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Review: Provocatively, 'Blitz' evokes England's finest hour to take on fascism at home

Directed by Steve McQueen and featuring Saoirse Ronan, the vividly mounted WWII film tries an unusual tack into an era that is often celebrated without question.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

Book Review: 'Believe' takes a curious, not judgmental, look at success of 'Ted Lasso'

“Believe: The Untold Story Behind ‘Ted Lasso,’ the Show that Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts” tells the story of the unlikely success of the hit Apple TV+ series

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Book Review: 'Believe' takes a curious, not judgmental, look at success of 'Ted Lasso'

“Believe: The Untold Story Behind ‘Ted Lasso,’ the Show that Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts” tells the story of the unlikely success of the hit Apple TV+ series

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Boybands Forever review – behind the scenes of Take That’s topless, muscled kingdom

Full of gossip, confessions and revelations, this documentary is packed with all you ever wanted to know about the peaks – and troughs – of British boyband culture. Yes, even that infamous jelly ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Paddington in Peru review – you can take the bear out of South America, but think twice before taking him back

The third instalment in the film adventures of the furry marmalade addict may boast Olivia Colman as a singing nun but it lacks home comforts. Just as jolly as the previous two films, but not ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Review: 'Here' takes the elements of a 'Gump' reunion and flattens them into faux-cosmic tedium

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright rejoin filmmaker Robert Zemeckis for a stunty, pointless drama about the passing of time captured from one fixed vantage point.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

Movie Review: In Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' a gritty fairy tale doesn't take flight

British filmmaker Andrea Arnold specializes in capturing souls, human and otherwise, in soulless environments

Entertainment - ABC News - November 6

Music Review: Father John Misty's 'Mahashmashana' offers cynical, theatrical take on life and death

Father John Misty’s sixth studio album is titled “Mahashmashana,” a reference to cremation

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity

The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip

World - Financial Times - October 24

Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests

The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Redacted Review - Prison Break

You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Slitterhead Review - Surface Tension

Third-person action game Slitterhead often presents a pretty compelling front. At first, it sounds like an out-there horror game with an inventive approach to gameplay. You play as a formless ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Nintendo Alarmo Review: Nagging Nostalgia

Nintendo’s alarm clock does less than we want it to for more than we want to pay. You might want to buy one anyway.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Unbound Flick Review: A Ring Vibrator

This is the new wearable vibrator to get.

Tech - Wired - November 3

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

Amyl and the Sniffers review – nonstop fireworks

Roundhouse, London The Aussie rockers led by the magnetic Amy Taylor showcase new album Cartoon Darkness with an explosive set that just keeps giving and giving. Part of the appeal of the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Book Review: ‘Cher: The Memoir,’ by Cher

The first volume of her frank autobiography is a testament to resilience, chronicling a grim childhood and the brazen path to stardom, with and without Sonny.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

U.K. to Review Merger Probes Approach

The U.K.’s competition regulator plans to review how it inspects big mergers and whether more can be cleared without forcing businesses to sell assets.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Loop Switch 2 Review: Volume-Adjustable Earplugs

These earplugs let you fine-tune your noise reduction—within reason.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Yelp disables reviews for the McDonald's location visited by Trump

Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.

15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.

Tech - Wired - October 24

The Menendez Brothers’ Case Under Review: What to Know.

Prosecutors have recommended that the brothers be resentenced. It could lead to their release from prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Before review – Billy Crystal’s move into horror is brilliant

The actor excels as a grieving child psychiatrist drawn to the spine-tingling case of a troubled boy – which is full of haunting visions, blood and supernatural menace. As someone who has always ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Letters by Oliver Sacks review – science, sex and motorcycles

The kaleidoscopic world and polymathic interests of the great neurologist brought to life in his correspondence. In 1960, Oliver Sacks, a 27-year-old University of Oxford graduate, arrived in San ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

‘Conclave’ Review: Serpents and Doves Amok in the Vatican

This film, based on Robert Harris’s 2016 thriller of the same title, centers on a British cardinal (a sensational Ralph Fiennes), and a campaign for a new pope.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

The Best Samsung Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

Tech - Wired - October 25

NFL must make face mask fouls reviewable

It's long overdue for the league to fix a massive flaw in the replay rules.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

8 Best Bed Frames (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames.

Tech - Wired - October 25

The Best iPhone 16 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

I’ve tested more than 80 cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 range. These are the best cases, along with a few MagSafe accessories.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Renault 5 EV Review: Specs, Price, Availability

It’s rare for WIRED to pronounce a new car an instant smash hit, but the all-electric Renault 5 ticks all the boxes.

Tech - Wired - October 26

The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We've Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.

Tech - Wired - October 26

The Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.

Tech - Wired - October 26

Senegal energy contracts review leaves investors uncertain

Audit threatens African nation’s hard-won reputation as reliable place to do business, critics warn

World - Financial Times - October 27

KitchenAid Design Series Evergreen Review: Beautiful and Useful

This showstopping designer appliance may not be ideal for some recipes, but it gets the job done.

Tech - Wired - October 27

9 Best Toiletry Bags, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review In Progress - Return To Form

Each new entry in the Dragon Age series is always transformative, so it's not uncommon for a fan to really love one of the entries but feel lukewarm about another. 2009's Origins played like a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign Review

Treyarch's latest entry into the Call of Duty series uses creative mission design and its new omni-movement system to tell a fun but sometimes nonsensical story.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

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