"Spencer" is a captivating, haunting fable about Princess Diana
Spencer could be subtitled A Ghost Story.That much is obvious from the very first moments of this haunting, beguiling film, where an onscreen introduction reads "A fable from a true tragedy" as we see some roadkill on one of the long, winding roads l.....»»
My long quest to revive a ’90s Windows gaming cult classic
Pendulumania is a testament to addictive game design and Windows app portability. The elusive, addictive gameplay that has been haunting my dreams for years. As 2023 draws to a close—and as we start to finalize our Game of the Yea.....»»
For its next trick, Gaia could help detect background gravitational waves in the universe
Ripples in a pond can be captivating on a nice sunny day as can ripples in the very fabric of space, although the latter are a little harder to observe. Using the highly tuned Gaia probe, a team of astronomers proposes in a paper posted to arXiv prep.....»»
Unlocking long-term genetic memory: Dormant bacterial spores offer key insights into evolutionary survival strategies
A recent study spearheaded by Prof. Sigal Ben Yehuda and her team at Hebrew University has unveiled a captivating facet of bacterial dormancy. Their research illuminates the mechanism through which dormant bacterial spores uphold and activate an endu.....»»
10 best modern miniseries of all time, ranked
From horror shows like The Haunting of Hill House to heart-pounding thrillers like Sharp Objects, these 10 miniseries are the best ever in the last 25 years......»»
"Fire is living": How this nature preserve uses cultural burning for regrowth
Diana Almendariz often uses tule for basket weaving, but on this day she uses the dried bulrush wrapped around a cattail to carry fire across a narrow trail to a small field. She sets the tufted bundle down with intention to start the first of three.....»»
The best movies on Hulu right now (November 2023)
The best movies on Hulu include Quiz Lady, A Haunting in Venice, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Driven, and more current and classic hits......»»
Poison dart frogs: Personality determines reproductive strategies, research suggests
Unlike their relatives, individuals of the poison frog Allobates femoralis are not poisonous but are captivating due to their different behavioral profiles: They successfully reproduce with different strategies depending on whether they are bold, agg.....»»
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 11/06/2023
Every week we take a close look at the most pirated movies on torrent sites. What are pirates downloading? 'A Haunting in Venice' tops the chart, followed by 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One'. ‘Five Nights at Freddy's' completes the t.....»»
Arctic Ocean soundscapes reveal changes in mammal populations in response to climate change
While the sounds of our oceans may be familiar to us through the lens of nature documentaries, from the haunting calls of whales to the barks of some fish, this acoustic environment can provide a wealth of knowledge to scientists regarding the comple.....»»
Warcraft and Diablo devs reveal the focus of Phil Spencer’s Blizzard visit
The devs in charge of Warcraft and Diablo told Digital Trends what Phil Spencer's Blizzard Entertainment studio visit ahead of BlizzCon 2023 was like......»»
A parasitic haunting: When snakes are eaten from within
Amidst the sawgrass and cypress swamps of Everglades National Park, a 16-foot Burmese python slithers in search of its next meal. But something else is preying on the python from within......»»
"The Fall of the House of Usher": The most WTF moments we can"t get out of our heads
We've rounded up the most shocking WTF moments in Mike Flanagan's Netflix series "The Fall of the House of Usher". All of Mike Flanagan's Netflix series — from the very creepy Haunting of Hill House to the poignant The Midnight Club &mdas.....»»
Here’s what Xbox boss Phil Spencer said to employees after the Activision Blizzard acquisition
It’s official. Microsoft finally, officially, triumphantly acquired Activision Blizzard. The CMA officially gave this blessing for the acquisition earlier today, removing the final hurdle for … The post Here’s what Xbox boss Phil Sp.....»»
5 years ago, Mike Flanagan made Netflix’s scariest show ever
In honor of its five-year anniversary this week, here's why Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House still holds the title for Netflix's scariest show......»»
This 2019 horror film is one of Netflix’s most popular movies now. Here’s why you should watch it
Are you looking for a different kind of horror movie? We've got three reasons why you should watch Octavia Spencer's Ma on Netflix this month......»»
FT thinks Apple should buy Nintendo, and it’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard today
Last month, leaked emails by Microsoft Gaming CEO in 2020 showed Phil Spencer thought buying Nintendo would be “THE prime asset” for the Microsoft Gaming … The post FT thinks Apple should buy Nintendo, and it’s the stupidest t.....»»
"Priscilla" review: Sofia Coppola spins a sweet and soured fairy tale about Mrs. Elvis Presley
In "Priscilla," writer/director Sofia Coppola tells the story of Mrs. Elvis Presley. To the world, Priscilla Presley's life seemed a fairy tale. Like Cinderella, she was a kind-hearted common girl plucked from obscurity to be a princess —.....»»
"Janet Planet" review: Annie Baker"s mother-daughter story is a quiet marvel
Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker delivers a captivating debut with "Janet Planet," starring Julianne Nicholson and Zoe Ziegler. Movie review. In Janet Planet, silence is everything. Playwright Annie Baker's directorial debut thrives in t.....»»
The Creator producer on making a sci-fi studio blockbuster at a fraction of the price
Producer Jim Spencer shares details on the origins of The Creator and how an original sci-fi blockbuster was made for a modest budget......»»
10 best anime movies of the 1990s
From Ghost in the Shell to Princess Mononoke, these 10 movies are the best anime produced in the 1990s......»»