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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 -
Fani Willis asks Georgia’s top court to review decision booting her from Trump case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) has asked Georgia’s top court to review her disqualification from the election subversion case against President-elect Trump and several allies. In a ...The Hill - 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 -
Fani Willis Asks Georgia Supreme Court to Review Decision Kicking Her Off Trump Case
In a filing late Wednesday, Fani Willis petitioned the Georgia Supreme Court to allow her to keep prosecuting Donald J. Trump over efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.The New York Times - 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 -
Babygirl review – Nicole Kidman sex-positive erotic thriller fails to bring the menace
Kidman’s CEO submits to Harris Dickinson’s hot intern in an age-gap drama that lacks any real danger or transgressive bite. Cosy crime is one thing. Is this a cosy erotic thriller? An apparently ...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 -
TGL, Tiger Woods' tech-infused indoor golf league, debuts to positive reviews and good vibes
The Bay GC of Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark claimed the first match in a runaway.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
UK financial regulator failed to uphold rules for handling FOI requests, review finds
Report calls for Financial Conduct Authority staff to be retrained and adds to mounting criticism of watchdogFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Louisiana AG orders review of New Orleans security plans after deadly truck attack
Louisiana’s Attorney General announced Monday a “full review” of New Orleans’ security plans in the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 revelers and injured ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
The VAR Review: Why Brighton's penalty against Arsenal stood; explaining Matthijs de Ligt's handball
Should Brighton & Hove Albion's penalty have stood against Arsenal? And why did Matthijs de Ligt concede a penalty at Liverpool?ESPN - Jan. 6 -
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 -
Review: As Golden Globes host, Nikki Glaser delivered a good time at Hollywood's party night
Despite a long ceremony chock full of awards, emcee Nikki Glaser kept the show moving along with lightly cutting and relatively inoffensive jokes.Los Angeles Times - 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