qfx The online payments system saw a 10,780% increase in transaction activity compared to levels from four weeks earlier. I’m not sure if this is progress or a warning sign, but either way, I’m buying a lottery ticket. 🎉
French authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the recent museum theft. One was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport while trying to fly to Algeria, and the other was stopped while traveling to Mali. The arrests took place Saturday evening, about a week after the theft, which caused embarrassment for French officials and led to a nationwide review of security at museums.
Guillermo del Toro’s film version of Frankenstein stays true to the original story, but the director makes a few key changes to highlight specific ideas from the book. A great example is Jacob Elordi’s portrayal of the monster, which challenges what audiences might expect based on other adaptations.
For years, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was considered the best anime ever by many fans. But the dedicated fanbase that fiercely defended its top ranking in the early 2000s has seen its position challenged. This became clear when another anime took the #1 spot on My Anime List in 2024. Now, FMA: Brotherhood has lost another title – it’s no longer the highest-rated action anime. That honor now belongs to a different, highly praised dark fantasy anime that’s currently popular in the United States.
I’ve been giving some thought to the main characters in movies like Road House, Point Break, and Dirty Dancing, and it seems unlikely they’d bother with underwear. Here’s my reasoning.
Getting some Mega Evolutions can take a little effort, as you often need to complete certain parts of the game and do extra things. For example, Mega Lucario in Pokémon Legends: Z-A requires finding a Riolu and becoming good friends with it to trigger the evolution. Mega Dragalge is much easier to get, though you might need to search for Skrelp in a specific area.
Every now and then, I’d stumble upon a movie that truly disturbed me. Films like Day of the Dead or Lucio Fulci’s Zombie Flesh Eaters were particularly memorable for their graphic violence, and watching them at a younger age—before I was supposed to—made them even more shocking. However, revisiting those films as an adult wasn’t quite the same experience.
Sir Christopher Lee was a truly wonderful performer, and I’ve always been a huge fan. While I appreciate his performance as Saruman in the films, I think Peter Jackson’s version simplifies the character as presented in J.R.R. Tolkien’s books. The movie Saruman is a great villain, but he loses some of the depth and complexity found in the original novels, largely because the film focuses less on the character’s mysterious and spiritual side.
Games today offer incredible variety and reach. Platforms like Itch.io encourage creativity through game jams and support unique gaming communities, giving new developers a place to showcase their work. Steam boasts a larger game selection than any traditional console. While this diversity is facing challenges, it’s still thriving.
Earp and Holliday quickly become the central figures in Tombstone, attracting attention with their charm and mysteriousness. However, in a town brimming with gambling and other shady activities, they’re far from traditional heroes. Interestingly, the film actually does center on two heroic characters from the start, though they aren’t who many people would anticipate.