Tolkien took over fantasy, but is he any good?

Tolkien took over fantasy, but is he any good?

Have we reached peak J.R.R. Tolkien oversaturation? The Tolkien estate has been doling out licenses for tv shows, games, movies, books and toys like they’re rings of power. We once knew little about the mysterious world of Middle-earth — now we might know far too much. Enter into this fray “The King Under the Mountain: … Read more

‘A Few Good Men’ review: Aaron Sorkin’s mediocre courtroom drama is back on Broadway

‘A Few Good Men’ review: Aaron Sorkin’s mediocre courtroom drama is back on Broadway

Theater review A FEW GOOD MEN Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. At the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center, 150 West 65th St. You can’t handle the truth? Actually, the core problem of “A Few Good Men,” Aaron Sorkin’s 1989 play that’s been ceremonially trotted out at Lincoln Center, is that we can … Read more

Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly blasts NFL over head injuries: ‘Not good enough!’

Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly blasts NFL over head injuries: ‘Not good enough!’

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, articulated what many football fans have been feeling about turf fields in two posts to her Instagram story on Wednesday. “GET RID OF TURF. PLEASE. / Will it fix everything? No. Will it eliminate injuries? Absolutely not. But my goodness, wouldn’t it be a step in the … Read more

Woman, 31, dies after ChatGPT convinced her it was a good idea to change medication dosage

Woman, 31, dies after ChatGPT convinced her it was a good idea to change medication dosage

Bowen Wan was on the phone with her father when she suddenly stopped speaking. She seemed to have a seizure — something she’d struggled with for years — but this one appeared to last longer than usual, her dad noticed. When she came to, she said she’d talk more later, after she’d rested. Days later, … Read more

Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile, just making the physical change of literally turning that frown upside down could impact emotions, according to experts. Research backs up the fact that smiling goes a … Read more

LA restaurant icon shuttered after 118 years in shock return just months after closing for good

LA restaurant icon shuttered after 118 years in shock return just months after closing for good

One of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants is getting a second helping of life. Cole’s French Dip, the legendary downtown spot that served its last meal in March after 118 years in business, is preparing for a dramatic comeback — complete with new owners, a revamped menu, and swankier dining room. The historic haunt, which claims … Read more

Influencer mortified after beauty trick goes very wrong: ‘This is not good’

Influencer mortified after beauty trick goes very wrong: ‘This is not good’

A young British woman has shared a hilarious yet nightmare beauty fail online after accidentally falling asleep with eyebrow tint slathered over her brows. In her video, which has amassed over 40 million views, Jess Olivia woke up in shock when she realised the thick black paste had sat on her face all night. Panicking … Read more

Guinness brewery that opened its doors to 2M visitors is shutting down for good

Guinness brewery that opened its doors to 2M visitors is shutting down for good

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, just outside Baltimore, will soon close, leaving the iconic Irish beer brand’s Chicago brewery as its only U.S. location. Nov. 1 will mark the brewery’s final day open to the public, leaving 174 Aramark employees out of work, according to a notice filed with the Maryland Department … Read more

It’s a good time to remember the 5,000 armed vigilantes who took over San Francisco in 1856

It’s a good time to remember the 5,000 armed vigilantes who took over San Francisco in 1856

We live in a time of dizzying change. Our society is polarized by warring political and cultural beliefs. Violence stalks our streets and even our schools. It feels like we are at the edge of a precipice.  But we have been there before. One hundred and seventy years ago, San Francisco, the epicenter of today’s … Read more

I feel good? How hotel designers are engineering our emotions

I feel good? How hotel designers are engineering our emotions

My Dad likes to remind me that wherever you go, you’re packing yourself. But increasingly hotels are looking to unpack you — and send you home calmer, happier or more connected to yourself.  In the quaint colonial city of Marinilla, Colombia, Brian Schon designed tranquility into the heart of his Cannúa Lodge. Plans called for … Read more

Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ is a bloody good Stephen King reboot: review

Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ is a bloody good Stephen King reboot: review

High school is hell — At least it is in Stephen King’s “Carrie.”  Horror king Mike Flanagan’s new reboot is an engrossing update of the classic story for the Gen-Z era. It honors the original, while tweaking enough details to make it fresh.   Premiering Oct. 7 on Prime Video, “Carrie” is helmed by “The Haunting … Read more

West LA coffee shop staple closing after 20 years: ‘No good coffee left’ 

West LA coffee shop staple closing after 20 years: ‘No good coffee left’ 

A beloved coffee shop near UCLA is pulling final shots. Espresso Profeta, a 20-year caffeine haven in LA’s Westwood Village, announced it is permanently closing its doors on Friday, September 25. The java jolting news of the loss of the neighborhood staple comes as the retail district — which has struggled with high turnover and … Read more

105-year-old Texas woman credits the ‘Good Lord’ and these healthy living tips for giving her a long life

105-year-old Texas woman credits the ‘Good Lord’ and these healthy living tips for giving her a long life

A Texas woman who just turned 105 attributes her long life to “the good Lord.”  While Blynda Vidock’s faith may have played an important role in her longevity, the Baytown resident has also followed many of the habits that experts say can contribute to a longer, healthier life. “The good Lord put me here for so … Read more

Sleeping in on the weekend is actually good for you — but there’s a sweet spot

Slept in on a Saturday? Good for you. Nearly half of US adults aren’t getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, leading some to catch up on their rest over the weekend. But if you feel guilty about waking up an hour or two later, don’t: New research indicates it can actually have some … Read more

How Good Good Golf ad went horribly wrong with ‘Obsession’ idea

The controversial ad that has landed Good Good Golf in a heap of bad, bad times was intended to be a parody of the new horror movie “Obsession,” Good Good Golf founder and CEO Matt Kendrick claimed.  The ad was released in collaboration with Callaway Golf as part of a promotion for a new driver, … Read more

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ review: This finished ‘Looney Tunes’ movie was shelved by Warner Bros. — Is it any good?

movie review COYOTE VS. ACME Running time: 103 minutes. Rated PG (cartoon violence and some language). In theaters Aug. 28. Talk about loony. It’s borderline insane that the ludicrously funny “Coyote vs. Acme,” a cracking comedy that’s easily among the top “Looney Tunes” movies ever, was almost never seen by anybody. Three years ago, the $70 million live-action/animation … Read more

Kelly Ripa reveals common ‘good bad habit’ that made her need ‘painful’ surgery

Kelly Ripa has come clean about the incredibly common “good” habit that’s actually not so good after all — and led her to require a pretty painful surgery. Late last month, the star took some time off from “Live with Kelly and Mark,” with her husband and co-host Mark Consuelos revealing that she had a … Read more

The supermodel-approved marshmallow drink that may be good for gut health, skin and colds

The supermodel-approved marshmallow drink that may be good for gut health, skin and colds

It’s not just a sweet treat used for s’mores. Supermodel Miranda Kerr recently shared on the “Let’s Be Honest with Kristen Cavallari” podcast one of her secrets for good gut health, naming a plant that many are familiar with — at least, in terms of its name. The herbal remedy may be good for more … Read more

 This revamp is the best restaurant in NYC for top floor dining — almost as good as Windows on the World

 This revamp is the best restaurant in NYC for top floor dining — almost as good as Windows on the World

Peak, the 101st-floor restaurant atop 30 Hudson Yards, has reached new heights. Opened by London-based Rhubarb Hospitality just before the pandemic, the eatery never quite hit its stride. Last fall, Tao Group took over as management. After a thoughtful redesign, it reopened as Peak With Priceless at the end of May. It’s now the city’s … Read more

How much are tickets to see Amy Poehler’s ‘Good Hang’ podcast in NYC?

How much are tickets to see Amy Poehler’s ‘Good Hang’ podcast in NYC?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. No headphones necessary. Amy Poehler is bringing her Golden Globe-winning podcast “Good Hang” to New York City’s Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11. If you’d like to hear the former … Read more