Month: December 2024

In Mufasa, Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins sells out to the Mouse House and yet does what you’d expect Barry Jenkins to do: give us a good movie.  Sure, Mufasa: A Lion King story isn’t another Jenkins classic (he directed the Best Picture-winning movie La La Land, and also the excellent If Beale Street Could Talk).
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Talk show host and singer, Kelly Clarkson is thriving after her New York City move. The first-ever American Idol winner made a huge change in her life when she relocated from California to the East Coast in 2023. So, how has her life changed for the better? Keep reading for further details. Kelly Clarkson Thriving
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If there’s one thing that horror teaches over and over again, it’s not to mess with the dead. The characters in indie gem Lizzie Lazarus, acquired by Bloody Disgusting, are poised to learn that the hard way. Channeling Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, writer/director Aviv Rubinstien’s twisted psychological horror film builds to a shocker of a finale
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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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In The Seed of the Sacred Fig, a dick of a dad chooses country over family in a sobering and ultimately dark peek inside Iran’s twisted moral curtain. Shot in secret and ultimately responsible for the director’s exile, The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a powerful if overly long drama-thriller mixed with real footage
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Ticketmaster has announced a series of special holiday promotions offering major discounts on tickets. Beginning Black Friday through December 31st, fans can take advantage of the following three deals: — Two-For-One: Save 50% off when you buy two tickets (excluding fees). Use offer code TMN241 at checkout. — Half Off: Save up to 50% off
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Whether you’re in need of some gifting inspiration or a little treat for yourself this giving season, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the 2024 Book Riot hub for all things holiday gifting! Bookmark this page and check for weekly updates now through the holidays (and even a little into the new year).
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Image Credit: Getty Images Several injuries occurred during week 15 of the NFL season — one of which involved Lions running back David Montgomery. The 27-year-old athlete was playing against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit this past weekend. According to NFL reports, team coach Dan Campbell shared, “David’s so tough, man.” The
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In The Fire Inside, a teenage girl from a bad home aims to be an Olympian, the first female boxer from the USA to win gold in decades. Unfortunately, the movie mucks with the tried and true underdog sports formula, resulting in a product that hits with lethargic punches.  The pieces are there. The real-life
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While many had expected that all four members of the “Core Four” would not be back for the upcoming Scream 7, Variety reports tonight that Mason Gooding has now signed on. Mason Gooding will reportedly reprise the role of Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream 7, the nephew of original Scream character Randy Meeks (played by Jamie
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After a few false starts, SZA‘s long-in-the-works album Lana appears to be emerging Friday (Dec. 20). The project, a deluxe extension of her smash hit sophomore album SOS, will be led by the new song “Drive.” On social media, SZA teased an accompanying video starring what appears to be a de-aged Ben Still behind the
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Share Tweet Share Share Email Doechii, the chart-topping rapper and three-time Grammy nominee, didn’t hold back during her recent appearance on The Breakfast Club. The conversation, sparked by questions about a past relationship, dove deep into bisexuality, infidelity, and society’s double standards. Hosts DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, and
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Adrien Brody makes an epic comeback in an epic four-hour drama about an architect who makes ugly-as-sin brutalist buildings in The Brutalist, a powerful if slightly overhyped piece of filmmaking that deserves to be seen on the big screen. I, of course, watched it at home, but I cranked up the surround sound and sat
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True crime and the paranormal intertwine in the brand new documentary The Lady of the Lake from Uncork’d Entertainment and director Ryan Grulich (Georgie, Foolish Mortals). Journey into the heart of the unknown with the documentary on VOD tomorrow, December 17, via Uncork’d Entertainment. And watch the trailer for The Lady of the Lake below.
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While Wicked hasn’t wrapped up its theatrical run quite yet, many fans are already gearing up for the sequel — and so is Universal Pictures. The studio has set the film for release on November 21st, 2025, and has officially retitled the project Wicked: For Good. Named after a duet from the second act of
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