Sarah Rand

4 days ago | travelnoire.com | Sarah Rand

“Death of a Unicorn” is a new A24 movie with a premise that’s sure to make viewers laugh. Its star-studded cast and fantastical plot line make the thinly veiled social commentary all the better. The horror movie follows father-daughter duo Ridley (Jenna Ortega) and Elliot Kintner (Paul Rudd), who embark on a road trip to take in the sights of Canada. But instead of reconnecting with corny road trip activities, they get into a heap of trouble.

5 days ago | blavity.com | Sarah Rand

The Conjuring movie franchise has spooked audiences with chilling scenes and thrilling jump scares since 2013. Later this year, the fourth installment (not including spin-offs) is due to hit theaters. What attracts viewers to The Conjuring in particular is the realistic elements, which make it even scarier. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is the final exploration of the paranormal investigation cases of real-life couple Ed and Lorraine Warren.

5 days ago | blavity.com | Sarah Rand

Death of a Unicorn is a new A24 film that transcends genre in interesting ways. It puts some actors on the big screen like we’ve never seen them before, too. And with big names like Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd at the forefront, the movie has plenty going for it. Its magical premise, which, as the title suggests, includes a dead unicorn, proves to have more depth than viewers may assume. What begins with a strained father-daughter relationship ultimately ends with a completely different dynamic.

5 days ago | blavity.com | Sarah Rand

Popular terms come and go with the times just as style trends do, but sometimes they stick seemingly out of nowhere. One example is the social media obsession with the word “gnarly” as of late. This nostalgic turn of phrase may remind you of surfboards and sun, but it’s being reinvented in an exciting way, and definitely is no longer your mother’s lingo, as young creators on TikTok have demonstrated. But its resurrection didn’t come from nowhere – it came from the influence of KATSEYE.

6 days ago | travelnoire.com | Sarah Rand

Rust is a 1880s western film set in Kansas (then eventually Wyoming) that was spearheaded by Alec Baldwin. The famous actor stars in the movie, but is also credited as a producer and co-writer. This 2024 film follows an aging outlaw named Harland Rust (Baldwin) as he comes out of hiding when a family member gets in trouble with the law. His estranged grandson, Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott), accidentally kills a rancher and is sentenced to hang.