Digital currencies backed by central banks are the most reliable form of digital money, according to IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. At the same time, to think of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin as money is difficult, believes the chief executive of the international financial institution.IMF Chief Georgieva Marks Top Issues for Policymakers Exploring CBDCsAmong the members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 110 countries are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the fund’s chair and managing director Kristalina Georgieva revealed at an event hosted by Bocconi University in Italy. Speaking remotely to the audience, she noted that the key challenge for monetary authorities now is to guarantee the interoperability of these currencies.According to Georgieva, a major consideration is whether state-backed digital currencies can serve as a means of exchange trusted by the public, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Other questions policymakers need to answer are if CBDCs can contribute to domestic economic stability and how they would fit within international regulatory frameworks introduced by organizations like the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).The BIS Innovation Hub is leading several projects to test the use of state-issued digital currencies in international transactions such as a collaboration between the Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank Negara Malaysia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the South African Reserve Bank. These also include joint trials conducted by China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE as well as a wholesale CBDC test carried out by Banque de France and the Swiss National Bank.In reference to cooperation between international financial organizations and national monetary authorities regarding CBDCs, Kristalina Georgieva further stated:”It is very impressive how much the international community, the central banks, institutions like ours are now actively engaged to make sure that in this fast moving world of digitalization, money is a source of confidence and helps the economy function rather than [being] a risk”.The head of the IMF emphasized that she views digital currencies issued by central banks as the most reliable form of digital money while remarking she finds it hard to think of cryptocurrencies as money. “De-facto assets” like bitcoin are not backed by assets that hold their value stable and can rise and fall sharply, Georgieva elaborated, insisting:p style=”box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;”>”In the history of money, it is difficult to think of them as money”.In her address at the Italian academic event, the IMF chief also spoke about Europe’s efforts to deal with challenges caused by the spread of Covid-19. Kristalina Georgieva noted that the Old Continent is now more prepared to avoid another debt crisis such as the one with Greece after the last global financial crisis. However, she stressed that governments need to plan their course carefully as they shift to medium-term fiscal consolidation so they can erase the debt burden related to the pandemic.
Digital currencies backed by central banks are the most reliable form of digital money, according to IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. At the same time, to think of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin as money is difficult, believes the chief executive of the international financial institution.
IMF Chief Georgieva Marks Top Issues for Policymakers Exploring CBDCs
Among the members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 110 countries are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the fund’s chair and managing director Kristalina Georgieva revealed at an event hosted by Bocconi University in Italy. Speaking remotely to the audience, she noted that the key challenge for monetary authorities now is to guarantee the interoperability of these currencies.
According to Georgieva, a major consideration is whether state-backed digital currencies can serve as a means of exchange trusted by the public, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Other questions policymakers need to answer are if CBDCs can contribute to domestic economic stability and how they would fit within international regulatory frameworks introduced by organizations like the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
The BIS Innovation Hub is leading several projects to test the use of state-issued digital currencies in international transactions such as a collaboration between the Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank Negara Malaysia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the South African Reserve Bank. These also include joint trials conducted by China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE as well as a wholesale CBDC test carried out by Banque de France and the Swiss National Bank.
In reference to cooperation between international financial organizations and national monetary authorities regarding CBDCs, Kristalina Georgieva further stated:
“It is very impressive how much the international community, the central banks, institutions like ours are now actively engaged to make sure that in this fast moving world of digitalization, money is a source of confidence and helps the economy function rather than [being] a risk”.
The head of the IMF emphasized that she views digital currencies issued by central banks as the most reliable form of digital money while remarking she finds it hard to think of cryptocurrencies as money. “De-facto assets” like bitcoin are not backed by assets that hold their value stable and can rise and fall sharply, Georgieva elaborated, insisting:
p style=”box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;”>”In the history of money, it is difficult to think of them as money”.
In her address at the Italian academic event, the IMF chief also spoke about Europe’s efforts to deal with challenges caused by the spread of Covid-19. Kristalina Georgieva noted that the Old Continent is now more prepared to avoid another debt crisis such as the one with Greece after the last global financial crisis. However, she stressed that governments need to plan their course carefully as they shift to medium-term fiscal consolidation so they can erase the debt burden related to the pandemic.
Frances Haugen’s testimony that social networking company puts profit before people ‘just not true’Mark Zuckerberg has hit back at the testimony of the Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, saying her claims the company puts profit over people’s safety are “just not true”.In a blogpost, the Facebook founder and chief executive addressed one of the most damaging statements in Haugen’s opening speech to US senators on Tuesday, that Facebook puts “astronomical profits before people”.“At the heart of these accusations is this idea that we prioritise profit over safety and wellbeing. That’s just not true,” he said.He added: “The argument that we deliberately push content that makes people angry for profit is deeply illogical. We make money from ads, and advertisers consistently tell us they don’t want their ads next to harmful or angry content.”Zuckerberg said many of the claims made by Haugen – and in the Wall Street Journal, based on documents she leaked – “don’t make any sense”. The most damaging reporting in the WSJ, reiterated at length by Haugen in testimony to the US Senate on Tuesday, was that Facebook failed to act on internal research showing that its Instagram app was damaging teenagers’ mental health.“Many of the claims don’t make any sense. If we wanted to ignore research, why would we create an industry-leading research program to understand these important issues in the first place?” he said.Responding to Haugen’s claims that Facebook’s attempts to limit harmful content were constantly hampered by a shortage of staff, he said: “If we didn’t care about fighting harmful content, then why would we employ so many more people dedicated to this than any other company in our space – even ones larger than us? If we wanted to hide our results, why would we have established an industry-leading standard for transparency and reporting on what we’re doing?”Haugen’s testimony, and accompanying statements by US senators in the hearing, repeatedly questioned whether Facebook could be trusted. “Facebook has not earned a right to just have blind trust in them,” said Haugen, a former Facebook employee who worked on the company’s unit monitoring electoral interference before she quit in May.Zuckerberg said a change to Facebook’s News Feed algorithm in 2018 was implemented because it increased wellbeing. According to Haugen, internal Facebook research showed that the change to News Feed – a customised scroll of content that is a core part of Facebook users’ interaction with the platform – had amplified divisive content.Zuckerberg said: “This change showed fewer viral videos and more content from friends and family – which we did knowing it would mean people spent less time on Facebook, but that research suggested it was the right thing for people’s wellbeing. Is that something a company focused on profits over people would do?”Addressing company staff in the Facebook post, made late on Tuesday, Zuckerberg said he expected many employees would not recognise the business portrayed in the WSJ coverage and Haugen’s testimony.“I’m sure many of you have found the recent coverage hard to read because it just doesn’t reflect the company we know,” he wrote. “We care deeply about issues like safety, wellbeing and mental health. It’s difficult to see coverage that misrepresents our work and our motives. At the most basic level, I think most of us just don’t recognize the false picture of the company that is being painted.”Zuckerberg opened the post with a reference to Monday’s platform outage when the company’s services – including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms – went offline for nearly six hours. Facebook has 3.5 billion monthly active users across its platforms including Instagram and WhatsApp.“The deeper concern with an outage like this isn’t how many people switch to competitive services or how much money we lose, but what it means for the people who rely on our services to communicate with loved ones, run their businesses, or support their communities,” he said.
Frances Haugen’s testimony that social networking company puts profit before people ‘just not true’
Mark Zuckerberg has hit back at the testimony of the Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, saying her claims the company puts profit over people’s safety are “just not true”.
In ablogpost, the Facebook founder and chief executive addressed one of the most damaging statements inHaugen’s opening speech to US senatorson Tuesday, that Facebook puts “astronomical profits before people”.
“At the heart of these accusations is this idea that we prioritise profit over safety and wellbeing. That’s just not true,” he said.
He added: “The argument that we deliberately push content that makes people angry for profit is deeply illogical. We make money from ads, and advertisers consistently tell us they don’t want their ads next to harmful or angry content.”
Zuckerberg said many of the claims made by Haugen – and in the Wall Street Journal, based on documents she leaked – “don’t make any sense”. The most damaging reporting in the WSJ, reiterated at length by Haugen in testimony to the US Senate on Tuesday, was that Facebook failed to act on internal research showing that its Instagram app wasdamaging teenagers’ mental health.
“Many of the claims don’t make any sense. If we wanted to ignore research, why would we create an industry-leading research program to understand these important issues in the first place?” he said.
Responding to Haugen’s claims that Facebook’s attempts to limit harmful content were constantly hampered by a shortage of staff, he said: “If we didn’t care about fighting harmful content, then why would we employ so many more people dedicated to this than any other company in our space – even ones larger than us? If we wanted to hide our results, why would we have established an industry-leading standard for transparency and reporting on what we’re doing?”
Haugen’s testimony, and accompanying statements by US senators in the hearing, repeatedly questioned whether Facebook could be trusted. “Facebook has not earned a right to just have blind trust in them,” said Haugen, a former Facebook employee who worked on the company’s unit monitoring electoral interferencebefore she quit in May.
Zuckerberg said a change to Facebook’s News Feed algorithm in 2018 was implemented because it increased wellbeing. According to Haugen, internal Facebook research showed that the change to News Feed – a customised scroll of content that is a core part of Facebook users’ interaction with the platform – had amplified divisive content.
Zuckerberg said: “This change showed fewer viral videos and more content from friends and family – which we did knowing it would mean people spent less time on Facebook, but that research suggested it was the right thing for people’s wellbeing. Is that something a company focused on profits over people would do?”
Addressing company staff in the Facebook post, made late on Tuesday, Zuckerberg said he expected many employees would not recognise the business portrayed in the WSJ coverage and Haugen’s testimony.
“I’m sure many of you have found the recent coverage hard to read because it just doesn’t reflect the company we know,” he wrote. “We care deeply about issues like safety, wellbeing and mental health. It’s difficult to see coverage that misrepresents our work and our motives. At the most basic level, I think most of us just don’t recognize the false picture of the company that is being painted.”
Zuckerberg opened the post with a reference toMonday’s platform outagewhen the company’s services – including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms – went offline for nearly six hours. Facebook has 3.5 billion monthly active users across its platforms including Instagram and WhatsApp.
“The deeper concern with an outage like this isn’t how many people switch to competitive services or how much money we lose, but what it means for the people who rely on our services to communicate with loved ones, run their businesses, or support their communities,” he said.
The European Medicines Agency approved the use of Comirnaty in May, while Spikevax was given the nod for children over 12 in JulySTOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Public Health Agency said on Monday it recommended the use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s , Comirnaty vaccine against COVID-19 for children between 12-15, opting against rival Moderna’s Spikevax. The European Medicines Agency approved the use of Comirnaty in May, while Spikevax was given the nod for children over 12 in July. “All in all, we see reason to choose the vaccine that we know the most about and that is most well-proven when it comes to vaccinating children between 12 and 15 years of age,” Anders Tegnell, head of department and state epidemiologist at the Health Agency said. The agency said there was more data about Comirnaty’s use on children. “That’s why Spikevax is not recommended for the youngest age group in Sweden,” the Agency said in a statement. In September, the Agency said that children aged 12 and over would be offered a COVID vaccination starting October 11.
The European Medicines Agency approved the use of Comirnaty in May, while Spikevax was given the nod for children over 12 in July
STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Public Health Agency said on Monday it recommended the use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s , Comirnaty vaccine against COVID-19 for children between 12-15, opting against rival Moderna’s Spikevax. The European Medicines Agency approved the use of Comirnaty in May, while Spikevax was given the nod for children over 12 in July. “All in all, we see reason to choose the vaccine that we know the most about and that is most well-proven when it comes to vaccinating children between 12 and 15 years of age,” Anders Tegnell, head of department and state epidemiologist at the Health Agency said. The agency said there was more data about Comirnaty’s use on children. “That’s why Spikevax is not recommended for the youngest age group in Sweden,” the Agency said in a statement. In September, the Agency said that children aged 12 and over would be offered a COVID vaccination starting October 11.
On October 4, Google announced Android 12 open source under the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) series. The software maker announced that this version will be available to test on many smartphone makers including Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Relme, Tecno, Vivo, Xiaomi, and other devices.According to Google, over 225,000 people took part in the beta activity and sent over 50,000 issues and bug information to the company to resolve issues and improve the Android 12 software system.Now, let’s check what the latest installment of the Android 12 Open Source brings for the developers before it lands for the general users.New Android user interface:Material You: There’s a new Android 12 design language called “Material You” that helps developers to polish their Android apps to the fullest. There are Redesigned widgets that bring more useful and contentful widgets on the go with improved layout structure. There are improvements and design changes made to the notification UI, stretch overscroll, the app launched splash screens that have more customizations to attract users and improve the UX.Performance:Software is known for its performance and simplicity and Android 12 seems to promise something similar. Google said to reduce the CPU time used by core system services by 22% and the use of big cores by 15%. The company has also improved app startup times and optimized I/O for faster app loading and improved CursorWindow by as much as 49x for large windows for database queries.There are new responsive notifications to reduce latency for apps started from a notification. In addition, the Android 12 AOSP, will help you to deliver, better machine learning and AI performance features through the Neural Networks API.PrivacyDon’t forget that privacy is one of the major concerns of app users. Therefore, Android 12 has a few sets of improvements in this section as well. A new privacy dashboard has been added in the Settings menu to provide users better visibility over when your app access any of the phone’s crucial services such as camera, location, and microphone.Some of the other increments in privacy features include a new approximate location feature that can be used if an app requests you to permit a precise location. New quick settings toggle added for Microphone and camera to instantly terminate their access. Now you can also access nearby device search features without requiring to enable location permission.User Experience:Time to jump into a most important topic – user experience. Android 12 aims to deliver a new unified API that lets you receive rich content in the app’s UI from any source includingClipboardKeyboardDrag and dropThere’s also back-compatibility added the unified API to AndroidX.Rounded corners are also a new use case that will be widely available on Android 12. Google confirmed to exceed the limits, and deliver a new UX experience with rounded corners and details that you can manage on your UI elements as the developer.Time to mention another hit feature – blurs, color filters, and other effects.The new Android 12 APIs make it easier to apply common graphics effects to your Views and rendering hierarchies. You can use RenderEffect to apply blurs, color filters, and others to RenderNodes or Views.Developers can also create frosted glass effects for your windows background using a new API or use blur all of the content behind a window. There’s more…Enhanced haptic experiences – Android 12 expands the tools you can use to create informative haptic feedback for UI events, immersive and delightful effects for gaming, and attentional haptics for productivity. More here.New camera effects and sensor capabilities – New vendor extensions let your apps take advantage of the custom camera effects built by device manufacturers—bokeh, HDR, night mode, and others. You can also use new APIs to take full advantage of ultra high-resolution camera sensors that use Quad / Nona Bayer patterns. More here.Better debugging for native crashes – Android 12 gives you more actionable diagnostic information to make debugging NDK-related crashes easier. Apps can now access detailed crash dump files called tombstones through the App Exit Reasons API.Android 12 for Games – With Game Mode APIs, you can react to the players’ performance profile selection for your game – like better battery life for a long commute, or performance mode to get peak frame rates. Play as you download will allow game assets to be fetched in the background during install, getting your players into gameplay faster.
On October 4, Google announced Android 12 open source under the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) series. The software maker announced that this version will be available to test on many smartphone makers including Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Relme, Tecno, Vivo, Xiaomi, and other devices.
According to Google, over 225,000 people took part in the beta activity and sent over 50,000 issues and bug information to the company to resolve issues and improve the Android 12 software system.
Now, let’s check what the latest installment of the Android 12 Open Source brings for the developers before it lands for the general users.
New Android user interface:
Material You: There’s a new Android 12 design language called “Material You” that helps developers to polish their Android apps to the fullest. There are Redesigned widgets that bring more useful and contentful widgets on the go with improved layout structure.
There are improvements and design changes made to the notification UI, stretch overscroll, the app launched splash screens that have more customizations to attract users and improve the UX.
Performance:
Software is known for its performance and simplicity and Android 12 seems to promise something similar. Google said to reduce the CPU time used by core system services by 22% and the use of big cores by 15%. The company has also improved app startup times and optimized I/O for faster app loading and improved CursorWindow by as much as 49x for large windows for database queries.
There are new responsive notifications to reduce latency for apps started from a notification. In addition, the Android 12 AOSP, will help you to deliver, better machine learning and AI performance features through the Neural Networks API.
Privacy
Don’t forget that privacy is one of the major concerns of app users. Therefore, Android 12 has a few sets of improvements in this section as well. A new privacy dashboard has been added in the Settings menu to provide users better visibility over when your app access any of the phone’s crucial services such as camera, location, and microphone.
Some of the other increments in privacy features include a new approximate location feature that can be used if an app requests you to permit a precise location.
New quick settings toggle added for Microphone and camera to instantly terminate their access. Now you can also access nearby device search features without requiring to enable location permission.
User Experience:
Time to jump into a most important topic – user experience. Android 12 aims to deliver a new unified API that lets you receive rich content in the app’s UI from any source including
Clipboard
Keyboard
Drag and drop
There’s also back-compatibility added the unified API to AndroidX.
Rounded corners are also a new use case that will be widely available on Android 12. Google confirmed to exceed the limits, and deliver a new UX experience with rounded corners and details that you can manage on your UI elements as the developer.
Time to mention another hit feature – blurs, color filters, and other effects.
The new Android 12 APIs make it easier to apply common graphics effects to your Views and rendering hierarchies. You can use RenderEffect to apply blurs, color filters, and others to RenderNodes or Views.
Developers can also create frosted glass effects for your windows background using a new API or use blur all of the content behind a window. There’s more…
Enhanced haptic experiences – Android 12 expands the tools you can use to create informative haptic feedback for UI events, immersive and delightful effects for gaming, and attentional haptics for productivity. More here.
New camera effects and sensor capabilities – New vendor extensions let your apps take advantage of the custom camera effects built by device manufacturers—bokeh, HDR, night mode, and others. You can also use new APIs to take full advantage of ultra high-resolution camera sensors that use Quad / Nona Bayer patterns. More here.
Better debugging for native crashes – Android 12 gives you more actionable diagnostic information to make debugging NDK-related crashes easier. Apps can now access detailed crash dump files called tombstones through the App Exit Reasons API.
Android 12 for Games – With Game Mode APIs, you can react to the players’ performance profile selection for your game – like better battery life for a long commute, or performance mode to get peak frame rates. Play as you download will allow game assets to be fetched in the background during install, getting your players into gameplay faster.
The Professor has gone missing in a trailer for the final season of Money Heist, and there are a few likely possibilities for his whereabouts. In a trailer for the Money Heist final season, the Professor has gone missing, and there are a few options for his whereabouts. In the first look at Money Heist season 5, part 2, also known as La Casa de Papel, Lisbon (Itziar Ituño), Palmero (Rodrigo de la Serna), Denver (Jaime Lorente), and the rest of the gang contemplate the Professor’s (Álvaro Morte) disappearance and what to do with their melted gold inside the Bank of Spain. Palmero wants to get the gold out, but the others don’t seem sure, thinking the police could be privy to the escape route. Unfortunately, Palmero isn’t interested in “democracy” and insists their scheme goes ahead as planned. The first part of Money Heist season 5 included several shocking twists and lingering questions. Inspector Alicia Sierra (Najwa Nimri) captures the Professor in the season 5 premiere, but her pregnancy changes her plans. She eventually lets the Professor go to help deliver her baby, leaving her allegiance to the Professor or her government up in the air. Additionally, Money Heist seemingly killed off a significant character in the first part of its final season. However, the true fate of the individual could still be a mystery. The Professor’s disappearance is surprising in the Money Heist trailer. Lisbon hears about the Professor’s disappearance off-camera (or he doesn’t respond to her call), and then she delivers the news matter-of-factly in the season 5 video. According to her, the Professor is missing, and the big question is what to do with the gold. While the others looked shocked, Denver is the only one who speaks up, questioning where the professor could’ve gone. However, Lisbon offers no solid explanations. Though the Professor’s disappearance is odd, there could be an obvious reason.If the Professor is missing, there is one likely saboteur. At the end of part 1 of the final season, there are questions about Alicia Sierra’s loyalty. Though her government disgraced her name and she let the Professor help deliver her baby, she also slips into the restroom and seemingly hides a small pair of scissors in her sleeve as a weapon. Before her baby’s birth, she wanted to bring the Professor and his accomplices to justice. But instead, she let him go out of necessity. So if the Professor is in trouble, Sierra has to be the prime suspect.Alternatively, there could be more to the Professor’s disappearance than meets the eye. It’s unknown if the Professor is actually missing in the first look for part 2. For instance, the disappearance could be part of the plan. If Money Heist has taught fans anything, it’s that the Professor is always planning. Also, the trailer has Denver question if the Professor is in the “Bermuda Triangle.” The Professor previously mentioned the Bermuda Triangle in part 1 of the final season. “Madrid isn’t the Bermuda Triangle,” he said while discussing how to hide Marseille (Luka Peroš) and a helicopter from the police. That plan involved significant deception, and the Professor’s disappearance likely does too.The Professor has gone missing in a trailer for the final season of Money Heist, and there are a few likely possibilities for his whereabouts.
In a trailer for the Money Heist final season, the Professor has gone missing, and there are a few options for his whereabouts. In the first look at Money Heist season 5, part 2, also known as La Casa de Papel, Lisbon (Itziar Ituño), Palmero (Rodrigo de la Serna), Denver (Jaime Lorente), and the rest of the gang contemplate the Professor’s (Álvaro Morte) disappearance and what to do with their melted gold inside the Bank of Spain. Palmero wants to get the gold out, but the others don’t seem sure, thinking the police could be privy to the escape route. Unfortunately, Palmero isn’t interested in “democracy” and insists their scheme goes ahead as planned. The first part of Money Heist season 5 included several shocking twists and lingering questions. Inspector Alicia Sierra (Najwa Nimri) captures the Professor in the season 5 premiere, but her pregnancy changes her plans. She eventually lets the Professor go to help deliver her baby, leaving her allegiance to the Professor or her government up in the air. Additionally, Money Heist seemingly killed off a significant character in the first part of its final season. However, the true fate of the individual could still be a mystery. The Professor’s disappearance is surprising in the Money Heist trailer. Lisbon hears about the Professor’s disappearance off-camera (or he doesn’t respond to her call), and then she delivers the news matter-of-factly in the season 5 video. According to her, the Professor is missing, and the big question is what to do with the gold. While the others looked shocked, Denver is the only one who speaks up, questioning where the professor could’ve gone. However, Lisbon offers no solid explanations. Though the Professor’s disappearance is odd, there could be an obvious reason.
If the Professor is missing, there is one likely saboteur. At the end of part 1 of the final season, there are questions about Alicia Sierra’s loyalty. Though her government disgraced her name and she let the Professor help deliver her baby, she also slips into the restroom and seemingly hides a small pair of scissors in her sleeve as a weapon. Before her baby’s birth, she wanted to bring the Professor and his accomplices to justice. But instead, she let him go out of necessity. So if the Professor is in trouble, Sierra has to be the prime suspect.
Alternatively, there could be more to the Professor’s disappearance than meets the eye. It’s unknown if the Professor is actually missing in the first look for part 2. For instance, the disappearance could be part of the plan. If Money Heist has taught fans anything, it’s that the Professor is always planning. Also, the trailer has Denver question if the Professor is in the “Bermuda Triangle.” The Professor previously mentioned the Bermuda Triangle in part 1 of the final season. “Madrid isn’t the Bermuda Triangle,” he said while discussing how to hide Marseille (Luka Peroš) and a helicopter from the police. That plan involved significant deception, and the Professor’s disappearance likely does too.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond season 2 promo teases Jadis’ journey with the CRM. Pollyanna McIntosh first played the mysterious zombie apocalypse survivor Jadis in season 7 of The Walking Dead.At first Jadis seemed like just another random survivor leading yet another random community in the Walking Dead universe. But her larger role in that universe was later revealed when it emerged that she had a connection to the mysterious helicopter group teased throughout the show’s run. The plot thickened in season 9 when Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) was impaled on a piece of rebar and seemed about to die, only to be rescued by Jadis and her helicopter friends. What happened to Rick after he and Jadis lifted off has not yet been explained, but Jadis at least is set to return to the TWD universe in season 2 of the spinoff show World Beyond.Related: Walking Dead: What To Expect From World Beyond Season 2A previous World Beyond trailer indeed afforded fans a glimpse of a returned Jadis who clearly has even deeper ties to the Civic Republic Military than were suspected. A new World Beyond season 2 “in coming episodes” promo has now been released that again teases Jadis’ return and her CRM involvement. See the clip in the space below (via The Walking Dead Universe):Watch This Video HereJadis is seen twice in the clip, once standing among some trees during some kind of fight against zombies, and again with her CRM friends and one of their signature helicopters. She doesn’t have any dialog in the clip but it seems more revelations about her connection to the CRM are about to come to light. Of course, what fans really want to know is whether Jadis is going to reveal anything about where Rick Grimes is and what has been happening to him in the time since he swooped out of The Walking Dead and into limbo. Indeed there is even some thought that Rick could show up in season 2 of The World Beyond to help tease the upcoming Walking Dead universe movies he’s supposed to head up.Frankly the chances of Rick Grimes popping into The World Beyond for even so much as a brief cameo seem very slim indeed. It’s far more likely that Jadis is the one connection to the Rick Grimes storyline the show will introduce and any revelations about Rick’s whereabouts will come from her. Of course it’s already been revealed that the CRM is not the most trustworthy organization in the world, so there’s reason to be concerned that Rick might not be in the best hands among Jadis and her cohorts. Season 2 of The Walking Dead: World Beyond will be the last for the limited-run spinoff so whatever story it has to tell won’t take very much longer to wrap up.More: Walking Dead: What Iris [SPOILER] Means For World Beyond’s FutureSource: The Walking Dead Universe/YouTubefrom ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3FkJmUx https://ift.tt/3Fhwdf4
The Walking Dead: World Beyond season 2 promo teases Jadis’ journey with the CRM. Pollyanna McIntosh first played the mysterious zombie apocalypse survivor Jadis in season 7 of The Walking Dead.
At first Jadis seemed like just another random survivor leading yet another random community in the Walking Dead universe. But her larger role in that universe was later revealed when it emerged that she had a connection to the mysterious helicopter group teased throughout the show’s run. The plot thickened in season 9 when Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) was impaled on a piece of rebar and seemed about to die, only to be rescued by Jadis and her helicopter friends. What happened to Rick after he and Jadis lifted off has not yet been explained, but Jadis at least is set to return to the TWD universe in season 2 of the spinoff show World Beyond.
A previous World Beyond trailer indeed afforded fans a glimpse of a returned Jadis who clearly has even deeper ties to the Civic Republic Military than were suspected. A new World Beyond season 2 “in coming episodes” promo has now been released that again teases Jadis’ return and her CRM involvement. See the clip in the space below (via The Walking Dead Universe):
Jadis is seen twice in the clip, once standing among some trees during some kind of fight against zombies, and again with her CRM friends and one of their signature helicopters. She doesn’t have any dialog in the clip but it seems more revelations about her connection to the CRM are about to come to light. Of course, what fans really want to know is whether Jadis is going to reveal anything about where Rick Grimes is and what has been happening to him in the time since he swooped out of The Walking Dead and into limbo. Indeed there is even some thought that Rick could show up in season 2 of The World Beyond to help tease the upcoming Walking Dead universe movies he’s supposed to head up.
Frankly the chances of Rick Grimes popping into The World Beyond for even so much as a brief cameo seem very slim indeed. It’s far more likely that Jadis is the one connection to the Rick Grimes storyline the show will introduce and any revelations about Rick’s whereabouts will come from her. Of course it’s already been revealed that the CRM is not the most trustworthy organization in the world, so there’s reason to be concerned that Rick might not be in the best hands among Jadis and her cohorts. Season 2 of The Walking Dead: World Beyond will be the last for the limited-run spinoff so whatever story it has to tell won’t take very much longer to wrap up.
As cute as they are, Apple Memoji have existed simply as floating heads for many years, but iPhone owners do have the opportunity to dress them after upgrading to iOS 15. This provides another way for users to express their style by personalizing the look even more. Since the new Memoji have bodies, or at least torsos, new poses are also available to better express a feeling.Memoji have been upgraded with a few new features and options each year since the lovable cartoon representations of users were introduced in 2018. In 2019, Apple made Memoji available via the keyboard, and in 2020, Apple added the option to customize skin tones and place a virtual mask on the character, with a couple of style options. The ability to customize the face and head was also greatly improved, even making it possible to add hats and glasses.Related: Apple Memoji: Face Masks & Other New Customization Options In iOS 14Apple’s latest improvement to the Memoji experience is the option to dress them and there are a variety of options to choose from. To add or edit a Memoji, the user can open the Messages app, create a new message or tap an existing one. From here, tap the Memoji icon that appears in a bar at the bottom and then on the plus sign on the left to either create a new character or select and edit an existing Memoji. If editing one that has already been created, scroll to the far right to see the clothing option, then scroll vertically to choose from the 43 different options available.From dresses to sweaters, t-shirts, and more, there is something for everyone in the new iPhone Memoji clothing. Each outfit has three color choices, which Apple calls Main, Second, and Third. The main color will be the one that is most dominant in the new outfit, with the second and third providing accents. When a new color is selected, a slider appears to adjust the shade from dark to light. Choices range from earthy browns, greens, and grays, to more vibrant colors like red, orange, purple, pink, and blue. When finished editing, tapping done will return to the Memoji picker, where the updated look can be viewed in all of the poses possible. It’s worth noting that Memoji clothes don’t appear when using live animated Memoji. The user once again becomes a floating head. Perhaps in a future update, the iPhone will be able to animate hands and include a torso.While iPhone Memoji can be used in FaceTime calls and in the Clips app to record animated videos, the clothing feature is limited to static Memoji and is best suited to Messages and keyboard stickers. For now, being able to dress and style iPhone Memoji is a fun upgrade for iOS 15 users and Apple included a huge number of options to create a custom look.Next: How To Customize iPhone 13 Photographic Styles To Create Your Own LookSource: Applefrom ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3DdUGQz https://ift.tt/3mqHfG7
As cute as they are, Apple Memoji have existed simply as floating heads for many years, but iPhone owners do have the opportunity to dress them after upgrading to iOS 15. This provides another way for users to express their style by personalizing the look even more. Since the new Memoji have bodies, or at least torsos, new poses are also available to better express a feeling.
Memoji have been upgraded with a few new features and options each year since the lovable cartoon representations of users were introduced in 2018. In 2019, Apple made Memoji available via the keyboard, and in 2020, Apple added the option to customize skin tones and place a virtual mask on the character, with a couple of style options. The ability to customize the face and head was also greatly improved, even making it possible to add hats and glasses.
Apple’s latest improvement to the Memoji experience is the option to dress them and there are a variety of options to choose from. To add or edit a Memoji, the user can open the Messages app, create a new message or tap an existing one. From here, tap the Memoji icon that appears in a bar at the bottom and then on the plus sign on the left to either create a new character or select and edit an existing Memoji. If editing one that has already been created, scroll to the far right to see the clothing option, then scroll vertically to choose from the 43 different options available.
From dresses to sweaters, t-shirts, and more, there is something for everyone in the new iPhone Memoji clothing. Each outfit has three color choices, which Apple calls Main, Second, and Third. The main color will be the one that is most dominant in the new outfit, with the second and third providing accents. When a new color is selected, a slider appears to adjust the shade from dark to light. Choices range from earthy browns, greens, and grays, to more vibrant colors like red, orange, purple, pink, and blue. When finished editing, tapping done will return to the Memoji picker, where the updated look can be viewed in all of the poses possible. It’s worth noting that Memoji clothes don’t appear when using live animated Memoji. The user once again becomes a floating head. Perhaps in a future update, the iPhone will be able to animate hands and include a torso.
While iPhone Memoji can be used in FaceTime calls and in the Clips app to record animated videos, the clothing feature is limited to static Memoji and is best suited to Messages and keyboard stickers. For now, being able to dress and style iPhone Memoji is a fun upgrade for iOS 15 users and Apple included a huge number of options to create a custom look.
Developer Turtle Rock Studios has recently decided to add the controversial Denuvo Anti-Tamper software to its upcoming title, Back 4 Blood. Considered to be the spiritual successor to the highly popular Valve title Left 4 Dead, Back 4 Blood is a four-player co-op survival shooter that aims to put zombies back onto players’ crosshairs.Created by Turtle Rock Studios, the same developers behind Left 4 Dead, the zombie shooter has garnered strong interest from fans, with the title hitting over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam alone during its open beta. While Back 4 Blood includes a campaign mode familiar to fans of Left 4 Dead, Turtle Rock Studios has insisted that its upcoming title will differ in many ways, adding a currency system and an in-game shop. The game will also feature a deck building mechanic, with which players can collect cards and utilize them to grant bonuses during matches.Related: Back 4 Blood Won’t Have Left 4 Dead’s Versus CampaignsAs reported by PCGamesN, the developers behind Back 4 Blood updated the game’s Steam page in late September to reflect that the title would be released with the controversial third-party digital rights management software, Denuvo. The anti-piracy software’s inclusion in games has often prompted a largely negative response from fans in the past, due to its tendency to negatively affect a game’s performance. However, this is not always the case, with id Software’s Doom Eternal having received high praises from fans and critics alike for its excellent optimization and performance on PC, despite utilizing Denuvo’s DRM software.The inclusion of the controversial software in the recently released Deathloop greatly angered its fans, with many blaming Denuvo for the game’s stuttering frame rates on PC. Upset players decided to vent their frustrations by review bombing Deathloop on Steam, calling on developer Arkane Studios to fix the game’s performance problems by removing the DRM software. While the stuttering glitch has been partially fixed during a recent patch, Arkane did not mention if the issues were tied to its use of Denuvo.Considering Back 4 Blood exceeded 5.6 million players during its beta in August, the game may be in store for a sizable backlash from its fans should any issues arise regarding its performance. Due the fast paced nature of Back 4 Blood, any performance issues would greatly hinder a player’s experience. However, developers have been known in the past to remove Denuvo from their games due to negative reactions from fans, thus its inclusion in Back 4 Blood may not be entirely set in stone.Next: How Back 4 Blood’s Deckbuilding Makes Each Round DifferentBack 4 Blood will release on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on October 12.Source: PCGamesNfrom ScreenRant – Feed https://ift.tt/3Bf3p4D https://ift.tt/3iBIP6X
Developer Turtle Rock Studios has recently decided to add the controversial Denuvo Anti-Tamper software to its upcoming title, Back 4 Blood. Considered to be the spiritual successor to the highly popular Valve title Left 4 Dead, Back 4 Blood is a four-player co-op survival shooter that aims to put zombies back onto players’ crosshairs.
Created by Turtle Rock Studios, the same developers behind Left 4 Dead, the zombie shooter has garnered strong interest from fans, with the title hitting over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam alone during its open beta. While Back 4 Blood includes a campaign mode familiar to fans of Left 4 Dead, Turtle Rock Studios has insisted that its upcoming title will differ in many ways, adding a currency system and an in-game shop. The game will also feature a deck building mechanic, with which players can collect cards and utilize them to grant bonuses during matches.
As reported by PCGamesN, the developers behind Back 4 Blood updated the game’s Steam page in late September to reflect that the title would be released with the controversial third-party digital rights management software, Denuvo. The anti-piracy software’s inclusion in games has often prompted a largely negative response from fans in the past, due to its tendency to negatively affect a game’s performance. However, this is not always the case, with id Software’s Doom Eternal having received high praises from fans and critics alike for its excellent optimization and performance on PC, despite utilizing Denuvo’s DRM software.
The inclusion of the controversial software in the recently released Deathloop greatly angered its fans, with many blaming Denuvo for the game’s stuttering frame rates on PC. Upset players decided to vent their frustrations by review bombing Deathloop on Steam, calling on developer Arkane Studios to fix the game’s performance problems by removing the DRM software. While the stuttering glitch has been partially fixed during a recent patch, Arkane did not mention if the issues were tied to its use of Denuvo.
Considering Back 4 Blood exceeded 5.6 million players during its beta in August, the game may be in store for a sizable backlash from its fans should any issues arise regarding its performance. Due the fast paced nature of Back 4 Blood, any performance issues would greatly hinder a player’s experience. However, developers have been known in the past to remove Denuvo from their games due to negative reactions from fans, thus its inclusion in Back 4 Blood may not be entirely set in stone.
A variety of Halloween aesthetics abound this spooky season on TikTok, whether they’re based on personal favorite Halloween decor, favorite color schemes, or even zodiac signs. Each TikTokker professing their favorite aesthetic has plenty of photo references and an apt name that conveys the type of Halloween style that resonates with them on a personal level.One of the best parts of Halloween time is snuggling up with a cup of apple cider, a blanket, and a good Halloween movie. Naturally, one’s personal aesthetic will affect what kind of films one likes to watch, so choosing a Halloween movie based on the different Halloween aesthetics found on TikTok is a perfect twist on this trend.10 Vintage Halloween – It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)For lovers of vintage Halloween artwork, costumes of the 1920s through ’50s, and old-timey Halloween hits like, “This House Is Haunted” by Roy Fox or “The Skeleton Rag” by the American Quartet, this is the perfect Halloween flick.The Great Pumpkin has memorable moments centered around all of the cute old-school Halloween themes: pumpkin patches, sheet ghost costumes, and cozy, ambient music. It’s not the scariest Halloween movie, but this aesthetic is more concerned with vintage vibes than scares. It’s the perfect background movie for while you are hand-sewing your costume.9 Witchy Vibes – Practical Magic (1998)Those who like to boil cinnamon, cloves, orange slices, and star anise on the stovetop to welcome in the fall season and cleanse their home are the same people who might have a garden of herbs and a steaming cup of herbal tea when one of their friends gets the sniffles from the autumn air. If you love the image of red and brown leaves on cobblestone roads and brick buildings with vines crawling up the sides in a small northeast town, this is the aesthetic for you.Practical Magic, which has had a resurgence in popularity over the past year, is all about real-life mystical energy (and really amazing outfits) and is the perfect Halloween pick for everyone’s resident witchy or warlocky friend. The film also has some perfectly spooky quotes to use for an Insta pic featuring colorful fall flora or a well-decorated witchy kitchen.8 The Haunted House – The Haunted Mansion (2003)If fixing up a dilapidated Victorian home and making friends with the resident ghosts sounds appealing instead of scary, then this aesthetic may be the right fit. A creak in the night, walking down a hallway in a flowing night robe armed with a candlestick, maybe you’re not quite sure if that portrait moved or not. Ornate decor with detailed woodwork, velvet, and lace — not to mention cobwebs, are all over this vibe.Watching The Haunted Mansion is a wonderful pick for those who love old architecture and a good romantic ghost story. The 2003 Disney movie based on the fan-favorite attraction has eerie music, and a sorrowful ghostly host mourning the death of his beloved. There are also, of course, a few good laughs on the part of lead actor Eddie Murphy, and the comical ghostly employees of the mansion.7 Pumpkin Patch & Farmer’s Market – Halloweentown (1998)This aesthetic is all about small-town life during the Halloween season. There are storefront decorations, fall-time produce, an array of pumpkins to go home and carve, and an orchard for apple picking. Walking around in the crisp air trick or treating around the neighborhood and getting to wear costumes to school are the best parts of the holiday for those who love this aesthetic.Fans of Halloweentown may not know that they can visit real-life Halloweentown in St. Helens, Oregon, as the city celebrates the movie’s aesthetic for the entire October month every year! Additionally, Aggie’s home in the film is an operating bed and breakfast in St. Helens, if people want to really get immersed in the world.6 The “Halloween Party” Aesthetic – Beetlejuice (1988)Some say the best part of Halloween is a really good costume party, complete with multi-colored lights and decorations, witch’s brew punch, “The Monster Mash” and “Thriller.” If putting together a Halloween-themed snack tray and creating the perfect spooky and fun playlist fuels excitement for the season, then this aesthetic will resonate with you.Beetlejuice is the OG Halloween life of the party — with nonstop shenanigans, bright colors, and a million cool and underrated Tim Burton characters to inspire outfits for a costume contest. It also has that classic ’80s movie energy that’s perfect for a house party with a few friends — or a few hundred!5 Vampires & Gothic Horror – Crimson Peak (2015)Castles, blood-red accents, an air of gothic mystery, and a love of bats and vampire-chic outfits are the trademarks of this aesthetic. This is often paired with a love of gothic horror novels like Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” A Halloween spent traipsing around the castles of Transylvania would be a dream vacation for people who identify with this aesthetic.Crimson Peak is a beautifully dressed and shot gothic horror film that takes place in a gigantic family home complete with a haunting piano in the mountain peaks and snow that turns crimson when it’s walked on. It tells a traditional gothic ghost story, where the ghosts aren’t ghosts at all, but people with secrets that haunt them.4 Bonfire Ghost Stories & Ghost Hunting – The Blair Witch Project (1999)Real-life horror is the bread and butter of this aesthetic. Chilly wind whistles through the trees as friends surround a fire and trade their ghost experiences — each trying to scare everyone more than the last story. Lovers of this aesthetic have definitely downloaded a ghost hunting app on their phones before, and they know the location of every haunted place within a 100-mile radius of them.The Blair Witch Project truly frightened audiences into thinking it was real when it was released — partially due to the film’s marketing. The promo for the 1999 found-footage movie included missing posters for the cast, adding an extra layer of anxiety and fear for moviegoers. This, of course, wasn’t true and the cast was perfectly fine — but it does make for a good aesthetic.3 Pumpkin Spice Lattes & Cozy Sweaters – Twitches (2005)A solid Halloween DCOM with cuddling up underneath a fuzzy blanket, some twinkling orange lights, and autumn plaid decorative pillows is a perfect fall night for those who love this aesthetic. Naturally, there’s a stop at Starbucks along the way to pick up some PSLs and an autumnal baked good.A not-so-scary Disney Halloween movie is the go-to here. Fans of this aesthetic want a good laugh or two, some cute witchy outfits, and a good soundtrack. Twitches tell the story of twin witches with colorful and adorable early 2000s looks who discover their powers and combine their strengths to defeat their bad guy: The Darkness.2 A Night At The Drive-In – Psycho (1960) & The Shining (1980)For this aesthetic, October is about evening drives to look at the changing colors of the leaves, flannel layers under denim jackets, and hot apple cider while enjoying a movie with family or on a date. A black and white flick at a late-night double feature is exactly what the doctor ordered for people who enjoy this aesthetic.Psycho and The Shining lend themselves perfectly to double-feature pairing. The eerie natures and slow burn of the motel and hotel duo are what make them true iconic classic horror movies. Don’t forget to stock up on snacks in the car beforehand — or sneak them in under the blanket.1 The Costume Shop – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)The smell of rubber masks is in the air and the anticipated arrival of Halloween costume shops popping up in empty storefronts is eagerly anticipated by fans of this aesthetic. Patrons of this aesthetic have designated inspiration boards on their Pinterest pages for all of their costuming ideas. They learned how to sew before they were born, and they would never limit themselves to one costume each Halloween season.For those with this eclectic and avant-garde taste, not just any Halloween movie will do. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a hard-to-find cult classic about a couple who happens upon aliens from Transexual, Transylvania, calls to fans’ intense love of group and couples costumes and extravagant attention to detail. With the many outfit changes throughout the offbeat musical horror, the lavish and edgy aesthetic created during the film provides more than enough inspiration for a DIY or five.
A variety of Halloween aesthetics abound this spooky season on TikTok, whether they’re based on personal favorite Halloween decor, favorite color schemes, or even zodiac signs. Each TikTokker professing their favorite aesthetic has plenty of photo references and an apt name that conveys the type of Halloween style that resonates with them on a personal level.
One of the best parts of Halloween time is snuggling up with a cup of apple cider, a blanket, and a good Halloween movie. Naturally, one’s personal aesthetic will affect what kind of films one likes to watch, so choosing a Halloween movie based on the different Halloween aesthetics found on TikTok is a perfect twist on this trend.
10 Vintage Halloween – It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
For lovers of vintage Halloween artwork, costumes of the 1920s through ’50s, and old-timey Halloween hits like, “This House Is Haunted” by Roy Fox or “The Skeleton Rag” by the American Quartet, this is the perfect Halloween flick.
The Great Pumpkin has memorable moments centered around all of the cute old-school Halloween themes: pumpkin patches, sheet ghost costumes, and cozy, ambient music. It’s not the scariest Halloween movie, but this aesthetic is more concerned with vintage vibes than scares. It’s the perfect background movie for while you are hand-sewing your costume.
9 Witchy Vibes – Practical Magic (1998)
Those who like to boil cinnamon, cloves, orange slices, and star anise on the stovetop to welcome in the fall season and cleanse their home are the same people who might have a garden of herbs and a steaming cup of herbal tea when one of their friends gets the sniffles from the autumn air. If you love the image of red and brown leaves on cobblestone roads and brick buildings with vines crawling up the sides in a small northeast town, this is the aesthetic for you.
Practical Magic, which has had a resurgence in popularity over the past year, is all about real-life mystical energy (and really amazing outfits) and is the perfect Halloween pick for everyone’s resident witchy or warlocky friend. The film also has some perfectly spooky quotes to use for an Insta pic featuring colorful fall flora or a well-decorated witchy kitchen.
8 The Haunted House – The Haunted Mansion (2003)
If fixing up a dilapidated Victorian home and making friends with the resident ghosts sounds appealing instead of scary, then this aesthetic may be the right fit. A creak in the night, walking down a hallway in a flowing night robe armed with a candlestick, maybe you’re not quite sure if that portrait moved or not. Ornate decor with detailed woodwork, velvet, and lace — not to mention cobwebs, are all over this vibe.
Watching The Haunted Mansion is a wonderful pick for those who love old architecture and a good romantic ghost story. The 2003 Disney movie based on the fan-favorite attraction has eerie music, and a sorrowful ghostly host mourning the death of his beloved. There are also, of course, a few good laughs on the part of lead actor Eddie Murphy, and the comical ghostly employees of the mansion.
This aesthetic is all about small-town life during the Halloween season. There are storefront decorations, fall-time produce, an array of pumpkins to go home and carve, and an orchard for apple picking. Walking around in the crisp air trick or treating around the neighborhood and getting to wear costumes to school are the best parts of the holiday for those who love this aesthetic.
Fans of Halloweentown may not know that they can visit real-life Halloweentown in St. Helens, Oregon, as the city celebrates the movie’s aesthetic for the entire October month every year! Additionally, Aggie’s home in the film is an operating bed and breakfast in St. Helens, if people want to really get immersed in the world.
6 The “Halloween Party” Aesthetic – Beetlejuice (1988)
Some say the best part of Halloween is a really good costume party, complete with multi-colored lights and decorations, witch’s brew punch, “The Monster Mash” and “Thriller.” If putting together a Halloween-themed snack tray and creating the perfect spooky and fun playlist fuels excitement for the season, then this aesthetic will resonate with you.
Beetlejuice is the OG Halloween life of the party — with nonstop shenanigans, bright colors, and a million cool and underrated Tim Burton characters to inspire outfits for a costume contest. It also has that classic ’80s movie energy that’s perfect for a house party with a few friends — or a few hundred!
5 Vampires & Gothic Horror – Crimson Peak (2015)
Castles, blood-red accents, an air of gothic mystery, and a love of bats and vampire-chic outfits are the trademarks of this aesthetic. This is often paired with a love of gothic horror novels like Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” A Halloween spent traipsing around the castles of Transylvania would be a dream vacation for people who identify with this aesthetic.
Crimson Peak is a beautifully dressed and shot gothic horror film that takes place in a gigantic family home complete with a haunting piano in the mountain peaks and snow that turns crimson when it’s walked on. It tells a traditional gothic ghost story, where the ghosts aren’t ghosts at all, but people with secrets that haunt them.
Real-life horror is the bread and butter of this aesthetic. Chilly wind whistles through the trees as friends surround a fire and trade their ghost experiences — each trying to scare everyone more than the last story. Lovers of this aesthetic have definitely downloaded a ghost hunting app on their phones before, and they know the location of every haunted place within a 100-mile radius of them.
The Blair Witch Project truly frightened audiences into thinking it was real when it was released — partially due to the film’s marketing. The promo for the 1999 found-footage movie included missing posters for the cast, adding an extra layer of anxiety and fear for moviegoers. This, of course, wasn’t true and the cast was perfectly fine — but it does make for a good aesthetic.
A solid Halloween DCOM with cuddling up underneath a fuzzy blanket, some twinkling orange lights, and autumn plaid decorative pillows is a perfect fall night for those who love this aesthetic. Naturally, there’s a stop at Starbucks along the way to pick up some PSLs and an autumnal baked good.
A not-so-scary Disney Halloween movie is the go-to here. Fans of this aesthetic want a good laugh or two, some cute witchy outfits, and a good soundtrack. Twitches tell the story of twin witches with colorful and adorable early 2000s looks who discover their powers and combine their strengths to defeat their bad guy: The Darkness.
2 A Night At The Drive-In – Psycho (1960) & The Shining (1980)
For this aesthetic, October is about evening drives to look at the changing colors of the leaves, flannel layers under denim jackets, and hot apple cider while enjoying a movie with family or on a date. A black and white flick at a late-night double feature is exactly what the doctor ordered for people who enjoy this aesthetic.
Psycho and The Shining lend themselves perfectly to double-feature pairing. The eerie natures and slow burn of the motel and hotel duo are what make them true iconic classic horror movies. Don’t forget to stock up on snacks in the car beforehand — or sneak them in under the blanket.
1 The Costume Shop – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
The smell of rubber masks is in the air and the anticipated arrival of Halloween costume shops popping up in empty storefronts is eagerly anticipated by fans of this aesthetic. Patrons of this aesthetic have designated inspiration boards on their Pinterest pages for all of their costuming ideas. They learned how to sew before they were born, and they would never limit themselves to one costume each Halloween season.
For those with this eclectic and avant-garde taste, not just any Halloween movie will do. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a hard-to-find cult classic about a couple who happens upon aliens from Transexual, Transylvania, calls to fans’ intense love of group and couples costumes and extravagant attention to detail. With the many outfit changes throughout the offbeat musical horror, the lavish and edgy aesthetic created during the film provides more than enough inspiration for a DIY or five.
Considering the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise has had nine installments, it’s not surprising to learn that there are some unpopular opinions out there about the series. The remake, the sequels, Freddy’s clash with Jason, and even the original movie, each generate opinions that are all over the map.However, there are several installments of the franchise that generate more controversial opinions more than others. Thanks to Reddit, these opinions are readily available in bulk. From distaste for beloved classics to love for reviled remakes, there are plenty of opinions about Elm Street that go against the grain.9 The Original Movie Is AwfulOne Reddit poster, Shpannit, writes that the original Freddy film is “terrible.” The Redditor apparently found very little in the film to like. According to them, “It’s not scary, the acting is terrible, the plot is so-so and could’ve been executed far better than that. The ending was awful.” They then state they liked the third act but would call it a comedy more than horror. Most unpopular, in particular: “I was in tears with laughter at some parts. I mean, when Tina is flying around the room like the exorcist?! Come on!”But as far as most fans are concerned, Tina’s gravity-defying death in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street is as startling and effective now as it ever was. The same goes for Elm Street’s underrated theme song.8 Dream Warriors Is Overrated & BoringReddit user jdpm1991 made several unpopular points about A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. They start by commenting on the film’s status: “A lot say this is the best sequel of the series but IMO, I find it boring, drags on way too long, not half as fun as Dream Master or the first film.”Then, they give praise to one performance while bashing another. “Plus Patricia Arquette sucks as a final girl and a(n) actress. The only saving grace was Heather returning as Nancy.” Few would disagree with the latter, but the former is a disagreeable opinion, to say the least, and Patricia Arquette’s performance as Kristen Parker is just one of many factors that place ANOES 3 among the best horror sequels.7 A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 Is The BestOn the same thread, bintasaurus threw a high honor on the second sequel, saying, “It’s the best Nightmare on Elm Street.” But for most fans and critics, Wes Craven’s original movie is the pick for the best Nightmare on Elm Street movie.That said, tere are many reasons to defend the Redditor’s choice. Dream Warriors has a great cast with well-written characters. It’s also creatively shot with the series’ best balance of comedy and horror. But in terms of being Freddy’s most effective film, the original is still seen as the one to beat.6 The Dream Master Is BoringRedditor Schlock_Supreme does back up their viewpoint, but they begin by saying, “This is the first entry in the franchise that I find completely BORING.” A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The comment moves on to praise Lisa Wilcox’s lead performance but noted that they found it inferior to Patricia Arquette’s in the previous installment. Some of the dream sequences are also praised, but with the note that they’re “scattered through a really pedestrian script that never really goes anywhere exciting.”But most fans would agree that The Dream Master feels more like a summer blockbuster than the rest of the franchise, and few would call it “boring.” And the script not going anywhere exciting is also debatable. The movie’s story may have gone some places that didn’t quite work, but the movie is nothing if not inventive and exciting. Moments like Freddy with the soul pizza are small examples of how it’s one of the franchise’s stronger scripts.5 Dream Child Was Better Off Without FreddyDie-hard Freddy Krueger fans would disagree with verucavoorhees’s take on A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. In their words, “Dream Child is great when Freddy isn’t in it. His terrible one-liners kill all of the suspense, but the gothic horror approach with Westin Hills is pretty cool.”Only one person agreed with him, but their point was equally solid. MatsThyWit wrote, “I wish someone could … edit that film to make Freddy genuinely threatening.” It’s clear that these two fans think Dream Child is where Freddy went from scary figure to amateur comedian, but most fans like Freddy no matter his form, making this opinion not very common.4 Freddy’s Dead Is Near The TopOne Redditor, Someguy2930, created a tiered list that ranks the movies of the franchise. Split into five categories, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare found itself in the second spot. But many comments indicate that others would put it in at least fifth. Either way, it has many Freddy Krueger one-liners that have aged poorly.The Redditor gives first place to the original movie and Dream Warriors. The second contains Freddy vs. Jason and Freddy’s Dead, the third, Dream Master and Freddy’s Revenge and fourth place goes to Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, which some comments indicate should be higher. The final tier contains two poorly-received entries, The Dream Child and the remake. While everyone has their own personal favorites, not many would agree with this ranking, overall.3 Points On New NightmareIn a thread about Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, several users had positive things to say about how the film was constructed. Freddy regaining his scariness was cited as the strength of the movie’s themes. But most of all, there was praise for how Craven carried it all out. Redditor BobRushy agreed, but with a caveat. He said, “It is all those things and a dull film at the same time, with Englund’s least interesting Freddy portrayal, the irritating kid, and the lame ending.”It’s true that Miko Hughes is more beloved for his role in Pet Sematary than New Nightmare, and the ending isn’t the best part of the film. However, it’s far from being Robert Englund’s least interesting performance as Freddy Krueger, so this opinion is pretty contentious.2 The Remake Is The Only Good MovieOne Redditor dropped a bomb in defense of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010). Apparently, this is Jak-nife ‘s favorite Nightmare on Elm Street movie. They said, “This is the only Nightmare movie I actually like.”It’s unknown how many of the other installments the Redditor has seen. Even still, most would put the remake towards the bottom of the list, regardless of how many they’ve seen, and many feel it’s just a soulless rehash of the original with the poor visuals.1 The Remake Receives Too Much FlackRedditor RyuugaHideki had quite a few things to say about 2010’s mostly-dismissed Freddy Krueger remake. On the negative side, the original poster acknowledges that it tries too hard to copy Wes Craven’s classic original movie.They explain their thoughts on the film: “Some of the updated fan-service-y dialogue, I think, was pretty well written. That variation on the ‘This … is God’ line in the scene of Jesse’s death was pretty awesome and well-delivered.” They then explain how they liked the deaths in the movie, which many fans found to be far too full of CGI.
Considering the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise has had nine installments, it’s not surprising to learn that there are some unpopular opinions out there about the series. The remake, the sequels, Freddy’s clash with Jason, and even the original movie, each generate opinions that are all over the map.
However, there are several installments of the franchise that generate more controversial opinions more than others. Thanks to Reddit, these opinions are readily available in bulk. From distaste for beloved classics to love for reviled remakes, there are plenty of opinions about Elm Street that go against the grain.
9 The Original Movie Is Awful
One Reddit poster, Shpannit, writes that the original Freddy film is “terrible.” The Redditor apparently found very little in the film to like. According to them, “It’s not scary, the acting is terrible, the plot is so-so and could’ve been executed far better than that. The ending was awful.” They then state they liked the third act but would call it a comedy more than horror. Most unpopular, in particular: “I was in tears with laughter at some parts. I mean, when Tina is flying around the room like the exorcist?! Come on!”
But as far as most fans are concerned, Tina’s gravity-defying death in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street is as startling and effective now as it ever was. The same goes for Elm Street‘s underrated theme song.
8 Dream Warriors Is Overrated & Boring
Reddit user jdpm1991 made several unpopular points about A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. They start by commenting on the film’s status: “A lot say this is the best sequel of the series but IMO, I find it boring, drags on way too long, not half as fun as Dream Master or the first film.”
Then, they give praise to one performance while bashing another. “Plus Patricia Arquette sucks as a final girl and a(n) actress. The only saving grace was Heather returning as Nancy.” Few would disagree with the latter, but the former is a disagreeable opinion, to say the least, and Patricia Arquette’s performance as Kristen Parker is just one of many factors that place ANOES 3 among the best horror sequels.
7 A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 Is The Best
On the same thread, bintasaurus threw a high honor on the second sequel, saying, “It’s the best Nightmare on Elm Street.” But for most fans and critics, Wes Craven’s original movie is the pick for the best Nightmare onElm Street movie.
That said, tere are many reasons to defend the Redditor’s choice. Dream Warriors has a great cast with well-written characters. It’s also creatively shot with the series’ best balance of comedy and horror. But in terms of being Freddy’s most effective film, the original is still seen as the one to beat.
6 The Dream Master Is Boring
Redditor Schlock_Supreme does back up their viewpoint, but they begin by saying, “This is the first entry in the franchise that I find completely BORING.” A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The comment moves on to praise Lisa Wilcox’s lead performance but noted that they found it inferior to Patricia Arquette’s in the previous installment. Some of the dream sequences are also praised, but with the note that they’re “scattered through a really pedestrian script that never really goes anywhere exciting.”
But most fans would agree that The Dream Master feels more like a summer blockbuster than the rest of the franchise, and few would call it “boring.” And the script not going anywhere exciting is also debatable. The movie’s story may have gone some places that didn’t quite work, but the movie is nothing if not inventive and exciting. Moments like Freddy with the soul pizza are small examples of how it’s one of the franchise’s stronger scripts.
5 Dream Child Was Better Off Without Freddy
Die-hard Freddy Krueger fans would disagree with verucavoorhees’s take on A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. In their words, “Dream Child is great when Freddy isn’t in it. His terrible one-liners kill all of the suspense, but the gothic horror approach with Westin Hills is pretty cool.”
Only one person agreed with him, but their point was equally solid. MatsThyWit wrote, “I wish someone could … edit that film to make Freddy genuinely threatening.” It’s clear that these two fans think Dream Child is where Freddy went from scary figure to amateur comedian, but most fans like Freddy no matter his form, making this opinion not very common.
4 Freddy’s Dead Is Near The Top
One Redditor, Someguy2930, created a tiered list that ranks the movies of the franchise. Split into five categories, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare found itself in the second spot. But many comments indicate that others would put it in at least fifth. Either way, it has many Freddy Krueger one-liners that have aged poorly.
The Redditor gives first place to the original movie and Dream Warriors. The second contains Freddy vs. Jason and Freddy’s Dead, the third, Dream Master and Freddy’s Revenge and fourth place goes to Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, which some comments indicate should be higher. The final tier contains two poorly-received entries, The Dream Child and the remake. While everyone has their own personal favorites, not many would agree with this ranking, overall.
3 Points On New Nightmare
In a thread about Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, several users had positive things to say about how the film was constructed. Freddy regaining his scariness was cited as the strength of the movie’s themes. But most of all, there was praise for how Craven carried it all out. Redditor BobRushy agreed, but with a caveat. He said, “It is all those things and a dull film at the same time, with Englund’s least interesting Freddy portrayal, the irritating kid, and the lame ending.”
It’s true that Miko Hughes is more beloved for his role in Pet Sematary than New Nightmare, and the ending isn’t the best part of the film. However, it’s far from being Robert Englund’s least interesting performance as Freddy Krueger, so this opinion is pretty contentious.
2 The Remake Is The Only Good Movie
One Redditor dropped a bomb in defense of A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010). Apparently, this is Jak-nife ‘s favorite Nightmare on Elm Street movie. They said, “This is the only Nightmare movie I actually like.”
It’s unknown how many of the other installments the Redditor has seen. Even still, most would put the remake towards the bottom of the list, regardless of how many they’ve seen, and many feel it’s just a soulless rehash of the original with the poor visuals.
1 The Remake Receives Too Much Flack
Redditor RyuugaHideki had quite a few things to say about 2010’s mostly-dismissed Freddy Krueger remake. On the negative side, the original poster acknowledges that it tries too hard to copy Wes Craven’s classic original movie.
They explain their thoughts on the film: “Some of the updated fan-service-y dialogue, I think, was pretty well written. That variation on the ‘This … is God’ line in the scene of Jesse’s death was pretty awesome and well-delivered.” They then explain how they liked the deaths in the movie, which many fans found to be far too full of CGI.
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