Backrooms Explained: What Really Happens in the A24 Horror Film
Spoiler Alert: This content contains spoilers for the 2026 film, “Backrooms,” currently available for streaming on Apple TV, Fandango, and Amazon Prime Video. I must start with a confession: I didn’t have any interest in watching Kane Parson’s “Backrooms” when the film was first announced, despite living in the city where the…
Werwulf: The Haunting Trailer for Robert Eggers’ Upcoming Creature Feature Sets the Tone for Goth Girl Winter
In the midst of bikini-and-two-braincell season, a haunting new trailer has dropped for Robert Eggers’ next creature feature, Werwulf—luring us horror ghouls out from the depths of the sea to howl at the moon (aka the pool, where we were sipping blackberry mojitos and counting down the days until spooky season). Based…
Why Doesn’t Victor Frankenstein Give the Creature a Name in del Toro’s Oscar Award-Winning Film?
Spoiler Alert: This content contains spoilers for Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 award-winning film, “Frankenstein,” currently streaming on Netfli and nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars—staring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. If you felt stilted when the credits rolled and Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) hadn’t given his creation a name, even after hearing…
4 Soul-Shaping Lessons From the Creature in Guillermo Del Toro’s Award-Winning “Frankenstein”
Spoiler Alert: This content contains spoilers for 98th Academy Awards nominee for Best Picture, Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 film, “Frankenstein,” currently streaming on Netflix—staring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. If you’re a fan of horror and you’ve read Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel, “Frankenstein”, you were probably excited for Guillermo del…
From Comfort to Complexity: The Rise of Cozy Gaming and the Allure of “Not-So-Cozy” Cozy Games
Gaming is a popular hobby, with more people getting into it every day. Despite the negative stereotypes surrounding the gaming community—which often involve video games serving as a scapegoat for violence, shortened attention spans, and more—the reality is that video games can provide a multitude of benefits. Beyond mere entertainment, gaming can provide opportunities for socialization and exercise, and may even enhance cognitive skills. As a casual…
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From Sip to Spark: One Night at This Magical Cocktail Bar Will Boost Your Creativity
Looking for something to do in Madison, Wisconsin? Are you always on the hunt for the best bars and restaurants? Journey into this whimsical cocktail bar for flavorful potions and antidotes. Are you on the hunt for something different? Between all the chain restaurants, identical storefronts, and cookie-cutter experiences, your outings may…
