Avid younger readers who grew up in the late 80s and 90s were spoiled with spooky stories. R. L Stine’s Goosebumps was the most famous series of books, providing easy-to-read scary tales for young kids. For those children who were slightly older or more advanced readers, there was the Point Horror collection, a series of
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Mini bags have truly become a wardrobe essential combining function and fashion. These little accessories can enhance the outfit, perhaps infusing a dose of personality or a touch of sophistication. On the other hand, this style is a little more difficult to pull off. Here are some pointers on what to do and what not
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused
Kishi Bashi‘s new album, Kantos, is a thought-provoking examination of philosophy, identity, and the human condition. Where his previous records offered specific historical and social commentary, Kantos is more meditative and philosophical. The opener, “Violin Akai“, is dynamic, emblematic of Kishi Bashi’s virtuosity. Yet the minimalist lyrics highlight the artist’s shift from external to internal
EXCLUSIVE: Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks locked deals on its AFM titles Electrophilia and Pacifico. The company has sold Pacifico to Slendid Films for German-speaking Europe and Nashe Kino for Russia, CIS, and the Baltics. The film is set for a 2025 release in all the territories. Directed by Gonzalo Gutierrez, Pacifico is currently in post-production and
We probably don’t need to tell you that these are tense times in America. After a decade of simmering tensions that some have described as a “cold civil war,” we now face what promises to be an ultra-dramatic conclusion to a historically bonkers election season. How did we get to this point? Can we ever
We have an inkling you’ll want to see Pete Davidson’s new look. The Saturday Night Live alum gave fans another peek at his ongoing tattoo removal process while appearing in the long-running series’ sketch about the Duane Read in New York’s Port Authority bus terminal with host (and close pal) John Mulaney on Nov. 2.
Actress Chloë Grace Moretz has officially come out as gay after years of speculation about her sexuality. In a post endorsing Kamala Harris for president, Moretz declared that “as a gay woman” she believes in the need for LGBTQ+ legal protections. Related Actor Jermelle Simon comes out in emotional video: “I’ve decided to love myself unconditionally”
Charli XCX and Yung Lean are joining the cast of the new movie Sacrifice, Deadline reports. The film, directed by Romain Gavras, also stars Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek, Sam Richardson, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Ambika Mod, Jade Croot, Jeremy O. Harris, and Miriam Silverman. Filming is underway in Greece and Bulgaria, according to
Your dream home comes with one stipulation: you can never go into the cellar. Would you still take the house? Well, the couple in Vaughn Stein’s new film Cellar Door sure do, but it comes with chilling consequences. Directing from a script by Sam Scott and Lori Evans Taylor, Stein delves into the darker corners
Columbia Hillen It’s hard to miss Alpino restaurant in the heart of Cambridge, New Zealand, housed as it is in an imposing rose-brick building, once the town’s main post office. Columbia Hillen One of several restaurants owned by Noel Cimadom, from northeastern Italy and his Kiwi wife, Kim, it serves traditional Italian dishes in a
Masquerade by Mike Fu Between Shanghai and New York, a curious story involving an artist and a bartender takes place. Let’s start with Meadow Liu, who is newly single, the aforementioned bartender, and house-sitting for his artist friend Selma. When he stumbles upon a book titled The Masquerade, about a masked ball that took place in
Sit down and pour yourself a glass, stein, or cup of whatever you like to drink from. Before you sip, chug, or quaff, raise the vessel to Dubravka Ugrešić and thank her for being among our time’s best independent, iconoclastic, and undersung authors. Ugrešić is no longer with us, but she left many valuable guideposts
You can watch a seven-minute free excerpt of Paramount‘s new horror flick Smile 2 online — but the grin you’ll need to plaster on your face is not included. That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer
Sister Wives stars, Kody and Robyn Brown have sold their OG Flagstaff home for an excessive amount of money. They had taken down the listing and proceeded to buy a new, lavish mansion for $2.1 million. So, how much did the first home sell for and when did it happen? Keep reading for all of
8. The sibling rivalry was just as real off-screen as it was on-screen for Ashley and Lucas…at least at first. “We were not close. We were not good friends…we hated each other,” Ashley admitted during a video she recorded with Lucas for her YouTube channel. Lucas added that the pair “didn’t get off on the best
Sebastian Thomas Robles Lascarro before and after the attack Photo: GoFundMe A group of 10 to 15 individuals allegedly attacked Sebastian Thomas Robles Lascarro, a 22-year-old Colombian model, inside a Washington, D.C., McDonald’s fast food restaurant after a member of the group uttered homophobic slurs. The attack left Lascarro hospitalized, and he criticized both emergency
Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, at his home in California, The New York Times reports. The legendary musician, composer, producer, and entertainment giant was 91 years old. No cause was disclosed. Jones was one of the most nominated artists in Grammy Awards history, earning 80 nominations and 28 awards over the course of his
When I first saw the 2007 sci-fi-horror film The Invasion as a teenager, it terrified me to my core. It was my first real foray into body-snatching horror and it stayed with me long after my mom returned the DVD to Redbox. Now, the film is making its debut on 4K UHD with a wealth
At every campaign stop, Bombshells have been slipped on menswear inspired, Presidential suits, showing that women are, “strong enough to bare the children–then get back to business.” Before slipping into her Wardrobe NYC dress at a campaign stop in Houston, Beyonce posed with Kelly Rowland in a Gabriela Hearst suit, while Kelly posed in a
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Mystery novels are synonymous with “whodunit” stories: we know the crime, and we want to know the culprit. Usually, our intrepid detective is trying to sleuth out a murderer. But that’s not the only way to structure a
The end of the year is approaching, and October is stacked with heavyweight works. The return of Kevin Martin under the Bug moniker is a highlight, and listening to The Machine next to Master Boot Record’s Hardwarez reveals the influence of the legendary artist on the scene today. On the fringes with noise rock, the Eugene Robinsion-fronted
Olivia Colman plays a singing nun. I’m almost prepared to say that’s all you need to know about Paddington in Peru: that Olivia Colman, living English treasure, gets her Julie Andrews on and leads a song-and-dance sequence on an alpine meadow that tells us that the hills are still very much alive. It’s not much
Olivia Colman plays a singing nun. I’m almost prepared to say that’s all you need to know about Paddington in Peru: that Olivia Colman, living English treasure, gets her Julie Andrews on and leads a song-and-dance sequence on an alpine meadow that tells us that the hills are still very much alive. It’s not much
Critic’s Rating: 3.75 / 5.0 3.75 The Equalizer Season 5 Episode 3 veered away from their usual roles in this episode. Robyn hung back while Harry took the lead, going undercover. We don’t see this often, and it made for an exciting episode! (Courtesy of CBS) It appears it will be a while before the
Thinking about traveling to outer space? Then you might not be good 4 Olivia Rodrigo. The “Brutal” singer recently shared the go-to question she usually poses while out on dates and depending on the answer, it serves as the biggest red flag for her. “This is a very oddly specific question that I ask guys
Autocrats and other right-wing so-called “populists” dehumanize, scapegoat, and villainize immigrants as the cornerstone of their hoped-for political victories and governing strategies once in office. Leaders in government, including in Hungary and Italy, have grabbed onto this longtime fear tactic, and it has been used successfully in recent elections in Austria with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ),
New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on top of it all. So that’s where we come in. Pitchfork is tracking notable new music releases with our guide to upcoming albums. In the coming months, there will be big new releases from Panda Bear, Kim Deal, FKA twigs, the Horrors,
I am an absolute sucker for a contained thriller. I love a film that gives me a front-row seat to a harrowing battle of wits and endurance. Something about the predator versus prey dynamic always gets my blood pumping. Brian Netto and Adam Schindler’s new film Don’t Move did exactly that. This flick doesn’t reinvent the
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