Film criticism is meant to help audiences navigate the ever-growing sea of new releases, but there’s an undeniable divide between many professional critics and the general public. The horror genre has an especially troubled history with conflicting opinions, with certain films only being considered “classics” decades after loyal fans insisted that negative reviews were mistaken.
Trisha Yearwood has released a new, acoustic recording of her debut single, “She’s in Love With the Boy,” to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of her debut album. Yearwood released her self-titled debut album on July 2, 1991, and the record was an immediate hit. “She’s in Love With the Boy” served as
Kate Middleton attended Wimbledon on Friday, and she arrived looking as stylish as ever. She wore a midi pleated navy blue and white polka-dot skirt by Alessandra Rich, paired with a white blouse, a navy blazer, and white heels. She matched the whole ensemble with a white Mulberry “Amberley” handbag, Simone Rocha pearl earrings, and
Trying truly is one of the best shows on TV. I don’t think I’ve felt so many different emotions watching a TV show than I did while watching the thrilling second season, which concluded on a huge cliffhanger. The show sensitively tackles serious topics, complete with a comedic lick of humor, and Esther Smith and
A report from the US task force dedicated to investigating UFOs — or, in the official jargon, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) — has neither confirmed nor rejected the idea such sightings could indicate alien visits to Earth. On Friday June 25, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released its eagerly awaited unclassified
Chris Kattan allegedly pulled an anti-masker moment onboard an American Airlines flight, frightening other passengers and prompting airline staff to order him off the plane … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell us … the ex-‘SNL’ star had boarded the flight Monday from Dallas/Fort Worth to LAX, but his appearance startled several passengers
Mixed-Genre Mystery Recommendations was written by Jamie Canaves and originally published in our mystery newsletter, Unusual Suspects. Sign up for it here to get mystery news, reviews, deals, and more! I pretty much read every genre, and since mystery has always been my favorite, I love when they mingle. I’ve found it’s also a great
Janelle Monáe has released a new song called ‘Stronger’, which appears in the new animated Netflix series We the People. The show, which was produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, also features contributions from Lin Manuel-Miranda, Cordae, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, and more. Listen to ‘Stronger’ below. Since releasing her 2018 album Dirty Computer, Monáe has
Welcome to Revenge of the Remakes, where columnist Matt Donato takes us on a journey through the world of horror remakes. We all complain about Hollywood’s lack of originality whenever studios announce new remakes, reboots, and reimaginings, but the reality? Far more positive examples of refurbished classics and updated legacies exist than you’re willing to remember
The bright horns and slapping bass of Dolly Parton’s “Sure Thing,” the disco harmonies of Conway Twitty’s “Night Fires,” and the swagger of Ronnie Milsap’s “Get It Up” all get their due on Country Funk Volume III (1975-1982), the latest installment of Light in the Attic Records’ compilation series. Slated for release on August 6th,
Thirty years ago today, on July 2, 1991, Trisha Yearwood released her self-titled debut album. Trisha Yearwood‘s debut single, “She’s in Love With the Boy,” shot straight to No. 1, making Yearwood the first female country artist to have a debut single reach the top of the country charts. Her second single, “Like We Never Had a
No Sudden Move is another entry in one of film’s greatest crime ouevres. By Keith Phipps July 1, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson In the opening moments of No Sudden Move a steely-eyed, fedora-clad Don Cheadle strides through a declining corner of 1950s Detroit to the accompaniment of a David Holmes score dominated by
While Riddler will be The Batman’s main antagonist, he won’t be the only notable Caped Crusader adversary causing trouble, as we’ll also spend time with Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman, Colin Farrell’s Penguin and John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone. The Batman’s cast also includes Robert Pattinson as the eponymous protagonist, Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, Andy Serkis as
Richard Branson is closing in on winning the billionaire space race with Jeff Bezos — because Virgin Galactic now has a flight planned for next weekend, and the British billionaire will be onboard. Richard’s company announced plans Thursday to launch the rocket-fueled flight July 11 … just 9 days before Bezos plans to travel to
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Actor, writer, and director Josh Ruben has had one hell of a first two years as a filmmaker here on the horror scene, kicking things off with last year’s Scare Me and now enjoying similarly rave reviews for his new video game adaptation Werewolves Within. It was Scare Me that introduced Ruben to horror fans,
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have sold their historic Southern manor home outside of Nashville. According to WillamsonHomepage.com, the superstar country couple sold their 620-acre farm in the rural community of Franklin, Tenn., and several historic structures located on it, for $15 million. McGraw and Hill originally purchased 750 acres, and they sold 131 acres in
Play video content Discovery “Jackass” is jumping the shark — like, for real — by joining Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” spectacle, and based on this first look … we’d say someone’s bitten off more than they can chew. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and a couple new jackasses are returning to TV later this month
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A24 got ahead of the Independence Day wide release competition yesterday with the opening of their Sundance Janicza Bravo directed thriller Zola which took in $505K at 1,468 theaters for a 6th place rank. The movie, based on the zany Twitter thread, boasts 88% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to bring in $2M-$4M
Bill Cosby is huddling with his legal team Thursday, and a potential lawsuit against Montgomery County will be the hot topic on the table. Sources close to Cosby tell TMZ … the comedian and his wife, Camille, are angry he’s been incarcerated for the last 3 years, and they’re exploring his options for legal recourse,
Meghan McCain is leaving “The View,” and the reason why is absolutely because of a series of nasty back-and-forths with her cohosts … TMZ has confirmed. Sources tell TMZ … Meghan felt it was too hard for her being the only conservative voice on the show and it had become too challenging, as she felt
As Maple Glider, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Tori Zietsch makes viscerally intimate, hypnotic folk music that attempts to find meaning in a world of emotional extremes. Written largely while Zietsch was staying in Brighton after a period of traveling in Europe and Asia, her stunning debut album, To Enjoy Is the Only Thing – released on June
With Netflix‘s Fear Street trilogy kicking off tomorrow, the streaming service is taking things to the next level with a special “Queer Street” event in Austin, Texas! The event is part of a weekend-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community with local queer artists, musicians and businesses. The event will feature a live “Queer Street” mural painting by
As Yola closes in on the release of her new album, her message and intent to take control of her own life and story grow ever clearer. The music video for the title track, “Stand For Myself,” finds the singer using her own power to find freedom — and, as fans learned on Thursday (July 1), sets the stage
Courtesy of the subjects; Getty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. What I know about the sport of golf would fit on…something very small. The tip of a golf tee? But I do know that if the pastime has an Agassi- or Rodman-esque fashion rebel, it
These days, it seems like every popular book series is getting a chance to shine on the small screen. But with so many adaptations, there are bound to be some that fail to reach audience expectations. Some adaptations are just so terrible that we like to pretend they never existed. However, with the news that
The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster could finally be solved because as the water level in the Scottish lake drops to its lowest-ever level, experts have said. Over the years, there have been various alleged sightings of Nessie, which the creature is affectionally known as. The enormous creature is believed to live in Loch
A super team of celebs showed up for LeBron James‘ big night — with the NBA superstar hosting a bash to celebrate “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” King James showed up at Six Flags Magic Mountain Tuesday night for the huge event … with names like Don Cheadle (who stars in SJ2), G-Eazy, Tiffany Haddish,
In 2017, I picked up A Writer’s Diary from a small bookstore in London called Persephone Books (now located in Bath). I had no idea at the time what an impact it would have on me. I had read some Virginia Woolf, after all, and knew I enjoyed her work. But when I dug into