These 10 Movies Almost Have Too Much Swagger

Some movies play it cool; others kick the door down, wink at the camera, and strut through every frame like they own the place.The following ten films don’t just drip swagger, they practically drown in it. They’ve got the walk, the talk, the needle drops, the stunts, the smirks, and, above all, the guts to swing for the fences. The picks below are stylish to the point of excess, but somehow never tip over into self-parody....

August 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1688 words · Spencer Estrada

Wakefield: Bryan Cranston, Robin Swicord on the IFC Drama

From writer/directorRobin Swicord,Wakefieldtells the tale of a successful suburbanite, named Howard Wakefield (Bryan Cranston), who steps away from his family and out of his life when he vanishes without a trace. But he’s not really missing, at all, instead secretly observing the lives of his wife (Jennifer Garner), their children and the neighbors from the attic of his carriage house garage, all while waiting for the perfect moment to return home....

August 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1870 words · George Higgins

Why Your iPhone’s Wi-Fi Internet Speed Might Beat Your MacBook

Recently a lot of people have been noticing that their internet speed on their iPhone is a lot faster than what they’re getting on their MacBook; even when both are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sometimes, the iPhones are even beating out wired network speeds when connected to the same network (although this shouldn’t be happening if you’re connected at GigaBit speeds). How can that be given the antenna strength and size on the Macbook?...

August 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1463 words · Charles Hatfield

“Camel Toe That Can Be Seen From Outer Space”: Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on Taking Jabs at Each Other in ‘The Better Sister’

[Editor’s note: The following contains major spoilers for The Better Sister.] The eight-episode thrillerThe Better Sistertells the story of sisters Chloe (Jessica Biel) and Nicky (Elizabeth Banks), who are seemingly vastly different on the outside and yet probably equally as broken on the inside. When Chloe’s picturesque life is turned upside down by the brutal murder of her husband Adam (Corey Stoll), the sisters work through an estranged that was partly due to Chloe being the guardian of Nicky’s son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan), from her own prior relationship with Adam....

August 1, 2025 · 10 min · 1939 words · David Wilson

'9-1-1' Fights to Stay on Disney+'s Top 10 List

9-1-1is currently hanging on by a thread in the tenth spot on Disney+’s Top 10 list, but it’s fighting hard to stay there.The series, which first premiered on Fox before making its way to the streaming giant, has consistently drawn viewers with its intense, high-stakes drama centered around first responders in Los Angeles. Each episode delivers heart-pounding scenarios, from natural disasters to personal crises, keeping fans on the edge of their seats....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Heather Ingram

'Anyone But You' Global Box Office Leads Rom-Com Season

Anyone But Youis the little rom-com that could, as it continues to defy expectations and bring in audiences. The viral sensation and buzzy picture which starsSydney SweeneyandGlen Powellhas continued to bring in audiences, with the total worldwide gross now equating to 5x its initial haul, a remarkable result for a film with such low expectations going into its launch five weekends ago. Indeed, the film is one ofthe highest-grossing R-rated rom-coms in a decade....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Lori Baxter

'Foundation's Genetic Dynasty Explained: Who Reigns Over the Empire?

So how many Cleons are there inFoundation, anyway? Okay, we get that this is an Empire going on 13,000 years of rule, but what exactly is going on with the three “Brothers,” and how is the “adulterated” genome gradually changing them as we dive into Season 2? In Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series, we saw three iterations of the same original man — Cleon — presented as his clones....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Beth Hoffman

'Hillbilly Elegy' Review: A Childish, Exploitative Journey Into The Heartland

This review was originally published on June 22, 2025. J.D. Vance’s memoirHillbilly Elegybecame a talking point among the commentariat following Trump’s election in 2016 to try and explain the Republican nominee’s success in the Rust Belt. The memoir basically highlighted a certain kind of attitude among poor white people who had been “forgotten” and were facing “economic anxiety.” That’s not really rooted in fact (we have actual data that a Trump voter is more likely to be a divorced dad who owns a Kia dealership than a single mom struggling with drug addiction, hence all the stupid boat parades this past year), but it was enough of a narrative to make Vance’s book a hit, and inevitably into a film adaptation that now not only feels out of date, butinsulting and condescending to the people it depicts....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1196 words · Glenn Garcia

'Peaky Blinders' Spin-offs Reportedly in the Works

After delivering asixth and final seasonwhich ended ambiguously in 2022, Netflix’s British crime dramaPeaky Blinderswas rumored to be making a comeback of sorts with very little progress. Now, however, it has been revealed that Netflix is planning on birthing its ownPeaky Blindersfranchise,with the streamer reportedly developing at least two spinoffs based on the beloved crime drama. The original show centers around the Peaky Blinders street gang from Birmingham, dramatizing their actions in England from 1919 to 1933 and the meteoric rise of Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) - the gang’s leader in the series....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Matthew Smith

'Scream 3': What If Parker Posey's Jennifer Jolie Survived?

TheScreamfranchise has delivered quite a few iconic characters over the years, butParker Posey’s Jennifer Jolie fromScream 3continues to be a top-tier fan favorite. Even though Jennifer Jolie, or rather, Judy Jurgenstern, appeared in the first twoStabmovies as Gale Weathers, we don’t see her in the flesh in theScreamfranchise untilScream 3, the installment that focuses on the production ofStab 3: Return to Woodsboro. When a new Ghostface targets theStab 3cast, Jennifer gets the chance to team up with her real-life counterpart, Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), and treatScreamfans to one of the most vibrant, hilarious, and hugely charming dynamics of the franchise....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Crystal Bailey

'Survivor' Needs to Bring Back Players In the New Era

Survivorhas been a franchise that has leaned on its history.The reality competition showhas evolved tremendously over the past two decades, introducing and adapting many of its game mechanics. While the skeleton ofSurvivorhas remained consistent, what has kept the show alive arethe players that have kept the brilliant social experiment refreshing.WithSurvivorcareening toward a landmark 50th season, it’s time to bring back players for an All-Star season. What type of returning player season should it be?...

July 31, 2025 · 17 min · 3524 words · Joshua Johnson

'The Acolyte's Best Twist Was Right in Front of Us the Whole Time

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1 and 2 of The Acolyte. The Acolytehas only just premiered, but it’s proving to be a truly unique entry in the Star Wars universe. Part of that is the setting;The Acolyteis set in the era of theHigh Republic, which is set a hundred years before the events ofStar Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace. But it also puts a new, more personal twist on the conflict between the light and dark sides of the Force with the major reveal of the first episode, “Lost/Found....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1001 words · Bruce White

'Watson' Just Revealed Derian's Dark Past — and It’s a Major Turning Point

After a mixed start to the season, this week’s episode ofCBS’sWatsondelivered a compelling hour, largely thanks to long-awaited insight into one of its most intriguing characters, Dr. Ingrid Derian (Eve Harlow). Episode 7, “Teeth Marks,” is amajor turning point forher journey, setting up a storyline that will have significant implications for Watson and his team. From the start of the series,Derian has been an enigmatic presence, balancing intelligence and skill with a deeply guarded, almost unsettling nature, seemingly uninterested in connecting with anyone around her....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Brooke Holmes