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The Artisans Behind ‘Weapons’ Break Down Gladys’ Red Lipstick and Their Dream Prequel Looks: ‘Underneath Needed To Be A Ferociousness’
From the moment her copper red hair sticks out against the backdrop of an elementary school, you can’t look away from Aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan) in Zach Cregger’s “Weapons.” After the disappearance of 17 children from Justine Gandy (Julia Garner)’s classroom, audiences are left
Trump names Indiana state senators who ‘need encouragement’ on redistricting
President Trump on Friday celebrated the latest redistricting moves in Indiana, while pressuring several state senators to support a new map that could offer the GOP two more seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump called the updated map "much fairer" and "improved," and
Jane Fonda Calls Netflix-Warner Bros. Acquisition a ‘Catastrophic Business Deal’ That ‘Threatens the Entire Entertainment Industry’
Jane Fonda is speaking out against Netflix’s earthshaking move to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the $82.7 billion deal a “catastrophic” development that threatens to “destroy our creative industry.” Fonda released her statement against the acquisition on Instagram
‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Stars on the One Change to the Filmed Version and Making Each Other Crack Onstage
It’s been a moment since the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” closed (in July 2024, to be precise), yet the stars of the Broadway hit have not forgotten one thing: Jonathan Groff is a menace. “He’s the worst,” Lindsey Mendez emphasizes. To which Daniel
Why doesn’t The Game Awards have a nickname like the Oscars?
The Oscars. The Emmys. The Tonys. When will The Game Awards grow up and get its own nom de plume?
I've been roleplaying in MMORPGs like WoW for 16 years, it's the reason I'm here writing this headline—and there's never been a better time to try it out yourself
Go be cringe in World of Warcraft, it's good for the soul.
Here’s what Democrats should do to win congressional majorities
Democrats should unite behind popular policies to repair the damage caused by Trump's presidency and build a better future for Americans, including reducing tariffs, reforming the immigration system, restoring funds for clean energy projects, increasing affordable housing,
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: How to Watch 2025 SEC Championship Game Live Online Without Cable for Free
After Alabama upset Georgia a few weeks ago 24-21, giving the Bulldogs their sole loss of the season, the two teams are facing off again in the 2025 SEC Championship game. The No. 3-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (11-1) vs. the No. 9-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) at Mercedes-Benz
Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan
Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.
Who is Brian Cole Jr., suspect in the DC pipe bomb case?
Federal authorities announced Thursday that an arrest had been made in the nearly five-year-long investigation of pipe bombs planted outside of the Democratic and Republican national committee officers the evening before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Brian Cole Jr.,
Global Exhibition World Gears Up for CineAsia 2025 as Market Takes Center Stage
Thailand has certainly seen its fortunes rise on the international production stage — “The White Lotus” and “Alien: Earth” showcased the country’s locations and shooting know-how. CineAsia attendees will be able to see for themselves at the trade show expo, which unfolds Dec.
A Deep Dive into the Strange and Touching Victorian-Era Mourning Traditions
"Is it too much? Or do you think we should mourn the passing of these poignant and fascinating trappings of grief?" Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article
Box Office: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Opening to Historic $57M, Scares Off Post-Thanksgiving Slump
The Blumhouse and Universal horror sequel is on course to boast the biggest opening ever for the weekend after the holiday, among other milestones.
Peru’s ‘The Last Laugh’ Gets Mexican Remake at Sin Sentido Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Peru’s Ladines! has sold the remake rights to its critical and box office hit “The Last Laugh” (“Muerto de risa”) to Mexico’s Sin Sentido Films during Ventana Sur. This marks the second time its director-writer-producer Gonzalo Ladines has sold remake rights to his films. His
Kaja Kallas brushes off Trump's criticism of EU in interview with Euronews
The EU's foreign policy chief decided to focus on unity on global conflicts between its allies in an interview with Euronews at the Doha Forum in Qatar.
The Internet Schools Trump’s Treasury Department on Economics
Social media users are skewering the U.S. Treasury Department for bragging about something eminently non-bragworthy. On Friday, the Treasury Department’s official X account shared a chart reflecting that, in 2025, “U.S. Treasuries are having their best year since 2020.”
Netflix Tells Subscribers ‘Nothing Is Changing Today’ After Warner Bros. Deal Announcement
On the heels of announcing its blockbuster agreement to buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max, Netflix sought to reassure customers that nothing will be changing — right now — with its service or subscription plans. The streaming company sent an email late Friday to millions of Netflix
National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC
Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.
Gracie Abrams’ ‘That’s So True’ Got Turned In Too Late to Make Her Album, Yet Turned Into a Career Peak Instead of Afterthought
If anyone ever wants to question the wisdom of putting out deluxe editions of relatively recent albums, Gracie Abrams’ success with a single off one such record should suffice as an explanation for how it can work so well. It’s not as if her “The Secret of Us” album had exactly
The Mavericks Kick Off Emotional Two-Night Tribute to Raul Malo in Nashville
As the singer battles cancer, his band takes the stage to celebrate his impact on music with guests like Rodney Crowell, Maggie Rose, and former Mavericks bassist Robert Reynolds
Tekashi 6ix9ine Sentenced to Three Months in Prison for Probation Violations
Controversial and oft-troubled rapper punished again after police raid found drugs at his home in March
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is 2025's best RPG you haven't played
It's maddening, tragic, outrageous, enthralling, and wholly unforgettable.
Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain—and the consequences could be global
If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island—a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica—the first thing you'll notice is the wildlife. Elephant seals sprawl across dark beaches. King penguins march up mossy slopes. Albatrosses circle over vast,
Trump courts controversy with use of pardon power
President Trump’s use of his clemency power is drawing criticism as he grants pardons and commutations that at times appear to contradict his agenda and focus largely on people charged or convicted during the Biden administration. Trump has spent much of his term criticizing
Republicans must be careful with the optics of Trump’s ICE raids
While Trump has successfully closed the border and arrested thousands of the violent criminals who entered our country illegally, there is a perception problem growing for the Republican Party as operations continue.
PC gaming's best inventory system is hidden in this obscure post-apocalyptic roguelike from the dawn of the survival craze
NEO Scavenger puts the invent in inventory.
Megan Moroney, Variety Hitmakers Storyteller of the Year, on Why She Loves a Good Narrative: ‘I Think the Most Specific Songs Are the Most Relatable’
Megan Moroney’s most recent country hit, “6 Months Later,” is like an answer song to Kelly Clarkson (or, sure, Nietzsche), with its great lyrical hook: “What doesn’t kill you calls you six months later” — followed by a bridge that declares, “What doesn’t kill you / Makes you
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Box Office: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Jump Scares Post-Thanksgiving Weekend With $29.8 Million Debut
Freddy Fazbear and his gaggle of pizzeria party animals brought a welcome boost to the typically muted post-Thanksgiving box office. Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster’s PG-13 sequel “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” based on the second installment in Scott Cawthon’s popular
The Crying Nudes – “joyride”
Who are the Crying Nudes? It’s complicated. The band has been releasing music since 2023, and we know it’s a side project of Dean Blunt’s. Wikipedia says it’s him and Fine Glindvad, the Copenhagen musician who released a bunch of beautiful dream-pop tunes this year. Reddit
Gallego urges Trump administration to ramp up oversight of H-1B visas
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) sent a letter Wednesday urging Trump administration officials to ramp up oversight on large corporations' use of H-1B visas for foreign workers. In his letter, Gallego expressed support for high-skilled immigration programs that "spur economic
Tunisians step up protests against Saied's crackdown on opposition
By Tarek Amara TUNIS, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Tunisians took to the streets on Saturday for a third straight week to protest against President Kais Saied's expanding crackdown on the opposition, critics and NGOs, urging the release of political prisoners. Protests against Saied are