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‘The Killer’: John Woo Remakes His 1989 Action Classic
There’s arguably nothing cooler than The Killer or its star Chow Yun-fat, so John Woo’s new remake of his 1989 Hong Kong classic begins behind the proverbial eight-ball.The action maestro’s latest is, mercifully, a cut above last year’s Silent Night, boasting at least faint traces of the signature style that made him a genre legend. Still, despite being a step in the right direction, his English-language The Killer, which hits Peacock on Aug. 23, remains merely a mediocre remix that, for all its familiar elements, fails to improve upon a single aspect of its trailblazing predecessor.In contemporary Paris, lethal assassin...
Opinion: All Those Republicans Were at the DNC for a Reason
Listen to this full episode of The New Abnormal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and Stitcher.Though it was ostensibly a Democratic event, a number of Republicans graced the stage of the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, leaving some onlookers scratching their heads.Five Republicans spoke at the convention: former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan; Mesa, Arizona mayor John Giles; former Rep. Adam Kinzinger; former Trump White House national security official Olivia Troye; and Trump’s former press secretary, Stephanie Grisham.“In all honesty, I thought that it was really effective,” said The New Abnormal co-host Danielle Moodie, who has been in...
This Bestselling Anti-Acne Kit Targets Deep Blemishes Overnight
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.I love TikTok for a laundry list of reasons, but I’m most drawn to finding random products that help solve everyday problems. My latest hacky TikTok find is the game-changing ZitSticka’s “KILLA Kit,” which targets hard-to-reach deep blemishes and stops them in their tracks overnight. The kit includes patches designed with micro dart technology to access the source of acne in its early stages. In other words, this pimple pack really gets under your skin, targeting deep-set blemishes and drawing out bacteria before it’s...
Michelle Obama Hits Haters Like Ann Coulter for Attacking Gus Walz
Kamala Harris was accepting her party’s nomination for president of the United States. But Michelle Obama was still thinking about Gus Walz. “I was touched to see Gus Walz’s joy when his dad @Tim_Walz took the stage last night,” the former first lady said of the vice presidential candidate’s 17-year-old son. “Thankful for you showing us all what real love looks like, Gus.”She then added, “Let’s be a nation that embraces this kind of warmth and vulnerability, instead of making fun or mocking it. We could all use some of Gus’s example in our own lives.”It’s not hard to deduce...
Jon Stewart: Even Fox News Had to Admit DNC a Massive Hit
Jon Stewart hosted The Daily Show live on Thursday in reaction to the final night of the Democratic National Convention and he couldn’t help but revel in the reactions of various Fox News pundits throughout the week.He played a montage of Fox hosts’ negative descriptions of the first night, in which Jesse Watters declared, “This is probably the most boring scene I’ve ever seen in my entire life.”“Oooh, so boring,” Stewart quipped in reply. “I forgot your life is a never-ending joyride of talking to Brit Hume in between catheter ads on Fox.”Stewart continued, “But unfortunately for Jesse Knievel over...
Opinion: Kamala Harris Nailed the Greatest Speech of Her Life
They saved the best for last.In a week of speechmaking like none of us have seen in our lifetimes, with one barn-burning or heart-tugging or inspiring address after another electrifying the crowd at the Democratic National Convention, the biggest question confronting Kamala Harris before she took the stage for the final keynote of the event was “How can she top all that?”How do you top the fire of AOC? How do you top the resonance of Hillary Clinton? The eloquence of Pete Buttigieg? The loved-filled words of Doug Emhoff? The gut wrenching testimony of the women who had suffered due...
Fox Cuts Off Ranting Trump Then Mocks: ‘He’s Still Talking!’
Fox News unceremoniously dumped out of an interview with Donald Trump while the former president was mid-rant Thursday following the Democratic National Convention.He immediately called into the network after his rival Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech, and after about 10 minutes of studiously listening to his complaints and exclamations, the hosts wrapped things up rather abruptly with the former president in order to transition to live reaction elsewhere.This might be the funniest thing I've ever seen.Trump called into Fox News to rage about Kamala's speech, only to be cut off by Bret Baier so they could get to Gutfeld's show. pic.twitter.com/wCUiVYbYyw—...
Who Needs Beyoncé? Harris’ Speech Electrifies Democrats at DNC
CHICAGO, Illinois — Kamala Harris made history Thursday night, accepting her party’s nomination to become president and vowing to unite a bitterly divided country.“I know there are people of various political views watching tonight,” she said. “And I want you to know. I promise to be a president for all Americans.”The vice president sought to define herself as the daughter of immigrants who understands middle-class values. Her mother immigrated to America at age 19 with the hope of curing breast cancer. After her parents split up, the family lived in an apartment in a working class neighborhood of San Francisco...
Bitter Trump Posts Up a Storm as Harris Makes Her Big DNC Speech
Former President Donald Trump went on an all-caps tear on his Truth Social page while the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, delivered her acceptance speech on Thursday.“Too many ‘Thank yous,’ too rapidly said, what’s going on with her?” Trump posted shortly after Harris’ speech began. He quickly followed it up with “WHERE’S HUNTER?” Throughout her 37-minute appearance, Trump just kept posting: The Daily Beast counted 40 in all.When Harris began talking about her vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, she jokingly called him “Coach Walz,” referencing his days as a high school defensive coordinator. But Trump couldn’t let...
Whether You’re Looking for Low or High-Dose Cannabis Treats, Kind Oasis Has You Covered
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Whether you’re looking for sleep support, stress relief, a little physical relief, or just a little something to take the edge off, Kind Oasis’ premium, hemp-derived cannabis edibles are the perfect treat. to relax and unwind without the smoke and carcinogens you inhale with a joint, whether it be a Delta, CBD, or THC-forward product. The family-owned cannabis company offers a wide range of handcrafted cannabis products made in small batches that undergo strict quality control and third-party testing, so you can rest assured...
Democrats Were Expecting Beyoncé but Went Wild for Harris Instead
CHICAGO—To the immeasurable disappointment of thousands of people inside Chicago’s United Center Stadium—and hundreds of thousands more breathlessly watching from afar—Beyoncé did not appear onstage on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.The will-she-won’t-she-appear question had hung in the air all day, with excitement growing to a fever pitch as both tabloids like TMZ and Beltway news outlets like The Hill confirmed that she would be performing ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech.But all that came crashing down around 9 p.m. Chicago time, as The Hollywood Reporter put out a story contradicting those earlier reports in no...
GOP Ex-Rep. Adam Kinzinger Excoriates His Party at DNC for Backing Trump
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who has become a vocal opponent of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and who sat on the House Jan. 6 Committee, implored members of his party to “put country first” by voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.One of several Republicans who took to the DNC stage this week to warn of a second Trump term, Kinzinger told the crowd that he was “proud to be in the trenches with you as part of this sometimes awkward alliance we have to defend truth [and] defend democracy and decency.”Kinzinger confirmed that after his 12 years...
Fox News Absolutely Tanks in DNC Ratings Race
Not only have the first three nights of the Democratic National Convention each garnered higher viewership than the corresponding nights of last month’s Republican convention in Milwaukee, but MSNBC and CNN are outperforming Fox News when it comes to ratings for this week’s Democratic gathering in Chicago. According to Mediaite, citing Nielsen figures, MSNBC had the most viewers overall, while CNN performed best in the 25-54 demographic for Monday and Tuesday, with MSNBC doing better on Wednesday. That night, which saw speeches from Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, MSNBC had 5.1 million total viewers, CNN 3.2 million, and Fox News bringing up the rear with 1.8 million. During former President Barack Obama’s speech the day prior, Variety reported, viewership across all twelve measured platforms peaked at 21.6 million.Read it at MediaiteRead more at The Daily Beast.
Ex-Defense Sec Leon Panetta Lashes Trump for Those ‘Sucker’ Comments
Leon Panetta, the former CIA director who famously brought 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden to justice during a nighttime raid in Pakistan, touted Kamala Harris Thursday night as the “only choice” to be the next U.S. president. “She knows a tyrant when she sees one,” Panetta, 86, who also served as a congressman, a former White House chief of staff and secretary of defense, told the Democratic National Convention, while taking a thinly veiled jab at Donald Trump. He said Trump, “tells tyrants like Putin they can do whatever the hell they want” while Harris is the kind of leader who says, “The hell you can. Not on my watch.” He lambasted Trump for calling military veterans “suckers” and “losers” and warned that history could repeat itself if the country puts Trump back in the White House. “We tried that in the 1930s,” Panetta said. “It was foolish and dangerous then, and it’s foolish and dangerous now.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Meghan McCain Can’t Stop Gushing About the DNC
Meghan McCain, the daughter of former Republican presidential nominee John McCain, can’t stop gushing about the Democratic National Convention. “Maybe republicans just shouldn’t have conventions… just forfeit because I DO NOT KNOW HOW YOU CAN COMPETE WITH THIS!” McCain wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Earlier on Thursday, she also claimed the Democrats’ conference was “better than the last 15 years of MTV Awards,” adding in another post that “Republicans cannot compete on the culture space with artist, musicians or celebrities on any level whatsoever.” She also raved about the performance by The Pack, a drumline that took...
Admit It: Tamra Judge Is the Villain ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Needs
Tamra Judge is crucial to the success of The Real Housewives of Orange County. From Gina and Emily’s bubbling tension to Alexis’ tornadic attack on Shannon, Tamra’s fingerprints are at the scene of each and every crime. She isn’t going anywhere.Much has been said about what makes a good Housewives villain, and for as popular as this season has been, it hasn’t escaped numerous calls for Tamra’s firing and claims she’s too nasty to make good TV. But here we are, watching the best Housewives season of the year, of which Tamra is the mastermind. And I can’t help but...
Ella Emhoff Gets Her DNC Center Stage Debut
CHICAGO, Illinois — Gen Z icon Ella Emhoff, step-daughter to Kamala Harris, got her public speaking debut on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. “Kamala came into my life when I was 14—famously a very easy time for a teenager,” Emhoff said, earning laughs. “Like a lot of young people, I didn’t always understand what I was feeling, but no matter what, Kamala was there for me. She was patient, caring, and always took me seriously. She’s never stopped listening to me, and she’s not going to stop listening to all of us.” Speaking alongside the vice president’s niece, Meena Harris, and her goddaughter, Helena Hudlin, Emhoff, 25, wore an off-the-shoulder pastel ensemble. Her low voice filled the hall for only a few seconds. But it wasn’t her first time sending a message; her fashion choices and social media posts have already drawn plenty of attention. Emhoff’s father, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, voiced his pride in the trio’s performance immediately following their center stage appearance, posting on X: “Meena, Ella, and Helena, you make us so proud.”Meena, Ella, and Helena, you make us so proud.— Doug Emhoff (@DouglasEmhoff) August 23, 2024 Read more at The Daily Beast.
Exonerated Members of the ‘Central Park 5’ Lash Out at Trump From DNC Stage
Four members of the group that had been dubbed the “Central Park Five”—and is now known as the “Exonerated Five”—took to the Democratic National Convention stage Thursday to speak out against Donald Trump.The group has a history with the former president: After their wrongful arrests in 1989 for the rape of a jogger in New York City’s Central Park, Trump took out full-page ads in major newspapers calling for the return of the death penalty.After Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, and Korey Wise were introduced by Rev. Al Sharpton, two took to the podium to remind Americans how Trump...
Ann Coulter Shrugs Off Insult to Tim Walz’s Son With Misspelled Non-Apology
Veteran conservative commentator Ann Coulter explained her reasoning for deleting a tweet calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s neurodiverse son “weird”—but didn’t apologize for the brazen comments.Her remark notably prompted backlash from across the aisle as both prominent liberals and conservatives defended the proud son, who openly sobbed as his father accepted the Democrats’ vice presidential nomination in a speech Wednesday.Videos of Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Kamala Harris’ running mate, went viral after he was seen sobbing and exclaiming “That’s my dad!” during Walz’s address.He was diagnosed with a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder, his mother...
Why Women Wore White at the Democratic National Convention
When Vice President Kamala Harris takes to the stage to accept her party’s nomination for president on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, she will be greeted by a sea of people in white clothing.Many delegates on the floor chose to don white sports jackets, white dresses, white t-shirts and white hats to honor the suffragists who fought to earn women the right to vote a little over a century ago. White—as well as purple and gold—were the official colors of the National Woman’s Party and the wider movement for suffrage, according to an early party mission statement...
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