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This article provides a brief overview of the life and career of actor Lionel Boyce, focusing on his role as Marcus Brooks on the popular TV show "The Bear." Boyce, who grew up in Inglewood, California, developed a passion for comedy and storytelling at a young age. He became involved with Tyler, the Creator's rap collective Odd Future and co-created the animated sitcom "The Jellies!" Boyce's portrayal of Marcus, a pastry chef, on "The Bear" has received critical acclaim, and he is expected to receive an Emmy nomination for his performance. The article also briefly mentions an unrelated personal experience with someone named Boyce teaching the author about a game, drawing a comparison to a story called "Honeydew." However, no further details about the game or Boyce's background are provided. [Extracted from the article]

"The Watchers" is a feature film directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, which explores the horror of being watched. The story follows four strangers trapped in a forest, where they are observed by deadly creatures that only emerge at night. The film delves into the mystery of the forest and the nature of the creatures, but fails to fully develop the characters or explore the psychological complexity of their experiences. While the film presents an intriguing premise, it ultimately falls short in delivering a satisfying narrative. [Extracted from the article]

GLO:nyo/06jun22:70n1.jpg PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE):Cronenberg and his cast on the Cannes red carpet. gl AT THE PREMIERE, Cronenberg and hiscast look blissful on the carpet. Frequent Cronenberg collaborator ViggoMortensen stars as Saul Tenser, a performanceartist who, along with his partner,Caprice (Lea Seydoux), removes his prolificallysprouting organs on public stageswhile slowly realizing it may be better togive in to his body's transformations. [Extracted from the article]

Jusu stayed in the city after Tisch, eventuallyteaching at an arts high school in Bed-Stuy.She left four years ago after takingan assistant-professor position in GeorgeMason University's film department. The CULTURE PAGES THE BLACK INTELLECTUAL, that star-crossed figure on theAmerican scene forever charged with explaining Black folks to whitefolks and with explaining Black people to themselves--often from theperspectives of a distance refracted by double alienation", writes the latecritic Greg Tate in his seminal essay about Jean-Michel Basquiat, "Flyboyin the Buttermilk.". [Extracted from the article]

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Men is a pared-down film focusing on Harper (Jessie Buckley),a widow reeling from the tangled emotions that come with thedeath of her husband, James (Paapa Essiedu). In his small role, Essiedu is asked to play asingle note of emotional manipulation:James warns Harper that he will kill himselfif she divorces him, and once his violenceturns physical, Harper grows only moreresolute in her intention to do so. [Extracted from the article]

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See Skinamarink Kindertrauma the movie. The trailer for Kyle Edward Ball's directorial debut captivated the internet, and now the experimental horror film, which eschews narrative in favor of attempting to evoke the feelings of being a kid whose familiar home has been turned into something menacing and strange by the night, is hitting theaters. The CULTURE PAGES To Do Twenty-five things to see, hear, watch, and read JANUARY 4-18 MOVIES 22. [Extracted from the article]

Dasha Nekrasova: The podcast provocateur is on Succession and made a horror movie about Jeffrey Epstein. That same year, Nekrasova launchedRed Scare with fellow Russian émigréand Camille Paglia fan Anna Khachiyan.It channeled the same high-Trump-eracultural energy as dirtbag-left bro-castsCum Town and Chapo Trap House, dancingalong the various you-don't-say-thatthird rails of progressivism of that moment. Nekrasova has verystrong beliefs and a solid sense of justice,but she's disdainful of piety. [Extracted from the article]

Seventeencongressional staffersare carted away fromChuck Schumer'soffice for demandingclimate legislation. A Brooklyn bishop andhis wife, claiming to bewearing $1 million injewelry, are robbedduring a livestreamsermon. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the people behind the cult classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street" as they talks about the film and its beginnings. The movie's writer and director Wes Craven explains how his script was based on a family in which the son died in the middle of a nightmare. New Line Cinema founder Bob Shaye discusses how his company began in a small New York apartment. Actor Robert Englund accepted the Freddy Kruger role because it fit his schedule.

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Profiles film producer Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment in the United States. Educational background; Details on several horror films produced by the company; Participation of the Kaufman family in filmmaking.

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Photographs of several actors in their horror-movie deaths are presented which include Piper Laurie in the film "Carrie," Rose McGowan in the movie "Scream," and Mpho Koaho in the film "Saw III."

The article offers information on why people love watching horror movies. Topics include the Americans' identification with the torturer and being tortured, the technological advancement of evil, and how technology can be make things worse. It also examines the possibilities of zombies such as those in the "Night of the Living Dead" film, the illusion of the security of homes in the U.S., and the revenge of our planet portrayed in the Korean film "The Host."

The article focuses on the return of screenwriter William Goldman to Broadway with the stage adaptation of Stephen King's novel "Misery." A number of actors have declined to play the character of author Paul Sheldon. It discusses the approach of Goldman and director Will Frears to demonstrate the horror movie more psychologically and to show the internal struggle of Sheldon, as well as Goldman's attitude toward directors.

Focuses on the film "Dark Water," an urban horror story directed by Walter Salles and starring Jennifer Connelly. Plot; Connelly's own housing horror stories.

Features the "Dead Roses," a full-length zombie-voodoo movie shot on location in the Risley Dent housing projects in Bedford-Stuyvesant in New York City, written and directed by Robert McCorkle. Promotional efforts of McCorkle; Film's tagline; Total cost of producing the movie which is shot and edited in digital video.

A list of the deadliest horror-movie villains is presented that include Leatherface of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," The Leprechaun of "Leprechaun," and Jason Voorhees of "Friday the 13th."

The article previews horror films including "Repulsion," West Craven's "Deadly Blessing," and "Maniac" starring Elijah Wood.

The article offers information on "Scary Movies 4," a Halloween-week of horror film premieres and classics at Lincoln Center in New York City in November 2010 including "Triangle," "Black Death" and "Stake Land."

The article reviews the film "Halloween II," starring Scout Taylor-Compton, directed by Rob Zombie.

This article reviews the horror film "Saw V," starring Tobin Bell.

An interview is presented with actress Jess Weixler, who appears in the motion picture "Teeth," directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. Weixler says that she did not know what a vagina dentata was prior to making the film. When asked about the gory scenes of the film, Weixler says that Lichtenstein decided it would be scarier to not show certain things. Weixler also talks about her father's reaction when he saw the film.

The article provides a listing of museum and society events and exhibits in the greater New York City area for November 2007. They include a screening of the motion picture "Coming Home," at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, After Dark's Horrorfest 2, and the Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival at the American Museum of Natural History from November 9-11, 2007.

The article reviews the motion picture "The Host," directed by Bong Joon-Ho.

The article focuses on the marketing campaign surrounding the film "Hostel: Part II," opening on June 8, 2007. Details surrounding the challenges facing the film in regards to competition and market sensitivity are given, along with an account of how the film makers used poster sales to successfully advertise for the opening.

The article reviews the motion picture "The Abandoned," directed by Nacho Cerdà and starring Jordanka Angelova.

The article presents an interview with Matthew Barney, art actor and director in the U.S. When asked about the type of horror movies his watching, he mentioned "Evil Dead," Jaws," and "The Exorcist" that had influenced his life. Barney described himself as a tourist in his relationship with performing arts, credited in going to musical theater and operas even if he did not know the theme or the motif. He recalled being fun of video games when he was at his adolescent years.

The article presents an interview with filmmakers Eli Roth and Quentin Tarantino about their film "Hostel." Roth states that horror audiences don't need to see some television actor they're familiar with, which could help in the cost-effectiveness of horror movies. On the other hand Tarantino discusses the origin of the idea about fast, cheap and viciously out-of-control films.

Comments on different horror films. "Land of the Dead"; "The Devil's Rejects"; "Undead"; "The Dukes of Hazzard"; "House of Wax"; "The Skeleton Key".

Evaluates the video game Resident Evil Four produced by Capcom. Use of the eerie stop-and-start rhythms of horror films; Inspiration of creator Shinji Mikami.

Presents public opinion about the horror film "The Grudge."

Interviews Don Mancini, director of the latest motion picture "Seed of Chucky." Views on whether or not horror movie franchises naturally become less scary over time; Expectations of people at Universal Pictures on his next installment; Future plans of Mancini.

Focuses on the horror film “Videodrome,” directed by David Cronenberg, starring James Woods and Deborah Harry.

Reports on the art exhibit "Scream: 10 Artists x 10 Writers x 10 Scary Movies," at the Anton Kern Gallery, New York City. Invitation of 10 goth-inspired artists; Title as a thinly veiled reference to "Cream".

Reports on the showing of a series of Japanese horror films in the U.S. "Sinners of Hell"; "Crest of Betrayal"; "Ghosts at School".

Presents the top five Halloween films according to 'New York' magazine. 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'; 'Alien'; 'Eyes Without a Face'; 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'; 'Dead by Dawn.'

Features information on the horror film `The Exorcist--The Version You've Never Seen,' directed by William Friedkin. Changes that were made to the original 1973 version; Reaction of test audiences to the screening.

Provides information on the re-release of the horror film `House of Wax,' directed by Andre de Toth, which begins on September 22, 2000.

Features surrealistic movies for showing in the fall of 1993. `Wittgenstein'; `Faraway, So Close!'; `Body Snatchers'; `Ghost in the Machine'; `Household Saints'; `Into the West'; `Demolition Man'; `Man's Best Friend'; Lead role; Direction; Lead story.