The Weird Man (1983) by Chang Cheh Film Review
The Weird Man (1983) is Chang Cheh’s final Shaw Brothers production, mixing martial‑arts choreography with Taoist mysticism and slapstick fantasy. Starring Cheng Tien‑Chi as the mischievous spirit Yu Ji, the film borrows heavily from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Chinese folklore. Despite elaborate sets and inventive practical effects, it earned only about HK$460,000, placing it near the bottom of Hong Kong’s 1983 box‑office rankings. Critics note its chaotic tone but acknowledge its odd charm as a late‑career experiment.
Why Not: 2027 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab Now Comes in Luxury Platinum Trim
Ford is launching a 2027 Super Duty chassis‑cab lineup (F‑350, F‑450, F‑550) in a high‑end Platinum trim. The package adds leather seats, a 12‑inch SYNC 4 infotainment screen, a 14‑speaker B&O Unleashed audio system, and distinctive exterior cues such as a...
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These Clever Decor Hacks Make the Most of Your Open Floor Plan, According to an Interior Designer
Interior designer Brittney Morgan outlines four budget‑friendly hacks for styling open‑floor‑plan homes, emphasizing area rugs, purposeful lighting, multifunctional furniture, and repeated textures. She pairs each tip with specific Amazon products ranging from $14 to $139, showing how affordable finds can...
At Making Their Mark Forum, Art Figures Debate Gender Inequities in the Market and the Museum
The Making Their Mark forum gathered 350 art professionals to confront persistent gender inequities in museums and the market. Data presented showed women accounted for only 11% of museum acquisitions from 2008‑2022 and sold at 19‑42% discounts compared with male...
TOI-6255 B: A Planet on the Edge of Destruction
Astronomers confirmed the ultra‑short‑period exoplanet TOI‑6255 b, an Earth‑sized world orbiting its star every 5.7 hours, using combined data from TESS and the Keck Planet Finder. The planet sits just outside its star’s Roche limit, meaning tidal forces are already stretching it...
Iran War Forces World Climbing (IFSC) to Cancel In-Person General Assembly in Saudi Arabia
World Climbing (IFSC) cancelled its 2026 in‑person general assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, moving the meeting online on April 23 due to escalating conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The decision follows intercepted Iranian drone activity near Riyadh, reported casualties, and...
Why Drilling a Pilot Hole Is Still Best Practice to Prevent Wrecking Your Workpiece
Driving screws directly into wood, especially end grain, often splits the material because the fastener acts as a wedge, creating radial compression and circumferential tension. A pilot hole removes material ahead of the screw, lowering stress and preserving the wood’s...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Hoppers”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a preview episode reviewing Disney‑Pixar’s newest film, “Hoppers.” Hosted by Megan Lachinski, Dan Bayer, Ben Langford and Larry Fried, the show dissects the movie’s story, animation, voice performances, and score, and positions it within...
"Football-Sized" Volcanic Fragments Rain Down On Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
The Kīlauea volcano erupted Tuesday, sending football‑sized volcanic fragments onto several overlooks in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. A towering plume rose 25,000 feet, marking the 43rd episode of the eruption that began in December 2024. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory responded by raising...
Tahini Coffee Slushy
The Tahini Coffee Slushy blends oat milk, hot brew, and tahini in a three‑step process that creates a creamy, spiced iced coffee. Inspired by Edith’s Sandwich Counter in Brooklyn, the drink incorporates cardamom and cinnamon for aromatic depth. Each serving...
French Lentil Salad
The article presents a French lentil salad recipe inspired by David Lebovitz, featuring sautéed shallots, carrots, and celery tossed with lentils du Puy, a sherry‑vinegar Dijon dressing, and feta or chèvre cheese. It yields four cups, enough for four main‑course...
Belief, Not Motivation, Drives Goal Completion
"Beyond Belief" author @neyal99 returns to break down why belief — not motivation — is the missing piece behind every goal you've abandoned too early. Notes https://jordanharbinger.com/1295 Apple https://buff.ly/5ou7wQN Spotify https://buff.ly/ZwthS7l Overcast https://buff.ly/vk1cBpl
Vegas Goes (Sort of) All-Inclusive with This New Conrad Las Vegas Package
Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World is rolling out a "Conrad Complete" add‑on from May 26 through Sept. 8, priced at $150 per guest per night with a two‑guest minimum. The package bundles valet parking, Club 66 lounge access with breakfast and cocktail...
Friday the 13th Part VII Should Have Been the Model for the Franchise
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) introduced a telekinetic teen, Tina Shepherd, to battle Jason Voorhees, creating a monster‑versus‑monster dynamic. The film injected fresh energy into a franchise plagued by inconsistent timelines and repetitive kills, but its...
‘Effective Immediately’: Alaskan Dream Cruises Abruptly Closes, Cancels All Future Sailings
Alaskan Dream Cruises, a Sitka‑based small‑vessel operator, announced it is shutting down immediately after a 15‑year run, cancelling all future sailings. The cruise line, part of the family‑owned Allen Marine Tours, thanked guests and highlighted its role in showcasing Alaska’s...
Evoc's Mountain Bike Bag Pro Keeps the Handlebars On
Evoc unveiled the Mountain Bike Bag Pro, a soft‑side travel case that lets riders keep their handlebars attached by simply loosening the stem bolts. Priced at $1,000 (€795), the case measures 145 × 99 × 36 cm and weighs 9 kg empty, pushing it beyond most...
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Welcome Tim Palmieri for “Eminence Front” In Ft. Lauderdale
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong teamed with Lotus for a three‑night co‑headline run across Florida venues from March 6‑8, delivering inventive setlists that highlighted new material from their album *Pizazz* and a preview of their upcoming 2025 release. Guest guitarist Tim...
The Outsiders Adds Four Advanced Metrics for Power-Based Training
Apple’s fitness app The Outsiders has released version 1.6, adding four new power‑based metrics—Relative Intensity, Variability Index, Efficiency Factor, and Aerobic Decoupling—to its session summary for cyclists and runners. The metrics aim to quantify session demand, pacing consistency, power‑heart‑rate efficiency,...
World Cup 2026 In Vancouver: Cultural Enclaves And Natural Beauty
Vancouver will host seven matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Stadium, complemented by a free, citywide FIFA Fan Festival from June 11 to July 19. The schedule includes group‑stage games featuring Canada, Australia, New Zealand and...
Saudi Arabia’s Adrena Wave Pool, Through the Eyes of a Canadian Surf Photographer
A Canadian surf photographer traveled to Saudi Arabia to film marketing content for Endless Surf’s new wave pool at the Adrena park. The facility uses filtered Red Sea saltwater and offers fully customizable wave settings, from slab sections to air...
Capri CEO John Idol: Jimmy Choo Is ‘On Track’
Capri Holdings CEO John Idol told investors Jimmy Choo is “on track” at the Citi Global Consumer & Retail Conference. The brand reported fourth‑quarter comparable‑store sales growth, marking a third consecutive quarter of higher comps and over 20% wholesale growth in...
Ultra Swimmer Jono Ridler Comes Ashore in Napier as End to Epic Swim Draws Closer
Ultra‑swimmer Jono Ridler, 35, is attempting a record‑breaking 1,388 km unassisted coast‑to‑coast swim down New Zealand’s east shoreline. He arrived at Napier’s Perfume Point after covering roughly 996.5 km, just shy of the 1,000 km milestone. The swim, conducted in togs with a two‑boat...
Haring Is Caring
Tomorrow, March 11, 2026, the Brant Foundation in New York’s East Village will open “Keith Haring,” an exhibition focusing on the artist’s formative 1980‑84 period. Curated by Vienna‑based husband‑and‑wife team Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer, the show presents early...
Dr. Dre Sells His Longtime Malibu Mansion for $16.5 Million
Dr. Dre has sold his 9,000‑square‑foot Malibu beachfront mansion for $16.5 million, closing an off‑market deal after a prolonged listing period. He originally purchased the property in 2000 for $4.8 million and had listed it at $20 million in 2022. The six‑bedroom, seven‑bathroom home...
Lost for More Than a Century, the First ‘Sci-Fi’ Film Ever Made Resurfaces
French filmmaker Georges Méliès’s 1897 short “Gugusse et l’Automate,” long considered lost, has been recovered and digitized for public viewing. The 45‑second slapstick piece, featuring a magician battling a robot, is now available online in 4K after Library of Congress...
New Public Art Biennial to Take over Dallas’s Urban Greenbelt Park
Texas will host its first public‑art biennial, the KTX Biennial, launching in spring 2027 along Dallas’s 3.5‑mile Katy Trail. Curated by Jovanna Venegas, the free, 18‑month exhibition will feature nearly a dozen works from global contemporary artists and coincide with the...
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Want to Live Longer? Dietitians Say to Add More of This Leafy Green to Your Diet
Registered dietitian Nisha Melvani highlights kale as the top vegetable for longevity, citing its dense mix of antioxidants, fiber, and anti‑inflammatory compounds. The leafy green delivers vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, and glucosinolates that collectively support immune function, bone strength, and chronic‑disease...
K.K. Venugopal Biography an Attempt to Come to Terms with Himself: N. Ram
Senior lawyer K.K. Venugopal’s memoir, *An Accidental Lawyer—My Adventures in Law and Life*, was highlighted by The Hindu’s N. Ram as an effort to “come to terms with himself.” The book mixes personal anecdotes, family stories, and reflections on landmark...
Stoic Courage: Speak Up Even When Uncomfortable
It might feel like a waste of time, but staying silent isn’t what you should do. The Stoics believed in courage. In justice. In saying, what needs to be said, even when it’s uncomfortable. That’s why I appreciated hearing @wrightthompsonbooks...
TSA Shortages Trigger Hours-Long Airport Delays As DHS Shutdown Drags On
Hours‑long security lines are sweeping U.S. airports as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown leaves about 50,000 TSA screeners working without pay. At Houston Hobby Airport, checkpoint wait times peaked at roughly three hours, prompting the deployment of TSA National...
Three Simple Decisions to Transform Your 2026 Life
NEW podcast episode is up! How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie Millman Many of us feel like we’re drowning in invisible complexity. So I wanted...
Small Home Nooks Keep Daily Life Flowing Smoothly
Some of the most important spaces in our home aren’t big or showy. They’re the small spots designed to make everyday life run smoother.
Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Mercy’ Due on Disc April 7 From Alliance
Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment announced that the sci‑fi thriller Mercy will hit physical shelves on April 7, 2026, in 4K Ultra HD, Blu‑ray, and DVD formats. The film, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, earned $54.3 million worldwide at the box...
The 8 Best Humidifiers Can Help You Breathe Easier
The article reviews eight top humidifiers, highlighting the Levoit Classic 300S as the overall winner with a six‑liter tank and app control. It also spotlights the Canopy’s UV‑sterilized evaporative system, the budget‑friendly Raydrop, and Levoit’s Dual 200S for smart app...
How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips From Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and...
Tim Ferriss asks five thought leaders—Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie Millman—to share the one to three decisions that could dramatically simplify their lives in 2026. Popova emphasizes protecting her "cherish quotient" by only spending time...
Tokyo Pulse :: Japanese Funk, Modern Soul and City Pop From The Tokyo Scene 1974-88
Wewantsounds has issued a new compilation titled “Tokyo Pulse,” curated by Tokyo‑based DJ Notoya. The collection spotlights obscure Japanese funk, modern soul, and city‑pop recordings from 1974‑88 that have yet to reach Western audiences. It arrives amid an algorithm‑driven resurgence...
Heal Postpartum Mood by Fixing Your Gut
So many women feel emotionally flat after birth. Not full postpartum depression, but just off. Low energy, foggy, no motivation, etc. Too often the conversation jumps straight to medication. But nobody asks about their gut. Pregnancy wrecks your gut....
Skip Fancy Cooldowns; Invest in Nutrition and Gym
If you’re a busy person who barely struggles to get your sessions in in the first place then an elaborate cooldown routine probably isn’t getting you your best bang for your buck And the money you are spending on the latest...
Noma L.A. Pop-Up Loses Key Financial Sponsors a Day Before Opening
Noma’s highly anticipated Los Angeles pop‑up lost its three main financial sponsors—American Express, Resy and Blackbird—just a day before opening, after renewed abuse allegations against co‑founder René Redzepi. The accusations, detailed in a New York Times investigation and amplified by former staff, prompted the sponsors...
Align Tasks with Your Energy for Peak Productivity
Energy management is part of productivity. Match your task intensity to current mental state. Stop fighting your own biology.
James Wan to Direct English Remake of Korean Thriller
Excl: More Paramount news, as a new filmmaker joins the talent pool on the Mountain...James Wan signs on to direct and produce the English-language reimagining of Korean crime thriller THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL https://t.co/YglLX1lmJ2
'There Are Plans for Cole and I Think Fans Will Be Pleasantly Surprised...' — Lewis Tan on Mortal Kombat 2...
The live‑action Mortal Kombat 2 is set for a May 8 2026 release, shifting the narrative focus to Johnny Cage while keeping original protagonist Cole Young in the mix. Lewis Tan, who plays Cole, hinted at a surprise plan for the character, sparking fan...
China’s Solar Surge Outpaces Declining US Installations
US solar installation: Down 14% between 2024 and 2025. Chinese solar installation: Up 14% between 2024 and 2025. Last year China installed more than 7 times more solar capacity than the US. So much for energy dominance... https://t.co/te4ziwFqlX
Ellison Calls Warner Bros. Start Turbulent, Employees Seek Answers
Excl: Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison visited the Warner Bros. lot today and acknowledged things were off to a "turbulent" start. Many employees still have questions. https://t.co/PGUnCOih63
Oscars Ratings Plummet as Relevance Fades, Shifting to Streaming
Ratings for the #Oscars are gonna be horrifically low Their relevance has taken a colossal slide over the past few years ANORA sweeping everything last year was the final nail in the proverbial coffin No wonder the ceremony’s moving to streaming
Emotional Breakthrough Outperforms Mystical Experiences in Psychedelic Therapy
Off all the constructs/phenomena that predict therapeutic response with psychedelic therapy, the best is emotional breakthrough (EB). It's not "oceanic boundlessness", it's not "mystical-type experiences," it's EB. Expect more on this soon...
Dissonance Drops Brutal “Induced Mentac
Knoxville death/black thrash force Dissonance release "Induced Mentacide" featuring Ricky Myers of Suffocation. Raw, punishing, and absolutely unrelenting. https://t.co/Qydxlfr4aN
Total Annihilation Unleashes Heavier, Faster “Mountains of Madness”
Basel thrash/death metal force Total Annihilation release their fourth album 'Mountains of Madness'. Faster, heavier, and more brutal than anything they have done before. https://t.co/Y5RlkMICr3
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Big Thief Adds North American Leg, Tickets March 13
Big Thief announce a new North American leg of the "Somersault Slide 360 Tour," running August through October in support of 'Double Infinity'. Tickets on sale March 13. https://t.co/kgrQgZolMq