EXCLUSIVE: Danish heist pic The Quiet Ones, which debuted at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, is set for a February 21 release in the U.S. via Magnolia’s Magnet label. The film is based on the real life story of the largest heist in Danish history. Starring are Gustav Giese, Reda Kateb (Django) and Amanda Collin
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Television has long reflected society’s evolving expectations of women. In its early days, the medium served up characters who embodied traditional ideals — devoted homemakers, charming sidekicks, or doting love interests. But as cultural attitudes shifted, so did the women on our screens. Today’s female characters are unapologetically powerful, navigating morally gray worlds with grit
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Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two preemptory challenges to a new “gay propaganda” law unanimously approved by the country’s Parliament and awaiting signature by the president. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill imposes a prison sentence of up to five years for the “willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities.” The
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More than a few descriptions of this Arizona-based, analog-ish, synth-obsessed band’s music reference similarities running from the vague, inaccurate catchall, “Krautrock”, to Italian horror or John Carpenter film soundtracks, Giorgio Moroder‘s desolate synth-scapes or private press ambient and New Age. If you know some or all of these styles or players, the first seconds of
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Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the season 47 finale of Survivor. A new sole survivor has claimed the $1 million prize. During the final episode of Survivor’s season 47 two-part finale on Dec. 18, the long-running reality competition series crowned its newest champion. Entering into the season’s final episode, Rachel LaMont, Sam Phalen,
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A Montana judge has issued a preliminary injunction on a policy banning trans people from changing the sex markers on their driver’s licenses and birth certificates. District Judge Mike Menahan wrote in his order on Monday that “if the challenged state actions discriminate against transgender individuals on the basis of their transgender status, they also
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Welcome to Dread Central Unearthed 2024, where we’re sharing our favorite films, moments, kills, scares, and more from this year in horror. First up is our editor-in-chief Mary Beth McAndrews’ personal top ten horror films of 2024! 2024 was, at least from my perspective, an incredible year for horror. Between the astounding box office success
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive
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Erika Angell – The Obsession With Her Voice (Constellation) The Obsession With Her Voice by Erika AngellThe Obsession With Her Voice by Erika Angell In The Obsession With Her Voice, Erika Angell successfully dances between echoes of jazz, free improvisation, opera, and dark blues without ever being trapped in a single mode; her muse is sufficiently light-footed that
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The official Superman teaser trailer will be released tomorrow, Dec. 19, but Warner Bros. and James Gunn are giving us a glimpse of what’s to come with some of the first footage of Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. In the short teaser (for the teaser) we see Brosnahan’s Lois Lane staring at what
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Consider me shocked. As a Pittsburgh resident, I thought everyone already knew that Mayor of Kingstown had been renewed. They’ve been casting here for a while. I was certain I missed the renewal when I was on a Hallmark cruise. Well, I was wrong. I’m so sorry to keep you lovelies in the dark. Mike
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The shortlists for the 2025 Academy Awards’ music categories are here. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named Daniel Blumberg, Bryce Dessner, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Hans Zimmer among the potential nominees for Best Original Score. Reznor and Ross are also Best Original Song nominees, as are Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams, and
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Carli Biryla Nestled on one of Manhattan’s most esteemed blocks, The Symphony Townhouse stands as a testament to timeless elegance and architectural brilliance. Originally constructed in 1872 by John Prague, this historic gem has been masterfully reimagined, blending Victorian-era charm with the refined sophistication of a Neo-Georgian facade designed by R.D. Graham. Its exterior, meticulously
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The 39 Most Anticipated Books of 2025 It’s time. 2025 is two weeks away, 2024 new releases have
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Whitney Cummings is recalling the “horror” audition she had for Francis Ford Coppola‘s Megalopolis. The comedian and host of Max’s Fast Friends game show recently said in an interview she had a “humiliating” audition for the epic science fiction film directed and written by Coppola. “This was such a core trauma for me,” Cummings said
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Voters in Odessa, Texas, have overwhelmingly rebuked the city’s anti-trans reputation by replacing the three city council members who supported its infamous bathroom ban – and also by electing Odessa’s first-ever gay council member. Craig Stoker, executive director for the local Meals on Wheels, campaigned on improving the city’s infrastructure, while his opponent – incumbent
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