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The Two Biggest Gangster Movies Of All Time Head To Prime Video
By Britta DeVore
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Fans of classic cinema – specifically of the mafioso variety – are in for a treat next month as The Godfather and The Godfather Part II will find their way onto Prime Video. Whether it’s your first time or 100th tuning in for the classic Francis Ford Coppola film, you never need an excuse to turn down the lights, pop some popcorn, and settle in for two of the most iconic (if not the most iconic) gangster films of all-time.
With a stacked cast, an incredible storyline, and perhaps even more behind-the-scenes drama than what was going down in the plot, the first two titles of The Godfather trilogy are absolute must-watches when they arrive on streaming.
The Godfather
With a legacy almost bigger than Hollywood, the first installment in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather trilogy made its way onto screens back in 1972, long before anyone could have dreamt of an in-house streaming option. The debut film was co-penned by Coppola and writer Mario Puzo, who wrote the best-selling novel on which the movie was based. Filling out the cast was a, quite frankly, insane lineup of talent that included Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, and more.
Kicking off the trilogy with a bang, the first film introduces audiences to the Corleone family, an Italian-American family who all fall in line under their patriarch, Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). Over a decade, audiences tag along with the illegal goings on of the connected family and watch as Vito’s youngest son, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), moves from a disinterested and unattached outsider to the family’s cutthroat leader.
While we can only imagine how incredible it must have been to see this one-of-a-kind, action-packed story performed by all of these top-tier actors on the big screen, streaming the movie from the comfort of your own home is certainly a close second.
A box office success, Coppola’s introduction to the Corleone family blew the top off the box office, originally earning more than $81 million during its initial release against its $6-7.2 million production budget. Over the years, through multiple re-releases, the movie has seen that number grow by leaps and bounds, with the film’s total haul between $250-291 million. With the popularity of The Godfather in mind and its availability on streaming not just now but also in the past, it’s wild to think about how many people have seen the film over the last more than 50 years.
The Godfather Part II
Two years later, The Godfather Part II was released into cinemas, continuing the story of Michael Corleone’s (Al Pacino) takeover of the family while also blending in the origin story of how a young Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) moved his life from Sicily to New York City.
Another massive box office success, the Paramount Pictures film has amassed a whopping $93 million lifetime haul against its $13 million production budget. Those who catch The Godfather Part II on streaming will be treated to two legends on the rise as both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro deliver knockout performances in the sequel.
Streaming The Movies
After you’re done watching The Godfather and The Godfather Part II on Prime Video next month, you can hop over to Paramount+ where a separate TV series titled The Offer is now streaming. The show pulls the curtain back on the stranger-than-fiction story of what went on behind the scenes to bring the original film to cinemas and is worth the watch for those enamored by the films.
The Godfather and The Godfather Part II will begin streaming on Prime Video on November 1.
Source: TV Guide
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Xiaomis new hyper car concept has the strangest cockpit weve ever seen
Xiaomi likes to bring cars to Barcelona; the company gave us the first glimpse of its SU7 Ultra supercar during last year’s MWC in March.
This year, however, Xiaomi has unveiled something that’s pretty far out there, even by its own standards. Called the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, it’s a hypercar that was designed to go really fast while slicing through the air in a way not many cars (or race cars, for that matter) can (Xiaomi says it’s been “sculpted by the wind”).
It feels kinda empty in there.
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The company will bring the concept car to its MWC show floor in Barcelona on March 2, presumably when we’ll learn more about its powertrain, acceleration, battery, and other trivialities. Today, however, Xiaomi was mostly focused on how the air flows through the car, using a variety of wind tunnels and channels (and even a moving part on the car’s bottom) to make it more efficient.
The wheels and wheel covers are special, too.
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Even the car’s wheels have special covers that are (somehow) magnetically set in place so they don’t rotate while the car moves, as that would also increase drag.
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I bet your car doesn’t have a cocoon-shaped sofa.
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Inside, it gets even nuttier. The seats are out; instead, you sit in a “cocoon-shaped sofa” with an x-wing steering wheel with five tiny displays, some of which apparently double as (contextual?) buttons. Most of the things you associate with a traditional car are gone; instead, it’s you in that sofa-shaped cockpit, that steering wheel, and the road. The car’s a two-seater, so don’t expect to bring your family on a trip in this one.
Fortunately, you might be able to get a cocoon-shaped sofa/cockpit for your home.
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In fact, most people probably won’t be able to afford a car like this, but Xiaomi’s got you covered, as it plans to release a gaming console/cockpit shaped just like the car’s cockpit, so you can race around in your own little cocoon in the relative safety of your home.
We don’t know how fast it goes. We don’t know where the batteries are, given that the car appears to be mostly wind tunnels under that cockpit. We don’t know if it’s ever going to make it to market. But boy, does it all look cool.
We’ll hopefully find out more on March 2 when that show floor opens, so stay tuned for pics and videos.
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 1, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you’re a frequent flyer.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
What is Connections?
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
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Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Here are today’s Connections categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections #994 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
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Little bite: CANAPÉ, FINGER FOOD, HORS D’OEUVRE, TAPA
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Construction equipment: HARD HAT, LADDER, NAIL GUN, TOOL BELT
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Vacation emoji: AIRPLANE, LUGGAGE, PALM TREE, SMILING FACE WITH SUNGLASSES
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Things you don’t eat that end in foods: COPYPASTA, JOHANNESBURGER, KNUCKLE SANDWICH, LICORICE PIZZA
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections 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? Get all the Strands hints you need for today’s puzzle.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.
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NYT Strands hints, answers for March 1, 2026
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you’re not on. your best behavior.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Dressing down
The words are related to discipline.
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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained
These words describe ways to chastise.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is The Riot Act.
NYT Strands word list for March 1
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Braidup
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The Riot Act
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Scold
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Castigate
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Reprimand
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Admonish
Looking for other daily online games? Mashable’s Games page has more hints, and if you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now!
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