220 posts tagged ‘human interest’
I Have Questions About the Fox News Psychic
Jezebel,
There’s a lot happening in the world right now, like the U.S.-funded humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a new devastating ruling on abortion access out of Texas. But you wouldn’t know much of any of that if you were watching Fox News host Jesse Watters’ show on Tuesday night. The only thing you’d take away is the… Read more...
Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel Go to War
Aaron Rodgers, the 40-year-old quarterback who’s been on medical leave from his day job for the last few months, made his weekly, wholly unnecessary appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. And the man came armed with a hit list that included just one name: Jimmy Kimmel. When Rodgers’ former teammate, A.J. Hawk,… Read more...
Eman Esfandi Had No Idea What Sabine Was Filling Ezra In On While Filming Ahsoka
Gizmodo,
Star Wars can often feel culturally ubiquitous, but sometimes even the people operating in its space find themselves inside a world they have little experience with (as they should: Star Wars thrives on the perspectives of many, and that includes people unfamiliar with it!). But for Eman Esfandi, going back and… Read more...
All of io9's Best of 2023 Posts, In One Handy Place
A new year is upon us, but don’t say goodbye to the old one just yet! For the past 3 weeks io9 has been delivering our Year in Review for all things 2023—our favorite films and shows, cool toys, people we lost, the trends that defined a year of sci-fi, fantasy, and genre pop culture, and so much more. Why not take a… Read more...
Films that should be nominated for Oscars in 2024, but won’t be
AV Club,
There are only so many Oscar nomination slots to go around, which means that every year there will be some noteworthy contenders who will get shut out. The reasons for this vary widely, and aren’t always the same from year to year. Some films aren’t high-profile enough. Some might be too controversial, or too risque.… Read more...
Tom Wilkinson, Beloved Character Actor, Passes Away at Age 75
British actor Tom Wilkinson died on Saturday. He was 75, and per the Hollywood Reporter, his family say his death was at home and “sudden.” Read more...
2023's best Blu-ray and 4K UHD box sets: John Wick, Star Trek: Picard, Jurassic World, and more
Physical media may be devalued by some in our streaming-dominated world, but you’d be surprised how many great titles are only available on disc. Also, some titles can be so much more rewarding on DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD, especially when they’re loaded with special packaging and bonus features. 2023 saw the release of… Read more...
R.I.P. Tom Wilkinson, from The Full Monty and In The Bedroom
Tom Wilkinson has died. A veteran actor of both stage and screen, Wilkinson might be best remembered for his co-starring role in 1997's The Full Monty, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the BAFTAs. Other professional recognition included a pair of Oscar noms—for In The Bedroom in 2001 and Michael… Read more...