-negative:    #ef4444; /* < 5.0 */

  /* Layout & Sizing */
  --container-max:     1280px;
  --header-height:     68px;
  --ticker-height:     38px;
  --sidebar-width:     340px;
  --radius-sm:         4px;
  --radius-md:         8px;
  --radius-lg:         14px;
  --radius-pill:       9999px;

  /* Font Families: Sora (Display) + Albert Sans (Body) + Times New Roman / Editorial Italic (Accent) */
  --font-display:      'Sora', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body:         'Albert Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-editorial:    'Times New Roman', Times, 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-mono:         'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-spring:       0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth:       0.2s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & GLOBAL BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  background-color: var(--surface-ground);
  color: var(--text-body);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--surface-ground);
  color: var(--text-body);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease-smooth);
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}

img, video, iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

em, i, .font-serif-italic, .editorial-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
}

blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-primary);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

/* Container */
.kino-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.site-content {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 999999;
  transition: top var(--ease-spring);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. PILLS, BADGES & ATOMS
   ========================================================================== */
.kino-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: all var(--ease-smooth);
}
.kino-pill:hover {
  background: var(--surface-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: #fff;
}

.category-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
}
.category-pill:hover {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.format-pill {
  background: rgba(0, 224, 84, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  border-color: rgba(0, 224, 84, 0.3);
}

.review-format-pill {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  color: #22d3ee;
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.exclusive-format-pill {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

/* Score Badges */
.kino-score-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.score-masterpiece { background: var(--score-masterpiece); color: #000; }
.score-positive    { background: var(--score-positive); }
.score-mixed       { background: var(--score-mixed); color: #000; }
.score-negative    { background: var(--score-negative); }

.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseAnim 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulseAnim {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 224, 84, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(0, 224, 84, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 224, 84, 0); }
}

.meta-sep {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Fallback Mesh Thumbnail */
.kino-fallback-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10141e 0%, #171f30 50%, #0a0d14 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fallback-brand {
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
}
.fallback-monogram {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  display: block;
}
.fallback-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. TOP TRENDING MARQUEE TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.trending-ticker-bar {
  background: #08090d;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  height: var(--ticker-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}
.trending-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trending-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trending-nav {
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.trending-nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.trending-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  list-style: none;
}
.trending-list li a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--ease-smooth);
}
.trending-list li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. MAIN HEADER & BRAND NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}
.header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.site-title,
.site-title-text-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.site-title-text-logo .logo-bold {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.site-title-text-logo .logo-accent {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.site-title-text-logo .brand-dot {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.site-title-text-logo .logo-text {
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.brand-accent {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-menu li a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-menu li a:hover,
.nav-menu li.current-menu-item a {
  color: #fff;
}
.nav-menu li.current-menu-item a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.icon-btn {
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease-smooth);
}
.icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--surface-hover);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}
.menu-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
}

.header-cta-pill {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.header-cta-pill:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SEARCH MODAL POPUP
   ========================================================================== */
.search-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(8, 10, 14, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 90px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--ease-spring);
}
.search-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.search-modal-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.search-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.search-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.close-modal-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.close-modal-btn:hover { color: #fff; }

.search-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--surface-ground);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 4px 6px;
}
.search-input-wrapper:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--brand-primary-glow);
}
.search-icon-inside {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 10px;
}
.kino-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.kino-search-submit {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity var(--ease-smooth);
}
.kino-search-submit:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

.search-quick-tags {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.quick-tags-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.quick-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.quick-tags-list a {
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.quick-tags-list a:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. THE 4 UNIFIED CARD ARCHETYPES
   ========================================================================== */
.c-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--ease-spring), box-shadow var(--ease-spring);
}

/* ARCHETYPE 1: OVERLAY (Cinematic Scrim Card) */
.c-card--overlay {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 240px;
}
.c-card--overlay .c-card__media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}
.c-card--overlay .c-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.c-card--overlay:hover .c-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.c-card--overlay .c-card__scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.6) 50%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.05) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.c-card--overlay .c-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 20px;
}
.c-card--overlay .c-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 8px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.c-card--overlay .c-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}
.c-card--overlay .c-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Special Modifier: Lead Story */
.c-card--lead {
  min-height: 420px;
}
.c-card--lead .c-card__content {
  padding: 32px;
}
.c-card--lead .c-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}

/* ARCHETYPE 2: VERTICAL (9:16 Shorts & Video Reels) */
.c-card--vertical {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.c-card--vertical:hover .c-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.4) 55%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__play-trigger {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 3;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
}
.c-card--vertical:hover .c-card__play-trigger {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__duration {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 16px;
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__author-avatar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.c-card--vertical .avatar-mini {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__author-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.c-card--vertical .c-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #fff;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ARCHETYPE 3: REVIEW (Scorecard Card) */
.c-card--review {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
}
.c-card--review:hover {
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}
.c-card--review .c-card__media {
  width: 120px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.c-card--review .c-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.c-card--review .kino-score-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 6px;
}
.c-card--review .c-card__body {
  flex: 1;
}
.c-card--review .c-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
}
.c-card--review .c-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ARCHETYPE 4: HORIZONTAL (Standard Media Object - Default) */
.c-card--horizontal {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
}
.c-card--horizontal:hover {
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.c-card--horizontal .c-card__media {
  width: 190px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.c-card--horizontal .c-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.c-card--horizontal:hover .c-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.c-card--horizontal .c-card__body {
  flex: 1;
}
.c-card--horizontal .c-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 6px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.c-card--horizontal .c-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.c-card--horizontal .c-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SECTION HEADERS & ZONE LAYOUTS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.section-accent-bar {
  width: 4px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-accent-bar.accent-amber {
  background: var(--brand-secondary);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.section-action-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.section-action-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* 8.1 ZONE 1: COMMAND CENTER (Mosaic + Live Wire) */
.command-center-zone {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.command-center-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 62% 38%;
  gap: 20px;
}
.mosaic-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  height: 100%;
}
.mosaic-sub-tiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* The Live Wire Column */
.live-wire-col {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.live-wire-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wire-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.live-pulse-ring {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-alert);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseAnim 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.live-wire-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.wire-status-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.live-wire-feed {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}
.wire-item {
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.wire-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.wire-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.wire-time {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}
.wire-cat {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.wire-content-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.wire-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.28;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wire-thumb {
  width: 72px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wire-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.wire-thumb-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--surface-raised);
}
.live-wire-footer {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.wire-more-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.wire-more-btn:hover { color: #fff; }

/* 8.2 ZONE 2: SHORTS RAIL */
.shorts-rail-zone {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.shorts-scroll-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--border-medium) transparent;
}
.shorts-rail-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 185px);
  gap: 16px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}
.shorts-rail-track .c-card--vertical {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* 8.3 ZONE 3: ASYMMETRIC CATEGORY DESKS */
.split-desks-zone {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.split-desks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.reviews-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.spotlight-container .c-card--overlay {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
}

/* 8.4 ZONE 4: EXCLUSIVES STRIP */
.exclusives-strip-zone {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.exclusives-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* 8.5 ZONE 5: DISCOVERY FEED & SIDEBAR LAYOUT */
.layout-with-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) var(--sidebar-width);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}
.discovery-stream {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.main-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.kino-widget {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
}
.kino-widget-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.widget-accent-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-secondary);
}
.kino-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.ranked-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.ranked-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.ranked-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.ranked-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ranked-body {
  flex: 1;
}
.ranked-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ranked-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.ranked-thumb {
  width: 64px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ranked-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.ranked-thumb-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--surface-raised);
}

.sidebar-sticky-dock {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. SINGLE ARTICLE READING EXPERIENCE
   ========================================================================== */
.reading-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.sticky-mini-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 8px 0;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
}
.sticky-mini-bar.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.mini-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.mini-bar-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mini-bar-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}
.mini-bar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.mini-bar-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mini-share-btn {
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mini-share-btn:hover { color: #fff; }

.kino-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.crumb-sep { opacity: 0.4; }
.crumb-current { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* Article Header */
.single-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.single-badges-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.single-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.single-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Byline Card */
.single-byline-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.byline-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.byline-avatar-img {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-primary);
}
.verified-check {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.byline-author-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.by-prefix {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.author-desk-title {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.byline-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.meta-updated-tag {
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 2-Column Article Container with Left Floating Rail */
.article-body-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.floating-action-rail {
  position: relative;
}
.action-rail-inner {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 30px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.rail-btn {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--ease-spring);
}
.rail-btn:hover {
  background: var(--surface-hover);
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.rail-divider {
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  margin: 4px 0;
}
.rail-tooltip {
  display: none;
}

.single-featured-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.media-caption {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
}

/* TL;DR Box */
.tldr-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 224, 84, 0.08) 0%, rgba(18, 22, 32, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 224, 84, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.tldr-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tldr-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}
.tldr-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Main Content Typography */
.entry-content {
  font-size: 1.0625rem; /* 17px */
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.entry-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem;
}
.entry-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 0.8rem;
}
.entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-primary);
  background: var(--surface-card);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 1.8rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.entry-content iframe,
.entry-content video {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 1.8rem 0;
}

/* Review Scorecard */
.review-scorecard-box {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
.scorecard-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.scorecard-badge-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
}
.scorecard-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.scorecard-max {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.scorecard-verdict-col {
  flex: 1;
  padding-left: 20px;
}
.verdict-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.verdict-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.watch-provider-badge {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.scorecard-pros-cons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.pro-heading {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.con-heading {
  color: var(--brand-alert);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pro-list, .con-list {
  padding-left: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Author Box Below Post */
.kino-author-eeat-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.author-card-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.author-avatar-dock {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-card-avatar {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-primary);
}
.author-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.author-details-dock {
  flex: 1;
}
.author-header-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.author-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
}
.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.author-profile-link-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.author-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.author-credentials-row {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.cred-label {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Recirculation Grid */
.single-related-zone {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.related-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. AUTHOR PROFILE HUB (author.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.author-hub-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 48px 0 36px;
  margin-top: -24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.author-hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.author-hero-profile {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}
.author-hero-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-hero-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--brand-primary);
}
.hero-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  right: 4px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.author-hero-identity {
  flex: 1;
}
.author-hero-topline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.author-hero-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
}
.author-follow-btn {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.author-hero-role {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 6px 0 14px;
}
.author-stat-badge {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.author-hero-cred-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  background: var(--surface-ground);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-width: 680px;
}
.cred-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.cred-title {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.cred-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.author-bio-breakdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.bio-card {
  background: var(--surface-ground);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
}
.bio-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.bio-card-body {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. VERTICAL HUBS (category.php & search.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.vertical-hub-header,
.search-hub-header {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.vertical-badges-row,
.search-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.vertical-count-pill,
.search-count-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.vertical-hub-title,
.search-hub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.search-highlight {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}
.vertical-hub-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.vertical-subtopics-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.subtopics-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.subtopics-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.subtopics-pills a {
  background: var(--surface-ground);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.subtopics-pills a:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* 404 Error */
.error-404-container {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 24px;
}
.error-code {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.error-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
}
.error-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.error-search-wrap {
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.error-quick-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.error-rec-section {
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.kino-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. ZERO-CLS AD CONTAINERS
   ========================================================================== */
.ad-slot-wrapper {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  contain: layout;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.ad-slot-wrapper:empty {
  display: none !important;
}
.ad-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  right: 8px;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.ad-medium-rect {
  min-height: 250px;
  width: 100%;
}
.ad-in-feed {
  min-height: 140px;
  width: 100%;
}
.ad-half-page {
  min-height: 600px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. FOOTER & NEWSLETTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #080a0e;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-newsletter-dock {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.newsletter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 6px 0;
}
.newsletter-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.newsletter-input-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--surface-ground);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}
.newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--brand-primary); }
.newsletter-submit-btn {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.newsletter-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. FOOTER & VALNET-STANDARD CORPORATE DESKS
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--surface-ground);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.footer-main-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-header .site-title-text-logo {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-network-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.footer-subscribe-box {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.subscribe-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
}

.subscribe-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 6px 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--ease-smooth);
}
.footer-input-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.footer-email-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.footer-email-submit {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  border: none;
  padding: 0 16px;
  color: #000;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity var(--ease-smooth);
}
.footer-email-submit:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.subscribe-terms-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.subscribe-terms-note a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.subscribe-terms-note a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-social-row {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.social-row-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.social-icons-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-icon-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--ease-smooth);
}
.social-icon-circle:hover {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-columns-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.footer-column-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--ease-smooth);
}
.footer-links-list li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.back-to-top-pill {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--ease-smooth);
}
.back-to-top-pill:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Pagination */
.kino-pagination {
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.kino-pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}
.kino-pagination .page-numbers {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.kino-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.kino-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS & ERGONOMICS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .command-center-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .layout-with-sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sidebar-sticky-dock {
    position: static;
  }
  .footer-main-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .footer-columns-group {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-newsletter-dock {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .exclusives-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .kino-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .author-bio-breakdown-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    background: var(--surface-ground);
    padding: 24px;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform var(--ease-spring);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .main-nav.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  .nav-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .menu-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .header-cta-pill {
    display: none;
  }

  .mosaic-sub-tiles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .split-desks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .article-body-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .floating-action-rail {
    display: none;
  }
  .c-card--horizontal {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .c-card--horizontal .c-card__media {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-columns-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .author-hero-profile {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .author-hero-topline {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .author-hero-cred-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .scorecard-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .scorecard-verdict-col {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .scorecard-pros-cons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}