From its world-building to its characters, Tower of God is par excellence. The manhwa is a refreshing take on shonen especially with its compelling storyline. What makes it better is the use of a leveling trope. Most manhwas like Solo Leveling and The God of High School reflect this device. The series, however, tweaks it […]
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Bethesda’s gigantic space RPG, Starfield, was the company’s first new intellectual property in 25 years, meaning it had a lot riding on it to be something special. However, the game’s release was met with a wave of disappointment, as it failed to live up to the high standards set by the studio’s previous works. Even […]
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As Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl nears its release, the game’s development has been under intense scrutiny due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. GSC Game World, the Ukrainian studio behind the title, has faced numerous challenges, from evacuating staff to battling cyberattacks. Now given this situation, you’d wonder whether the game contains any political […]
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In the last four decades, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has amassed a huge fan following that has evolved to the status of a timeless classic, where our beloved protagonist, Son-Goku, and his friends would save the day from threats surrounding the Earth. Over the years, the title has featured many series, but the most popular […]
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All the Jackie Chan fans are cheering high for Karate Kid: Legends. The sixth installment in the Karate Kid universe would be directed by Jonathan Entwistle. And will feature Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their iconic roles as well as Ben Wang as Li Fong. Notably, this would also be the first movie in the […]
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As the godfather of modern Westerns, Taylor Sheridan is very astute about the corporate world’s needs and the commercial fanfare’s demands. Balancing the two gives the studios and the viewers a perfect amalgamation of sustainable, profitable, and binge-worthy dramas like Yellowstone and Hell or High Water. But it is not always the world of mainstream […]
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MONIQUE Hoyt was one of the few people who survived an encounter with serial killer Rodney Alcala, during his crime spree which ran from 1968 until 1979.
The murderer’s crimes were dramatized in Netflix’s Woman of the Hour, which is set a year before Rodney murdered Monique.
Monique was fifteen years old when she crossed paths with Rodney Alcala on Valentines Day in February 1979.
She was hitchhiking home when Rodney offered to drive her home, before actually taking her back to his apartment and raping her.
He then took her to a mountainous area in California, where he took pictures of her as taking pictures of his victims was one of Rodney’s modus operandi.
Rodney hit Monique in the head with a rock, but she managed to slip away when he drove to a gas station to use a bathroom.
She filed a police report about her terrifying experience, but Rodney’s mother posted his bail.
Rodney’s crime spree began in 1968, when he attacked 16-year-old Morgan Rowan and 8-year-old Tali Shapiro.
Both of his victims survived their traumatic encounters, but Rodney then murdered Trans World Airlines hostess Cornelia Crilley.
After being charged with child molestation for his attack on Tali in 1971, Rodney stayed in prison until 1977.
However, he then murdered a 27-year-old nurse named Georgia Wixted and an 18-year-old girl named Jill Barcombe after his release.
Rodney later appeared on The Dating Game in 1978, where he tried to charm a bachelorette named Cheryl Bradshaw into choosing him as a date.
Cheryl did eventually pick Rodney, but chose not to go on the date after he made several sinister jokes.
Eventually, Rodney was brought to justice after murdering a 12-year-old girl named Robin Samsoe.
The police circulated a sketch of the suspect which was recognised as Rodney by his old parole officer.
He was arrested in 1979 and sentenced to death in 1980.
However, the sentence was overturned in 1984 and he spent the rest of his life in prison, before dying in 2021.
Rodney’s crimes are dramatized in Netflix’s Woman of the Hour, which is set a year before he attacked Monique.
The film’s ending focuses on his encounter with Monique, though, and stays close to the real-life events that inspired the movie.
However, the film does not reveal that Rodney’s mother was the one to post bail which allowed him to escape the law once again.
The film was directed by Anna Kendrick, who also stars in the movie as Cheryl Bradshaw.
Woman of the Hour made its Netflix debut on October 16, 2024, and is available for streaming.
SCOTT Pioli has urged the New England Patriots not to panic and judge their season by more than just wins and losses.
The Patriots flew to London this weekend to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars with just one win from six games.
Pioli, 59, was director of player personnel on Bill Belichick’s Patriots dynasty for eight years.
He helped turn the franchise around in the year 2000 before overseeing three Super Bowl wins.
And, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, Pioli drew on his own experience to send a message of advice to new head coach Jerod Mayo.
“Our first year in New England we were 5-11 – people forget that,” Pioli said.
“We were internally making significant strides so people could see we were getting better with our strength and conditioning, our preparation and our understanding of our system.
“I think Jerod Mayo has to establish his system and process.
“You have your plan, you go to work and you execute your plan.
“Not to say you don’t tweak things, but in order for you to maintain credibility with the people you’re leading, everyone in the organization has to understand what’s expected.”
Pioli added, “Progress in year one and two isn’t necessarily based on wins and losses.
“It’s a new team, it’s a new direction and it’s a new era and things don’t happen overnight.
“Whether players are doing things well fundamentally – I think that’s how you measure success.
“That’s how we won a lot of championships, because the team was prepared for situational football.
“We had success and won the Super Bowl in our second season.
“But we also married into a lot of very good talent.”
Pioli was also wary of making a “blanket statement” on the development of rookie quarterbacks.
Drake Maye, 22, made his first start last weekend since he was drafted No. 3 overall this summer.
“Every single player has a different developmental cycle and a way to develop,” Pioli said.
“Guys like Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes didn’t play at all in their first year.
“Some players go right to it – that ruins some careers but it helps some careers for players.
“You can’t make blanket statements, but you don’t want to put him in harm’s way.”
THIS mind-boggling optical illusion has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer – but do you have what it takes?
If you can spot the sneaky snapper hiding in this funky brainteaser in under five seconds, you may have 20/20 vision and a high IQ.
Everyone can see the trees perched on the cliff edge – but only those with a high IQ can solve the taxing illusion and find the cameraman.
It may look like a simple nature scene – cliffs surrounded by deep blue mountains, green fir trees and large clouds.
But the busy scene makes it near impossible to distinguish where the photographer is lurking inside the image.
Are you able to work out where the snapper lies in the image?
It might seem a bit daunting at first, but the key is to carefully examine each section of the scene.
Be quick, the clock is ticking! Scroll down to reveal the answer if you’re still stumped.
Meanwhile, why not try some other optical illusions while you scroll?
Test your brain power and solve the questions in this test to reveal if you have a high IQ.
This picture will surely leave you baffled – and you might scratch your head trying to find the correct solution.
Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat, and the average person gives up after a minute.
ENGAGING in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
If you look thoroughly, you’ll spot a photographer hiding behind the vibrant green leaves at the centre-left of the picture.
But don’t panic if you didn’t spot it – scroll down below to find the solution.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”
And according to ZenBusiness: “These visual puzzles can give you a good mental workout that can, in turn, help you think more efficiently and solve problems more easily.”
LAST week, Mike De Decker was the toast of Leicester.
This week, the Belgian darts star, 28, is continuing his rapid rise with another astounding win.
On Saturday, De Decker faced off against the much-fancied Danny Noppert.
And he absolutely destroyed the Dutchman 6-0 in a one-sided contest.
Amazingly, De Decker averaged 102 in the whitewash.
It followed his impressive performance on Friday, when he disposed of Brett Claydon 6-1 and averaged 104.
Noppert only managed one dart at a double, in the second leg on double tops.
When it was missed, De Decker punished him – checking out 150.
De Decker then followed that with two 15-darters, a 12-darter and 14-darter in the thrashing.
The impressive win comes after De Decker stunned Luke Humphries at the World Grand Prix.
Coming into the tournament, he was a 100-1 shot for victory.
However, he looked anything but the novice – winning 6-4 against the world champion and scooping a £120,000 jackpot.
He admitted: “It feels amazing. Oh my goodness I’m over the moon.
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“I’ve been happy with my performances this week but this tops it off.
“The way Luke has been playing since last year. Being the person who beats him in a final, picking up this trophy, I have no words. I’m so happy.
“I was cool in patches. I was really nervous and then calmed down. But I did it. He’s such a nice person.”
