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The term "cult classic" has come to mean nothing in the modern age, when just about anything can be found online. Yet O'Dessa, a rock musical about destiny, defiance, and dictatorship, feels like it could have become a true cult classic — not just a movie that finds a fandom, but the kind of oddball cinema that would be so clung to by a group of movie misfits that it would be passed around on VHS like a treasured relic. And I can't think of anything more you might want from a rock mus

Not every movie needs a sequel. 2018's sharply funny thriller A Simple Favor certainly didn't seem poised for one, as its happy ending plopped its duplicitous villainess in prison with a decades-long sentence. But when you created a bad bitch as wickedly fun to watch as Emily Nelson — aka Hope McLanden — wouldn't it be a crime to lock her up for good? You bet your ass, baby. Blake Lively returns as the fearsome and fashion-forward femme fatale, opposite Anna Kendrick,

Reddit's automated moderation system is apparently flagging the word "Luigi" as potentially violent, The Verge reported.On Friday, a post appeared on the r/FreeLuigi subreddit stating, "PSA: the word 'luigi' is now flagged by reddit for violence." A screenshot of a comment about the video game Luigi's Mansion 3 on the r/popculture subject shows a highlight of the word "Luigi" and a tag, "Check for Violence - [Luigi]."Redditr/FreeLuigi is a community dedicated to Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old s

TL;DR: Get a Headway Premium lifetime subscription for A$76 with our unbeatable offer (reg. A$480) using code LEVELUP20 at checkout until 30 March at 11:59 PM PT.The (quickie) TikTok ban left us all staring blankly at our screens, but maybe that’s a good thing. Perhaps this was a wake-up call to replace our doomscrolling, or at least some of it, with reading.We aren’t suggesting you delete all of your social media apps, but maybe spend just 10 to 15 minutes each day on Headway. This

Over the last few years, Novocaine star Jack Quaid has carved himself a niche by playing the everyman archetype with a genre twist.In The Boys, he's a nobody thrust into a world of superheroes. In Star Trek: Lower Decks, he's an ambitious worker bee on a starship. And in 2025's Companion, he's a sinister (yet all too familiar) "nice guy" with a robot girlfriend.SEE ALSO:'Novocaine' trailer: Jack Quaid goes on a gnarly quest for vengeance
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This week, a viral Instagram post stated that Apple cut International Women's Day (March 8) from its calendar — but that's not quite right.Bellesa, a sex toy brand, posted on March 4, "Apple quietly removed International Women's Day from the calendar. That's weird." The carousel post goes on to explain how one can add it to their own Apple Calendar. International Women's Day was first observed in 1911, according to the IWD website, and is now run by various groups across the world. It's ne

This week, Mashable's Entertainment Editor, Kristy Puchko appeared on the movie review panel show, Talking Pictures with Neil Rosen. Alongside fellow film critics, Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, and Mike Sargent, she shared her thoughts on a array of new releases and still sizzling standouts from 2024. Among the movies discussed on the episode, which airs nationally on PBS All Arts, were the Nicole Kidman erotic-thriller Babygirl, Ed Burns' latest dramedy Millers in Marriage, the toxic rom-dramedy I

The secretive exploits of the X-37B spaceplane continue. After spending 434 days in space, the crewless Space Force craft returned to Earth on March 7, landing at California's Vandenberg Space Force Base in the middle of the night. The agency snapped pictures of its return, including the image of a hazmat suit-clad crew attending to the outer space craft."The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7), the U.S. Space Force’s dynamic unmanned spaceplane, successfully deorbited and landed at Vande

Tax season is no walk in the park — and that’s especially so for small business owners and solopreneurs. Even if you’re already properly managing your quarterly taxes and have all of your ducks in a row, this time of year means facing your business financials head-on and making any revisions needed to keep your business books going in the right direction.Thankfully for small business owners, there are a handful of really good tax credits that you can take advantage of for the 2

Astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth got a front-row seat to destruction on Thursday.During a SpaceX flight test of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket and spacecraft system, NASA's Don Pettit snapped photos from the International Space Station of the ship blowing up. The images, which he posted on X, the social platform owned by SpaceX founder and President Donald Trump's right-hand man Elon Musk, show the astonishing accident from space. "We saw the Starship 8 breakup in the u

TL;DR: Get a 3-pack of the KeySmart SmartCards for $79.97 with free shipping through March 31 (reg. $119.97). Single units are also available. The AirTag has been the go-to tracker for years, but it doesn't work for everything. Ever tried stuffing an AirTag in your wallet? It's like putting a gumball in an envelope. Instead, go for a slimmer tracker designed for wallets, ID badges, and all those other narrow spots. The KeySmart® SmartCard works just like an AirTag, but it looks like a c

TL;DR: Get a MacBook Pro on sale for $424.97 (reg. $1,499) through March 30.Whether it's for school or for work, your computer needs to be able to take some punishment. Whether it's packed into a bag regularly or used for hours a day, every single day, it's important to have a machine you can rely on. Bonus points if it's affordable. MacBooks might not be your first instinct for affordability, but the prices drop when you know where to shop.Turns out you can actually get a MacBook Pro on sale fo

If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds, we have good news: You have a lot of options. The bad news? You have a lot of options, and your decision can get overwhelming fast. Wasn't life easier when iPhones came with a free pair of earbuds?Prices on earbuds range anywhere from $10 to $1,000, especially if you're going for professional-grade studio earphones. And if you care about noise cancelling, you can easily spend $300 — that's the price of peace and quiet. While we stand by th

TL;DR: Enjoy over 70,000 retro video games with the Kinhank Super Console, now just $89.97 (reg. $159) with free shipping through March 30. If you're looking to reminisce on simpler times, what better way than to disconnect and play some classic video games. Right now, you can do just that for only $89.97 with the Kinhank Super Console, on sale through March 30. Time travel with two systems in oneRetro gaming, meet 2025. The Kinhank Super Console comes pre-loaded with more than 70,000

TL;DR: This week only, you can save $69 on this VPN router and get free shipping (reg. $219).Do the math: Paying for a VPN month after month is costing you way more than you think (you’ve likely already paid hundreds). While you’ve been stuck in an endless billing cycle, others have switched to a smarter solution: VPN routers.Think of them as VPNs that offer more security and features than digital ones, all without charging you recurring fees. Instead, pay $149.97 once and use it for

Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of VPN reviews we're overhauling in accordance with our all-new VPN testing methodology, which you can read in full here.Proton VPN posits itself as a VPN for the people. The eight-year-old Swiss provider maintains open-source apps, abides by strong privacy practices that have held up in court, provides censorship bypassing tools, and supports internet freedom causes. It's also the rare VPN service with a free tier boasting zero data limits. No wonder

A majestic celestial event looms large for the continental U.S. and greater Americas.Earth will pass between the sun and moon on the night of March 13 into the morning of March 14, creating a total lunar eclipse visible in large swathes of the Western Hemisphere. Aptly called a "blood moon," Earth blocks most sunlight from reaching the moon during these events, but long reddish wavelengths of sunlight still slip through our planet's atmosphere, illuminating our robust natural satellite in reddis

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

TL;DR: While codes last, you can get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for Mac at $39.99 (reg. $229). Windows codes are also available.Every month, Microsoft 365 takes a little more from your bank account. It’s only $10, but that number gets ugly over time. Now imagine paying just $40 once and being done with it. That’s exactly what the lifetime version of Microsoft Office offers, and we’re selling discounted codes right now.We have fewer than 100 available at $39.99 (save $1

TL;DR: Through 30 March, Mashable readers can get a lifetime subscription to AdGuard's Family Plan on sale for £12.37 (reg. £131.67) with the code FAMPLAN — that's less than half the price since we last covered this deal.Opens in a new windowCredit: AdGuardAdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription£12.37 £131.67 Save £119.30Use code 'FAMPLAN'Get DealEnsuring online safety has never been more important — especially when it comes to protecting ou

TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Things have been really tough for Wales in the 2025 Six Nations, but they did show signs of recovery in their last outing against Ireland. Things aren't going to get much easier unfortunately, because next they face a Scotland side looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat to England.If you want to watch Scotland vs. Wales in the

TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2025 Six Nations is still hanging in the balance. Ireland have looked very impressive so far, with three wins from three games. But they haven't played France yet. Les Bleus have played well this year, but that defeat to England will sting.Can France move to the top of the standings with a win in Dublin this weekend?If you want to watch Irela

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FREE ICE CREAM: On April 8, celebrate Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day by enjoying free ice cream at participating Scoop Shops worldwide.Opens in a new windowCredit: Ben and Jerry'sBen & Jerry's Free Cone Day 2025: Free Ice CreamLearn MoreHot on the heels of Dairy Queen, Ben & Jerry's has announced the date of its Free Cone Day in 2025.Lovers of ice cream can get their hands on a free scoop and cone by simply turning up at any participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop worldwide from 12 p

In 2024, HBO attempted to satirize the inner workings of Hollywood and big-budget superhero movies in the now-canceled series The Franchise. Too broad and seemingly uninterested in the very genre it was trying to critique, The Franchise simply never cut deep enough to offer any meaningful insight into the blockbuster machine. A shame, given the parade of massive egos and money-hungry execs the show could have drawn from.So when Apple TV+ announced a Hollywood satire of its own with The Studio, I

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve