'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
No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud struggles in his preseason debut as the Texans beat the Patriots 20-9
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2023-08-11 10:17
Patriots quarterback battle just got a lot more interesting after first preseason game
There wasn't much to like about the Patriots offense in their first preseason game. But Malik Cunningham provided a late spark in the loss.Bringing in Bill O'Brien was supposed to save the Patriots offense after a miserable 2022 season. Early signs from the first preseason game against...
2023-08-11 10:16
NFL Rumors: Kyle Shanahan confirms 49ers wild QB plan if they’d made Super Bowl
Kyle Shanahan had a plan to get a QB for the 49ers if they reached the Super Bowl. The plan? A wild one.Looks like the Colts signing Kerry Collins out of retirement in 2011 wasn’t such a crazy idea. Kyle Shanahan almost did the same thing in the postseason.What? That’s right. In ...
2023-08-11 09:58
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
Bank of Mexico again holds interest rate firm, even as region begins cuts
By Brendan O'Boyle MEXICO CITY The Bank of Mexico maintained its benchmark interest rate at 11.25% on Thursday,
2023-08-11 09:46
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper leaves game versus Nationals with mid-back spasms
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper left Thursday night’s game against the Washington Nationals with what the team called mid-back spasms
2023-08-11 09:30
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
A look at known Iranian-Americans held by Iran as the US seeks a prisoner release deal
Iran has transferred five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest, part of a possible deal over billions of dollars of Iranian assets frozen in South Korea
2023-08-11 09:26
Saints beat out Raiders to ink former Cowboys LB in free agency
New Orleans boosted its linebacker room by signing ex-Cowboy Jaylon Smith. Another era of gritty Saints defense is loading.The Saints inked linebacker Jaylon Smith to a deal on Thursday in a savvy free agency move to shore up their defense.Smith, a former Cowboys second-round pick, reportedl...
2023-08-11 09:25
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