Sunday, January 21, 2024
‘My Old Ass’ Review: Aubrey Plaza Delights in Thoughtful Comedy That Should Be More Unconventional
The coming-of-age genre is a tried and true way to illustrate the uncertainty of the future and the perks of hindsight, but when an opportunity presents itself to take heed of what is to come, sometimes even surprises can feel a bit predictable. In her sophomore feature and first film at Sundance, Megan Park’s “My Old Ass” blends the YA journey with elements of sci-fi fantasy through fresh-faced 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella) as she rings in adulthood by coming face-to-face with her 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). “My Old Ass” begins and sustains a level of authenticity, specifically with the dynamics…
Sunday, January 21, 2024
After 3 Friends Found Dead In Missouri Backyard, Families Demand Answers
The men were found in the backyard of a fourth friend, whose lawyer said he didn’t know they were there. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Steven Soderbergh Contradicts Himself With Formally Audacious Ghost Story ‘Presence’
Steven Soderbergh debuted his new supernatural thriller “Presence” Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival, and during the post-screening Q&A he opened up about how the film’s bold visual conceit contradicted his long-held belief about VR in narrative storytelling. “Presence,” written by Soderbergh’s “Kimi” collaborator David Koepp and starring Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan (who starred on Soderbergh’s series “The Knick”), is told from the point-of-view of a ghost – the film never breaks from that point of view and each scene is played out in one long, unbroken take. The audience at the sold out premiere screening at the…
Saturday, January 20, 2024
L.A. Innocence Project Takes Up Scott Peterson Murder Case
A nonprofit legal team is reexamining Peterson’s 2004 conviction for killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Friday, January 19, 2024
‘Freaky Tales’ Review: Pedro Pascal Anchors a Campy, Bloody Love Letter to the ’80s
Underdog stories are beloved for a reason. And “Freaky Tales,” the latest movie from directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, gives us a host of underdogs to root for, along with a bloody, fun, very ‘80s time on the weirder side of Oakland, California. Based on imaginary ideas and memories from Fleck, Freaky Tales is imbued with love for its underdogs, the Bay Area, and movies in general, split into several chapters that chronicle punks, musicians, and people looking for redemption. Taking its time setting up its characters’ worlds and showing how they are all connected in the end, the…
Friday, January 19, 2024
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested In Dominican Republic On Domestic Violence Charges
Daniel Hernández better known by his stage name, Tekashi 6ix9ine is being held in Santo Domingo following his arrest on Wednesday Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Colbert Notes Iowa Turnout Was so Low, Trump’s Win Was ‘Less the Will of the People and More the Will of Carl’ | Video
On Wednesday’s “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert talked about the Iowa caucuses that Donald Trump ended up winning. But during his monologue, Colbert poured cold water on Trump’s victory, joking that the turnout was so low, the victory by the multiply indicted ex-president was “less the will of the people and more the will of Carl.” You can watch the whole monologue above. “Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses with 51% of the vote,” the CBS host said as he kicked off the topic. “Iowa, apparently short for ‘Iowanna live in a democracy anymore.’” “Now, Trump’s victory was so decisive…
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Parents Charged After Son Found Living In 'Deplorable' Home With Nearly 80 Animals
“Everybody going in there was just in complete shock,” an animal rescuer said. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Stephen Colbert Gets Burned by Taylor Tomlinson When Talking Emmys Chances: ‘Is John Oliver in Your Category?’ | Video
Stephen Colbert opened up his Monday night “Late Show” monologue by admitting that the segment was pretaped last Thursday, as he would be flying back from Monday’s Emmys. “So, shhh, don’t tell me if I won, or if the door of my plane popped off,” Colbert said. The monologue ended with a guest appearance by Taylor Tomlinson, host of CBS’s new post-“Late Show” program, “After Midnight.” After explaining the new comedian-driven faux game show, she delivered a full-circle meta moment when Colbert asked what Tomlinson was doing there at his New York City studio. “Your show premieres right after this…
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of Intellectually Disabled Woman He Met Gaming
Police said the 23-year-old victim was diagnosed with an intellectual disability and has the “mental capacity of a 12-year-old child.” Source: Huffingtonpost feed
