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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Happy Gilmore 2' review: Good to see Adam Sandler, but it's not on par with the original
movie review HAPPY GILMORE 2 Running time: 114 minutes. Rated PG-13 (strong language, crude/sexual material, partial nudity and some thematic material). On Netflix. It's fitting that the sequel to Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore' landed on Netflix. Weird to think now, given its enduring popularity, but the 1996 comedy, although profitable, didn't do huge box office at movie theaters. It settled for No. 38 that year. Then, thanks to cable TV reruns at home, dumb fun 'Happy' turned into an endlessly quotable 1990s classic. Teens loved it, which is not surprising considering Sandler has always been an overgrown kid. The memorable lines are endless. 'The Price is Wrong, b—h!,' 'You suck, jackass!,' 'Tap tap taparoo' — each one worthy of being slapped on a T-shirt. So, the small screen suits 'Happy.' The bigger question is: Did we need more 'Gilmore' 29 years later? Eh, not really. But, like the belligerent man who dreamed of being a hockey player and unwillingly ended up King of the Putting Green instead, it's here anyway. Without question, the followup isn't as hilarious as the original. Who honestly expected it to be? And a good 20 minutes could have been trimmed. But '2' is warm and comfortable, features another untethered performance from Sandler that only he can give, and is less lazy than I feared. 'Murder Mystery 2,' it is not. Phew. 4 Happy Gilmore takes up the clubs again 29 years later. Scott Yamano/Netflix Back at the keyboard, co-writers Sandler and Tim Herlihy pump in a lot of fan service (just about every 1996 scene is replayed) and a little fan fury. After a quick montage of what Happy's been up to the past three decades — superstardom, product endorsements, trophies, a pack of wild kids, hosting 'SNL' — the man accidentally kills his wife Virginia (Julie Bowen, back for five minutes) with his famed running driver swing. A big swing, to say the least. The surely controversial move is much darker than the gator-head shock death of Carl Weathers' Chubbs' from the first. And it starts the movie off on a somber note. Happy's now a single dad who becomes an alcoholic and works at a grocery store. When his dancer daughter Vienna (Adam's actual daughter Sunny Sandler) wants to go to a pricey Parisian ballet school, he finally picks up the clubs again to foot the bill. 4 The film makes a controversial move with Julie Bowen's Virginia. Scott Yamano/Netflix Clearly, there is not much in the way of plot. Well, there is a overwrought thread about a sexed-up PGA competitor called Maxi Golf (perhaps that's a dig at LIV). But it's hard to root for the PGA like it's some penniless underdog. To puff things up, there are about five million celebrity cameos. Really, if you make star spotting into a drinking game during 'Happy Gilmore 2,' you'll be dead by the credits. Some of the core cast return: Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, who's released from an asylum, Ben Stiller's Hal and Kevin Nealon. 4 Happy's old nemesis Scooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) returns. AP But it's the clown car full of newcomers, from Jon Lovitz to Eminem, who chew up the scenery beyond recognition. A peek at the madness: Bad Bunny, Happy's soft-spoken new caddy, rubs honey all over Travis Kelce's body during a fantasy sequence before Taylor Swift's boyfriend is attacked by a bear. The cast also adds plenty of real pro golfers, such as Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, John Daly and Scottie Scheffler. You get the vibe that they all love the '96 movie. The downside of having a cast of trillions, though, is that we never really get to know any of these new people. They jump in, crack a joke and beeline to craft services. A-listers constantly popping up like a long game of Whack-A-Mole grows gimmicky. 4 John Daly is one of several real golfers to appear in 'Happy Gilmore 2.' AP And, predictably, because Happy has already been the most famous golfer in the world, the ragtag road to victory doesn't feel as euphoric as the last time. Nothing does. Regular-guy Sandler is deservedly a favorite actor of the masses. However, the actor's angry shouting and pummeling hecklers played better when he was a 29-year-old rebel from 'SNL.' Now double that, he comes off more like Casey Affleck in 'Manchester by the Sea,' only funny. Still, 'Happy Gilmore 2' works well enough for what it is. But, please, please, please, keep you hands off 'The Wedding Singer,' 'Billy Madison' and 'The Waterboy.' You can't do it!
The Herald Scotland
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Bid to turn Musselburgh pub into convenience store
The pub, which was previously known as The Hole in the Wa', had reopened as the Tap in October 2023, but in December it announced its closure. Read More: The plans for the new shop have been lodged with East Lothian Council asking for a change of use from public house to retail store as well as planning permission for the internal fit out. Floor plans for the new shop reveal a section has been identified as a 'beer store' to be included in what was formerly a seated corner of the public bar. The public bar and lounge will be merged into one large sales area with office space at the back retained. USave says it is one of the fastest growing chains of shops in Scotland with around 200 branches. It already operates a store on Musselburgh High Street and the New Street branch, if approved will be its second in East Lothian. The chain says it aims to provide a 'one-stop-shop' for all essentials and has been involved in supporting local and community causes including teaming up with Edinburgh Helping Hands to provide football practice sessions for children as well as supporting the Viral Kindness Scotland project which created a free hub for local services and people in need to find each other during the pandemic. The planning application is currently with East Lothian planners and can be viewed on its website.
Finextra
26-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
CaixaBank rolls out iPhone Tap to Pay
CaixaBank has today launched Apple's Tap To Pay solution on iPhone to enable businesses in Spain to seamlessly and securely accept in-person payments with the iPhone, without any additional hardware or payment terminal needed. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. With Tap To Pay on iPhone, merchants can accept payments with contactless cards and mobile payments, including Apple Pay and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the Smartphone TPV app. CaixaBank has become the first financial institution in Spain that allows its business customers to operate easily with their iPhone. Improved purchasing experience With Tap to Pay on iPhone, at checkout, merchants will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant's iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone uses built-in security and privacy features to help protect your business and customer data. Apple doesn't store card numbers or transaction information on Apple servers, so merchants and customers can rest assured that their data stays theirs. * Merchants can unlock contactless payment acceptance within minutes through the TPV Smartphone iOS app on an iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS. Thanks to the support of global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard, businesses can rely on a robust experience, with high security standards and universal acceptance, contributing to improving the experience of both the customer and the business offering the service. It is an ideal application for businesses that require mobility and flexibility, such as professionals who travel to their homes to carry out work, restaurants, shops that distribute goods, large establishments, among others. CaixaBank, leader in services for businesses, professionals and self-employed workers The launch of Tap To Pay reinforces CaixaBank's leadership in services to businesses. Through Comercia Global Payments, the bank manages more than 805,000 POS in stores and has a market share of 30.5%. Thanks to its specialisation model, CaixaBank is a benchmark for businesses, professionals and self-employed workers, offering solutions tailored to their needs. The customer service is provided by CaixaBank Negocios, the division that develops products and services tailored to their specific needs, with close and comprehensive advice, not only through financial support, but also through support in their day-to-day management. Comercia Global Payments' mission is to provide the highest quality payment management service in the world, through solid partnerships and a strong commitment to our customers and employees. As a subsidiary of CaixaBank and Global Payments, Comercia Global Payments shares the objectives of these companies by offering the best and most complete payment management service to the greatest number of customers and intermediaries to meet their needs with flexibility and high adaptability. Innovation, continuous improvement and exceeding our customers' expectations are among the company's core values, a benchmark for the entire organisation and the key to our management model. Comercia Global Payments has strengthened its position as a leading payment service provider in Spain. * The encrypted card numbers are stored temporarily on the iPhone only for transactions carried out in Storage and forward mode.
Business Standard
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Tap Capital Sets Ambitious Growth Plans with ₹2,000 Crore Deployment Target for FY26
India PR Distribution Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 20: Tap Capital, a fintech platform revolutionizing modern-age debt financing and working capital solutions for Indian businesses, is planning to deploy ₹2,000 crore in capital for FY26. This milestone follows a strong FY25, during which the company disbursed ₹900 crore across its core offerings in SME financing. Founded by Nishchay Nath, Soumya Kushwaha (both IIM Ahmedabad alumni) and Himanshu Chowdhary (IIT Kharagpur), Tap Capital is transforming how Indian MSMEs access capital offering fast, digital, and structured credit through its proprietary tech-first lending infrastructure. "In FY25, we validated our thesis: there's a large, untapped demand for working capital and structured debt among high-quality SMEs," said Nishchay Nath, Founder & CEO. "Our ability to deploy ₹900 crore through efficient origination and distribution proves the power of our platform. With the partnerships we've built and the demand we're seeing, ₹2,000 crore in FY26 is an achievable and strategic leap." Strategic Partnerships Fueling Momentum Tap Capital's FY26 trajectory is supported by key partnerships with one of India's leading NBFCs. These alliances have bolstered Tap's ability to scale responsibly, maintain high credit quality, and expand across new sectors and geographies. With a fully digital, embedded-finance approach, Tap is bridging the ₹25 lakh crore credit gap faced by India's MSMEs--many of whom are underserved by traditional lenders. As India's economy gains momentum, structured debt and working capital demand is expected to surge, positioning Tap Capital at the forefront of this transformation. ultra: Investments for the Next-Gen Investor On the retail investor front, Tap Group also operates ultra, a fixed income investments platform that is redefining how India's emerging wealth class builds long-term returns. ultra offers curated, institutional-grade products including Invoice discounting, Asset Leasing, Fractional Real Estate, Private Equity & Pre-IPOs & Minerals like gold and silver. With high-yield fixed income options, full transparency, and rapid digital onboarding, ultra is giving access to opportunities that were once reserved for institutions and insiders. In FY25, several of ultra's products delivered record-high IRRs, far surpassing traditional public-market returns, making it one of India's most compelling platforms for intelligent wealth creation. Among ultra's standout offerings is Invoice Discounting investment, where one can purchase invoices for blue-chip-backed businesses. With tenures as short as 30 to 90 days and predictable pay-outs, the product offers liquidity and confidence making it ideal for modern customers looking for short-duration fixed income exposure with minimal volatility. Another core product, Asset Leasing investment, allows users to co-own income generating assets like medical equipment, electronics, or office infrastructure leased to corporates. This creates steady, passive monthly cash flow, serving as a powerful fixed income tool with real-world utility and low correlation to public market cycles. As a group, Tap is building a financial engine that serves both sides of the economic spectrum, providing high-quality structured credit to India's underbanked SMEs and unlocking access to fixed income products. By bridging institutional-grade opportunities with cutting-edge tech, Tap is reshaping the future of wealth and credit in India, quietly, efficiently, and at scale.
Entrepreneur
14-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur UK's London 100: Tewke
Industry: Technology Tewke is reimagining the most familiar device in the home - the light switch. The startup builds intelligent hardware and software that makes any room smart and responsive. The idea came after moving into a dream home with a high-end automation system, Piers Daniell was struck by how clunky and inaccessible it was. When his in-laws couldn't even turn on the lights, it became clear that smart homes often aren't user-friendly. Worse, the "advanced" tech burned through over £1,200 in monthly energy bills. A few simple changes cut costs in half, revealing that smarter - not more complex - solutions were the answer. Tewke's first product, Tap, replaces the traditional light switch with a sleek, AI-powered interface that learns how each room is used. It helps reduce energy use by up to 30% and can cut bills by 50%, all without compromising on design or usability. Tewke deserves a spot for creating bold, stylish tech in the UK that tackles a global problem with a local, design-driven approach.
