Los Angeles is not the first city fans would associate with comedian John Mulaney. That would be Chicago, his hometown and the backdrop to innumerable childhood anecdotes in his stand-up act, or New York, where he broke out as a writer on “Saturday Night Live” and shot a special at Radio City Music Hall. But L.A. is where Mulaney now lives; it’s also currently home to the second iteration of Netflix Is a Joke, a massive, weeklong comedy festival organized by the streaming service as a show of genre dominance. (Netflix stand-up head Robbie Praw used to run programming at Montreal’s vaunted Just for Laughs event and has essentially created a West Coast version.) And so we have “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA,” a weeklong special event combining studio segments, pre-taped sketches and man-on-the-street interviews into a sort of pop-up talk show.
“We’re only doing six episodes,...
“We’re only doing six episodes,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Amazon Freevee has put in development a medical drama series from Adam Sussman (12 Monkeys) and Mark Perez (Game Night).
Co-written and executive produced by Sussman and Perez, the Untitled Alternative Medical Drama is a medical procedural following doctors that utilize non-traditional approaches to solve unique cases.
Bill McGoldrick also executive produces with Sussman and Perez.
Sussman’s writing credits include 12 Monkeys, Night Stalker and The Blacklist. He’s repped by Trevor Engelson at Underground and Hansen Jacobson Teller.
Perez penned the screenplay for the 2018 feature Game Night, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, Universal Pictures’ Accepted. He’s repped by CAA and Adam Kaller at Hansen Jacobson Teller.
Co-written and executive produced by Sussman and Perez, the Untitled Alternative Medical Drama is a medical procedural following doctors that utilize non-traditional approaches to solve unique cases.
Bill McGoldrick also executive produces with Sussman and Perez.
Sussman’s writing credits include 12 Monkeys, Night Stalker and The Blacklist. He’s repped by Trevor Engelson at Underground and Hansen Jacobson Teller.
Perez penned the screenplay for the 2018 feature Game Night, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, Universal Pictures’ Accepted. He’s repped by CAA and Adam Kaller at Hansen Jacobson Teller.
- 5/1/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Associated Press journalist Linda Deutsch was already a legendary court reporter when O.J. Simpson stood trial for killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. She’d covered high-profile criminal legal proceedings involving everyone from Charles Manson and Patty Hearst to Sirhan Sirhan and the “Night Stalker,” Richard Ramirez.
But Judge Lance Ito designated Deutsch the trial’s pool reporter and she soon became a familiar face to millions as a trusted TV commentator providing context for the case. Simpson himself approved of her coverage and, after he was acquitted, she became his go-to media contact for exclusive interviews in the ensuing decades.
The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Deutsch, who retired in 2014, after the Simpson family announced the Heisman winner turned actor and pitchman died on April 10.
You’ve said you never decided if Simpson was guilty. Was that a personal decision or a professional one?
My...
But Judge Lance Ito designated Deutsch the trial’s pool reporter and she soon became a familiar face to millions as a trusted TV commentator providing context for the case. Simpson himself approved of her coverage and, after he was acquitted, she became his go-to media contact for exclusive interviews in the ensuing decades.
The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Deutsch, who retired in 2014, after the Simpson family announced the Heisman winner turned actor and pitchman died on April 10.
You’ve said you never decided if Simpson was guilty. Was that a personal decision or a professional one?
My...
- 4/12/2024
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The episode of The Black Sheep covering The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Brandon Nally, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
I’ve been on a bit of a TV kick lately. You’ll see it coming up in one of the adaptation videos but also in what I’ve been watching. The 2023 season of Creepshow has been a lot of fun and Mike Flanagan’s “Succession mixed with a Giallo” in Fall of the House of Usher has been one of my favorite pieces of media this year. It reminded me a lot of growing up watching the second coming of TV horror movies in the 90s. I hesitate to call it the golden age because I think the 70s still holds that title but the 90s had all manner from Stephen King adaptations,...
I’ve been on a bit of a TV kick lately. You’ll see it coming up in one of the adaptation videos but also in what I’ve been watching. The 2023 season of Creepshow has been a lot of fun and Mike Flanagan’s “Succession mixed with a Giallo” in Fall of the House of Usher has been one of my favorite pieces of media this year. It reminded me a lot of growing up watching the second coming of TV horror movies in the 90s. I hesitate to call it the golden age because I think the 70s still holds that title but the 90s had all manner from Stephen King adaptations,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Veteran reporter Tony Valdez, who covered Los Angeles for more than 30 years for the Fox 11 television station, has died at 78. His son confirmed the death and said his father had been battling end-stage kidney failure before dying at home on Friday morning.
Valdez was one of the few Latino TV reporters when he started his career in 1981. He worked until retiring from Fox in 2016. He was the host of Midday Sunday and coanchored weekends with Christine Devine in the 1990s.
He was also the host of the crime series LA’s Most Wanted.
Valdez grew up in downtown Los Angeles and graduated from Los Angeles College.
Prior to joining Kttv, he worked at Kcet, Ktla, and La Opiñion. During his long career, he covered such big stories as the Watts Riots, the Hillside Strangler and Night Stalker serial killer cases, the arrest and trial of O.J. Simpson, and several political elections.
Valdez was one of the few Latino TV reporters when he started his career in 1981. He worked until retiring from Fox in 2016. He was the host of Midday Sunday and coanchored weekends with Christine Devine in the 1990s.
He was also the host of the crime series LA’s Most Wanted.
Valdez grew up in downtown Los Angeles and graduated from Los Angeles College.
Prior to joining Kttv, he worked at Kcet, Ktla, and La Opiñion. During his long career, he covered such big stories as the Watts Riots, the Hillside Strangler and Night Stalker serial killer cases, the arrest and trial of O.J. Simpson, and several political elections.
- 5/5/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Kenon Walker, Jessica Jai Johnson, Michael Gordon III, Coley Bryant, Brandon Russell, Brandon Person, K.J. Baker, Keith Lamont Johnson, Tarsha Gibson | Written and Directed by Jaron Lockridge
As The Reaper Man begins, Joseph (Kenon Walker) and Jessica (Jessica Jai Johnson) are having a very bad day. First, they find out that they’ve been approved for a home loan, only to find out minutes later that a better offer, one they can’t match, has been made on the property. They return home disappointed only to walk in on Marcus (Michael Gordon III), Josh (Coley Bryant), Nick (Brandon Russell) and Brandon (Brandon Person) in the midst of robbing it. In the ensuing panic, Joseph is killed and Jessica is injured. In the days following the killing, Detectives Casey (K.J. Baker) and Brown (Keith Lamont Johnson) are trying their best to solve the case, but someone keeps killing the...
As The Reaper Man begins, Joseph (Kenon Walker) and Jessica (Jessica Jai Johnson) are having a very bad day. First, they find out that they’ve been approved for a home loan, only to find out minutes later that a better offer, one they can’t match, has been made on the property. They return home disappointed only to walk in on Marcus (Michael Gordon III), Josh (Coley Bryant), Nick (Brandon Russell) and Brandon (Brandon Person) in the midst of robbing it. In the ensuing panic, Joseph is killed and Jessica is injured. In the days following the killing, Detectives Casey (K.J. Baker) and Brown (Keith Lamont Johnson) are trying their best to solve the case, but someone keeps killing the...
- 4/20/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Netflix’s next docu-series, “Waco: American Apocalypse,” will dig into how cult leader David Koresh faced off with the federal government in bloody 51-day siege. Directed by Tiller Russell (“Night Stalker”), the upcoming series will feature three 50 minute episodes and premiere March 22, Variety has learned exclusively.
The launch date coincides with the 30th anniversary of the national tragedy. In 1993, TV viewers around the world became fascinated by the live reporting of the Waco conflict, which has since been touted as the largest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War. Original Productions is the production company behind this new series.
“Waco: American Apocalypse” features videotapes filmed inside the FBI’s Hostage Negotiation Command Post, as well as never-before-seen news footage and FBI wiretap recordings. The three-part series will include several interviews, including one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, the last child released from the compound alive, a sniper from...
The launch date coincides with the 30th anniversary of the national tragedy. In 1993, TV viewers around the world became fascinated by the live reporting of the Waco conflict, which has since been touted as the largest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War. Original Productions is the production company behind this new series.
“Waco: American Apocalypse” features videotapes filmed inside the FBI’s Hostage Negotiation Command Post, as well as never-before-seen news footage and FBI wiretap recordings. The three-part series will include several interviews, including one of David Koresh’s spiritual wives, the last child released from the compound alive, a sniper from...
- 2/9/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Mike Prall, Emily Katz to work closely with founder and CEO Jenifer Westphal, president Joe Plummer.
New York-based studio Wavelength, whose credits include Cusp, Athlete A, and The Cave Of Adullam, has hired Mike Prall as head of studios, Emily Katz as head of development.
The executives will be based in New York and arrive at a busy time as the company prepares to open its first international office in London following partnerships with international producers on seven of its 2022 films including Aisha, Radical Dreamer, and The Last Year Of Darkness.
Prall and Katz will work closely with Wavelength founder,...
New York-based studio Wavelength, whose credits include Cusp, Athlete A, and The Cave Of Adullam, has hired Mike Prall as head of studios, Emily Katz as head of development.
The executives will be based in New York and arrive at a busy time as the company prepares to open its first international office in London following partnerships with international producers on seven of its 2022 films including Aisha, Radical Dreamer, and The Last Year Of Darkness.
Prall and Katz will work closely with Wavelength founder,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Vince Gilligan’s sole script on the 2005 ‘Night Stalker’ reboot is the perfect stepping stone between the writer’s two television universes.
“There are countless stories in the city, about the lives lived here, about how the fates of others intertwine with our own in ways we can never expect or predict.”
The X-Files was one of the most significant cultural touchstones to come out of the 1990s and it forever changed the shape of genre storytelling on television. Breaking Bad and its prequel spin-off series, Better Call Saul, have very much done the same for television in the 2010s and ‘20s, albeit in very different ways. Vince Gilligan is the common factor between these completely unique worlds, but he also wrote a single episode of 2005’s reboot of the totemic supernatural procedural series, Kolchak: The Night Stalker.
If The X-Files is about the pursuit of the truth and Breaking Bad...
“There are countless stories in the city, about the lives lived here, about how the fates of others intertwine with our own in ways we can never expect or predict.”
The X-Files was one of the most significant cultural touchstones to come out of the 1990s and it forever changed the shape of genre storytelling on television. Breaking Bad and its prequel spin-off series, Better Call Saul, have very much done the same for television in the 2010s and ‘20s, albeit in very different ways. Vince Gilligan is the common factor between these completely unique worlds, but he also wrote a single episode of 2005’s reboot of the totemic supernatural procedural series, Kolchak: The Night Stalker.
If The X-Files is about the pursuit of the truth and Breaking Bad...
- 8/12/2022
- by Daniel Kurland
- bloody-disgusting.com
In our Q&a series Last Call, we get down to the bottom of every last thing with some of our favorite celebs - from the last time they were starstruck to the last song they listened to. This week, Gideon Adlon takes our call.
NBC's "The Thing About Pam" explores the real-life 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. Based on the "Dateline" podcast of the same name, the series stars Renée Zellweger as convicted murderer Pam Hupp; Glenn Fleshler as Betsy's husband, Russ Faria; Josh Duhamel as criminal defense lawyer Joel Schwartz; Judy Greer as Lincoln County prosecutor Leah Askey; and Gideon Adlon as Betsy and Russ's 17-year-old daughter, Mariah Day.
You may recognize Adlon from 2020's "The Craft," in which she starred as Frankie. Adlon's previous projects also include Netflix's "Pacific Rim: The Black," Netflix's "The Society, and 2018's "Blockers." But her latest project is quite the departure from her previous roles,...
NBC's "The Thing About Pam" explores the real-life 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. Based on the "Dateline" podcast of the same name, the series stars Renée Zellweger as convicted murderer Pam Hupp; Glenn Fleshler as Betsy's husband, Russ Faria; Josh Duhamel as criminal defense lawyer Joel Schwartz; Judy Greer as Lincoln County prosecutor Leah Askey; and Gideon Adlon as Betsy and Russ's 17-year-old daughter, Mariah Day.
You may recognize Adlon from 2020's "The Craft," in which she starred as Frankie. Adlon's previous projects also include Netflix's "Pacific Rim: The Black," Netflix's "The Society, and 2018's "Blockers." But her latest project is quite the departure from her previous roles,...
- 4/4/2022
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Kolchak: The Night Stalker – The Complete Series
Blu ray
Kino Lorber
1974/ 1.33:1/ 1,020 Minutes
Starring Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland
Directed by Gordon Hessler. Alexander Grasshoff
“I saw what I saw when I saw it.” That was the mantra of Wilbur Grey, an anonymous shipping clerk who made a habit of bumping into some pretty famous monsters. As with most cautionary tales, no one will believe Wilbur about his strange encounters until it’s too late. Carl Kolchak, a beat reporter for Chicago’s Independent News Service, is stuck in the same boat; it seems that toddlin’ town is not only the City of Big Shoulders but Big Monsters—and they have a habit of playing in Kolchak’s backyard.
The newsman made his debut in the early ’70s when producer Dan Curtis parlayed Jeff Rice’s The Kolchak Papers into two television movies, 1972’s The Night Stalker and 1973’s The Night Strangler.
Blu ray
Kino Lorber
1974/ 1.33:1/ 1,020 Minutes
Starring Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland
Directed by Gordon Hessler. Alexander Grasshoff
“I saw what I saw when I saw it.” That was the mantra of Wilbur Grey, an anonymous shipping clerk who made a habit of bumping into some pretty famous monsters. As with most cautionary tales, no one will believe Wilbur about his strange encounters until it’s too late. Carl Kolchak, a beat reporter for Chicago’s Independent News Service, is stuck in the same boat; it seems that toddlin’ town is not only the City of Big Shoulders but Big Monsters—and they have a habit of playing in Kolchak’s backyard.
The newsman made his debut in the early ’70s when producer Dan Curtis parlayed Jeff Rice’s The Kolchak Papers into two television movies, 1972’s The Night Stalker and 1973’s The Night Strangler.
- 10/26/2021
- by Charlie Largent
- Trailers from Hell
This story about “Night Stalker” first appeared in the Race Begins issue of TheWrap’s Emmy magazine.
Making a documentary about sadistic serial killer Richard Ramirez, also known as the Night Stalker, was no easy feat for filmmaker Tiller Russell. The director/producer knew he would have to respect the victims’ trauma while showcasing Ramirez’s crimes, which were extremely violent in nature. By anchoring the story in the perspective of Gil Carrillo, one of the detectives who helped solve the case, he was able to carefully craft the Netflix docuseries, “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer,” set to the tone of Hollywood noir.
“Had I not met Gil or Frank, I would’ve never done the story,” Russell said. “It was their experience of it that anchored me to it. Frank and Gil were this odd couple of detectives who had this journey which you can tell...
Making a documentary about sadistic serial killer Richard Ramirez, also known as the Night Stalker, was no easy feat for filmmaker Tiller Russell. The director/producer knew he would have to respect the victims’ trauma while showcasing Ramirez’s crimes, which were extremely violent in nature. By anchoring the story in the perspective of Gil Carrillo, one of the detectives who helped solve the case, he was able to carefully craft the Netflix docuseries, “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer,” set to the tone of Hollywood noir.
“Had I not met Gil or Frank, I would’ve never done the story,” Russell said. “It was their experience of it that anchored me to it. Frank and Gil were this odd couple of detectives who had this journey which you can tell...
- 6/1/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Bellamy Young will be among the first guests to check into “Fantasy Island.” Fox’s reboot of the quirky and often mysterious series has signed Young to guest star as a local TV morning show host with a taste for adventure.
And we do mean that literally. In an early episode of the new “Fantasy Island,” Young will play Christine Collins, described as a host with “a simple fantasy. She wants to eat. And eat. And eat. But when Christine gets to ‘Fantasy Island’ she’ll realize that she’s hungry for much more than food.”
Young, currently seen on Fox’s “Prodigal Son,” will guest star opposite series regulars including Roselyn Sanchez, who stars in the new “Fantasy Island” as Elena Roarke, a descendant of Mr. Roarke (the late Ricardo Montalban) from the original series. Kiara Barnes and John Gabriel Rodriquez also star.
The updated “Fantasy Island,” from Sony Pictures Television,...
And we do mean that literally. In an early episode of the new “Fantasy Island,” Young will play Christine Collins, described as a host with “a simple fantasy. She wants to eat. And eat. And eat. But when Christine gets to ‘Fantasy Island’ she’ll realize that she’s hungry for much more than food.”
Young, currently seen on Fox’s “Prodigal Son,” will guest star opposite series regulars including Roselyn Sanchez, who stars in the new “Fantasy Island” as Elena Roarke, a descendant of Mr. Roarke (the late Ricardo Montalban) from the original series. Kiara Barnes and John Gabriel Rodriquez also star.
The updated “Fantasy Island,” from Sony Pictures Television,...
- 5/5/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Dawn Porter’s Trilogy Films has inked an exclusive overall deal with Industrial Media. Trilogy, the production company behind the critically acclaimed documentary “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” is the sixth company to partner with the independent production group. Industrial Media’s leading unscripted content production roster includes Sharp Entertainment, Ipc, B17 Entertainment, 19 Entertainment and This Machine.
Porter, the non-fiction series filmmaker that directed “Gideon’s Army” and “The Way I See It,” among others, will continue to focus on developing and producing non-scripted projects for film and television with Industrial Media’s support.
“After years of admiring the quality and character of her work, we are honored to officially partner with Dawn Porter,” Industrial’s CEO Eli Holzman and President Aaron Saidman said in a statement on Wednesday. “She is a gifted filmmaker and a prolific producer with a passion for stories that are as engaging as they are meaningful.
Porter, the non-fiction series filmmaker that directed “Gideon’s Army” and “The Way I See It,” among others, will continue to focus on developing and producing non-scripted projects for film and television with Industrial Media’s support.
“After years of admiring the quality and character of her work, we are honored to officially partner with Dawn Porter,” Industrial’s CEO Eli Holzman and President Aaron Saidman said in a statement on Wednesday. “She is a gifted filmmaker and a prolific producer with a passion for stories that are as engaging as they are meaningful.
- 4/28/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Matt Sharp, who runs 90 Day Fiancé producer Sharp Entertainment and was the man behind Doomsday Preppers, called his Industrial Media bosses in February 2020 to warn them that Covid-19 might become a problem in the United States.
His preparedness – this is a man who profiled more than one family preparing for a global pandemic back in 2012 – helped his parent company, which runs Night Stalker producer Ipc, American Idol co-producer 19 Entertainment, The History Of Swear Words producer B17 Entertainment and Rj Cutler’s This Machine – put together a system that would allow it to post-produce over 100 hours of programming remotely.
Sharp told Deadline that part of his job as a producer is “looking for icebergs”. “When I started hearing what is going on with Covid… a month or two before that fateful day in March, we started preparing. We decided to make a crazy investment to edit remotely. We were ready...
His preparedness – this is a man who profiled more than one family preparing for a global pandemic back in 2012 – helped his parent company, which runs Night Stalker producer Ipc, American Idol co-producer 19 Entertainment, The History Of Swear Words producer B17 Entertainment and Rj Cutler’s This Machine – put together a system that would allow it to post-produce over 100 hours of programming remotely.
Sharp told Deadline that part of his job as a producer is “looking for icebergs”. “When I started hearing what is going on with Covid… a month or two before that fateful day in March, we started preparing. We decided to make a crazy investment to edit remotely. We were ready...
- 4/16/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Listen, self-care looks different for everyone - for some people, it's long, relaxing baths, and for other people, it's learning the haunting history of people's gruesome death at the hands of a serial killer. I'm not saying this Saturday Night Live sketch is completely based on my Netflix queue, but there's a possibility.
During Nick Jonas's hosting gig on Feb. 27, SNL called out the phenomenon that is women's love for streaming all kinds of terrifying true-crime TV shows when they're alone. Whether it's Night Stalker, Making a Murderer, or Mommy Dead and Dearest, ladies are indulging in the horrifying while folding laundry, paying taxes, gushing over babies, and basking in sweet alone time. It's not our fault; it's relaxing. And although Nick chimes in to remind us that cult shows hold an appeal as well, let's be honest, it's all about the murder shows. Watch the full skit above!
During Nick Jonas's hosting gig on Feb. 27, SNL called out the phenomenon that is women's love for streaming all kinds of terrifying true-crime TV shows when they're alone. Whether it's Night Stalker, Making a Murderer, or Mommy Dead and Dearest, ladies are indulging in the horrifying while folding laundry, paying taxes, gushing over babies, and basking in sweet alone time. It's not our fault; it's relaxing. And although Nick chimes in to remind us that cult shows hold an appeal as well, let's be honest, it's all about the murder shows. Watch the full skit above!
- 2/28/2021
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
Photo: 'Silk Road'/Lionsgate Director Tiller Russell’s newest film ‘Silk Road’ is a dramatic feature inspired by a true story. Centered around Ross Ulbricht, played by Nick Robinson’), ‘Silk Road’ tells the story of the rise of a darknet website named after the trade routes that linked the East and the West. Opposite Robinson is the brilliant Jason Clarke, who plays a DEA Agent named Rick Bowden, the main antagonist. While Robinson made his film debut in 2013, Clarke is a veteran actor with over 70 acting credits to his name. Best known for his frequent antagonist roles, Clarke is a magnetic force anytime he graces the screen. His experience pairs well with the natural charisma of Robinson and together the two make the movie a very powerful experience. Related article: New Releases: Your Comprehensive Guide to Every New Movie Coming Out in February 2021 Related article: Spoiler Alert: ‘Love,...
- 2/20/2021
- by Jordan Qin
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
In our Q&a series Last Call, we get down to the bottom of every last thing with some of our favorite celebs - from the last thing they texted to the last thing they binge-watched. This week, singer and actor Alex Aiono takes our call.
You probably know Alex Aiono for his YouTube videos and music career, but now the 24-year-old is taking on the acting world with his first feature film role in Netflix's Finding 'Ohana. The family film, which premiered on Jan. 29, centers on two siblings from Brooklyn, NY, who embark on a trip to Oahu where they learn more about their Hawaiian heritage. In honor of the film's release, we chatted with Aiono, where he revealed everything from what the last day on set was like to the last person he got starstruck over. Hint: it was one of his costars. Read ahead to see what he had to say.
You probably know Alex Aiono for his YouTube videos and music career, but now the 24-year-old is taking on the acting world with his first feature film role in Netflix's Finding 'Ohana. The family film, which premiered on Jan. 29, centers on two siblings from Brooklyn, NY, who embark on a trip to Oahu where they learn more about their Hawaiian heritage. In honor of the film's release, we chatted with Aiono, where he revealed everything from what the last day on set was like to the last person he got starstruck over. Hint: it was one of his costars. Read ahead to see what he had to say.
- 2/2/2021
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.) The Series: Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer Where You Can Stream It: Netflix The Pitch: It’s a true crime series about the police detectives who were tasked with solving the case of […]
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- 2/1/2021
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
While WandaVision takes inspiration from many other shows, one superhero shows in particular predates the Disney+ series’ weirdness: FX’s Legion.
“Although what we’ve seen of WandaVision so far doesn’t have much in common with its MCU predecessors, there is one recent TV series that the Disney+ title is reminiscent of — FX’s Legion, which is currently streaming on Hulu.”
Read more at Inverse.
So much of our food waste are created from us throwing away perfectly good food. Here are ten common food items you can eat after their “best by” or “sell by” dates.
“You’ve just unearthed a long-forgotten box of spaghetti from the back of your pantry that looks normal, smells normal, and has no sign of mold. According to the ‘use by’ date, however, it expired three weeks ago. Worried that the pasta is harboring some invisible but hazardous bacteria, you mutter ‘Better safe than sorry,...
“Although what we’ve seen of WandaVision so far doesn’t have much in common with its MCU predecessors, there is one recent TV series that the Disney+ title is reminiscent of — FX’s Legion, which is currently streaming on Hulu.”
Read more at Inverse.
So much of our food waste are created from us throwing away perfectly good food. Here are ten common food items you can eat after their “best by” or “sell by” dates.
“You’ve just unearthed a long-forgotten box of spaghetti from the back of your pantry that looks normal, smells normal, and has no sign of mold. According to the ‘use by’ date, however, it expired three weeks ago. Worried that the pasta is harboring some invisible but hazardous bacteria, you mutter ‘Better safe than sorry,...
- 1/28/2021
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
On the January 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: /Film managing editor Jacob Hall is out today, but he’ll be […]
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- 1/27/2021
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Netflix's Night Stalker: The Hunt For a Serial Killer takes us back to the mid-'80s with the chilling case of the Night Stalker, aka Richard Ramirez. As the show retraces the infamous investigation, it features a politician whose name you may have heard of: Dianne Feinstein. The California senator has had her fair share of controversial moments lately, from her dismissive remarks toward youth environmentalists to her hug with Lindsey Graham at Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing. So, how did Feinstein play a role in the Night Stalker case? Back then, she was the mayor of San Francisco. While the Night Stalker was known for terrorizing Los Angeles, one case linked him to San Francisco during the height of his murder spree. Episode three of the true-crime miniseries revisits one of Feinstein's biggest blunders: the time she released confidential investigation details in a press conference.
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- 1/22/2021
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
Photo: ‘Night Stalker’/Netflix To start 2021 off, Netflix released a new limited series that focuses on Richard Ramirez aka the “Night Stalker”. Convicted serial killer, rapist, and kidnapper, Ramirez has had 14 victims connected to him and many more that have yet to be officially proven. During the 1980s, he terrorized the greater Los Angeles area as well as San Francisco and committed a series of murders, rapes, and robberies within a short amount of time. Netflix’s newest documentary symbolizes a big change from its usual format of true crime documentaries, instead of focusing on the serial killer, they focused on the detectives and the victims. Related article: ‘City on a Hill’: No Rest for the Wicked in Boston Crime Drama Related article: ‘I’m Your Woman’: A Unique Spin on the Crime Drama and a Standout Performance from Rachel Brosnahan The ‘Night Stalker’ documentary uses a mixture of photographic evidence,...
- 1/20/2021
- by Jordan Qin
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Netflix’s chilling true-crime documentary series “Night Stalker” debuted Jan. 13, and tells the story of the law-enforcement officers who caught and apprehended Richard Ramirez, a serial killer and rapist who was active in California during the 1980s.
Los Angeles Sheriff’s detectives Frank Salerno and Gil Carrillo were the two agents responsible for cracking the case and bringing Ramirez to justice. Salerno was a coordinator of the task force created to find and arrest Ramirez. Salerno is now retired, but he served on the Sheriff’s Department force for over three decades.
Ramirez was eventually caught and brought to justice in August 1985, and convicted of 13 counts of murder, five attempted murders, 11 sexual assaults and 14 burglaries. He was sentenced to death in the gas chamber, after what was one of the most expensive trials in California history (second to the O.J. Simpson murder case which took place later in 1994). Ramirez later...
Los Angeles Sheriff’s detectives Frank Salerno and Gil Carrillo were the two agents responsible for cracking the case and bringing Ramirez to justice. Salerno was a coordinator of the task force created to find and arrest Ramirez. Salerno is now retired, but he served on the Sheriff’s Department force for over three decades.
Ramirez was eventually caught and brought to justice in August 1985, and convicted of 13 counts of murder, five attempted murders, 11 sexual assaults and 14 burglaries. He was sentenced to death in the gas chamber, after what was one of the most expensive trials in California history (second to the O.J. Simpson murder case which took place later in 1994). Ramirez later...
- 1/15/2021
- by Samson Amore and Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
In Netflix’s “Night Stalker” docuseries, investigators try to find and apprehend Richard Ramirez, a serial killer who terrorized the L.A. streets in the 80s. And while they were on his tail, one political figure unknowingly tipped the killer off and almost derailed the entire investigation.
Ramirez, first known as the “Walk-In Killer,” invaded homes, murdering and sexually assaulting the residents, from June 1984 to August 1985. He used a wide variety of weapons and would leave behind satanic symbols.
When Ramirez killed the accountant Peter Pan in his San Francisco home in 1985, evidence of the crime made it all the way up to then-Mayor Dianne Feinstein, which would be a tipping point in the investigation.
Holding a news conference, she held up a police sketch of the killer, and also went on to describe the evidence from all the cases throughout the state — crucial information that hadn’t been made public.
Ramirez, first known as the “Walk-In Killer,” invaded homes, murdering and sexually assaulting the residents, from June 1984 to August 1985. He used a wide variety of weapons and would leave behind satanic symbols.
When Ramirez killed the accountant Peter Pan in his San Francisco home in 1985, evidence of the crime made it all the way up to then-Mayor Dianne Feinstein, which would be a tipping point in the investigation.
Holding a news conference, she held up a police sketch of the killer, and also went on to describe the evidence from all the cases throughout the state — crucial information that hadn’t been made public.
- 1/15/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven and Samson Amore
- The Wrap
From Altered Carbon to Fortitude, here are some shows fans of The Expanse should check out.
“The Expanse Season 5 recently made its debut, after an excruciating series hiatus. Unfortunately, fans were also met with the bittersweet news that The Expanse will come to an end with season six. The fascinating blend of sci-fi noir, space opera, and political thriller will hopefully get the ending it deserves.”
Read more at The Portalist.
A lot of what we know about the Roman Empire tend to get lost in translation when adapted for popular culture. Check out some of the most prevalent misconceptions cleared up.
“In the 1500 years or so since the Roman Empire ceased to exist, much of its rich history has gotten a little lost in translation. In some cases, we mean this literally—the word vomitorium, for example, didn’t refer to a place where people vomited so they could continue feasting.
“The Expanse Season 5 recently made its debut, after an excruciating series hiatus. Unfortunately, fans were also met with the bittersweet news that The Expanse will come to an end with season six. The fascinating blend of sci-fi noir, space opera, and political thriller will hopefully get the ending it deserves.”
Read more at The Portalist.
A lot of what we know about the Roman Empire tend to get lost in translation when adapted for popular culture. Check out some of the most prevalent misconceptions cleared up.
“In the 1500 years or so since the Roman Empire ceased to exist, much of its rich history has gotten a little lost in translation. In some cases, we mean this literally—the word vomitorium, for example, didn’t refer to a place where people vomited so they could continue feasting.
- 1/14/2021
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
Richard Ramirez’s spree of terror through the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Areas in 1984 and 1985 made for a psyche-shredding media fixation: The so-called “Night Stalker’s” rapaciousness — targeting people seemingly at random and with an appetite for violence that set him apart even among the history of psychopaths — provided insatiable fodder for television reports, a side effect that both burnished Ramirez’s legend and increased the effects of his reign of terror. Over and above his grievous crimes, Ramirez was creating an atmosphere of fear and mistrust that overlay an unhappy period for California.
This, at least, is the case made by “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer,” a four-episode documentary series on Netflix. As an analysis of social madness, “Night Stalker,” directed by Tiller Russell, makes some interesting points; those, though, tend to be studded within a project that gives itself away to mania more frequently.
This, at least, is the case made by “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer,” a four-episode documentary series on Netflix. As an analysis of social madness, “Night Stalker,” directed by Tiller Russell, makes some interesting points; those, though, tend to be studded within a project that gives itself away to mania more frequently.
- 1/12/2021
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
1. “Pretend It’s a City”
Why Should I Watch? “Pretend It’s a City” is a Martin Scorsese-directed documentary series about Fran Lebowitz. Honestly, that’s all you need to know. Enjoy.
Bonus Reason: Ok, fine. The seven-episode limited series is Scorsese’s second documentary on Lebowitz, the famed New York author and public speaker, except this one is nearly four times as long — and arriving in the nick of time. Framed as a guide book to the city through the eyes of two true locals, “Pretend It’s a City” is like a long walk through the Big Apple, pre-covid of course. If it so happens to frame the essayist’s life, as well, all the better. With Scorsese in the driver’s seat, there’s bound to be excitement around every corner.
2. “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer”
Why Should I Watch? This winter, Netflix wants to send...
Why Should I Watch? “Pretend It’s a City” is a Martin Scorsese-directed documentary series about Fran Lebowitz. Honestly, that’s all you need to know. Enjoy.
Bonus Reason: Ok, fine. The seven-episode limited series is Scorsese’s second documentary on Lebowitz, the famed New York author and public speaker, except this one is nearly four times as long — and arriving in the nick of time. Framed as a guide book to the city through the eyes of two true locals, “Pretend It’s a City” is like a long walk through the Big Apple, pre-covid of course. If it so happens to frame the essayist’s life, as well, all the better. With Scorsese in the driver’s seat, there’s bound to be excitement around every corner.
2. “Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer”
Why Should I Watch? This winter, Netflix wants to send...
- 1/3/2021
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
One of the most notorious crime sprees in American history is getting the Netflix docu-series treatment. A new trailer for the four-part series is out now, and promises a story that will chill even the most seasoned true crime enthusiast to the bone. Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer chronicles the crimes of Richard Ramirez, who terrorized the city of Los Angeles in the summer of 1985. It shows the race for a young detective named Gil Carrillo of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as well as homicide investigator Frank Salerno to solve the case as the media stoked fear of a boogeyman who had no pattern of victim or methodology in his crimes. The series...
- 12/17/2020
- E! Online
Anyone with a Netflix account already knows that the platform has a monopoly on serial killer-themed entertainment. Two pieces on Ted Bundy, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” and “Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes,” made waves last year. Other shows like the David Fincher-led “Mindhunter” fit the bill for crime dramas that specialize in this kind of fare.
Continue reading ‘Night Stalker’ Trailer: The Hunt For A Serial Killer Begins On Netflix In January at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Night Stalker’ Trailer: The Hunt For A Serial Killer Begins On Netflix In January at The Playlist.
- 12/16/2020
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Netflix has dropped a new trailer for its upcoming documentary on the notorious serial killer, Richard Ramirez, Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, set to premiere on January 13th.
Ramirez earned the nickname the “Night Stalker” when, during the summer of 1985, he terrorized Los Angeles with a string of murders and sexual assaults. As the trailer highlights, Ramirez appeared to pick his victims indiscriminately — a mix of men, women, and children, who ranged in age from six to 82 and came from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds — which made...
Ramirez earned the nickname the “Night Stalker” when, during the summer of 1985, he terrorized Los Angeles with a string of murders and sexual assaults. As the trailer highlights, Ramirez appeared to pick his victims indiscriminately — a mix of men, women, and children, who ranged in age from six to 82 and came from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds — which made...
- 12/15/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
This article avoids spoilers for everything but episode one of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.
It’s clear from the very first episode of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark that this isn’t going to be like other true crime documentaries. Described as based on the book of the same name by Michelle McNamara, it’s more like a ‘making-of’ the book, a behind the scenes look at how the book got written with a strong focus on its author, the cops that wouldn’t let the case go, the amateur sleuths who helped, as well as the survivors of the East Area Rapist.
McNamara is a crime writer you might not necessarily be familiar with already if you’re not a true crime nut or indeed a ‘Murderino’. Directed by Liz Garbus who also made Netflix movie Lost Girls about The Long Island Serial Killer, episode one...
It’s clear from the very first episode of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark that this isn’t going to be like other true crime documentaries. Described as based on the book of the same name by Michelle McNamara, it’s more like a ‘making-of’ the book, a behind the scenes look at how the book got written with a strong focus on its author, the cops that wouldn’t let the case go, the amateur sleuths who helped, as well as the survivors of the East Area Rapist.
McNamara is a crime writer you might not necessarily be familiar with already if you’re not a true crime nut or indeed a ‘Murderino’. Directed by Liz Garbus who also made Netflix movie Lost Girls about The Long Island Serial Killer, episode one...
- 6/29/2020
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Attention is a funny thing when it comes to the true crime genre. Sometimes paying too much attention to a serial killer’s sordid crimes can come across as tasteless and disrespectful to the victims. Not paying enough attention, however, can mean that an uncaptured serial criminal can continue to operate in darkness and anonymity. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is the latest docuseries from HBO and will catalogue a case that falls into the latter category
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’s six episodes will tell the story of the serial rapist and murderer known as the Golden State Killer a.k.a. East Area Rapist/Original Night Stalker (Earons). The series is based on a book of the same name by true crime writer Michelle McNamara. The show comes from documentarian. Liz Garbus (Ghosts of Abu Ghraib).
Here is everything else we know about I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’s six episodes will tell the story of the serial rapist and murderer known as the Golden State Killer a.k.a. East Area Rapist/Original Night Stalker (Earons). The series is based on a book of the same name by true crime writer Michelle McNamara. The show comes from documentarian. Liz Garbus (Ghosts of Abu Ghraib).
Here is everything else we know about I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.
- 6/10/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
When author Michelle McNamara was investigating the East Area Rapist and Original Night Stalker (soon to be know as the Golden State Killer) cases, she needed to rely on a network of other individuals including members of law enforcement and the survivors themselves to piece together enough of the story to write her 2018 book “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.” Sadly, McNamara unexpectedly passed away before the book could be published, leaving others to rally to make sure the work got done. Now, just over two years later, a team of documentary filmmakers turned McNamara’s book into a six-part docuseries for HBO. And the poetic nature of collaborating on this project is not lost on them.
“Writing is solitary and documentaries are such a collaboration. We got to go to work every day and work with 20-plus people,” said producer and co-director Elizabeth Wolff during Atx Television Festival’s virtual panel for the show,...
“Writing is solitary and documentaries are such a collaboration. We got to go to work every day and work with 20-plus people,” said producer and co-director Elizabeth Wolff during Atx Television Festival’s virtual panel for the show,...
- 6/6/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
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- 3/20/2020
- TVLine.com
(Spoilers ahead for the entirety of “American Horror Story: 1984”)
It’s finally, mercifully, time for me to move on from “Ahs: 1984.” The season ended this week, after a season that somehow managed to establish a new standard for being all over the place for a series that is best known at this point for being all over the place. That’s quite an accomplishment, but not really a good one.
Before I can forget all of this ever happened, I have a laundry list of things that happened in “Ahs: 1984” that were super irritating and frustrating to watch, and I feel like I’m gonna go crazy if I don’t try to share this madness with our dear readers. So let’s do this. I have 18 items right now. I’ll probably add some more because I keep thinking of new ones.
Also Read: John Landgraf Foresees 'Many...
It’s finally, mercifully, time for me to move on from “Ahs: 1984.” The season ended this week, after a season that somehow managed to establish a new standard for being all over the place for a series that is best known at this point for being all over the place. That’s quite an accomplishment, but not really a good one.
Before I can forget all of this ever happened, I have a laundry list of things that happened in “Ahs: 1984” that were super irritating and frustrating to watch, and I feel like I’m gonna go crazy if I don’t try to share this madness with our dear readers. So let’s do this. I have 18 items right now. I’ll probably add some more because I keep thinking of new ones.
Also Read: John Landgraf Foresees 'Many...
- 11/17/2019
- by Phil Owen
- The Wrap
(Warning: This post contains spoilers for the “American Horror Story: 1984” finale, titled “Final Girl.”)
“American Horror Story: 1984” ended Wednesday night with a finale that closed the story of Camp Redwood and left the dream of the ’80s to live on forever. If you liked the ninth and final episode of Season 9 (and even if you didn’t ) we have a fun fact for you about its making: “Ahs” star Zach Villa, who played the Night Stalker a.k.a. Richard Ramirez, says he didn’t get the finalized script for the episode until two weeks before it aired on FX.
“I know that the creators knew [how it was ending], I knew we were in good hands,” Villa, who was a newcomer to the franchise this season, told TheWrap. “But I didn’t see the final, final script until, I’m gonna say, like– we wrapped a week and four days before the episode...
“American Horror Story: 1984” ended Wednesday night with a finale that closed the story of Camp Redwood and left the dream of the ’80s to live on forever. If you liked the ninth and final episode of Season 9 (and even if you didn’t ) we have a fun fact for you about its making: “Ahs” star Zach Villa, who played the Night Stalker a.k.a. Richard Ramirez, says he didn’t get the finalized script for the episode until two weeks before it aired on FX.
“I know that the creators knew [how it was ending], I knew we were in good hands,” Villa, who was a newcomer to the franchise this season, told TheWrap. “But I didn’t see the final, final script until, I’m gonna say, like– we wrapped a week and four days before the episode...
- 11/14/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Camp Redwood is officially closed for business.
For a show that has typically struggled to maintain consistency after strong premieres, American Horror Story Season 9 Episode 9 was a satisfying conclusion that brought the plot full circle.
The former campground is filled with the ghosts of the past which will roam the ground for generations to come, and beyond.
The execution of "Final Girl" was perfect from start to finish, from the way the villains got their comeuppance, to the way the ghosts rose up to take down the forces of evil, to the way Bobby escaped with his life, it flowed perfectly.
Finn Wittrock playing Bobby was predictable, but sometimes being predictable works if the story warrants it. There were many questions about what happened to the child in the 30 years since 1989.
He strived to find out more about his father, and that's what led him to the scene of some...
For a show that has typically struggled to maintain consistency after strong premieres, American Horror Story Season 9 Episode 9 was a satisfying conclusion that brought the plot full circle.
The former campground is filled with the ghosts of the past which will roam the ground for generations to come, and beyond.
The execution of "Final Girl" was perfect from start to finish, from the way the villains got their comeuppance, to the way the ghosts rose up to take down the forces of evil, to the way Bobby escaped with his life, it flowed perfectly.
Finn Wittrock playing Bobby was predictable, but sometimes being predictable works if the story warrants it. There were many questions about what happened to the child in the 30 years since 1989.
He strived to find out more about his father, and that's what led him to the scene of some...
- 11/14/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
(This post contains spoilers for “American Horror Story: 1984” through the episode that aired Nov. 6. You have been warned.)
The penultimate episode of “American Horror Story: 1984” aired Wednesday, setting up what we can only assume is going to be a bonkers finale to a season which had such a seemingly straightforward premise that we had no idea it would get this crazy by Episode 8.
Tonight’s installment was all about introducing more questions than ever before, as we prepare for the end of this ’80s-slasher story. And because there have already been so many twists, we can’t help but wonder: how will Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and their camp bring “Ahs: 1984” to a close without a bunch of loose ends.
See below for TheWrap’s list of the biggest questions we have and check back next week to find out which ones have — and haven’t — been answered by the finale.
The penultimate episode of “American Horror Story: 1984” aired Wednesday, setting up what we can only assume is going to be a bonkers finale to a season which had such a seemingly straightforward premise that we had no idea it would get this crazy by Episode 8.
Tonight’s installment was all about introducing more questions than ever before, as we prepare for the end of this ’80s-slasher story. And because there have already been so many twists, we can’t help but wonder: how will Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and their camp bring “Ahs: 1984” to a close without a bunch of loose ends.
See below for TheWrap’s list of the biggest questions we have and check back next week to find out which ones have — and haven’t — been answered by the finale.
- 11/7/2019
- by Jennifer Maas and Phil Owen
- The Wrap
While at first seeming like a purely '80s project, American Horror Story: 1984 has given us a thorough historical tour, taking us through the '70s and even the '40s with Lily Rabe's glorious return. But will we see another time jump to today toward the end of the season? The answer sounds an awful lot like a resounding yes.
Here's the biggest piece of evidence we have so far: attentive Reddit users took a screenshot of an Instagram story posted by a special effects artist on the series. The post called out for voters to consider Ahs: 1984 as a candidate for best period/character makeup in a TV show. Part of the verbiage reads, "This season of American Horror Story, we took the main cast between the time periods of the 1940s, 1970s, early 1980s, late 1980s, and 2019." We've seen all of those eras so far . . . except 2019.
This spoiler,...
Here's the biggest piece of evidence we have so far: attentive Reddit users took a screenshot of an Instagram story posted by a special effects artist on the series. The post called out for voters to consider Ahs: 1984 as a candidate for best period/character makeup in a TV show. Part of the verbiage reads, "This season of American Horror Story, we took the main cast between the time periods of the 1940s, 1970s, early 1980s, late 1980s, and 2019." We've seen all of those eras so far . . . except 2019.
This spoiler,...
- 11/1/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Episode 100,” the sixth episode of “American Horror Story: 1984.”
One hundred episodes is a big milestone in television these days, so kudos to “American Horror Story” for getting there. Also kudos for pulling out all the stops for this big episode — it definitely turned the construct of the season on its head.
“Episode 100” began a year later from the main events in “American Horror Story: 1984” — jumping to in 1985, where a woman in a hotel went banging on the door of a room with music blaring from inside (“Idol only plays one way — full throttle”). The Night Stalker aka Richard Ramirez (Zach Villa) answered the door and tried to drag her into the room, presumably to kill her, but Jingles (John Carroll Lynch) stopped him. Jingle told the Night Stalker he’s tired of being the sidekick and he can...
One hundred episodes is a big milestone in television these days, so kudos to “American Horror Story” for getting there. Also kudos for pulling out all the stops for this big episode — it definitely turned the construct of the season on its head.
“Episode 100” began a year later from the main events in “American Horror Story: 1984” — jumping to in 1985, where a woman in a hotel went banging on the door of a room with music blaring from inside (“Idol only plays one way — full throttle”). The Night Stalker aka Richard Ramirez (Zach Villa) answered the door and tried to drag her into the room, presumably to kill her, but Jingles (John Carroll Lynch) stopped him. Jingle told the Night Stalker he’s tired of being the sidekick and he can...
- 10/24/2019
- by Andrea Reiher
- Variety Film + TV
There's a lot more story to tell!
American Horror Story Season 9 Episode 6 was a pivotal installment of this FX hit.
It had to prove that there was enough juice in the tank to finish out American Horror Story Season 9, while also tipping the hat to the episodes that came before it.
As the 100th episode of the series, there were some easter eggs thrown in for fans. Thankfully, they were done in a way that didn't take away from the overall theme.
Margaret went from being a serial killer to a businesswoman. Purchasing locations that had been at the center of some of the most heinous crimes and making them into businesses was not a bad idea.
There will always be people out there that would visit these tourist attractions. It's just a shame nobody visited Briarcliff Manor on "Episode 100." Still, it was great to know that Margaret is utilizing that building for something.
American Horror Story Season 9 Episode 6 was a pivotal installment of this FX hit.
It had to prove that there was enough juice in the tank to finish out American Horror Story Season 9, while also tipping the hat to the episodes that came before it.
As the 100th episode of the series, there were some easter eggs thrown in for fans. Thankfully, they were done in a way that didn't take away from the overall theme.
Margaret went from being a serial killer to a businesswoman. Purchasing locations that had been at the center of some of the most heinous crimes and making them into businesses was not a bad idea.
There will always be people out there that would visit these tourist attractions. It's just a shame nobody visited Briarcliff Manor on "Episode 100." Still, it was great to know that Margaret is utilizing that building for something.
- 10/24/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Red Dawn,” the fifth episode of “American Horror Story: 1984.”
After five episodes, “American Horror Story: 1984” is moving onto another day within the story. The sun finally came up in “Red Dawn,” but not every would-be counselor at Camp Redwood survived to see it.
“Red Dawn” started with another flashback — this time as Faux-Rita (Angelica Ross) watched her dad bring a prostitute home to disembowel in a bedroom. She caught him and found photos of the other victims, begging him to try to change because she didn’t think he could be evil. But he thought she was lying and killed himself right in front of her.
Back at camp, Faux-Rita was watching the Night Stalker (Zach Villa) float above the ground after he seemingly bit the dust. Now it was time for her to reconcile that he may have been resurrected by Satan.
After five episodes, “American Horror Story: 1984” is moving onto another day within the story. The sun finally came up in “Red Dawn,” but not every would-be counselor at Camp Redwood survived to see it.
“Red Dawn” started with another flashback — this time as Faux-Rita (Angelica Ross) watched her dad bring a prostitute home to disembowel in a bedroom. She caught him and found photos of the other victims, begging him to try to change because she didn’t think he could be evil. But he thought she was lying and killed himself right in front of her.
Back at camp, Faux-Rita was watching the Night Stalker (Zach Villa) float above the ground after he seemingly bit the dust. Now it was time for her to reconcile that he may have been resurrected by Satan.
- 10/17/2019
- by Andrea Reiher
- Variety Film + TV
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Ahs: 1984” through the first four episodes.]
“American Horror Story” is a wildly unpredictable series, both in its plot and its quality. One episode could be a pulse-pounding stunner that sets the season on a path to greatness, while the next could take a doomed turn into unwatchable trash. And for as much as “Ahs: 1984” wants to break from its franchise’s established patterns, Season 9 is still inconsistently effective. Through four episodes, Ryan Murphy’s latest camp-fest was, at first, consumed by clichés, then took on a curious realignment of archetypes, and now it’s back to preaching the dangers of conservative zealotry. There are a few sturdy elements worth acknowledging, but “Ahs” needs to dig deeper for fresh commentary if it ever hopes to become must-see TV again — or even legitimate horror.
Take its would-be central serial killer: Mr. Jingles. Played by John Carroll Lynch — who once embodied ambiguity...
“American Horror Story” is a wildly unpredictable series, both in its plot and its quality. One episode could be a pulse-pounding stunner that sets the season on a path to greatness, while the next could take a doomed turn into unwatchable trash. And for as much as “Ahs: 1984” wants to break from its franchise’s established patterns, Season 9 is still inconsistently effective. Through four episodes, Ryan Murphy’s latest camp-fest was, at first, consumed by clichés, then took on a curious realignment of archetypes, and now it’s back to preaching the dangers of conservative zealotry. There are a few sturdy elements worth acknowledging, but “Ahs” needs to dig deeper for fresh commentary if it ever hopes to become must-see TV again — or even legitimate horror.
Take its would-be central serial killer: Mr. Jingles. Played by John Carroll Lynch — who once embodied ambiguity...
- 10/16/2019
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
American Horror Story 1984 shows us its "True Killers." Our review of this week's episode...
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American Horror Story is about immediate and intense gratification. “True Killers” carries on that tradition, blowing through a lot of twists and turns. This is blood-splattered, burned, stabbed, shot, slashed, and smashed episode that unpacks the secrets of Camp Redwood.
After all, it's a camp with a lot of secrets, most of which the viewing audience of 1984 has been wise to for quite some time. This isn't a show that leans towards subtlety, and a lot of the twists in this episode are foreshadowed very effectively throughout the run thus far. That Ahs isn't even trying to extend out the plot suggests that they're fine with burning off the incredibly long night of the killing spree and have something in their pockets for the latter half of the season.
And yet, even with...
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American Horror Story is about immediate and intense gratification. “True Killers” carries on that tradition, blowing through a lot of twists and turns. This is blood-splattered, burned, stabbed, shot, slashed, and smashed episode that unpacks the secrets of Camp Redwood.
After all, it's a camp with a lot of secrets, most of which the viewing audience of 1984 has been wise to for quite some time. This isn't a show that leans towards subtlety, and a lot of the twists in this episode are foreshadowed very effectively throughout the run thus far. That Ahs isn't even trying to extend out the plot suggests that they're fine with burning off the incredibly long night of the killing spree and have something in their pockets for the latter half of the season.
And yet, even with...
- 10/10/2019
- Den of Geek
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “True Killers,” the fourth episode of “American Horror Story: 1984.”
The ninth season of “American Horror Story” is four episodes in and already revealing who is truly pulling the strings (and stabbing the knives) when it comes to the murders around Camp Redwood.
The episode, aptly-titled “True Killers,” opened with another flashback in order to provide some insight into these key players. Montana (Billie Lourd) was in the middle of teaching a men-only midnight aerobics class when the Night Stalker (Zach Villa) found her. He literally watched her through the windows until finally he just had to let his “Rebel Yell” out. But when he spied a mouthy aerobics attendee yelling at Montana, he did what anyone would do to show his love — he gutted the guy like a fish and hung him up in the locker room for Montana to find.
The ninth season of “American Horror Story” is four episodes in and already revealing who is truly pulling the strings (and stabbing the knives) when it comes to the murders around Camp Redwood.
The episode, aptly-titled “True Killers,” opened with another flashback in order to provide some insight into these key players. Montana (Billie Lourd) was in the middle of teaching a men-only midnight aerobics class when the Night Stalker (Zach Villa) found her. He literally watched her through the windows until finally he just had to let his “Rebel Yell” out. But when he spied a mouthy aerobics attendee yelling at Montana, he did what anyone would do to show his love — he gutted the guy like a fish and hung him up in the locker room for Montana to find.
- 10/10/2019
- by Andrea Reiher
- Variety Film + TV
Margaret and Montana are the most dangerous females on TV.
Both women took center stage on American Horror Story Season 9 Episode 4, and it's because they both had murder in mind.
We'll start with Margaret because the revelations surrounding that particular character have successfully flipped the script.
If you watch American Horror Story online, you know Margaret has strong views about how people should act.
That's what ultimately made her butcher everyone in the 1970s. She was being bullied, looked down upon, and eventually snapped.
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When someone is being bullied to the point they hate their life, it's only natural for there to be something in the way of pushback.
For Margaret, she befriended Benjamin and managed to construct the story that he was the one who carried out all of the killings.
Both women took center stage on American Horror Story Season 9 Episode 4, and it's because they both had murder in mind.
We'll start with Margaret because the revelations surrounding that particular character have successfully flipped the script.
If you watch American Horror Story online, you know Margaret has strong views about how people should act.
That's what ultimately made her butcher everyone in the 1970s. She was being bullied, looked down upon, and eventually snapped.
Related: Enjoy Unlimited access to thousands of Movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video. Watch Anywhere. Cancel Anytime!
When someone is being bullied to the point they hate their life, it's only natural for there to be something in the way of pushback.
For Margaret, she befriended Benjamin and managed to construct the story that he was the one who carried out all of the killings.
- 10/10/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
American Horror Story loves its twists and turns. In the third episode of Ahs: 1984, we already see a huge twist: Montana teaming up with the Night Stalker. Their target? Currently undisclosed, but all signs point to poor, timid Brooke. So what secrets lie in Montana's magnificent head of teased hair? Based on the current evidence, we're convinced Montana had some kind of relationship with the best man at Brooke's bloody wedding.
Billie Lourd has given us a lot in the American Horror Story universe, from a feminist college dropout turned cult follower to a time-traveling witch. This season, she's Montana, a cool-girl camp counselor from the '80s who's suspiciously friendly with Emma Roberts's shy Brooke. At first, her friendliness with Brooke at the gym feels like it might be romantically motivated - in fact, she even kisses Brooke.
But now we're convinced Montana's chumminess comes with murderous intent.
Billie Lourd has given us a lot in the American Horror Story universe, from a feminist college dropout turned cult follower to a time-traveling witch. This season, she's Montana, a cool-girl camp counselor from the '80s who's suspiciously friendly with Emma Roberts's shy Brooke. At first, her friendliness with Brooke at the gym feels like it might be romantically motivated - in fact, she even kisses Brooke.
But now we're convinced Montana's chumminess comes with murderous intent.
- 10/9/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
American Horror Story: 1984 is an '80s fever dream - almost suspiciously so. Frankly, it feels as though someone's trying to hammer the '80s into viewers with brute force. While this decades vibe could be signature Ahs camp, it might also be an indicator that the first few episodes of 1984 are a movie or a season inside a season, serving us with meta horror à la Wes Craven's New Nightmare and throwing us back to My Roanoke Nightmare.
Let's break down the rampant '80s aesthetics. The intro credits, as Reddit user Hannahk23 explained, look like they were pulled from an '80s VHS tape. We see forward and rewind buttons, as well as neon colors galore in the typography and costume design. Heck, the first few episodes have a distinctly grainy, shot-on-film look to them as well. It all feels incredibly deliberate, as if the producers...
Let's break down the rampant '80s aesthetics. The intro credits, as Reddit user Hannahk23 explained, look like they were pulled from an '80s VHS tape. We see forward and rewind buttons, as well as neon colors galore in the typography and costume design. Heck, the first few episodes have a distinctly grainy, shot-on-film look to them as well. It all feels incredibly deliberate, as if the producers...
- 10/8/2019
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
The ninth season of American Horror Story has been an interesting one. Its subtitle is 1984, which tells the tale of a group of counselors being massacred at a Summer camp, à la Friday the 13th or Sleepaway Camp. But so far, it has felt very different from past seasons of the show, and we think we may have figured out why. Read on for our theory, but be warned of spoilers for the season so far.
This season more than any others has seemed very straightforward. Sure, there have been a few good reveals, like faux Nurse Rita (Angelica Ross) actually being in cahoots with Mr. Jingles (John Carroll Lynch), or Montana (Billie Lourd) being romantically involved with the Night Stalker (Zach Villa). But it still seems very much like a camp slasher movie, and that's that.
Plus, it hasn't been very scary. A few jump scares is not why...
This season more than any others has seemed very straightforward. Sure, there have been a few good reveals, like faux Nurse Rita (Angelica Ross) actually being in cahoots with Mr. Jingles (John Carroll Lynch), or Montana (Billie Lourd) being romantically involved with the Night Stalker (Zach Villa). But it still seems very much like a camp slasher movie, and that's that.
Plus, it hasn't been very scary. A few jump scares is not why...
- 10/8/2019
- by Andrea Reiher
- Popsugar.com
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