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Fans have just days to watch 'lavish' period drama with huge star before BBC axe

Period drama fans will be heartbroken to learn that this 1999 forgotten classic is set to leave the BBC on August 2, but with just days left to watch it, there's no time like the present. An Ideal Husband is a story taken straight from the mind of the …

The AI-Altered ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Controversy, Explained

The Wizard of Oz Warner Bros. An AI-altered version of The Wizard of Oz created for the Las Vegas Sphere has ignited backlash online, with film fans describing the changes as “vandalism.” As generative AI slowly creeps its way into the film industry, one …

The Naked Gun Early Reactions Out: Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson Shine In Hilarious Return To Spoof Comedy, Critics Call ...

The Naked Gun Early Reactions Out (Photo Credit – Instagram) Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson starrer The Naked Gun is an action comedy set to be released this Friday. The early reactions to the film are doing the rounds on social media. Amid superhero and …

‘The Naked Gun’: What the Critics Are Saying

Paramount‘s new iteration of The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the late Leslie Nielsen’s Frank Drebin, and Pamela Anderson, is getting mostly positive reviews from critics ahead of its Friday theatrical release. The …

Dan Webster reviews "Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight”

DAN WEBSTER: Over the decades, we’ve seen any number of great screen performances by children. Eleven-year-old Anna Paquin in The Piano. Eight-year-old Tatum O’Neal in Paper Moon. And more recently, a then-6-year-old Brooklyn Prince in Sean Baker’s The …

What 'Happy Gilmore 2' says about the legend and legacy of Adam Sandler 

The Netflix release of “Happy Gilmore 2” this past weekend caused me to continue thinking about Adam Sandler’s career and comedic legacy.   This is something I’ve been pondering with some regularity (really!) since February when Sandler took the stage at …

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

“I will not sacrifice this child for the world. I will not sacrifice this world for my child.” Hard to understand what could drive anyone to say that. Hard to understand what could put anyone in that position. That’s the core of this film’s very thoughtful …

One of the Best Indie Horror Movies of the 2010s Isn’t Even Available to Stream

There’s something supremely unsettling about a horror film that unfolds largely in a single location. Flicks like this take the viewer along on a claustrophobic ride, often resulting in an immersive and intense viewing experience. Few films have executed …

Kate Berlant’s Comedy, Rally Against Redistricting, and More on Our Weekend To-Do List

Detail of Art by Harry Underwood / Courtesy of Yard Dog Harry Underwood: “Euphoria To Go” Through August 30, Yard Dog Gallery Visiting our fair town all the way from Nashville is narrative artist Harry Underwood, whose career spans titles such as …

Dolly de Leon to join cast of Hollywood series ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’

Dolly de Leon has been confirmed as a cast member of the upcoming thriller series “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” although the premiere date is yet to be announced. De Leon’s agency, CreaZion Studios, confirmed her casting in a press statement where she …

Here's what's new in home entertainment for the last few days of July

Streaming on Prime is the crime thriller "Countdown". In the series, an LAPD officer joins a secret task force to investigate a suspicious murder, but uncovers a sinister plot that will endanger millions. Film Critic Tony Tocano says, " …

‘Souleymane’s Story’ Review: An Immigrant Working in Food Delivery Navigates the Tribulations of Bureaucracy

Everybody that Souleymane (Abou Sangare) encounters has an angle. The Guinean immigrant is nothing if not a hustler, zipping through the streets of Paris on his bicycle making food deliveries at all hours of the night in order to scrape together the funds …

Film critic Richard Crouse chats about the movies of the week

‘The Naked Gun’ smartly executes dumb jokes

Suspenseful music plays over the opening studio logos. We emerge from the black void to see criminals running amok in a bank. They’ve taken hostages, freezing the police in their tracks. This has now become a job for someone with a particular set of skills …

Luke Littler told get off your a**e by James Wade as The Nuke falls short as a film critic

Dozy Luke Littler is ready to swing hard for a Triple Crown having fallen asleep while watching Happy Gilmore 2. The Nuke will meet James Wade in tonight’s Final as he aims to replace The Machine as the youngest-ever winner of the Betfred World Matchplay. …

‘The Naked Gun’ Movie Review: Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson’s Action-Comedy Sequel Gets Unanimous Praise From Critics!

Who expected a Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson to win over critics? Yet director Akiva Schaffer has pulled off the impossible, with the film earning glowing reviews and an impressive 94% Rotten Tomatoes score at the time of writing. Perhaps, in an …

New York Times Film Critic Curses ‘Eddington’ Director for Mocking BLM

Stephen Colbert wouldn’t touch it. Nor would Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers or Jimmy Kimmel. Saturday Night Live? As they say in New York, fuhgeddaboudit!! It’s Black Lives Matter (BLM), the hard-Left group that had a cultural moment …

In ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ a crew of criminal masterminds meet their match

Each character has a specific talent. Their leader, Wolf, is the charming, silver tongued pickpocket who “goes full George Clooney” on unsuspecting marks while breaking the fourth wall to talk to us. Snake is a grumpy safecracker, and Tarantula is a hacker …

Neither 'South Park' nor 'Sausage Party': the new and controversial sexual cartoon comedy that divides film critics

From time to time, cinema offers a type of film that deals with less common issues that actually affect human beings. On those occasions when it does, it is adult animation that best addresses these problems, with jokes full of references to, for example, …

H.E. Ahmed Aljarwan, President of the GCTP, praises France, UK, Canada and Malta for steps to recognise Palestine

H.E. Ahmed Aljarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace praises France, UK, Canada and Malta for announcing the recognition of Palestine GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Speaking to the press, H.E. …

Connect Airport Transfers Recognized for Exceptional Service by Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor names "Connect Airport Transfers" a global top-10 travel service for comfort, safety & customer satisfaction. WHISTLER, CANADA, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Connect Airport Transfers has received a 2025 …

BioPREVAIL Launches Call for Proposals in World Design Challenge for Sustainable Diagnostic Containment Laboratories

Global Affair's Canada, World Organisation for Animal Health, and Global Health Security Fund Unite to Foster Innovation for One Health Security Initiative GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BioPREVAIL, a One Health …

Pinewood Leather & Collar Launches First Handcrafted Leather Dog Car Tethers

Where craftsmanship meets canine care: PinewoodLeather debuts leather car tethers designed for connection and comfort. TN, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid a sea of over-engineered pet products, a small, family-run design studio …

Micro‑Retreat at Home: Madhukar Enlighten Life Shares Simple Practices to Recharge Without Taking Time Off

International Advaita teacher Madhukar offers a unique online retreat to help people reset, find inner peace, and prevent burnout – even without a long vacation LAUFENBURG, SWITZERLAND, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s fast-paced …

New Project to Develop Specification for Evaluating Conformance of WInnForum Transceiver Facility Launches

Call for participation is now open in WInnForum's New Transceiver Conformance Project WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) announces an open call for participation in …

Gene Matrix otvara regionalnu kancelariju u Beogradu i laboratorije u Ljubljani i Banjaluci

Gene Matrix otvara regionalnu kancelariju u Beogradu i laboratorije u Ljubljani i Banjaluci: Personalizovana medicina stiže na Balkan BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vodeća američka biotehnološka kompanija Gene Matrix …

Lyrid Expands to Nairobi, Kenya; Marks the Creation of Lyrid Savannah

Lyrid is expanding rapidly, from shaking hands in Indonesia to now creating a presence within the startup communities in Nairobi, Kenya! SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a year of deliberation, Lyrid has …

AI Energy Gap Narrows as Orders Open for 5GW Green Power and 5M Tons/Yr Green Fuel

Open Origin opens industrial orders for Tier IV green power and metallurgic-grade ammonia, for AI, data centers, and shipping. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid growing concerns as AI and industrial energy …

Ten International Practitioners Received Official Credentials as Certified World Civility Ambassadors and Spokespersons

Global Civility Leadership Institute Credentials 10 Civility Practitioners During International Ceremony in Nairobi Kenya NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten professionals and committed practitioners in the field of …

‘White Wanderer’ (aka ‘Mzungu’): A powerful true story of global crises, hope & compassion—premiering on VOD Aug 5, 2025

Four Americans confront Africa’s toughest realities—and discover a deeper purpose in this stirring true story of hope, loss, and global compassion. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world grappling with profound …

FlavorCloud Launches Localized Market Pricing to Improve Global Consumer Experience & Increase Shopping Cart Conversion

Intelligent Local Pricing Model Drives 13x Conversion for Global Shoppers SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlavorCloud, a leading provider of cross border shipping solutions announced the launch of Localized Market Pricing …

SoftNAS® Surpasses Industry Standards with 40 Concurrent Replications — Outperforming NetApp FSx and FSx for OpenZFS

Buurst announces next-generation replication scalability for enterprise cloud storage workloads, setting a new high-water mark in concurrent replication HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buurst™, a data performance …

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Celebrates its Silver Anniversary with Get Wild! Gala

Gala at the Southampton Arts Center to Honor Zelda Penzel with Emcee Jill Rappaport NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons is to celebrate their 25th …

AIFOD Summit at UN Vienna Reveals Game-Changing Frameworks for Inclusive AI Financing

Government ministers, ambassadors and UN agencies unveil practical frameworks for public-private partnerships in AI VIENNA, AUSTRIA, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AI For Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD) intensified its groundbreaking …

United Nations Vienna Opens AIFOD 2025 Summer Summit

NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AI For Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD) Vienna Summit 2025 at the United Nations Office at Vienna launched a transformative initiative addressing the stark reality that the Global South …

FundedNext Launches AI Assistant 'Fundee', the First Prop Firm with Multilingual Voice AI Support

Supports 32 Languages to Bridge Global Access and Cultural Relevance, Redefining Client Support with AI-Powered Assistance AJMAN, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FundedNext, a leading prop trading firm, launched …

Agility Capital, Inc. Launches Investment Banking Platform For Restaurant & Real Estate Sectors

Agility Capital Holding (ENX:AGIL) TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agility Capital Holding Inc. ("Agility") (Euronext: AGIL), via its wholly owned US subsidiary Agility Capital, Inc., is pleased to …

What’s New at investingLive: Smarter Tools, Sharper Insights

investingLive adds smart tools, real-time news, and deeper insights to help traders and investors make better decisions every day. LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As ForexLive.com transitions to investingLive.com, we' …

What’s New at investingLive: Smarter Tools, Sharper Insights

investingLive adds smart tools, real-time news, and deeper insights to help traders and investors make better decisions every day. LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What’s New at investingLive: Smarter Tools, Sharper Insights …