Clint Eastwood Takes on the President in this Timely Political Thriller

Apropos of nothing, you might be wondering, “What if the President of the United States of America turned out to be a bad guy?” This question has been asked in fiction a few times, but rarely as directly as in the filmAbsolute Power, starringClint Eastwoodand directed by him as well. This genial political thriller, adapted from a novel byDavid Baldacci, reunites Eastwood withGene Hackman, who won his second of two Oscars playing the villain for Eastwood inUnforgiven....

August 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1513 words · Eric Keith

Cynthia Nixon on Ryan Murphy's Ratched & Julian Fellowes' The Gilded Age

From creatorEvan Romanskyand executive producersRyan MurphyandIan Brennan, the Netflix seriesRatchedcrafts a haunting origin story for the iconic character of Nurse Ratched inOne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The story begins in 1947 as Mildred Ratched (Sarah Paulson) arrives in Monterey County in Northern California seeking employment at a psychiatric hospital conducting experimental procedures on the human mind. While she presents herself as the perfect nurse for the job, Mildred has a deeper and darker mission she’s pursuing which comes with potentially dangerous consequences....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1775 words · Mr. Charles Rogers

Duplass Brothers Hulu Docuseries Sasquatch Releases New Trailer

Who needs the Dark Universe when there’s a newSasquatchdocumentary series coming out? Next month, directorJoshua Roféand theDuplass Brothersare releasing a docuseries that investigates a bizarre 25-year-old triple homicide that is said to be the work of the infamous Bigfoot himself (itself?). Screened as part of the 2021 SXSW Film Festival, the three-part show follows investigative journalist David Holthouse as he looks into the murder of three men who were torn apart in Northern California in 1993....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Lauren Butler

Ghost in the Shell Villain Kuze Explained by Rupert Sanders

As of this writing, we don’t have a great shot ofMichael PittinRupert Sanders’live-actionGhost in the Shellmovie. That’s by design. Since the Paramount Pictures adaptation is not simply translating the 1995 anime’s scenes shot for shot, the creative team behind theScarlett Johansson-starring actioner could take some liberties with the characters: Motoko Kusanagi is now known simply as The Major (Johansson), the plot borrows elements from the franchise’s various films and TV series, and the villain is a patchwork assembly of the best that the worst had to offer....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Dale Hayden

Godzilla vs. Kong Sets Pandemic Box Office Records in Opening Weekend

Godzilla vs. Kongcontinues to shatter pandemic-era box office records with an impressive opening weekend in theaters, this time domestically. Afterexceeding expectations overseas, our favorite monsters premiered in the U.S. to support movie theaters all over the country, which are still recovering from the pandemic and dealing with a reduced public. Godzilla vs. Kongsnatched a new record with $32 million only in the U.S. in the three days of the weekend, a new high for these COVID-era circumstances....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Sue Robinson

How To Keep iPhone Screen On

Having trouble with your iPhone screen turning off too quickly? Here’s a guide to help you keep your iPhone screen display active. Whether you need it to stay on while reading, cooking, or for any other reason, we’ve got you covered. We’ll explore the Auto-Lock feature, the customizable Always-On Display feature on newer models, and provide optimal timeout settings for different scenarios. Let’s unlock the full potential of your iPhone’s screen together!...

August 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1691 words · Robert Beck

It Movie Trailer Breaks Record for Most Views in 24 Hours

There area lotof people interested in the upcomingItmovie, as evidenced by record-breaking views ofthe trailerthat dropped earlier this week. The first trailer for the highly anticipatedStephen Kingadaptation notched more than 197 million views globally in its first 24 hours online, besting the previous record of 139 million views for the firstFate of the Furioustrailer. 36 hours later, the trailer has now served as nightmare fuel over 246 million times. An adaptation of King’sIthas been in the works for a while now, and the film was originally intended to serve asTrue DetectiveandBeasts of No NationfilmmakerCary Fukunaga’s next project....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Priscilla Castillo

Jalsa Trailer Reveals a Pulse-Pounding Indian Investigative Thriller

We all know that investigative journalists tend to ask uncomfortable questions that end up putting them in life or death scenarios. This happens across virtually every country, and Prime Video’s upcoming original movieJalsais coming this month to remind uf of that and stress the importance – and dangers – of speaking out about a divisive subject. The thriller follows a group of people whose lives change after a hit-and-run victimizes an 18-year-old girl....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Alexis Kirk

Katherine Heigl on How Doubt Rethinks the TV Legal Drama

The CBS drama seriesDoubtfollows Sadie Ellis (Katherine Heigl), a brilliant attorney who finds herself falling for her client, Billy Brennan (Steven Pasquale), a pediatric surgeon who was recently accused of murdering his girlfriend over two decades ago. Sadie’s decision to become involved with her client could put her career at risk and the other lawyers at the firm (played byDulé Hill,Laverne Cox,Dreama WalkerandKobi Libii), as well as their boss, Isaiah Roth (Elliott Gould), in a position that none of them want to be in....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1779 words · Diane Holmes

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Video Reveals New Easter Egg Modes

Warner Bros. Games has released a behind-the-scenes look at their highly anticipated upcomingLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagavideo game. The sneak peek video shows interview clips with the team behind the magic of the game and details how they plan to make thisLEGOStar Warsedition the best one yet. The game is due for release on April 5th. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais a retelling of the movie saga with the company’s own humorous twist....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Jeanne Dawson

Lily James Talks War and Peace, Baby Driver, and More

Airing simultaneously on Lifetime, A&E and History, the four-part event seriesWar and Peace, adapted from what is widely considered the greatest novel ever written, is a thrilling tale of love, war and family. Set against in the backdrop of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, it is the ultimate story of passion, romance, scandal and deceit, following the rise and fall of the fortunes of five aristocratic families. While at the TCA Press Tour for A&E Networks, actressLily Jamesspoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about playing beloved literary character Natasha Rostov, why she so deeply understood her, using the novel as a bible while filming, the importance of family and romance to the story, and the amazing costumes and sets....

August 5, 2025 · 13 min · 2610 words · Kathleen Gallagher

Misconceptions About Apple Touch ID and Face ID

Apple’s Touch ID and Face ID are technologies that help us unlock our devices and make secure transactions. Some people have concerns about their security and privacy. They worry that someone could hack their fingerprint or that their phone could be unlocked without their permission. Data security is a big deal, especially with companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon collecting our information. We need to know the truth about these technologies to make smart choices about our device security....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Jason Bradford

New Star Wars Hotel Details, Opening Date, Concept Art Revealed

Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled some exciting new details for the highly anticipated “Star Warshotel”Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser—including the opening year. The announcements were part of a presentation given at the media preview forStar Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the second attraction atStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edgethat’s due to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World on December 5th and at Disneyland on August 08, 2025. Galaxy’s Edgeis just the beginning of theStar Warspresence at Walt Disney World, as the highly anticipatedStar Wars: Galactic Starcruiser offers a wholly immersive two-night vacation experience....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Kathleen White