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Sprouted from a Henry James novella, Bertrand Bonello’s The Beast is a melodrama set at the end of human feeling. Told with vague sci-fi mechanics, the film unveils a technofascist AI-run future. Its world is depopulated and barren. Architecture and interior design are minimalist and sterile. It’s a Mark Fisher incarnation of the year 2044,

Mali Velasquez is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Texas and is now based in Nashville, Tennessee. After posting a video of herself performing an early version of ‘Bobby’ – a song in which she lays down memories surrounding the loss of her mother when she was in high school – producer Josef “Jos” Kuhn

A comprehensive Taylor-themed survey of your non-Taylor filmed-entertainment options By Esther Zuckerman October 12, 2023 Photograph: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Have you heard? A little-known artist is releasing a small film this weekend. Just kidding: It’s time for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour to hit screens across the country and for the Swifties in

The world of horology is vast, with timepieces ranging from the seemingly simple to the intricately elaborate. Among these fierce watch companies, NOMOS Glashütte delivers another beautiful, intricate timepiece — Autobahn Neomatik 41 Date. Let’s take a closer look at this wonderful watch. Design At first glance, the Autobahn Neomatik 41 strikes as a minimalistic

Ice Spice made her debut as the musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live last night (October 14). She performed ‘In Ha Mood’ and, following a surprise introduction from Taylor Swift, the recent single ‘Pretty Girl’ alongside Rema. Watch it happen below. Prior to Swift’s appearance during the SNL season premiere, Travis Kelce also made

Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone, and Benny Safdie excel as ethically challenged do-gooders in a wild, merciless new Showtime series. By Ariel LeBeau October 13, 2023 Nathan Fielder as Asher and Emma Stone as Whitney in The Curse.Beth Garrabrant/Showtime Around the time the second prosthetic penis appears, the first episode of The Curse makes it clear

The songs on the rest, like the voices of boygenius, are often tangled up. Phoebe Bridgers uses that exact phrase on ‘Voyager’, relaying the intimate language of a chaotic relationship that echoes the one she longed to escape on boygenius’ 2018 self-titled EP. When she first played the song at a London show in July 2022,

The first lyric on Daydreamer might be its best. “I don’t wanna waste my time again obsessing ‘bout how nothing fits,” indie rocker Molly Burch sings on the string-heavy ‘Made of Glass’. This lyric, and others like it that jumped out when listening to her fourth album, are astoundingly tuned-in to the angst, loneliness, and

It won’t make you forget Niles, Daphne or Eddie, but Kelsey Grammer still brings the tossed salads and scrambled eggs By Esther Zuckerman October 13, 2023 Paramount + Dr. Frasier Crane is an extremely adaptable character. If you count reruns, he’s been on television since 1984, when he first walked into the eponymous Boston bar

The Libertines have announced their first new album in over eight years. The follow-up to 2015’s Anthems for Doomed Youth is called All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade, and it’s out on March 8. Check out its first single, ‘Run, Run, Run’, below. The Libertines recorded the new album with producer Dimitri Tikovoï, and all

PinkPantheress has announced that her debut album, Heaven Knows, is set to arrive on November 10. Its first single, ‘Capable of Love’, is officially out now alongside a video directed by Aidan Zamiri. Watch and listen below. Following 2021’s to hell with it, the LP finds the British singer collaborating with Greg Kurstin, Mura Masa,

An oral history of a flawless 87 seconds of comedy, as told by the writers and actors who wanted it that way By Ralph Jones October 12, 2023 Photographs: Brooklyn 99; Collage: Gabe Conte If you’ve been on the internet in the past five years, chances are the video for the Brooklyn Nine-Nine sketch “I

Annie Trevorah, an award-winning British artist, will unveil her solo exhibition Triffids at Pump House Gallery from the 18th to the 22nd of October, 2023. Curated by Francesca Dobbe and advised by Kensu Oteng, the exhibition takes inspiration from John Wyndham’s post-apocalyptic novel The Day of the Triffids (1951), in which a carnivorous plant runs amok across

The world of casino gaming is not merely a domain of chance and strategy; it’s also a realm profoundly influenced by the intricate workings of the human mind.  The psychology of betting delves into the deep recesses of our emotions and the profound impact they exert on our experiences in the world of casinos.  This

Under fire for his portrayal of Sam Bankman-Fried and The Blind Side‘s Michael Oher, the bestselling author responds to his critics: “What I set out to do is leave a hole for the reader to make up their own minds.” By Brett Martin October 12, 2023 Michael Houtz; Getty Images Michael Lewis is feeling just

Zach Condon has unveiled ‘The Tern’, the latest offering from Beirut’s upcoming album Hadsel – out November 10 on Pompeii. It follows lead single ‘So Many Plans’. Check it out below. “The base of this song comes from an old Roland synthesizer and drum machine part which I had lying around from a previous Berlin

Fenne Lily has announced an expanded edition of her latest album Big Picture. It includes the bonus track ‘Hollywood and Fear’, which is out today. Listen to it below. “Do I want to be right or to be kind?” Lily asks in the new song. “It’s something my mum asked me constantly when I was

The ‘Tickled’ filmmaker found another nonfiction rabbit hole to go down–and it nearly destroyed him. By Vince Mancini October 10, 2023 Photographs: Madman Entertainment Like a real-life incarnation of the most annoying people you’ve ever tangled with online, Michael Organ– antagonist and subject of David Farrier’s latest documentary Mister Organ, streaming now in the usual

Another Sky have unveiled a new song called ‘Uh Oh!’. It follows the band’s recent outings ‘Psychopath’, ‘A Feeling’, and ‘Burn the Way’. Check it out below. “’Uh Oh!; soundtracks a literal fall into the Thames, vocalist Catrin Vincent said in a statement. “The song is the flip side to “Fell In Love With The

In an age where digital photos are the norm, it’s easy to forget the sheer pleasure of holding a physical photograph in your hands. Yet, there’s something magical about seeing your favourite moments captured on canvas or turned into a stunning piece of art that can adorn your walls. In this article, we’ll explore some

Chvrches singer Lauren Mayberry has shared her second solo single, ‘Shame’, following last month’s ‘Are You Awake?’. Listen to it below. Mayberry had this to say about the new song in a statement: I had the idea for a while of a song that had the tagline of “what a shame”, but in a sarcastic

Bad Bunny has announced a new album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, which is set to arrive on Friday, October 13. The Puerto Rican singer has already previewed the record, which follows last year’s Un Verano Sin Ti, with the singles ‘Where She Goes’ and ‘Un Preview’. Check out a teaser for

Nashville singer-songwriter Madi Diaz has announced her new album, Weird Faith, which arrives on February 9, 2024 via ANTI-. According to Diaz, the follow-up to 2021’s History Of a Feeling “chronicles a new relationship, but also a new relationship to myself.” Lead single ‘Same Risk’ is out today alongside an accompanying video co-directed by Diaz

In today’s digital age, our computers have become more than just tools for work and productivity. They have transformed into gateways to endless entertainment and fun. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or connect with others, your computer can be a source of joy. In this blog post, we will explore eight

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the way we consume entertainment has undergone a significant transformation. With advancements in technology and changing societal norms, entertainment has become more diverse and inclusive than ever before. The modern era has brought about a redefinition of entertainment, catering to diverse audiences in ways that were previously unimaginable. In this

An absurdist satire of cis masculinity—with sewer monsters By Esther Zuckerman October 9, 2023 The new movie Dicks: The Musical opens with a disclaimer of sorts. “The following film was bravely written by two homosexuals, the first time gay men have ever written anything.” It continues: “These same two LGBTQ+ gay guys are also starring

Your first look at the ‘Euphoria’ actor’s thriller ‘Lucky Day,’ set for release only months after his passing By Vince Mancini October 9, 2023 Well Go USA Entertainment This week we get our first look at Your Lucky Day, an action thriller starring Euphoria’s Angus Cloud, whose death on July 31 was eventually ruled an