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‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Review: Lurid Faux-Feminism

‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Review: Lurid Faux-Feminism

Published by Daniella Wilson

In the final hour of Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, the titular murderess, having finally made her peace with the act of violence that has defined her life, turns to the loyal companion who’s been by her side through it all. “Okay,” she says. “Let’s make it mean something.” Lizzie (Ella Beatty) is talking about her wealth and notoriety, which she wishes to channel into a force for good. In the moment, though, all I could hear was showrunner Ian Brennan muttering that sentiment to himself. The latest addition to his and Ryan Murphy’s murder-verse tries desperately to draw something, anything meaningful out of Borden’s saga, with all the finesse of a college freshman trying to crank out a 15-page term paper in the two hours before deadline — and with all the same power of persuasion. Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story The Bottom Line Lots of killers, tons of filler. Airdate: Thursday, Sept. 17 (Netflix)Cast: Ella Beatty, Vicky Krieps, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Sarah Paulson, Jessica Barden, Joey Pollari, Billie LourdCreators: Ryan Murphy, …

‘Love Is the Monster’ Starring Paulina García

‘Love Is the Monster’ Starring Paulina García

Published by Daniella Wilson

Love Is the Monster (Amor es el Monstruo). Costa Rican writer-director Neto Villalobos Brenes (All About the Feathers, Helmet Heads) has picked a title for his latest film that will make you sit up straight, deal with questions swirling through your head, or both. The chilling dystopian thriller, starring Paulina García (Gloria) and teeming with fear and inequality, will world premiere in the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) Centerpiece strand on Sept. 15.  Filmed in Costa Rica’s South Pacific region, Love Is a Monster features Chilean star García as a grandmother determined to make the most of the time she has left with her six-year-old granddaughter. After her daughter cuts off all contact, she has to earn her trust back, only for tragedy to strike: the girl gets kidnapped for ransom. What is the grandmother willing to do to protect the ones she loves? “She is forced to make choices she never imagined, pushing love, loyalty and survival into increasingly tense territory,” notes a synopsis of the movie that explores family, love, age and class inequality. …

5 Monster Romance Manga and Manhwa for Monster Lovers

5 Monster Romance Manga and Manhwa for Monster Lovers

Published by Jenni Sidey

For many of those who love monster romance, everything started with Beauty and the Beast, and its tale of a beastly being taking a human girl hostage in his grand manor. Despite everything, you could see he had layers, like an onion. Layers that you wanted to rip apart to see what was inside. And then, once he fell in love with the human girl and wanted to be more, he wanted to be able to give her what she deserved. Isn’t that beautiful? In this list, you’ll find five monster romance manga and manhwa that will make you fall in love with beings you never expected to. Most of the time, when you encounter a monster in a story, they are the bad guy. They tend to be shoved into a box of “not possible to be the hero,” but if you encounter a monster in a monster romance, the monsters are center stage. They are the protagonists of their own stories, and you get to peel back those onion layers that hide so …

NEW Audi RS 639HP Hybrid Monster

NEW Audi RS 639HP Hybrid Monster

Published by Miika Tikkanen

  Audi has taken a significant step forward in high-performance automotive engineering with the unveiling of the new RS5, the first in its RS lineup to feature plug-in hybrid technology. This innovative model combines a twin-turbocharged V6 engine with an electric motor, delivering an extraordinary 639 horsepower while improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Available in both sedan and Avant (estate) body styles, the RS5 offers a thrilling driving experience that seamlessly integrates advanced technology with dynamic design. The video below from Autotrader gives us a look at the new Audi RS5. Unmatched Powertrain and Performance At the heart of the RS5 is a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine paired with a high-output electric motor. Together, this hybrid powertrain generates an impressive 639 horsepower and 825 Nm of torque, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds. For those seeking even greater performance, the optional Audi Sport package increases the top speed to an exhilarating 177 mph. The plug-in hybrid system is equipped with a 22 kWh battery, allowing for …

The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez

The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez

Published by José Betancourt

Maddie Martinez emerges onto the fantasy landscape with The Maiden and Her Monster, a debut that reimagines the Jewish golem legend through the lens of sapphic romance and medieval persecution. This atmospheric fantasy weaves together folklore, faith, and forbidden love in ways that feel both ancient and startlingly contemporary. The story follows Malka, a healer’s daughter from the village of Eskravé, where the forest beyond their borders has become a predator that “eats the girls who wander out after dark.” When the oppressive Ozmini Church arrives to collect their tithes and a clergy girl disappears, Malka’s mother faces execution for suspected witchcraft. Desperate to save her, Malka strikes a dangerous bargain with a zealous priest: bring him the monster from the woods, and her mother lives. When Legends Walk Among Us What Malka discovers in the blood-soaked depths of Mavetéh forest challenges everything she believes about monsters, magic, and the stories passed down through generations. The creature she finds is not the mindless stone giant of legend, but Nimrah—a golem who is startlingly, dangerously alive. …