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Woman Of The Hour Review: It's The Number One Thriller On Netflix For Good Reason
By TeeJay Small
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Netflix subscribers may have already heard of the new true story thriller Woman of the Hour, which released on the streamer on October 18. Though the film is still quite fresh, it has already built up a ton of buzz online, and is currently listed at number 1 on the Netflix streaming charts. Critics and audiences alike have been heaping praise on Woman of the Hour with stellar reviews, making the film one of the most highly-rated outings of 2024.
For those who don’t know, Woman of the Hour centers on a woman named Sheryl Bradshaw, who attempts to launch her newfound career as a screen actor in the rough-and-tumble world of Hollywood in the late 1970s. Though she frequently fails to impress casting directors in auditions for works of fiction, Bradshaw’s agent convinces her to appear as a contestant on an episode of The Dating Game, in order to gain more exposure. Bradshaw reluctantly agrees and quickly sees herself asking leading questions to a panel of three male suitors, offering an all-expenses-paid date to the winner.
What neither Sheryl nor the producers of The Dating Game realized while filming the show, however, is that one of the male suitors on the panel is a violent serial killer with a number of sexual assault and child kidnapping convictions on his criminal record. This may be a minor spoiler for Woman of the Hour, but the serial killer, Rodney Alcala, actually won the real-life episode of The Dating Game upon which the film is based, before ramping up his streak of murders and assaults all over the country. While the film takes a few liberties with the true story, the broad strokes of Woman of the Hour are all absolutely true, making the film a complete heart-stopper.
Though Woman of the Hour is still fresh on streaming, the film originally premiered over a year ago at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie, which stars Anna Kendrick as Sheryl Bradshaw, also serves as the directorial debut of the Twilight actress. Anna Kendrick’s direction has been widely hailed by critics, audiences, and her own co-stars in the film, making her one of the most exciting new filmmakers to step behind the camera.
In addition to Anna Kendrick, Woman of the Hour also stars Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Nicolette Robinson, Autumn Best, and hilarious stand-up comedian Pete Holmes. Audiences everywhere have been responding well to the terrifying thriller, as evidenced by the film’s near-perfect 91 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Personally, I was quite drawn to the bizarre story of the film, as I had never heard of the serial killer Rodney Alcala prior to its release.
After watching the movie, I did a deep dive into Alcala’s life and his crimes and was absolutely nauseated by what I found. Woman of the Hour does an excellent job at painting the man as a monster without going overboard and displaying the sort of thing that would have the film labeled with an NC-17 rating and thrown off of any respectable streaming service. The film offers a viewing experience that highlights the women impacted by Alcala’s crimes, including one brave and ingenious young girl who managed to outsmart the violent psychopath.
Those interested in checking out Woman of the Hour today should stream the film on Netflix and keep an eye out for whatever Anna Kendrick does next, both as a performer and as a filmmaker.
WOMAN OF THE HOUR REVIEW SCORE
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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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