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The 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival brought a dynamic lineup of movies and television world premieres. Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko breaks down the five best things she saw, from Ben Affleck’s unexpected comedy chops in The Accountant 2 to Good Boy, a haunted house horror starring a very good dog.

GET $600 OFF: As of Mar. 17th, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 Intel Core Ultra 9 16GB LPDDR5X 1TB SSD NVIDIA RTX 4070 is on sale for $1,399.99 for a savings of 30%, or $600 off.

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It's safe to say, nab this laptop and you'll most likely be the only one toting an RTX 4070 in the coffeeshop. If you're not, then there better be a tournament going on, because this Asus ROG Zephyrus is designed to triumph in online gaming.

Right now, you can get the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 Intel Core Ultra 9 16GB LPDDR5X 1TB SSD NVIDIA RTX 4070 for $1,399.99 to save $600, or 30%.

SEE ALSO: The best gaming laptops of 2025 no matter your budget

Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops are built for play, but with eyebrow arching specs and dedicated graphics cards, they double as blazing productivity laptops. The G16 is certainly loaded, with the aforementioned NVIDIA RTX 4070 (8GB) handling graphics, while its 16GB of RAM handle the rest. A 16 core Intel Core Ultra 9 is the brain.

The laptop isn't just a speed freak, it also has lots of storage, with a 1TB hard drive that's got more than enough space for Baldur's Gate 3. Two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports ensure that you'll have room to connect whatever you want — maybe even run an external SSD off a Thunderbolt 4 port.

The Zephyrus G16 has a beautiful OLED screen with precise color accuracy and 2560 x 1600 resolution. Most important for gamers, the screen has an exceptional 240Hz refresh time for ultra responsive play.

As of Mar. 17th, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 Intel Core Ultra 9 16GB LPDDR5X 1TB SSD NVIDIA RTX 4070 is on sale for $1,399.99, saving you $600, or 30%.

Whether you're preparing to dive into Avowed, or gearing up to climb the Fortnite leaderboards, the ROG Zephyrus G16 is made to do it.

Netflix's limited series Adolescence, co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, is impressive in a number of ways, but one thing that's really got people talking are the technical elements.

Filmed by Boiling Point director Philip Barantini in one shot per episode, the crime drama follows the characters without ever cutting away — and in one memorable sequence at the end of episode 2, the camera suddenly lifts up from the ground, soars through the air, and travels several streets away before descending for a final shot.

SEE ALSO: Netflix's 'Adolescence' review: One of the best, most devastating shows of 2025

On Monday, the streamer shared a behind-the-scenes video showing how Barantini and his crew were able to achieve this with the help of a drone.

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In an earlier post Netflix also broke down some of Adolescence's other technical aspects, including number of takes per episode — into the double figures — and how the crew managed to stay out of the shots.

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Adolescence is streaming now on Netflix.

In the Indian state of Kerala, machines are performing rituals traditionally involving elephants in captivity.

Just like the real animal, the robot flaps its ears, moves its tail, and sprays water through its trunk. The mechanical elephant is 11 feet tall, weighs 800 kilograms, and can carry a person on its back.

Donated to Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple by PETA India, the robotic elephant is part of an initiative that aims to tackle the issue of animal abuse in religious rites. Used for ceremonies, elephants are subjected to physical and psychological stress, and exposure to flashing lights, loud noises, and crowds during festivities can cause uncontrollable reactions in the animals, often resulting in human casualties.

Asian elephants, which are an endangered species, are an important part of Indian culture. In ancient times, elephants played a crucial role in warfare, serving as a force on the battlefield and a symbol of power. Beyond their role in warfare, elephants have also long held deep cultural and religious significance. In Hinduism, they’re considered sacred due to their association with Lord Ganesh, a Hindu god with an elephant head who represents wisdom, new beginnings, and the removal of obstacles. But here comes the paradox — because they are worshipped, the wild animals are captured to perform in religious rituals, but their taming means physical harm, sedation, and imprisonment.

Currently, there are around 2,700 reported captive elephants in India, and the country’s Centre for Research on Animal Rights (CRAR) recently alerted Kerala’s chief minister about an alarming increase of mortality rates in elephants held in captivity, citing that 138 animals have died between 2018 and 2023.

SAVE $100: Shop Apple's 2024 iPad Mini for its lowest price ever. As of March 17, the iPad Mini with A17 chip is down to $399 from its usual $499. That provides $100 off for 20% off.

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This has been a big year for iPads. First came the iPad Air and iPad Pro, then the iPad Mini finally got an upgrade to be compatible with Apple Intelligence. Most recently, the iPad Air got another update to include the M3 chip, while Apple's base iPad got its first upgrade since 2022. All that to say, Apple is investing in its tablet technology more than ever.

If you've been looking for an iPad, particularly one for travel, the iPad Mini might just be for you. It's the smallest of Apple's tablets with an 8.3-inch display, which is why we love it for reading. But you can do much more than that on this tablet. With the A17 chip, the iPad Mini is now capable of Apple Intelligence, helping you edit photos, summarize articles, or write emails. And the best part is it's back down to its lowest price.

As of March 17, find the iPad Mini with A17 chip for just $399. That knocks $100 off of its $499 price tag for 20% savings. Shop the iPad Mini at Amazon for its guaranteed lowest price.

SAVE 20%: The Shark NeverChange Compact Pro air purifier is on sale at Amazon for $119.99, down from the usual price of $149.99. That's a savings of $30.

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Spring pollen season is just days away and if you're not excited to relive the misery that happened last year, you might benefit from an air purifier. Instead of struggling with allergies, an air purifier will remove all those bothersome particles from the air. If that sounds appealing, check out this deal at Amazon today.

As of March 17, the recently-launched Shark NeverChange Compact Pro air purifier is on sale for just $119.99, down from the list price of $149.99. That's a savings of $30 from a 20% discount. To snag this sale price, select the Dove colorway in the 250-square foot option.

Cleaning air in smaller rooms in the specialty of the Shark NeverChange Compact Pro air purifier. Your home office, bedroom, nursery, dorm room, or guest room are all perfect options for this mini air purifier. Shark says this model is ideal for rooms that measure 250 square feet or less.

Like all Shark air purifiers, this model uses a HEPA filter which can capture 99.98% of all pollutants and irritants that float around in the air. Dust, pet dander, pollen, and viruses are some of the most common irritants a HEPA filter can remove, but the Shark also features extra filters that capture larger particles like pet hair and dust bunnies, leaving the actual HEPA filter cleaner for getting rid of small particles.

The Shark NeverChange Compact Pro has a front display LED screen that updates in real time, showing you the overall air quality level. When used in auto mode, the Shark air purifier will automatically adjust the purifier's speed to ensure the air remains clean.

This model is really great for bedrooms since the LED screen has several brightness levels, including a night mode that turns it off entirely. Its quiet operation is also a great benefit for light sleepers.

The "NeverChange" part of this air purifier refers to the HEPA filter, which Shark says can last for up to five years before it'll need to be replaced. Since HEPA filters tend to be pricey, this can help cut down on the overall cost of using an air purifier.

If you tend to suffer with spring pollen, consider the benefits of the Shark NeverChange Compact Pro air purifier. Snag the Dove colorway for just $119.99 at Amazon and get through spring without the misery of allergies.

SAVE $50: As of March 17, you can get a pair of Beats Studio Buds for just $99.95, down from $149.95, at Amazon. That's a 33% discount and a $50 savings.

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The best luxury in life is quiet luxury, but when you can’t afford to exile yourself to a remote location with no distractions, noise-cancelling headphones can be the next best thing.

As of March 17, you can get a pair of Beats Studio Buds for $99.95 at Amazon. That’s a 33% discount and a savings of $50. You can choose from black, red, or white.

SEE ALSO: For gym rats and picky audiophiles alike, these are the 8 best headphones of 2025

These buds feature active noise cancellation and Transparency Mode, which lets you stay in-the-know about what’s going on around you. They'll give you about eight hours of listening on their own and up to 24 hours with the charging case. They're also rated IPX4 for sweat and water resistance, so they should hold up at the gym or in light rain. Plus, they work with both iOS and Android and have a built-in mic for calls.

According to Mashable's Alex Perry, they're also a strong competitor to Apple’s AirPods.

"I'm a sucker for strong bass, and with the additional support of spatial audio, these earbuds create a hell of a listening experience for an agreeable price," Perry writes in his review. "Add top-notch comfort and nearly identical feature sets across iOS and Android, and you've got a good excuse to never use regular AirPods again."

An uneven chronicle of grief, Steven Feinartz's Are We Good? follows comedian and podcast host Marc Maron during and after the isolation of COVID lockdown, during which he lost his partner, the filmmaker Lynn Shelton. It's a documentary of immense detail and a vast number of opinions on Maron's personality, and how he deals with loss through stand-up comedy. However, this context pales in comparison to his actual art and artistic process — the brief glimpses of which are more enticing than the film surrounding it.

SEE ALSO: SXSW: What are the movies and shows you need to know about?

The movie feels, at times, like having a lengthy stand-up routine interrupted in order to explain its origins. For a comic like Maron, whose work is filled with expository, self-reflexive piss and vinegar, this doubling down often proves extraneous. Essentially, Are We Good? doesn't give you that much more than Maron's recent specials.

What is Are We Good? about?

At its core, the film is about Shelton, and eventually, her absence. The hole she leaves in Maron's life is central to his story, and in that vein, Feinartz creates an adequately radiant portrait of the late indie darling.

The strengths of Are We Good? lie in its edit, courtesy of Derek Boonstra, Natalie Ancona, and Jenn Harper. Through old Instagram Live broadcasts from Maron's account, an intimate lockdown portrait emerges of the comic's life before and immediately after Shelton's passing, affording him the opportunity to essentially hold his own camera and tell his own story. However, outside of this specific setup, Are We Good? tends to lie in wait, practically meandering through rote documentarian traditions until it decides to toss in a few clips of Maron on stage.

This spotlight is where Maron is most comfortable, unfiltered, and vulnerable — it's where he's most himself — but there isn't nearly enough of it in the movie. While it can be fun to have other comics opine on his persona, from John Mulaney to David Cross, their observations seldom offer anything new. This is no fault of theirs, mind you. Rather, it's an outcome of Maron's casual delivery and his tendency to self-deprecate, which conveys the same information in its most raw and potent form. If anything, this is the wrong kind of movie for his skill set and style of comedy.

Are We Good? isn’t a good fit for Marc Maron

There are several moments during the production, as Feinartz follows Maron around his home with a camera, during which the comic seems annoyed. This is, of course, part of his idiosyncratic charm and part of what drew Shelton to him in the first place. However, one gets the sense that the filmmakers ought to have taken Maron’s lucid criticisms to heart.

There are moments when, seemingly as a joke for the audience (or perhaps a ploy to playfully annoy Maron), the documentary employs a specific flourish soon before or after the comedian decries it. For instance, the use of an animated photo montage, one of several "gimmicks" Maron critiques as an unnecessary substitute for Feinartz’s sheer glut of up-close-and-personal-footage.

Getting the cranky side of Maron is fun and honest, but this approach also hangs a lampshade on some of the movie's biggest flaws. As the partner of a former director, as an actor himself, and as the long-time host of the podcast WTF with Marc Maron (which has had numerous high-profile guests from both sides of the camera), Maron clearly knows a thing or two about movies. It's hard to avoid the sense that he's right about these numerous flourishes feeling like unnecessary distractions.

It would be one thing if Are We Good? then adjusted to his whims, but that it treats his jabs as mere complaints results in the movie feeling at odds with its subject.

Are We Good? takes a distant approach

A lot of the movie contains archival images and video of Maron, but it uses these to explain various highlights (and low points) across his life much like a Wikipedia article might. For the most part, it only captures Maron as he wants to be seen. It isn't a film of inquiry so much as simply observation. 

It would be different if Are We Good? were treating Maron as some kind of unknowable enigma but it's very much an overarching biographical portrait, given the breadth of its old footage. And yet, its approach remains fundamentally at odds with his own: one of opening the darkest, angriest parts of himself to his audience through frank conversation.

As a movie, it's too withdrawn and tepid, relying too heavily on that which Maron provides. Its lens looks, but doesn't see, and it certainly doesn't seek to probe past its subject's annoyance to capture what lies beneath it. Feinartz seems respectful of Maron's loss, but perhaps Are We Good? is too respectful for a comedian who trades in surprising his audience by pushing unexpected emotional buttons.

In fact, the film is arguably at its strongest when pulling from some particularly vulnerable episodes of WTF — his Shelton in-memoriam, or his discussions on loss with Andrew Garfield and Patton Oswalt — during which it accompanies the audio clips with visual waveforms. These white, musical squiggles on a black background take on an almost spiritual form in the process, becoming jagged, unnerving externalizations of grief. But again, even these soundbites are entirely on Maron's terms.

There's perhaps a more confrontational version of Are We Good? — either on some cutting room floor or simply in the imagination — which further pushes Maron into his signature paradoxical zone, where he's most at ease bleeding for his art. Then again, one could just as easily argue that this version would entail Maron's stand-up specials in full. So, it's hard not to wonder if viewers would be better off watching those instead, rather than being enticed by clips from them, before having them constantly yanked away.

Death of a Unicorn was reviewed out of its premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival.

SAVE 45%: On March 17, you can get a Blink video doorbell for $32.99 (it was $59.99), a 45% savings.

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Whether you live in an apartment or suburban home, a video doorbell camera could mean the difference between catching a package thief in the act or greeting an unexpected guest with a “gotcha" — and right now, you can get one of the best video doorbells on the market, for nearly half off.

As of March 17, the Blink video doorbell (newest model) is only $32.99 at Amazon. (A small price to pay for some peace of mind.) That’s a 45% discount and a savings of $26.01 off the regular price. And while this isn’t the lowest we’ve seen it go (it dipped to $29.99 briefly last November), it's still a pretty good deal.

SEE ALSO: The best home security cameras for staying safe and secure

The Blink video doorbell comes in white or black, has 1080p HD video, infrared night video (so you can catch those trash pandas in the act), and two-way audio that lets you communicate with visitors without opening the door. You can also set it to send motion alerts to your phone or connect it to an Alexa device to answer the door (e.g., “Alexa, answer the front door.”).

The only caveat is that if you want to record, save, or share video, you’ll need a Sync Module 2 (get both the camera and module for $34.99) and a Blink Subscription Plan. But you’ll get a 30-day subscription trial when you set up your Blink device.

SAVE $950: The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $949, down from the standard price of $1,899. That's a 50% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

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A power outage is never convenient. Regardless of which season it happens in, it's never a fun experience and always ends up with dead cell phone batteries while worrying about food spoiling in the fridge. If you're familiar with these issues, a portable power station is a great investment and there's a trustworthy model on sale today.

As of March 17, the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $949, marked down from the list price of $1,899. That works out to a 50% discount and a savings of $950. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

A portable power station is a lifeline when it comes to power outages while you're at home. The relief that comes from knowing your cell phone will stay charged up is pretty priceless these days. Not to mention you'll be able to keep the food in your refrigerator chilled. The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is ideal for a home power backup system, offering 2,048 Wh capacity and a 2,400 W output.

EcoFlow uses X-Boost, a proprietary technology, that allows the portable power station to power up almost any home appliance, including the refrigerator, TV, washing machine, oven, and more. The brand says this power station can keep your fridge running for 14 hours, a WiFi router for 97 hours, and a TV for 15 hours.

The Delta 2 Max is also great if you're planning on spring and summer RV and camping trips. Carrying portable power gives you the freedom to camp in remote areas that won't be connected to standard power. Your RV mini-fridge will stay powered up for almost 30 hours with the help of the Delta 2 Max

You also gets tons of flexibility with the Delta 2 Max since it comes with six AC outlets, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and two DC ports. It's also impressive when it comes to charging, going from zero to 80% charged in just 68 minutes when using AC power.

Now that it's dropped to its lowest price ever, grab the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station and forget about the fear of a storm knocking out power.

GET $170 OFF: As of Mar. 17th, the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC is only $129 at Best Buy, saving you 57%, or $170 off.

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Often, the most affordable laptops give us the most freedom. If you're in the market for a budget Chromebook that you can sling into a backpack and take around town, this Asus deal is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed over. It's also a great gift for a student.

Currently, Best Buy is selling the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC for only $129, saving you $170.

SEE ALSO: The best cheap laptops under $1,000, according to our testing

As a Chromebook, this computer is designed to use Google. It has 14 inches of Full HD screen space. Use it to surf the web, build spreadsheets and type in Google Suite, stream movies, and play light games.

This Chromebook is light on RAM, with only 4GB; don't expect it to blaze through complex projects or entertain 30 tabs at one time. However, it will get you around. And with 64GB of storage, you'll be able to back up your phone's photo drive, save music, and more.

Lightweight and with good battery life, this little Chromebook is a perfect pick for working out of the house. Take it with you to a coffeeshop and respond to emails without worrying about running out of battery.

As of Mar. 17th, the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC is on sale for $129, saving you $170, or 57%.

The Asus Chromebook CM1402 ships with a wired mouse, ensuring you're ready to get right to work on day one.

SAVE 30%: Suzanne Collins' latest in the Hunger Games series publishes March 18, and ahead of its release find it for 30% off at Amazon. As of March 17, order Sunrise on the Reaping for just $19.59, saving $8.40.

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Suzanne Collins surprised all of us in 2020 with the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the fourth novel in the Hunger Games series. The hype continued with the book's 2023 film adaptation, so it was music to our ears when it was announced last year that a new book was coming.

We can hardly believe it, but that book is already here. Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins is the fifth installment in the Hunger Games series and arrives on shelves, Tuesday, March 18. It's a prequel to the original trilogy, taking readers back to the 50th Hunger Games, where Haymitch Abernathy is dragged away from District 12 with three other tributes for the Quarter Quell.

This much anticipated origin story for Katniss and Peeta's beloved mentor, is already on sale ahead of its March 18 release. At Amazon, find Sunrise on the Reaping for just $19.59. That saves you $8.40 off of its standard $27.99 price tag. That's 30% savings on the brand new title. Plus, if you order now, it'll arrive on its release day of March 18.

Shop the latest Hunger Games installment at Amazon for 30% off now.

"If I lost a leg, would you get yours amputated too?"

"If I was kidnapped, would you offer to take my place?"

"If I die, will you die too?"

These are the interrogations September (Pascale Kann) poses to her younger sister July (Mia Tharia) in September Says, Ariane Labed's eerie directorial debut that asks the question, how close is too close when it comes to siblings?

Adapted from Daisy Johnson's 2020 novel Sisters, the horror-tinged drama starts as the not-quite-twins navigate teenage girlhood and moves into an increasingly dangerous game. Not your typical coming-of-age tale, the film presents a complicated experience of intertwined identities, exploring the force of family and sisterhood and what it feels like to be a young brown girl in white environments.

SEE ALSO: 'Girls Will Be Girls' review: A sublime coming-of-age tale that deeply understands girlhood

I didn't realise I'd been holding my breath until the credits started to roll, gripped by convincing performances from newcomers Tharia and Kann, and left with questions about the long shadows of sisters — and whether we can ever truly step out of them.

What is September Says about? Rakhee Thakrar, Pascale Kann, and Mia Tharia in "September Says" Credit: Sackville Film and Television Productions Limited

September’s junior by only eleven months, July is shy and quiet, eyes glued to the floor and arms tight across her chest. September, on the other hand, is confident and brash, working the crowd at their mum Sheela's (Sex Education’s Rakhee Thakrar) art show opening and cutting off the plait of July’s school bully. July is shoved firmly under September’s wing, whether she likes it or not, until an as-yet-unseen incident forces the trio to retreat to a relative's holiday home in Ireland (in the book it's North Yorkshire).

On top of the painful awkwardness of making friends and having crushes, the girls are mixed-race with an Indian mother and an absent father, a whisper of violence in their parents’ relationship. This additional layer of otherness doesn’t help their outsider status, July’s meekness a magnet for mocking and the pains of puberty tinged with racism as classmates laugh at their dark body hair in a swimming lesson. While neither Johnson's book nor Labed's film dives into the girls’ mixed-race heritage, we see echoes in their unstable identities; September is overprotective and self-assured while July is introverted, not confident enough to take up space like her sister.

SEE ALSO: Best movies by women creators on Netflix

All of this draws the sisters together in a bond that oversteps the boundaries of closeness. July looks up to her older sister, claiming that September is who she always wanted to be. September loves being in the spotlight and prides herself on being able to “look after” July when depressive Sheela hasn’t been able to.

But September’s ego pushes her overprotectiveness into something more sinister, more controlling, a mood that ramps up as the girls find themselves left to their own devices in Ireland. With Sheela largely withdrawn to her bedroom, the sisters raid the dusty alcohol cupboard, watch nature documentaries, and forage the fridge for cold pasta. They have to feed, clean and occupy themselves, with not even an internet connection for entertainment. So, they go old school.

September Says plays with a childhood game to rattle relationship dynamics Credit: Despina Spyrou

It’s here that the movie’s titular game, a version of "Simon Says," takes on a menacing tone, September relishing her power over July. July is uncomfortable with the escalating commands, which jump from eating a whole jar of mayonnaise to cutting her neck with a knife. But if she doesn’t play by the rules, she’ll "lose a life." "Silly July," September laughs, demanding unyielding loyalty from her sister.

At first, July obeys every command. The mayonnaise is eaten, July's neck bleeds. But an interaction (with a local teenage boy, of course) at the beach is a catalyst for July to begin breaking free of September’s hold. Suddenly the object of someone else's interest, July begins to see what independence could look like — a boyfriend, even a life of her own — before it's swiftly snatched away. It's this sexual awakening, teased earlier in the film, that proves pivotal for the sisters' relationship — and one which builds to an eerie crescendo in the third act.

Credit: Despina Spyrou

With July becoming increasingly scared of September’s reckless behaviour and dangerous demands, the dependency between the sisters starts to splinter. July is still hooked on her sister’s attention, craving autonomy and normalcy, even if she’s not quite sure how to achieve that. September’s presence becomes spectral, more felt than seen, disappearing from rooms before popping up behind July in bathroom mirrors. Increasingly, the sisters seem to merge into a single presence. 

Threaded with hints of horror, from September and July’s twin-like almost telepathic bond to the opening scene, where Sheela dresses her daughters as the Grady twins from The Shining for a photoshoot, there’s a creeping sense of the supernatural about September Says. Shots of razors, knives, and blood are overlaid with the sisters communicating with looks, touches, animalistic grunts or even whistles — July’s Pavlovian response to September’s sharp whistle marks an unsettling moment towards the end of the film.

September Says subverts coming-of-age hallmarks with a twist Credit: Sackville Film and Television Productions Limited

This is not your typical teenage coming-of-age story. There are hallmarks of the genre – underage beers around a campfire, a first kiss, rebellions against Sheela’s authority – but September Says explores something much deeper than finding your voice. It’s a probing of intertwined identities, the force of family and what it feels like to be a young brown girl in white environments.

The film’s twist is perhaps not entirely unguessable, but that doesn’t detract from its quiet build and increasingly claustrophobic atmosphere. With a sparse script, minimal score and grainy visuals, plus the remote setting of the house in Ireland, which looks like it’s been left untouched for decades, audiences are drawn into the sisters’ insular world.

Sisterhood is a complicated experience — growing up with the same blood or in the same household is often portrayed to be like having a built-in best friend or eternal enemy. September Says puts forward a knottier reality, September and July’s relationship blending love and hate. The question we’re left with is how long September’s hold on July will last as she’s forced to step out of her older sister’s shadow or whether the battle scars are far too deep to ever fade.

September Says was reviewed out of its UK release in February 2025. U.S. release to be announced.

Bumble has announced a host of new safety and compatibility features, including the ability to share your date details with friends.

Bumble users can now share the identity, location, date, and time of a date with a trusted contact using the Share Date feature. Seventy-six percent of women always inform friends or family of their date details ahead of time, according to a survey of 2,500 UK dating app users aged 18 to 35, the results of which were emailed to Mashable.

The dating app is also launching ID Verification, so users can use a government-issued ID to confirm their identity. Users will also be able to request that their matches complete the ID Verification process, in addition to filtering out profiles who've not completed this step. Previously, users have been able to verify their identity using selfies.

SEE ALSO: How does orientation affect the dating app experience?

In addition to these safety tools, a new Discover feature is launching, which will showcase the most compatible profiles to users based on mutual interests and shared dating intentions. The feature will refresh daily. Users are encouraged to update and add to their preferred interest badges and to ensure they've listed their dating intentions and completed their profile with as much information as possible, so the Discover suggestions are relevant.

Bumble is adding to its existing feature Review Before You Send, which warns users when messages may be inappropriate, and gives them the chance to edit them before sending. The feature was initially launched for Bumble's Compliments feature, which lets users send a message ahead of matching so they can stand out. But this new update will expand the review feature across all chat conversations.

All features will be free to Bumble members.

Dating app culture is coming increasingly under scrutiny as users report dating fatigue and safety concerns. Ninety-five percent of dating app users feel it's important that dating apps play an important role in preventing bad behaviour online, according to the same survey, and 94 percent want to be reassured that their dating app experiences will be respectful.

Chatbots should be built with enough resilience to deal with difficult emotional situations, researchers said.

Pavel Durov said that the investigation into illicit activity on the messaging app he runs is ongoing, but that he had returned home to Dubai.

SAVE $50: As of March 17, the Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Best Buy for $99.99. That's 33% off its list price of $149.99.

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Springtime is right around the corner and if you're itching to spend some time out in the sunshine, a portable speaker is a great investment so you can listen to your favorite music, audiobooks, or podcasts outside of the house. If you've been looking to pick one up, Best Buy's offering a great deal at the moment on the Beats Pill.

The Beats Pill is down by $50 discount at Best Buy, dropping its price from $149.99 to $99.99. This deal applies to the champagne gold, statement red, and matte black speakers, so you can pick out the one that best suits your style. As a bonus, your purchase also comes with up to three months of Apple Music for free if you're a new or returning subscriber. What better way to kickstart listening to music on this sleek little speaker?

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Alongside excellent sound quality — thanks to an upgraded acoustic architecture — the Beats Pill has a design that's perfect for packing up and taking on the go. Not to mention, it boasts up to 24 hours of battery life, so even if you take it on a road trip it'll keep you busy for ages before needing to be recharged. It even has a durable build that's dust and water resistant, so it can handle any adventure you take it on.

With the weather getting warmer, there's no better time than now to pick up a portable speaker. Don't miss out on $50 off the Beats Pill at Best Buy.

Outside of portable speakers, if you're looking to upgrade your sound system in your home instead, there are a few soundbar and speaker deals that are worth checking out right now, too. The Sonos Era 100 is currently $50 off at Amazon and you can score Samsung’s Q-Series Dolby Atmos soundbar at over $700 off at Walmart.

SAVE $50: As of March 17, the Garmin Venu 3S is on sale at Best Buy for $399.99. That's 11% off its list price of $449.99.

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If you've been looking for a smartwatch that does a little bit of everything — from fitness to lifestyle tracking — and has a very stylish design, the Garmin Venu 3S is worth a look. At the moment, the stainless steel and french gray model is $50 off at Best Buy. If you've had your eye on it, now's a great time to scoop it up and save a little extra cash.

This discount on the Garmin Venu 3S has dropped its price from $449.99 to $399.99. The french gray band color is the only model on Best Buy that's on sale at the moment, but if it has caught your eye, it's a deal worth taking advantage of. The Garmin Venu 3S has a variety of features to make it worth the price tag.

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The Garmin Venu 3S certainly stands out as a stylish smartwatch. It boasts a bright AMOLED display and up to 10 days of battery life so you won't need to worry about a recharge too frequently. It has plenty of features to help you stay on top of your goals, too. In terms of health-related features, it offers a heart rate monitor, stress tracking, and will give you a sleep score so you can better understand your sleep patterns each night, to name a few.

When it comes to fitness, the Garmin Venu 3S is here to help you keep up with your favorite routines as well. It offers over 30 sports apps — including walking, swimming, cycling, and more — and even includes a Body Battery energy monitor that breaks down your energy levels so you can better plan a workout routine for the day.

If you're looking for a fitness-focused smartwatch to help you stay on top of your goals, this discount on the Garmin Venu 3S at Best Buy is worth checking out while it's still live.

It isn't the only smartwatch or fitness tracker deal that's caught our eye lately, though. You can also save on the Garmin vívoactive 5 right now at Best Buy and if running is more of your thing, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is on sale there as well.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Someone who parks your car.

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VALET

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A rude comment.

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SNARK

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Quirky or outlandish.

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WACKY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Bubbles in a glass of beer.

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FROTH

Final Hurdle hint

More certain.

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SURER

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The White Lotus has never been afraid to go to some strange places, but we're not sure "strange" quite sums up the monologue given by Sam Rockwell's character Frank in episode 5.

Frank is introduced to us in Bangkok as an old friend of White Lotus guest Rick (Walton Goggins), who the latter meets up with during his pursuit of hotel owner Sritala (Lek Patravadi) and her husband, Jim Hollinger.

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The two meet in a bar, where Frank gives Rick a mysterious briefcase before discussing his newfound sobriety. The discussion leads to Frank explaining how he came to be sober, resulting in the delivery of a monologue in which he describes — in detail both graphic and wildly offensive — how he came to stop drinking.

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"When I got here, oh, I was like a kid in a candy store," says a deadpan Frank. "If you got money, no attachments, nothing to do. I started partying. It got wild."

That is pretty much the only part of the monologue that's even vaguely PG, and the whole thing lasts for several minutes. It's the type of monologue that can really only be summed up with a facial expression, and fortunately Rick's face says it all.

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At this stage Rick's expression is surely destined for meme territory.

The White Lotus is streaming now on Max, with new episodes dropping weekly at 9 p.m. ET Sundays on HBO.