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Hope by Pope Francis review – the first memoir by a living pontiff
A historic papal autobiography offers unique insights into the challenges faced by the leader of the Catholic church, but skates over scandals. At 88 years of age, Pope Francis is the oldest ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review - Army Of One
When it comes down to it, the essence of Dynasty Warriors' longevity is simple: Cleaving through hundreds of enemies like a hot knife through butter feels really good. It's the ultimate power ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
12 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested many models, and these were our favorites.Wired - Jan. 13 -
The Odd Woman and the City by Vivian Gornick review – a restless mind on the move
Reissued for British readers, the renowned US writer’s 2015 essay about wandering the streets of New York has lost none of its sparkle. There is a rare breed of writer whose books defy easy ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Ladies Only review – striking account of sisterhood’s intricacies on the Mumbai metro
Shot in stunning black and white, a tapestry of faces and voices beautifully lays bare the hidden subtleties of Indian women’s emotional lives. During peak rush hour, the Mumbai metro turns into a ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
'Five-minute fine' prompts private car parks review
The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Schiff supports 'independent commission review' of California wildfires
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he supports an “independent commission review” of the wildfires scorching large parts of Los Angeles. Schiff joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to discuss the ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Book Review: ‘Death of the Author,’ by Nnedi Okorafor
In Nnedi Okorafor’s new novel, “Death of the Author,” a once-struggling writer grapples with power, privilege, agency and art after her book becomes a life-changing hit.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
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 -
Timelapse videos capture rapid spread of the Palisades Fire
Videos captured within a 40-hour period on Jan. 7 show the Palisades Fire spreading quickly through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in western Los Angeles.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces
Strategic city fell into control of RSF, which has been accused of genocide by the US, in December 2023. Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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 -
9 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2025): iPhone or Android
Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.Wired - Jan. 10 -
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 -
London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth
Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approvedFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles residents turn to Watch Duty app for rapid wildfire updates
Los Angeles residents are turning to a free nonprofit-run app called Watch Duty to help them navigate the chaos caused by the catastrophic fires ravaging the area.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire
A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.BBC News - 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