12 movies that should’ve been longer

While many people these days complain about movies being too long, there are still plenty of movies that should’ve been longer, even the ones now considered masterpieces. If certain films had more time to develop their characters and plotlines, they certainly would’ve been looked upon much more fondly by audiences. From superhero epics to horror pictures likeCandyman, these films deserved more time to flesh out their characters and develop their plots....

July 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1661 words · John Jackson

300: Rise Of An Empire's Box Office Explained

Summary In 2014, eight years after Zack Snyder’s300, the sequel300: Rise of an Empirecame along and its box office performance reveals whether the movie lived up to its predecessor’s reputation. After premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2007,300received a standing ovation, and later earned praise for its stunning visuals. However, the filmalso faced intense criticism surrounding300’shistorical accuracyand political parallels. Altogether,300has remained both respected and controversial, leaving its sequel big shoes to fill....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Jamie Bray

7-Season Crime Drama Series Featuring J.K. Simmons Coming To Streaming

Summary The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick and J.K. Simmons, is coming to streaming. With the Emmy-winning Sedgwick as a CIA-trained interrogator,The Closerdebuted on TNT in June 2005. It ran for a total of 109 episodes, concluding in August 2012. Now, the police procedural will soon have a chance to be revisited on streaming. TVLineconfirms that all seven seasons ofThe Closerwill be coming to Peacockon Sunday, June 30. This marks a shift for the popular show, which was previously available to rent and stream on various platforms....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · James Barnes

All Genshin Impact Wanderer ascension materials

All Genshin Impact Wanderer ascension materials Wanderer (Scaramouche) is receiving a rerun inGenshin Impactversion 4.6 phase 2. Here are the ascension and talent level-up materials for the unit. Wanderer used to be one of theFatui Harbingersin Genshin Impact before he joined hands with the Dendro ArchonNahidaand redeemed himself. However, irrespective of his status in the story, he is one of the most fun units to play with. His playstyle is unique and his damage output is not bad either....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Jessica Figueroa

Arlo Pro home security cameras get steep discounts for Amazon Prime Day

Outdoor security camerasrank as one of the most frequently addedsmart home devicesand Arlo’s rechargeable indoor/outdoor wireless cameras have high ratings from reviewers and customers alike. Amazon dropped the prices forthree Arlo Pro cameraconfigurations forPrime Day. Two of the Arlo deals below, the five-camera kit and the add-on camera, are available for the 48-hour Prime Day sale, as long as the inventory lasts. The Arlo Smart Home Security Kit with an Arlo Pro Camera, however, is a limited-time Prime Day Lightning Deal that expires at 2:55 a....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Shannon Harris

Asmongold slams “insane” Kick for going against its supporters by banning Destiny

Asmongold slams “insane” Kick for going against its supporters by banning Destiny Twitch star Asmongold defended Destiny after Kick banned the streamer for “hate speech” for controversial comments made about the Trump rally shooting. Steven ‘Destiny’ Bonnel was banned by Kick after making comments about thevictim who diedduring an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. While Destiny disputed the ban and refused to apologize for his remarks, Asmongold has stepped up to say that while he doesn’t agree with what the streamer said, he fully believes in his right to say them....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Bradley Snyder

Best MP5 loadout in Delta Force: Meta build and import code

Best MP5 loadout in Delta Force: Meta build and import code The MP5 is one of the best guns in Delta Force, with it leading the way as a true jack of all trades SMG if you use the right loadout. For whatever reason, the MP5 is usually very good in just about every game it appears in. There’s something about an all-purpose SMG that clearly lends itself very well to first person shooters, and Delta Force is no exception....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Miss Julia Cunningham

Black Ops 6 Season 2 brings long-awaited Zombies feature that could save your runs

Black Ops 6 Season 2 brings long-awaited Zombies feature that could save your runs TheBlack Ops 6 Season 2 updateis set to introduce a useful feature that could help Zombies players keep their runs going. WhileWarzoneandBlack Ops 6multiplayer are going through a rough patch, Zombies players have been eating good and that’s set to continue with Season 2. The update introduces another new map calledThe Tomb, less than two months on from Citadelle des Morts, as well as a number ofquality-of-life changes....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Tammy Williams

Chess grandmaster accused of using smartphone to cheat during contest

Sneaking off to the bathroom with your smartphone to check the best way to beat your opponent is probably the worst move you may make in a game of chess, but that’s the accusation being leveled at grandmaster Igors Rausis after he was allegedly caught in the act on Friday, July 12. Rausis was playing in a tournament in Strasbourg, France, when he headed to the bathroom for a break. A short while later, a smartphone was found in the cubicle, with the chess player subsequently signing a declaration confirming that the device was his....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Evan Clayton

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 debuts as one of the highest rated games ever

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 debuts as one of the highest rated games ever Despite having a relatively small development team of just a couple dozen core devs, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has released to overwhelming critical praise and has become one of the top rated games of all time. French studio Sandfall Interactive released their first game,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33on July 11, 2025. And, though there was some hype from previews, people weren’t too sure just how good the game would be when it finally released....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Katie Richard

Danny Devito would return as Penguin in a Batman film “in a second” on one condition

Danny Devito would return as Penguin in a Batman film “in a second” on one condition Danny Devito revealed he would return to the Batman franchise to play Penguin “in a second” so long as this one major condition is met. While there were no major controversies during the recent Oscar 2024 ceremony, the show was filled with many viral moments. FromJohn Cena presenting an award naked on stageto Al Pacino forgetting to read out the nominations for the Best Director category, there were many viral moments from the show....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Pamela Peterson

Expert warns against dangerous TikTok hack for storing bottles in cars

Expert warns against dangerous TikTok hack for storing bottles in cars An expert has warned drivers against a viral TikTok hack that could turn a metal water bottle into a dangerous ‘heavy projectile,’ potentially causing a concussion in the event of a crash. In a viral video with over 893,000 views,TikTokuser selenaaa11 demonstrated how to attach a water bottle to the passenger seat’s headrest using a clip, offering a solution for bottles that don’t fit in cupholders....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Tony Wilson

Facebook wants to own your face. Here’s why that’s a privacy disaster

(in)Secure is a weekly column that dives into the rapidly escalating topic of cybersecurity. Scanning your face is easier than remembering a password, that’s for sure. But while facial recognition technology has gone mainstream with Apple’s FaceID and Microsoft’s Windows Hello, we’re only now thinking through the cybersecurity and privacy concerns. Now Facebook, among other companies, are finding questionable ways to use this new data. To get to the bottom of just how dangerous that could be, we spoke with Theresa Payton, the former White House Chief Information Officer for the George W....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Sarah Robinson