Joaquin Phoenix apologises for ‘horrible’ David Letterman interview: ‘I’ll never do it again’

The Independent · July 17, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

How ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Rebooted the Millennial Cult Classic for Gen Z

The Hollywood Reporter - California · July 17, 2025

I Know What You Did Last Summer director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson doesn’t want to see a cell phone on a movie screen. “I’ve done this in all of my movies, for better or worse. I don’t like social media and phones,” says the 37-year-old director....

Freaky Fantasies From the ’80s and the ’00s on the Big Screen This Week

Racket - Minneapolis · July 17, 2025

Jeez, remind me not to say anything mildly negative about a CGI dog ever again. My Superman review last week, in which I posited that a little less Krypto would have helped the movie, had mutt-smitten Bluesky randos questioning my virility,...

10 Long Lasting Annual Flowers for Blooms All Season

AOL ·

Image credit: Depositphotos.Many flowers are pretty but effervescent, delighting us with their beauty for only a few short weeks each year. While these plants certainly have a place in the garden, sometimes we just want a flower that blooms for a...

This new missile-defense system is challenging the Patriot

Mint · July 17, 2025

Now, a new version of a European weapon is set to challenge its dominance and test whether the region can wean itself off U.S. arms. Europe’s so-called Samp/T has long been in the shadow of its American rival, which has secured far more orders and...

Rs 40,000 crore dividend boom! How Ambani, Adani & India's top billionaires got richer in FY25

The Economic Times · July 17, 2025

Some of India’s richest billionaires became even richer in FY25, not through stock rallies or IPO windfalls, but through cold, hard cash. Ten of the country’s most powerful promoter groups, including the Ambanis, Adanis, and Anil Agarwal’s...

New Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS’s Biggest Mysteries Explained

Yahoo News ·

Earlier this month astronomers were thrilled to discover only the third known interstellar object ever seen in our solar system. Now dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the suspected comet has just zoomed past the orbit of Jupiter, traveling so fast that it’s bound...

Why Luke Grimes Returned to Yellowstone

Esquire · July 17, 2025

It’s not easy to leave a character behind, especially if you play a Dutton on Yellowstone. Need proof? Kevin Costner’s departure from the hit Western series on Paramount accelerated Yellowstone toward an early series finale and then launched what...

Best tabletop telescopes for stargazing in 2025

Space.com · July 17, 2025

This buying guide highlights the best tabletop telescopes for 2025, focusing on compact, portable models that deliver stellar performance without bulky setups. Whether you're a beginner, a parent seeking a kid-friendly scope, or an...

‘Eddington’ review: Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, once upon an early COVID time in the West

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · July 16, 2025

This is where we are, as the lawman says in “Eddington”: “We are in the center of it right now. We are in history.” This summer, in 2025, history can barely contain each new 24-hour blurt. It feels less like we’re in history and more like we’re...

The Mountain Gardener | Good Groundcovers for a Changing World

Press Banner - California · July 17, 2025

Faced with what to use to keep down weeds when wood chips aren’t allowed? Well, you’re not alone. Although wood chip mulch is good for the health of your soil and your plants, it’s not recommended per new Cal Fire regulations within 30 feet of a...

WE ARE MORE THAN OUR FEAR

Sierra County Sentinel - New Mexico ·

Fear doesn’t always arrive with sirens. Sometimes it comes quietly – through hesitation, suspicion, or silence. It feels rational. Even protective. And sometimes, it is. Fear evolved to keep us alive. It’s not the enemy. But when left unexamined,...

A COVID-era Western, a slasher sequel and a 50-year-old classic to watch this week

KASU - Arkansas · July 17, 2025

Several eras of madness are on display this weekend at the multiplex: A town (and its sheriff) come apart in a satirical COVID Western; a stalker returns from decades past to haunt survivors in a straight-up slasher flick; and the film that reset...

DEX-to-CEX ratio hits new high as crypto traders flee centralization

Coin Telegraph · July 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency traders have been moving away from centralized exchanges (CEXs) in favor of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), pushing the CEX-to-DEX ratio to a new all-time high. Spot trading volume on DEXs surged at least 25% in the second quarter...

Best telescopes for astrophotography in 2025

Space.com · July 17, 2025

Astrophotography transforms distant celestial wonders into stunning images, and choosing the right telescope is key to success. This guide highlights the best telescopes for astrophotography in 2025, tailored for beginners to seasoned imagers....

Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates the Ann Arbor Art Fair, plus 'Eddington' and 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' open downtown

WEMU - Michigan ·

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR BEGINS As the Art Fair takes over downtown Ann Arbor, the Michigan Theater will be open to those that wish to cool off and experience entertainment that built the reputation of the theater. Tonight, Friday and Saturday, the...

'Eddington' director, cast members preview political Western set during COVID-19 pandemic

WTHR - Indiana ·

"Eddington," co-starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Luke Grimes and Micheal Ward, opens in theaters nationwide Friday, July 18. INDIANAPOLIS — "I just looked around, and it looked bad, so I started typing." That's how filmmaker Ari...

Joker Star Joaquin Phoenix Says Infamous Letterman Interview Was 'Horrible' and He'd 'Never Do It Again': 'One of the Worst Nights of My Life'

IGN · July 17, 2025

Joker star Joaquin Phoenix recently returned to The Late Show after a whopping 15 years — but something else also happened: he apologized for his infamous David Letterman interview from 2009 that took place on the show before Letterman turned the...

Review: OAT’s ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ delights with whimsy and magic

Phelps County Focus - Missouri ·

Summer has eased her way into the Ozarks, and while the sun adds her warmth, the cultural and political climates continue to leave much to be desired. Talk of division, war, lies, and deception invades from every news banner. Unease is the center...

Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal face off in fiery, haunting pandemic satire Eddington

The Globe and Mail · July 15, 2025

Open this photo in gallery:Joaquin Phoenix, left, and Pedro Pascal star in Eddington.The Associated Press Eddington Written and directed by Ari Aster Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone Classification 14A; 149 minutes Opens in...