Once Alan Ritchson had been cast, Amazon and Skydance, the studios responsible for “Reacher,” decided on a goal weight for their on-screen version of the character. That weight was a non-negotiable 235 pounds — pretty much slap bang in the middle of that 220-250 pound weight scale. Speaking to the Rich Eisen Show, Ritchson revealed … Read more
The cancellation of Westworld in 2022 came as a shock for multiple reasons. HBO’s marquis lineup of prestige dramas have generally gotten to end on their own terms, and the sci-fi show seemed like it was hoping for one last season to tie everything together. Instead, we’re left with questions about how things could’ve gone, … Read more
The Big Picture Season 4 of Sex Education provided satisfying resolutions for many characters, but Ruby’s storyline was disappointing and lacked proper development. Ruby’s character arc was undermined as she barely had a friendship with Otis, who treated her selfishly throughout the season. Ruby’s storyline with O, her old nemesis, felt inconsequential and failed to … Read more
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.N. refugee agency has warned that Afghans could die in harsh winter conditions if they don’t get adequate shelter once they cross the border from Pakistan. Almost half a million Afghans have left Pakistan since early October, when the Islamabad government announced it would arrest and deport foreigners it said were … Read more
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has done tens of thousands of face recognition searches using software from outside providers in recent years. Yet only 5 percent of the 200 agents with access to the technology have taken the bureau’s three-day training course on how to use it, a report from the Government Accountability … Read more