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☆ Jennifer Lawrence says Adele warned her not to do misfire movie ‘Passengers’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rumor has it, Adele isn’t just a great singer – she’s also great at career advice. That is, at least, according to Jennifer Lawrence. Regarding her 2016 movie “Passengers,” which co-starred Chris Pratt and stands as one of the less acclaimed films of her decorated career, Lawrence said, “Adele told me not to do it! “I was like, ‘Oh no, you guys are here because I’m here, and I’m here because you’re here. Wait, who decided that this was a good movie?’” the actress told the Times.

☆ Foods that boost your immune system: 4 nutritionist share what they eat during the cold season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Alexandra Hayes Robinson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Haitian soup joumouColorful and nutritious soup joumou is also known as Haitian New Year's Soup. Recent studies have found that phytonutrients, which are minimally processed — and often colorful — plant foods, can support proper immune balance and function. Maya Feller, a dietitian and author of the forthcoming book "Eating From Our Roots," is a fan of soup joumou. Nguyen's recipe is filled with ingredients that are beneficial for immune health, like fresh herbs, vegetables and meat protein. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and add the white onions.

☆ Amazon has been suspiciously quiet about 'The Rings of Power' viewership in the 2 weeks since the first season concluded
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Steven Tweedie | Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon has yet to share viewership numbers on its "Rings of Power" finale, weeks later. The show has yet to cross the vague 100 million viewers milestone it teased three weeks ago. Payne and Patrick McKay later noted that 12.6 million viewers watched the premiere in the US in the first four days. Still, Amazon said "Rings of Power" in its first two months has driven "more Prime signs-up globally than any other Amazon original." HBO said this week that "House of the Dragon" was averaging 29 million viewers per episode.

"The White Lotus" season two premieres October 30 on HBO and HBO Max. From creator Mike White, "The White Lotus" is an anthology show that focuses on guests at various White Lotus resort locations. "The White Lotus" season two will have a total of seven episodes, which is one more than the first season. "The White Lotus" season two was renewed a few days before the season one finale in August 2021. "The White Lotus" season two's enthusiastic critical response suggests it could follow in season one's acclaimed footsteps.

HBO Max is home to tons of horror films that are perfect for the spooky season. Some of the service's best horror flicks include classics like "The Shining" and newer hits like "The Witch." You can sign up for HBO Max for $10/month with ads or $15/month without ads. With Halloween right around the corner, it's also home to tons of excellent horror films perfect for watching this spooky season. Below, we've highlighted some of the best ones the service offers, from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" to "The Witch."

☆ Her Home Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, She Found Her ‘Zen’ 150 Miles Away
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Seth Schwartz | Photographs Jacqueline Marque For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

After a grueling two decades of personal hardships and natural disasters, Renee Brown finally found a peaceful haven for her small family. Now on a large, old estate she bought 150 miles from her native New Orleans, she is expanding her business developing natural products and reconnecting with her family’s history. Ms. Brown, 43, started by adding to the large and varied garden left by the previous owner. A portion of her 2 acres is filled with trees, including more than a dozen citrus, plus olive, peach, pear, cherry, kumquat, papaya and guava. She also planted eggplant, tomatoes, beans and herbs, and her favorite flowers—orchids.

☆ 'Black Adam' wants to be a Marvel movie, but can't leave the Snyder era behind — and it highlights the mess that DC Studios' new bosses will have to sort out
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There are a lot of Snyder-esque moments in "Black Adam," particularly when it comes to slo-mo action sequences and an overall somber tone. Johnson's Black Adam is a serious-faced anti-hero who isn't afraid to kill a lot of people. "Black Adam" is the perfect encapsulation of both the last nearly decade of DC movies and what the franchise wants to be in the future. For all of its troubles, the DC movie universe had at least seemed to be course correcting. The director, Jaume Collet-Serra, doesn't so much as put his personal touch on it as borrow familiar touches from past Snyder-directed DC movies.

The anthology show is created by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and features eight tales of horror. Along with creating and executive producing the series, del Toro co-wrote two episodes and serves as the show's on-screen presenter. How to watch 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities'You can watch "Cabinet of Curiosities" exclusively on Netflix. How many episodes are in 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities'? Is 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' worth watching?

"Don't Worry Darling" is now available to buy ($25) or rent ($20) from Amazon, Vudu, and more. Check out the trailer for 'Don't Worry Darling'Florence Pugh ("Midsommar") plays the lead role of Alice opposite Harry Styles ("Dunkirk") as Jack. As of October 25, "Don't Worry Darling" has a low "38%" score on Rotten Tomatoes. How to watch 'Don't Worry Darling'"Don't Worry Darling" is now available to watch at home through digital retailers like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and YouTube. "Don't Worry Darling" is not based on a book, but rather a spec script originally written by Shane and Carey Van Dyke.

☆ James Gunn, Peter Safran named new heads of Warner Bros.' DC studios
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

James Gunn and Peter Safran will be the next co-heads of Warner Bros. The news comes during a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Zaslav has been looking for someone to steady the ship at the DC film division, home to superheroes such as Wonder Woman and Superman, as Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Warner Bros. recently moved its "Aquaman" sequel, which was set for a March 2023 release, to December 2023.

☆ Kraft Heinz CEO: Inflation and supply shortages are here to stay for a while
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Christine Romans | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio says higher inflation and supply issues are coursing through the food industry, forcing companies to adopt new strategies for everything from production to promotion to packaging. For its second quarter ended June 25, Kraft Heinz raised its prices overall by 12.4 percentage points compared to the year-earlier period. Beyond the double-barrel challenges of shortages of raw materials and inflation, issues like the continuing pandemic, the war in Ukraine and climate change are adding to the uncertainty. Kraft Heinz has also leaned into different packaging and pricing options for consumers, including bulk value packs of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and wider variety of bottle sizes for products like Heinz ketchup for shoppers who want smaller, lower-priced choices. And this is what we’re trying to do.”Those supply issues are broader than the Covid era, however.

☆ 'Andor' is the best 'Star Wars' show since 'The Mandalorian' — but the least popular
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The three-episode premiere of "Andor" trailed other "Star Wars" shows in viewership, per Nielsen. But the show is the best-reviewed "Star Wars" series yet. Maybe it's "Star Wars" fatigue after "Boba Fett" and "Obi-Wan," which I was personally incredibly disappointed by. Other data further suggests the show isn't gaining traction with as big of an audience as the other "Star Wars" series. Parrot Analytics, which measures audience demand based on online engagement and other factors, told Insider that the show is trailing the others in demand.

"House of the Dragon" will air its season one finale on October 23 on HBO and HBO Max. The "Game of Thrones" prequel series focuses on the Targaryen civil war. The season one finale will air on HBO and HBO Max on October 23. How to watch 'House of the Dragon'You can watch "House of the Dragon" exclusively on HBO and HBO Max. That said, many of the characters in "House of the Dragon" are ancestors of the characters we meet in "Game of Thrones."

Found footage horror films can place viewers directly in the shoes of the characters on screen. Some of the best found footage horror films you can stream right now include "Cloverfield," "Creep," and more. If you're a horror buff, you've probably seen a few titles that fall into this category, like "The Blair Witch Project" or "Cloverfield." Since Halloween is just around the corner, we've gathered a handful of the very best found footage horror movies that you can watch online during the spooky season. We've limited our selection to films that are rated "Fresh" on the review-aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.

☆ Netflix's 14 biggest TV shows of all time, including 'Wednesday' and 'Stranger Things'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"13 Reasons Why" season two — 496.12 million hoursNetflixDescription: "High school student Clay Jensen lands in the center of a series of heartbreaking mysteries set in motion by a friend's tragic suicide." Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 28%What critics said: "'13 Reasons Why' is not fundamentally interested in starting a conversation. It's interested in shocking, and it does not care how cheaply it might go about creating that shock."

☆ DC wants to better compete with Marvel movies, but its plan is already facing severe roadblocks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Warner Bros. Discovery wants to rebuild the DC universe in the mold of Marvel movies. Warner Bros. confirmed a sequel to "Joker," which exists outside the universes of any of those other projects. The search for such an executive put DC movies president Walter Hamada on the outskirts, and Deadline reported on Wednesday that he had exited. Warner Bros.

☆ The Rock's 'Black Adam' is a bland, 'color-by-numbers' DC Comics superhero movie, critics say
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTDwayne Johnson stars in Warner Bros.' "Black Adam." "Black Adam," which premieres Friday, did not impress critics, generating a meager 53% on Rotten Tomatoes from 102 reviews as of Thursday afternoon. Puchko noted that "Black Adam" rushes through the introductions of Cyclone, Atom Smasher, Hawkman and Doctor Fate "so quickly that it's actually comical." Pierce Brosnan and Dwayne Johnson star in Warner Bros.' "Black Adam." Dwayne Johnson is Black Adam in Warner Bros.' newest DC film "Black Adam."

Amazon Prime Video has a spooky selection of horror movies perfect for the Halloween season. Some of the service's best horror flicks include classics like "The Silence of the Lambs" and new hits like "Candyman." Prime Video costs $9/month on its own, or $15/month as part of a full Amazon Prime membership. To help you find a scary flick worth streaming, we highlighted some of the best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video. Here are the best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video

☆ Who's watching 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Rings of Power'? New numbers shed light on the audience for both shows
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A third of the audiences for both "Rings of Power" and "House of the Dragon" is watching the other show. Notably, large swaths are watching both shows: 34% of "The Rings of Power" audience also watches "House of the Dragon," and 34% of "House of the Dragon" viewers also watch "Rings of Power." "Rings of Power" was watched for 988 million minutes the week of September 12 through September 18. But the streaming chart only includes "House of the Dragon" viewing on HBO Max. Nielsen's data this week didn't break down how much the new episodes of each series accounted for its viewing minutes.

☆ 'The Rings of Power' creators promise that if you were disappointed with season 1, you'll like the second season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The first season of "The Rings of Power" concluded on Friday with a reveal about who Sauron was. The creators are confident fans who wanted more of the villain in season one will dig the second season. Payne and Patrick McKay promise that if viewers were disappointed with season one's story because they expected more Sauron, then they'll dig the second season, which started filming earlier this month. "There may well be viewers who are like, 'This is the story we were hoping to get in season one!,'" McKay told The Hollywood Reporter. "I hope after the last episode airs, viewers watch the whole season again, which is now a different experience," McKay told THR.

☆ 'Food at home' prices are up 13% from last year: Here are 4 ways to save on groceries
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Still, there are a number of strategies you can use to reduce your food costs, experts say. Prices of "food at home," aka groceries, soared 13% from the same time in 2021. Meanwhile, shopping with a grocery list probably won't prevent all your impulse buys, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use one. Take a look at your grocery list before you decide where to do your buying, said Erin Clarke, author of The Well Plated Cookbook. Then, try to find the store that offers the best value on the particular items you're looking for.

The season one finale of "The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered October 14 on Prime Video. How to watch 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'You can watch "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" exclusively on Prime Video. You can stream "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for free with an Amazon Prime trial. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" season one has a total of eight episodes. Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" is based on the appendices from "The Lord of the Rings" book series.

☆ I was 'Euphoria' star Colman Domingo's assistant for a year. Here's why he was the best boss I've ever had.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Eboni Boykin-Patterson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Higgins was the executive assistant for "Euphoria" actor Colman Domingo for a year. I would love to work with another Black and queer individual and see what I could learn. He's an influential Black queer man who uses his influence to help other people like him break into the industry. Now, years later, I've started to notice that when I'm working on documents, I'm slowing down to really read them. He was the best boss I've ever hadWhen I was hired in the role, I knew it would only be for a year.

☆ Upgrade Pizza Night With This Clever Twist on the Classic Margherita Pie
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Kitty Greenwald | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

“YOU KNOW THE STORY of margherita pizza,” said Javier Ramirez, chef and co-owner of La Natural in Miami. “It was invented for Margherita of Savoy, the Queen of Italy, and the toppings—basil, mozzarella and tomatoes—are the colors of the Italian flag.” Mr. Ramirez’s rendition of that classic serves as his first Slow Food Fast contribution—and also speaks to his personality as a chef: minimalist, fanatic about ingredients and obsessed with pizza perfection. At his restaurant, Mr. Ramirez builds his pies with a naturally risen sourdough that he’s spent three years perfecting. But if you don’t have the time or inclination to make your own, a good store-bought ball will suffice. Let it rise in a covered bowl at room temperature for a few hours: This makes for a delicate crust and easier shaping.

☆ Tom Cruise's 'Mummy' movie flopped because it wasn't fun, says Brendan Fraser: It 'should be a thrill ride'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Brendan Fraser, star of the 1999 "Mummy" movie, said that Tom Cruise's 2017 reboot wasn't "fun." 2017's "Mummy" flopped so badly Universal scrapped plans for a monster-focused shared universe. Brendan Fraser, who starred in the original "Mummy" trilogy that kicked off with the 1999 film, says Cruise's reboot flopped because it wasn't "fun." Cruise's movie earned $409 million worldwide, including just $80 million in the US. 2020's "The Invisible Man" grossed $144 million worldwide, nearly half of which came from the US.

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