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M. Night Shyamalan has made a career out of jaw-dropping twists, but the most surprising thing about his latest, Trap (in theaters August 2), is that it works better during its back rather than its front half.Suspension of disbelief is an absolute must with this serpentine thriller about a dad and daughter’s trip to a concert that transforms into something far more deadly, and some of its conveniences are bound to elicit eye rolls and exasperated guffaws. As a pulpy game of cat-and-mouse, however, it provides enough thrills to compensate for its illogicalities, and in Josh Harnett, it boasts a...

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ Is a Juicy, Sinister Thriller

The Blumhouse method fits Netflix very well. The streamer needs countless hours of content, and the studio is happy to provide it. Jason Blum and his hired hands throw everything against the wall to see what sticks. It results in a few good films, but the lion’s share of Blumhouse’s output is boring. Garbage like Truth or Dare just washes off of Jason Blum’s back, but it’s worth paying attention to the project. People around the world evidently agree, because Truth or Dare is currently the tenth most-watched movie on Netflix.

One of Blumhouse’s Worst Horror Movies Is Haunting Netflix’s Top Ten

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 The reviews are in for M Night Shyamalan’s mysterious new film Trap.Months after Shyamalan fans went wild for the film’s enigmatic trailer, the director has released his latest movie, which was shrouded in even more mystery when it was revealed it would not be screened for critics ahead of being released in the US.Trap follows a father and his teenage daughter’s night out at a concert, where the dad, portrayed by Josh Hartnett, learns that the entire event has been set up in a bid to catch a known serial killer.However, unbeknownst to his teenage daughter, portrayed by Ariel...

Is Trap good or bad? Reviews for M Night Shyamalan’s twisty new movie are in – what the critics are saying

Trap director M. Night Shyamalan talks to io9 about creating a character that is both an antagonist and protagonist. Trap is in theaters August 2.

M. Night Shyamalan on Rooting for the Villain in His New Movie

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

Roy Thomas took over from Stan Lee as Marvel Comics editor-in-chief in 1972, and has been credited as the co-creator of several characters, including Vision, Carol Danvers, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. However, there is one particular hero he's been lobbying for recognition in having a hand in creating along...

Wolverine Co-Creator Roy Thomas Says "My Name Should Have Come First" On DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE Credit

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I've seen Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and believe Netflix should've released this in theaters first.

After Watching Eddie Murphy’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, I’m Convinced Netflix Should’ve Given It A Wide Release In Theaters

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

It’s the sort of thought that might pass through any dog owner’s mind as they return home from a long workday and are slobbered over by their canine: Can dogs remember the past they share with their humans, and to what extent? Scientists have been exploring the question of dog memory for quite some time, and thankfully, the news is good.

Can Dogs Think About the Past?

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M. Night Shyamalan says he “felt so empty” making The Last Airbender and After Earth. Shyamalan got his career started as a director making critically beloved films like 1999’s The Sixth Sense (he made 1992’s Praying with Anger and 1998’s Wide Awake prior to that), 2000’s Unbreakable, and 2002’s Signs. He then made 2004’s The […]
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M. Night Shyamalan ‘Felt So Empty’ Making The Last Airbender and After Earth

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Laura Dern may now have an Oscar, an Emmy, a BAFTA, and multiple Golden Globes, she may have even benefited from nepotism as the child of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, but as a fresh-faced 17 year-old student at UCLA, she was largely treated like everyone else. At least for as long as she actually got to attend the school. In a recent interview with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson on their podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” Dern lamented over her experience being asked to leave the prestigious university after getting cast in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet.”Joaquin Phoenix...

Laura Dern Says She Was ‘No Longer Welcome at UCLA’ After Getting Cast in ‘Blue Velvet’

Signs is experiencing a resurgence on Max, becoming the tenth most-watched movie on the platform this week. The alien invasion thriller, helmed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Mel Gibson, tells a family-centric story about a former priest whose life forever changes after crop circles appear in his field. Despite...

M. Night Shyamalan's Best Sci-Fi Thriller Is One of Max's Most-Watched Movies This Week

Imagine the setting. It’s 2004. Fresh off the success of The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs, M. Night Shyamalan presents a new visual feast for audiences in the form of The Village. The trailer looks incredible as mysterious creatures known only as Those We Don’t Speak Of terrorize a community from days gone by. Intriguing and intense, the film also features the star-studded talents of Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Sigourney Weaver, Adrien Brody, and William Hurt. At this point, the Academy Awards might just as well add The Village‘s name to every category, right? Wrong.

20 Years Later, M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Village’ Works Better Without the Twist Expectation

As I had previously reported, Warner Bros refused to screen M Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” for press. Many critics aren’t exactly sure when the review embargo actually gets lifted. It doesn’t help that Thursday previews have just started on the film — it’s now officially in theaters.

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M. Night Shyamalan Talks Trap’s Surprising Superhero Inspirations

In another life, M. Night Shyamalan thinks all of his films could’ve been in one big shared universe. “If I had known I was gonna be...

M. Night Shyamalan Talks Trap’s Surprising Superhero Inspirations

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