'The Last Voyage of the Demeter' sails into mostly charted waters as an uninspired take on Dracula lore
Universal Pictures prides itself as the home of the classic monsters, like 1931's classic "Frankenstein," directed by James Whale, or "Dracula," starring Bela Lugosi. More recent attempts to capture the dark magic of those iconic creatures has proven disastrous for the studio -- one need only recall the 2017 Tom Cruise-starring misfire "The Mummy" -- and this week's "Last Voyage of the Demeter," although at times intriguing, fails to elicit any lasting chills either.
2023-08-11 10:18
Mushrooms are being farmed in Abu Dhabi's desert
Mushrooms usually sprout from dark, damp forest floor or bloom on fallen tree branches. But now, a startup in Abu Dhabi called Below Farm is growing them in the desert.
2023-08-11 09:56
Man arrested after 'engaging in threatening conduct' towards jurors and witnesses in Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial, prosecutors say
A West Virginia man was arrested Thursday after "engaging in threatening conduct" towards jurors and government witnesses in the federal trial against the the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, prosecutors announced.
2023-08-11 09:47
Here's who has (and hasn't) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party's first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee.
2023-08-11 09:29
Kim Kardashian stuns in Marc Jacobs' Fall 2023 campaign, Internet says it's 'giving Kourtney Kardashian vibes'
Kim Kardashian has become the new face of fashion brand Marc Jacobs' Fall 2023 campaign
2023-08-11 09:23
Why did Ray Liotta never see 'Field of Dreams'? 'Goodfellas' actor recounts why he never watched the film in posthumous interview
'You can’t tell. Not the way 'Field of Dreams' and 'Goodfellas' have aged,' recounted Ray Liotta in the interview at the time
2023-08-11 09:17
How much do Dr Paul Nassif and Dr Terry Dubrow charge? 'Botched' cosmetic surgeons from California can take up to $100K for a tummy tuck
Dr Nassif and Dr Dubrow routinely perform high-risk plastic surgeries costing $90,000 to $100,000, surpassing the cost of regular plastic surgeries
2023-08-11 09:17
3 Braves on thin ice with team’s cold start to August
The Atlanta Braves have looked far from the juggernaut they were through the first four months so far in August, and these players deserve some blame.In the grand scheme of things, the Atlanta Braves are fine. Sitting at 72-41, they have the best record in baseball and a 10-game lead over the Ph...
2023-08-11 08:54
Oil prices tick higher on OPEC demand optimism
By Stephanie Kelly Oil prices edged higher on Friday on optimism from the OPEC producer group that oil
2023-08-11 08:52
RBA’s Lowe Says Policy Has Now Entered ‘Calibration Phase’
Australia’s central bank chief Philip Lowe said monetary policy has now entered a “recalibration phase” under which the
2023-08-11 08:50
Oil’s Weekly Gain Fades as Market Watchers Wait for IEA Report
Oil was steady in Asia after declining almost 2% on Thursday ahead of a report from the International
2023-08-11 08:25
Thousands of Tiny Hedge Funds Face Closure in China Shakeup
China’s 6 trillion yuan ($832 billion) hedge fund industry is bracing for a historic shakeup that will likely
2023-08-11 08:16