‘Good in the Woods’ Brings Bigfoot to Life
Call author Andrea Billups a late literary bloomer. The veteran journalist, professor and entrepreneur longed to write her first novel, but the passion project remained “out of reach.” “I always looked up to people who write fiction … I didn’t feel I was worthy to do that,” Billups tells HiT despite an impressive career writing …
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Is Torture Porn Making a Comeback?
There’s a scene in the new horror film “In a Violent Nature” that hardly qualifies as scary. It’s more like torture. The film’s villain has his victim trapped and death appears imminent. Not so fast. The baddie tortures the young man over an extended period, dragging his final moments out in excruciating detail. It’s the …
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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Will Make You Slap Happy
Whatcha gonna do about a franchise that not only refuses to die but gets better with age? “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is silly, frantic and doesn’t apologize for any leaps in logic. It’s also impossible to hate and showcases the enduring power of chemistry. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have it. Period. That makes …
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‘The Acolyte’ – Woke, Wobbly and Steeped in Feminism
The Force is far from strong with the Disney+ series “The Acolyte.” Neither horrible nor binge-worthy, the series won’t make people forget “The Mandalorian,” let alone any classic “Star Wars” tales. The setting is roughly 100 years before the events of “The Phantom Menace.” The Jedi Council is alive and well, training young Padawans and …
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Vulture: ‘Reacher’ a ‘White Power Fantasy’
Prime Video’s “Reacher” is a blast from the past. The 1980s, to be specific. The Reagan decade featured muscle-bound heroes who defeated the bad guys sans apology. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone led the testosterone brigade. The 1987 classic “Predator” embodied that spirit, courtesy of Ah-nold, Jesse “The Body” Ventura and Carl Weathers. Star Alan …
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Believe All Women? Susan Sarandon Denies Hamas Raped Israelis
Susan Sarandon isn’t letting cancellation curb her pro-Palestinian views. The Oscar-winning actress lost her representation late last year after uttering this tone-deaf comparison at a pro-Palestinian rally “There are a lot of people that are afraid, that are afraid of being Jewish at this time, and are getting a taste of what it feels like …
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‘Handling the Undead’ Shreds Zombie Movie Playbook
“Sometimes dead is bett-ah” – Fred Gwynne, “Pet Sematary” That classic line haunts the most unconventional zombie film in years. “Handling the Undead” ditches the shambling walks and brain-eating tics we expect from the genre. The undead here are vacant and still, harmless shells of their former selves. Or are they? Norwegian director Thea Hvistendahl …
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Ryan Long: De Niro Is an ‘Old Man Shouting at Clouds’
Robert De Niro’s embarrassing performance outside the Trump trials this week gave professional satirists comedy gold. Too bad late-night hosts wouldn’t prospect for it. Ryan Long broke out his mining helmet and hammer all the same. The Canadian native is neither Right nor Left. So when an A-list actor embarrasses himself in front of the …
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Hollywood’s Shocking Response to Trump Verdict, Explained
This should have been Hollywood’s happiest moment since “Barbenheimer.” A New York City juried found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts Thursday. And, yes, some of the usual suspects flooded X with joyous messages. GUILTY!!!!! — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) May 30, 2024 Look closer. Or, just read the entertainment press. The Wrap: An …
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Eric Clapton: ‘Israel Is Running the World’
“Roger Waters found his guitar player” – John Ondrasik, Five for Fighting. Eric Clapton, the rock legend who was pilloried for questioning vaccine mandates during the pandemic, just enraged another large group of people. Who? Those who don’t think Israel controls the world. Plus, anyone horrified by the Ivy League presidents who downplayed raging antisemitism …
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