A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas: Exclusive excerpt

Read an exclusive excerpt from the book below. A Court of Mist and Fury By Sarah J. Maas Immortal strengthmore a curse than a gift. Sighing through my nose, I unfolded my fingers. My right hand was plain, smooth. As if it adjusted to the light, as any ordinary eye would. I scowled at it. At whoever might be watching through that tattoo. I hadnt heard from Rhys in the three months Id been here....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Cynthia Lucas

A deconstruction of 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,' or how millennials became millennials

A look back at the beloved children’s picture book that came into our lives 30 years ago. I loathe the word, possibly out of some anti-label revolt stemming from the fact that I am one. The critiques aren’t wrong. We expect instant gratification and are pretty furious when we don’t get it. We didn’t ask for Napster but drank its sweet file-sharing download nectar. (If you give us an Apple Pencil, we demand an Apple Eraser!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Barbara Reed

A guide to Kanye West's revamped 'Life of Pablo'

But fans who managed to successfully downloadPablofrom TIDAL in the hours following Wests FebruarySaturday Night Liveappearanceshouldnt ignore the news. West mainly fiddled withPablos mixes and volumes logical, considering theeleventh-hour pushto complete the album likely prevented much finesse. 2 always slap so hard? Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Do the vocals on Ultralight Beamreallyhave more reverb? And moderate remastering makes the songs lauded choral portions ring out even stronger. Father Stretch My Hands Pt....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Edward Salas

A History of 'Star Wars' in 10 Objects

(One propmaster’s challenge is some toy seller’s dream.) Leia’s bikini did, even if you’re unlikely to see it inThe Force Awakens. But look for many of these. Lucasfilm (Not seen: the special shuttle sent ahead of his arrival to orchestrate the scene.) His throne made a second appearance inRevenge of the Sith. Darth Vader’s Helmet It is the face of evil. Lucasfilm Here, Carrie Fisher frolics on the beach for a 1983Rolling Stonemagazine shoot....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Zachary Franklin

A Knight's Tale: This Is What the 2001 Premiere Looked Like

See photos fromA Knight’s Tale’s 2001 premiere, ahead. Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Christopher Kelly

A Monster Calls release moved back to December, for awards season

The Monster is coming for the holidays. It will go wide to 1,500 theaters on Jan. 6, 2017. The tree also serves as a guide for Conor. The tree has been always an allegory for spiritual growth,Bayona told EW. The monster represents the man Conor is turning into. The film was originally set for Oct. 14 beforebeing moved to a week later, Oct. 21. Its new December release date makes it an awards season contender....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Antonio Walker

A Monster Calls: Behind the design of Liam Neeson's towering tree creature

There was some poetry in those illustrations, and we wanted to keep that same feeling, Bayona says. The tree has been always an allegory for spiritual growth, Bayona says. The monster represents the man Conor is turning into. Credit: Quim Vives A Monster Callsopens in theaters on Oct. 21. See a new photo from the film above and concept art for Neesons monster below.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Ryan Burns

A new crop of directors has surged to the front of the Oscar race

Many of this years most anticipated movies havent hit theaters yet, but the awards buzz is already deafening. Thirty-five days, six-day weeks, 14-hour days, she says. I wanted to give us all a taste of what its like to be a miner. Credit: Caitlin Cronenberg She got more than a taste. I took it as a good sign, she laughs. I said to the mine, Okay, we know youre here, well respect you....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Kimberly Russell

A Peeps movie could be in the works, and we've got a few ideas

Peeps: You either love them or you hate them. Unless, of course, youve never had them, which should probably be a crime. However, that might change! Credit: Rick Smith/AP Ah yes, the tale of the lost Peep. It is a classic, I must admit. But what if this movie went another direction? What other things would make for a good Peep movie? What makes him different? (Bring some tissues to this one, guys....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Kelly Santos

A Series of Unfortunate Eventsrecap: 'The Wide Window'

As Violet, Klaus, and Sunny soon learn, their aunt is not as much fierce asfearful. She also mentions that they used to developsecret codes. (Side note, but Wesleyan Semicolon could definitely be one of Vampire Weekends lesser-known songs, right?) Credit: Joe Lederer/Netflix In any case, Olaf bests Larry, and we continue to fear for the Baudelaires. Though if they knew what we know, Im sure theyd have preferred to starve instead....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Jonathan Lara

A son remembers Irvin Kershner, the director of 'Empire Strikes Back'

I didnt like war and was not that interested in stars. But I went, and I was glad I did. As the credits rolled, I wanted the saga to continue. Credit: Everett Collection A year or so later, my father told me he had been asked to direct a secondStar Warsfilm. I replied, You have to do it, Dad! I foolishly said no, too young to fully appreciate what I would be missing....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Tina Montgomery

A Streetcar Named Desire, with Gillian Anderson: EW stage review

When she steps through the door, the stage begins glacially rotating. Short of allowing us to join the characters on stage, the technique is astonishingly immersive. And what follows, of course, is the dazzling three-hour death march of Williams most famous drama. Credit: Teddy Wolff Here, as in many subsequent versions of the play, Blanche is the focus of our sympathy. And that allows the transcendence and meaning of Andersons performance as Blanche to dominate....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Casey Cervantes

A Torch Against the Night author Sabaa Tahir lights fantasy with dark truths

News reports from war zones inspired this story of sorcery and swordplay. Sabaa Tahir remembers the night a whole new universe sparked to life. As the American child of Pakistani immigrants, the story was especially vivid and heartbreaking. Credit: Joseph Siroker Theyre like We cant do anything. We dont know if theyre dead. We dont know if theyre alive. I could not get that out of my head. Are they being tortured?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Christopher Schroeder