Every horror fan has their blind spots, those subgenres or movements in movies that they just haven’t gotten around to for whatever reason. The two biggest for me are giallo (which thanks to the Criterion Channel I’m currently working on) and the films of the first decade of the 21st century. For me it was
In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on September 20, 2024: Jamie xx, In Waves Jamie xx is back with a new album, In Waves, via Young. The follow-up to 2015’s In Colour boasts guest appearances from Robyn, Panda Bear, the Avalanches, his the xx
There is a special role in life that quite a few people get to play, and that is the role of grandparent. Some say being a grandfather or grandmother is better than being a parent, because you get to have all of the fun with the kids without having to deal with the more stressful
Play video content Selena Gomez’s keeping it raw and real, delivering a message to haters after opening up about her personal life — not being able to carry children, being bipolar — saying they can kindly “f*** off.” The actress got candid at the recent Women in Film event … she wants to be a
Every day, thousands of clothing brands fight for your attention across social media, TV, and the internet. With so many options to choose from, it can feel a bit overwhelming to find a brand that offers stylish, reliable, and unique options. Luckily enough, there is one brand out there that checks all of these boxes.
Way back in 2020, Hyperstrange, released their horror arcade FPS CROSSBOW: Bloodnight onto Steam, followed by the Nintendo Switch the next year. Hyperstrange has now announced that CROSSBOW: Bloodnight will be making its way onto PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series and Xbox One on September 27. Created by the developers of POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Erik Menéndez is outraged over the new Netflix series about how he and his brother Lyle notoriously murdered their parents in 1989 … and he says Ryan Murphy went out of his way to slander the infamous siblings! Here’s the deal … “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story” debuted Thursday on Netflix … dramatically
Lionsgate has released a brand new trailer for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, its coming-of-age comedy based on Barbara Robinson’s bestselling novel of the same name. “The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant,” reads the synopsis. “The
Netflix has released a first look at Wednesday Season 2, featuring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams and also confirms the show’s return with its release date. Netflix released a behind-the-scenes video teases a “bigger and more twisted” season, with returning cast members and exciting new additions. The release date for Wednesday Season 2 is set for
Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up travel itineraries and drinking entirely too much tea. She is a regular co-host on the All the Books podcast who especially loves
Rahim Redcar, the artist formerly known as Christine and the Queens, has announced a new album called HOPECORE. It comes out September 27. Check out the lead single ‘DEEP HOLES’ below. “Hopecore was made with tears, blood, and mostly an unwavering faith in the raw, pure expression of the soul,” Redcar explained in a press
Saturday Night Live’s 50th season’s place on the 2024 TV schedule was already exciting, especially with another presidential election for the NBC series to help make light of, but the anticipation rose a ton this week when the hosts and musical guests for the first five shows were announced. Ariana Grande is among the hosts,
After two movies and two seasons of a TV series, Outback murderer Mick Taylor will return in Wolf Creek: Legacy, recently announced as both the third installment and something of a reboot of Greg McLean’s horror franchise. But have no fear, John Jarratt is back as Mick Taylor. What can we expect from Wolf Creek: Legacy?
While Three Women Season 1 Episode 1 introduced us to our leading ladies, the next several installments will focus on only one central story per episode. Three Women’s Season 1 Episode 2 focused on Lina. Her story seemed the most relatable, and my heart broke for her. She was in a loveless marriage. Her husband
Annie Clark has announced a new version of her latest St. Vincent album, All Born Screaming, re-recorded entirely in Spanish. She worked with filmmaker and close friend Alan Del Rio Ortiz to translate the album’s lyrics. Titled Todos Nacen Gritando, the project is out November 15, and the lead single ‘Hombre Roto’ is out now.
Country legend will play Austin’s Long Center on October 17, exactly a half-century after he featured on ACL’s pilot episode in 1974 Exactly 50 years after Willie Nelson appeared on the debut episode of Austin City Limits, the country legend will once again return to the long-running series for a special concert celebrating its half-century
Fathom Events and Warner Bros.’ DC Studios are blasting off documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a favorite from Sundance, and Music Box has the festival’s Grand Jury Prize-winner In The Summers among a handful of solid new release including The Featherweight about boxer Willie Pep, and Who’s Afraid Of Nathan Law? a doc following the
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. How Booksellers Are Taking On Book Banners Publishers Weekly recently highlighted efforts by some indie booksellers to combat local book bans and get banned books into people’s hands. Big ups to Charley Rejsek of Austin’s
Since reciting her original poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021, Amanda Gorman has been on a mission to make a difference. She writes about the gun violence crisis in America, spreads awareness about threats to abortion care access, and even spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Gorman’s words
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! The Terminator Steelbook 4K UHD from Warner Bros. The Terminator will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a SteelBook 4K UHD +
After performing the song at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, Phoenix have teamed up with Angèle and Kavinsky for a studio version of ‘Nightcall’. Kavinsky originally wrote the track with Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, and Nicolas Winding Refn featured in the opening sequence of his 2011 film Drive. Take a listen below. Following
Keith Urban says the final song on his new High album is the most personal song he’s ever released. “Break the Chain” is about evaluating how you were raised, and (to borrow from the bridge) taking the best and discarding the rest. “We didn’t get to choose our family of origin or where we were
Eric Roberts is offering a mea culpa to his little sis, Julia Roberts, saying it wasn’t cool for him to take credit for her career years ago … and, he laments their fractured relationship. People released several excerpts from the prolific actor’s upcoming memoir, “Runaway Train” … where the outlet says he writes a public
Bianca Censori‘s latest look is surprisingly tame — at least by her usual standards — as she managed to keep her curves barely under wraps in a skintight getup that still gives serious “I left half my wardrobe at home” vibes. Kanye West‘s better half was spotted on a shopping spree with the rapper in
Play video content Vice President Kamala Harris is making her stance on the 2nd Amendment abundantly clear … issuing a bold warning to potential home intruders. The Democratic nominee for President sat down with Oprah Winfrey Thursday evening, and she voiced her support for the U.S. Constitution’s 2nd Amendment — which protects a citizen’s right
Just when you thought it was safe to take out the trash, the SCREAMBOX Original horror-comedy Crackcoon has been dated for streaming release in time for Halloween on October 1! The film has been fittingly described as “Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear” by Total Film, and you can watch the official trailer for Crackcoon below
“When a group of friends plays spin the bottle in a house marked by a brutal massacre, they unknowingly unleash an evil spirit and start dying in terrifying ways,” the official synopsis for the movie reads. “Now, the survivors must stick together to uncover the house’s dark secrets and end the bloodshed.” Spin The Bottle
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Everybody loves to watch movies and series! And when I say everybody, I do mean everybody. However, not all of us have the luxury of paying for expensive subscriptions on popular streaming platforms, and some are not fans of paying for things one can get for free. Over the past several years, online streaming platforms
Play video content BACKGRID Amber Rose is doubling down on Donald Trump‘s pet-eating conspiracy … she says Haitian immigrants are absolutely eating people’s cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio. Photogs got Amber at LAX on Thursday and asked her about Trump pushing the conspiracy at the debate and on the campaign trail, even though officials