A moody and well-acted noir drama, Motherless Brooklyn is held back by its jumbled storytelling and somewhat unrefined filmmaking approach. Like an incomplete puzzle (the kind that would infuriate its protagonist, Lionel Essrog), the film version of Motherless Brooklyn is missing something. An adaptation of the 1999 novel by Jonathan Lethem, the noir detective movie is a passion project for its writer, director, and star Edward Norton, who’s been trying to get it made for the last two decades....

CBS teased yesterday a ‘big announcement’ from Apple, and the company has now revealed what it is: major new REJI projects to help tackle systemic racism. Apple first announced its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) back in June of last year, in response to worldwide protests at the killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and others … The company stated then that it would be investing $100M in the program, and it has now revealed three of the ways in which it will be spending some of this money....

The latest episode of Manifest has introduced two new villains to the NBC series. Just as the main characters take another step toward defeating their nemesis, more threats are emerging. Seemingly separate plotlines for Ben (Josh Dallas) and Grace (Athena Karkanis) intersect in a surprising way at the end of Monday’s episode when it’s revealed that two new characters share an unexpected connection and a nefarious plan for the passengers of Flight 828....

Warning: SPOILERS for X-Men #1 Marvel’s X-Men comics are straight-up thirsting for a classic love triangle. The X-Men comics have often been described as the comic book equivalent of a soap opera, and that was particularly the case when the franchise was at its most popular, back in the ’90s. But it’s about to pick up speed. Legendary comic book writer Jonathan Hickman has taken charge of the X-Men franchise, and there have already been hints he aims to bring this element of the X-Men back....

Fans are posting their own Black Widow posters to social media, in honor of the movie’s trailer dropping online this morning. Marvel Studios was originally expected to kick-off its Black Widow marketing at CCXP this weekend, where Kevin Feige will be on-hand to tease their Phase 4 films and Disney+ series. Instead, the studio decided to get a head-start on the competition and release the Black Widow trailer when most people were fast asleep today (in the U....

iBooks was introduced in 2010 for the iPad. With Mavericks, 3.5 years after iBooks came out for iOS, Mac OS X finally gets in on the action. Unlike iOS devices that have to download iBooks from the App Store, the Mac comes pre-loaded with it. This how-to will discuss how to organize and read your books, and how to shop for new books in the iBooks Store. Once you press the “Get Started” button on your first run of iBooks, you’ll need to sign in to your Apple ID....

Marvel heroes are some of the most popular Halloween inspirations out there right now. From Iron Man to Black Panther, to Captain America, to Captain Marvel, thousands of people, of all ages and genders, heroically suit up as they head out to parties, snag candy, and celebrate with their own assembled teams. But with so many movies in the MCU, there is a whole slew of excellent characters and moments that don’t get spotted that often during this spooky time, which is a real shame, because they are amazing....

As the true mastermind behind Marvel, the decision was made to bring Stan Lee into every single Marvel movie in small cameo parts. Until his sad passing, Stan Lee has appeared in every single MCU movie, popping in to make a quick appearance for the fans to spot. Most of the time it is very obvious when he appears, he does so in a comedic manner, giving a nod to the hardcore Marvel fans who love the properties....

The Duchess of Sussex can’t seem to catch a break! Amid Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s recent decision to split from the Royal Family is Meghan’s own family throwing shady accusations her way. Most recently, Meghan’s estranged sister accused her of only seeking “fame and fortune” through her marriage to Prince Harry. The current royal crisis comes after Queen Elizabeth called an emergency meeting last week between Prince Charles and his two sons, Prince William, and Prince Harry....

Update: The valuation became official at market opening, though a slight decline at the time of writing has seen it fall just below the magic number. Microsoft is now a trillion dollar company, making it the most valuable US company in the world – a crown once held by Apple … CNET reports. The ‘in after-hours’ trading rider should be noted, though it’s looking pretty certain to become official when the market opens....

Microsoft today has introduced a new app for iOS and Android that makes it considerably easier for friends and family to make plans while on the go. Dubbed Tossup, the app was developed by the Microsoft Garage, which means it implores new ideas and thinking that the company hopes will catch on to the masses. Tossup helps groups decide on plans by giving them suggestions and allowing each member of the group to vote and suggest other options....

This release of the PHP Kit for Windows includes several new updates in order to support the latest technology out there. Here’s a blurb from the release notes: Download: HP on Windows and SQL Server Training Kit (February 2011 Update) Integrating SQL Server Geo-Spatial with PHPSQL Server Reporting Services and PHP PHP & SQL Server Hands On Labs Introduction to Using SQL Server with PHPUsing SQL Server Full-Text Search and FILESTREAM Storage with PHPNew: Getting Started with SQL Server Migration Assistant for MySQL...

Dolemite Is My Name marks Eddie Murphy’s return to R-rated comedies after two decades, but it’s also a comedic showcase for the actors playing Rudy Ray Moore’s contemporaries. Craig Robinson and Mike Epps shared some of their off-screen musical moments with Screen Rant, as well as all the fun they had on set. First of all, guys, amazing job. This movie so inspirational; it’s fucking great. I loved it. But I gotta ask, Eddie Murphy hasn’t done a rated-R comedy in 20 years....

Today’s generation smartphones are getting bigger and bigger. We are getting 5.5-inch or more screen size with every newly launched smartphone. Moreover, users of stock Android, HTC Sense, LG UX, Oxygen OS, or Samsung’s One UI, may find pulling of the notification panel up from the bottom of the screen a bit weird. However, with a 6-inch smartphone, it might be very useful as not everybody has bigger hands and many users cannot reach the top of the notification panel easily....

Phil Dunphy is one of the kindest, funniest and most adorkable dads to ever grace a sitcom with his quirkiness and crazy inventions. In a show filled with cynical, neurotic characters, Phil’s unceasing sunniness can almost seem the most unrealistic thing of all. But thanks to Ty Burrell’s grounded, sensitive approach to the character, Phil goes from being a stereotypical trying-to-be-cool dad to a three-dimensional character. Even while having his kid’s best interests at heart, Phil is not always the perfect parent....

Database security So what is database security? Database security refers to the range of tools, controls and measures designed to establish and preserve database confidentiality, integrity and availability. Depending on your deployment model, you will want to enable the security of different aspects of your database, such as identification and access control, patching and so on. Lucky for us, MongoDB Atlas is a fully managed database service that delivers all security best practices out of the box....

Shells are bodies you inhabit, and this gives you access to the individual abilities and skills the bodies are made off. The beta edition of the mortal shell game offers users two shells. Each shell has its own unique feature and peculiarity. If you wish to progress well and further into the game, then one of the most vital steps in Mortal Shell is to understand its Shell abilities. Knowing the abilities of these shells will guide you to make the best shell choice....

Apple Watch Series 5 is $100 off Make sure to put your savings towards good use and pick up an extra Apple Watch band. There are plenty of options out there, which you can find in our roundup starting at $5. Check out all of our top picks right here. This stand can carry your device in both vertical or horizontal orientations so you can easily access your notifications or watch videos while charging....

There have been plenty of great movies to release in the 2010s, but quite a few movies either went below the radar or have perhaps been unfairly criticized, thus leading to a wide range of underrated movies throughout the decade. Overall, the 2010s was a strong decade for film, from blockbusters (the explosion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe) to indies (the rise of independent studios like A24). Of course, the standard Oscar-bait fare was sprinkled throughout, with every year delivering something worth discussing in great detail....

I’ve often said that my Mac is my most important Apple product: if I could only have one, that’s the one I’d choose. Partly because bigger is better in my view when it comes to screen sizes, and partly because of its flexibility. The combination of powerful apps, a proper file-system and windowing. But last night I chose to reach for my iPad and Magic Keyboard when it came to writing a personal blog post and doing a few other things …...