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Nicolas Cage '90s Crime Drama No One Ever Mentions Streaming For Free
By Robert Scucci
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September 2013 saw the unleashing of the viral YouTube video, Nicolas Cage Losing His Sh*t, and it changed the world forever. During this clip, which prominently features Clint Mansell’s Requiem for a Dream film score as our national treasure finds himself in various stages of heightened emotion, there are instances of Cage rage that I never actually saw before I finally got around to streaming 1993’s Deadfall the other night. Unlike other super-fans, I don’t look for Nicolas Cage titles with intent, but rather let them find me when the moment is right – and let me tell you, like the ferocious March breeze that’s currently pelting my windowpane, I was found, I was seen, and Nicolas Cage was heard bellowing through my apartment, shouting at shirt hangers because somebody’s trying to kill him.
Conning The Con Artist
Christopher Coppola’s Deadfall is an ambitious but poorly executed neo-noir crime drama centering on Michael Biehn’s Joe Donan, a con artist who seeks guidance from his Uncle Lou (James Coburn) after inadvertently murdering his father, Mike (also James Coburn), during a sting operation gone wrong. Thinking that he was shooting his father with a gun loaded with blanks for optics, Joe realizes, to his horror, that the dummy rounds were swapped out with live ammunition against his knowledge, and at the worst possible time.
Not knowing what else to do, Joe decides to listen to his father’s dying words, which tell him to locate a family secret that he refers to as “the cake,” which should be easy enough to track down if Uncle Lou is willing to divulge the information in the wake of his brother’s sudden death.
Realizing that he’s going to be doing more of the same con jobs in Deadfall, Joe reluctantly tags along with Nicolas Cage’s Eddie, and his girlfriend, Diane (Sarah Trigger) to get the lay of the land, collect some debts, and run a handful of low-level scams for the heck of it while Lou makes sure the big con he’s orchestrating goes off without a hitch.
Whacked Out Of His Gourd
Joe would rather maintain a low profile while figuring out his role in the elaborate con that Lou is setting up, but Eddie is a slave to his impulses, gets a sick thrill out of conning unsuspecting victims out of their money, and may be snorting and drinking just a little too much for his own good, with iconic results.
Deadfall begins to heat up when Joe becomes romantically involved with Diane, triggering a chain of events that causes Eddie, the loose cannon that he is, to melt down in the form of flopping around on the bed like a fish, screaming “I know what this is! Lou’s trying to snuff me out because of his GREASY LITTLE NEPHEW being around! Well, Vive La F*cking France, Man!”
I have no clue what point Eddie’s trying to get across during this scene in Deadfall, but I’ll be damned if I told you that it wasn’t belted out with the utmost conviction.
Not For Thriller Fans, But For Nicolas Cage Fans.
Here’s the thing about Nicolas Cage’s Eddie in Deadfall: he’s totally insane. He calls strippers “mom-ay,” carries around a deck of cards that’s all jokers, and yells “Hi-f*cking-YA!” when he gets in fights and decides karate chopping is the best way out of a sticky situation. Nothing he does makes sense in this movie.
But everything he does makes this movie worth watching.
For as by-the-boring-numbers Deadfall is as a crime thriller, Nicolas Cage’s performance is so over-the-top that I can’t help but appreciate how he made an otherwise unwatchable movie into the stuff of legend with his willingness to explore Eddie’s character in as unhinged a manner as humanly possible.
And to think, just two years after portraying Eddie in Deadfall, Nicolas Cage won an Academy Award for his performance in Leaving Las Vegas. They say practice makes perfect, and I’d like to think that Deadfall (currently streaming for free on Tubi), was one of the necessary stepping stones to put Nicolas Cage on the map that leads straight to our hearts.
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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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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
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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