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Daisy Ridley Haters Are Idiots Who Don't Know How Movies Work
By Chris Snellgrove
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Most Star Wars fans agree that the Sequel Trilogy is one big pile of bantha poodoo, but far too many people end up blaming the wrong person for these films’ failures. From the very beginning, platforms like YouTube have been filled with weirdos who blame Daisy Ridley as if she had any real creative control over her character or the arc of these films. But as director Martin Campbell recently pointed out, Daisy Ridley is a fantastic actor, and his kind words are a reminder that hardcore Rey haters simply don’t know how movies work.
Shut Up, Daisy Ridley Haters
If you don’t already know, Campbell is a veteran action movie director who recently directed Ridley in Cleaner. In a recent interview, the director praised how great her performance was in the film, highlighting a particular scene and noting how “convincing” she was and how “it takes a d*mn good actress to do it.” In reading his kind words about Daisy Ridley, I couldn’t help but ponder how much her haters don’t understand some simple truths: namely, that even the best actors are only as good as the script and the director allow them to be.
What does that mean in the context of the infamous Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, though? Many of the criticisms of Ridley began as criticisms of her Rey character, with annoyed fans claiming that she’s a Mary Sue character who is insanely overpowered and has more plot armor than Jabba the Hutt has back fat. Now, we can argue about whether or not Daisy Ridley’s character was as bad as the haters say, but it’s important to acknowledge something fundamental here: she didn’t write the script.
It’s one thing to hate a character, but it’s another thing to hate the actor who brings that character to life. To appreciate how stupid Daisy Ridley’s biggest haters are, one need look no further than how Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker character was portrayed in The Last Jedi. Many fans openly hated that this hero of the Original Trilogy was now a cranky burnout who walked away from saving the galaxy, and even Hamill himself took exception to this new direction for his character.
However, Mark Hamill, unlike Daisy Ridley, didn’t have an army of haters online waiting to pounce on him because of the changes to Luke. That’s because, on the most basic level, fans realized that while Hamill is a great actor, he was limited by the script and direction of Rian Johnson. If Luke Skywalker is written terribly, then nobody, not even Hamill himself, can save this beloved character.
Why, then, do Daisy Ridley’s haters think she somehow ruined the Sequel Trilogy? It’s possible (quite likely, even) that much of this hate was fueled by the misogyny of the idiotic YouTubers whose whole schtick is blaming women for everything they hate about films and television. It’s also possible that this younger generation of film fans has no real idea how movies are made, resulting in them blaming actors who had no creative control over their characters or plots.
If you’re one of Daisy Ridley’s haters, here’s a challenge: go check out her performance in non-Star Wars films like Murder on the Orient Express, The Marsh King’s Daughter, and Cleaner. You’ll likely be pleasantly surprised by how great she performs in films without garbage scripts that were designed, first and foremost, to sell toys. With any luck, Ridley’s career hasn’t been permanently affected, and starring in the Sequel Trilogy isn’t the first step down a dark path that will forever dominate her destiny.
Source: CBR
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How to watch Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 T20 World Cup action this weekend is absolutely electric. A lot of fans will be tuning into the huge clash between India and West Indies later today, but for an exciting warm up, Zimbabwe face off against South Africa.
Zimbabwe did well to make this stage of the competition, but they’ve lost both their games in the second group stage. South Africa have looked formidable, and will want to continue their run of wins before the semi finals. Expect an action-packed contest between two talented sides.
If you want to watch Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Zimbabwe vs. South Africa?
Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 4:30 a.m. ET on March 1. This game takes place at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium.
How to watch Zimbabwe vs. South Africa for free
Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.
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This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.
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Hurdle hints and answers for March 1, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
Mixed metals.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
ALLOY
Hurdle Word 2 hint
A popular board game.
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Hurdle Word 2 Answer
CHESS
Hurdle Word 3 hint
The edge of the beach.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
COAST
Hurdle Word 4 hint
Milk-based.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
DAIRY
Final Hurdle hint
A Spanish character.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
TILDE
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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 1
It’s a new month, and while the Moon may appear totally full, we’re still a couple of days away from this yet. But in the meantime, there’s still lots to spot on its surface.
What is today’s Moon phase?
As of Sunday, March 1, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide, 94% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.
With just your naked eye, tonight you’ll be able to see the Mares Imbrium and Crisium, as well as the Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars hanging about, dust them off and pull them out to catch a glimpse of the Mares Nectaris and Frigoris, and the Endymion Crater. And proud telescope owners will see all this and more, including the Apollo 15 and 17 landing spots, and the Schiller Crater.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will be on March 3. The last Full Moon was on Feb. 1.
What are Moon phases?
According to NASA, the Moon takes about 29.5 days to orbit the Earth. Over the course of this period, it moves through eight recognisable phases, what we call the lunar cycle. While the same side of the Moon always faces us, the amount of its surface lit by the Sun changes as it continues along its path. The shifts in sunlight create the different appearances we see from Earth, ranging from a fully illuminated Moon to a thin sliver or near darkness. The eight phases are:
New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the eye).
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Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
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