Review: ‘In Like Flynn’ lacks the panache of its classic Hollywood star

Based on Errol Flynn’s own memoirs, this Australian action movie shows the Tasmanian actor as a real-life adventurer in the mold of the heroes he played on screen. But with its incoherent, episodic script, “In Like Flynn” lacks the worth of even a minor Flynn film. This silly swashbuckler finds... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Kindle Colorsoft Review: A Color E-Reader and Not Much Else

The first color Kindle is a nice upgrade, but Amazon missed out on a few opportunities to make the Colorsoft even more special. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-10-30 13:15:00 UTC ]
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25 Books for 25 Years of NYRB Classics

In honor of the 25th anniversary of New York Review Books Classics, we've selected 25 gems that the publisher has unearthed during its quarter century on earth—plus one from this year, for good measure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Audiobook Review: ‘Lifeform,’ by Jenny Slate

The comedian Jenny Slate reads the audiobook version of “Lifeform,” her new memoir about parenting. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-10-23 09:02:21 UTC ]
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iPad mini 7 review: Safe, boring and everything I want in a small tablet

To the surprise of few, the new iPad mini that Apple announced last week is a small update rather than a major reinvention. It may have been three years between iPad mini updates, but the 2021 model was the first to ditch the formerly ubiquitous home button in favor of smaller bezels. Apple... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-22 13:00:39 UTC ]
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'One Tree Hill' star Bethany Joy Lenz has finally come to terms with her cult past

In denial no longer, 'One Tree Hill' star Bethany Joy Lenz wrote 'Dinner for Vampires,' her memoir about her cult past Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-10-22 10:00:03 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Dinner for Vampires,’ by Bethany Joy Lenz

The “One Tree Hill” actor has written a memoir of the decade she spent beholden to the Big House Family — and her escape. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-10-22 09:02:48 UTC ]
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Star Trek: Section 31 will premiere on January 25

It's been over half a decade since we first heard rumblings of a Section 31 spinoff, and now we finally have a release date. Star Trek: Section 31 will be exclusively available on Paramount+ starting Friday, January 25. The news came during a Star Trek universe panel at Comic Con over the... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-21 12:30:23 UTC ]
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Engadget review recap: Budget-friendly gadgets that are good

It’s a slower October than usual in the tech industry, thanks mostly to Google and Microsoft having held their typical fall hardware announcements earlier this year. Still, we’ve seen a fair number of companies reveal new devices in the last two weeks, while Amazon’s October Prime Day raged on.... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-20 14:00:33 UTC ]
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Tommy Robinson’s book went to No 1 on Amazon. This is what I learned from the reviews | Zoe Williams

The far-right activist’s Manifesto briefly topped the website’s chart. It is gone now, but the comments make for worrying readingIt’s always tempting to self-soothe when the far right is on the march. Tommy Robinson’s new book, Manifesto: Free Speech, Real Democracy, Peaceful Disobedience,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-15 10:00:56 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Polostan,’ by Neal Stephenson

“Polostan” sets up a historical fiction series about espionage and revolution in the early 20th century. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-10-15 09:01:27 UTC ]
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Review: Al Pacino memoir 'Sonny Boy' goes all in with swagger, sorrow and why he skipped the '73 Oscars

Al Pacino's book is an eccentric mix of self-reflection and career reframing as one of Hollywood's giants talks about his troubled youth and rise to fame. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-10-12 14:00:51 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Women’s Hotel,’ by Daniel Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery’s debut novel collects vignettes from inside the Biedermeier, a second-rate, rapidly waning establishment in midcentury New York City. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-10-12 09:00:34 UTC ]
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Prime Day deals on Legos are still available: Get up to 41 percent off Super Mario and Star Wars sets

October Prime Day may have come and gone, but you can still save on Lego sets at the moment. While you may think it's early to think about holiday shopping, these kits make amazing presents — for the young and full-grown adults alike. At Engadget, we're most interested in specific sets from... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-11 14:13:50 UTC ]
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Taylor Norman Named PW Star Watch Superstar of 2024

The executive editor at Holiday House/Neal Porter Books was honored for what she describes as a life-long ambition: working as a children’s book editor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mind Body Spirit Books Stretch from the Soul to the Stars

New titles from mind-body-spirit publishers draw from ancient wisdom and current science to help readers with everything from healing from trauma to having better sex and getting a good night’s sleep Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Books that Stretch from the Soul to the Stars

New titles from mind-body-spirit publishers draw from ancient wisdom and current science to help readers with everything from healing from trauma to having better sex and getting a good night’s sleep Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Star Watch 2024: Honorees

Meet the 35 honorees of the 10th anniversary edition of Star Watch, our annual program dedicated to recognizing and honoring rising talent in the publishing and bookselling businesses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mind Body Spirit Books Stretch from the Soul to the Stars

New titles from mind-body-spirit publishers draw from ancient wisdom and current science to help readers with everything from healing from trauma to having better sex and getting a good night’s sleep Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Star Watch 2024: Publishing’s Brightest

Welcome to the 10th anniversary of Star Watch, our annual program dedicated to recognizing and honoring rising talent in the publishing and bookselling businesses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How the Mama of ‘Star Wars’ revolutionized science fiction and fantasy books

Over the course of her career, Judy-Lynn del Rey earned a reputation as a superstar editor among her authors. Think of your favorite fantasy or science-fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you think of its editor or publisher? Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-10-10 19:30:00 UTC ]
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