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Geek Vibes Nation
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Restless' (2025) Review - Neighborly Feud Is Gripping And Introspective
The adage, fences make good neighbors, is certainly apt for Nicky (Lyndsey Marshal) in the film Restless. As a single empty nester, she battles more than loneliness and isolation, but the neighbors from hell. Rather than delving into the territory of a straightforward revenge thriller, Restless takes its time, toying with us and exasperating our patience. Nicky is a stand-in for the audience, the frustration at the powerlessness. The movie is a volatile exercise in self-control and manages to subvert our expectations with brash humanity. The story stretches like a rubber band, going far and then snapping with a warning, delivering something truly unexpected. We meet Nicky, a lonely middle-aged woman adjusting to being an empty nester. Her peaceful life falls apart when new neighbors move in next door. This aggressive core of hard partiers brings not only disruption but potential danger. The owner, Deano (Aston McAuley), is oblivious to his antics and foments a rivalry with Nicky. Sleep when you're dead is his response to her complaint of sleepless nights. Tensions reach a boiling point, and Nicky finds herself losing not only her patience but her sanity, too. Restless takes its time with its story. Despite a runtime of an hour and thirty minutes, the movie utilizes every beat to show the exasperation and powerlessness that can arise when dealing with a troublesome neighbor. The partying goes on all night. Music blares through the walls, and Nicky, to her credit, attempts to confront her new neighbor peacefully and courteously. As expected, Nicky finds herself talking to a brick wall, and the antics ratchet up. Her sleepless nights erode more than her patience; it begins to work on her sanity. Lyndsey Marshal exemplifies grace under pressure. She is the stand-in for anyone in the audience, whether familiar with a neighbor's feud or drowning in a sea of powerlessness. She leads the story with quiet courage when the neighbor's situation tests her repeatedly. On the flip side of the argument, Aston McAuley is a perfect composite of every neighbor from hell: rude, vacuous, and conceded. The story reflects real-world feuds and further exaggerates the drama into a compelling and unnerving tale of terror. The film brilliantly avoids much exposition on Deano but does give his side of the neighborly dispute. Peace offerings and apologies are exchanged, but the feud persists. Anyone who has been on Nicky's side will relate to the challenge. As she attempts to rally her other neighbors, she finds no one wants to join her protest, leaving her alone and bitter. The story ultimately becomes one of revenge as Nicky finds herself at the breaking point, but the film painfully takes her to a dark place. 'Painfully' is not a knock against the film but a demonstration of how people's patience wears thin in a powerless situation. As she attempts to reason with the neighbors, unheard, she breaks into Deano's house and destroys his speaker system – sending the feud to a dangerous height. Nicky's trigger is when her cat goes missing, escalating a neighborly feud into a full-scale war. Alone and without a damn left to give, the proverbial rubber band snaps, and the movie accelerates into the somewhat farcical territory. Again, this will either make it or break it for the audience. Ultimately, the ending feels satisfying because of its cathartic nature and the need for the primal scream. 'Warfare' Review - This Century's Most Realistic War Film Restless captures how sleep deprivation contributes to a shocking imbalance. The longer the sleeplessness goes on, the worse it becomes for Nicky. She is angrier, edgier, and perhaps amazingly, she is justified. The film showcases depravity mixed with unruliness. In the third act, the film will either wholly work or fall apart for audiences. Until this point, the movie moves like a symphony, building towards a shocking climax. Thanks to the restraint in the first half, it allows for a welcome boiling point. As the audience, we expect Nicky to lose it, and in some ways, she does; the film is clever at subverting our expectations and the familiar tropes for something richer and cathartic. The movie turns the themes of isolation into a battle cry for resilience and community. He story inverts the themes of loneliness into a reflexive introspection that allows Nicky to rise out of her situation while learning from it. Director Jed Hart is not afraid to mix humor with horror, and there are many points where audiences will respond with shocking guffaws at Nicky's actions. She becomes a one-woman army as she responds to tragedy and exasperation. The operatic needle drops propel the story to hilarious and dramatic beats. Restless is as shocking as it is cathartic and manages its kicks by layering the story with deft humor and idle terror. The film is not a straightforward horror tale but a meditative examination of the isolation permeating suburbia and the farce that can be Love Thy Neighbor. Restless is currently available on digital platforms courtesy of Quiver Distribution.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'He understands the club'
We asked Millwall fans for their views on the news boss Alex Neil has signed a new led the Lions to an eighth-placed finish in the Championship last season and seems have made quite an impression at The are some of the thoughts of Millwall - I think it is great news that Neil has signed a new deal. He has proved in a short period of time that he has all the attributes necessary to enable Millwall to realise their ambitions for next season and beyond. As a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder, I am really excited for the - Fantastic news. We've seen real progress and some excellent football under - We were looking so rough towards the end of the year and then we brought Alex Neil in and he's done fantastic work. We weren't starting [Mihailo] Ivanovic enough and, to be honest, I'm not sure Alex started him enough either, but I'm looking forward to a successful season and I think he could get us to the play-offs this - Good news. Has been magnificent since he came in. Importantly, he understands the club and the fans. Good luck for next season - This is absolutely great news. We are progressing as a club from where we were a long time ago, and it's so great to have Neil signing an extended contract. He is the ideal manager for this club. He understands where we're going and what we want as a - He did a good job and needs a chance to build his own team. Much better than [Joe] Edwards and an improvement on Neil Harris' second - I think it's a great signing. He ran out of time last season and with the youngsters he has at his disposal I'm sure he will get it - Absolutely fantastic news. Alex has hit the ground running. Hopefully, we can have a good transfer window and kick on next season. Can't - Great news. I don't think I've looked forward to a coming season as much as this in years.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Lafayette police support Faith House with Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Deano's Pizza
LAFAYETTE, La. () — Lafayette police take an oath to serve and protect. On Wednesday, May 7, you will find officers at both restaurant locations serving great food and good vibes. Tip-A-Cop is a fun fundraiser in which the officers collect tips that go to a local organization. This year, police have teamed up to support . Last year, officers raised over $4,000 for a local non-profit. 'What we're trying to do now is that we would like to up that this year and raise more money,' Sergeant Robin Green said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Sergeant Green acknowledges that the fundraiser is made possible by the support of the Metcalf family, the owners of Deano's. 'The first year, when I went and pitched it to him, Tim was like, yes, absolutely we would love to partner with you guys to do this fundraiser,' Green explained. Owners Tim and Karen Metcalf say servers are just as excited as customers when it's time to tip a cop. 'Whoever works that night is at first like, I don't know how this is going to work out. After the first night, they request to work every year because it's so fun. The officers come and they are carrying food, they are learning to use the computer, they are pouring drinks, they are interacting with the customers and really getting that big tip. We love to see it,' Deano's owner, Karen said. 'They're here interacting with the community, not being boogeyman. I think we need that in our society. Officers are here to protect and serve, and they're serving us,' Deano's owner, Tim explained. The fundraiser is Wednesday, May 7, from 5-9 p.m. Tip-A-Cop will be held at both Deano's locations: 305 Bertrand Drive and 2312 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA. Lawnmower equipment maintenance important as summer lawn season arrives Lafayette Parish reminds residents and businesses to report flood damage Lafayette police support Faith House with Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Deano's Pizza Rain Chances Return & Less Humid Air Possible Over the Weekend… Senate resolution to scrap Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs fails despite some GOP support Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lafayette Parish reminds residents and businesses to report flood damage
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — In the aftermath of last Thursday's severe weather and flash flooding, the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) is asking residents, as well as business owners to report any damage to their homes and/or businesses using the self-reporting tool if they have not done so already. This secure, statewide platform through the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) allows individuals to quickly and easily share the extent and location of damages with parish, state, and federal emergency officials. If your residence or business has sustained damage, visit to begin the reporting process. LCG added that the portal was originally developed for residential submissions, so some language included may not be applicable to business owners. Severe weather floods downtown Lafayette, disrupting businesses Tips for Reporting Damage Effectively: Submit multiple photos from different angles – include both close-ups of specific damage and wide shots of the whole structure. Ensure your photos are clear and well-lit. Use the comments field to describe what happened and provide context. Double-check that your address and map pin are accurate. Do not submit reports for: Non-residential structures (sheds, barns, carports, etc.) Vehicles The same residence more than once Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Most importantly, do not put yourself in danger to gather information or take photos. Lafayette Parish OHSEP urges all residents and business owners with storm-related home damage to fill out the survey as soon as possible. The faster the information is gathered, the quicker emergency management agencies can work toward coordinated recovery efforts for the community. Lawnmower equipment maintenance important as summer lawn season arrives Lafayette Parish reminds residents and businesses to report flood damage Lafayette police support Faith House with Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Deano's Pizza Rain Chances Return & Less Humid Air Possible Over the Weekend… Senate resolution to scrap Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs fails despite some GOP support Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The South African
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Born to dance: Orlando Pirates player's daughter goes viral (video)
Orlando Pirates star Deano David van Rooyen's daughter left fans saying she got vibes with her dance moves. Deano moved to the Pirates at the start of the season, and some fans from his old club expressed their sadness. They called him a proper captain, a good player on the pitch and a modest person off the field. A close relationship with his family is one of the things he always shows on Instagram. We looked into some of his loved ones and found his daughter's dance video, which left fans in awe. Some fans even admitted that she was a better dancer than them. '😂😂😂she's better than me😢😢' admitted a fan @Thuthuh Masuku 🇿🇦♥. Dancing to a hit song, MMK, by KMAT, the little girl showed that she had some good moves. With a smile, she looked confident, moving her legs in a good part that matched the beat. Fans loved her dances and commented, showing her a lot of love. Click here to check out her dances. Fans liked her cool and goof moves after the Orlando Pirates defender shared her daughter's dance video. @Ramsey 'De'Mchana' Mokone 🥷🏽 'The aim is not to sweat 😂🤌🏾🌟' @Kagiso Rethabile Kgang ' The challenge is officially closed, and she takes the cup.' @jess🎀 'too cute, her face at the beginning man😂😭' @Namhla Mputamputa 'The tiny flip-flops also🥺 so cute she is💃🏾' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
