In “ The Ugly Stepsister ,” an impressively gruesome feature debut from Norwegian writer-director Emilie Blichfeldt (now in theaters), the titular character is Elvira (Lea Myren), the eldest child of ...

I desired dragons with a profound desire,” fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien once said about his childhood imagination, ...

Read about Lady Danbury's character and why she's the ultimate Girlboss in Bridgerton, deserving more recognition and less ...

Whether the buzzy thriller "Drop" or indie darling "Good Boy," this year's fright fest had something for everyone.

On April 7, 1926, Irish woman Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. How had Violet Gibson’s life gone from the well-heeled upbringing of Merrion ...

The joys of starting a band and reading are both at the heart of a new book series from the Ōtautahi Christchurch based Rachael King, and she knows a fair bit about both. Violet and the Velvets: The ...

Do you want to get your kids ages 8 – 12 off screen time and reading more? Try audiobooks! This list gives you middle grade book ideas of the best audiobooks for middle grade kids that can be enjoyed ...

(Tin House via AP) This cover image released by Tin House shows “Sour Cherry” by Natalia Theodoridou. (Tin House via AP) The modern fairy tale is a tricky thing, what with phones and cities and all ...

This cover image released by Tin House shows "Sour Cherry" by Natalia Theodoridou. (Tin House via AP) ...

The modern fairy tale is a tricky thing, what with phones and cities and all the trappings of now that tend to suck the magic out of a story and make it impossible to suspend disbelief. But ...