Ever tried to pitch a movie to Ridley Scott? You better make it quick and compelling. The renowned director, known for classics like Blade Runner and Alien, likes it simple. He wants a story that can be told in two sentences and has a lit fuse, a time bomb that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Sc
Ever wondered how a sitcom star becomes a superhero? HBO's new comedy show, 'The Franchise, ' has a funny take on that. In the latest episode, a character named Kyle, played by Nick Kroll, shows up. He's a superhero called The Gurgler, but he's not your typical hero. Kyle has a dark past, just like
Barnard College is facing criticism for inviting a United Nations official who has made controversial comments about Israel and its prime minister. Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and described Israel as a modern-day
In the days leading up to Election Day, several ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire. Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in these incidents, which authorities believe are connected. The fires follow a similar event earlier this month in Vancouver. Election of
TQ Jefferson, the creative director at Survios, guided me through an early part of Alien: Rogue Incursion on PC VR. He started by pointing out two xenomorphs in a dim industrial area, one hidden and one in plain sight. With blood-covered screens and hidden aliens, the game aims to offer a different
UFC President Dana White isn’t mincing words about his feelings towards former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. After Ngannou accused the UFC of owing him money and called White a “bully, ” White fired back. He said Ngannou is “full of shit” and that the UFC never owes fighters money. White als
In a surprising twist, the popular "Real Housewives" franchise is heading to London next year. This marks the first original series for Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service. The show will be produced by Monkey, the team behind "Made in Chelsea, " and is expected to premiere late in 2025, e
Pope Francis has just released his fourth encyclical, titled "Dilexit Nos, " which means "He Loves Us. " He's calling on people to reflect on Jesus' love in a world that's distracted by things like shopping and computer algorithms. This encyclical is special because it comes 350 years after a nun na
Recently, a unique group of six Russian soldiers who refused to fight in Ukraine found safety in France. These brave individuals fled their own army, crossing through Kazakhstan, to escape the ongoing conflict. They hope their actions will inspire others to defy Russian authorities and end the war.
The San Francisco 49ers have a big problem on their hands. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season due to a severe knee injury. Tests showed he tore both his ACL and MCL during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. That's a tough break for Aiyuk, who ha
