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Spider-Man Brand New Day first reviews: Critics hail Tom Holland’s ‘pitch-perfect performance’, Sadie Sink shines

Spider-Man Brand New Day first reviews: Critics hail Tom Holland’s ‘pitch-perfect performance’, Sadie Sink shines

First reactions to Tom Holland-led Spider-Man: Brand New Day are here, and it seems the Marvel superhero has managed to get into the place he wanted to be. Just after a worldwide premiere, journalists and critics have high praise for Tom’s work in the latest installment of the superhero film franchise. Some of them have even named it the best Spider-Man movie so far. In addition, some early reviews highlight that the film contains several pleasant surprises with regards to the plot twists and the development of particular character, embodied by Sadie Sink. Spider-Man: Brand New Day first reactions: Tom Holland is winning critics over, film called the best yet. First reviews of journalists and critics Deadline’s George McKay called Spider-Man: Brand New Day “a spectacular love letter to Spider-Man” and “inarguably the best Spider-Man movie to date.” He wrote on X, “#SpiderManBrandNewDay is a spectacular love letter to Spider-Man as a character and the world surrounding him. Tom Holland, Zendaya and especially scene-stealer Sadie Sink blend together to make inarguably the best Spider-Man movie …

Where is Aaron Larson now? Latest update on Jacob Wetterling’s friend as ABC 20/20 episode shines light on kidnapping

Where is Aaron Larson now? Latest update on Jacob Wetterling’s friend as ABC 20/20 episode shines light on kidnapping

The Jacob Wetterling case left the country and the small Minnesota town terrified. The child was kidnapped back in 1989 and his body would only be found years later. Now a new ABC 20/20 episode is bringing the case back into the spotlight and focus has gone to Aaron Larson, Wetterling’s best friend, who along with the victim’s brother was present when he was taken by a masked man all those years back. Jacob Wetterling was cycling back home with his brother, Trevor, and best friend, when the 11-year-old was kidnapped by a masked man. (X/@MSHPTrooperF) What happened to Jacob Wetterling? Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped and murdered when he was just eleven years old. Wetterling and his brother, Trevor, and friend, Aaron Larson, were biking when a stranger stopped them and asked them to put their bikes down in the ditch and lie face down. At the time Trevor was ten and Aaron was eleven. He asked them to run and not look back, threatening to shoot them otherwise. When the were united and finally …

Varavu movie review: Joju George shines in an otherwise dull revenge saga  | Movie-review News

Varavu movie review: Joju George shines in an otherwise dull revenge saga  | Movie-review News

7 min readHyderabadJul 16, 2026 05:26 PM IST There was a time when a Shaji Kailas film meant a specific thing in Malayalam cinema. It meant a larger-than-life hero, a powerful villain with a backstory worth caring about, heavy dialogues delivered with chest-thumping conviction, and action sequences that shook the single screens of Kerala. From Ekalavyan and Commissioner to Narasimham and Aaraam Thampuran, the director built a filmography across the 90s and early 2000s that defined what mass cinema looked like in the state. Then the industry moved on. New-wave filmmakers changed the grammar. Audiences changed their expectations. And Shaji Kailas seemed like a man out of time. Varavu, his new film with Joju George, is an attempt to prove that the old grammar still works. It does, but only in parts. The film is set in the tea plantation country around Munnar, Marayoor and Kanthalloor, where land ownership and estate politics are not just business but instruments of generational power. At the centre of it is Paulson, played by Joju George. He is a …

Axar Patel Shines as India Outclass England by Six Wickets

Axar Patel Shines as India Outclass England by Six Wickets

An all-rounder performance from Axar Patel has set up India’s 6-wicket victory against England in the 1st ODI match played at Birmingham. He picked four wickets and smashed an unbeaten 57 runs, guiding the side towards victory and secure 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After choosing to bat first, England’s Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell opened the innings while Jasprit Bumrah opened the bowling attack. The duo forged a decent start, scoring 51 runs in the power play. However, Gurnoor Brar broke the partnership and bagged the wickets of the openers in the 13th over. Bethell scored 14 runs off 31 deliveries, while Ben Duckett added 43 runs. Joe Root came to bat at No. 3 while Harry Brook came to bat at No.4. Bumrah bagged his first wicket, dismissing Brook for 1 run. As Joe Root tried to stabilise the innings, England lost two more wickets as Prasidh Krisha strike twice in the 17th over. He bagged the wicket of Jos Buttler (5) and Sam Curran (0). With the dismissal of Will Jacks …

Smriti Mandhana shines with 83 as India bowled out for 285

Smriti Mandhana shines with 83 as India bowled out for 285

3 min readJul 10, 2026 11:47 PM IST At 189/3 after 44 overs, India appeared to have seized control of the opening day of the one-off Test at Lord’s. But a brief stoppage after Harmanpreet Kaur required treatment on her left arm disrupted India’s rhythm, offering England a chance to reset. The hosts capitalised immediately. Issy Wong, who had already broken the 64-run stand between Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues before lunch, claimed the wicket England desperately needed four balls after play resumed, dismissing Smriti Mandhana for 83. From a position where they looked set to dominate, India lost their last six wickets for 96 runs, handing England a route back into the contest. Mandhana was the architect of India’s recovery after early setbacks, producing an innings that blended her trademark fluency with patience. After Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia fell cheaply to leave India at 24/2, the left-hander assumed responsibility alongside Rodrigues. She countered England’s early movement by punishing anything overpitched and pulling confidently whenever the seamers dropped short. Crisp drives through cover, authoritative …

Newman Nyamhuri Shines as Zimbabwe Seals 25-Run Victory Against Bangladesh

Newman Nyamhuri Shines as Zimbabwe Seals 25-Run Victory Against Bangladesh

A comprehensive all-round performance from Newman Nyamhuri has set up a 25-run victory against Bangladesh in the 1st ODI match played at Harare. He amassed 33 runs and bagged two wickets in his spell, setting up a 1-0 lead in the ongoing ODI series. Being invited to bat first, Brian Bennett and Ben Curran opened the innings for Zimbabwe while Taskin Ahmed opened the bowling attack. Curran got dismissed on a run out for 18 runs while Taskin Ahmed bagged the wicket of Brian Bennett for 17 runs. Ahmed bagged his second wicket, dismissing Craig Ervine for a duck. With Sikandar Raza and Wessely Madhevere at the crease, Zimbabwe secured 39 runs in the power play. Nahid Rana bagged the wickets of Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere cheaply. He continued to pick the wickets of Clive Madande, Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans to complete his six-wicket haul while Mehidy Hasan bagged the wicket of Newman Nyamhuri. Newman Nyamhuri and Richard Ngarava forged a 63-run partnership as the side posted 141 runs in their innings. Nahid …

Matt Short Shines as Unicorns Seal Five-Wicket Triumph vs MI New York

Matt Short Shines as Unicorns Seal Five-Wicket Triumph vs MI New York

A brilliant spell from Matt Short has powered a five-wicket victory for San Francisco Unicorns to the 5-wicket victory against MI New York at Pomona. His 4/17 has set up MI New York to crumble for a low score during the clash. By this win, they climbed to the top of the MLC 2026 points table. Being invited to bat first, Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock opened the innings for MI New York, while Xavier Bartlett opened the bowling attack. Bartlett bagged the wicket of Quinton de Kock for duck while Brody Couch dismissed Monank Patel for 11 runs. With Tajinder Dhillon and Shakib Al Hasan got dismissed cheaply, Nicholas Pooran and Pollard are at crease as MI New York added 44 runs in the powerplay. With back to back dismissals, MI New York went on to score only 104 runs in their 20 over innings. Matthew Short bagged four wickets each while Brody Couch bagged three wickets respectively. Corbin Bosch was the leading run scorer for the side with 21 runs off 22 …

Brody Couch Shines as San Francisco Unicorns Seals 2-Wicket Victory Against Orcas

Brody Couch Shines as San Francisco Unicorns Seals 2-Wicket Victory Against Orcas

A brilliant performance from Brody Couch has secured a thrilling 2-wicket victory for San Francisco Unicorns against Seattle Orcas on June 27 at Oakland. His 3/41 and 26* runs played a crucial role in the Unicorns’ win against Orcas. By this win, San Francisco retained their fourth spot in the MLC 2026 points table. After choosing to bat first, Tim Seifert and Shayan Jahangir opened the innings while Xavier Bartlett opened the bowling attack. The duo forged a solid start, scoring 60 runs for the 1st wicket. Xavier Bartlett bagged the first wicket, dismissing Tim Seifert for 32 runs. With Shayan Jahangir and Matthew Breetzke at the crease, Seattle Orcas scored 83 runs in the power play. The duo forged a 78-run partnership for the second wicket, where Shayan Jahangir smashed a fifty and scored 62 runs before being dismissed by 62 runs. Breetzke also smashed a century, but other batters lost wickets at intervals. With a small contribution from Ali Sheikh and Dasun Shanaka, Seattle Orcas scored 191 runs before losing all 10 wickets. …

Donovan Ferreira, Milne Shines as Super Kings to 6-Wicket Victory Against MI New York

Donovan Ferreira, Milne Shines as Super Kings to 6-Wicket Victory Against MI New York

A stunning performance from Donovan Ferreira and Adam Milne has powered Texas Super Kings to a 6-wicket victory against MI New York. Ferreira (3/18) and Adam Milne (2/22) have set up TSK’s massive win against MI New York. By this win, they secured a top spot in the MLC 2026 Points table. After being invited to bat first, MI New York’s Monank Patel and Quinton de Kock opened the innings, while Abimanyu Lamba opened the bowling attack. Adam Milne brought the first breakthrough, dismissing Monank Patel for 2 runs. He bagged his second wicket, dismissing Ryan Rickelton for 5 runs. Tajinder Dhillon added 22 runs before being dismissed by Hardus Vijone, and with Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran at the crease, MI New York scored 50 runs in the powerplay. Quinton de Kock was dismissed for 20 runs, and Kieron Pollard was dismissed for a duck, MI New York lost 5 wickets for 52 runs. With Pooran and Corey Anderson’s dismissals, MI New York further struggled to cope with runs. With Corbin Bosch and …

Matt Renshaw Shines as Australia Seals Series Win Against Bangladesh

Matt Renshaw Shines as Australia Seals Series Win Against Bangladesh

A stunning knock from Matt Renshaw has sealed Australia’s series win after a narrow 7-run victory against Bangladesh at Chattogram. His unbeaten 89* runs off 52 deliveries has set up Australia to post a decent total and successfully defended the total. After choosing to bat first, Australia’s Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh opened the innings while Nasum Ahmed opened the bowling attack. Nasum Ahmed bagged the first wicket for Bangladesh dismissing Joshn Inglis for 11 runs. Nahid Rana picked the second wicket for Tigers dismissing Cooper Connolly for 1 run. With Mustafizur Rahman bagging the wicket of Mitchell Marsh for 20 runs, Australia lost 3 wickets for 44 runs. However, a partnership from Tim David and Matt Renshaw has revived their innings forging a 97-run partnership for fourth wicket. The partnerhsip included Matt Renshaw’s fifty and Abdul Gaffar Saqlain broke the crucial partnership dismissing Tim David for 45 runs. Nasum Ahmed bagged his second wicket dismissing Nikhil Chaudhary for 8 runs and with Matt Renshaw and Joel Davies at crease, Australia scored 196 runs in …