I Play Rocky steps into the ring in NY, L.A. and Philly for a weekend of contenders from Club Kid, Wild Horse Nine and Mouse to Jimmy and Godzilla Minus Zero and Academy runs for Everytime and Nuisance Bear. Screen counts range from one to wide. La Bola Negra from Netflix expands to its widest
During the Election Night victory speech of Rep-elect Anthony Constantino (R-NY), he repeatedly referred to present members of the press as “f**king a**holes,” while a young girl listened in-person near his podium. Constantino, the CEO of Sticker Mule, invested $17 million of his own money to help win his race with President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
After years of rejected offers, Adam Driver is finally joining the MCU with Jake Schreier’s take on X-Men. The 2x Oscar nominee recently explained that the role of Nathaniel Millbury/Mister Sinister came along at what “felt like a right time,” following several attempts on Kevin Feige‘s behalf to court the actor into joining the Marvel
THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1953, Dylan Thomas dies. What’s the best literary TV adaptation of all time? Vote in the first round of our bracket to help your favorite shows make it to the top! | Lit Hub If you’re a writer, being a fangirl online might pay off: “It felt
For the past year, London artist Avohee Avoher has been running one of the more ambitious release schedules in independent music. His 12V project delivered twelve piano releases over twelve months, closing with “Indomitable” at the end of June. He followed it with After the Masters – School of Velocity, a series given its final
Kim Kay has never been an artist who eases into a room. In 1998 she burst out of Belgium with “Lilali,” a gloriously giddy Eurodance single that charted in both halves of her home country and carried her name across Europe. Nearly three decades later, the Flemish singer who made her name singing in French
Ye has returned with a new chapter for his brand, presenting the Yeezy Season 01 collection in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends. His children North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm were by his side for the occasion, posing with their father in coordinating neutral looks. Famous faces including 2 Chainz, Monica, and Kid Cudi
Why Diamond Watches Continue to Stand Out in Contemporary Fashion Watches have always been known for their functional, discreet, and precise nature. But in the 21st century, watches have turned into more than just a functional piece; they represent an individual character. The most important trend is the increasing interest in diamond watches. Since lab-made
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has officially announced the theme for The Costume Institute’s spring 2027 exhibition: “extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday.” The Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night, will take place on Monday, May 3, 2027, with the exhibition opening to the public on May 9 and running through January 9, 2028,
The evening, titled Through the Looking Glass, was the latest edition of the invitation-only D&M; Halloween. Guests from fashion, entertainment, and philanthropy arrived in elaborate costumes as Atelier L Events Production transformed FIG into a theatrical Wonderland of scenic design, installation, and immersive production. At the center of it all were four emerging choreographers and
While weekly karaoke nights, a Lavender Country Line dancing event, and a Field Day party (masks still required) are on the calendar, the embattled Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue is closing. The bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, made headlines in September when a decision to drop a self-imposed mask mandate on Saturday nights sparked an
Lesbian pop star Chappell Roan raised a reported $2 million for trans youth during her two-night Super Graphic Spectacular event on October 21 and October 22 in Los Angeles, Q News reported. Hosted by gay comedian Caleb Hearon, the fundraiser featured 10 performers, including MUNA, Lola Young, and drag king Sweaty Eddie. It also included
MODELS VS. WEREWOLVES (2026) – Blu-ray Review by Matt Boiselle Well, Models vs. Werewolves is certainly an interesting little addition to the Full Moon library. Taking a group of glamorous, self-absorbed social media influencers and throwing them into the middle of werewolf territory sounds like a recipe for some ridiculous horror fun, and that’s pretty
BUNKER HEIGHTS (2026) – BLU-RAY REVIEW by MATT BOISELLE A little crime, a little comedy, a whole lot of creature-feature madness. Bunker Heights is an ambitious independent horror outing that clearly wears its love for the glory days of ’80s and early-’90s genre cinema right on its sleeve. Following a burned-out homicide detective caught up
Indie film powerhouse ILLA BLACK Productions has announced that its highly anticipated home-invasion thriller, CHOKE ON IT, is now officially streaming for free on Tubi. Crafted by the dynamic cousin filmmaking duo Kelley Allen and Rachel Sazon, the film delivers a dark, twisted, and terrifyingly intimate cinematic experience. CHOKE ON IT follows a group of
The actress and filmmaker known for her work in Quentin Tarantino’s Academy Award-winning film, along with her background in independent and cult horror, joins the expanding cast of the latest installment in one of horror’s longest-running franchises. Deathstalker Productions is excited to announce that actress and filmmakerKansas Bowlinghas officially joined the cast ofWitchcraft: The Lanterne
Excerpted from The Trans Voice Practice Journal: Explore, Track, and Claim Your Gender-Affirming Voice by Renée Yoxon (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Reprinted with permission. If you’re reading this book, then it’s likely that you want to create a speaking voice that brings you comfort, safety, and an innate sense of alignment with your gender. Whether you
For the week ending November 1, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association. Compiled, designed, and distributed by The Independent Publishers Caucus. Article continues after advertisement * 1. The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
HBO Heading into Season 4, The Gilded Age‘s romances just keep getting more and more complicated. The HBO period drama saw more than one breakup in Season 3, between Bertha (Carrie Coon) and George (Morgan Spector), as well as Marian (Louisa Jacobson) and Larry (Harry Richardson). Yet, by the end of Season 3, we also
Every year, starting in late August, I gather with a new group of high school writers from the Columbus City Schools district in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. The group is small but eager, curious, vibrant. There are usually around seven or eight of us in the room, myself included. It’s all voluntary. We meet
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Our feast of fabulous reviews this week includes Dwight Garner on Annie ProulxStories, Clare Clark on Louise Kennedy’sStations, John Semly on William Gass’sThe Tunnel, Daniel Mason on Tom Drury’sWest of Loveland, and Nick Holdstock on William T. Vollman’sA Table for Fortune. Brought to you byBook Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. * “Annie Proulx
American writers ZZ Packer and Nafkote Tamirat join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell from Paris to talk about recent mass demonstrations across France. They explain how the movement originated at the start of the academic year, with high school students protesting the state of education, and subsequently snowballed to include broad agitation with trade
THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In1857, Ida Tarbell is born. Ed Simon explores the symbol of Guy Fawkes and V for Vendetta‘s anti-authoritarian afterlives. | Lit Hub Criticism Hanif Abdurraqib reflects on lessons learned from June Jordan: “Life is ACTION, inaction is DEATH! If you can’t see that, at this point in history,
Indican Pictures is thrilled to announce the official release of Blood Before Bitcoin, a gripping thriller written and directed by Nicholas Arena, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Led by a powerhouse performance from Laura Meadows, the film delivers an intense story of survival, betrayal, and female resilience. The Story Myrna (Laura Meadows) left her violent
Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage Spooky season is almost over, but this year, the haunting won’t end with Halloween. That’s because Quinn Shepard’s spicy drama The Body, described as “a love letter to all the ’90s and Y2K teen movies and erotic thrillers,” premieres on November 11. Before we head to Catholic High School with the
The cast of Hulu’s All’s Fair stepped out in New York City to celebrate the Season 2 premiere, turning the red carpet into a showcase of sculptural silhouettes, archival-inspired tailoring, and bold couture. Kim Kardashian, styled by Law Roach, arrived in a custom grey Ashi Studio gown featuring a sharply corseted bodice, croc-textured paneling, and
Fashion’s biggest names gathered in New York City for the CFDA Awards presented by Amazon Fashion, an evening celebrating the best in American design. Fashion Bomb Daily was on the carpet to capture the looks and catch up with the night’s stars. Keke Palmer delivered one of the evening’s most talked-about moments in a one-of-a-kind
Hello again! Article continues after advertisement Welcome back to the most fascinating corner of the internet. That’s right, it’s time for another incredible installment of Am I the Literary Asshole, an advice column that asks you to please drink responsibly. I’m your host, Kristen Arnett, and I can’t believe it’s already November. This year has
All Treats, No Tricks Another month of books, another month of book covers. What my favorites from October lack in spookiness, they make up for in clever color stories, delicious textures, and a little bit of cheek. Here are my picks for the best book covers of the month: Article continues after advertisement Frank Huyler,