October 2, 2025

  Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Everett Collection (Aura Entertainment, Ken Woroner/Netflix, 1-2 Special), Summit Distribution It’s been a scary-good year for theatrical horror, including some of the biggest hits of 2025. Sinners, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Weapons, and 28 Years Later are just a few of the films that have frightened moviegoers. And yet, despite the tear the …

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  Getty Images In case anyone needed more proof of Taylor Swift’s dominance, this should suffice. Her not-quite-a-movie Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl is on track to make $30 to $35 million at the domestic box office this weekend, and another $8 to $10 million worldwide, per Deadline. That would put …

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  Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty If you have two ears and heart, you’re naturally inclined to enjoy the music of Phil Collins. The man had an unimpeachable run of dominance during the 1980s — we’ll leave the “Sussudio” debate for another time — and along for the ascension was guitarist Daryl Stuermer. Chosen by Genesis …

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  Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty Images (Laurent Koffel/Gamma-Rapho, Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media) Oasis, the Coen brothers, and the JoBros. Now, the Safdie brothers count themselves among the great sibling creative partnerships that eventually went their separate ways. In early 2024, Benny Safdie confirmed that he would no longer be directing films alongside his older brother, Josh …

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  Photo: Getty Images for MTV Christmas, whistle notes, and not knowing Jennifer Lopez … Mariah Carey’s brand is nothing if not consistent. She “was being honest” when she was asked about J.Lo in a 2003 interview and replied, “I don’t know her.” When Andy Cohen questioned her on the October 1 episode of Watch …

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  Photo: Ryan Sweeney/Mastermind Movie Inc. Kelly Reichardt is worried she’s coming off as a grouch during our conversation at the New York Film Festival, where her latest film, The Mastermind, is playing ahead of its release on October 17. “Temper this! Don’t make me sound like such an old crank,” she requests after going …

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