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Wow, what a piece of crap. Normally I try to be charitable to the classic films I'm watching for the Reeling Backward column, seeking out movies I think I'll enjoy or find interesting on some level In the case of "633 Squadron," a 1964 WWII movie starring Cliff Robertson as the leader of a British air squadron, the only thing interesting is how gobsmackingly awful it is. I lay most of the blame at the feet of director Walter Grauman, a television guy who made a few theatrical films.

❗️ The number of players does not equal the number of copies sold. The game was available for free to Game Pass users from day one. Phil Spencer stated that over a million users were playing Starfield simultaneously at release. On Steam, the game reached a peak online player count of 269.1 thousand on the day of release. Starfield's peak online player count on Steam occurred on Sunday, September 10th, with 330.

Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a preoccupation with power, status, and dominance. Narcissists often engage in behavior that can harm themselves and others. In this post, we will explore the seven deadly sins that narcissists often commit. Pride: Narcissists have an excessive sense of pride and believe that they are better than others. This can lead to a lack of empathy and an inability to recognize the needs and feelings of others.

What was the first K-drama you watched that made you want to watch even more Korean shows? It’s different for everyone. For some, it may have been 2021’s “Squid Game,” while for others it could’ve been 2002’s “Winter Sonata” that drew them in. For my latest newsletter, I gave a lot of thought to what I’ve heard repeatedly from readers here (and on social media over the years) about the shows that drew them in.

Welcome to the New Roman Times’ 72 Hours series! Why 72 hours? Because the New York Times publishes a “36 Hours” series, but in my opinion, 36 hours isn’t nearly enough time to spend in Italy’s greatest cities and most compelling regions. From time to time, I’ll spotlight popular destinations like Milan, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast and Capri for paid subscribers. Have a place you’d like a 72 hours guide to?

Welcome to the New Roman Times’ new 72 Hours series! Why 72 hours? Because the New York Times publishes a “36 Hours” series, but in my opinion, 36 hours isn’t nearly enough time to spend in Italy’s greatest cities and most compelling regions. From time to time, I’ll spotlight popular destinations like Milan, Florence, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast for paid subscribers. Have a place you’d like a 72 hours guide to?

The New York Times has a great travel section called “36 Hours in…”. But why only 36 hours? Why not spend a whole 72 hours in a place? I was left contemplating this quandary when car trouble turned a two-night stay in Portland, ME into a longer stop. My misfortune is your gain, dear reader, as I address the age-old question: What if a visitor spent an entire 72 hours in one place?

These eight parrots have become an f-ing problem. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in the U.K. didn’t know it when they adopted five African grey parrots back in 2020. But Billy, Tyson, Eric, Jade, and Elsie had already developed a flair for the swear. These five soon began cussing out everyone around them. And now there are eight, which has prompted the zoo to attempt to use some peer pressure to keep these birds from verbally giving everyone the bird.

When I watched Sicario the other night, I became obsessed with 1 small stupid detail. These random shots of dust swirling about in the air. There’s three shots of dust flying around in the air in Sicario. In the final mission, I’m assuming the random white dots that pop up on the night vision goggles are dust particles too, right? Denis Villeneuve is one of the greatest directors of our time.