movie review GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION Running time: 98 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some strong violence, bloody images, and action). In theaters. Welcome to “Greenland 2.” No, not the 51st state — the unnecessary bore of a sequel starring gruntin’ Gerard Butler. The Scottish actor with the gravelly growl of an acid reflux sufferer who just got … Read more
Did my movie screen just take a Prozac? Watching the new “Superman” reboot starring David Corenswet, which hit theaters this weekend, I saw the franchise’s years-long depression finally vanish. In James Gunn’s cheery film, the colors were “Wizard of Oz” bright instead of ugly grayscale. The performances were upbeat rather than brooding and angry. And … Read more
A mom walked into her living room to find her little boy had covered the entire sofa in skin cream. Mpho Rambuwani, 30, couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw what her son, Murisa, then two, had been up to while her back was turned. Mischievous Murisa had squirted an entire tube of eczema cream … Read more
Cultural and historical landmarks are going downhill thanks to “selfie-tourism,” and UNESCO is warning that it could lead to destruction. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization defines “selfie-tourism” as “the trend of travelers visiting destinations primarily to take and share photos of themselves, often with iconic landmarks and escapes in the background.” People … Read more
The mayor strikes back. Visitors to the southern Spanish city of Seville may soon have to cough up a fee to see one of the country’s most popular landmarks — and iconic movie locations — thanks to rampant and destructive overtourism. The once-ornate Plaza de España square, a sprawling public space, is falling apart and … Read more
Is humanity doomed? The annual update of the Doomsday Clock was announced at 10 a.m. this morning in Washington, DC. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that the Doomsday Clock this year was set to 90 seconds to midnight — for the second year in a row, “reflecting the continued state of unprecedented danger … Read more
English countryside locals are slamming plans for a luxury wellness retreat catering to millennials over concerns the ritzy development will ruin precious green space and disturb area wildlife. The proposed retreat would be nestled in Kent Wood, a rich forest just 45 miles northeast of London, where developers expect its young clientele will hail from. … Read more
Musician Kid Rock spoke out about the potential demolition of legendary country music singer Hank Williams’ antebellum home Tuesday on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” Beechwood Hall, located near Franklin, Tennessee, was built in the 1850s and survived the Civil War. It was owned by Hank Williams and country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Fund manager Larry … Read more