Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' Film and Soundtrack Break Records
Taylor Swift's latest album reveals her feelings of burnout and disillusionment despite her success, love, and achievements, suggesting her fairy tale life may be over or unfulfilling.
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Bryan Fuller's 'Dust Bunny' Debuts as Family-Friendly Horror with Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver
Dust Bunny is a dark, twisted fairy tale directed by Bryan Fuller, featuring Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman and Sigourney Weaver, blending whimsy with macabre elements, and evolving from a seemingly kid-friendly story into a mature, unsettling film with inventive visuals and compelling performances.
Giants Release Popular QB Tommy DeVito Amid Roster Cuts
Tommy DeVito, once celebrated as a fairy-tale hero for the New York Giants, has seen his brief moment of glory end, leaving fans and the quarterback himself disappointed after his fleeting success against the Packers.
"Damsel: Millie Bobby Brown Shines in Netflix's Fantasy Adventure"
Millie Bobby Brown stars in the Netflix film 'Damsel,' a fairy tale that subverts convention in familiar ways. The movie follows Elodie, a headstrong princess seeking adventure and independence, who finds herself in an unexpected and near-fatal engagement to a prince with a sinister plot. While the film struggles to sustain an inspirational tone, Brown's performance adds much-needed energy, and the story's action sequences impress. Despite its familiar premise, 'Damsel' offers a fresh take on the traditional damsel in distress narrative.
Danica McKellar's Marriage Reality Check: No Fairy Tale Every Day
"Wonder Years" star Danica McKellar reflects on the key to a successful relationship after celebrating the 10th anniversary of her first date with her husband. McKellar advises couples to be realistic, willing to put in the work, and take accountability. She emphasizes the importance of not expecting a fairy tale every day and encourages individuals to examine their own expectations and find their part in conflicts. McKellar and her husband recently collaborated on a movie together and will celebrate their 10-year anniversary in November.
"The Daily Wire Challenges Disney with Conservative-led 'Snow White' Film: Watch the Teaser"
Conservative media company Daily Wire is producing its own live action adaptation of Snow White called Snow White And The Evil Queen, set to release in 2024. The film will star conservative YouTuber Brett Cooper and will be the first feature-length production for the company's kids entertainment platform, Bentkey. The Daily Wire's adaptation aims to bring the timeless values of love, friendship, and kindness to the next generation, contrasting it with Disney's upcoming Snow White movie, which the company claims will expose children to destructive lies. Bentkey will launch with 150 episodes of 18 shows, including four originals.
"Enchanting Handcrafted Cabins Straight Out of a Fairy Tale"
Designer and builder Jacob Witzling, along with his partner Sara Underwood, have created a magical world of handcrafted cabins in the Pacific Northwest called "Cabinland." Inspired by cabins of the past and the world of fantasy, these cabins are built off the grid with no running water and are powered by a 12-volt D/C system. The cabins feature unique designs and amenities, including a well-filtration system, composting toilet, and a stunning "Stump Tub." Witzling and Underwood have documented their builds on social media, showcasing their beautiful creations from start to finish.
"The Little Mermaid" Remake Fails to Capture the Magic of the Original.
The original Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen is vastly different from the Disney adaptation. The mermaids are not given human-like traits, the prince is not named, and the sea witch's home is made of human bones. The little mermaid's sisters suggest she kill the prince to regain her tail, but she decides to let him live and turns into a Daughter of the Air instead of sea foam.
"Review: 'Bad Cinderella' Musical Fails to Impress"
Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical "Bad Cinderella" is a campy exercise in fairy tale exhumation that received favorable reviews in its original London incarnation but falls short on Broadway. The sophomoric book and blandly generic score are saved only by the uproarious performance of Carolee Carmello as the stepmother and Grace McLean as the maniacal Queen. The show's sheer cynicism and relentless vulgarity make it a terrible show that capitalizes on the public's insatiable appetite for irreverent fairy tale adaptations.