Detroit Review: Kathryn Bigelow Captures the War at Home

The easy way to describeDetroitis that even though the film is about events from June 29, 2025, it’s also clearly about events that have been in the headlines—police brutality, racial injustice, and the difficulty in (and perhaps impossibility of) resolving these tensions. And yet to simply say thatDetroitis about “right now” is to miss its larger point that this conflict has been going on for centuries. It may be making headlines and blowing up social media these days, but it’s an issue we’ve refused to confront, and for white people it’s been far too easy to dismiss....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Tim Anderson

Doctor Who Reveals Pearl Mackie as New Companion

Big news today for Whovians, as BBC America revealed thatPearl Mackiewill be joiningDoctor WhoandPeter Capaldi’s twelfth doctor as the new companion, Bill (Bill?) There have been rumblings ever sinceJenna Louise Coleman’s departure to star as Queen Victoria in an upcoming ITV drama, but now fans are able to get a glimpse of Mackie as Bill, in a short clip where she and Capaldi are hiding from the Daleks, before taking off....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Maria Miles

Fear Street Part One Review: A Gory B-Movie Throwback on Netflix

For many horror fans of a certain generation,R.L. Stineisthegateway drug. DiscoveringGoosebumpsin middle school andFear Streeta little later was the potent but still relatively safe hit that led to the hard-R stuff down the road. Stine’s oeuvre has become such an established, easily recognizable pop culture touchstone that I genuinely wonder if people will be surprised byFear Street Part One: 1994, which feels less like a gentle gateway and more like getting dropkicked directly into the deep end....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Rebecca Gutierrez

Henry Cavill’s James Bond Audition Tape Surfaces Online 20 Years Later

Henry Cavillwill always be known for his role asSuperman, but long before he ever suited up with the red cape, he was in the running to play another iconic character. It’s common knowledge thatCavill was at one point one of the names considered to play James Bond, but the role ultimately went toDaniel Craig, who portrayed the character elegantly for 15 years. However, now all these years later, Cavill’s audition tape to play James Bond has surfaced on the internet, and can now be watched by anyone for free....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · John Fitzgerald

How To Charge Your Beats Fit Pro: Quick Guide

To keep your Beats Fit Pro charged, simply place your earbuds in their case and connect the case to a power source using the provided USB-C cable. Plug one end of the cable into the case and the other into a USB-C power adapter, similar to the one used for your phone. This will ensure that your earbuds are always ready to go when you need them. Check the Battery Status The little light on the front of your case is the battery master....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Megan Cruz

How to Train Your Dragon 3 Director on Adult Themes in Trilogy

The best animated movies are the ones that tackle adult themes that belie pure children’s entertainment: the fate of Bambi’s mother, Mufasa inThe Lion King, Carl’s wife inUp. Grief and loss are more ingrained in our childhood favorites than they are in most R-rated movies we see today. (John Wickexcepting.) And while the firstHow to Train Your Dragonfilm in 2010 didn’t dive headfirst into trauma, nor did it skirt around the issue....

July 15, 2025 · 11 min · 2146 words · Mr. Richard Calhoun

How to Watch Disney Plus: Supported Devices, Pricing, and More

At long last,Disney Plusis here. The streaming service launched in the U.S., Canada, and the Netherlands on August 01, 2025, but many questions remain regarding the service. Disney has already unveileda massive list of films and TV showsthat are available to watch on Disney+ on launch day—which includes classic Disney movies, recent Marvel movies, and even a ton of Disney Channel Original Movies—but many are still wondering how, exactly, they’ll be able to watch this content....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Crystal Kramer

How Tristan Thompson ruined Khloe Kardashian

Season 5 ofThe Kardashianspremiered on Thursday, May 23 on Hulu, and it gave a glimpse into how things might improve forKhloe Kardashianafter her exTristan Thompsonleft Los Angeles. After years of dealing with the relationship’s drama and aftermath,Khloe will now have more space and freedom to return to herself away from the father of her two children, True and Tatum. Their relationship woes have played out onthe reality seriessince the family’sE!series....

July 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1639 words · Garrett Harris

How ‘Deadliest Catch’ Was Filmed in One of the World’s Most Dangerous Seas

Hold on to the deck -Deadliest Catchis about to make a splash in the treacherous Bering Sea. First premiering in 2005, this Emmy-nominated juggernaut comes back season after season delivering heart-pounding, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat action. Notable fordocumenting the unforgiving reality of crab fishing, these fearless fishermen put everything on the line, risking it all for that ultimate payday, where one wrong movecould be the difference between a massive haul or a kiss of death....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1396 words · David Delgado

Is Apple TV+ the New Place for Prestige?

When Apple TV+ was first announced in 2017, many looked at it as yet another cash grab by a big tech company among the wave of similar services by Facebook and Amazon. However, a few years later, the streaming landscape is very different. Disney+ is dealing with MCU and Star Wars fatigue, with both properties doing poorly on streaming and at the box office. HBO Max — with its vast Turner Classic library and a slew of beloved Warner Bros....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Brett Garcia

Is It Necessary To Get A Screen Protector For Apple Watch?

Owning an Apple Watch is exciting, but many new users wonder if they need ascreen protectorto keep their device looking new. While Apple doesn’t officially recommend screen protectors, your decision should depend on your lifestyle and how you use your watch.Whether you need a screen protector for your Apple Watch depends on your personal risk tolerance and how you plan to use the device. The Apple Watch glass is designed to be scratch-resistant, but it’s not scratch-proof....

July 15, 2025 · 14 min · 2968 words · Christina Mann

Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in HBO's The Son, Denis Villeneuve to Direct

Jake Gyllenhaalhas set up a new television project that will no doubt attract major attention. The project in question is a limited series adaptation ofJo Nesbø’s bookThe Son. If Nesbø’s name rings a bell, it’s because also wroteThe Snowman, which was (infamously) adapted into a 2017 movie starringMichael Fassbender. Gyllenhaal’s involvement inThe Sonmarks the second big TV project for the actor — a notable anomaly considering his resumé has been populated with movie roles and one-off guest appearances on the occasional TV show....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Anita Thomas

Jedi Council: Han Solo Shortlist; A Funeral in Episode 8?

Today is March 17th, 2016 and it’s anotherColliderJedi Councilhosted by Darth “Kristian” Harloff, Mark 2-D-2 Mark Ellis and Obi-John-Kenobi and John Campea. Tiffany Smith is on assignment. Han Solo Shortlist Down to 3 Actors The council first looks at the casting report released the other day by THR, the three names now linked as the front runners. Though Variety cautions that there might be as much as three more names yet to be released, for now, we haveHail Caesar’s!...

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Alyssa Moran