If you’re among many Americans who enjoy the occasional dramatic romance or are fans of popular romantic comedies, chances are you also spend some time each year watching various Hallmark TV movies. Once you get into the habit of regularly watching these beloved films, you’ll start to identify (and even eagerly await) titles starring your favorite Hallmark actors.
The 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars” has begun on the 2024 TV lineup, and following last week’s double elimination, there’s already a lot of intrigue unfolding. Anna Delvey caused some stir by claiming she wouldn’t take anything from her brief stint in the contest, and whispers of a romantic connection between model Brooks Nader and his professional partner Gleb Savchenko are swirling. One participant aiming to steer clear of such speculation is former “Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei, and it appears he made a special request to avoid such entanglements before signing up for the show, something I hadn’t realized was possible.
For horror enthusiasts growing up during their generation, Gen X children might have enjoyed the most advantageous entry points, thanks to VHS rental options of classic slasher movies such as “Friday the 13th” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. Additionally, they were also exposed to less technologically advanced chills, like eerie chain mail threats and Ouija board games during sleepovers.
As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but acknowledge the profound impact SOPHIE has had on music. Her fingerprints are all over the productions she worked on alongside artists such as Madonna, Charli XCX, Vince Staples, and Arca. Yet, her influence extends beyond these collaborations, as evidenced by her critically acclaimed independent work like the Grammy-nominated “OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES.
[This story contains mild spoilers to episode five, “The Hurt Man” in Monsters.]