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CNET
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
My Favorite Film Is a Historical Drama Packed With Modern Themes. It's Now Free to Stream
I can count on one hand the number of times I've finished watching a film for the first time and immediately turned around to rewatch it. And there's only one film that I wish I could erase from my memory simply to watch it again for the first time. That film is Céline Sciamma's 2019 film Portrait of a Lady on Fire. A visually stunning film that reimagines a timeless love story, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is brimming with slow-burn passion, classical references, relevant and modern themes with breathtaking cinematography to boot. I first saw the movie as an undergraduate film student at UNC Chapel Hill and have since watched the film at least a dozen times, each resonating as strongly as the first watch. So I can't help but evangelize the film -- especially when it's free to watch on Kanopy. The movie is also available on Max -- one of CNET's picks for best streaming service -- with a paid subscription or available to rent on Prime Video, but the easiest option is to watch free right now on Kanopy with your public library login or university ID credentials. Almost every scene in Portrait of a Lady on Fire looks like a masterpiece painting. Lilies Films/Hold-Up Films/Arte France Cinéma Set in 1770 Brittany, in northern France, Portrait of a Lady on Fire tells the story of Marianne, a middle-class painter commissioned by a countess to paint the wedding portrait of her daughter, Héloïse, a young woman forced to leave the convent to enter an arranged marriage with a Milanese nobleman. Opposing the marriage, Héloïse refuses to sit for any portrait, which would guarantee her marriage, so Marianne must produce the portrait in secret. Having already exhausted other painters, the Countess instructs Marianne to act as Héloïse's companion, accompanying her day to day while silently memorizing her features to paint in secret. Through these meetings, the two women form a friendship and eventually a romance that transcends boundaries of class and sexuality. Tragically, Marianne is forced to create the one object that will ensure the end of her blossoming relationship with Héloïse. Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel deliver engrossing and elegant performances. Lilies Films/Hold-Up Films/Arte France Cinéma Starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, accompanied by an almost entirely female cast, the film is a powerfully acted LGBTQ+ romance that studies power, memory, passion and desire through the eyes of women. Despite its 18th century setting, the film unflinchingly examines modern themes of gender, class, sexuality and reproductive rights -- all of which suffocate under a repressive patriarchal society, yet flourish when those strict confines are removed. Noted as a feminist film that banishes the male gaze, reinterprets the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, and subverts expectations of the master/muse relationship, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a rare feminist triumph. With its nuanced themes, exquisite cinematography and emotionally resonant performances, it's a beautifully moving film and you're sure to have a profound and unforgettable cinematic experience. Or, if you're like me, you'll just sob in front of a theater full of strangers and not even care. Either way, you're in for a treat. (And while you're at it, I will probably be watching it for the umpteenth time.) Portrait of a Lady on Fire won the Queer Palm at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Lilies Films/Hold-Up Films/Arte France Cinéma Portrait of a Lady on Fire was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The film lost that top honor to Bong Joon-ho's Parasite, but won the Queer Palm, becoming the first film directed by a woman to win the award. Sciamma also won the award for Best Screenplay at Cannes in 2019. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is just one of our CNET experts' favorite movies that's available to stream now. You should also explore our full rundown of the best movies on Max, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Plus, stream our favorite horror double feature on Netflix. More movie recommendations:
CNET
03-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Free Movies You Can Stream This June on Tubi, Pluto TV and More
If you've grown tired of relentless price hikes from your favorite streaming platforms, it's nice to know that free TV services like Tubi, Kanopy and Roku Channel can be counted on for all kinds of great shows and movies. Every month, these platforms drop new movies and classic films (and many of them carry great TV shows, too), and June is no different. This month marks the arrival of some major titles; you can catch 2025 Oscar-winner Anora on Kanopy, watch Jaws on Tubi (that film celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer) or tune in to the 1988 family sci-fi adventure Mac and Me on Roku Channel. Okay, Mac and Me might not be the cultural touchstone that Jaws is, but for fans of Conan O'Brien, you'll recall it's the subject of his decades-long running gag with Paul Rudd, so it's a big deal for a very niche fan base. Pluto TV is also dropping Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later, so catch the original zombie thriller before the latest film in the franchise, 28 Years Later, arrives in theaters this month. Tubi also has a couple of new original films, including the Western thriller Day of Reckoning, starring Billy Zane, Scott Adkins and Josh Roerig, and the boxing drama TKO, out on June 20. Here's a look at some of the biggest and most interesting titles arriving on streaming -- for free -- this June. Tubi Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Day of Reckoning (June 13) Day of Reckoning is a Western action thriller starring Billy Zane as a US Marshal who teams up with a sheriff (played by Vampire Diaries actor Zach Roerig) to capture a female outlaw, Emily Rusk (Cara Jade Myers), and hold her hostage. They underestimate Emily, who turns the men's posse against one another, causing tension and chaos when her volatile husband shows up to rescue her. Country star Trace Adkins also appears in the film, which hits Tubi on June 13. Other titles arriving in June: Jaws Get Out Kong: Skull Island Taken TKO (Tubi Original, 6/20) Moonlight Swiss Army Man Love & Basketball The Worst Person in the World (6/13) Set It Off Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy The Thin Blue Line House On Haunted Hill Hereditary The Purge Fawesome The Untouchables Days of Thunder Fruitvale Station Vice If Beale Street Could Talk The Great Debaters Lorelei Bobby Waiting... Kanopy Bottle Rocket (6/6) Beverly Hills Cop (6/6) This Is Spinal Tap (6/13) Requiem for a Dream (6/13) Anora (6/20) Braveheart (6/20) The Wolf of Wall Street (6/27) Trading Places 6/27) Roku Channel Larry Crowne Bee Movie The Fighter Bruce Almighty The 40-Year-Old Virgin This is 40 Beethoven Mac and Me Pluto TV
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
People Are Revealing The Things Others Consider "Overpriced" But That They Will Happily Pay For Every Time
Lately, it feels like everyone's on a mission to cut back on spending and to save more money. Doing everything from no longer eating out at restaurants to cutting back on streaming services. But there are things — no matter how "overpriced" they seem — that are worth every single penny to some people, and they refuse to cut them out. Whether it's about comfort, convenience, or just pure joy, these splurges prove that value isn't always about the cost. Recently, redditor Fyre-Bringer wanted to know what are some of the ~pricey~ things that people don't mind shelling out for when they asked: "What's something people consider overpriced that you will pay for every time?" Showtime / Via The thread got hundreds of responses. Below are the top and most often repeated things people say they are willing to pay for: 1."Decent hotel rooms" —Carpediem0131 "For real. I always feel very disappointed when friends are looking for a cheap shortcut instead of a comfy hotel room. There's no price on sleeping without any worries." —obvioustwattery 2."Ad-free streaming (or, occasionally, paying to rent a movie even when it's available for 'free' on an ad-supported service like Tubi). Early Netflix taught me how much better it was to watch everything uninterrupted, and I'm not going back. Frankly, your time is worth more than the extra cost. IMO, rotating services is a better way to go to save — I haven't found I ever need more than one at a time, if that. There's a good chance that your local public library offers at least one free, ad-free service like Kanopy or Hoopla, too." —dzcon 3."Garage airport parking. Nothing beats exiting the airport and getting straight into my car without dealing with a shuttle." —Hng50 "Literally waiting for a flight now and thinking about this. I always cringe at the price tag, but god, not having to fuck around with the shuttle, cram in with other people, wait, fumble with cash to tip the five minutes after stepping out of the airport doors and I'm on the highway. So good." —Pipes32 4."Quality mattress!" —Freddie_Magecury 5."A moving company." —m4jor_cr4b "I did my last self-move at 30 and told myself I would get a mover next time. We moved again a few months ago, now at age 35, and, as a pretty frugal person, I almost did a self-move again, but remembered my promise to myself and hired movers. So. Fucking. Worth it. It was even a bit cheaper than I had expected, too. Definitely the right call." —T_Money 6."House cleaning. I don't give a damn what else has to be cut from the budget to keep her coming either. A deep clean every other week and I'm not doing it is mental/emotional relief, lol." —Big-Intention8500 7."Clothes I actually like and aren't fast-fashion." —Direct-Chef-9428 "I'm 6'F and got used to the high cost of clothes years ago. All my clothing is deliberately chosen, fits well, and lasts a long time. Well worth it for stuff that lasts, even if I only have a few outfits per season." —abqkat 8."Air conditioning. If I get hot at night, I stagger straight to the thermostat and crank that thing down. I cannot sleep hot." —HazelsMoon 9."Costco membership" —Apod1991 "This 10000000%. The money I save by getting Costco-branded milk and seltzers alone pays for the membership 100 times over." —throwthenachos 10."Checked baggage. I am not a pack mule. I check my bag every time. I carry my purse, and that's it. It's not a huge deal to wait a few minutes to retrieve it. Gives me time to go to the ladies' room and freshen up." —kjv311 11."Your typical 'REI' brands of clothing and gear (like, Patagonia/Kuhl/YETI/Osprey/Cotopaxi/etc). Yeah, this stuff is pricy, but it works well, lasts forever, and the companies are usually happy to repair or replace things for you if they're damaged." —MAGAsareperverts 12."A really high-quality electric toothbrush with replaceable heads. I think mine (which my parents bought for me, fortunately) was on sale for like $50–60, not including the pack of replacement heads. Best toothbrush I've ever owned, by miles. Teeth aren't something you can afford to skimp on. Don't want to pay for a nice toothbrush that actually cleans? Enjoy your root canal 10 years from now." —ImKidA 13."Business class flights always felt like such a rip off, but now that my parents are older I suck it up and pay for the business class seats because I would like them to arrive at their destination able to walk." —lucyfell 14."Flying Direct. Full stop. Flying is exhausting on its own. Especially with kids. Throw in layovers, terminal transfers, getting and rechecking bags, and going back through security? Nope. I'm frugal everywhere else, but if I can't fly direct, the destination doesn't exist to me." —afakhori 15."Iced coffee" —Lexii546 "Same!!! It's my one splurge." —tinyfox28 16."Liquor. I'll happily pay the extra $10 a bottle for stuff that doesn't taste like hand sanitizer. Cheap whiskey isn't so bad but cheap vodka is fucking awful." —Brucenotsomighty 17."Infant car seat with the rental car. It's $25–60 to not haul a heavy ass car seat with all your luggage and wait for oversized bag unloading and a 50% chance that they tear your $25 car seat carrier bag anyways." —BossNW 18."Good tires. They feel great, transform the handling of your car, and will save your ass in situations where ditchfinders will have you headed for an incident." —BeansMachine01 19."Paying for coat check at concerts." —No-Drive-8922 20."OLED TVs. Most people are happy with a shitty budget models with LCD screens, but I care about picture quality." —Johnny_Menace 21."High-quality undergarments. Every day is your worst with the wrong bra/undies." —licorice_whip- 22."Manicures" —MijiTheAxoltl "IDK why, but having my nails done makes me feel like I have my life together, lol." —Altruistic-Note4577 23."Food delivery when I REALLY just don't want to go out." —Allison_Littell_ 24."Line skipping passes at amusement parks. It can be major $$$ but it takes so much stress out of the day, and you can truly just focus on having fun." —Earth_2_Me 25."Noise-canceling headphones. Peace of mind in a chaotic world is always worth the price." —WarmClassroom4997 26."Shoes. Basically, my entire family thinks that shoes are overpriced and that they're going to save money by buying shoes at Walmart that end up barely lasting 6 months to a year." —AxelsOG "Good quality shoes. The boot theory is real, people. It costs 5 times as much, but it lasts 10 times as long." —FallenSegull lastly, "Better toilet paper 😂" —MusicoCapitalino "Agreed. I'm not buying cheap, 1-ply home brand toilet paper when I could pay more and not feel like I'm wiping with 600-grit sandpaper, thanks. If only I could convince my landlord to install a bidet, that'd be the dream." —TheSaltyBrushtail You can read the original thread on Reddit. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Buzz Feed
02-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
Premium Products People Never Regret Buying
Lately, it feels like everyone's on a mission to cut back on spending and to save more money. Doing everything from no longer eating out at restaurants to cutting back on streaming services. But there are things — no matter how "overpriced" they seem — that are worth every single penny to some people, and they refuse to cut them out. Whether it's about comfort, convenience, or just pure joy, these splurges prove that value isn't always about the cost. Recently, redditor Fyre-Bringer wanted to know what are some of the ~pricey~ things that people don't mind shelling out for when they asked: "What's something people consider overpriced that you will pay for every time?" The thread got hundreds of responses. Below are the top and most often repeated things people say they are willing to pay for: "Decent hotel rooms" —Carpediem0131"For real. I always feel very disappointed when friends are looking for a cheap shortcut instead of a comfy hotel room. There's no price on sleeping without any worries."—obvioustwattery "Ad-free streaming (or, occasionally, paying to rent a movie even when it's available for 'free' on an ad-supported service like Tubi). Early Netflix taught me how much better it was to watch everything uninterrupted, and I'm not going back. Frankly, your time is worth more than the extra cost. IMO, rotating services is a better way to go to save — I haven't found I ever need more than one at a time, if that. There's a good chance that your local public library offers at least one free, ad-free service like Kanopy or Hoopla, too." —dzcon "Garage airport parking. Nothing beats exiting the airport and getting straight into my car without dealing with a shuttle." —Hng50"Literally waiting for a flight now and thinking about this. I always cringe at the price tag, but god, not having to fuck around with the shuttle, cram in with other people, wait, fumble with cash to tip the five minutes after stepping out of the airport doors and I'm on the highway. So good."—Pipes32 "Quality mattress!" —Freddie_Magecury "A moving company." —m4jor_cr4b"I did my last self-move at 30 and told myself I would get a mover next moved again a few months ago, now at age 35, and, as a pretty frugal person, I almost did a self-move again, but remembered my promise to myself and hired Fucking. Worth it. It was even a bit cheaper than I had expected, too. Definitely the right call."—T_Money "House cleaning. I don't give a damn what else has to be cut from the budget to keep her coming either. A deep clean every other week and I'm not doing it is mental/emotional relief, lol." —Big-Intention8500 "Clothes I actually like and aren't fast-fashion." —Direct-Chef-9428"I'm 6'F and got used to the high cost of clothes years ago. All my clothing is deliberately chosen, fits well, and lasts a long time. Well worth it for stuff that lasts, even if I only have a few outfits per season."—abqkat "Air conditioning. If I get hot at night, I stagger straight to the thermostat and crank that thing down. I cannot sleep hot." —HazelsMoon "Costco membership" —Apod1991"This 10000000%. The money I save by getting Costco-branded milk and seltzers alone pays for the membership 100 times over."—throwthenachos "Checked baggage. I am not a pack mule. I check my bag every time. I carry my purse, and that's it. It's not a huge deal to wait a few minutes to retrieve it. Gives me time to go to the ladies' room and freshen up." —kjv311 "Your typical 'REI' brands of clothing and gear (like, Patagonia/Kuhl/YETI/Osprey/Cotopaxi/etc). Yeah, this stuff is pricy, but it works well, lasts forever, and the companies are usually happy to repair or replace things for you if they're damaged." —MAGAsareperverts "A really high-quality electric toothbrush with replaceable heads. I think mine (which my parents bought for me, fortunately) was on sale for like $50–60, not including the pack of replacement heads. Best toothbrush I've ever owned, by miles. Teeth aren't something you can afford to skimp on. Don't want to pay for a nice toothbrush that actually cleans? Enjoy your root canal 10 years from now." —ImKidA "Business class flights always felt like such a rip off, but now that my parents are older I suck it up and pay for the business class seats because I would like them to arrive at their destination able to walk." —lucyfell "Flying Direct. Full stop. Flying is exhausting on its own. Especially with kids. Throw in layovers, terminal transfers, getting and rechecking bags, and going back through security? Nope. I'm frugal everywhere else, but if I can't fly direct, the destination doesn't exist to me." —afakhori "Iced coffee" —Lexii546"Same!!! It's my one splurge."—tinyfox28 "Liquor. I'll happily pay the extra $10 a bottle for stuff that doesn't taste like hand sanitizer. Cheap whiskey isn't so bad but cheap vodka is fucking awful." —Brucenotsomighty "Infant car seat with the rental car. It's $25–60 to not haul a heavy ass car seat with all your luggage and wait for oversized bag unloading and a 50% chance that they tear your $25 car seat carrier bag anyways." —BossNW "Good tires. They feel great, transform the handling of your car, and will save your ass in situations where ditchfinders will have you headed for an incident." —BeansMachine01 "Paying for coat check at concerts." —No-Drive-8922 "OLED TVs. Most people are happy with a shitty budget models with LCD screens, but I care about picture quality." —Johnny_Menace "High-quality undergarments. Every day is your worst with the wrong bra/undies." —licorice_whip- "Manicures" —MijiTheAxoltl"IDK why, but having my nails done makes me feel like I have my life together, lol."—Altruistic-Note4577 "Food delivery when I REALLY just don't want to go out." —Allison_Littell_ "Line skipping passes at amusement parks. It can be major $$$ but it takes so much stress out of the day, and you can truly just focus on having fun." —Earth_2_Me "Noise-canceling headphones. Peace of mind in a chaotic world is always worth the price." —WarmClassroom4997 "Shoes. Basically, my entire family thinks that shoes are overpriced and that they're going to save money by buying shoes at Walmart that end up barely lasting 6 months to a year." —AxelsOG"Good quality shoes. The boot theory is real, people. It costs 5 times as much, but it lasts 10 times as long."—FallenSegull And lastly, "Better toilet paper 😂" —MusicoCapitalino"Agreed. I'm not buying cheap, 1-ply home brand toilet paper when I could pay more and not feel like I'm wiping with 600-grit sandpaper, only I could convince my landlord to install a bidet, that'd be the dream."—TheSaltyBrushtail You can read the original thread on Reddit.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What to Stream This Week: Here's new movies and shows to watch from May 26 to June 1
A variety of new movies and series are set to stream between May 26 and June 1. Viewers can expect drama, true crime, satire and personal stories. Watch these titles on platforms like HBO Max, Prime Video, Kanopy, Netflix, ID and PBS. Mountainhead Mountainhead will stream on HBO Max from Saturday, May 31. Jesse Armstrong, known for creating Succession, makes his feature film debut with this release. The film stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef and Cory Michael Smith. The plot follows tech moguls on a retreat disrupted by a global issue tied to their platforms. The film was shot in March this year. Sheri Papini: Caught in the Lie Sheri Papini: Caught in the Lie will air Monday and Tuesday on ID and stream on Max. Papini talks about her past kidnapping claim, which led to a jail sentence. The series includes interviews, lie detector footage and reenactments. Papini says she was held by her ex-boyfriend, who she was emotionally involved with. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo Also Read: Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3: Episode 9 release date, what to expect, where and how to watch The Better Sister The Better Sister premieres Thursday on Prime Video. Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel play estranged sisters. One sister raises the other's child and is married to her ex. When a murder happens, they must reconnect to protect each other. Live Events September 5 September 5 tells a semi-fictional version of the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage event. The story focuses on the ABC newsroom during the 22-hour standoff. Reporters, including Peter Jennings, deliver live coverage during the crisis. Directed by Tim Fehlbaum and starring Peter Sarsgaard and others, it premieres Tuesday on Prime Video. Ghostlight Ghostlight will stream on Friday, May 30 on Kanopy. The story follows a construction worker who joins a local production of 'Romeo & Juliet' after losing his teenage son. The film explores how he processes grief with his family. It is directed by the duo behind 'Saint Frances.' Also Read: The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Finale: Will Season 7 happen? Here's Episode 10 release date, time and where to watch Dept. Q Matthew Goode stars in Dept. Q, which launches Thursday on Netflix. He plays Carl, a detective sent to handle old cases from the station basement. He teams up with a small team to solve a long-forgotten crime. The series comes from the creators of 'The Queen's Gambit.' Blue: The Art and Life of George Rodrigue Blue: The Art and Life of George Rodrigue premieres Thursday on PBS and Rodrigue is best known for his Blue Dog paintings. The documentary also explores his role in preserving Cajun culture and the folklore that inspired his art. FAQs What is Mountainhead about? A group of tech billionaires on vacation face a global crisis linked to their platforms. Where can I watch the Sheri Papini docuseries? It airs on ID and streams on Max across Monday and Tuesday.
