Whether you loved, hate-watched, or just felt “meh” aboutGirlsas a whole is likely the same lens by which you watched the series finale. The conclusion ofLena Dunham’s HBO series was designed, somehow, to fit into exactly all three of those expectations. It wasn’t really a series finale, either, so much as an epilogue – as has been pointed out since “Goodbye Tour” last week,thatwas really the end of the series. We had seen what happened to most of the major characters in those last episodes: Ray (Alex Karpovsky) unexpectedly found love, Adam (Adam Driver) is presumably back with Jessa, Caroline (Gaby Hoffman) came back to take care of Sample, and Elijah (Andrew Rannells) got the lead inWhite Men Can’t Jump....

Superhero movies are frequently the top performers at the box office nowadays. The public is intimately familiar with characters like Deadpool, Scarecrow, and of course Iron Man.But 25 years ago, the blockbuster landscape was markedly different.The Top 10 domestic grossers of 1999 includedThe Sixth Sense,Runaway Bride, andAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Audiences were routinely turning out for movie star-fronted comedies or buzzworthy blockbusters likeThe Matrix, but comic book adaptations were still a low-tier genre that was a hodgepodge of the violent (Spawn,Blade), the silly (Batman & Robin,JudgeDredd), and the baffling (BarbWire)....

iOS 18 introduces a new feature that allows users to set custom battery charging limits, giving them more control over their iPhone 15’s battery health.This feature lets users choose tocap charging at 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%, which canextend the battery’s lifespan.The option is available in the Settings app under Battery, offering an easy way to manage battery health. Apple’s latest update in iOS 18 is particularly useful for those looking to maintain their battery’s longevity....

Having directed films likeChristopher Robin,Finding Neverland, andStranger Than Fiction,Marc Forsterhas proven himself time and again to be an earnest and emotionally centered filmmaker. By adding the beautiful presence and elevated skill ofDame Helen Mirrento his latest project,White Bird,Forster has assured audiences of a story rich in depth and heart. A spin-off of the authorR. J. Palacio’s 2017Wonderadaptation,White Birdfollows young bully Julian (played byBryce Gheisar, reprising his role) as he struggles to fit in at his new school....

We’re a month intoBig Brother 25and the houseguests continue to change targets and alliances. The game had a surprising ejection before the first eviction.Luke Valentinewas removedfrom the game hours after using the N-word. The houseguests were notified of his exit in a house meeting. Many fans were happy that producers stood by their previous claim that houseguests would be ejected for such behavior. It’s week 5 and the live feeds revealedJared Fieldswon Head of Household (HoH), giving him the power to nominate two people on the block....

Kevin Costner’ssecond act as the patriarch ofYellowstonehas catapulted the Oscar winner back into the spotlight, but fans looking to dig deeper into his filmography are now dusting off one of his more overlooked titles –Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. The 2014 action-thriller reboot, long written off as a mid-tier spy flick with a mediocreRotten Tomatoesscore (55%, to be exact), is suddenly a hit again. Eleven years later,Shadow Recruithas cracked the Top 10 on Pluto TV’s free streaming charts, sitting comfortably at #9 as of this week....

There are many standout moments inQuentin Tarantino’s lovely 1969-setOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, but there’s one in particular that fans were already anticipating from the trailer: we seeLeondaro DiCaprio’s rugged Rick Dalton beating himself up in his trailer for messing up his lines on the set ofLancer. The scene was a hilarious standout in the marketing, and in the context of the film it’s still funny but also takes on a newfound sadness knowing how seriously Dalton takes his acting craft, and how lonely he feels....

Disney has released the first trailer forMaleficent: Mistress of Evil. The sequel to the 2014 spin onSleeping BeautyhasAngelina Joliereprising her role as the misunderstood sorceress and this time putting her at the center of a new battle to protect the magical creatures from humans. But watching this trailer, I don’t really care. The firstMaleficentwas pretty forgettable even though Jolie was clearly having a ball playing the character. It was a weak story and while puttingSleeping Beautyin a live-action context is neat, the story was flat and everything was overshadowed by expensive visuals....

Editor’s note: The below article contains spoilers for Don’t Look Up.Adam Mckay’sapocalyptic satireDon’t Look Upis currently Netflix’s most-watched title and for good reason. The film features hilarious black humor, plenty of thrills, and more talented A-listers than the average blockbuster can usually afford. In fact, several iconic moments from the smash hit film wouldn’t have even been conceived if it wasn’t for that talent, andMeryl Streepin particular initially pitched one of the best aspects of the film, its shock mid-credits scene, during an improv session with McKay and co-starMark Rylance....

Period drama lovers, heads up, Netflix is developing an adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novelPride and Prejudice, Deadline reports. While no stars are attached yet for the iconic roles of Elizabeth Bennet and Mark Darcy,Everything I Know About LovecreatorDolly Aldertonhas churned out the scripts. Though the project is still in the development phase and if greenlit, will mark the streamer’s second Austen adaptation sincePersuasionwhich was appreciated by the genre fans....

If you didn’t watch theGolden Globeslast night, you’ve no doubt heardthingsaboutOprah Winfrey’s speech. The actress/host/producer/life inspiration was given the Cecil B. DeMille award during the ceremony last night, but instead of using her acceptance speech to reflect on her career or single out her collaborators, Winfrey took the opportunity to speak to the moment. Indeed, in the wake of horrific sexual harassment/assault revelations that have reverberated throughout Hollywood, last night’s Golden Globes was unlike any other....

For years,Summer Housefans have knownPaige DeSorboas the girl who “doesn’t leave her bed.” Her reluctance to partake in the wild, booze-fueled party nights that define the show has led to an unfair narrative: that she is lazy, disengaged, and lacks ambition. Meanwhile, her critics have ignored the empire she has been quietly building behind the scenes. But this season?That tired storyline is finally being put to rest and both Paige, and her career, are getting the attention and respect that they deserve....

To help your iPhone 14 Pro Max’s battery last longer you need to understand how battery technology works with your device’s settings and usage patterns. Small changes in how you use your iPhone, such as adjusting screen brightness and managing background app refreshes, can have a big impact on preserving battery health. By making adjustments to settings provided by iOS, you may directly impact battery wear and tear. Taking care of the battery not only helps it last a long time but also maintains the performance of the smartphone....