Landon's breakthrough came with his iconic role as "Little Joe Cartwright" in the long-running Western television series, 'Bonanza.' His charismatic portrayal earned him widespread acclaim and established him as a television heartthrob. 2 / 7. 'Little House on the Prairie'. 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974-1983):. Michael Landon's influence extended...

'Bonanza': THIS Was Actor Michael Landon's Sad Cause Of Death

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

5. The Quick and the Dead (1987) Wait, “The Quick and the Dead” is not underrated much anymore. Sam Raimi fans are celebrating it too often as they should but here we talk about another film with the same title, not the Raimi. It’s not as wild as Raimi’s film and doesn’t have much in common other than the title and the genre but still a very gripping tale of redemption. Sam Elliott has done a couple of Louis L’Amour adaptations on television. In the era when western was becoming a dying genre for the theatrical, these TV films were getting viewed and celebrated by many.

10 Great Western Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen

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Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of murder. Reader discretion is advised. The case of Scott Peterson, who murdered his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, has become the subject of hit documentaries and movies. On Christmas Eve 2002, Scott’s pregnant wife went missing. Months later, her body was washed ashore in San Francisco Bay, a mile from where the fetus was found. At the time, all evidence incriminated Scott, who stood trial in the double murders.

Scott Peterson Documentaries & Movies to Watch

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

The first trailer for Peacock’s Hysteria! has been released for the new horror series that will premiere this coming October. The series stars Evil Dead’s Bruce Campbell along with Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), and more. Check out the Hysteria! trailer and poster below (watch...

Hysteria! Trailer Previews Peacock Horror Series Starring Bruce Campbell

The Dark and The Wicked crafts a chilling atmosphere that delves into familial relationships and supernatural elements seamlessly. Director Bryan Bertino's mastery over creating tension through pacing, movement, and sound is on full display in this slow-burn horror. Compelling performances from Marin Ireland and Michael Abbott Jr. elevate the film,...

This Criminally Overlooked Supernatural Horror Delivers an Unsettling, Slow Burn Haunting

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From Don Winslow to Tana French (and Princess Di!), we’ve got them all.

The 29 Best Mystery, Thriller and True Crime Books of 2024…so Far

15 of the Best Mystery Thriller Books to Satisfy Your Inner Detective. These mystery thrillers are to die for. It’s in us to gaze through the fog, to look over our shoulder, to piece together the unknown. You’re telling me I can’t find out the truth? Challenge accepted.

15 of the Best Mystery Thriller Books to Satisfy Your Inner Detective

Thrillers are exciting and excellent at building tension and suspense while subverting the audience's expectations. Psychological thrillers, however, are thrillers that excel at playing with the audience's psyche. Blood, gore, and special effects disturb people; but psychological thrillers dig deeper by disturbing the audience's expectations. This subgenre explores the psychological...

The 10 Most Disturbing Psychological Thrillers, Ranked

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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

The week's bestselling books, Aug. 18

John Wayne and Dean Martin portray estranged brothers seeking redemption in the nostalgic Western classic, The Sons of Katie Elder . Dean Martin's portrayal of Tom Elder showcases his dramatic depth, while John Wayne reaffirms his iconic status in the Western genre. Henry Hathaway's direction builds tension through psychological and...

John Wayne & Dean Martin Are Revengeful Brothers in This Overlooked, Violent Western

The same month that a Sydney Australia council removed a “playful” artwork of Jesus …. Sydney artist Philjames’ work, Jesus Speaks to the Daughters of Jerusalem, was removed from the Blake Art Prize exhibition at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre after fierce criticism was directed at the artist and gallery on Friday, just two days before the eight-week exhibition ended.

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Science fiction and horror are two of the most popular genres in cinema, and the pair often go hand in hand. There is always something frightening about the extraterrestrial or unknown, and most monsters are the result of scientific curiosity. Plenty of movies have successfully combined the two genres, some of the most famous being Alien, Event Horizon and Cloverfield.

The 10 Most Disturbing Sci-Fi Horror Movies, Ranked

The Monkey's trailer reveals a sinister toy monkey curse, starring Theo James and Tatiana Maslany. Directed by Osgood Perkins with involvement from James Wan's production company, the film is adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name. King's story inspired modern tales like The X-Files episode, "Chinga," and...

‘Longlegs’ Director Brings a Haunting Stephen King Story to Life in ‘The Monkey’ Trailer

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Known for her complex, chilling crime thrillers, bestselling author Karin Slaughter has sold more than 40 million books worldwide and many of her novels have been adapted into hit TV shows, from Netflix’s ‘Pieces of Her’ starring Toni Collette to ABC’s ‘Will Trent.’ Slaughter’s forthcoming novel, This is Why We Lied, out August 20th, is ...

Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter Dishes on New Will Trent Book ‘This is Why We Lied’ (EXCLUSIVE)

As artificial intelligence-doctored images and captions continue to run rampant on social media, Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams immediately cleared up a false statement written about the late actor-comedian. On X account Time Capsule Tales, an image was posted of the Academy Award-winning actor and a monkey. The image...

Robin Williams’ Daughter Zelda Denies ‘AI Written BS’ That Late Actor Had Pet Monkey

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A feature-length adaptation of King’s award-winning short story

Longlegs writer, M3gan creator are making Stephen King’s The Monkey

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Nothing will cement a horror movie's legacy quite like a creepy mask. A lot of the most enduring horror movie franchises have one, from Jason Voorhees' goalie mask in the Friday the 13th series to the ghostly white visage of Halloween's Michael Myers. Plenty of modern horror films have taken a stab at crafting an enduring facial disguise, too, including the animal masks in You're Next (2013) and the smiling creeps in The Purge (2013).

15 terrifying horror movie masks that still haunt our dreams

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Best-selling author Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, on terrors real and imagined

In each episode of our podcast “Life in Seven Songs,” we ask the world’s brightest minds and leaders: What songs tell the story of your life?....

Best-selling author Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, on terrors real and imagined

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