When it comes to found footage horror, films that manage to successfully deliver scares while also following characters that feel sincere within the “true-to-life” conceit of the subgenre are an infrequent breath of fresh air. It’s even rarer to find a series of films that delivers on these fronts so consistently. Yet, for many die-hard found footage fans, writer, director, and producer Dutch Marich’s Horror in the High Desert series has served up just that over the last 3 years. Now, with the long-anticipated release of Horror in the High Desert 3: Firewatch, Marich continues to masterfully build out his…
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James Bond 26, or Bond 26 as it’s more commonly known, still remains an absolute mystery to the world at large. Though we do have some inklings of what to expect in some cases, and hunches on who’ll be cast, in the upcoming continuation of the James Bond movie legacy. But that’s kind of part of the fun when it comes to anticipating something as exciting as the first film in the era succeeding Daniel Craig’s James Bond. So join us as we get shakin’, not stirred, over what Bond 26 has in store for the world! But be sure to…
A month after cancelling all concert dates due to an unspecific illness, Neil Young will be returning to the concert stage as part of Farm Aid at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, on Sept. 21. He’ll be joined by his fellow Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews along with Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with The Travelin’ McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis, and Jesse Welles. “We’re energized to be back in New York,” Farm Aid Founder and President Nelson said in…
The BTS star showcased the track from his second solo album, Muse, on the late night show BTS‘ Jimin delivered a special performance of “Who,” the track from his second solo album, to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night. The pre-recorded video featured Jimin flanked by dancers as they swept across an abandoned building and a marque illuminated the song’s title in the background. “We never met, but she’s all I see at night/Never mеt but she’s always on my mind,” confessed Jimin in the video, before singing: “Wanna give her thе world and so much more/Who…
2024 Olympics: Jimmy Fallon Reveals How He’s Preparing to Host the Closing CeremonyMiles Evans is keeping his eyes on the prize. Since securing Team USA’s last Olympic beach volleyball spot after a late surge in qualifying, the 34-year-old and partner Chase Budinger, 36, have gone straight into prep mode, practicing five days a week leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. “We’re sometimes doing double days,” Evans told E! News in an exclusive interview. “We’re just basically trying to make sure that we have the confidence going into the Olympics.” And during these long days of physical training, Evans is…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. And the line-up for Book Riot today is…..In 2021, Kamala Harris made history as our first Black and South Asian American Vice President. Prior to that, she was also the second Black woman (and first South Asian American) elected to the Senate. She’s now running for President. Harris is a reader and is the author of several books. Her favorite books have been covered previously here at Book Riot. They include Native Son by Richard Wright and Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. The Kamala Harris books below give…
Vampires have been stalking our collective imagination from the dark corners for centuries, and they show no sign of slowing down. Interview with the Vampire is going strong on AMC+, and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is coming out as a creepy Christmas treat. Do I even need to mention The Count on Sesame Street? So this week on Bloody FM’s Guide to the Unknown, we look back at the history of this category of nocturnal baddie, starting way back in the day when people confused buried, gas-bloated corpses as being disturbingly alive and well – so disturbing that they must be…
Like many horror fans, I am stoked that writer/director Mike Flanagan is set to make the next movie in the Exorcist franchise. He has regularly proven over the last decade to be one of the most gifted filmmakers working in the genre, and if he has a vision of what the next chapter of that legendary canon should be, you can consider my ticket already purchased.Like many Stephen King fans, however, I’ve also experienced some anxiety regarding that project. After all, Flanagan has been officially developing his dream adaptation of King’s The Dark Tower series since late 2022, and his…
To commemorate what would have been Steve Albini‘s 62nd birthday, some of the musicians and people who knew him best — including PJ Harvey, Mogwai, and Shellac drummer Todd Trainer — have been posting tributes to the late Shellac frontman and acclaimed recording engineer on Monday. Albini’s widow, Heather Whinna, asked her husband’s friends and admirers to honor him on social media with the hashtag #ThankYouSteveAlbini. “Share pictures of his albums that shaped you, concert memories, or even handwritten notes that resonated deeply,” she wrote in a note, circulated via the record label Touch & Go Records’ Instagram feed. “If…
In May, Jelly Roll said he was setting his sights on doing a half-marathon before the end of the year — a daunting task for anyone, let alone someone who is untrained for the task.During a recent sit-down with Jelly forTaste of Country Nights On Demand With Evan Paul, and we asked the star if he’s still up for the challenge. He admits … probably not.”I may have overshot,” Jelly says.”I was telling somebody, when I say next year I mean next, Turkey Day. Like a Thanksgiving half marathon,” he clarifies.”I woke up and walked two miles this morning and it was brutal. I was like,…
Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid are looking dead cool at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere. In fact, the Gossip Girl alum and the supermodel tapped into the titular superheroes for fashion inspiration, walking the red carpet at the July 22 event in coordinating scarlet red and mustard yellow looks reminiscent of Deadpool and Wolverine’s respective costumes. Of course, Blake channeled Deadpool—who is played by her husband of 11 years Ryan Reynolds—in a skin-tight, ruby catsuit. She paired the sultry outfit with chandelier earrings and a flail-shaped handbag. Meanwhile, Gigi drew from Hugh Jackman’s X-Men comic book character, rocking a canary-colored bandana…
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 New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century is Moving UnitsI have gotten emails from booksellers and librarians (and regular book buyers and borrowers too) that The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century list is bringing people into stores and libraries in a significant way. And I have seen quite a few social posts like this one that make…
Bob Odenkirk will return in an upcoming sequel to the John Wick-style action-thriller Nobody, and THR reports today that Sharon Stone will be playing the film’s new villain. As we recently learned, Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us, May the Devil Take You, V/H/S/94) will be taking over as the director of Nobody 2 for Universal Pictures. Universal will release Nobody 2 in theaters August 15, 2025. Alongside Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen will also be back for Nobody 2. The sequel’s script will be written by Derek Kolstad alongside Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk and Umair Aleem. Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry) directed the first film, released in 2021. Bob…
Disney has always been known for its acclaimed animated blockbusters, often adapted from fairy tales. One of these successful titles is Tangled, (which can be streamed with a Disney+ subscription). In recent years the House of Mouse has produced a number of live-action adaptations of these projects including Beauty and The Beast, The Lion King, and the upcoming Moana live-action flick. Actor Zachary Levi recently revealed who he thinks could play Flynn Rider live-action remake, and and I could see it.While there’s been debate about if Frozen or Tangled is a better movie, it seems like doing a live-action version…