#FANTASIA: FINN WOLFHARD – IN CONVERSATION WITH JAY BARUCHEL
By Amanda Gilmore
It's clear that Vancouver-born actor Finn Wolfhard is a talented guy. At the young age of 17, he's a successful musician and actor, solidifying his career through performances as Mike in Stranger Things and Richie in IT. But now he's making his transition from in front of the camera to behind it. His Short Film Night Shifts, which he wrote and directed, premiered at Fantasia Festival 2020 and has been garnering buzz. It's about two old friends connecting unexpectedly ...
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#FANTASIA: “THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND”
By Amanda Gilmore
A strange force is thriving just off the coast of Block Island and it’s creating terrifying experiences among residents and wildlife.
Brother duo Kevin and Matthew McManus have written and directed a brilliant piece of Supernatural Horror. They impressively expand on this genre to involve our real-life fears surrounding technology and our environmental crisis. As if that wasn’t enough to terrify an audience, the brothers go further to skillfully ...
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#COOKING: PAD THAI RECIPE
Pad Thai. Who doesn’t love Pad Thai? You can actually make this at home rather easily. I don’t love Bean Sprouts, hence I didn’t include them in my version, but if you do like them, you can add in 1-2 cups. You can substitute shrimp for chicken breast or thigh pieces. And I get some people just don’t do Shrimp Paste and Fish Sauce as they are pungent, but truly you’re not a fan of Pad Thai if you don’t enjoy those essential notes which make it authentic.
Ingredients:
1/2 ...
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#NEWMUSIC: DUA LIPA & THE BLESSED MADONNA – “CLUB FUTURE NOSTALGIA”
Dua Lipa has released one of the year's finest albums in FUTURE NOSTALGIA. She pairs with Producer The Blessed Madonna to bring us CLUB FUTURE NOSTALGIA, a flowing Remix Album which features collaborations with Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani, Mark Ronson, Madonna and many more familiar snippets!
Check-out the Visualizer for the Album:
You can stream the entire album now.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)
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#COOKING: SALTY ‘N’ SWEET RICE KRISPIE TREATS RECIPE
Salty 'n' Sweet Rice Krispie Treats. You haven't had a Rice Krispie Treat till you've had it done like this. These are dangerous. What a crunch! Sorry for any addictions that may result.
Ingredients:
5 cups Rice Krispies 3 cups Mini Marshmallows 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup cashews, broken 1 cup Original Pringles, crushed 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions:
1. In large pot, melt butter with salt and 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows over medium heat, stirring often. 2. ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW STILL FROM “RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON”
It's just been announced that Kelly Marie Tran has been cast as Raya in upcoming Animated Feature, RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON! Above is a brand-new still from the Film.
Synopsis:
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “COME PLAY”
Right in time for Halloween is COME PLAY starring Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr. and Azhy Robertson. See the new Trailer!
Story:Â
Newcomer Azhy Robertson stars as Oliver, a lonely young boy who feels different from everyone else. Desperate for a friend, he seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses Oliver’s devices against him to break into our world, Oliver’s parents (Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr.) must fight to ...
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#FANTASIA: “ALONE”
By Amanda Gilmore
Recently widowed Jessica (Jules Willcox) begins a journey back to her hometown when a cold-blooded killer begins hunting her down.
Alone works thanks to Director John Hyams building ample amounts of tension in each scene through staging and sound, along with Wilcox’s captivating performance as a woman fighting to survive. However, for those looking for a twist or something new being brought to a popular genre they won’t find it here. As ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION”
Premiering at Sundance to raves, THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION is set to stream on Netflix!
SynopsisRadha, a down-on-her-luck NY playwright, is desperate for a breakthrough before 40. But when she foils what seems like her last shot at success, she’s left with no choice but to reinvent herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime. The Forty-Year-Old Version follows Radha as she vacillates between the worlds of Hip Hop and theater on a quest to find her true voice.Winner of the Directing Prize at The ...
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