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10 Great Horror Films from 2024 (and Where to Watch Them) | TV/Streaming

It’s the time of year when even casual fans are looking for something spooky to watch, but where do you begin? Of course, all the streaming services have robust catalogs of some of the best that the horror genre has ever offered, but maybe you want to catch up with something from this year too?

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Finding Mr. Christmas: Jonathan Bennett on Hallmark’s New Reality Competition | Interviews

Hallmark Movies Now is becoming Hallmark+ this month with exclusive new movies, original series, and more featuring beloved Hallmark stars—or, as Jonathan Bennett calls them, the Hallmark Cinematic Universe (HCU). That’s a lot of happily ever after. Bennett played the handsome love interest in Hallmark’s “The Christmas House” and its sequel, “Deck Those Halls,” and

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CIFF 2024: The Knife, Okie, Bliss | Festivals & Awards

While it is always a joy and privilege to travel for film festivals, there’s nothing quite like enjoying one from the comfort of one’s home city. That’s what makes the Chicago International Film Festival so special; for almost two weeks, the city’s artists, creatives, and cinephiles gather to watch a diverse array of films from

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Haunted Omaha: Spooky Spots for a Chilling Halloween

This Halloween season in Omaha, take a creepy tour, visit a haunted spot, or stare into the eyes of an enchanted angel. You’ll score the shivers you crave. Many of these attractions are open year-round, so if you miss them in October, don’t fret. So jump in – if you dare! Jamie Nestroyl, founder of

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I Doubled in Size: Lee Pace on the Legacy of “The Fall” | Interviews

“The Fall,” now finally available on Mubi and getting a theatrical release from the company, feels impossible. It’s one of those films that’s richly steeped in the history of cinema while also expressing itself through a unique, special voice. Of course, no one got it. The story goes that, fifteen minutes into its TIFF launch,

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NYFF 2024: Little, Big, and Far, Lázaro at Night, 7 Walks with Mark Brown  | Festivals & Awards

Presented in the New York Film Festival’s Currents section, a complement to the main-slate selection that traces “a more complete picture of contemporary cinema with an emphasis on new and innovative forms and voices,” as per the programmers, all three films covered in this dispatch sit curiously between narrative and documentary traditions, challenging our ability

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Local Reporter Praises Omaha’s Dog and Proposal-Friendly Places

    Jack Keenan is a friendly face that helps Omahans start their day. As a morning anchor on KETV Channel 7, Keenan has gotten to know the city and surrounding areas through his reportage and by doing segments like “Now Serving Omaha,” “Welcome to the Weekend,” and

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Hammy Acting and Stilted Pacing Dampen Peacock’s “Hysteria!”

A beloved high school quarterback is fooling around with his secret girlfriend at her home. A sudden knock on the bedroom door startles them both. Petrified, the girl hustles her boyfriend into her closet, yelling, “Just a minute!” to her mother. The door opens, and a man in a scary mask attacks the girl, who

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Halloween’s Impact on Eating Disorders – The Omaha News

By Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb — With Halloween approaching, many people look forward to indulging in candy and treats. However, for those battling eating disorders, this holiday can bring about significant challenges. The season’s focus on sweets can trigger unhealthy behaviors, particularly for individuals who struggle with restrictive eating or binge-eating disorders. Dr. Casey N.

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The New Rapid Pace of Fashion Trend Cycles – The Omaha News

By Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. – Fashion trend cycles used to be connected to the changing of seasons, but they now have their own timeline. Trend cycles have sped up drastically over the past few years, thanks to fast-paced social medias and consumer’s need for constant newness. To some, this means more freedom to explore

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