AI robots tell the UN they could run the world better By: News Desk on July 10, 2023A panel of artificial intelligence (AI) powered robots Friday told a conference at United Nations that they were capable to run the world better than humans but warned about embracing the fast-changing AI technology, reported AFP. AI-powered humanoid robots while speaking at the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, said that they […]
Summer time is circus time in Montreal By: Agencies on July 10, 2023Trampolines and trapezes are out on the asphalt in Montreal, with colourful acrobats twirling near skyscrapers in breath-taking feats. pellbound crowds are a July tradition with hundreds of free shows going on in the heart of the Canadian city, which sees itself as a world capital of razzle-dazzle acrobatics. The high-flying festival, known by the […]
Billy Joel — from unhip megastar to precision-tooled entertainment machine on July 9, 2023Billy Joel is 74 and not shy about it. “Don’t get your knickers in a twist,” he cautions as he steps out from behind his grand piano for the first time, “I ain’t no Mick Jagger”. He struts comically through a burst of Start Me Up to prove the point. Later, he watches himself on […]
‘Joy Ride’ is a cheerfully gross-out comedy that soars, thanks to a terrific cast By: Agencies on July 9, 2023If you’re like me, there comes a moment of truth in raunchy film comedies when you decide whether to fully join in the fun – or ride it out on the fence. It often comes in a key early comic scene. Can they pull it off? If so you’ll be putty in their hands for […]
‘Insidious: The Red Door’ — shoddy horror sequel on July 9, 2023Now in its fifth instalment across more than a decade with The Red Door, the Insidious franchise boasts an impressive longevity, albeit in a way more damning than damned. The big horror series prolong their popularity on the strength of a monster or a narrative device, but the Insidious pictures have yielded four windfalls over […]
‘The Out-Laws’ — Pierce Brosnan can’t save limp Netflix comedy on July 9, 2023Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a film critic more than pressing play on a new comedy and immediately seeing those ominous four words: “A Happy Madison Production”. Like a dead canary in a coal mine, they’re a warning sign. And they’re scarier still when followed by the name of a comedian who’s not […]
‘Neeyat’ — Vidya’s whodunnit is a bland blend of mediocre performances and mystery on July 9, 2023A slow burn that leaves you fuming in the end, Vidya Balan-starrer Neeyat is a boring and bumpy ride. Barely 10 minutes into the film and I had already forgotten the count of characters that were introduced one after the other, with their most peculiar characteristics being narrated in the background. A murder mystery with […]
Warner Bros breaks silence on ‘Barbie’ movie ban By: News Desk on July 9, 2023Warner Bros studio has finally addressed the ban on the upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie in Asian countries over a scene depicting South China Sea map. As earlier reported by local news agencies of the country, authorities in Vietnam banned the screening of the upcoming ‘Barbie’ movie earlier this week, over a scene featuring ‘nine dash line’ […]
South Korea’s resurgence is food for the ‘Seoul’ on July 7, 2023Oil sizzles on griddles, steam hisses from bubbling pots and stall holders hawk their wares as customers surge forward, keen to be served first. It’s a chaotic but fascinating cacophony. Joining in, we’re swept to the counters and order hotteok (pancakes filled with honey and spices), octopus tentacles, blood sausages and fish cakes on skewers. […]
‘Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1’ gets 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes By: COURTESY deadline on July 7, 2023Tom Cruise is getting high praise for his latest instalment in the Mission Impossible franchise. The film’s action got the most attention. The first reviews for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One are in and things are looking great for Tom Cruise and his merry bunch. The film, seventh in the hit franchise, has […]