For Eric Holler, it started 25 years ago with a letter to Richard Ramirez — a serial killer and rapist known as the “Night Stalker,” who was active from 1984 to 1985. He was fascinated by Ramirez’s case and decided to introduce himself in a letter. A few weeks later …
Read More »Trump Blames 'Fake News' For Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
President Trump on Monday morning blamed the media for “anger and rage” that gave way to the shootings that left at least 31 dead in El Paso and Dayton over the weekend. “The Media has a big responsibility to life and safety in our Country,” he tweeted. “Fake News has …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Jojo Rabbit,' Mister Rogers Biopic, Linda Ronstadt Doc
On deck: Tom Hanks asks if you would be his neighbor; Cynthia Erivo goes underground; Helen Mirren gets regal, Russian style; Linda Ronstadt gets the documentary she deserves; Zombieland gets a sequel, for better or worse; and we get a second peek at two major upcoming awards-season movies. Behold, your …
Read More »Swedish Government Dismisses Trump Criticism of A$AP Rocky Charges
UPDATE: A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty to assault charges in Sweden on Tuesday, Associated Press reports. The rapper and two others are accused of allegedly throwing a man across a street during an altercation in Stockholm last month. Swedish news agency TT reports per AP that President Trump sent a …
Read More »The Highwomen: In the Studio With Country's Ballsiest New Supergroup
“That’s a fucking hit,” calls out Dave Cobb in his customary denim uniform, seconds after the last note of the Highwomen’s debut single, “Redesigning Women,” plays through the speakers on the console at RCA Studio A. “There’s no excuse why this can’t be on the radio,” he says, turning toward …
Read More »'David Crosby: Remember My Name' Review: Laurel Canyon's Lion in Winter
At 77, the white-haired troubadour David Crosby can boast an enviable career as a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as a prolific solo artist. Just don’t expect pretty pictures. Directed by A.J. Eaton and produced by Cameron Crowe, the doc doesn’t skip …
Read More »Watch Kate McKinnon's Debate-Inspired Elizabeth Warren, Marianne Williamson Impressions
Master impersonator Kate McKinnon showed off her Elizabeth Warren impression and a brand-new take on Marianne Williamson while appearing onLate Night With Seth Meyers. TheSaturday Night Live star appears in the new filmYesterday. McKinnon and Meyers revealed that the comedian joined the writing staff of the late-night show to watch …
Read More »How Women Are Dominating TV Right Now — And Changing It for the Better
The story of the year in television so far was told in the closing shot of Broad City. As Ilana descended into the subway and out of our lives, the camera followed a new pair of friends, then another and another, each of different ethnicities and gender identities, all with …
Read More »Taffy Brodesser-Akner Investigates Suburban Malaise in Her Excellent Debut Novel 'Fleishman Is In Trouble'
Rating: Four out of fFve stars Libby Epstein, the narrator of Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s enthralling debut novel, Fleishman Is In Trouble, is a magazine writer turned suburban mom obsessed with the work of Archer Sylvan, a legendary Tom Wolfe-esque journalist who picked one side of a story and argued passionately for …
Read More »'Shrek' Soundtrack Making Vinyl Debut for Special Edition Reissue
Shrek fans can finally listen to the film’s beloved soundtrack on vinyl. The reissued album will be available on August 2nd. The soundtrack features Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” Rufus Wainwright’s cover of “Hallelujah,” Baha Men’s cover of “Best Years of Our Lives” and both Smash Mouth and Eddie Murphy’s versions …
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