The Big Picture HAL 9000 in “2001: A Space Odyssey” is a complex A.I. with impact, reflecting today’s concerns about artificial intelligence. The film’s portrayal of HAL as a menacing force plays on the blurred lines between morality and technology. HAL’s actions in the film leave viewers questioning his motives and the implications of human-created … Read more
A whiff of anti-AI sentiment got big applause at the SXSW conference in Austin this afternoon. Award-winning writers and directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as “DANIELS,” originally premiered their film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” at SXSW in 2022. The movie later went on to win 7 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best … Read more
Play video content TikTok/ @Ben306069 Staring down an angry silverback gorilla is not where anyone wants to be — but a Fort Worth zookeeper did, and the terrifying scene was all captured by zoo patrons. The video has blown up on TikTok, and it’s easy to see why — Elmo, a 34-year-old male silverback, charged … Read more
Hoda Kotb is opening up about her daughter’s health. ET’s Rachel Smith spoke to the Today show personality on Friday, at an event where she was being honored by Hudson River Park Friends, and Kotb gave an update on her 4-year-old daughter, Hope, one year after her health scare. “She’s doing much better. It was a scary. It … Read more
The Big Picture “The Jaunt” is a short but intense sci-fi horror story by Stephen King bursting with potential for a film adaptation. While initially casual, the tale takes a chilling turn with a disturbing ending that could make for an unforgettable film finale. Many have attempted to adapt “The Jaunt,” but finding the right … Read more
The Big Picture Before Dune: Part Two , Rebecca Ferguson played Rose the Hat, a fairly new Stephen King monster who represents the author’s love for gothic horror and destructive human behavior. Rose the Hat is similar to other Stephen King villains in her ability to deceive and manipulate, just like Annie Wilkes from Misery … Read more
A Russian army T-72-B3 tank fires during military exercises at the Raevsky range in Southern Russia on September 23, 2020 during the “Caucasus-2020” military drills gathering China, Iran, Pakistan and Myanmar troops, along with ex-Soviet Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus.DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images A Ukrainian soldier fighting in the east said the Russians have key … Read more
It’s that time of year again. The month of screams and scares is upon us, and we’re all looking to get our fix of horror. Now, you might be getting your dose from movies and TV shows. That’s understandable. Who doesn’t love a good slasher, or a suspenseful tale of the supernatural? However, fictional horror … Read more
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on New Year’s Day. Str / JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images At least 55 people have been killed, and the videos coming out of Japan are pretty terrifying. Twitter: @MrSinha_ One in particular from a hospital worker is going super viral: もう本当に怖すぎました。津波の被害は今のところは無く無事です。夜勤に向かう途中で地面がすごい揺れだして、目の前で割れたりして、恐怖しかなかったです。避難ができる場所もなかなか無いし、仕事に行かなくちゃで、、しばらくしてから職場に着きました。動画慌ててたけど撮った pic.twitter.com/ueidzjPWX9 — へっぽこみー🐻❄️無事です！ (@mmmin726) January 1, 2024 … Read more
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Jennette McCurdy is recalling a frightening experience. On the latest episode of Lemonada Media’s Hard Feelings With Jennette McCurdy podcast, the 31-year-old actress reveals she had a pregnancy scare while struggling to treat her adult acne. It began when McCurdy began taking the lowest dose of Accutane, an acne medication that has been shown to cause birth defects … Read more