In Predator: Badlands, director Dan Trachtenberg once again proves that the Predator franchise works best not as blockbuster spectacle, but as stripped-down survival drama. Following the critical success of Prey (2022), which set the alien hunter loose in 18th-century Comanche territory, Trachtenberg returns with a new setting, new characters, and a familiar premise: when Earth’s future technology meets the Predator, the battle is never just for survival — it’s for the soul.
Spooky bumps in the night were the vibe at the first ever NYLON Halloween.
Jonathan Adler was showered with much-deserved love and appreciation at the Museum of Arts and Design’s annual MAD Ball on Oct. 29.
Talk about the eighth world Wonda. Queen of the night Janelle Monáe invited a few lucky ghouls to a secret location in Santa Monica for the ultimate haunt on la playa. I’ve never been one to miss an exorcism, so I made my way post haste.
I walked into Wondaween Festival: Vampire Beach and was immediately surrounded by some of my favorite things: Fake blood, fangs and BACARDÍ.
A surreal mix of music, art and festive frights filled the night as I, dressed as Rick James Willy Wonka, danced to the sounds of funk DJs and free food.
I immediately stopped to try BACARDÍ’s Halloween cocktails, with Blood Moon being my go to. My main man in VIP was pouring heavy and mixing right, so I was ready to howl into the night.
I showed up alone, but quickly ran into a deluge of friends, all of whom were waiting for Janelle to pop out and show ninjas. And that they did.
Posing for flashbulb after flashbulb, their vampiric camp filigree was on full display, and all we could do was fawn.
After taking in the first of many iconic experiences, me and my homegirl hopped on the roller coaster before the line got crazy, and rode around the festival above the quickly growing crowd.
That feeling of freedom was a portent to come, as every drink station and ride line ballooned to unimaginable fullness.
But I wasn’t about to let nobody stop my shine. I played carnival games and won my boyfriend a plush killer whale, danced to the sounds of dynamo DJs and took incessant video for my stories.
BACARDÍ was at my side the whole time. You know that quote about Jesus and the footprints? That was me and BACARDÍ.
Janelle made her way to the booth promptly at 10 PM and blessed us with mix after mix of classic and modern sounds from “Knuck if you Buck” to David Bowie.
Yuxi Liu / Bacardi Rum
I was popping my so and so, but people behind me complained that my tall ass was blocking their view, so I had to make my way out the gaggle and throw it in a circle from the rafters.
I cut up with actors on stilts, carnies and people looking for a good time until it was time for me to make my exit.
Bar none the best Halloween party I’ve ever been to. Grateful for it all and can’t wait to see the legend themselves at their next popping soirée.
Raising Cane’s painted the Big Apple ORANGE this Halloween with the grand unveil of America’s largest pumpkin.
Walking into Port Sa’id, you’re greeted by a warm, lively energy. A refined Mediterranean escape in the heart of downtown, just west of Soho, Port Sa’id’s sprawling venue includes a stage with live musicians playing cool, subdued tunes throughout your meal. But it’s not distracting; it blends well with the effortless vibe of the place: rustic wood, soft lighting, and a buzz of conversation.
Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hit all the high notes at the 27th Annual Angel Ball in New York City.
Following his own path has always been second nature to pH-1. The Korean singer-songwriter recently released his 15-track album WHAT HAVE WE DONE, a genre-blending collection that moves seamlessly from mellow introspection to high-energy anthems.
On Monday, the Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, celebrating 25 years of the DGF Fellows program and honoring Chisa Hutchinson, Michael Korie, and Jolie Schaffzin.
The cast and creatives of It: Welcome to Derry took the time to speak with The Knockturnal during the week of New York Comic Con.