MoviesReviewJeffrey Walker’s adaptation of the young-adult fantasy novel retains its edge thanks to its performances, but gets stuck on the whole door thing
Adapted from Tom Holt’s 2003 young-adult fantasy novel, this is a passable attempt at kickstarting a new Harry Potter-style franchise set in a fusty-quirky institution, dosed up with extra Gilliamesque grotesquery. Co-produced by the Jim Henson Company, the production design is poky and intense, and the cast – with Christoph Waltz and Sam Neill larking it up – give it their all. Read More...
Since retiring from boxing, Laila Ali has focused on health and wellness, while also appearing on television series. Before transitioning, Ali took after her boxing legend father, Muhammad Ali, inheriting his skills and fierce competitive nature. She became one of the greatest female boxers and paved the way for those who came after her – including current champion titleholder Claressa Shields.
With both Sheilds and Ali being undefeated within their weight classes, many would assume that they’d be friends but it appears to be the complete opposite. Read More...
Neena Pacholke/Facebook A popular Wisconsin news anchor took her own life ... after sending texts to a friend and her ex-fiancé, revealing the pain she was going through right before she shot herself.
27-year-old Neena Pacholke killed herself in Wausau, WI last month ... in the home she and her ex, Kyle Haase, purchased together back in July.
Facebook/Brendan Mackey WAOW According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, cops were dispatched to their residence after getting a call from a friend to do a welfare check -- claiming Neena was " Read More...