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fromVulture
2 weeks ago

No One Involved With Smurfs Has Any Idea What They're Doing

The Smurfs go to the real world for the same reason they do everything else in the movie, which at different points invokes the multiverse, serves up bewildering lore, and includes a pillar-of-light showdown out of a superhero movie - because no one involved in it has any idea what they're doing.
Film
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk teases AI anime boyfriend based on Edward Cullen

Elon Musk is introducing a male AI companion inspired by brooding romantic figures, differing from the overly affectionate female AI.
#french-language
fromstupiddope.com
3 weeks ago

Benny the Butcher Heats Up July With Summer 25 | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Benny the Butcher releases Summer '25, leading the rollout for his upcoming project Summertime Butch 2 scheduled for July 16.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Predator: Killer of Killers review animated anthology of Arnie's old antagonists

The Predator franchise expands into an animated anthology set across various historical periods, blending action with cultural references.
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - JJ Manford "Jacaranda June" @ Nazarian / Curcio, Los Angeles

"In Jacaranda June, Manford explores imagined domestic interiors and landscapes, weaving together art historical references, personal memory, and popular culture against Los Angeles architecture."
Los Angeles
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Romanian Painter Radu Oreian's "That Magic Light" @ 1969 Gallery, NYC

Romanian artist Radu Oreian's exhibition 'That Magic Light' explores the ontological question of 'what it means to be' with intricate visual forms.
Arts
fromVulture
4 months ago

Suits LA Recap: Desperate Measures

Rick's role as the designated 'nice guy' is put to the test as he mediates between Stuart's aggression and the actor's volatile nature, highlighting comedic tension.
Boston Bruins
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The odd drunken detective has been sighted at gigs': how Sea Power won legions of gamer fans

Jan Scott Wilkinson initially doubted collaboration on Disco Elysium, yet the game's thematic depth resonated with Sea Power's identity.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Stephen Colbert Spotted 1 "Lone Hero" Defying Donald Trump's "Stupid" Obsession

"Pack up the Buick LeSabre, we're going back to 1996," he said. "Grab your collection of Beanie Babies and get ready to dip-frost your Dunkaroos because MapQuest is showing us the shining path to revolution, and it is an eight-page printout that you accidentally did in full color and your mom's gonna fucking kill you for it."
Cars
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

My grandparents passed away, leaving a house and land to their 4 children and now that my dad passed away - is it now mine?

Inherited property disputes among siblings often lead to legal complications and deep-seated animosity.
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: Fumer la moquette

Fumer la moquette means 'to talk nonsense' and is slang for bizarre or out-of-touch statements.
fromCreative Bloq
6 months ago

Taylor Swift should probably take a look at the Toronto Sceptres logo

The Toronto Sceptres logo closely resembles Taylor Swift's cheerleader outfit from 'Shake it Off', raising questions about originality.
fromVulture
7 months ago

What We Do in the Shadows Series-Finale Recap: Casket Closed

In 'The Finale,' the episode humorously subverts expectations of closure by abruptly halting its narrative, reflecting on sentimental moments while still delivering cheeky outcomes.
Writing
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Readers reply: The Moon Under Water from where did George Orwell get the name for his perfect pub?

George Orwell invented the name "The Moon Under Water" to depict his vision of the perfect pub, ensuring originality and avoiding real-life connections.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

To watch is to yearn for a different world: how The West Wing made politics feel glorious

Rose's unexpected reference to The West Wing highlights generational gaps in cultural touchstones amidst a tense family apocalypse scenario.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Which announcement was inspired by Elvis's refusal to do encores? The Saturday quiz

Kaiser Wilhelm II was Queen Victoria's eldest grandchild, significantly impacting European history during the early 20th century.
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