Three Trailers For Your Friday Perusal

Shall we take a break from war? Our customary Friday trailer perusal is here to offer some respite as we lean into the weekend.
It’s Fine, Because Sean Penn Is In Ukraine, Attending Presidential Press Conferences Etc

The actor and filmmaker is in the country because he’s working on a documentary.
‘Fake’ SA Polo Clothing Brand Allowed To Keep Selling ‘Fake’ Polo Clothing

South Africans who aren’t too clued up will continue to buy from Polo South Africa, thinking they’re actually buying from Ralph Lauren fashion house.
Putin Threatens Nuclear War Against The Planet, As Experts Question His Sanity

In a speech yesterday, Putin threatened “consequences you have never faced in your history” for “anyone who tries to interfere with us”.
Charlize Theron And Tom Hardy Hated Each Other’s Guts

2015’s ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ is an action movie classic. Perhaps that has something to do with the fact that two of its biggest stars were at war.
The Rent Or Buy Tech Question Facing South African Businesses

What you get up to on your personal laptop or computer is your business. For work purposes, it’s always a good sign when the business is able to provide you with the tools needed to crush it.
They Sold London’s Smallest Microflat For A Staggering Sum

The microflat in Lower Clapton, London, had a starting price of £50 000 on auction.
Live Reporting From Ukraine Shows Explosions And Fighter Jets [Videos]

Earlier this morning, the first attacks started as multiple news outlets reported live on the scene.
How Much More You’ll Pay For Booze And Cigarettes This Year

Yesterday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled his 2022/2023 budget in parliament. Let’s take a closer look at the various ‘sin tax’ numbers.
All Of A Sudden That Wild Coast Seismic Survey Makes A Lot More Sense

Despite huge public pushback, the seismic survey off the Wild Coast maintained government support. It’s easy enough to see why now.
You’ll Enjoy The Latest ‘Bad Lip Reading’ From The NFL [Video]

I’m sure there are countless season reviews out there detailing how the Rams claimed the title. There can only be one ‘Bad Lip Reading’, however, and this year it’s a doozy.
From Bad To Worse In Brazil’s Drug Wars [Video]

Brazil’s deadly drug wars have actually been made worse by President Jair Bolsonaro and his attempts to curb the violence by throwing more guns into the mix.
Study Shows Your Life Might Actually Flash Before Your Eyes When You Die

One of life’s great questions has, perhaps ironically, been what happens in the moments before we die.
Looks Like Elon Musk Has A New Girlfriend

Having split from Grimes in September last year, it’s being reported that Musk is now dating a 27-year-old actress.
SA Tech Company Just Scored Massive US Funding

The cash injection was announced yesterday, with the company saying the funding will be used to expand its footprint in the US.
Let’s Check The Market In Stilbaai, Where Semigrants Are “Flocking”

With the rise of remote working, sped up by that pesky pandemic, South African coastal towns are proving very popular.
Why LUNA Beat Bitcoin And Could Be The Next Big Thing

When trying to understand the nuances of a specific cryptocurrency, it can be helpful to think of a crypto project as something similar to a high-growth start-up.
Mexican High-Speed Boat Chase Leads To Massive Cocaine Bust [Video]

Footage shared by the Mexican Army shows the high-speed pursuit, which ended with three arrests and three tonnes of cocaine seized.
One Of Bob Saget’s Final Roles Was Frying Bacon In This Rap Video

In the video, the former ‘Full House’ star plays a chef cooking up strips of sizzling bacon alongside an adult film star.
Shame, Prince Andrew Is Really Lonely

Those who have interacted with Prince Andrew over the past while paint “a pathetic image of him as friendless, spending his days watching TV and potentially even facing eviction”.
‘Tinder Swindler’ Comes Out Swinging In New Interview [Videos]

Leviev has issued various statements about telling his side of the story. He’s finally done his first interview and it’s deny, deny, and deny.
Importing An Electric Bakkie Won’t Come Cheap

Can you put a price on the smugness that comes with driving an eclectic vehicle (EV)? Yes, but it’s not cheap.
Why Family And Friends Believe SA ‘Drug Mule’ In Thai Jail Is Innocent

South African Ashley Oosthuizen is currently looking at life behind bars in Thailand, after her death sentence was commuted in August last year.
Double-Plot Beauty In Scarborough For R12,8m

We’re taking a closer look at a four-bedroom villa set across two plots on the ocean side of Hilltop Street.
“Jaw-Droppingly Terrible Performances” – Brutal Reviews For ‘Death On The Nile’

Initially slated to hit theatres way back in 2019, clearly, some things are not worth waiting for.
Dashcam Footage Shows Embarrassing SANDF Tanker Crash [Video]

Dashcam footage from a vehicle trailing a Rooikat tanker on the N1 near Bloemfontein captured the moment the vehicle overtakes and then loses control, smashing into a roadside barrier.
Behold: Trump’s First Post On His New Social Media Platform, ‘Truth’

Because if you call it Truth, then you’re establishing trust early on and anything you say must be factually correct, right?
Tidy Little Payout For Christo Wiese From Steinhoff

News broke this week that Steinhoff’s former chairperson received his payout as part of the Steinhoff settlement.
Why Diversified Bundles Are The Smart Way To Invest In Crypto

Given what we know now, we would have jumped at the chance to invest in internet companies like Amazon and Google back in the 90s. But, back then, picking the winning investment of the internet age wasn’t as easy as you think.
What Does ‘Freedom Of The City’ Actually Mean?

The term is in the news because the city of York has said it plans to revoke Prince Andrew’s honorary Freedom of the City.