Warning: spoilers for the finale of Mare of Easttown ahead. By the time Mare of Easttown’s season finale draws to its much-anticipated close, you’d be hard-pressed not to admit the saga needed to end this way. After spending the past six weeks debating the hundreds of theories that circulated after each episode of the HBO
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Series creator Brad Ingelsby breaks down the closing scene. By Joanna Robinson May 30, 2021 This post contains frank discussion of the series finale of Mare of Easttown. If you’re not all caught up, now is the time to leave. The series finale of Mare of Easttown wrapped up the sad mystery of who killed
The life and groundbreaking work of a UBC forestry professor is headed for the silver screen. Arrival star Amy Adams is set to portray forest ecology professor Suzanne Simard in an upcoming film co-produced by Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. Read more: The story behind the viral photo of a massive old-growth tree on a B.C. highway
When you think Star Trek there are a few words that instantly come to mind. “Kirk” and “Spock” are far and away the most well-known characters in the series—and younger generations of fans might answer The Next Generation’s Captain Picard or even Q as some of the most iconic figures the franchise has churned out.
The movies aren’t quite “back” but it’s getting closer. By Jordan Hoffman May 30, 2021 Horror flick A Quiet Place Part II and Disney’s live action origin story Cruella have joined forces this Memorial Day weekend for the best domestic haul at the box office since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hollywood Reporter
Investigators on Sunday continued searching for the bodies of seven people believed killed in the crash a day earlier of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including an actor who portrayed Tarzan in a 1990s television series. Rutherford County Fire Rescue Capt. John Ingle said in a statement Sunday that recovery efforts were ongoing
As HBO’s latest prestige murder mystery approaches its finale, here’s a guide to the complicated plot. By William Goodman May 27, 2021 Evan Peters and Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown, 2021. Courtesy of Michele K. Short for HBO Leave it to HBO to come through with another crackerjack, seemingly prestigious, yet actually enjoyably trashy murder
Hello. My name is Alan and I’m a music snob. It’s been about 15 years since my last unwarranted, obnoxious, snarky comment about someone else’s musical taste. But I’m here to ask you for some help. I’m afraid that I’m reverting to my old ways. Read more: An oral history of The Tragically Hip’s surprise
The show’s ratings have dipped without the deeply Royalist host. By Jordan Hoffman May 29, 2021 When Piers Morgan stormed off the set of Good Morning Britain in early March after his colleague Alex Beresford challenged him about his comments about Prince Harry and, especially, Meghan Markle, it looked like it was the last we’d
B.J. Thomas, the Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” has died. He was 78. Thomas, who announced in March that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer, died from
One of summer 2020’s surprise new celebrity couples has called it quits. People and Entertainment Tonight report that Minka Kelly, 40, and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah, 37, have ended their romance after a year of dating. The pair was first linked back in August 2020, with a source telling People that they had
The upcoming horror adaptation has become a Call Me By Your Name reunion. By Jordan Hoffman May 29, 2021 The forthcoming adaptation of Camille DeAngelis‘s coming-of-age/cannibalism novel Bones and All has turned itself into something unexpected but always welcome: a Call Me By Your Name reunion. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Luca Guadagnino, CMBYN‘s
***SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils the origin story of Cruella, so read if you dare MWAHAHAHAHA*** When Disney first announced that they were making a film about the origins of Cruella de Vil, we had questions, like “Why?”, “Who asked for this?”, and “Really still no Ursula movie?” Chief among them was how will the
The helmeted dance music star talks about playing the Champions League final, his next album, and putting feuds to rest. By Michaelangelo Matos May 28, 2021 Marshmello on stage with Joe Jonas at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images).Kevin Mazur The EDM star Marshmello, who headlines festivals wearing a giant, smiley-faced
With a slate of references that included Nina Hagen and Vivienne Westwood, hair and makeup designer Nadia Stacey dreamed up a series of all-out beauty moments—including a Sex Pistols homage with jewel-encrusted lips. By Laura Regensdorf May 28, 2021 If Disney’s new Cruella is the origin story of a high-glamour villain—with Emma Stone slipping into
In no uncertain terms, Kechi is a star. Her single “All the Time” from her album of the same name has all the makings of a classic pop tune from a distinct voice, from her astounding vocals to the razor-sharp production and a surprising subversion of the melody on the hook. I really couldn’t get
He will play producer Albert Ruddy in Paramount +’s anticipated New Hollywood saga. By Jordan Hoffman May 28, 2021 Miles Teller will step in for Armie Hammer in the principal role of producer Albert S. Ruddy in Paramount +’s making-of-The Godfather series The Offer, according to Variety. Hammer exited the project in earlier this year
The Pennsylvania Parole Board has turned down comedian Bill Cosby‘s petition to be released from a 10-year prison sentence for aggravated indecent assault, citing his refusal to participate in a therapy program for sexually violent predators. Laura Treaster, a spokeswoman for the state parole board, confirmed the decision, which was made on May 11 and
Spoilers for season 1 of Outer Banks below. Watching Netflix’s soapy teen drama Outer Banks left us longing for a tan, a fictional summer romance, and a sun-drenched vacation—especially after more than a year in pandemic-induced quarantine. But more than anything, it left us craving a second season to make sense of the show’s wild
What has been your most favorite compliment about your music? Someone told me that one of my songs was their favorite songs Who do you make your music for? A therapeutic outlet, myself and others. Talk to us about your latest track? It’s an upbeat mysterious dance track about finding yourself. Where were you emotionally
Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in Disney’s live-action ‘Cruella.’. Laurie Sparham/© 2021 Disney Enterprises Inc. It’s always a risky move to flip the script and focus on the villain. Meant to be one-dimensional and not at all sympathetic, for the most part, villains are there to ruin the party. We don’t care why or
[embedded content] President Joe Biden is touring the country to promote the American Jobs Plan, a $1.7 trillion dollar investment in the country’s infrastructure that would revitalize the American economy, create jobs in renewable energy, and provide opportunities for millions of Americans. This would be the second huge bill for Biden and the Democrats, who
An interview with Renée Elise Goldsberry proved to be a fitting end to this week’s Little Gold Men podcast, which reflected on Chicago’s best picture victory nearly 20 years ago. While Goldsberry has yet to lead her own movie musical, she’s no stranger to a sing-along. The 50-year-old won a Tony for her performance as
The HBO Max special isn’t bold or revelatory, but that’s not the point—the still-obvious chemistry between the stars is. By Kelsey Miller May 27, 2021 Friends: The Reunion, 2021.Terence Patrick / Courtesy of HBO Max There’s a magical moment, three minutes into Friends: The Reunion. It’s blink-and-you-miss-it—a wordless glance. But in it lies the answer
If she wins, Carroll Foy would be the first Black woman governor in the United States, and her race could set a standard for the rest of the country—if she can overcome ex-governor Terry McAuliffe’s polling lead. By Danielle Campoamor May 27, 2021 When asked to describe Virginia gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Carroll Foy in one
Kevin Clark, who played drummer Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 hit movie School of Rock, has died after he was struck while riding his bike in Chicago. He was 32 years old. The life-long musician was biking through a Chicago neighbourhood at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday when he was struck by a Hyundai Sonata,
The calendar may read 2021, but early 2000s nostalgia is in full force: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are dating again, mom jeans are everywhere, and a new episode of Friends is airing—in this case, a reunion special. The highly anticipated Friends: The Reunion will premiere on HBO Max on Thursday, May 27; the reunion
“This is our ticket out,” Gov. Mike DeWine said, hours before the first drawing of his state’s “Vax-a-Million” lottery—an effort to boost vaccinations as some in his party seem to be discouraging them. By Caleb Ecarma May 26, 2021 One of the biggest challenges to America’s mass vaccination effort aimed at ending the deadliest pandemic
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing Wednesday to explore how Wall Street’s biggest banks have impacted the lives of regular Americans. And surprise, it hasn’t been great! By far, the highlight of the hearing was Senator Elizabeth Warren’s questioning of JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. The CEOs of the country’s six largest banks
Uproar surrounded Dedrek Finley’s accusations against the actress and her family, but the case ended quietly last week. By Anthony Breznican May 26, 2021 It was a dispute that destroyed a decades-long family friendship, generated headlines around the world, and divided a galactic fandom. Last week, it ended quietly and without public notice with a