Rating: 2.5/5 Synopsis: It’s inevitable that I will encounter standard, by-the-numbers horror movies from time to time. Tarot is just that. We find a group of friends who throw a party at a mysterious rental home. But a member of the group finds a deck of creepy tarot cards in the basement. The group decides to do readings on one another. But soon after their fates are revealed an unspeakable evil is unleashed, intent on making sure each reading comes true. Can the curse be stopped? Or will their readings become reality? Positives: “Tarot” was slightly better than expected. While it doesn’t do ..read more

You may have heard “thanK you aIMee” from Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Come along with us as we delve into this masterpiece of a song. Taylor Swift’s new song, “thanK you aIMee”, is not a shots-fired-song. Read between the lines; it’s a song about rising from the ashes after being bullied and dealing with the trauma that follows. As a self-proclaimed feminist and as someone who was incessantly bullied by other women in my adult life, the concept of The Sisterhood and Always Supporting Women is a toxic construct unless we hold one another accountable for bad behaviors ..read more

Rating: 3.5/5 Synopsis: Nic Cage continues his run of indie movies that are creating lots of discussion. This story revolves around a father and his two sons surviving in a world that has gone downhill. Societies have been decimated, being reduced to small farming communities. The world is now inhabited by bloodthirsty creatures that come out at night. The father and his sons must survive during the day and defend their home as darkness falls. But when one of the sons hurts himself, the father must break his rule and venture into the night to save him. Will they make it out alive? Positives:&n ..read more

Rating: 4.5/5 Synopsis: Alex Garland returns after his last film divided fans. He presents another story that may appear to be a divisive subject, but really wants to show us a mirror of ourselves. “Civil War” presents us with a scenario that is grim and realistic. A civil war has broken out as growing political tensions have gotten out of control. The United States President has abandoned the FBI, sought a third term, and attempts to counter political revolution against the Western Forces of Texas and California. A group of journalists commit to a journey across the country to interview the P ..read more

Beyonce has made it clear: Cowboy Carter is not a country album. When Act II of the presumed trilogy of albums was announced during Super Bowl LVIII, the internet shared in a collective meltdown over Beyonce saying “drop the new music” at the end of her Verizon commercial (kudos to Verizon for being able to somehow get Beyonce to star in their ad). The two singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” contrasted in both style and swagger. “16 Carriages” was slower and methodical while “Texas Hold ‘Em” was upbeat and brighter. Yet, the two singles were nestled deeply in country tropes. So, why ..read more

Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Who would have thought that within a matter of weeks there would be two movies about a nun getting impregnated with a satanic child? Certainly not me! This one is far more impressive though. A young American nun travels to Rome to further her teachings in the church. She hopes to take her vows and finish her journey. But as she begins to unravel the history of the church, she finds that there are different factions within it. Worst of all, this group of believers are trying to conceive the son of the Devil. Can this nun stop these atrocities before evil permeates the worl ..read more

DAMSEL: A damsel is a young, unmarried woman. [literary, old-fashioned] He keeps coming to the aid of this damsel in distress. Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) stars as Elodie, a very compassionate, dutiful, and courageous young woman in a far away land, whose kingdom and people have been suffering through a lack of resources. She agrees to marry a prince from a very wealthy kingdom which will help her family and people to prosper for generations to come. Princess Elodie soon learns after marrying Prince Henry (Nick Robinson) that this all comes at a price, and discovers a terrifyin ..read more

Wicked Little Letters is a British satire comedy with very talented and charismatic leads. The film stars Academy Award Winner Olivia Colman and Academy Award Nominee Jessie Buckley, along with Anjana Vasan as the Policewoman investigating the whole situation and brilliant veteran British actor Timothy Spall as the father of Olivia Colman’s Edith. It deals with the consequences of a bunch of letters that get sent out that are offensive and provocative, especially in an era where women were constantly judged and not always treated equally or fairly, to put it mildly. This is set in a coastal t ..read more

A group of Ghostface’s and Deadpools were taking over MCM Comic Con London. (Above) Felicia Day (Left) taking questions from fans about her remarkable journey in the entertainment industry during her panel. We are taking a look back at a couple of events HNS attended at the end of 2023. Halloween 2023 was a fun one as it was the weekend of MCM Comic Con London. We spent the event celebrating various iconic franchises as Ghostbusters, Doctor Who, Transformers, Wednesday, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more. It took place during the actors strike, so journalists and media were restricted in what ..read more

Tim Burton as director, Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz together reunite to return with the comedy-horror-fantasy film which helped them all become household names 36 years ago. They are joined by rising star Jenna Ortega, who plays Astrid, the daughter of Lydia. Catherine O’ Hara also reprises her role in the sequel. Below is the official Beetlejuice Beetlejuice synopsis from Warner Brothers: Directed By: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Arthur Conti, Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci & Willem Dafoe  Bee ..read more