Finally, a Smooth-Brained Wuthering Heights

Emerald Fennell’s latest film, Wuthering Heists, is surprisingly her most successful, even though it’s also her most frivolous. Fennell excels at creating visually stunning and immediately gratifying scenes – think lavish imagery set to energetic pop music – that bypass intellectual analysis and tap into pure enjoyment. However, she hasn’t quite mastered delivering films with strong, meaningful themes. Her first film, Promising Young Woman, started strong but ultimately struggled with its ambitious attempt to explore the complexities of anger surrounding sexual assault. Saltburn was visually striking but lacked a clear focus in its commentary on class. With Wuthering Heights, Fennell abandons the pressure to deliver a profound message, and the result is liberating. She recognizes the core of Brontë’s story – a passionate, obsessive, and destructive relationship between two people – and boils it down to its essence: two complicated individuals drawn to each other despite themselves. This understanding makes the film’s playful and sensual approach even more effective.

Chinese AI company unveils $173K ‘biometric’ robot built for human companionship

Robots are quickly becoming more sophisticated. Some companies are preparing to manufacture AI robots capable of everyday chores like laundry and dishwashing. Others are creating robots so lifelike that they’ve had to demonstrate their mechanical nature – even disassembling them publicly – to prove they aren’t people in disguise.

What time is the Single’s Inferno Season 5 finale on Netflix?

The latest season of the Netflix dating show features a few updates, like a new version of the ‘truth or drink’ game where contestants must answer questions. This season also has the largest cast ever, promising more relationships and, of course, plenty of drama.

Delivery service RPG Calamity Angels: Special Delivery gets a Steam demo, new gameplay trailer

Okay, so I’m super excited – Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is hitting Steam later this year! But even better, the PS5, PS4, and Switch versions are launching next week, on February 17th! If you’re on PC, you can already try it out because a free demo with the first two episodes is available on Steam right now. And if you want to see more of the game, Idea Factory International has a new gameplay trailer you can check out.

Gold’s Zig-Zag Waltz: Will It Tango to $5,200 or Trip on Its Own Feet?

Rashad Hajiyev, the soothsayer of commodities, observes that gold is “grinding higher in a zig-zag pattern,” a phrase that might as well describe a hedgehog attempting to cross a busy highway. Over the past year, she has soared by 72%, buoyed by geopolitical theatrics and central bank suitors. Yet, her volatility has left some traders nursing wounds, a stark reminder that even the most glittering of assets can bite the hand that feeds it.

MrBeast buys financial app Step in major fintech move

This acquisition combines Step’s financial technology platform and team with the creator-focused company founded by YouTube’s MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson). Both companies stated the goal is to provide more young people with access to financial tools and education.