Originally conceived by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö in the 1965 novel Rosanna, Martin Beck has evolved to become a detective for the 21st century. His character first migrated from the books to the small screen in 1997, and with season 10 we might see a Beck from the new generation come to the fore.
Month: July 2023
Play video content BACKGRID Cardi B couldn’t pass up the opportunity to hop on the mic in the streets of France … singin’ a few bars of a Whitney Houston classic while leaving the Thom Browne Fashion Show. Cardi was on her way out of the designer’s show Monday in Paris, telling the photog the
Enormous melodies dressed as fleeting staples of the Americana aesthetic confront us with formidable strength in “Sourwood Ridge.” The pressure gets turned down while the tempo gets twisted in “The Little Rosewood Casket.” Gary Brewer gets his ducks in a row in “Tom Rock Twist” with just as much passion as he showcases in the
In the last several years, Marketing Macabre has become the premiere publicity go to company for independent filmmakers. The dedication to get press coverage for indie horror films is impressive and unwavering. Indie horror has never been in the public eye as much as it is right now. There are key elements to
Vietnam has banned commercial screenings of Warner Bros’ Barbie due to a scene that depicts a map of the South China Sea with the “nine-dash line” that is contested by the Vietnamese government. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was scheduled for release in Vietnam on July 21.
There’s something not quite right about Carmy’s new love interest on The Bear. Hulu and FX’s ever-tense kitchen dramedy returned for a second season last month, bringing with it a whole slew of new guest stars, including Will Poulter, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, and Jamie Lee Curtis. But far and away the most controversial addition
View gallery Beyonce has looked incredible throughout her Renaissance World Tour both on and off the stage. The 41-year-old superstar shared new photos to Instagram on July 2 that showed her wearing a fierce and fabulous outfit on a break from one of her last shows in Europe. Beyonce rocked a leather mini dress with a matching
Jimmy Fallon is getting into the (summer) holiday spirit two days early. On July 2, the late-night TV host shared a rare family photo featuring his wife, Nancy Juvonen, and their daughters, Winnie and Frances. In the photo, the family of four is all smiles as they stand on a dock, but Fallon makes it
You’re in good company when you stay at Beaverbrook; Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Taylor, Rudyard Kipling and Ian Fleming all holidayed here – and there are tributes to each of them within the hotel’s design (credit to Susie Atkinson of Soho House fame). My husband, a total history buff, spent the vast majority of our stay absorbing
In December 2008, when Caroline Polachek, then a member of the indie-pop group Chairlift, opened for Vampire Weekend at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon, it was by far the biggest show she had ever played. “I was terrified,” says Polachek. Nearly 15 years later, it’s one of the smallest rooms she played on her
Before Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie captured the zeitgeist with their Warner Bros-backed Barbie, the popular doll was the subject of a much darker indie pic directed by Todd Haynes. Titled Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987), the experimental pic used archival material, dramatized talking heads, and, most importantly, stop-motion animation featuring Barbie dolls to
Issa Rae’s Insecure has landed on Netflix. The HBO comedy drama launched on the streamer service earlier today, after Deadline revealed the surprising move last month. Netflix has also confirmed that Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Six Feet Under and Ballers will launch on its service as part of the deal. The agreement is co-exclusive
You know the modern world is in a dark place when even a middle-aged Iranian woman says that things were better in the old days. Indeed, for his feature debut, director Behrooz Karamizade has fashioned an intelligent and thoughtful drama that should travel well in today’s climate of insecurity, offering a fresh perspective on a
News Neil Young’s Lost 1977 Album Chrome Dreams Set for Release The album comprises several originals recorded between 1974 and 1977 that landed in other forms elsewhere By Jazz Monroe June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Neil Young, April 1977 (Joel Bernstein) Facebook Twitter Neil Young is releasing his 1977 lost album Chrome Dreams for the
We all know how Meri Brown is doing on a personal basis these days: She’s trying. The veteran Sister Wives cast member split from spiritual spouse Kody Brown in January and has since made an effort to tell folks that she’s looking forward to the future. She’s forging a new path, Meri might say. See
The HBO series about a troubled pop star is, naturally, rife with references both obvious and subtle to real-life artists. By Ilana Kaplan July 2, 2023 Lily-Rose Depp records a song as pop star Jocelyn in The Idol.Courtesy of Eddy Chen for HBO From the moment the beat from Britney Spears’ post-breakdown comeback hit “Gimme
Jonathan Bennett is raising a glass to his Palm Springs estate … he just sold the pad he dubbed Mai Tai Manor for seven figures. According to property records the “Mean Girls” actor sold the home Tuesday for a cool $1 mil. The sale price is a little under the listing price … as we
The Lemme supplements founder—who shares kids Mason Disick, 13, Penelope Disick, 10, and Reign Disick, 8, with ex Scott Disick—and the musician—father to Atiana De La Hoya, 24, Landon Barker, 19, and Alabama Barker, 17—announced at a rock concert-themed sex reveal party in late June that they are expecting a baby boy. Kourtney and Travis planned the event
Michael Imperioli isn’t happy with the Supreme Court’s decision in further allowing business owners to turn away customers from the LGBTQ+ community … making his outrage clear. The former “Sopranos” star took to social media this weekend to blow off some steam over the mega-ruling that came down Friday — with a majority of the
Brad Pitt is aging in reverse — at least that’s what it looked like during a photo shoot he did in France this past week … where the guy walked straight out of 2001 into present day. The actor was recently busy at work — hanging out at a beautiful vineyard in the French Riviera
Sydney Sweeney seems to be living her best life this summer — but the question still kinda remains after this latest development … is she living her best *single* life??? The actress posted a massive photo dump that shows her partying and enjoying herself during a recent trip to Ibiza — where she’s seen hanging
View gallery Image Credit: HBO The season finale of The Idol begins with Jocelyn working through “One Of The Girls.” Tedros is looking like a mess and watching from a distance. Jocelyn is totally ignoring him. When he tries to barge in and be a part of it all, she tells him that he’s “served”
Milky manis have enjoyed the spotlight. And green became the most searched-for nail colour as we headed into spring, but this summer? Baby blue nail polish has been signed off as the cool-girl nail shade you need to know. Dua Lipa‘s doing it, Lizzo‘s into it, Hailey Bieber‘s flaunting it, Zendaya’s loving it and Sofia
Janelle Monae isn’t shy about her boobs anymore! The 37-year-old musician lifted one side of her bra top to expose on of her breasts on stage during the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana over the weekend. Just last month, Janelle opened up about the insecurity she once had for her breasts,
Filming for Vanderpump Rules Season 11 has started in West Hollywood and Bravo shared a first look of the cast coming together with cameras rolling. The cast filmed their first group scenes at Lisa Vanderpump’s TomTom bar in West Hollywood. Alongside Vanderpump were Ariana Madix, Katie Maloney, Scheana Shay, Lala Kent and Ally Lewber, who
Oscar nominated producer Lawrence Turman died Saturday at the Motion Picture and Television Country Home and Hospital at age 96 after a stellar career not only as a producer of such seminal films as The Graduate (1967), The Great White Hope (1970), American History X , and many more in a producing career that lasted
Alice Nuttall is a children’s and webcomic writer who spends her free time reading, knitting, and playing D&D, occasionally all at the same time. Her superpower is the ability to find a cup of coffee no matter where she is. She blogs at https://alicenuttallbooks.wordpress.com/ View All posts by Alice Nuttall Alice Nuttall is a children’s
Taylor Swift once had a wardrobe whoopsie eerily similar to Marilyn Monroe‘s famous blowing-dress moment — something that, until now, could only be viewed from one side. Diehard Swifites will likely remember this well … back in 2011 — on the heels of Taylor releasing her OG ‘Speak Now’ album — she went on tour
“The Great British Baking Show” appears to be cooking up something special for the show’s fans. On July 1, just one week after Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively visited the show’s iconic white tent, Hugh Jackman slipped a sneaky picture of the show’s set into a random photo dump. The “Logan” actor doesn’t appear in
Where does the time go? We’re now halfway through 2023, so you know the drill. It’s time to reflect on the year so far with a look at the best horror movies released in 2023… so far. This summer’s only getting warmed up for horror releases, and the Halloween season ensures a packed Fall to come.