Keeping it real

I Heard It Through the Grapevine (Dick Fontaine and Pat Hartley, 1982

Joker

Lorenza Mazzetti. Image courtesy of BFI National Archive

“I’m a Genius!”

For Nancy

Household Saints (Nancy Savoca, 1993)

Inside pham

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (Phạm Thiên Ân, 2023)

Man City 1-1 Everton (Dec 26, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN
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US Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - Forex Factory
US Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Forex FactoryUS weekly jobless claims fall slightly ReutersUS applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high The Associated PressWatch US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Below Estimates at 219,000 BloombergSpot gold dips to $2,625/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 219k Kitco NEWS
Mike Tomlin doesn’t hold back on ‘junior varsity’ Steelers after Christmas dud vs. Chiefs - New York Post
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Exclusive: Russian missile caused Aktau crash, investigation confirms - Euronews
Exclusive: Russian missile caused Aktau crash, investigation confirms EuronewsRussia being blamed for Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed hundreds of miles off course, killing dozens Fox News‘Can’t execute, control lost': Azerbaijan airline pilot's last words before crash amid claims of Russian missile's role Hindustan TimesRussia accused of shooting down Azerbaijan passenger plane Financial TimesSpeculation mounts over cause of Azerbaijan Airlines […]
Samsung still working hard on the ‘zero-bezel’ iPhone display - SamMobile - Samsung news
Samsung still working hard on the ‘zero-bezel’ iPhone display SamMobile - Samsung newsApple’s Bold Dream Of A ‘Single Slab Of Glass’ iPhone Was Pinned On The iPhone 18, But Technical Hurdles May Shatter That Vision WccftechZero-bezel iPhone unlikely to arrive by 2026 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comApple forced to postpone successor to dynamic island on iPhone in pursuit of […]
Finland Boards Tanker After Power and Data Cables Go Offline - Bloomberg
Finland Boards Tanker After Power and Data Cables Go Offline BloombergFinland investigates Russian ship after electricity disconnection BBC.comFinland police investigate role of foreign ship after power cable outage CNNFinland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident The GuardianRussian 'Shadow' Ship Suspected of Cutting More Cables in 'NATO Lake' Newsweek

A sultry scene shifts in 'The Brutalist' December 26, 2024
The ambitious film follows László Toth (Adrien Brody) chasing his American Dream, only to be upended by a tycoon.
Daron James
Will another international filmmaker prevail this Oscar season? December 26, 2024
Only eight best picture winners in the past 50 years were directed by filmmakers from non-English-speaking countries. Will one of this year's contenders join the club?
Diane Garrett
Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra talks 'arms dealer' strategy, defends 'Spider-Man' spinoffs December 26, 2024
As he prepares to leave Sony Pictures, Tony Vinciquerra reflects on his time at the helm of the Culver City film and TV studio and defends "Madame Web" and "Kraven the Hunter." "These are not terrible films."
Samantha Masunaga
20 essential music documentaries to stream right now December 26, 2024
A guide to essential music documentaries that look at musicians and bands over the decades.
Meredith Blake, Robert Lloyd
Denis Villeneuve isn't at peace. And he's OK with that December 26, 2024
The director strives to make a perfect movie that stands the test of time. His holy grail, he calls it. And yet the quiet of the woods still calls to him.
Glenn Whipp
'Babygirl' star Nicole Kidman could heat up the Oscar race December 26, 2024
The actor plays a tech CEO who has an affair with a young intern. Could the role take her back to the Oscars?
Carla Meyer
Oscars 2025: Will directors continue to look across the globe? December 26, 2024
The academy's directors branch may be the most adventurous group of Oscar voters. Who will they nominate at the Oscars this year?
Glenn Whipp
Review: 'Squid Game' is back for Season 2, and Player 456 is on a crusade to end it December 26, 2024
The hit Korean Netflix series returns, picking up where things left off in Season 1, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) ready to destroy the game once and for all.
Robert Lloyd
Beyoncé brings 'Cowboy Carter' to the NFL on Netflix December 26, 2024
The pop superstar performed songs from her Grammy-nominated 'Cowboy Carter' album at halftime of an NFL game streamed on Netflix from Houston's NRG Stadium.
Mikael Wood
The week's bestselling books, Dec. 29 December 25, 2024
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance

Did Smithy say yes to Nessa in Gavin and Stacey special? December 26, 2024
The final episode is here, with millions of fans tuning in to find out whether Smithy said yes.
Reform UK has more members than Tories, Farage says December 26, 2024
Reform UK leader Farage says his party has made history and is now the "real opposition".
High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home December 26, 2024
Boxing Day shoppers stay away from the High Street and shopping malls compared with 2023, data shows.
Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike targeting armed group December 26, 2024
A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van in the central Gaza Strip.
Watch: Hundreds run into sea at Boxing Day dips December 26, 2024
Aerial footage captures the moment hardy swimmers take the plunge as part of the festive tradition.
Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash December 26, 2024
The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.
Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing at flat on Christmas Day December 26, 2024
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident, police say.
Gavin and Stacey grabs TV's biggest Christmas Day audience in 16 years December 26, 2024
More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day.
Kohli fined for Konstas clash in Melbourne Test December 26, 2024
India's Virat Kohli is fined 20% of his match fee after barging into Australia opener Sam Konstas on day one of the fourth Test in Melbourne.
Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces December 26, 2024
The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.

Samsung HW-Q990D Review: Atmos Tested, Gamer Approved December 26, 2024
Samsung’s celebrated flagship soundbar does just enough to beat out the rest of its Dolby Atmos competitors.
Ryan Waniata
The Best Tested and Reviewed Mesh Wi-Fi Routers of 2024 December 26, 2024
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
Simon Hill
The Year Villainy Won December 26, 2024
Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.
Jason Parham
Beyond Meat Says Being Attacked Has Just Made It Stronger December 26, 2024
The plant-based-meat company’s CEO, Ethan Brown, credits a series of attack ads with prompting a potentially sector-saving change of plan.
Matt Reynolds
The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected December 26, 2024
Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world.
Vittoria Elliott
The Worst Hacks of 2024 December 26, 2024
From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever.
Lily Hay Newman
Temu’s Takeover Is Now Complete December 26, 2024
Despite the arrival of new competitors and growing political tensions between the US and China, the ecommerce juggernaut Temu proved in 2024 it’s here to stay.
Zeyi Yang
It’s Time to Move Past AI Nationalism December 26, 2024
Countries must collaborate if we’re going to create a less fearful future for artificial intelligence.
Verity Harding
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: $5 Off December 26, 2024
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
Molly Higgins
Dyson Promo Code: 20% + Up to $300 Off December 26, 2024
Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $300 on vacuums, tools, and more.
Brenda Stolyar