Is Latin a dead language? Discover the answer to this complex question and learn how the ancient language still influences modern languages. Unless you took Latin in school (or you’re a time traveler from Ancient Rome), you probably don’t speak Latin every day. But Latin still influences your conversations more than you think, especially if … Read more

Have you read the news lately? I wouldn’t recommend it. You’re better off looking out of a window at any available sunshine, trees, and – if you’re lucky – the occasional dog. That said, the window solution is broadly limited to daylight hours. Come nightfall, you’ll need to turn elsewhere for diversion. That’s where the … Read more

Batman Forever was a transitional film in the history of Batman on screen and superhero movies in general, which is why it’s important that the original cut of the film submitted by director Joel Schumacher finally see the light of day. It was 30 years ago this month that Warner Bros. Pictures released Batman Forever, … Read more

Mike Flanagan‘s new movie The Life of Chuck is one of the most idiosyncratic films to hit screens in some time. Based on the short story by Stephen King, The Life of Chuck has a strange, three-part narrative, all about the cosmic importance of one non-descriptive businessman named Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston). For fans of … Read more

Before the film Chopper came along, small-time Australian criminal Mark Read achieved the type of celebrity that might only occur in the ‘90s. Despite serving time in the Australian prison system after being convicted for shooting a mate in the chest, Read became an unlikely bestselling author and interview subject, always happy to take credit … Read more

Even after thousands of years of ocean exploration, many of its wonders remain a mystery, hidden beneath the surface in a vast, interconnected world of species and habitats that are constantly evolving. Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios’ new powerful feature-length documentary, Ocean With David Attenborough, which premieres on June 7 on National Geographic and … Read more

Most of what you need to know about the Nintendo Switch 2 is right there in the name: this is the direct sequel to the Switch. It’s bigger, more powerful, more refined, and builds on a strong foundation. If you liked the first Switch, you’re almost certainly going to like the Switch 2. But whether … Read more

If you’re a highly sensitive person like me, I don’t need to tell you how overwhelming the world can feel right now—how much we hold, how hard it can be to rest, and how rare it is to feel seen, safe, and supported. That’s why I’m honored to share something that I think could be … Read more

“And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anaïs Nin I used to think something was wrong with me. I cried at the wrong moments. I felt anxious before a phone call, only to find out the other person … Read more

“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you—all of the expectations, all of the beliefs—and becoming who you are.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen For years, yoga was my safe space—the place where I felt strong, grounded, and whole. My practice wasn’t just physical; it was my … Read more