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‘Marty Supreme’: How Production Designer Jack Fisk Worked With Josh Safdie to Recreate 1950s New York: ‘He Was Always Ahead of Me’
Jack Fisk is behind the looks of some of the most distinctive films of the past 30-plus years, from David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive” to Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood.” For Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme,” Fisk brought his long experience working with auteurs to
It was a good year for survival crafting sickos, and I'll be playing some of these well into 2026
Lego-Dinosaur kids become Ark adults.
Chuck Redd Cancels Kennedy Center Show To Protest Name Change, Venue Seeks $1 Million In Damages
Earlier this month, it was unexpectedly announced that the Kennedy Center was getting renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center . Musician Chuck Redd protested by canceling his Christmas Eve performance at the venue, and now he's getting threatened with legal action. The post Chuck
Trump touts tariffs, crime crackdown as first year of second term winds down
President Trump on Saturday touted low national crime statistics and his immigration agenda while claiming his tariffs have resulted in "no inflation" as the first year of his second term comes to a close. "Crime in the United States is at its lowest levels on record," Trump
Out of all the new hardware that has passed through my hands in 2025, nothing has made an impact like a certain Wi-Fi 7 router has
No joke, it's been the best upgrade I've done in years.
Clipse and Kendrick Lamar Will Go Head-to-Head for Best Rap Album at 2026 Grammys
In an especially strong category, two albums stand apart
Stanford scientists uncover why mRNA COVID vaccines can trigger heart inflammation
Stanford scientists have uncovered how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can very rarely trigger heart inflammation in young men — and how that risk might be reduced. They found that the vaccines can spark a two-step immune reaction that floods the body with inflammatory signals, drawing
Taiwan rattled by 7-magnitude quake
The quake shook buildings in the capital Taipei and had a depth of 73km.
Taiwan rattled by 7.0-magnitude earthquake
There have been no reports of major damage from across the island and no tsunami alert was issued after the quake, Taiwan's fire department said.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in US on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump
Why we may be misreading our dogs' emotions
Humans and dogs have been living together side by side for thousands of years, so you would think we know everything about our four-legged friends by now. But we may not understand them as well as we think we do.
'We are the free world now' — Europe declares war on free speech in the US
This move against European officials is a good start.
Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.
Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to ‘make health care more affordable’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Friday said President Trump and Republican lawmakers have no interest in making "health care more affordable" as ObamaCare subsidies are set to expire, rising the monthly cost for millions. "But right now, as I go around, especially as I’ve
China welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, plans talks
Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Dec 27 to a second ceasefire in recent months.
Simu Liu’s Espionage Thriller ‘The Copenhagen Test’ Is a Dastardly Disappointment: TV Review
“The Copenhagen Test” is an espionage thriller that turns on loyalty, revenge and integrity. The Peacock series follows Alexander Hale (Simu Liu), an intelligence analyst with The Orphanage, an organization that serves as a watchman for the United States intelligence
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition threatens separatist group over territorial expansion in eastern provinces
The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council and the Saudi-backed government in Yemen have been allies for years in the fight against the Iran-allied Houthi rebels. However, the Council has repeatedly defied its partners to control larger areas in war-torn Yemen
A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has finally been decoded
UBC Okanagan researchers have uncovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound linked to anti-cancer effects. By identifying two key enzymes that shape and twist molecules into their final form, the team solved a puzzle that had stumped scientists for years.
Diplo’s Hanging Out With Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Now
Diplo — the mega-famous DJ with several allegations of distributing revenge porn — is hanging out with RFK Jr. now. The Health And Human Services Secretary reportedly attended Diplo's concert at the Snow Lodge at the St. Regis in Aspen, CO on Dec. 20. Then he and his family
Italian authorities arrest nine for allegedly funneling millions to Hamas through charities
Among those arrested was Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy. In October 2024, the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against several charities and individuals, including Hannoun, whom Italian prosecutors describe as the head of Italy's Hamas cell
DCU 2025 releases: How James Gunn launched a cinematic universe by breaking Marvel's biggest rules
Gunn had access to the MCU playbook and mostly ignored it.
Evidence of a quantum spin liquid ground state in a kagome material
Quantum spin liquids are exotic states of matter in which spins (i.e., the intrinsic angular momentum of electrons) do not settle into an ordered pattern and continue to fluctuate, even at extremely low temperatures. This state is characterized by high entanglement, a quantum
Will marijuana be legalized, rescheduled in 2026?
Next year could be marked with big shifts for the marijuana industry.
Why Gavin Newsom would crush JD Vance in 2028
Donald Trump's brand is losing credibility, and Gavin Newsom's Hollywood-grade instincts make him a formidable opponent for Vice President JD Vance, who is being groomed for 2028 and must balance honoring Trump without imitating him.
Are these Arc Raiders myths true or false? You tell me
How well do you know the odd intricacies of life Topside?
Severe drought linked to the decline of the hobbits 61,000 years ago
An international team of scientists, including the University of Wollongong (UOW), has found compelling evidence that a changing climate played a role in the extinction of the early human species Homo floresiensis, also known as "hobbits." Their research, published in
Physicists close in on the elusive sterile neutrino
Neutrinos may be nearly invisible, but they play a starring role in the Universe. Long-standing anomalies had hinted at a mysterious fourth “sterile” neutrino, potentially rewriting the laws of physics. Using exquisitely precise measurements of tritium decay, the KATRIN
Even as Najib faces two decades in jail, damaging divisions haunt Malaysia over 1MDB scandal
While Malaysia's politicians deal with the ramifications of Najib's jailtime, reforms to prevent another 1MDB stall.
Baku sets peace agenda with Armenia for 2026, highlighting progress on the ground
In his annual end-of-year press conference, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov summed up the progress made in the reconciliation process with Armenia and looked ahead to its future.