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6 hours ago
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20 Products To Transform Your Backyard This Summer
A privacy screen for chain-link fencing, because nobody wants to feel like they're starring in The Truman Show when they're lounging around in their own backyard. These wind-resistant screens will allow you the freedom to dine outside, do your yard work, or just relax without Karen from next door *loudly* proclaiming her distaste for your landscaping style. Oh, and it might keep your dog from barking at her, too. Out of sight, out of mind. ✌️ Or a screen disguised as climbing ivy if you'd like a heaping side of ~beautification~ with your privacy. Not only will these expandable sheets block your outdoor space from nosy neighbors and busy streets, but they'll also cover unsightly chainlink with a far more aesthetically pleasing faux-ivy look. A colorful hammock with a steel stand, so even if you don't have two trees to hang it between, you can still move your Facebook browsing from the living room the great outdoors. The stand can support up to 450 pounds, and the actual hammock is made of 100 percent cotton for equal parts durability and comfort. Some shatterproof, waterproof Edison bulb string lights that'll turn your patio into your very own outdoor bistro — in any weather. And I do mean any weather. These strong, plastic bulbs survived not one, but two tornadoes at my parents' house. And they still continue to emit a beautiful, warm glow that makes me want to brave that unpredictable midwestern climate and actually spend some time outside. Some interlocking teak tiles to cover up that hideous concrete "patio" that your landlord insists is an amenity worth charging for. And even though they cost way less than what a contractor would charge for a permanent reno, they still look expeennnnsive. 🤑 These weather-proof tiles are perfect for renters, too — they're easy to install *and* remove, so you can disassemble your handiwork and take it on to the next place. A bug-zapping lamp with a super bright light that'll attract all those pesky mosquitoes — and then give 'em a deadly shock as soon as they touch it. This thing starts working as soon as it's plugged in, and you'll get up to half an acre of bug-protection from a single lamp. Reviewers are loving this product so much that one person even wrote it a poem. Or some mosquito repellent incense that's got citronella, lemongrass, and rosemary if you prefer a more natural, less lethal approach to your bug problem. Just light some of these bad boys up, blow out the flame after about 15 seconds of burn time, and enjoy a mosquito-free afternoon on the porch. A set of magical, mini decorations that'll take your regular old garden from a boring plot of dirt to a fairy-filled paradise. (Fairidise?) This set comes with 109 pieces, like mushrooms and animals, so you and your kiddos can enchant your yard to your heart's content. An HD projector to turn your backyard into a private movie theater and take your laptop or phone viewing to the big screen. This projector has built-in speakers, but if that's still not enough for you, it's Bluetooth compatible, too — so you can hook it up to whatever speakers you'd like to. Yep, including headphones. Not trying to get an 'excessive noise' HOA violation over my Love Island marathon, thanks! A rust-resistant bistro table and chair set that'll add a pop of color to even the blandest outdoor space. Even if you only have a teeny, tiny balcony to call a "backyard," this cute set will make you want to actually spend time in it. This set comes with two chairs, a table (all foldable for easy storing!), and the best part? There's no assembly required. Some magical, fire-coloring packets that you can just toss into the firepit to convince your children that you're an all-powerful wizard who can control flames. 🧙♂️ Or you could explain the science of chemical reactions to them. But there's really no fun in that. An itty-bitty beach chair with a built-in sisal scratchpad for your furry friend so that they can join in on your relaxing staycation. Plus, it'll fit right in with the rest of your patio furniture (unlike other outdoor pet beds). Some Scotts Green Max Lawn Food, a fast-acting fertilizer for evening out your "camo grass," aka those unsightly pale splotches that can come from excessive foot traffic, drought, or even dog pee. No matter what caused these blotchy blemishes — after applying Lawn Food (and ensuring your yard gets the hydration it deserves), the grass *can* actually be greener on your side. A battery-powered, under-the-umbrella light that'll illuminate all the activities taking place on your outdoor table. How is your family's chaotic game of Uno supposed to go on if Dad can't tell the difference between a blue card and a red card once the sun goes down? That's right, it can't. Luckily, with this genius little light, you can win the game fair and square — even if it takes all night. Some ceramic plant labels to make sure the herb garden you worked so hard to cultivate gets the attention it deserves. Reviewers can't stop repurchasing these, and it's for good reason, too. These oversized garden markers are made from hand-rolled and cut clay, making each one completely (and gorgeously) unique. A cedar birdhouse with a predator guard above the entrance, because birdwatching with the kids is so much a raccoon treats itself to an egg sandwich, and you suddenly have to explain the circle of life to a devastated little Suzy. Plus, these bird houses are so enticing to feathery friends that reviewers who have never seen bluebirds in their yard before report nests being built within a week of putting a house up. Or a 12-pack of paint-and-decorate birdhouse kits for a more DIY approach. Each individually packaged kit comes with everything you need for a fun and crafty activity with your kiddos (or a paint and sip with the besties): two birdhouses, paint, a brush, and a sheet of stickers. And after the activity is done, you'll have your very own backyard gallery of one-of-a-kind birdhouses. Orrrr a bat house to prove that you're way cooler than your birdhouse-having neighbors, and so you support some of the most misunderstood, endangered creatures on earth. Bats, despite their spooky reputation, actually play a huge role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem as pollinators and pest controllers. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, one bat can actually eat up to 3,000 insects per night — so if you find your vegetable garden in particularly good health this year, you might owe your local bat colony a huuuuge "THANK YOU!" And what better way to express your gratitude than to literally buy them a house? You get a flourishing yard and some cool new neighbors you can show off to your friends, and the bats get a safe place to rest and an all-you-can-eat buffet of bugs that would otherwise wreak havoc on your plants. It's a win-win! A misting fan attachment that'll finally let you live your dream of being a piece of broccoli in the grocery store's fresh produce section. Plus, if the only reason you're staying inside is because you get hot AF the second you step outside, this thing will keep you cool with a consistent spray of refreshing mist so you can enjoy the great longer than a few minutes. And lastly, a picnic basket with a blanket, an insulated cooler, two sets of stainless steel cutlery, two plastic wineglasses, a bottle opener, AND salt and pepper shakers. If you're anything like me, the idea of a picnic sounds *amazing* but actually eating on the ground where the bugs are sounds...a little less amazing. And this basket actually has a pretty darn good solution to that problem: the lid of the basket turns into an elevated table, so you can keep the creepy crawlies away from your precious tiramisu and actually enjoy the experience of outside dining.
Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What's on Paramount+ in August 2025? Full List of New Movies, Shows
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Fall officially kicks off, bringing with it a whole load of exciting new movies and shows. "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is the biggest release on Paramount + this month. August 7 marks its streaming debut, so set a date if you want to catch the speedy blue hedgehog join forces with Keanu Reeves' Shadow and take on Jim Carey's Dr Robotnik. Michael Keaton stars in Goodrich Michael Keaton stars in Goodrich Ketchup Entertainment Before then, however, don't miss out on an underrated Michael Keaton movie. "Goodrich" released to an underwhelming reception in cinemas earlier this year, but its layered tale of an art dealer thrust into modern parenthood deserved more. If that wasn't enough, August 1 alone sees the release of 57 movies on Paramount+. The list features the likes of "Zodiac", "The Truman Show", "Shutter Island", and six "Paranormal Activity" movies, so they're far from filler. From "Migration" to "Murder 360", read on to see what else is coming to Paramount+ in August 2025. Paramount+ Releases in August 2025 August 1, 2025 Every Little Thing Goodrich A Time to Kill Adaptation Adventureland Aeon Flux American Hustle An Invisible Sign Annihilation Blazing Saddles Captive Case 39 Coming to America Crawl Death at a Funeral Double Jeopardy Dr. Seuss' The Lorax Event Horizon Georgetown Gone Baby Gone Good Mourning Love and Monsters Masterminds Milk Miss Congeniality Monster Trucks Mother! New Jack City One the Line Paid in Full Paranormal Activity Paranormal Activity 2 Paranormal Activity 3 Paranormal Activity 4 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Primal Fear Project Almanac Rat Race Red Eye Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Sexterior Motives Shutter Island Snake Eyes The Assistant The Brothers Grimm The Ledge The Little Rascals The Ruins The Sense of an Ending The Town The Truman Show The United States of Leland The Yards Wayne's World What Lies Beneath Zodiac August 3, 2025 Migration Don't Knock Twice August 5, 2025 Man With No Past Murder 360 (season 1) August 6, 2025 Ridiculousness – Season 40 Jersey Shore Family Vacation (season 7, part 2) Blaze and the Monster Machines (season 8) August 7, 2025 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 August 10, 2025 Night Swim August 13, 2025 Playing Gracie Darling PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups special August 14, 2025 (No new entries) August 20, 2025 Baby Shark's Big Show! (season 3) August 24, 2025 Eileen The Killer August 27, 2025 Stans Liberation: D-Day to Berlin (season 1) August 29, 2025
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy Review – Korean Fantasy Action Movie Disappoints
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy (NC16) 117 minutes, opens July 31 ★★☆☆☆ The story: Kim Dok-ja (Ahn Hyo-seop) is an underachiever at everything. The office worker takes refuge in the web novel Three Ways To Survive The Apocalypse, but its dwindling popularity turns him into its only reader. When he posts a criticism of the final chapter, the author replies, challenging him to write his own ending. On his way home from work, the novel's monster-filled dystopian setting comes to life. He meets the novel's hero, Yu Jung-hyeok (Lee Min-ho). Helped by his knowledge of what is to come, Dok-ja and his allies have to fight their way to safety. This is a movie with plenty of ideas, but little coheres into a story. It does not help that the screenplay portrays contradictory themes. Dok-ja is jolted out of his mundane reality by a message instructing him to 'write his own story' – a call for him to use his free will. But instead of breaking out of a narrative written for him – in the manner of The Truman Show (1998) – Dok-ja exercises his new-found autonomy by fighting monsters with tricks he has picked up from the novel, but modified to suit the situation. In Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, this counts as freedom of thought. The world has been plunged into a dystopian science-fiction fantasy in which gods are spectators at sadistic human-versus-monster matches. This is Squid Game (2021 to 2025) on a planetary scale, but with the mechanics of live streaming laid over it. As humans fight for coins and loot, cosmic deities bestow treasure or special weapons on their favourite players – the way fans might drop gifts on a live streamer. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore MHA to support HSA's crackdown on Kpod abusers and help in treatment of offenders: Shanmugam Business S'pore's Q2 total employment rises, but infocomm and professional services sectors see more job cuts Singapore Fewer than 1 in 5 people noticed suspicious items during MHA's social experiments Asia Powerful 8.8-magnitude quake in Russia's far east causes tsunami; Japan, Hawaii order evacuations Singapore Migrant workers who gave kickbacks to renew work passes were conservancy workers at AMK Town Council Business Seatrium to pay $168m to Brazilian authorities, $73m to Singapore authorities to settle corruption case Singapore Man charged with having 320 vape pods and over 70 vapes meant for sale in car at Bugis mall Singapore Escape, discover, connect: Where new memories are made Plenty of world-building is needed to fully explain the goings-on, with much of it delivered through unwieldy blocks of dialogue. At one point, the story perks up when it subverts the Chosen One trope. It begins to say that classic sci-fi heroes like Jung-hyeo k are narcissists, but the thread is not satisfyingly pursued. This is a complicated landscape that blends the virtual, low-stakes language of video gaming with high-stakes survival action-horror. The herald of doom who explains the rules of the brutal new world is a cute Dokkaebi, or Korean goblin, an adorable sprite whose design might have been plucked from a Pixar movie. The sardonic comedy which sees survivors ripped apart for want of game coins, when juxtaposed against the grim battles waged by Dok-ja and his allies, is jarring. The goofiness of one undermines the life-or-death stakes of the other. The use of arcade-style game graphics – neon colours, floating buttons – makes everything feel weightless, a feeling reinforced by the digitally crafted monsters which never feel like they belong in the same world as Dok-ja and his allies. Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy stars (from left) Shin Seung-ho, Kwon Eun-seon, Ahn Hyo-seop, Chae Soo-bin and Nana. PHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE This band of fighters is each blessed with a game-changing talent. The enigmatic warrior Jeong Hee-won is played by Nana from the K-pop girl group After School, while Blackpink's Jisoo portrays sniper Lee Ji-hye. They are each given neatly packaged backstories that explain their skills and motivations. But like the movie itself, the teammates never quite come together in a believable way. Hot take: Flashy visuals and game mechanics cannot save Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy from muddled storytelling and hollow character dynamics.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lindsay Lohan stuns as she shows off four different looks while promoting new movie Freakier Friday
Lindsay also reveals why her life feels like The Truman Show FROCKIER FRIDAY Lindsay Lohan stuns as she shows off four different looks while promoting new movie Freakier Friday Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LINDSAY Lohan shows off her changeable side with four different outfits in a day promoting her new film Freakier Friday. The actress, 39, wore a bird-themed dress with a tiny bag at a New York TV studio. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Lindsay Lohan wore a bird-themed dress as she arrived at Good Morning America Credit: Getty 5 Later Lindsay was seen in a yellow plaid tweed number and shades Credit: Getty 5 The actress changed into a white dress for the film's New York premiere Credit: Getty She was also seen in a yellow plaid tweed number and shades at the same venue on Monday. She later changed into a figure-hugging white dress in the Big Apple for a screening of the film, a sequel to her 2003 hit Freaky Friday. Finally she went rocky with a new pair of shades, blue T-shirt and a black leather miniskirt. Lindsay found love with financier Bader Shammas, who she met in Dubai, with the couple marrying in 2022. In July 2023 the couple welcomed son Luai. Speaking to The Sun last year, Lindsay said of her new life: "Sometimes, I call it The Truman Show, because it's the same thing every day. 'But I love it. I really love structure because I don't think I had that when I was young. "Everything was coming so fast and I had so many things happening. 'My only structure was filming and being on set.' Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis delight fans as they finally reunite for epic Freakier Friday trailer 5 The star was later seen in a blue T-shirt and a black leather miniskirt Credit: Getty
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lindsay Lohan stuns as she shows off four different looks while promoting new movie Freakier Friday
LINDSAY Lohan shows off her changeable side with four different outfits in a day promoting her new film Freakier Friday. The actress, 39, wore a bird-themed dress with a tiny bag at a New York TV studio. 5 She was also seen in a yellow plaid tweed number and shades at the same venue on Monday. She later changed into a figure-hugging white dress in the Big Apple for a screening of the film, a sequel to her 2003 hit Freaky Friday. Finally she went rocky with a new pair of shades, blue T-shirt and a black leather miniskirt. Lindsay found love with financier Bader Shammas, who she met in Dubai, with the couple marrying in 2022. In July 2023 the couple welcomed son Luai. Speaking to The Sun last year, Lindsay said of her new life: "Sometimes, I call it The Truman Show, because it's the same thing every day. 'But I love it. I really love structure because I don't think I had that when I was young. "Everything was coming so fast and I had so many things happening. 'My only structure was filming and being on set.' Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis delight fans as they finally reunite for epic Freakier Friday trailer 5 5
