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Piece By Piece review – heartfelt biopic of Pharrell Williams’s life … in Lego
The remarkable story of a brilliant musician and producer is told in this surreal but also strangely wrongheaded film. Pharrell Williams’s life … only it’s Lego. A fun idea – like Muhammad Ali in ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecastWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump and the lure of strongman leadership
The president-elect has fundamentally shifted the norms and ideology of American politicsWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Linkin Park: From Zero review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Warner Records) They sold millions as the most poppy and emotional band in nu-metal. Now, returning with Emily Armstrong as frontwoman, they remain just as dynamic. In September, Linkin Park’s ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
EU leaders strain for unity after Trump win and German crisis
Bloc gathers in Budapest at summit hosted by Brussels’ antagonist Viktor OrbánWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
The VAR Review: Was Mikel Arteta right to rage over Arsenal penalties?
Arteta was furious at two refereeing decisions after Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Champions League review: Slot and Amorim shine as a Swedish star rises
There were boosts for Liverpool and Manchester United (by proxy). We hand out honours and dishonours from the latest round of action. Liverpool Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Apple Mac Mini (M4, 2024) Review: A Small Yet Powerful Desktop
Apple’s basic desktop computer is now a bit smaller and slightly more powerful, but it’s not for everyone.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Apple MacBook Pro (16 Inch, 2024) Review: More Power
The M4 Pro CPU pushes the performance envelope. But when the only real competition you have is with yourself, what then?Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Apple iMac (M4, 2024) Review: Small but Worthwhile Upgrades
It’s round four for the iMac on Apple silicon. Turns out the first time was the charm, but this one’s great too.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Review: In 'Heretic,' an affable predator meets his match: Mormon missionaries
Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East and a perversely charming Hugh Grant commit to a deftly acted, somewhat predictable horror movie set in a remote house with secrets.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7 -
8 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
I’m a side sleeper, and I tested the top foam, cooling, and firm mattresses to find the best support and pressure relief.Tech - Wired - November 5 -
Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: faster, better and cheaper
Chip, memory, battery and power upgrades add to laptop’s appeal along with new webcam and Apple Intelligence. Apple’s upgraded MacBook Pro for 2024 gets a significant power boost with the M4 chip, ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
4 Best All-in-One Computers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
If you need a PC but don't want to ponder over all the specs and peripherals, get one of these all-in-one computers.Tech - Wired - November 8 -
5 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024), Tested and Reviewed
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).Tech - Wired - November 8 -
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.Tech - Wired - November 8 -
Hyte Y60 Review: A Clear PC Case for Great Builders
Hyte’s panoramic PC case puts your building skills on display, for better or worse.Tech - Wired - November 8 -
Review: A family of misfits tests the spirit of charity in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Another take on Barbara Robinson's beloved 1972 novel, this one comes swaddled in period nostalgia and, beyond its high jinks, some sincere family messaging.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8 -
Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claims
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
TCL QM7 TV Review: Great Picture, Suspect Software
TCL’s midrange TV is a top performer with one major caveat.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
Bird review – Andrea Arnold’s wild, joyous coming-of-age drama
Arnold’s feral, fantastical drama set in the rundown Kent of her childhood stars remarkable newcomer Nykiya Adams as a marginalised child who makes a strange new friend. Andrea Arnold’s films have ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
5 Proven Strategies to Excel in Your Next Performance Review
Approached with the right attitude, performance reviews can be a great way to build trust with your manager and drive your career forward.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
VAR Review: Should Bailey have been sent off?
Should Aston Villa have been reduced to 10 men against Liverpool?Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot
Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained. What’s Latin for “Groundhog Day”? Once upon a ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
“Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film that the first one, a best-picture winner, wasEntertainment - ABC News - November 11 -
Movie Review: 'Red One' tries to supersize the Christmas movie
Ah, the Christmas movieEntertainment - ABC News - November 11 -
Review: Hospital mockumentary 'St. Denis Medical' isn't 'The Office,' at least not yet
Consistently amusing if a little sentimental, NBC's new sitcom about life in a remote Oregon emergency room needs more time to mature.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
The Proof of My Innocence by Jonathan Coe review – a blue murder mystery
Set during Liz Truss’s premiership, Coe’s multilayered novel is a mixture of whodunnit and political chronicle with a villain hiding in plain sight. My favourite joke in Jonathan Coe’s new novel is ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
The 6 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.Tech - Wired - November 12 -
Union review – fighting for your rights under the Amazon corporate jackboot
This documentary follows the formation of the Amazon Labor Union, showing how difficult it is for workers working for a company determined to efface their rights. The historic 2022 victory in ...World - The Guardian - 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+ seriesEntertainment - 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+ seriesSports - ABC News - November 12 -
V13 by Emmanuel Carrère review – gripping chronicle of the 2015 Paris attacks trial
A chronicle of the largest criminal case in French history from a master of the genre. In the early evening of 12 November 2015, three cars left Charleroi in Belgium, arriving a few hours later at ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
The Lost Children review – extraordinary story of missing kids in the Colombian rainforest
Account of the search for the young siblings after their plane crashed and how the eldest, Lesly – just 13 years old and injured – kept them alive for 40 days. In the fairytale, Hansel and Gretel ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Bob Dylan review – melancholy, reflective, but still utterly unpredictable
Royal Albert Hall, London He may be well into his ninth decade but his seasoned sidemen are still racing to keep up with mercurial twists on new and old songs . You could infer a lot from the way ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Review: In 'Cross' and 'Day of the Jackal,' driven heroes hunt unreal killers
Prime Video's "Cross" and Peacock's "The Day of the Jackal," premiering Thursday, are cat-and-mouse stories, though exactly who is the cat and who the mouse is a revolving situation.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
Hot Frosty review – Netflix’s sexy snowman romance is as silly as expected
Lacey Chabert falls for a snowman with abs in streamer’s latest cheap, cheerful foray into Hallmark territory. Though I am personally of the belief that all Christmas movies should wait until after ...World - The Guardian - November 13