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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeFew characters in HBO’s luxurious drama series The White Lotus could be described as heroic. The titular holiday resort – think a swanky Butlins for the absolute worst people you’ve ever met – seems to exclusively house sociopaths and sex fiends, dopes and delinquents. But then there were Lucia and Mia, season two’s sneaky, scheming besties and the most aspirational sex workers in…

Last updated: March 8th, 2024 at 07:34 UTC+01:00 Samsung hasn't even launched the Galaxy Ring yet but the impending release already seems to have scared Oura into selling its Rings on Amazon. Oura is one of the incumbents in the smart ring market but the company has directly been selling its products for the past few years. It shied away from selling its rings on Amazon, likely due to the significant margins that the world's largest online retailer charges, for exposure to its vast customer base. However, given that…

Lurking inside your reheated fried rice is a dangerous bacterial killer—at least, that’s what you might think after watching one of the latest viral videos shared on TikTok and other social media platforms. There is a grain of truth to this claim, and you should try to properly store your leftovers, but the risks of so-called fried rice syndrome shouldn’t be overblown.Lisa Frankenstein's Crew on Casting the Right Stars The tale of fried rice syndrome pops up online every once in a while, more recently in a TikTok video…

Elon Musk fears that he might be voted out as the CEO of Tesla. This follows Tesla's stock crash, which saw its market cap fall by $82 billion, and stock value dipped by 12 per cent in one day Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, has…

Penélope Cruz may have taken on the role of co-owner of Ferrari in her latest project, yet surprisingly, she isn't a enthusiast of driving cars. In a recent ELLE interview, the actress disclosed a childhood trauma that has instilled in her a "fear of driving," stemming from a harrowing incident where her sister was run over by a car in front of her when she was just eight or nine. Actress Penélope Cruz at the Oscars (AFP Photo)(AFP) Reflecting on the moment, Cruz recalled that "time stopped" during that…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeJodie Foster has reflected on her time on the set of Taxi Driver, claiming that her young age proved awkward for co-workers Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.The two-time Oscar-winning actor appeared on Tuesday’s edition (10 January) of the US late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live.Speaking to host Kimmel, Foster, 61, shared some of her experiences from being a child actor – namely, her…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many of us remember vividly being yelled at or feeling threatened by a family member, a teacher, or a boss. Terrifying experiences often get imprinted in our memory; remembering frightening events is essential to avoid them in future. It is a normal reaction that promotes our survival. This strong connection between…

There was actually a time when we didn’t need social media to drum up mass hysteria, and the new HBO documentary Time Bomb Y2K is ready and raring to take us back there. This superbly edited dash through pre-millennial anxieties is a time capsule of archive footage — no narrator, no talking heads, no new interviews — from the years and days leading up the year 2000 that had millions worrying a computer glitch could lead to government takeover, nuclear catastrophe, cats and dogs playing together, and any other kind of…

Drones are everywhere these days. They can fly, swim, and even transform into different shapes. They can deliver packages, be used to spy, pick fruits, and even explore the ocean depths. Some of them are downright creepy. Others are a bit bizarre. Then there are those that are, well, kind of amazing. Here are 8 drones that caught our attention in 2023, and here's why.CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Chinese amphibious…

One of the best parts of the holiday season is spending time with loved ones. But does that include the fluffy and furry members of our families as well? Do pets get to have a say in how we celebrate? Below, you’ll find a story that was recently shared on the “Am I the ?” subreddit, detailing how one woman’s sister-in-law has requested that she accommodate her needs over her dog’s this Christmas.   Due to unexpected circumstances, this woman and her husband have become responsible for hosting their family’s…