When did you get your start as a performer? What inspired you to get into drag? Trade got his start in October of 2021, when he was invited to be apart of a queer strip night at a local club in Lincoln, NE. Though performing for him was nothing serious at the time, things took
Simon West auteurism is not for the faint of heart. Unlike Joseph H. Lewis or Phil Karlsen, his compromised studio work has less of a moral component and much more to do with what he can get away with in a lowdown, agreeably grotesque and decent-looking package. Whereas the journeymen of yesterday were placed in
Like many good stories, Apple TV+’s new historical drama “Chief of War” begins with an ancient prophecy: “A Star with a Feathered Cape will signal the rise of a great King, who will unite the kingdoms and end the age of war.” Taking place in the late 18th century, when the land that is presently
Weird is the name of the game at the Fantasia International Film Festival; you can always count on your average festival pick to feature some level of weirdness, or horniness, or avant-garde experimentation. (It’s telling when the most normal entries at a film festival are the blood-soaked action thrillers; more on those as these dispatches
The great comedic songwriter and performer Tom Lehrer passed away at 97 yesterday, outliving one of the writers credited with penning the “advance” obituary that The New York Times had been holding for many years, a phenomenon that sometimes occurs with notable people who live longer than expected. Lehrer might also have been amused by
“Cease and desist!” A “lawyer” in an ACME t-shirt yelled up at the “Coyote vs. Acme” panel in the biggest room at San Diego Comic-Con, Hall H, the cavernous 6700-seat venue people line up for days in advance. “Coyote vs. Acme” was of special interest to Comic-Con attendees. Inspired by a witty 1990 Ian Frazier
Shop designer looks straight from the runway to your closet. Designers are ready to sell runway pieces and custom-tailored garments. No matter your budget, no matter your size, you will find things you love at this event! Stop in to shop and mingle with fashion fans and designers at 11am. Grab donuts and a complimentary
NEW THIS SEASON! Omaha Fashion Week’s iconic Shop the Runway Sunday is hosting a Drag Brunch! Shop designer looks straight from the runway to your closet. Designers are ready to sell runway pieces and custom-tailored garments. No matter your budget, no matter your size, you will find things you love at this event! Stop in
The “Final Destination” series had been dormant for fourteen years when its home studio, Warner Bros. Discovery, decided to bring it back with “Final Destination Bloodlines,” one of the most profitable films of the year. To oversee the re-launch, they chose the filmmaking team of Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky. They delivered a deliciously wicked
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is approaching a moment of significant meaning this summer as it welcomes its one millionth visitor of the 2025 calendar year. This milestone is expected to happen between July 24–28 and serves as a powerful reflection of the joy shared by Zoo guests and the unwavering support of members,