How The Brat Pack Article Killed The "Best Script" Emilio Estevez Said He'd Ever Gotten

Summary Waves were made when David Blum’s “Hollywood’s Brat Pack” article came out inNew York Magazine,and as the documentaryBratsrevealed, the fallout killed one of the"best scripts"Emilio Estevez had ever read. A new Hulu documentary by Andrew McCarthy, star of theBrat Pack moviesSt. Elmo’s FireandPretty in Pink,revealed new details about the article’s impact.Bratsexplores how the"Brat Pack"label affected his fellow Brat Pack members. His first interview was with fellowSt. Elmo’s Fireactor Emilio Estevez, who shares McCarthy’s viewpoint....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1234 words · Christopher Clark

How to get Corrupted Maelstrom skill cosmetic in Last Epoch

How to get Corrupted Maelstrom skill cosmetic in Last Epoch TheLast Epoch’ssecond season is finally upon us, and the player count has been sent soaring with so many fans looking to dive in and enjoy the new Mastery re-specialization or the revamped Sentinel Class. However, there’s not much point if you can’t make your skills look cool, like Corrupted Maelstrom. Despite having quite the dip, Last Epoch is back thanks to season 2, and its developers are eager to celebrate by offering a variety of new Twitch Drops and Support-A-Creator rewards for those looking to change up their available skills....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Marie Lewis

Hyundai Ioniq 5 first drive review: Retro modern

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, the automaker’s newest electric car, proves that EVs are about more than a powertrain. Hyundai has launched electric cars before, but they were derived from gasoline or hybrid models....

May 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2125 words · Brandon Davila

I took my son shopping for his first school laptop. Here’s what surprised me

My son began second grade this past September, and his school issued him an old, beat-upChromebookto his backpack as his first laptop. Unacceptable! As a tech writer, I could not settle for what the school was offering. So, I did what any tech nerd dad would do and took my boy shopping for a new Chromebook. But as I quickly learned, the world of Chromebooks can be dizzying. If I was going to find the right option for my kid, I’d need to check my own tech knowledge and preferences at the door....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Miguel Carr

Is that asteroid a problem? Meet the planetary defense squad that decides

There are few cosmological concepts which have gripped the public — and Hollywood — more tightly than the idea of an incoming asteroid. Huge chunks of rock headed for Earth with the potential to destroy the planet — it’s a terrifying thought. Fortunately we’re getting better than ever atspotting near-Earth objectsthat could pose a danger, and astronomers have been able topredict small impactsbefore they happen. But spotting something in the sky is one thing....

May 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1814 words · William Dominguez

I’ve never been more excited to wear an Apple Watch

It’s no secret that the Apple Watch is a fantastic wearable. If you own an iPhone and want a smartwatch, it’s often hard to find a reasonnotto buy one. From the excellent hardware to the great fitness tracking and slick software, there’s just so much to like. It’s why I’ve worn an Apple Watch for the last few years. Apple recently announcedwatchOS 11as the next big software update for the Apple Watch, and heading into Apple’sWorldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, we weren’t expecting all that much from it....

May 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1320 words · Mrs. Lisa Ferguson DDS

Kodak wants to get you (almost) everything for smartphone photos with a $70 kit

Accessories introduce versatility to the easy-to-access smartphone camera — and now Kodak has a kit that includes the most common photography tools for under $70. On Thursday, September 5 during IFA 2019, Eye Caramba Ltd., one of Eastman Kodak’s several approved brand licensees, unveileda new line of smartphone accessories, including two lens sets, a portrait light, a tripod, and a kit containing everything in the lineup. The new line starts with the Kodak Smartphone 2-in-1 lens set, a 100-degree wide-angle lens that converts to a macro lens by twisting off part of the lens....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Randy Coleman

Madden director leaves studio, gives series ‘chance for a new direction’

The Madden series has seen something of a creative resurgence recently, with last year’s game introducing a surprisingly great story on top of its other football modes, but as of today, creative director Rex Dickson is nolonger working at Electronic Arts. Dickson, who worked as creative director on Madden sinceMadden NFL 13, made theannouncement on Twitter, saying the decision was made “after many discussions with other leaders on the team,” and that there was no bad blood or “deeper story” responsible for his exit....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Walter Bernard

Marvel Makes Groundbreaking Change to Spider-Man's Secret Identity, Rejecting One of Its Biggest Past Mistakes

Summary Contains Spoilers for Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #6!Spider-Man’ssecret identity has always been a core part of his character, but the newUltimate Spider-Manisturning Peter’s struggle on its head by revealing his identity to several characters very early on. It’s a sign of how this new book’s priorities are very different from those of its mainstream counterpart and fits perfectly with its characterization of avery different Peter Parker for the modern era....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Steven James

Mr Robot creator says Battlestar Galactica reboot “in great shape”

Mr Robot creator says Battlestar Galactica reboot “in great shape” Mr Robot creator Sam Esmail has been discussing the progress of his forthcoming Battlestar Galactica reboot, revealing that he’s just read “a great outline” for the project. Sam Esmail is a busy man. The writer-producer-director-showrunner made his name with TV hit Mr. Robot, before overseeing the likes of Homecoming, Briarpatch, Gaslit, and The Resort. His new project is a star-studded post-apocalypse movie calledLeave the World Behind, which releases in cinemas next month, before dropping onNetflixin December....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Michelle Moreno

Netflix’s Four Seasons wasn’t filmed where you think

Netflix’s Four Seasons wasn’t filmed where you think Given this gang of A-Listers is almost always on a trip, it might surprise you that newNetflixseries Four Seasons definitely wasn’t filmed where you think it was. What do you get when you put Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Colman Domingo on screen together? Abinge-worthy TV showyou can’t afford to miss, that’s what! Four Seasons follows a decades-long friendship between three married couples that is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Juan Clay

Oddball is the innovative, sensor-filled drum machine you can bounce

Whether it’srobot-controlled orchestras,cyberpunk saxophones, orzero-gravity space chimes, we’re suckers for weird musical instruments. Now, thanks to a recently launched Kickstarter campaign, there’s a new entry on our list — and, fittingly for such an avant-garde creation, it’s called Oddball. If you were to give Oddball the high-concept elevator pitch, you would probably describe it as a throwable drum machine. Essentially, it’s a sensor-filled ball which uses pressure sensors and accelerometers to work out when it hits a surface, and how hard it hits the said surface....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Rhonda Simpson

Payday 3 players slam new armor system as “un-fun” and “broken”

Payday 3 players slam new armor system as “un-fun” and “broken” Payday 3 players are calling out the game’s new-look armor mechanics, labeling them as “fundamentally unfun.” Payday 3 has been under heavy fire ever since its release on September 21. The problematic launch saw the game heavily criticized for constant server issues, matchmaking problems, and amandatory online requirementthat ultimately meant players were struggling even to play the game. Unsurprisingly, poor reviews rolled in, which ended up sinkingPayday 3 to a “Mostly Negative” score on Steam....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Stacey Johnson