Half Man Review: Is Richard Gadds New Series as Good as Baby Reindeer?
Richard Gadd’s new limited series *Half Man* arrives on HBO and BBC iPlayer, following the critical success of his 2024 hit *Baby Reindeer*. The six‑episode drama alternates between teenage and adult timelines, tracing the fraught brother‑like bond between Niall and Ruben in Glasgow. While the show retains Gadd’s dark humor and incisive dialogue, it leans more into a gritty exploration of masculinity, sexuality, and internalised homophobia than the outright absurdity of *Baby Reindeer*. The series debuts on April 23 in the U.S., with weekly releases, and has already sparked debate over its narrative structure and emotional weight.
BookCon 2026: Authors Rachel Reid, Stephanie Archer Talk Hockey Romance and How It Could Change the Sport for the Better
At BookCon 2026, a panel of romance authors—including Rachel Reid and Stephanie Archer—explored the booming subgenre of hockey romance. They highlighted the sport’s cultural mystique, the genre’s reliance on white‑centric tropes, and a growing push for BIPOC and queer representation....
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 18, 2026
The New York Times Strands puzzle for April 18, 2026 challenges players to find every letter in a grid, with words linked in any direction and a “spangram” that spans the entire board. The daily theme, “Not too much,” centers on economical language,...
How Bob Odenkirk and the ‘Nobody’ Team Set Out to Elevate the Genre with ‘Normal’
Bob Odenkirk’s new film *Normal* debuted at SXSW, marking a deliberate departure from the *Nobody* franchise while keeping the same star, writer Derek Kolstad, and producer. The movie fuses action‑thriller beats with western motifs and moral ambiguity, and it was...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Promises Plenty of Star Wars-Level Action
Disney unveiled the final trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu," a theatrical film set for release on May 22, 2026. Directed by Jon Favreau and co‑written with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni, the movie follows bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu as...
Want to See Obsession Early? Heres How.
Film *Obsession*, a horror thriller directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will open nationwide on May 15. Mashable has partnered with Focus Features to host free advanced screenings in New York and Chicago...
Obsession Commercial Debuts a Helpline for Anyone Who Needs a Wish Granted
The horror thriller *Obsession* has rolled out a commercial for its central MacGuffin, the One Wish Willow, turning the fictional wish‑granting plant into a real‑world product. The ad includes a dedicated helpline (1‑323‑747‑7118) for consumers who want assistance with their...
Insidious: Out of the Further Trailer Contains a Truly Horrific Dentist Visit
The new trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" showcases a graphic dentist scene that has prompted cautionary notes for viewers, especially parents. The sixth entry in the Leigh Whannell‑James Wan horror franchise follows single mother Gemma, played by Amelia Eve,...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 13, 2026
The New York Times released its April 13, 2026 Strands puzzle, a word‑search variant where every letter forms part of an answer. The theme, hinted as “While not in use,” centers on backyard stockroom items, and the spangram—a full‑grid phrase—was...
Mexodus Review: This Live-Looped Musical Is a Theatrical Miracle
Mexodus, an Off‑Broadway musical, blends live‑looped hip‑hop, storytelling and experimental sound design to dramatize the southbound Underground Railroad that led enslaved people to Mexico. Creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson compose the entire score onstage, layering vocals, instruments and...
Best Buy Is Giving Away a Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Collectible Game Case for Free — How to Claim
Best Buy is offering a free Super Mario Bros. 40th‑anniversary collectible game case, a $20‑valued accessory, to customers who buy any two eligible Mario titles for Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The promotion launched on April 8 and adds the case automatically at checkout once the...
How to Watch the 2026 Paris-Roubaix Online for Free
The 2026 edition of the Paris‑Roubaix classic will take place on April 12 and can be watched for free via national broadcasters SBS On Demand in Australia, RTBF in Belgium, France TV, and RaiPlay in Italy. Because these streams are geo‑restricted, viewers...
Their Town Review: Katie Aselton and Mark Duplass Create a Glorious Hangout Movie for Theater Kids
Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton debut *Their Town*, a low‑key coming‑of‑age drama that follows two Maine high‑schoolers after a theater rehearsal. The film, starring Chosen Jacobs and Duplass’ daughter Ora, premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival and has yet...
NYT Strands Hints, Answers for April 4, 2026
Mashable released the New York Times Strands puzzle hints for April 4, 2026, revealing an “Early risers” theme centered on spring flowers. The daily spangram runs vertically and reads “Spring Blossom.” The full word list includes hyacinth, tulip, snowdrop, daffodil and crocus....
Backrooms Trailer Teases a Nightmarish Journey Into an Eerie Liminal Space
A24 has released the full trailer for "Backrooms," a feature‑length horror adaptation of Kane Parsons' viral YouTube series that originated from a 4chan creepypasta. The teaser stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett and Lukita Maxwell, and depicts...