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Geek Girl Authority
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
TV Review: NAUTILUS Episode 6, ‘The Big Blue'
We're halfway through the season, and the team behind Nautilus still knows how to keep viewers guessing. After the high that was Episode 5, we settle in for more intrigue, professional machinations of the East India Mercantile Company, and sadly, some tragedy. 'The Big Blue' is a reminder to viewers that adventures are great, and some perils may be easily overcome, but real danger is always around the corner for the crew of the Nautilus. Nautilus, Season 1 Episode 6, 'The Big Blue' 'The Big Blue' is quintessential seafaring stuff. I'm glad Nautilus took this long to lean into classic ocean clichés, such as searching for lost cities and badly-rendered sharks. The crew, back to being themselves after a mysterious island infection laid them low, has their curiosity piqued. Is there a lost city under the seas? RELATED: Read our Nautilus reviews Gustave Benoit (Thierry Frémont), creator of the Nautilus, scientist, and explorer, is champing at the bit to investigate. He and Humility Lucas (Georgia Flood) can't wait to get out there, but Nemo (Shazad Latif) takes a lot of convincing. It's never not going to irk me that the Nautilus version of Nemo doesn't jump at the chance to find a lost city. This is the first episode of Nautilus that feels like a direct homage to Jules Verne's book. Their visiting a lost city should give you an idea why. But Captain Nemo in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas is far more interested in exploration than Nemo in the show is. I get it, his mission is revenge, but, seriously? He doesn't even get a glint in his eyes at the idea of a lost city? RELATED: Cecilia Lee on the Wild Ride That Is Fear Street: Prom Queen Nemo isn't one-dimensional in the show, but by removing any of his scientific curiosity, which is a vital part of the book character, we lose the layers that would make the screen character just as mesmerizing. While the crew readies themselves for this new mission, Jagadish Ghosh (Chum Ehelepola) receives an impossible choice from Captain Billy Millais (Luke Arnold). I have to admit, I may have read Millais wrong. The Nautilus team is keeping us viewers on tenterhooks, trying to figure out what this man's real intentions are. Death and Betrayal Nautilus is an adventure show resplendent with spectacles and a general air of fun. But death, betrayal, and injustice have been key themes of the show starting with the premiere. Nemo's history is filled with the horrors of Imperialism and the loss borne from it. Humility struggles against the patriarchy, and was (still is?) destined for a life trapped as a wife to a man she doesn't know. RELATED: Read our Interview with the Vampire recaps The rest of the Nautilus crew face their own personal demons. We get snippets of dialogue in Episode 6 from some of the supporting characters that tell us more about what they've lost. The whole episode is tinged with a sense of melancholy. This is a clever move by the creative team, especially director Ben C. Lucas. 'The Big Blue' doesn't have a sudden tonal shift, but eases us into the realization that, at the end of the day, the Nautilus is manned by a crew of escapees still on the run from the villainous Company. And that the seas are not always your friend. RELATED: 28 Years Later Spoiler Review We're never far from some much-needed levity on Nautilus , but viewers will be left worried about the crew. The Company, and everyone in it, are untrustworthy. They may be cartoonishly evil, but their deeds are still just as deadly, as we see in 'The Big Blue.' Nautilus airs every Sunday on AMC and AMC+. On Location: The World of JOHN WICK's New York Continental Hotel Monita has been championing diversity, inclusivity, and representation in entertainment media through her work for over a decade. She is a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. She writes for Bam Smack Pow and Geek Girl Authority. Her bylines have appeared on 3-time Eisner Award-winning publication Women Write About Comics, HuffPost, (formerly Soundsphere/Screensphere, FanSided's Show Snob, and Vocal. She was also a TV/Movies features writer at Alongside her twin, Monita co-hosts the pop culture podcast Stereo Geeks.
Business Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Patek Philippe watches for him and her
DO WATCHES HAVE TO COME in his-and-hers pairs? Not according to Patek Philippe, which believes that some good things can be shared. At a modest 40 mm in size, the luxury brand's new Cubitus is a unisex watch that both husband and wife can take turns to wear. For couples with individual tastes, there's the Reference 7340/1R Perpetual Calendar, a high complication watch from Patek Philippe's only women's line, the Twenty~4. On the other hand, the 42 mm Ref 5524G-010 Calatrava Travel Time is more at home on a man's wrist. Still, if a matching pair is desired, then it's the Ref 7340/1R for her, and Ref 5524G for him. What better way is there to get a lifetime together off to a good start? Two versions of the 40 mm Cubitus have been created, including one in full white gold. PHOTO: PATEK PHILIPPE Ref 7128/1G and Ref 7128/1R Cubitus The roll-out of the Cubitus last October was met by more than the usual buzz for a new Patek Philippe watch. Fans were wowed by the fact that it was not an update of existing models, but a brand new style. While the Nautilus and Aquanaut came close, Patek Philippe had never really had a square-shaped model like the Cubitus in all its collections. The first series of the new watch included three versions, all with a 45 mm case: a platinum instantaneous date, day and moon-phase model; a full-steel seconds and date; and a two-tone steel and rose gold seconds and date. Now, in the second series, Patek Philippe unveils a seconds and date Cubitus in a smaller 40 mm case, designed to suit all wrists. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up There are two variations: one in full white gold, including the bracelet, with an elegant sunburst blue-grey dial; and the other in full rose gold with a sunburst brown dial. Both are powered by an automatic mechanical movement with a stop-seconds function, which means it enables the time to be set to the exact second. While ideal for sharing, that shouldn't stop the happy couple from having one each – if money is no object. Price: S$110,900 The Ref 7340/1R Twenty~4 Perpetual Calendar marks the first complication model in the Patek Philippe's only women's line. PHOTO: PATEK PHILIPPE Ref 7340/1R Twenty~4 Perpetual Calendar The Twenty~4 model first came in a rectangular case in 1999, evolving into its current round shape in 2017. But this exclusively women's line never had a complication model until now. Not just any complication, either; the new Ref 7340/1R Twenty~4 is bestowed with a perpetual calendar – one of Patek Philippe's most emblematic Grand Complications. Once set, this full day-date-month calendar timepiece, which also has a moon-phase, automatically takes into account the different lengths of the month, even the leap years. Ref 7340/1R is also the first round Twenty~4 watch with a non-gem-set bezel. However, it is compensated with a hand-polished 36 mm rose gold case and bracelet in an elegantly slim profile. The silvery dial has a double vertical and horizontal satin-brushed finish, which is reminiscent of shantung silk. The timepiece is also available in rose gold with a sunburst olive green dial. Price: S$174,100 The Ref 5524G Calatrava Pilot Travel Time has two day-and-night indicators, with one at 3 o'clock and the other at 9 o'clock. PHOTO: PATEK PHILIPPE Ref 5524G Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Take off on a honeymoon with this latest 42 mm travel watch in white gold, which tells time in two time zones – home and local. Day and night in the two time zones are indicated in two openings, at 3 and 9 o'clock, on the refined lacquered dial. The date displayed by hand at 6 o'clock automatically adjusts to local time. The watch is worn with a khaki green composite-material strap with a fabric pattern. It is kept ticking by a self-winding movement, which has a power reserve of up to 45 hours. Price: S$88,200
Geek Girl Authority
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
TV Review: NAUTILUS Episode 5, ‘Anguille Fumée'
Season 1 Episode 5 of Nautilus begins with the ship in free-fall as every effort to dislodge the giant electric eel they picked up in the previous episode fails. Worse still, soon after, the crew starts acting strange. An unlikely hero must rise if the crew is going to make it out of the depths of the ocean. I found Episode 4 of Nautilus underwhelming, but the team behind this AMC show comes back swinging with its fifth entry. In 'Anguille Fumée,' the show brings out its most tense episode yet in a locked-room horror mystery. This was like watching some of our favorite Star Trek horror episodes, but set in the deep in a submarine. Nautilus, Season 1 Episode 5, 'Anguille Fumée' With so much of the episode taking place in the submarine itself, I felt we got to see more of the Nautilus crew in this episode. We still don't know any of their backstory, but more screen time with the supporting crew is always enjoyable. Their quirky personalities cut through all the tension. RELATED: Read our Nautilus reviews Elsewhere with the East India Mercantile Company, the stakes rise as captured Nautilus crewmember Jagadish Ghosh (Chum Ehelepola) is in dire straits while being confronted by Captain Billy Millais (Luke Arnold). The creative team has been dropping hints throughout the show that there's more to Millais than he can let on. And Arnold has been quietly capturing this intrigue in his performance. I am looking forward to seeing where they take his character. RELATED: Everything We Know So Far About The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping 'Anguille Fumée' is spectacularly tense. The ship is in danger; the crew is at their wits' end, and danger is at every step. They're in uncharted waters—literally and figuratively—and trust isn't high. Anything and everything can set off a fuse, and this Nautilus episode plays with that concept while leaning into classic horror imagery and story beats. The Accent Issue An issue that hasn't cropped up before is the accents. I can't assess the other accents on Nautilus , but several characters speak Hindi, and one character speaks Bengali in this episode—the actors speaking Hindi are very obviously not native to India, because it's heavily-accented. RELATED: The Final Battle Begins in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Official Trailer Nemo actor Shazad Latif is a British actor with Pakistani heritage. Shabana Azeez, who plays Nemo's wife Renouka, and Samara Wheeler, who plays their child Mya, are both Australian. They're playing Indian characters in an era where hardly anyone traveled, they shouldn't have anachronistic accents when speaking their mother tongues. And the gentleman speaking Bengali—not an Indian character or actor—kudos for trying, but I couldn't understand a single word he said. I had to read the subtitles. RELATED: Summer Game Fest 2025: A New Era of Horror Begins With Resident Evil Requiem But the accent issue is a negligible problem on Nautilus . The actors are doing their best, possibly in languages they aren't familiar with. I can't fault them. I'm someone who grew up in India, and I speak regional languages with an accent because English is my first language. And I watch way too much TV, which has affected the way I speak. Nemo and Humility We get a little more of Humility Lucas' (Georgia Flood) backstory. It's nothing we haven't seen and read in a ton of stories about women in the past who tried to break the mold. But for young viewers, they'll find Humility's chaffing and belligerence against a sexist world a mirror to their own fight against the patriarchy. RELATED: Everything Coming to Netflix in July 2025 But an ongoing issue is that the creators of Nautilus are so intent on positioning Humility as the 'underestimated woman with brains' that they keep forgetting Nemo is the brains behind the ship's design. He would, therefore, know something about engineering and science. Nemo spends far too much time stultified by the science, while Humility is always saving the moment with her scientific knowledge. The story and their connection would be far stronger if they worked together. They can disagree on their methods—which briefly happens in this episode—but they're always at odds, or underestimating each other. Five episodes into Nautilus , their dynamic seems to be standing in place. RELATED: Read our Interview with the Vampire recaps If Nemo and Humility spend too much time tearing each other down, the eventual bond that the writers have undoubtedly written for them won't be believable. But I have faith that the show will right that issue, if by doing nothing else but leaning into the chemistry that Latif and Flood have easily built over five episodes. RELATED: Movie Review: M3GAN 2.0 This is one of the best episodes of Nautilus yet, but, perhaps because it's so engrossing and enjoyable, the show's issues were amplified. Nautilus airs every Sunday on AMC and AMC+. TV Review: IRONHEART Monita has been championing diversity, inclusivity, and representation in entertainment media through her work for over a decade. She is a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. She writes for Bam Smack Pow and Geek Girl Authority. Her bylines have appeared on 3-time Eisner Award-winning publication Women Write About Comics, HuffPost, (formerly Soundsphere/Screensphere, FanSided's Show Snob, and Vocal. She was also a TV/Movies features writer at Alongside her twin, Monita co-hosts the pop culture podcast Stereo Geeks.
Qatar Tribune
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
MoCI orders recall of Lincoln, Ford and Kia vehicle models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, the authorised dealer for Ford and Lincoln vehicles, has announced the recall of Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus (2021–2022 models), as well as Ford Explorer and Bronco (2021 model). The recall is due to the possibility that an engine valve in some affected vehicles may crack, potentially resulting in engine failure and a loss of motive power. Additionally, in collaboration with Al-Attiya Motors and Trading Company, the authorised dealer for Kia vehicles, the MoCI has recalled the Kia Sportage 2025 model. The recall is attributed to a possible fuel leak caused by a poorly manufactured high-pressure fuel pipe, which could lead to a fire in the engine compartment or reduced engine performance. The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. The ministry added that it will coordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out. The ministry has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department, which processes complaints, inquiries, and suggestions through the following channels: Call Centre: 16001; Email:
Geek Girl Authority
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
NAUTILUS Episode 5 Sneak Peek: Things Get Ugly
Pressure reveals character. While the Nautilus continues to evade capture, the same isn't true for its crew. In the sneak peek clip below from Nautilus Season 1 Episode 5, 'Anguille Fumée,' it's implied that Director Crawley (Damien Garvey) uses torture to learn what Nemo's (Shazad Latif) plans are. RELATED: TV Review: Nautilus Episode 4, 'Slippery When Wet' Unfortunately, Captain Youngblood (Jacob Collins Levy) seems to trust his data more than intel extracted under duress. How reasonable of him. Crawley's not in the mood to be reasonable. Nor is he forthcoming about why the coordinates they've charted are so important. Nautilus, 'Anguille Fumée' The episode's logline hints at a lot that the clip doesn't reveal: The Nautilus is helplessly dragged into the volcanic Ring of Fire by a giant electric eel. The crew begins to drift off into hallucinogenic stupors caused by mysterious spores. Humility must summon courage to save the Nautilus and its crew. ( Fun fact: The episode's title, 'Anguille Fumée,' translates to 'smoked eel.' Read into that whatever you like.) RELATED: Read our Nautilus reviews As neither Humility (Georgia Flood) nor hallucinogenic spores appear in the clip, we can't make any predictions on how any of that turns out. However, the 'huge pulses of electrical energy' reported by Youngblood's crew member may be eel-related. Or it could be the Nautilus trying to escape the eel. That would still make it eel-related, I guess. The conflicting information indicates that Nemo's crew is loyal to him and their cause, even when faced with (one can assume) sadistic physical assault. Villains rarely see themselves as such, but Crawley's self-assured dehumanization of the hostage crew member sets him firmly in the baddie camp. His order to kill the man for lying makes him THE baddie of the moment. RELATED: 6 Great Historical Fiction Novels Focused on Real Women From History The jury's still out on the rest of the pursuers. Clearly, they aren't getting the full story behind the Nautilus and Nemo. Will they mutiny against their employers when they learn the truth? Will Nemo win them to his cause? Nautilus airs every Sunday on AMC and AMC+. Hawkins Is Under (and on) Fire in STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Teaser Diana lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she invests her time and energy in teaching, writing, parenting, and indulging her love of all Trek and a myriad of other fandoms. She is a lifelong fan of smart sci-fi and fantasy media, an upstanding citizen of the United Federation of Planets, and a supporter of AFC Richmond 'til she dies. Her guilty pleasures include female-led procedurals, old-school sitcoms, and Bluey. She teaches, knits, and dreams big. You can also find her writing at The Televixen, Women at Warp, TV Fanatic, and TV Goodness.
