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New York Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Book Club: Let's Talk About ‘The Catch,' by Yrsa Daley-Ward
In this month's installment of the Book Review Book Club, we're discussing 'The Catch,' the debut novel by the poet and memoirist Yrsa Daley-Ward. The book is a psychological thriller that follows semi-estranged twin sisters, Clara and Dempsey, who were babies when their mother was presumed to have drowned in the Thames. The novel begins decades later, when Clara sees something strange: A woman who looks just like their mother is stealing a watch. Clara believes this is her mother, and wants to welcome her back into her life. Dempsey is less certain, in part because the woman doesn't seem to have aged a day. She believes the woman is a con artist because it's simply not possible for her to be their mother … right? What's real? What's not? And what does that mean for the lives of these struggling sisters? Daley-Ward unpacks it all in her deliciously slippery novel. On this episode, the Book Club host MJ Franklin talks about 'The Catch' with his colleagues Jennifer Harlan and Sadie Stein. Other books mentioned in this week's episode: 'The Other Black Girl,' by Zakiya Dalila Harris 'The Haunting of Hill House,' by Shirley Jackson 'Wish Her Safe at Home,' by Stephen Benatar 'Erasure,' by Percival Everett (you can listen to our book club conversation about it here) 'Playworld,' by Adam Ross (you can listen to our book club conversation about it here) 'The House on the Strand,' by Daphne du Maurier 'Grief Is the Thing With Feathers,' by Max Porter 'The Furrows,' by Namwali Serpell 'Dead in Long Beach, California,' by Venita Blackburn 'The Vanishing Half,' by Brit Bennett 'Death Takes Me,' by Cristina Rivera Garza 'Audition,' by Katie Kitamura We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to books@
Express Tribune
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Victoria Pedretti engaged to Ethan Delorenzo: ‘You' star makes it official
Victoria Pedretti is engaged! The 'You' star took to Instagram on Monday to reveal her engagement to photographer and artist Ethan Delorenzo. The actress, known for her roles in 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' shared a sweet photo carousel with her fiancé, showing the two lovingly gazing into each other's eyes. In the caption, Pedretti made it official, writing: 'It's no secret I'm deeply in love or that I'm engaged to Ethan. I tell everyone I meet.' The couple has kept their relationship relatively low-key until now, making this public announcement a rare and intimate glimpse into their personal lives. Delorenzo is no stranger to the entertainment world. He previously dated actress Jena Malone, with whom he shares a child born in 2016. His artistic background and presence in celebrity circles have quietly kept him in the public eye, and now he's stepping into the spotlight with Pedretti. Fans were quick to flood the comments with congratulations, celebrating the actress's new chapter. The engagement comes after Pedretti's past relationship with her 'You' co-star Dylan Arnold, which ended quietly. Victoria Pedretti's engagement adds her to the growing list of 2025 celebrity couples making it official this year. With wedding plans still under wraps, fans can expect more heartwarming updates from the newly engaged pair. Congratulations to Victoria and Ethan on this exciting milestone!
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
20 celebrity cameos fans have spotted in Death Stranding 2
(Image via Kojima) Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is more than just a sequel; it's a full-blown celebrity playground. While Norman Reedus, Elle Fanning, and Léa Seydoux headline the main story, Hideo Kojima's world is also packed with subtle (and sometimes bizarre) celebrity cameos. Most appear as preppers —isolated NPCs living off the grid whom you encounter during deliveries. Here are 20 cameos that eagle-eyed fans have already spotted. 1. Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) Known for Train to Busan , Ma plays Samson Hook, a prepper at the F2 South Distribution Center. Expect muscle and heart in equal measure. 2. Kate Siegel The Haunting of Hill House actress appears as Olivia Westbury at West Fort Knot. Horror royalty in a hazmat suit? Yes, please. 3. Mike Flanagan The director of Midnight Mass is now Mike Northcoate, overseeing things at the Northern Environmental Observatory. 4. Molly Quinn She portrays La Madre at Villa Libre. You might remember her from Guardians of the Galaxy , but here, she's full of enigmatic wisdom. 5. Gen Hoshino Returning as himself at The Musician location, Gen is both a delivery point and a nod to Kojima's love for eclectic soundscapes. 6. Usada Pekora Yes, the Hololive V-tuber is in the game, as The Data Scientist. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo She's streaming data instead of games this time. S. S. Rajamouli Cameo in Death Stranding 2 Game #ssrajamouli #deathstranding2 #kojimaproductions 7. S.S. Rajamouli & S.S. Karthikeya The Baahubali director and his son show up as The Adventurer and The Adventurer's Son, tucked away at a location filled with cinematic vibes. 8. Cécile Brun One half of the art duo Atelier Sento, she plays The Dowser, a mystical presence guiding you through isolated terrain. 9. Olivier Pichard The other half of Atelier Sento, Pichard appears as Peter Gates at the Western Environmental Observatory. 10. Lauren Tsai The artist and model stars as herself , also known as The Artist. Her delivery point? Tucked away and easily missed. 11. Craig Malanka Sony's VP of Global Marketing enters the story as Glenn Rain, based in Rainbow Valley. 12. Colas Koola The co-director of Stray becomes The Lone Commander, found at—you guessed it—the Lone Commander outpost. 13. Vivien Mermet-Guyenet Also from Stray , Vivien appears as Leon Easton, located at East Fort Knot. 14. Swann Martin-Raget Yet another Stray connection, Swann becomes Ridge Frost, working out of the Eastern Environmental Observatory. 15. Errolson Hugh ACRONYM's fashion mastermind is now Alex Weatherstone, holding down the fort at the Former Geophysics Research Lab. Death Stranding 2 - IP Pizza Man Fight Scene (4K 60FPS) 16. Mamoru Oshii The legendary Ghost in the Shell director is now The Pizza Chef. Yep, he's back to serve hot slices and quirky conversations. 17. Patrick Claude A returning face from the original game, Claude reprises his role as Victor Frank, located at the F5 East Distribution Center. 18. Ray Khalastchi PlayStation XDEV's development director appears as Benjamin Rivera, found at the C1 South Distribution Center. 19. Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty & Iain Cook (CHVRCHES) The beloved synth-pop trio returns—playing themselves—at the Animal Shelter. And yes, the soundtrack slaps. 20. Jon McElroy Former Annapurna Interactive director now goes by The Inventor in-game. You'll find him at—you guessed it—The Inventor's location. From movie directors and musicians to game developers and VTubers, Death Stranding 2 once again blends fiction with reality in pure Kojima fashion. And knowing Hideo, there are probably more cameos still waiting to be discovered. Keep your eyes open, porters. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Geek Tyrant
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Trailer For The Sci-Fi Adventure Film XENO and It Has Heavy E.T. Vibes — GeekTyrant
We've got a trailer her for you to watch for a sci-fi adventure film titled XENO, and this isn't your average alien encounter movie. As you'll see, the movie has heavy E.T. vibes, but it's a little bit darker. The movie stars Lulu Wilson ( Becky, The Haunting of Hill House ) as Renee, a teenage girl who stumbles upon a crash-landed alien and forms an unexpected bond with it. But this isn't a wide-eyed visitor with a glowing finger, it's a towering, clawed creature with supernatural powers, capable of lifting Renee into the air and outrunning an ATV. The trailer captures a mix of awe and danger. Renee keeps the alien hidden as authorities close in, but the creature's power and appearance hint at chaos waiting to erupt. The footage leans into classic Spielbergian wonder while teasing brutal, high-stakes action. There's a tension between the warmth of their connection and the horror that seems inevitable. The movie was written and directed by first-timer Matthew Loren Oates and it was produced by Kevin Hart through his Hartbeat company. XENO is being distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment and will hit U.S. theaters on September 19th. Check out the trailer and tell us what you think!
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Clayface writer reveals he was inspired by one of DC's most iconic animated series: "That two-parter knocked me out"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Horror writer and director Mike Flanagan just revealed some exciting details about his vision for DC Studios' upcoming Clayface movie. Although his script is being rewritten and the project is out of his hands, Flanagan got fans excited by revealing his main influence while writing – the two-part episode Feat of Clay from the beloved animated show Batman: The Animated Series. "Of course it was. I mean that is the perfect [story]," Flanagan told ComicBook when asked about his inspirations. "Feat of Clay, Ron Perlman, to me, that's it. That two-parter knocked me out. The short answer is that is absolutely what inspired my script. That is the world I wanted to live in. Batman: The Animated Series when I was growing up was my Batman. As much as [Michael] Keaton was my Batman, The Animated Series really was my Batman." Feat of Clay is a two-part story included in season 1 of Batman: The Animated Series (episodes 4 and 5) in 1992, and follows the origins of Clayface. First featured in the DC comics in June 1940, the story follows actor Matt Hagen as he turns to a life of crime after suffering a tragic accident and taking on the personality of one of his horror roles through an experiment. He is made from a strange, clay-like substance. Best known for his work in hit series like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, Flanagan's version of Clayface was said to be leaning more into the character's horror aspects, but it's hard to say at this point how much of that will remain. "I don't know what they're doing with Clayface," he clarified. "I'm not directing it, and that filmmaker will need to make it their own," Flanagan continued, "I know that they're doing work on the script. I'm off doing other things now, I really hope it remains true to the spirit of what I wanted it to be. But it's not my movie, so I'll be in the audience with you, anxious to see how it comes out." Last month, DC Studios announced that Drive screenwriter Hossein Amini would be rewriting Flanagan's script, which came as a shock since fans were excited to have horror legend Flanagan writing the script after he pitched the idea via Twitter way back in 2023. The film is still scheduled to begin production in October in the UK. Clayface is set to be released on September 11, 2026, as part of DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. For more, see our guide on how to watch DC movies in order, or keep up with upcoming DC movies and shows.
