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Netflix Releases Jessica Chastain’s Heartland Trailer
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Netflix has released a trailer for Heartland, a mystery thriller starring Jessica Chastain as a reclusive country music legend who returns to Nashville to find her missing niece and confront the city’s seedy underbelly. The film, directed by Shana Feste, also features Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Nettles and Ross Lynch, with original music from the cast and other country artists.
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Book Lists Spotlight Canadian, Horror, Historical Fiction
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— Oct 1, 2026
Canadian literature is gaining attention through a wide range of fall and October releases, including novels, memoirs, thrillers, romance and short-story collections by established and emerging writers. The coverage also reflects on CanLit’s growth and international recognition, alongside questions about the forces shaping its literary identity.
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Verity World Premiere Draws Hathaway, Johnson
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— Sep 28, 2026
The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s psychological thriller Verity, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, opens in theaters October 2. It follows a writer hired to finish an incapacitated novelist’s series who uncovers a disturbing manuscript, and one review calls the mystery engrossing but frustratingly ambiguous.
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Blow Out Named Among Greatest Thrillers
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— Sep 12, 2026
Critics celebrate thrillers as a timeless force, from The Third Man and Charade to modern showcases like The Raid, Shutter Island, and Blow Out, highlighting how paranoia, conspiracy, and high-stakes tension keep the genre alive across decades. Tarantino cites The Thing as a personal influence on his work, and Blow Out’s enduring critical reevaluation underscores Brian De Palma’s impact on political and psychological thrillers.
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Dana Whitfield
Tarantino picking The Thing makes sense, those practical effects keep it ahead of a lot of newer horror.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 42m
Dakota Johnson Discusses Truth in ‘Verity’
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— Sep 25, 2026
Dakota Johnson says the psychological thriller “Verity,” adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, explores how difficult it can be to know whom to trust. The story follows a writer who uncovers disturbing secrets at a reclusive author’s estate, leaving audiences to question who is telling the truth and who is the villain; Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett also star.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Ethan Hawke Leads Convicts on Gold Trek in Depression Thriller The Weight
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— Sep 14, 2026
The Weight is a grim 1930s-set crime-action drama led by Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, following Hawke’s character and a small group of prisoners who must transport gold across dangerous terrain amid corrupt officials during the Great Depression. Production notes highlight the film’s demanding physical shoots, the Pacific Northwest-influenced setting (with Germany standing in for Oregon) and a teddy-bear motif that the director says anchors the characters’ desperation, including real details like what was inside the gold packs and a change from heavy weights to toilet paper in the prop gold.
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Four Films Rank Among Greatest Thrillers
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— Sep 5, 2026
Across four articles, iconic thrillers are highlighted as enduring high points in actors’ careers: Zodiac is cited as a top Downey Jr. film by Gold Derby and Time Out for its status among the best thrillers, Se7en is praised as a brutal, enduring crime thriller ranked by StudioBinder, Three Days of the Condor is recognized by EW and AFI as a top American thriller, and The Fugitive is celebrated as a standout 1993 thriller with strong Rotten Tomatoes scores and strong placements on Time Out and IMDb lists.
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Hillary Clinton To Publish Political Thriller Novel With Heavy Trump Overtones
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— Feb 23, 2021
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is co-authoring an international political thriller with bestselling author Louise Penny that seems to reference former President Donald Trump’s administration. “State of…
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Christian Actor Chris Pratt Lands Another Big Role, Stars in Upcoming Thriller Alongside ‘Dune’ Actress Rebecca Ferguson
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— Mar 5, 2024
Actor Chris Pratt, among those in Hollywood unafraid to stand up for their Christian beliefs, has landed another mega-role. The high-profile actor will star in the Amazon MGM Studios’ sci-fi thriller “Mercy,” according…
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Minnesota Man Found Guilty After Son’s Remains Recovered From Landfill
A Minnesota father has been convicted of killing his 16-year-old son after the teenager disappeared and his remains were later discovered at a landfill. According to Fox News , Jordan Dupree Collins Sr., who represented himself during the trial, was found guilty Wednesday of second-degree murder in the death of Jordan “Manny” Collins. Manny’s mother, Ashley Berry, previously remembered her son as
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Reports Claim That The Pentagon Is Furious With War Movie On Netflix
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— Oct 27, 2025
The Pentagon wants everyone—especially service members—to know something right off the bat: the new Netflix thriller A House of Dynamite is not real. But the timing of the warning, and the energy behind it, is raising…
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Report Claims DOJ Expected To Indict James Comey
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— Sep 25, 2025
Oh now they want to talk about accountability. After years of pretending James Comey was some sort of trench-coated patriot straight out of a political thriller — standing nobly in the shadows, defending democracy from…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Paramount Continues Heated Battle To Obtain Warner Bros
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— Jan 17, 2026
In a move straight out of a Hollywood thriller, David Ellison has ignited what could become the most explosive proxy war the entertainment industry has ever seen. From a basement war room beneath the UBS building in…
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District Judges Vote On Alina Habba’s Role In New Jersey District
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— Jul 23, 2025
Oh, buckle up, because what just unfolded in New Jersey is the kind of political theater you can’t make up — and it’s got more twists than a late-night thriller. A high‑stakes power play between Trump’s Justice…
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Paramount’s ‘a Quiet Place 2’ Movie Release Delayed Due to Coronavirus, Director Says
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— Mar 12, 2020
The release of Paramount thriller “A Quiet Place Part II” is being delayed indefinitely because of the coronavirus outbreak, director and producer John Krasinski said on Thursday. The film, starring Emily Blunt, which…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
‘Sound of Freedom’ Scores ‘Very Impressive’ Back-to-Back Box Office Wins As It Surpasses $50 Million Milestone
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— Jul 14, 2023
Jim Caviezel’s thriller “Sound of Freedom” is setting records at the box office and has dethroned movies, such as “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” from first place. The film is based on a true story, with…
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Inside Trump’s Phone Call With Gold-Winning USA Hockey Team
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— Feb 23, 2026
After an unforgettable 2–1 overtime thriller against Canada in the Olympic gold medal game, the U.S. men’s hockey team erupted in celebration. Forty-six years after the Miracle on Ice, Team USA reclaimed gold — and the…
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Michael Jackson’s Son Talks Helping Others Grieve Loved Ones 13 Years After Father’s Death
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— Oct 31, 2022
Late singer Michael Jackson’s eldest son Prince Jackson talked in an interview over the weekend about his foundation for those who are grieving a loved one. On October 28, Prince Jackson hosted the 2022 Thriller Night…
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Hillary Publishes Thriller Novel: Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy Hates Diversity and Helps Elect ‘Eric the Dumb’
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— Oct 25, 2021
The book “State of Terror,” co-authored by Hillary Clinton and novelist Louise Perry, takes aim at just about everyone. The novel is summarized by The Washington Post as the “first time a major presidential candidate…
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Jenny White Plans McCord List TV Series Debut
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— Aug 25, 2026
Canadian medical-thriller author Jenny White, a retired nurse and brain-tumor survivor, is expanding her career by becoming a television host in a new partnership with the McCord List network, bringing her clinical expertise and storytelling to a broader audience. The collaboration highlights themes of resilience and professional reinvention as she reaches viewers who may not be familiar with her books.
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Florida Targets Medicaid Fraud After Providers Billed for More Than 24 Hours a Day
Florida officials say an aggressive crackdown on Medicaid fraud and improper billing has helped reduce projected annual spending on behavioral therapy services by nearly $1 billion. According to Fox News , the DeSantis administration said projected spending on Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, services is now expected to reach $2.88 billion during fiscal year 2026-27. That is down from an earlier
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Carneiro's Walk-Off Kick Lifts Ole Miss, 41-38
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— Sep 7, 2026
Ole Miss survived a dramatic comeback by Louisville to win 41-38 on a 48-yard walk-off field goal by Lucas Carneiro, sealing Pete Golding’s first-season opener in a high-scoring thriller. Trinidad Chambliss threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns as Ole Miss fought back from a late 38-38 tie behind Kienholz’s late rally for Louisville, with Ole Miss overcoming early miscues to clutch the win.
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Tom Gallagher
Golding gets his first win as HC in a wild one. Defense has some work to do though, 38 points allowed is rough.
Top seed Zverev survives five-hour US Open thriller
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— Sep 2, 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev survived a 4 hour 53 minute five-set marathon against Lorenzo Sonego to reach the US Open second round, with the match ending at 1:55 a.m. and highlighting vulnerabilities that could shape his path through a demanding two weeks. The win came as the tournament’s early drama intensified, underscoring Zverev’s resilience but also the physical toll of Grand Slam pressure on a No. 1 seed.
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Marcus Bell
:55am finish and he still has to back up in two days? that toll doesn't just disappear overnight.
Motor City Release Set for July 24, 2026
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— Jul 21, 2026
Motor City is a minimalist, 1970s-set revenge thriller starring Alan Ritchson and Shailene Woodley, directed by Potsy Ponciroli, notable for its almost dialogue-free storytelling and stylized action. The film, opening July 24, 2026, features a revenge-driven plot with Ben Foster and a locally curated score by Jack White, underscoring its distinctive heavy-action mood.
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AMC+ reports exclusive US rights to Kill Jackie
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— Jul 21, 2026
AMC+ has secured exclusive U.S. streaming rights to Kill Jackie, a Catherine Zeta-Jones-led thriller adapted from Nick Harkaway’s The Price You Pay, produced by Steel Springs Pictures and Fremantle, with the story following Jackie Price as she battles hired assassins The Seven Demons. The show also streams on Prime Video in several European territories, and is slated to launch on AMC+ in the fall, showcasing a high-profile international collaboration.
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Debut Author James LaDere Releases Shadow Government
Entertainment
— Jul 20, 2026
Veteran author James LaDere uses his military background to fuel Shadow Government: Alex Mercer Book One, a thriller about a shadow power within the highest levels of the U.S. government planning domestic terror to destabilize the administration, with tightly researched institutional realism that makes the scenario feel plausible. Across multiple outlets, the novel is presented as a cautionary, insider-inspired warning about how systemic power can be subverted, using fiction to illuminate real-world dynamics.
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Americans Will Be Able To Watch Fort Hood Killer Face Firing Squad, Hegseth Says
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 1h
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