Film Students Are Having Trouble Sitting Through Movies, Professors Say

Watching a film for class used to be a dream assignment.

Jordin Sparks Speaks Out After Viral Post Asking Halle Berry to Read Her Menopause Screenplay

"I wrote a screenplay about hormones and menopause and know you'd be the right person to talk to about it!" Sparks posted in a public message to the Oscar winner.

I watched Markiplier play Iron Lung for 45 minutes before watching Markiplier star in the Iron Lung movie for 2+ hours. Which was better?

I sealed myself in and plunged into Markiplier's world.

Don Lemon after release: 'I will not stop now, I will not stop ever'

Former CNN host Don Lemon, released a day after federal officers arrested him in Los Angeles, defended his career in journalism on Friday, saying he will never stop reporting. U.S. District Judge Patricia Donahue ordered Lemon to be released on no money bond, according to The

‘Send Help’: Breaking Down the Biggest Plot Twists and That Wild Ending

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for Sam Raimi’s “Send Help,” now playing in theaters. “Send Help,” Sam Raimi’s twisty thriller written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift and in theaters Friday via 20th Century Studios, is filled with shocking moments. Too

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

Here’s what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown

Bruce Springsteen Joins Anti-Ice Show in Minneapolis: ‘Sometimes You Have to Kick Them in the Teeth’

The singer performed at a benefit concert organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello

Tylenol’s reputation rebounds among Republicans

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Tylenol’s reputation rebounds among Republicans Despite President Trump’s explicit opinion that "taking Tylenol is not good” last year, recent polling found that the brand’s reputation among

This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Thousands of players flood into Team Fortress 2 Classified, the free 'TF2 Classic' mod that just launched on Steam

If you can find a server with empty slots, you let me know.

Fears of Prabowo’s path for Indonesia loom after stock rout

Talk of nepotism and his social spending plans sparked concerns about Indonesia’s investability.

New type of Bordeaux wine to gain official status as result of climate pressure

Exclusive: Formal validation for claret reflects hotter conditions, falling consumption and shift towards chillable reds Bordeaux’s wine industry has historically adapted to consumer habits. In the 1970s the region leaned towards white, but by the 2000s was famed for powerful

Catherine O’Hara’s Most Iconic Films and Shows — Where to Stream Them Online

Legendary actor Catherine O’Hara died at 71 on Friday, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Known for her roles in iconic film classics like “Home Alone,” “Beetlejuice” and “Best in Show,” the beloved star was also a scene-stealer in a number of television shows,

Top Indonesian financial regulators quit after US$80 billion market meltdown

Financial Services Regulator chief, his deputy, head of capital markets and exchange chief all quit.

Senate passes massive government funding package, sending it to House

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Friday to pass a major funding package consisting of five regular appropriations bills and a two-week stopgap measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but the legislation won’t become law before parts of the government shut down at

Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal — but a brief shutdown is certain

With the House not voting until Monday, the Pentagon and most domestic agencies are set to shutter briefly.

Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez announces proposed general amnesty for political prisoners

Delcy Rodríguez said on Friday she will push a “general amnesty law” covering political prisoners and instructed that the draft be sent to the Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, where it is expected to be debated and approved next week. The announcement was delivered at an event

Ancient Jokes Etched in Clay

These millennia-old punchlines aren’t exactly gut-busters today The post Ancient Jokes Etched in Clay appeared first on Nautilus .

Lady Gaga: Heart aches for families 'mercilessly targeted by ICE'

Lady Gaga said Thursday her heart aches for families in the U.S. "mercilessly targeted" by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid President Trump's immigration crackdown and growing tensions with Minnesota local and state officials over immigration operations. "In a

Code Vein 2 interactive map

With this Code Vein 2 interactive map, you can find all the important items and materials you need to save the present and preserve the past.

Disney CEO Bob Iger plans to step down before contract expires at end of year: report

Disney CEO Bob Iger has reportedly told allies that he plans to step down from his post before his contract expires at the end of the year.

Don Lemon Speaks Out After Release From Jail: ‘I Will Not Be Silenced’

A judge on Friday ordered Don Lemon to be released on his own recognizance, after he was indicted on charges of interfering with a religious service during an ICE protest in Minnesota. Speaking outside the courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, Lemon said that he will not be

Scott Bessent eyes ‘top cop’ for Treasury to crack down on shady nonprofits

Bessent wants to appoint a new senior official at the Treasury Department to scrutinize the finances of charities that engage in excessive political activities, lobbying, or even fraud.

Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley to speak out against Trump

{beacon} Technology The Big Story Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley to speak out against Trump LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argued Silicon Valley “can’t bend the knee” to President Trump after a second American was killed by federal agents amid an immigration crackdown

‘Sinners’ Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Filming Buddy Guy’s Cameo, Her Favorite Shot and Shares an Update on Reuniting With Ryan Coogler for ‘The X-Files’

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history when she became the first woman of color to be nominated for a best cinematography Oscar for her work on Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” “You dream about those things. It’s a dream come true,” she tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. Arkapaw also

Zootopia 2, Anaconda, Greenland 2, and everything new to stream this weekend

Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista team up on Prime Video, The Strangers return to Starz, and Santa slays on VOD

Health care costs top concern in new poll

Americans are more worried about affording health care than any other household necessity, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll published Thursday. The poll, conducted with 1,426 adults Jan. 13-20, found that two-thirds of respondents said they felt more anxious about

Kamala Harris: Don Lemon arrest 'an affront to our rights and freedoms'

Former Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is blasting President Trump's administration over the arrest of journalist Don Lemon and several other independent media members in connection with a protest at a church in Minnesota earlier this

Former Google software engineer convicted of AI espionage, trade secret theft

The jury found Leon Ding, 38, guilty on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets – including thousands of pages of Google trade secrets that were stolen to help China.

Crockett, Talarico locked in dead heat in Texas Senate primary: Poll

The top two Democratic candidates in Texas's Senate race are neck and neck in a new poll. A Texas Public Opinion Research poll surveyed likely Democratic primary voters ahead of the state party’s upcoming primary elections on March 3. In response to a question about whom they

Trump removes some Venezuelan oil sanctions

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump removes some Venezuelan oil sanctions The U.S. is lifting some sanctions on Venezuelan oil, seeking to allow American firms to trade and sell more oil that is produced there. © Evan Vucci, Associated

The Best of the 2026 Grammy Parties

The week leading up to the Grammys is always filled with A-list, extravagant affairs featuring superstar musicians, top actors and the music industry’s biggest names. This year is no exception. While the actual awards show is on Sunday, the industry has descended on warehouses,

How One Line in ‘Home Alone’ Made Catherine O’Hara a Pop-Culture Legend

Even with incredible work on shows like SCTV and Schitt's Creek, it was a pair of kids movies in the early 1990s that gave the actor a catchphrase that would last the rest of her career

Where to find brittle quartzite for brittle whetstone in Grounded 2

You need brittle quartzite to craft brittle whetstone in Grounded 2. Here's where to find brittle quartzite

Johnson backs fast-track process requiring Democratic support to swiftly end shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told House Republicans he wants to utilize a special fast-track process that will require cooperation from Democrats to swiftly pass the funding package that the Senate is poised to send over and end what lawmakers hope will be a brief government

Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit

The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

House GOP leaders eye bipartisan path for spending package

Barneys scion Gene Pressman accused of vengefully smearing ex-exec in ‘score-settling’ book

Ex-Barneys president Charles Bunstine alleges that Gene Pressman’s “They All Came to Barneys: A Personal History of the World’s Greatest Store” is a smear to his reputation -- with the book falsely claiming that Bunstine “had neither the feeling, nor the experience to satisfy

Axelrod warns Democrats against campaigning on abolishing ICE

Democratic strategist David Axelrod on Thursday warned Democratic lawmakers and candidates to avoid calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be abolished on the campaign trail. "Well, you know the problem that we’ve seen before when people said abolish the

Trump Was in Contact With Epstein Long After Saying He’d Cut Him Off

Donald Trump and his allies stayed connected to Jeffrey Epstein well after they claimed they had stopped communicating. The president has long asserted that his close friendship with the child sex trafficker ended after the duo had a falling out over real estate in Palm Beach,

I've already put 10 hours into this upcoming RPG's demo because it has the best combat I've seen outside a FromSoft game

I got five hours of sleep last night.

Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

Bob Iger to Step Down as Disney CEO Before End of 2026: Report

Bob Iger may be exiting the Mouse House before his CEO contract expires at the end of the year. Iger has told “associates” that he plans to step down as CEO and “pull back from daily management” before the Dec. 31, 2026, end of his contract, the Wall Street Journal reported

Mediawan’s Pierre-Antoine Capton and North Road’s Peter Chernin Break Down Their Merger Deal: ‘This Isn’t Us Cashing Out — It’s Us Investing’

In an era defined by consolidation and scale, Mediawan’s acquisition of Peter Chernin’s North Road Company brings together one of Europe’s fastest-growing content groups and one of the most influential producers in Hollywood, creating what Chernin calls “arguably the most

When German Shepherds Got Their Cursed Genes

DNA from museum specimens help detail the genetic bottleneck The post When German Shepherds Got Their Cursed Genes appeared first on Nautilus .

Sony Pictures Classics Lands Stephanie Ahn’s ‘Bedford Park,’ Sundance Prize Winner for Debut Feature

Sony Pictures Classics has landed rights to Stephanie Ahn’s feature debut “Bedford Park,” following its premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The film, starring Moon Choi and Son Sukku, also won the U.S. dramatic special jury award for debut feature earlier Friday.