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Warner Bros. Killed One Of The Best Movies Of The Year, Now It’s A Hit
By Drew Dietsch
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Juror #2 is the kind of movie audiences used to regularly get before the complete takeover of blockbusters: a taut, high-concept, adult thriller that isn’t full of spectacle and bombast. Directed by the iconic Clint Eastwood, a simple but complex story of a juror holding on to a horrific secret manages to maintain its tension and drama for less than two hours. It’s the kind of film we took for granted before Marvel changed movie theaters forever.
And that’s pretty apparent since Warner Bros. decided to kill Juror #2 before it even had a real chance at the box office.
Warner Bros. Is Guilty
Originally, Juror #2 was going to go straight to Max, the Warner Bros. streaming service. Immediately, film fans were confused that the movie was not going to receive a wide theatrical release. It has a notable ensemble cast, is a polished production, and is from a director with a storied history with the movie studio. The idea that the movie was going to completely skip theaters was more than a little odd.
Then, Warner Bros. changed their tune and decided to give Juror #2 an extremely limited theatrical run in the United States. The movie played in less than fifty theaters in the country and Warner Bros. didn’t report the box office earnings. Thankfully, the film did get an international theatrical release but that is rarely enough to make a serious dent in the cultural landscape these days.
Now, Juror #2 is heading to Max to stream on December 20 and is being branded as a Max Original. Will it manage to discover a bigger audience there instead of at the movie theaters? We’ll never know thanks to Warner Bros., but we can report something that seems obvious: people really, really like this movie.
Juror #2 Hits Big, No Thanks To Warner Bros.
Juror #2 released on video-on-demand rental platform iTunes and immediately shot to the number one spot. As of this writing, it is still the number one movie on iTunes five days later. Audiences were clearly intrigued about the film and energized enough by it to spend their money to rent it. In an age where “I’ll wait until it ends up on my streaming service” has become the de facto position for many consumers’ approach to movies, seeing a film like Juror #2 get such a large response from people willing to rent it says something worthwhile.
Audiences are always going to show up for your next blockbuster that has a multi-million dollar marketing campaign behind it. Everyone agog at the historic success of Barbie don’t seem to account for that film’s billion-dollar marketing budget. A movie like Juror #2 – surely given an infinitesimal fraction of Barbie’s marketing budget – managed to cut through the noise of every other piece of content vying for your attention. People want to see this movie.
So, good job, Warner Bros., for once again shooting yourself in the foot with a widely celebrated movie for adults. I doubt dumping Juror #2 is going to do wonders for your Max subscription numbers. Maybe the reason we don’t get movies like Juror #2 as often as we should has less to do with the audience and more to do with movie studios not knowing what the hell they are doing.
Watch Juror #2. It’s a damn good movie that shouldn’t need to fight to finds its audience.
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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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