Turn Safe Mode On or Off On Android

Is your Android stuck in safe mode? Finding yourself limited by what your phone can do right now can be super frustrating. Safe mode is meant to help with troubleshooting, but staying in it too long limits your apps and features.The fastest way to turn off safe mode on most Android devices is to simply restart your phone by pressing and holding the power button, then tapping “Restart.” Different Android phones may need slightly different steps to exit safe mode....

August 16, 2025 · 13 min · 2650 words · Leslie Richards

Weekend Box Office Winner: The Girl on the Train Rides to Victory

The weekend box office numbers are in, and it’s good news forTate Taylor’s adaptation ofThe Girl on the Train. The movie grossed a solid $24.7 million over the weekend. While that’s far shy of the $37 million thatGone Girlmade over the same weekend two years ago, it’s still not a bad debut, especially when you consider thatGone Girlhad better reviews. Additionally,The Girl on the Trainwas made for less than $50 million, so it should be a modest hit for Universal....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Edward Davis

Why Turning Red Is One of the Most Accurate Depictions of Puberty Ever

It’s rare to find a depiction of puberty and growing up that feels as relatable as the one shown inPixar’sTurning Red. Even if your life doesn’t perfectly mirror that of main character Mei Lin Lee (Rosalie Chiang), it isn’t difficult to relate to the many ups and downs she experiences throughout the film; warring emotions, a changing body, and even the development of both old and new relationships - all of these are things that most, if not all, teenagers have to go through at some point, regardless of their background....

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words · Amanda Garner

Widows Review: A Masterful, Crowdpleasing Heist Thriller

Note: This is a re-post of myWidowsreview from the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. The film opens in wide release on November 16th. What happens when one of the most talented filmmakers working today takes a crack at a commercial, star-studded thriller? You getWidows. If you’re expecting the Oscar-winning12 Years a SlaveandShamefilmmaker to have crafted another patient, thought-provoking, and soul-crushing drama well, you’d be half right. WithWidows, McQueen brings all of his talent and hunger for meaty themes and impactful visuals and applies that to a straight-up heist thriller movie, resulting in a crackling blockbuster that is as resoundingly entertaining as it is thoughtful....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Juan Johnson

Will 'Suits L.A.' Bring Familiar Faces to the Spin-off? Patrick J. Adams Addresses Possible Return

As NBC prepares to make the world a better place with the new iteration ofSuits, its spin-off,Suits: L.A.Original series leadPatrick J. Adamstalks about returning for the upcoming spin-off series as well as his titular character, Mike’s marriage toMeghan Markle’s Rachel Zane. Adams would love to return to the world ofSuits. This is a well-known fact, but now, the actor digs deeper into what such a prospective return would look like....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Taylor Hunt

‘SNL50’ Didn’t Shy Away From Controversy, With Kevin Spacey and P. Diddy Jabs

In 50 years, a lot of concepts can age poorly. That’s been the case for more than one (to say the least)Saturday Night Livesketch. During the50th Anniversary Specialfor the sketch comedy show,Tom Hankshosted a segment that featured some of the sketches that had aged poorly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the show has stopped their unsavory references altogether. More than once, during the special, even outside the “In Memoriam” segment, there were references to controversial figures in the entertainment industry—andSNL....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Jessica Mays

“The Valley Isn’t About Her”: Kristen Doute Calls Out Lala Kent’s Role in Season 2

Since the news broke out that Season 12 ofVanderpump Ruleswill focus on an entirely new cast, fans have anticipated Season 2 ofThe Valley,which includes OGsKristen DouteandJax Taylor.In addition to Kristen and Jax, there will be a few more familiar faces in Season 2:Lala Kent, Scheana Shay,andTom Schwartz.Although it is confirmed that Lala, Scheana, and Tom will pop in for some episodes throughout Season 2, Kristen Doute has shared thatthey are not the main focus ofThe Valley, like they were onVanderpump Rules....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Bonnie Herring

'Black Mirror' Season 6 Trailer: The Rules of the Game Change Again

Black Mirrorfans have been waiting for a new season for a long, long time – four years to be exact – which means that, as usual, the new episodes will be welcomed with a mountain of expectations. The good news is:Netflixannounced today we won’t have to wait long. Season 6 is premiering this June! The streamer unveiled a teaser for the new episodes along with a batch of images that suggest what kind of episodes we’ll see this time around....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Karen Simmons

'Dexter: Resurrection's Most Shocking Death Might Have Been Nothing but a Setup

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Through seven episodes,Dexter: Resurrectionhas been filled with twists at every turn. Initially, the twist was that Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) didn’t die when his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott), shot him in the chest at the end ofDexter: New Blood. Then came another when Harrison killed a criminal, only for his dad to track him down to help him. That led to one of the biggest twists of all,with Dexter starting to feel genuine emotions, from fear of rejection to love for his child....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1229 words · David Price

'Frozen 3' and '4' Conjure Up a Familiar Face to Direct and Write

TheFrozensagais about to get even cooler. As Disney gears up for more sequels to its billion-dollarFrozenfranchise, big changes are happening behind the scenes.Jennifer Lee, who previously served as the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Walt Disney Animation Studios, will be transitioning from her executive role to direct and writeFrozen 3, as well as co-writeFrozen 4withMarc Smith. Meanwhile, Oscar-winningEncantofilmmakerJared Bushhas been appointed as the new CCO of Walt Disney Animation Studios, effective immediately....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Robin Bruce

'My Strange Addiction' Becomes a Psychological Nightmare in This Underseen Horror Movie

Editor’s Note: This article discusses the eating disorder/mental health condition of pica and mentions of rape and emotional abuse. Society has a morbid fascination with watching people do strange and dangerous things; it’s why reality TV shows exist to begin with. AndCarlo Mirabella-Davis’Swallowuses that fascination to its advantage with its tale of a repressed housewife who develops the mental health disorder pica. It makes audiences unable to look away from the spectacle of the compulsive disorder while telling a powerful story of the fight for women’s autonomy....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Sonia Haas

'RHONJ': Season 14 Cast Confirmed

With aseason ofThe Real Housewives of New Jerseythat left fans wondering ifMelissa GorgaandTeresa Guidicecould even be around each other to film the next season, it is a shock that the entire cast from Season 13 is set to return for the 14th season of the series. Guidice has been part of the series from the start, but with all the fighting between herself, Gorga, and her brotherJoe Gorga, it seemed likely that someone was going to be left behind....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Vanessa White

'The Punisher's 10 Best Episodes, Ranked

For many fans, the 2015-2019 Netflix Marvel series are the best TV shows they have ever created, including the recent Disney+ additions. It began withDaredevilin 2015 and grew into one of the most beloved sub-universes of theMCU. The Defenders Saga is a time in Marvel history that won’t soon be forgotten by fans, and many wish they could return to that time. The shows had a gritty undertone that was somewhat new for Marvel at the time, and the reception they garnered from fans proved just how incredible they were....

August 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1663 words · David Jackson