This week’s roundup of book challenges and censorship attempts doesn’t dig into a couple of things. First, the political appeal of using censorship as a tactic for inciting fear and moral panic was already covered earlier this week, and second, the roundup will not be covering right-wing media’s bizarre claims that Attorney General Merrick Garland
Are we alone in the Universe? And if not, should we be excited – or afraid? These questions are as immediate as the latest Netflix hit and as primal as the ancient myths that associated the planets with spirits and gods. In 1686, Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle, the long-term secretary to the French Academy
“Radio made me,” once declared Fiddlin’ John Carson, one of the biggest stars in what was at the time called “hillbilly music” and widely considered the first person to ever record a country song. In the near-century since Carson made his grand declaration, several eras of stars have played the country radio game and found
Play video content BACKGRID Alec Baldwin is speaking on the death of Halyna Hutchins for the first time on camera — and he had a lot to say. The actor addressed a swarm of paps Saturday who were hounding him in Manchester, VT, where he and his family have been laying low since the fatal
phantom limb /ˈfan(t)əm’lim/ n. an often painful sensation of the presence of a limb that has been amputated. Welcome to Phantom Limbs, a recurring feature which will take a look at intended yet unproduced horror sequels and remakes – extensions to genre films we love, appendages to horror franchises that we adore – that were sadly
Let The Mandela Catalogue show you how pandemic-inspired horror should be done. By Eamon Levesque October 29, 2021 The Mandela Catalogue.Via YouTube. Songbird, the Michael Bay-produced dud that imagined a future Los Angeles overrun by COVID mutations, was a compelling example of how not to handle the pandemic on screen. How do you do it
Willie Nelson and his family have released a gentle cover of George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass” featuring lead vocals by Willie’s son Lukas Nelson. The track appears on the country great’s new album The Willie Nelson Family, due out Friday, Nov. 19. With a loose arrangement that gives it an intimate, back-porch feel, the
George Strait is paying powerful tribute to police officers and first responders of all kinds in his brand-new video for “The Weight of the Badge.” Strait premiered the video via his Facebook page on Thursday (Oct. 28), in honor of National First Responders Day. The emotionally stunning video intercuts footage of actual first responders going
For the uninitiated, the concept of a Ganni Girl is about dressing for yourself and nobody else. The Copenhagen-based label helmed by husband-and-wife designer duo Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup creates pieces that celebrate individuality and encourage self-expression—making you feel like the best “you” you can be, every time you wear it. Here, in an exclusive
Before it was even cast, Fifty Shades of Grey was destined to be the kind of movie that made its stars into overnight sensations. That proved to be true for Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan — both of whom have since gotten very real about the highs and lows of starring in the risque franchise.
Play video content HBO Bill Maher really got down to basics Friday night … with a really interesting chit-chat about toxic masculinity … and there’s enough here for you to decide which side you’re on. Atlantic writer, Caitlin Flanagan, squared off against Delaware Senator, Chris Coons, with an assist from BM. Caitlin railed on what
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phantom limb /ˈfan(t)əm’lim/ n. an often painful sensation of the presence of a limb that has been amputated. Welcome to Phantom Limbs, a recurring feature which will take a look at intended yet unproduced horror sequels and remakes – extensions to genre films we love, appendages to horror franchises that we adore – that were sadly
Although it’s just barely fall, Brett Young and Colbie Caillat are already dreaming of a white Christmas. In preparation for the holiday season, Caillat joins Young on a warm rendition of the holiday classic “White Christmas.” Caillat opens the iconic song before being joined by the “In Case You Didn’t Know” singer. From there, the pair take turns
Saquon Barkley was thinking about his alma mater before their huge game against Ohio State this weekend … ’cause he just hooked up each Penn State player up each player with his unreleased Nike signature kicks!! The Nittany Lions thanked the New York Giants star running back for sending over his Air Trainer 3 collab
Focus Features presents Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho, a twisty psycho-thriller with a great soundtrack, as Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch goes wider, testing the appeal of a director whose films have been called the arthouse equivalent of Marvel. Last Night, a time-bending genre tale, unspools on just over 3,000 screens, not exactly specialty
Sis – the moniker of Berkeley-based singer and multi-instrumentalist Jenny Gillespie Mason, the founder of Native Cat Recordings – has announced a new EP called Gnani. Following her 2019 album Gas Station Roses, the EP is due out January 7. Check out the lead single ‘Double Rapture’ below. “With poem titles like Dirty Sexy Poem
Lindsay Morgan is parting ways with The CW’s Walker. The actress will bow out of the series during Walker Season 2. Deadline first reported the news, revealing that it was Morgan’s decision to exit. Morgan plays Micki Ramirez on the reboot. “After much thoughtful consideration and introspection, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to
It’s no secret that October is our favorite month of the year here at Bloody Disgusting. Not surprisingly, it’s also our busiest time, and that seasonal chaos has certainly extended to the Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network. Below, you can catch up on what we’ve been creating! Acast Audio Fiction Week Over 80 years ago, Orson
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VICE World News has obtained alleged police footage of a UFO. Leaked by a government source with knowledge of the incident, the 55-second video was purportedly captured by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) cruiser’s dashcam early on April 24, 2011 in Selkirk, Manitoba. The recording simply shows the hood of a vehicle, a town,
Is there anything Jake Gyllenhaal hasn’t done? He’s played rocket scientist to nighttime news stringer to Marvel supervillain; he’s been nominated for an Oscar and showed off his musical theater prowess; he’s appeared in a Beyoncé and Jay-Z music video; and he once exited a late-night talk show set so gracefully, it turned into a
Murder and mayhem are just a few of the themes that make country music what it is. The genre wouldn’t be the same without a few outlaws and otherworldly reminders of mistakes we’ve made and long-dead love. From the ghosts of our past to prison walls to the cowboys and heroes we’ve always wanted to
Jake Paul‘s proving revenge really is a dish best served cold … ’cause after almost 2 years, he’s finally responding to Gigi Hadid, brutally clapping back over the drama surrounding Zayn Malik and her family. “Your ‘rEsPeCtFuL KiNg’ punched your mom in the face,” Paul Tweeted on Friday. Let’s explain. Jake’s beef with the model
Ice Cube is saying no to a $9 million payday, because he’s not saying yes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The rapper and actor is passing on his role in the upcoming movie, “Oh Hell No,” because he refused a request from producers to get the jab … according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ice Cube’s
When the world went into lockdown in March 2020, Charlotte Cornfield was in the middle of an artist residency founded by Howard Bilerman at the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada. It had almost been a year since she had issued her remarkable third album The Shape of Your Name, which was longlisted for the Polaris
Much like NECA, Dark Horse Direct is also celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead, with a limited edition Ash Williams statue now available for pre-order. “Dark Horse Direct and Renaissance Pictures have teamed up and are proud to introduce one of horror’s most iconic characters, Ash, from The Evil Dead! Poised
The film is Wright’s darkest, most personal offering yet. By Keith Phipps October 29, 2021 Photograph Courtesy of Greg Williams for Focus Features; Collage by Gabe Conte Edgar Wright’s new film Last Night in Soho is a dark psychological thriller with time-bending supernatural elements—the latest redefinition of expectations for what an Edgar Wright film is.