There isn’t a show out right now that’s more offensive than Good Times: Black Again — Netflix’s new animated series reboot of the 1970s classic sitcom Good Times — and that’s saying a lot considering Zeus Network is still actively in business and cranking out almost exclusively aggressive and exploitative content, like the reality TV franchise Baddies. After the Good Times reboot trailer dropped, immediate backlash ensued. If the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) was any indication, most...
The cycle of busy periods, burnout and recovery has started to feel grimly predictable. Are we doomed to repeat it forever – or can we develop immunity?I burned out for the first time at the age of 18. I was studying part-time, working part-time and writing on the side, amounting to more than a full-time workload. I was also partying most nights, wanting to make the most of the last of my student days – and needing to blow off steam.I thought I was handling the tightrope act pretty well, and in...
The warm weather has everyone buzzing, especially the bees. And it’s been a busy spring in the bee business.
There was a feeling around the arena and in the media room Saturday night that the Lakers had fired their best punch and that, maybe, it just wasn’t good enough. But fresh eyes on Game 1 combined with some time gave coach Darvin Ham and the Lakers the ability to properly contextualize what happened in their 114-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. “We got great looks that we just didn't knock down. Shots that we've been knocking down. And then...
Cracking your neck can bring you all kinds of relief from pain and discomfort, but is it bad for you? You may unknowingly cause some health concerns.
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Failing is cool at the moment. This is an era of reframing. A setback isn’t bad; it’s a learning experience. An obstacle shouldn’t bother you; it’s an opportunity to grow. If you’ve read any self-help article written in the last five years, you will often find, at some point, the idea that “failing is necessary for success.” There’s a cottage industry of celebrities and self-help personalities who lionize the great benefits of having to overcome. All will start with a similar refrain: “We live...
Let's be clear: If Donald Trump is talking about abortion, he's losing. He and his campaign would much rather be playing offense, slamming President Joe Biden on issues like immigration and the economy as the 2024 presidential race heats up. But when he's talking about abortion, Trump is playing defense. So at the outset of the week, Trump tried to put the issue to rest. Here's a very brief recap of how that worked out. Monday: After months of obfuscation, Trump finally stated his position on...
Tristan H. Cockcroft searches for fantasy value from MLB cellar dwellers in Miami, Chicago and Colorado.
A newly published catalog reveals 2,200 new exoplanet candidates, found in data captured by TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.
Following XDefiant's Server Test Session, here's a look at both the strengths and weaknesses of Ubisoft's FPS.
EJ Moreno looks at the best of the worst superhero movies… Welcome to a collection of comic book films that are so deliriously overwrought that they swing back around to being watchable joys. Yes, we’re looking at the superhero movies that are “so bad, it’s good.” Not everyone will agree with this collection of films, […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Madame Web and the Best ‘So Bad It’s Good’...