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Sci-Fi Drama From Notorious Filmmaker Is Missing From Streaming Everywhere
By Robert Scucci
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It’s a damn shame that Neil Breen’s I Am Here Now isn’t available on streaming, along with his other five equally terrible yet enthralling (and endlessly entertaining) feature-length films. If you unironically enjoy experimental (read: downright awful) filmmaking that lacks any semblance of self-awareness or storytelling instinct, then you need to track down a copy and get into what is just one of many films that involve Neil Breen – who wrote, directed, produced, financed, starred in, musical directed, catered, and edited I Am Here Now – portraying a god-like figure who’s disappointed with humanity to the point of taking matters into his own hands.
Cobbled together with the worst dialogue you’ve ever heard, more royalty-free stock footage than you can ever possibly imagine, and Neil Breen performing Jedi mind tricks to expose “the corporations,” I Am Here Now is low-budget, high-concept, and such a disaster that you can’t help but stay engaged until it reaches its stunningly anti-climactic conclusion.
Listen, I know I’m a glutton for punishment and that not everybody is equipped to make it through movies of this caliber, but I Am Here Now, Neil Breen’s second feature-length film, will at the very least leave you with enough confidence to say “I can do better” should you ever want to pursue a career in filmmaking.
It Starts And Ends In The Desert
I Am Here Now begins with Neil Breen’s character, credited as The Being, descending from the heavens to take a critical look at his ill-fated creation, planet Earth.
Disappointed with how humans are treating the environment, and how corporations and government representatives line their pockets with money resulting from corruption at the highest level instead of focusing on solar and wind power, The Being, which is basically just Neil Breen with a bunch of old computer parts taped to his arms and chest, makes his way through a desert littered with baby doll heads for some reason so he can exercise divine intervention over his subjects, hoping to give them one more chance before he “destroys this planet, and this experiment.”
Proving his invincibility after getting shot by a guy in a pickup truck and waving his glowing hand over his own wounds to heal them, The Being strips naked from his robes, steals the guy’s clothes and truck, and heads out to the Las Vegas Strip to confront the politicians and CEOs who have put planet Earth in such a state of turmoil.
It’s Not A Matter Of What, It’s A Matter Of How
While the plot rundown for I Am Here Now sounds like it could make for a pretty compelling sci-fi drama, Neil Breen’s delivery is the stuff of legend, as he decides to take a non-linear approach to the storytelling while incorporating a plotline about twin sisters named Amber (Joy Senn) and Cindy (Elizabeth Sekora)– the latter of whom resorts to a life of prostitution after getting unceremoniously laid off from her important environmental job, because what other options does she have? Little does Cindy know, she’ll find herself entertaining one of the very corporate executives (portrayed by George Gingerelli and credited as “corporate executive”) that The Being is seeking to eradicate for the sake of humanity.
It goes on like this…
Neil Breen cures a man’s cancer by waving his hands in I Am Here Now. Neil Breen freezes time in I Am Here Now. Neil Breen is an infallible creature who shows mercy by giving humanity a second chance in I Am Here Now.
After all is said and done, Neil Breen goes back to the pickup truck owner who shot him, gives him his clothes back, robes up, and ascends into heaven, leaving the planet no better than it was when he arrived, all while thinking “mission accomplished.”
As much as I want to say that I Am Here Now is an amateur-hour endeavor at best, I have all the respect in the world for Neil Breen for pushing through and just going for it despite his obvious (and many) limitations as a filmmaker.
If you want to witness this spectacle of cinema yourself, you’ll be disappointed to know that you can’t find a copy of I Am Here Now on streaming, and it’s currently out of stock on Neil Breen’s website. As of this writing, however, a simple YouTube search will unearth a viewable copy if you look hard enough, and you can thank me later for tipping you off.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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