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Geek Girl Authority
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Underrated Horror Movie of the Month: DEAD SILENCE
Hello, horror fans! It is time for another edition of Underrated Horror Movie of the Month. If you're new here, welcome! Every month, on the second and fourth Fridays, I talk about horror movies I feel are underrated and underloved. No subgenre stone is left unturned. The films mentioned span horror history and around the world. In this edition, I dive into the 2007 creepy doll classic, Dead Silence . About Dead Silence Jamie Ashen (Ryan Kwanten) receives a strange package containing a ventriloquist doll. Soon after receiving the item, someone brutally murders his wife. The police see Jamie as the only suspect. Since the doll is the only clue to what may have happened, Jamie heads back to his hometown, Raven's Fair, to hold his wife's funeral. RELATED: Underrated Horror Movie of the Month: Mischief Night The town, like most small towns, has a local ghost story. Mary Shaw, a skilled ventriloquist, was hunted down by townsfolk after being accused of kidnapping a local boy. When the mob found her, they cut out her tongue and killed her. They buried her with all her dolls, which she called her 'children.' Ever since her death, the town has suffered many strange deaths. Can Jamie and the detective following him discover who or what murdered his wife? Or will he end up another victim? 'Beware the stare of Mary Shaw; she has no children, only dolls. And if you see her in your dreams, be sure you never, ever scream.' Dead Silence also stars Donnie Wahlberg, Laura Regan, Michael Fairman, Bob Gunton, Amber Valletta and Judith Roberts. James Wan directed, and he and Leigh Whannell wrote the story. RELATED: Every Saw Movie, Ranked This only film has a 20 percent Tomatometer rating and a 51 percent Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fun Facts: This film is from the creators of Saw , and the doll from that movie makes a brief appearance in one scene of Dead Silence . Additionally, replicas of Edgar Bergen's doll Charlie McCarthy and Jimmy Nelson's doll Danny O'Day made cameos. My Thoughts on Dead Silence I love this movie. The atmosphere is eerie and suspenseful, the twist is intriguing and the dolls are creepy. It is everything I want in a film within this subgenre. I eagerly consume every movie I can find about haunted or possessed dolls. Some examples include Child's Play , Robert the Doll and Annabelle . A few are genuine hits, and others are epic misses. This one is an out-of-the-park homerun. RELATED: Movie Review: Child's Play First, let's get into the story. Mary Shaw is consistently portrayed as an imposing figure. Every scene has her shrouded in darkness and only associating with her dolls. After her death, she wants revenge on those who wrongly accused her and ultimately caused her demise. Then, we segue into Jamie investigating his wife's murder. At first, the two things do not seem connected, but as the story progresses, the connections fall into place. The final twist in the narrative is one of my favorite parts of the movie. I've noticed some critics have said the twist is predictable. Many years have passed since I watched Dead Silence for the first time, but I certainly did not see the twist coming. Now, it seems a bit more obvious. However, I have seen the film countless times and know it inside and out. Therefore, my ability to see the clues should not be compared to someone seeing it for the first time. RELATED: Top 5 Rules for Surviving a Horror Movie I am a fan of Ryan Kwanten, who did a spectacular job in this film. Likewise, all of the other actors did well. My least favorite performance is Laura Regan as Lisa Ashen, Jamie's wife. I can't put my finger on why, but something about her scenes made me cringe. The effects are, in short, incredible. The way Mary Shaw's ghost looks evokes a sense of dread. Another point for the effects team is the dolls. Without saying too much, there is a scene with all the dolls that is freaky. The effects are brilliant. Final Thoughts This is an epic, creepy film that is vastly underrated. I recommend any horror lover watch it at least once. Especially if you are a fan of haunted dolls; also, if you have a fear of ventriloquists, approach with caution. RELATED: Annabelle Comes Home Spoiler Review I can't talk about this film without mentioning one quick point of interest. The doll that Jamie and Lisa receive at the beginning of the film bears a striking resemblance to Slappy from R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books. There you have it, horror fans, another underrated horror in the books. Let me know what you think of Dead Silence in the comments, and don't forget to let me know which movie you think I should feature next. Before you go, take a look at the Dead Silence trailer below. Stay spooky and watch more horror movies!
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I Had To Take A Beat:' Donnie Wahlberg Gets Candid About How Blue Bloods Cancellation Impacted His Feelings Toward His Boston Blue Spinoff
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There was a lot of shock and sadness when CBS canceled Blue Bloods, but slowly and surely, the cast and fans are finding ways to move forward. For example, Donnie Wahlberg is gearing up for his spinoff, Boston Blue, and he's excited about his new show and chapter. However, he also got candid about how Blue Bloods' ending impacted his feelings toward his next outing as Danny. Boston Blue is planned for the 2025 TV schedule and will premiere on CBS in the fall. In an interview with Deadline, Wahlberg talked about the new series and how learning about it somewhat forced him to move on and accept that, despite their best efforts to save Blue Bloods, it wasn't going to come back: It's fascinating, right? Because we all mourn Blue Bloods, and still do, me as well. And I understand the audience, and your readers' feelings because I share them. It's very emotional to say goodbye, and when this show came along, I had just kind of turned the page and said, 'Alright, it looks like it's not gonna happen for Blue Bloods.' We were hoping that somehow, someway, somebody would come, and we would continue to make our show. Donnie Wahlberg confirmed that the cast truly did believe someone would come through and save Blue Bloods, but the announcement of Boston Blue felt like the final nail in the coffin of that happening. However, the legacy of the series will continue with Danny Reagan, who is shipping off to Boston to continue his career in law enforcement. Obviously, there's bound to be bittersweet feelings about this amongst fans who wanted Tom Selleck and others along for the ride. At the same time, Wahlberg continued in noting that while Blue Bloods is over, there's always a chance for the legacy to live on through Boston Blue: Then this show came my way, and I had to take a beat to look at it in the right context. In other words, it was like I kept looking back to Blue Bloods, and suddenly I was like 'Wait a minute, I can look forward to Boston Blue?' And this is keeping Blue Bloods alive, this is carrying on the traditions and the legacies, this is a way to bring Blue Bloods forward. So, for me, once I started to see it that way, it became very exciting to me. The end of something became the beginning of something new. The actor certainly has a lot more to say about the show compared to his three-word response when Boston Blue was first announced. Perhaps enough time has passed, and he can speak a bit more candidly about being excited for a new opportunity to tell stories in the Blue Bloods universe, and fans are in a more understanding place to receive that message. Paramount Plus: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearYou can enjoy Blue Bloods right now if you have a Paramount+ subscription. Opt for its Essential plan or go ad-free and get double the catalog with Showtime through the Premium plan from $12.99 a month. Alternatively, get 12 months for the price of 10 with its annual Deal And for anyone who thinks the actor was eager to cut out on his own series and leave the previous one in the dust, that doesn't seem to be the case. Saying goodbye to a series that potentially had a chance at being saved is not easy, as he illustrated below: I will be honest, with Blue Bloods, it was hard. Typically, I'm like 'Alright, that's over, what's next?' And with Blue Bloods it was like 'Damn it's over, I can't believe it, I'm not ready for that. I don't want to know what's next.' I'm not sure many people could say goodbye to a job they've held for 14 years and have zero emotion about it. Donnie Wahlberg is the same as us, minus the fact that he'll have his own TV show in primetime in the fall and the rest of us won't. Even so, it's good to know he still has love for Blue Bloods and is excited for the road ahead. Boston Blue is planned to air on CBS on Fridays at 10:00 p.m. ET when the fall schedule gets rolling. Stream Blue Bloods on Paramount+ in the meantime, and wonder what's in store for Danny in his new chapter in a new city.
Business Upturn
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Celebrates Its Esteemed Alumni Hall of Fame Class
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 10, 2025, 02:48 IST ATLANTA, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the nation's leading youth-serving organizations, proudly celebrated its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame class, marking the 35th anniversary of this esteemed tradition. Each year, a new class of Hall of Fame inductees represents a group of accomplished individuals who credit their formative experiences at Boys & Girls Clubs for laying the foundation to becoming successful adults. The 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees are: Cedric 'The Entertainer' Kyles – Actor/Comedian, Producer, Director & Novelist – Actor/Comedian, Producer, Director & Novelist Donnie Wahlberg – Singer-Songwriter, Actor & Producer – Singer-Songwriter, Actor & Producer Derek Anderson – Retired NBA Basketball Player & Philanthropist – Retired NBA Basketball Player & Philanthropist Kenneth 'Montez Ford' Crawford – WWE Superstar – WWE Superstar Khalia Collier – VP/Chief of Staff of Basketball Operations, Dallas Mavericks & Owner, St. Louis Surge – VP/Chief of Staff of Basketball Operations, Dallas Mavericks & Owner, St. Louis Surge Donnie Edwards – Retired NFL Linebacker & Nonprofit President and Founder – Retired NFL Linebacker & Nonprofit President and Founder Dr. Rita Ng – Physician-In-Chief at Kaiser Permanente Oakland, Former Miss America Pageant Runner-Up The 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in San Diego, California during Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 119th National Conference. Adding a special touch to the evening, the event was hosted by award-winning actor, producer and fellow Boys & Girls Club alum, Courtney B. Vance, a 2005 inductee to the Alumni Hall of Fame. It also included performances by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, Ruben Studdard (2005 inductee) and celebrated pianist, composer and producer, William Joseph (2024 inductee). 'Seeing the impact of Boys & Girls Clubs come full circle through our incredible Hall of Famers is always inspiring,' said Jim Clark, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 'It is a privilege to celebrate this year's honorees and their exceptional journeys and contributions, which will undoubtedly encourage the next generation of Club kids.' These seven individuals join a prestigious group of over 250 Boys & Girls Club alumni—from Academy-Award winner Denzel Washington to award-winning sports and musical icons, national media personalities, industry leaders and more—who have been recognized for extraordinary contributions to their respective fields and their unwavering commitment to giving back. Their stories serve as powerful examples of the positive impact Boys & Girls Clubs have on shaping the lives of young people. Images from the event can be viewed and downloaded here. To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America, its programs and alumni, visit About Boys & Girls Clubs of America For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn. Attachments Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CBS Drops First Look at 'Blue Bloods' Spinoff 'Boston Blue'
The Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, is turning out to be one of the most highly anticipated shows of the 2025-2026 television season. Now, CBS is making sure fans get a tease of what is to come this fall. The network revealed on May 7 that the show will air on Friday nights at 10 p.m., following Sheriff Country at 8 p.m. and Fire Country at 9 p.m. It will be an all-Jerry Bruckheimer-produced block of shows. CBS also gave fans a look at what they can expect this fall with a 10-second clip starring Donnie Wahlberg, who reprises his role as Danny Reagan. "Donnie Wahlberg here," he said in the video. "Can't wait for you to see my new series, Boston Blue. Coming CBS fall." The clip shows a scenic look at the Massachusetts state capital and a snippet of Danny back in action but in a new city. It's just enough to hold viewers for a few months ahead of its premiere. The storyline for the series, via CBS, proves that Danny hasn't skipped a beat. "Donnie Wahlberg reprises his role as NYPD veteran Danny Reagan as he joins the Boston PD and partners with Detective Lena Peters (Sonequa Martin-Green), a rising star from a powerful law enforcement family. New city. New partner. Same commitment to justice," the logline reads. Martin-Green's casting was announced on May 7 and she's excited to be back working for CBS after a turn on Star Trek: Discovery as Michael Burnham for Paramount+. 'We love the Reagans. We have all loved the Reagans for so long,' Martin-Green said, via Variety. 'And I feel that we'll love the Peters too. I'm super excited for this partnership, and to be back in a CBS family — and in this family, your family. It means a lot, and I'm grateful for it. I think we're going to have a good time.' More of the cast will likely be revealed in the weeks ahead, but Wahlberg has promised Reagan family cameos already. "Danny's story will continue the Reagan family. You can't have Danny without Reagans — there'll be connective tissue," he confirmed. "But we're also going to get to discover a new family and carry on the tradition of telling their stories.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Boston Blue' Takes Shape With New Cast Member
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Donnie Wahlberg finally has a co-star for his Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue. Sonequa Martin-Green was cast as detective Lena Peters, starring opposite Wahlberg's continuing character, Danny Reagan, per Variety. The news was announced at a CBS press conference in Los Angeles on May 7 where they announced their fall 2025-2026 TV schedule. Martin-Green's character is the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family in the city of Boston. She will team up with Wahlberg's character after his move from New York City. Both actors were in attendance at the press briefing. 'We love the Reagans. We have all loved the Reagans for so long,' Martin-Green said about joining the highly anticipated series. 'And I feel that we'll love the Peters too. I'm super excited for this partnership, and to be back in a CBS family — and in this family, your family. It means a lot, and I'm grateful for it. I think we're going to have a good time.' Sonequa Martin-Green attends The Creative Coalition Right To Bear Arts Gala dinner at The Madison Hotel on April 25, 2025 in Washington, was previously a cast member on Star Trek: Discovery as Michael Burnham for Paramount+. Wahlberg sounded excited for Boston Blue and hinted that there are more stories left to tell about the Reagan family. Hint: expect some Blue Bloods cast cameos. "Danny's story will continue the Reagan family. You can't have Danny without Reagans — there'll be connective tissue," he divulged. "But we're also going to get to discover a new family and carry on the tradition of telling their stories.' The 55-year-old actor dropped into the comments on a March 25 Instagram post announcing Boston Blue as a part of CBS' fall schedule. His followers were clamoring to know about the cast. One fan asked, "Tell me Jamie is coming with you," in reference to the Reagan family's youngest son, Jamie, played by Will Estes. Wahlberg replied with a red-heart emoji, "He'd better come visit his big brother." Danny's blossoming romance with Detective Maria Baez, played by Marisa Ramirez, was a big part of the Blue Bloods series finale, but Wahlberg seemed to indicate there is another chapter with her. "Hope we see Baez on this new journey," another fan commented on his Instagram post. Wahlberg remained mum on the topic, only dropping a winking emoji. Related: Donnie Wahlberg Dropped a Huge Casting Hint About 'Blue Bloods' Spinoff
