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If I started strength training in my 50s, these are the five moves I’d learn first
It’s never too late to start weight lifting
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The 16 best TV episodes ever made, according to IMDb ratings
If you want to know whether to watch a given TV show, reviews from critics are a good place to start. But what a critic wants from a TV show isn't always the same thing as what the ordinary viewer wants, so it might also pay to visit IMDb, where members of the general public have been rating thousands of episodes of TV for years.
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20 years later, TV still hasn’t escaped The Office
The Office has been off the air for more than a decade, but its influence on television is still easy to see. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the original 2001 UK version followed David Brent (Gervais) and the employees of a paper company called Wernham Hogg. It only ran for 14 episodes and two Christmas specials, but its approach to workplace comedy became extremely popular.
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HBO is officially refusing to let its biggest current hit end like Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is the biggest hit in the history of HBO, a high fantasy epic so successful that the network created a spin-off series, something it had never done before.
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6 new Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend (September 25-27)
Sitcoms, anime, true crime, and reality competition shows; there’s something for everyone this weekend on Netflix.
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A Cadillac Pilates instructor says this low-impact home workout is ideal for anyone new to Pilates
Enjoy the low-impact, posture-aligning benefits of Cadillac Pilates at home with just a mat and resistance band
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Forget Resident Evil, Rotten Tomatoes ranks this obscure movie above every other zombie movie
Resident Evil is a new film from Zach Cregger, the director behind Weapons, one of the best horror movies of 2025. Based on the long-running Resident Evil video game series, the movie has gotten rave reviews, with a tremendously impressive 97% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with well over 100 critics reporting in.
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Is It Time to Break Up With Your Favorite Brand?
The final straw, or so I told myself, was when Prada turned me away at the door. More »
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5 new Prime Video shows and movies you need to stream this week (September 21-27)
Amazon Prime Video is one of the biggest and most popular streaming services around, but there's no much content to sift through that it can be difficult without a guide. That's where we come in. These are the best new movies and shows to watch on Prime Video this week!
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5 new comedy shows you can watch on Prime Video this week
There are always loads of new shows to choose from on streaming services, but comedy can be a little harder to keep up with since there are so many subgenres. Some shows are straightforward sitcoms, while others mix comedy with drama, romance, action, or even a little mystery.
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Build a stronger back at home with these five beginner-friendly exercises
Improve your posture and make everyday movement a bit easier with this 10-minute routine
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The sci-fi novel Brandon Sanderson preferred to The Martian deserves your time
Project Hail Maryis one of the biggest movies of 2026 so far, a terrific adaptation Andy Weir's 2021 sci-fi novel that's equal parts brains and heart. The movie tells the story of Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), a schoolteacher who is also humanity's last hope to figure out why the sun is dimming. He is sent light years away to the star of Tau Ceti, one of the few stars in this part of the galaxy not being affected by an alien microorganism called astrophage.
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George R.R. Martin has 8 book recommendations to keep you busy while you wait for his next one
George R.R. Martin is one of the most famous fantasy authors alive, thanks mainly to the success of his Song of Ice and Fire books, adapted by HBO as Game of Thrones. HBO is also airing House of the Dragonand A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which are based on Martin's book Fire & Blood and his Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas respectively.
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Project Hail Mary saved its best trick for the audiobook
Project Hail Maryis one of the biggest hit movies of the year so far, a fantastic adaptation of Andy Weir's sci-fi novel about a schoolteacher (Ryan Gosling) who makes first contact with an extraterrestrial. Funny, brainy, and full of heart, the movie got rave reviews and has made nearly $700 million at the box office, very impressive for an original story.
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7 new Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend (September 18-20)
The weekend is here, which means opportunities to socialize, go outside, or, if you choose, to curl up on the couch and watch TV until you forget who you are. If you're interested in the latter option, Netflix always has new content to watch. These are some of the best bets for you and your family!
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A personal trainer is a carer for two elderly family members—this is the gentle five-move workout she does to keep them active and mobile
These lower-body moves will help you build strength and independence without having to go to the gym
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It’s not an accident that Tom Cruise’s forgotten classic is having a moment after 23 years
Tom Cruise is easily one of the biggest movie stars alive today, and he's been at it a long while. From Risky Business and Top Gun in the 1980s, to A Few Good Men and Jerry MaGuire in the 1990s, to Minority Reportand War of the Worlds in the 2000s, to the Mission: Impossible movies of the 2010s, to the giant success of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, the guy has never slowed down. Even the lesser movies in his catalog still slap decades later.
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A Pilates teacher recommends this eight-minute beginner routine to strengthen your core and stabilize your spine
“A strong core is about how well you can control your body, not how many crunches you can do,” says BetterMe’s Brittni Johnson
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After 50 years, the movie that changed sci-fi forever is coming to IMAX for the first time
The original Star Warsmovie came out in theaters on May 25, 1977, and it changed cinema forever. Along with 1975's Jaws, the film helped launch the age of the blockbuster event movie. We are still living in that age today, with movies like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Toy Story 5 cleaning up at the box office.
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When I wake up with stiff joints, I do this five-minute mobility flow
Get out of bed and get your circulation going and loosen your joints with this accessible standing routine
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