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The Shetland Way by Marianne Brown review – a daughter’s journey to the heart of the climate crisis
An environmental writer returns to her father’s home for his funeral in a family memoir that becomes an examination of Shetland’s crucial role in the energy landscape. As with many nature-centric ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Panasonic Z95A OLED TV Review: Searing Brightness and Colors
Panasonic makes a fiery return with one of the best TVs right now.Wired - Jan. 12 -
In Attendance: Paying Attention in a Fragile World review – visions of mortality abound
Fitzrovia Chapel, London In a former hospital chapel replete with its own stories, works by Paula Rego, Phyllida Barlow and others resonate in their exquisitely contemplative surroundings. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Maria review – Angelina Jolie excels as tragic Callas
Jolie goes full-blown diva in Pablo Larraín’s reverential portrait of the great soprano – a thoroughly operatic affair steeped in hauteur and grief. The final film in Chilean director Pablo ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Shure MV6 Review: A Clean Looking Gaming Mic
Shure’s new USB gaming mic looks familiar, but it might be too streamlined.Wired - Jan. 11 -
Review: In 'Santosh,' a cop-corruption drama with shades of 'Serpico,' a woman rises in the ranks
Writer-director Sandhya Suri draws on her background in documentary filmmaking to arrive at a detail-laden police procedural about abuses of power in India.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Review: A 'Den of Thieves' sequel heads to France — and loses a little local lustre
Following up his well-liked 2018 crime film, director Christian Gudegast swaps 'Heat' for 'Ronin,' bringing on interchangeable Euro-criminals and car chases.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Titanique review – camp musical sails into silliness with Céline Dion onboard
Criterion theatre, London It goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the iceberg. Imagine James ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Review: 'The Pitt' offers hyperrealism, whereas 'Doc' leans into melodrama
"The Pitt" on Max, starring Noah Wyle, and "Doc" on Fox, starring Molly Parker, offer different takes on hospital-set drama.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'
The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Review: In 'The Last Showgirl,' heavy is the head that wears the feathered crown
Decades after "Barb Wire," the now-unvarnished star of "Baywatch" shines in a movie directed by Gia Coppola that's been custom-crafted to show off her talents.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
‘The Last Showgirl’ Review: Pamela Anderson Is Dazzling
The actress stars as a dancer at a Las Vegas revue on its last fishnet leg in Gia Coppola’s sensitive and beguiling film.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Oromay by Baalu Girma review – an Ethiopian classic
This political satire of insurrection and propaganda during the civil war, which is thought to have cost the author his life, gets an English translation at last. Oromay begins as it means to go ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
American Primeval review – this samey Western is far less clever than it thinks it is
Like all modern takes on frontier life, this drama focuses on its brutish nature. We’ve seen it all before – even if it is a gripping yarn. American Primeval opens in Utah Territory, 1857. “Wild ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
UnitedHealth shareholders demand review of policies that 'delayed or denied' health care access
Shareholders of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) are calling on the company's board of directors to release a report on how its policy of limiting or delaying access to health care may be impacting the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Maria review – Angelina Jolie’s Callas commands the screen as a great diva in decline
Pablo Larraín’s strange and mordant drama portrays Callas’s haughty struggle as her voice begins to fail but her stardom remains undimmed. Angelina Jolie declaims an imperious performance as opera ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg’s sauntering Holocaust tour comedy is a masterpiece
The writer, director and actor effortlessly walks a tonal tightrope in this film about Jewish American cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. But Kieran Culkin steals the show as the more ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Islamesque by Diana Darke review – the diverse roots of medieval architecture
A beautifully-illustrated account of the Middle Eastern influence on Europe’s great buildings. From Cairo to Istanbul, the ancient cities of the eastern Mediterranean tell a story of conquest, ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”ABC News - Jan. 8 -
The 13 best women’s running shoes of 2025, tested & reviewed
A running coach and podiatrist share the best women's running shoes from Brooks, Hoka, Nike and moreNBC News - Jan. 7 -
The Bright Side by Sumit Paul-Choudhury review – harnessing the power of positive thinking
A witty and empathetic examination of the merits and limitations of optimism is a helpful guide with a hopeful message for uncertain times. In the final episode of Welcome to Wrexham ’s third ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Book Review: ‘Golden Years,’ by James Chappel
A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold review – intimate, tender and witty photographs
In front of the camera Monroe was luminous, but in this reissued and sumptuous collection of pictures Arnold also captured the insecurity and pain. The story is told of Marilyn Monroe and a friend ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Little Shop of Horrors review – classic rock musical gets exuberant modern-day treatment
Crucible theatre, Sheffield The singing is strong and the killer plant has a delightful touch of pantomime dame, but some of the schlock comic elements are slow growers. Ever since the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Amad Diallo’s manic midfield energy gives Manchester United an air of hope | Barney Ronay
Ruben Amorim tightened things in the middle for Liverpool trip, and the rest of the team stepped up in a pulsating game. This was a thrilling, bruising game, and even a very funny one at times. Not ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
We Live in Time review – Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in soggy tearjerker
The chemistry between the leads can’t quite save this ill-fated romance let down by an anodyne score and jarring product placement. For a film that strives as desperately as this one does to jazz ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.Wired - Jan. 5 -
AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Review: A Great Entry-Level DJ Controller
AlphaTheta’s new cheap option gives you reliable basics without cutting too many corners.Wired - Jan. 5 -
Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025 Tested and Reviewed by Experts
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.Wired - Jan. 5 -
Vatican Spies by Yvonnick Denoël review – a head-spinning history of saints and sinners
A no-holds-barred account of the Vatican’s covert operations – from escape routes for Nazi war criminals to money laundering for the mafia – is revelatory but sometimes too dense for its own ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Gardencup Review: Making Eating as Convenient as It Gets
Eating well doesn’t have to be difficult. Just reach into your fridge and grab a cup.Wired - Jan. 4 -
New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers' family as he continues to review the case
The new Los Angeles County district attorney has met with the Menendez brothers’ family as he continues to review the brothers' bid for freedom 35 years after they were convicted of killing their ...ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Stakt Mat review: The most versatile exercise mat I’ve ever used
I’ve tested the Stakt Mat for over a year — it’s now essential to my yoga, Pilates, barre and strength workouts.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
House Ethics panel recommends further review of campaign finance allegations against 2 lawmakers
An independent congressional watchdog wants to dig deeper into separate campaign finance allegations against two lawmakers, Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.). The ...The Hill - Jan. 2