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Review: Reconceiving the scare that wasn't, 'Y2K' is horror-comedy for nostalgic millennials
Making his directorial debut, 'SNL' vet Kyle Mooney marshals a period-rich script (and the participation of Fred Durst) into a project for a targeted audience.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Starmer to launch major government spending review
Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Movie Review: A wordless Latvian cat parable about climate change is the year's best animated movie
“Flow” is quite easily the best animated movie of the year and one of the most poetic ecological parables in recent memory, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his reviewABC News - Dec. 6 -
Review: Amy Adams plays a harried mom who unleashes her own liberation in 'Nightbitch'
Based on Rachel Yoder's surreal bestseller, director Marielle Heller's comedic adaptation has been slightly tamed, but is lifted by its star's feral commitment.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Review: 'Day of the Fight' connects with an old combo, a down-and-out boxer seeking redemption
Directed by actor Jack Huston and starring his "Boardwalk Empire" colleague Michael Pitt, the New York City-shot indie has an air of scrappy second chances.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Review: A new take on 'The Odyssey,' 'The Return' finds its way home slowly, just like its hero
Reuniting Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, stars of "The English Patient," this pared-down telling of a soldier's return simmers, never quite reaching a boil.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Nottingham attacks families welcome homicide review
Families of the victims have been campaigning for changes to be made to the justice system.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
The Spectrum review – a tactile trip to the 1980s
This latest piece of modern vintage hardware from Retro Games Ltd makes for an astonishingly nostalgic experience. The first time I played on a ZX Spectrum was at the Stockport branch of Debenhams, ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Notre Dame review – glorious resurrection is as close to time travel as it gets
Five years since it was gutted by fire, the soul of Paris is about to reopen its doors. Our critic is wowed by the buttery stonework, gleaming lead and gawp-inducing gilding. With France plunged ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Crave Vesper 2 Review: A Discreet Vibrator
Roughly 10 years since the original, this vibrating pendant is a reminder that good things can come in small packages.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew review – Jude Law’s romp through a galaxy far, far away is excellent fun
With four kids on an epic quest and Jude Law as an irresistible space pirate, Disney+’s new Star Wars show will take you to a happy place – six-eyed barmen and all. Star Wars is not obliged to be ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Movie Review: Brave, mesmerizing Amy Adams triumphs over frustratingly odd script in ‘Nightbitch’
Amy Adams' grounding presence — and brave honesty — resonates throughout “Nightbitch,” a story of how one woman experiences the shattering loneliness that comes with leaving work and staying home ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Review - "I'm Making This Up As I Go"
The second level in Indiana Jones and The Great Circle takes Indy inside the bowels of Vatican City. It's the first time when MachineGames breaks loose from its linear shackles, presenting you with ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
The Thing: Remastered Review - Cold Fear
For my money, there isn't a better horror monster than The Thing's shape-shifting alien organism. Even 42 years later, Rob Bottin's practical effects are still incredible, capturing each freakish ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Review: 'The Sticky' is an enjoyable Canadian caper led by Margo Martindale
Loosely based on the true story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, this Prime Video series, led by Margo Martindale, is a dark comedy akin to 'Fargo.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
VAR Review: Newcastle denied two penalties vs. Liverpool?
Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?ESPN - Dec. 5 -
'Hockey Needs More Of This': NHL On TNT's Marchand 'Suspension' Skit Draws Rave Reviews
The NHL on TNT's latest skit featuring analyst Paul Bissonnette and Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand went viral, with personalities and fans giving it top marks.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Music Review: CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry makes feminist pop on debut solo album, 'Vicious Creature'
Lauren Mayberry, frontwoman of the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, liberates herself from preconceptions on a punchy debut solo album, “Vicious Creature," writes The Associated Press’ Elise Ryan ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Toronto-Dominion Bank Suspends Growth Targets as It Reviews Business
Toronto-Dominion Bank said it suspended financial-growth targets as it reviews its business options, weeks after settling U.S. charges it failed to properly monitor money laundering.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.Wired - Dec. 5 -
Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they do
Efforts to reduce the nation’s persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each mother’s deathABC News - Dec. 5 -
25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.Wired - Dec. 5 -
6 Best Food Processors (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Chop, grate, grind, crush, and puree to perfection, with WIRED’s favorite time saving kitchen appliances.Wired - Dec. 5 -
Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album 'Rosie' is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy
Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album “Rosie.”ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Review: In ‘Unstoppable,’ an inspirational, if formulaic sports drama about a wrestler with one leg
Anthony Robles’ story is tailor made for a Hollywood filmABC News - Dec. 4 -
'Wicked' named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review
The National Board of Review put its full support behind Jon MABC News - Dec. 4 -
Wicked storms into Oscar race with major National Board of Review win
The blockbuster musical was named best movie while Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman picked up key acting prizes. Blockbuster musical Wicked has launched into this year’s Oscar race with a major win ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Review: 'Black Doves' is a holiday thriller of the heart
Led by Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw, this London-set Christmastime thriller is full of feelings.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Xbox Year In Review 2024 Unlocked, Shows Your Most-Played Game And Busiest Month
Microsoft has shared that the Xbox Year in Review website tool for 2024 is now live. That means you can discover your most-played game of the year, how many hours you spent gaming, and more. To ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: House COVID-19 panel reviews final report
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic will review its final report, which laid out numerous conclusions from the panel's review of the federal response to COVID-19. In the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% Review: High Tech, High Price
The updated BlackWidow steps even further into the world of premium custom mechanical keyboards, with a price to match.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Vitamix Ascent X2 Review: The Ferrari of Blenders
This smart blender is a workhorse meant for more than smoothies and baby food.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Samsung QN90D QLED TV Review: Dazzling Highs, Solid Lows
Samsung’s stalwart QLED TV remains a winner for bright-room warriors.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Review: Photorealist painting finally gets due respect. MOCA shows the 'work' in each 'work of art'
Photorealist art, once dismissed as simplistic, gets reconsidered in a sprawling MOCA exhibition in downtown L.A. that includes the premiere of provocative work centered on the Kennedy assassination.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Book Review: Robin Cook sets his latest thriller in the iconic Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital
Robin Cook, the king of medical thrillers, returns with “Bellevue.”ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Undefeatable: Odesa in Love & War by Julian Evans review – a ‘sleeping beauty’ now besieged
A stylish love letter to the Ukrainian port charts its transformation from exotic mafia capital to beacon of freedom and, now, battered Russian target. In 1994 the writer Julian Evans went on a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Nosferatu review – Robert Eggers’s respectful homage to a vampire horror classic
The second remake of FW Murnau’s unofficial Dracula adaptation is handsomely shot and stylised, with a forbiddingly gruesome monster, but walks the line between self-conscious and scary. Here is ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines
Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human healthFinancial Times - Dec. 2
