Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive sex therapist, dead at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive sex therapist, dead at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96. Westheimer died on Friday at her home in New York City, surrounded by her family, according to publicist and friend Pierre Lehu. Westheimer never advocated … Read more

Jarring, visceral and all too plausible, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a must see

Jarring, visceral and all too plausible, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a must see

In his filmmaking career, Alex Garland has terrified us with zombies, infectious alien hybrids, murderous men and A.I. run amuck. Civil War, the writer and director’s latest film, is not only his most ambitious entry but also his most plausible. The press notes for Civil War describe the setting as “near-future America,” but it feels like … Read more

Which character should you pick in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?

Which character should you pick in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?

Each playable member in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is its own distinct character. Beyond the obvious visual differences, there’s a good amount of mechanical differences that make playing as Harley a unique experience compared to King Shark, for example. If you’re playing alone or with friends, you probably will want to focus on … Read more