There have been multiple adaptations and reimaginings of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey over the years, and we’ll soon get to see another addition to the list with The Return. The upcoming book-to-screen adaptation, or poem-to-screen in this case, is something that fans of Greek mythology and epics should enjoy when it hits the big screen later in the 2024 movie schedule.From its great cast that will see two actors from one of the best ‘90s movies reunite for the first time in decades to its take on one of the most action-packed chapters in The Odyssey to the talent…
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There was one artist on most everyone’s must-see list for the first day of Lollapalooza 2024: Chappell Roan. Fans, eager to stake a good spot, ran from the entrance gates at Grant Park to the main headline T-Mobile stage and camped out as early as noon to wait it out in the blazing sun for her set at 5:00 p.m. The anticipated draw was so huge that organizers switched Roan’s original slot at a smaller stage across the field with Kesha’s, who appeared to approve of the swap, sharing a snippet in her Instagram stories of her and some pals…
She felt a similar closeness when she signed on to film the horror flick #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead (in select theaters, on digital and demand Aug. 2) with fellow Nickelodeon alum Jade Pettyjohn. Hearing about the film, said Siwa, “I was like, ‘This sounds fun. Didn’t necessarily think twice about it. Love horror movies, love Jade, stoked to work with somebody that I know again. I was like, ‘Yeah, why wouldn’t I do this?'” And the experience was definitely not a horror show. “It was so much fun,” Pettyjohn raved to E!. “When we had a little bit…
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.Neil Gaiman Accused of Sexual Assault by Two More WomenIn an exclusive four-part podcast series last month, Tortoise Media reported that two women, who were 20 and 23 at the time of the alleged events, had accused Neil Gaiman of sexual assault. The story was picked up in a few places but didn’t go wide in the way you’d expect when a famous writer…
It should come as no surprise that M. Night Shyamalan‘s execution of the classic Hitchockian suspense thriller Trap isn’t quite as straightforward as the marketing materials suggest. The central hook, which sees a serial killer unwittingly let in on the secret that a pop concert is an elaborate trap to catch him, seemingly gives the trademark “twist” away at the start. That’s no twist, though, but rather a key component in Shyamalan’s methodical escalation of a suspenseful battle of wits. The simple premise merely sets the stage for an engaging and highly entertaining thriller that keeps the surprises coming. Josh…
When the first trailer for Wolfs starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney was released, the hype for their latest collaboration became real. The two stars have worked together a number of times before, most notably in the Ocean’s franchise, but this is the first time the two have starred alongside each other in a major way since 2008. Wolfs looks like a true return to form for the duo, and it seems like Pitt and Clooney had a blast making the action comedy. So much so that the duo is already discussing the potential for a sequel.In a recent interview…
Jelly Roll has seen all kinds of fans in the crowd at his shows, but during a recent performance at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival in Midland, Mich., he saw something that shocked even him.From the stage, Jelly caught a glimpse of a fan in the front rows who had an IV drip in her arm, and he paused his show to give her a shoutout.”First of all, there is a young lady right here in the front of the crowd — where’s my camera guy at? Where’s my man?” the singer said, gesturing for the camera operator to come…
Simone Biles is ready to flip away from opponent Rebeca Andrade. The Team USA gymnast—who won her second 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal Aug. 1 during the individual all-around competition—shared that she was delighted by her victory, but joked she definitely needs a break from the Brazilian gymnast, who took home silver. “I don’t wanna compete with Rebeca no more—I’m tired,” Simone quipped to reporters after the competition. “She’s way too close.” The 27-year-old couldn’t help but laugh at their friendly competition, adding, “I’ve never had an athlete that close, so it definitely put me on my toes and it brought out the best athlete in myself.” And while Simone was “excited and proud to compete” and stand alongside Rebeca on…
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From the executive producer of Rick and Morty and the Oscar-nominated animated feature Anomalisa comes The Weird Kidz, an animated creature feature that’s being billed as a love letter to ’80s coming-of-age movies and “late night cinema frights.” The film was Written/Directed and single-handedly animated by Zach Passero over a period of eight years! Exclusively watch the official trailer for the 2D-animated The Weird Kidz below! Producers for The Weird Kidz include master of horror Lucky McKee (May, The Woman, Poker Face, Masters of Horror) and Charles Horak (First Date, Wim Wenders: Desperado). In the film, “A trio of preteen…
Musical biopics are a tried and true genre in the film world, with fans eager to learn more information about their favorite artists. Luckily for cinephiles and fans of pop music alike, a new one of these projects was just announced. Britney Spears has confirmed a movie adaptation of her memoir The Woman In Me, with director Jon M. Chu behind the camera. But what does that mean for Crazy Rich Asians 2?Variety is reporting that Universal pictures has landed the rights to make The Woman in Me into a movie, therefore telling Britney Spears’ life story on the big…
There will be no Infinity War between Jamie Lee Curtis and Marvel. The Oscar winner assembled an apologetic statement to Marvel Studios and its president Kevin Feige after stirring controversy with an apparent diss at the Marvel Cinematic Universe earlier this month. “My comments about Marvel were stupid and I will do better,” Curtis said in a message posted on X Aug. 1. “I’ve reached out to Kevin Feige and will no longer play in that mud slinging sandbox of competition we call the internet nor will I engage in the toilet paper promotion or game play that is designed…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Margaret Kingsbury grew up in a house so crammed with books she couldn’t open a closet door without a book stack tumbling, and she’s brought that same decorative energy to her adult life. Margaret has an MA in English with a concentration in writing and has worked as a bookseller and adjunct English professor. She’s currently a freelance writer and editor, and in addition to Book Riot, her pieces have appeared in School Library Journal, BuzzFeed News, The Lily, Parents, StarTrek.com, and more.…
Almost any search of Josh Hartnett will return a bevy of articles with a headline that is some variation of “Why Josh Hartnett Left Hollywood,” which is fair. It’s a fascinating story about a guy who saw himself as an artist thrust into the spotlight of a teen heartthrob. It’s the rare story of a human choosing a simpler, more purposeful life over ultra-fame. It’s more than admirable. A great story. But today, in honor of his latest leading role in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap, we’re just here to talk about blood, guts, and Josh Hartnett’s strange relationship with the…