QVC Group, the company that owns and operates shopping channels QVC and HSN, which have been cable TV mainstays for decades, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for its U.S. operations in the face of massive debt. The company filed documentation for restructuring support agreements with holders representing a “substantial majority” of the company’s … Read more
Jenna Ortega’s earlier films are, unsurprisingly, at number one on HBO Max. fall out This is an independent film directed by Megan Park. my old assstarring Aubrey Plaza. in fall outVada, 16, is grappling with the emotional aftermath of a school shooting. The film stars Jenna Ortega as Vada, co-starring Maddie Ziegler and Niles Fitch. … Read more
DC gives superman It’s his best look in recent years, celebrating a major landmark in Man of Steel history, and may be one of Clark Kent’s most beautiful redesigns to date. Superman’s bright blue, red, and yellow costume may feel a little basic now, but that’s because it’s the original template for countless other superhero … Read more
For years, Happy Madison has been the go-to home for Adam Sandler and his fellow Gen Xers, including Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Kevin James. But now that Sandler’s nepotistic production has switched from his friends to his literal family, a funny thing happened. Just as Sandman began building star cars for his two daughters, … Read more
“Long live the movies.” Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. That’s what Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison said at the start of his presentation Thursday at CinemaCon, the annual film industry event in Las Vegas. That sentiment held true all week, as studios including Paramount … Read more
Spotting the innovative artist during cocktail hour at the opening gala of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Geffen Gallery was like shooting fish in a barrel. Stare over the rim of your glass and you’ll see Jeff Koons and Ed Ruscha intimately chatting next to the DJ booth. Mark Bradford struts … Read more
Hulu is the perfect streaming service to build your next binge. There are hit original shows as well as a variety of shows from the Disney-owned network. This means shows from FX, ABC, 20th Television (previously owned by Fox), and more. There’s always a ton of new shows from the big studios, and that’s not … Read more
How to Be Cultured Menu [–> 1. Poem everyone should memorize? “Pablo Neruda’s ‘Ode to the Onion’ (1954). I find his adoration of simple objects appealing. It springs to mind when I’m cooking.” 2. Recipe everyone should know? “Italian ceci, or chickpeas. They should be roasted or fried, so they’re crispy, and garnished with nothing … Read more
How to Be Cultured Menu Architecture and Design [–> 1. The Mythical Tower of Babel (10-7 B.C.) [-1–> [–> [-1–>[-1–>[0–>Heritage Images/Hulton Fine Art Collection/Getty Images In the Bible, humanity attempts to build a tower to reach the heavens — until God scuppers everyone’s plan by making them speak different languages and dispersing them across the … Read more
How to Be Cultured Menu Architecture and Design [–> Earth “Pounding earth or making mud bricks out of earth [as opposed to firing clay bricks] “It’s one of the most universal and ancient building techniques,” says Arik Chen, 51, director of the Zaha Hadid Foundation in London. “It keeps spaces cool when it’s hot and … Read more