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R-Rated, Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Is Skynet’s Psychosexual Fever Dream
By Robert Scucci
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Imagine that Skynet was waging war against humans, but those humans also wore VR sets that allowed them to have all the sexy time they wanted, diminishing their willingness to carry out their resistance. That’s the most succinct way I can describe 1992’s Prototype X29A, but there’s a lot more going on beneath that setup. It tells a familiar story about the last breath of humanity fighting back against an evil robot uprising, and you can expect many of these beats to play out as you’ve seen them countless times before.
Prototype X29A uses its bleak, dystopian Los Angeles setting as a springboard for its ideas about where humanity is headed in the mid-21st century, and at its core, it’s about the unwavering human spirit in the face of a mechanical uprising. What sets this film apart from its contemporaries is that humanity isn’t exactly what it seems, as there are cybernetically infused humans on the right side of history, but we never get the full story on how they came to be. The result is a tense, low-budget sci-fi thriller about the hubris of man in the face of change, and how technology has the potential to be responsible for both humanity’s undoing and its salvation.
The Omegas Versus The World
Prototype X29A centers on our unfortunately named protagonist Hawkins Coselow (Robert Tossbert). Confined to a wheelchair, Hawkins is a shell of his former self after losing his ability to walk during the war. He spends most of his time tinkering with his computer and complaining to his ex-lover and kind-of roommate, Chandra Kerkorian (Lane Lenhart). While their relationship has been on the rocks for some time, they still have sexual fantasies about each other, because it allows them to imagine a world where Hawkins’ legs still work.
Everything changes when Hawkins is approached by Dr. Alexis Zalazny (Brenda Swanson), who informs him that she’s working on new technology that will allow him to regain the use of his legs. The catch is that if he agrees to undergo the experimental procedure she’s proposing, there’s no turning back. Wanting to walk again more than anything, he agrees, which turns out to be a fatal mistake, because the prototype suit he becomes attached to turns him into a ruthless killing machine with one primary objective: wipe out the Omegas.
Unbeknownst to Hawkins, the Omegas are a breed of cybernetically infused humans who have fought tirelessly to resist technology like Zalazny’s, and they’re on the verge of extinction. Only one Omega remains, and they have the power to keep the resistance intact. The problem is that Chandra’s involvement with the resistance is far more complicated than she ever could have imagined.
With our two lovers at odds, and the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, it’s only a matter of time before society as they know it comes crashing down and a new world order is established.
Retro-Futuristic Vibes You Can Get Behind
Though filmed for approximately $1 million and released direct-to-video, Prototype X29A is quite the accomplishment for writer-director Phillip J. Roth. It leans hard into its cyberpunk aesthetic, and for 1992, its CGI is surprisingly ambitious when you consider what else was coming out around the same time. Compared to 1993’s Arcade, for example, you’d think the movies were made decades apart, with Prototype X29A clearly having the upper hand thanks to its VFX.
What really sells it for me, though, is the actual Prototype suit that Hawkins walks around in. It looks futuristic enough to sell the premise, but not so egregious that it pulls you out of the movie. It looks like a guy in a suit because it is a guy in a suit. The computer readouts from his point of view reveal just enough information to move things along without sounding like total junk science. And, most importantly, the sexual tension between him and Chandra, who is unwillingly and unwittingly on her way to becoming the savior of the wasteland, is palpable because at the end of the day, they both want the same things. The unfortunate reality they have to deal with is that Hawkins is no longer in control of his destiny.
By today’s standards, Prototype X29A is one of many dystopian, cyberpunk stories about humanity’s extinction in the face of technological innovation used for warfare. For a 1992 film with a minimal budget, it’s stylish, fun, and dangerous enough to stand out on its own. It’s a perfect late-night watch if you want something in the same wheelhouse as the original Terminator, but prefer a story that takes place after the collapse instead of before it.
As of this writing, you can stream Prototype X29A for free on Tubi.
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Brooke Shields and I may not have a whole lot in common. She’s a legendary actress, fashion mogul and icon, and I’m just your friendly neighborhood shopping editor who’s based in Queens, NY. But one thing we can both agree on? Our affinity for Rothy’s shoes.
In a recent ‘What’s in My Bag’ video, Shields dished on all the items she has in her Hermès Birkin bag — and the first thing she pulled out is her Rothy’s flats. “I’ve been in high heels, so I’m going to take my high heels off and put my little Rothy’s on,” she told Shop Today. “I always have a pair of flats in my bag. Always because I can’t wait to take my shoes off.” And honestly, same.
While wearing heels in New York City feels like an absolute nightmare, you can say I skip the pumps and go straight for my Rothy’s, which gives me all-day comfort. No blisters, rubbing or squeezing. The popular shoes are simply elevated, cushiony and quite honestly, some of my go-tos for spring. It’s a good thing there are tons of spring-ready Rothy’s shoes right on Amazon, including Shields’ exact pair!
Spring-Ready Rothy’s Shoes on Amazon
1. Celeb-Approved: The Rothy’s Point II flats are chic, expensive-looking and so versatile. It’s no wonder these are the shoes Shields reached for before heading out the door. Designed with a semi-pointed front and V-shaped topline, the shoes look positively luxe. But don’t be afraid of the pointed toe; the style won’t squeeze or feel too narrow like other options on the market.
2. Designer-Looking: Just one look at these slingback shoes and I’m already envisioning walking to Tiffany’s with a croissant in hand. Yes, it’s all very Breakfast at Tiffany’s vibes mainly due to the color-block design, enlisting a black tip and a cream base. Plus, the back strap helps to keep them securely on. Editor tip: I’m a half size, so I went down a size to avoid the strap from falling down.
3. Everyday Essential: I recently got the Daily Driver slip-ons and wore them the moment the temperature hit 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The wide toe box and arch-supporting insole make the shoes surprisingly comfortable. They provide just enough give and feel very spring-like in comparison to my leather Vagabond loafers. I also love the fun checkered print here!
Everyone wants to feel cool and comfortable while running errands, dining alfresco and doing anything outdoors. But in the spring? There’s a whole other layer of complication. The tricky weather can be cool and rainy one minute, and then sunny and sweat-inducingly warm the next. If you ask Us, it’s why adding linen clothing to […]
4. Laid-Back Luxe: Do these clog shoes look familiar? If so, it’s probably because you’ve seen celebs like Jennifer Lawrence rocking them while out and about in NYC. The clogs have an easy slip-on design, a plush insole and a soft knit exterior that gives cool-girl vibes when paired with crew socks.
5. Editor-Favorite: Just ask anyone, and they’ll tell you that I wear these Mary Jane flats every chance I get. I love the dainty strap, flexible construction and machine washable design. Yes, you can throw these (and the other shoes on the list) in the washing machine, which I’m thankful for, seeing as I wear these a little too much. Whoops!
6. Closet Hero: If you want a classic style, you can’t go wrong with The Daily Flat. It has a rounded toe, V-shaped topline and a cushiony insole, making this pick ideal for long walks, sightseeing and the like. Go with the red for a burst of color.
7. Anything But Basic: These loafer mules are new to me, and I’m kind of astonished by how expensive they look. I’m telling you, they look designer. It’s all thanks to that gold signet bit on the top of the shoe that makes it feel worthy of your work wardrobe, church attire and dinner date closet.
There are a few other popular styles that aren’t part of Rothy’s New Spring Arrivals line, including these slip-on sneakers, these fun lace-up shoes and these rounded loafers.
Oh, and if you wanted to match your footwear with your accessories, you have to check out Rothy’s bags, like this casual crossbody that can also be worn as a shoulder bag or this roomy tote that can hold everything for work days, picnics and brunches. Psst, they’ll pair so well with your Shields-approved flats!
New England Patriots’ head coach Mike Vrabel and sports journalist Dianna Russini have broken their silence after they were spotted holding hands and hugging while seemingly on vacation.
The pictures, which were published by Page Six on Tuesday, April 7, showed Vrabel, 50, and Russini, 43, spending time together at a plush resort in Arizona. According to the outlet, the pictures, in which the pair clutched hands and wrapped their arms around one another on a rooftop, were taken “two weekends ago” at a boutique hotel in Sedona.
Additional photos published by the outlet showed the duo relaxing by a pool next to one another, enjoying time in an outdoor spa together and individually walking around the same outdoor space.
“These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable,” Vrabel, who shares two children with wife Jen, told the Post, per reporting by NBC Sports, on Tuesday. “This doesn’t deserve any further response.”
The New England Patriots are headed back to the Super Bowl and no one is more excited than Ann Michael Maye, wife of starting quarterback Drake Maye. “WE ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!❤️💙❤️💙” she wrote via Instagram on Monday, January 26, alongside photos of the two of them celebrating on the field. “Words can’t […]
Russini, who shares two children with husband Kevin Goldschmidt, also reacted to the snaps making headlines, telling the outlet, “The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues.”
Russini currently covers the NFL for The Athletic. The outlet’s executive editor, Steven Ginsberg, gave his own statement about the journalist on Tuesday. “These were public interactions in front of many people,” he said, adding, “Dianna is a premier journalist covering the NFL and we’re proud to have her at The Athletic.”
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Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Vrabel and Russini for comment.
Vrabel, a former NFL player who won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, spoke to The Athletic in January 2025 about celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with wife Jen in Italy several months prior.
The pair were college sweethearts after forming a connection as students at Ohio State University. Jen said in an interview with ESPN in 2019 that as her husband’s coaching career developed after playing football, the pair ensured their family remained a top priority.
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“Fridays are always our nights because we have a teenage son that doesn’t want to hang out with Mom and Dad, so he goes to high school football games,” Jen told the outlet at the time. “It’s fun. He’s usually home earlier, and we grab dinner. When he coached in college, he really didn’t have a night like that, so we cherish that night. It was the same when he played. Fridays were always the best. It became like a date night or family night.”
As for Russini, who built her career as a broadcaster for ESPN, the reporter reflected on her marriage to Goldschmidt via Instagram in September 2022.
“2 years today was the best day of my life—when I married Kev in front of our family and dozens of friends over Zoom,” Russini wrote, recalling her wedding ceremony amidst the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s you and only you, for me, forever.”
Given Russini and Vrabel’s longtime involvement in the NFL, their paths have crossed over the years. In 2024, Russini said on the “Pardon My Take” podcast that Vrabel had phoned her to complain about a report she was involved in.
“He called me the day after an aggregator took something I said that basically said Mike Vrabel is too fat to work,” Russini said at the time. “What I shared … was that I had dinner with a GM at the Senior Bowl and we had conversations about how bizarre this last coaching cycle was and how crazy it was that [former Patriots coach Bill] Belichick and Vrabel didn’t have gigs.”
She added that the podcast delved into Vrabel’s large physical stature, which sparked a phone call. “When the aggregators took that and changed all this, you know, the way I said it … he didn’t call me after the piece we did on why he got fired. But the piece … calling him a little fat, he wasn’t too happy.”
The Handmaid’s Tale spinoff The Testaments immediately found a way to bring Elisabeth Moss‘ June back into the story.
During the Wednesday, April 8, series premiere, it was revealed that new Pearl Girl Daisy (Lucy Halliday) is actually involved in Mayday. A day in her life before she arrives in Gilead is shown at the end of the episode, where she skateboards into her parents’ store as June is seen watching her in the background.
June reappears again in the show’s third episode, as viewers learn more about Daisy and what leads to her joining Mayday. Before Moss’ surprise cameo, stars Rowan Blanchard and Mattea Conforti spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about the actress’ involvement.
“We haven’t met her [yet] but we are really hoping to meet her soon,” 24-year-old Blanchard, who plays Shunammite, said. “She’s our producer and she was really involved in the show and what it would look like.”
Conforti, 19, who brings Becka to life, pointed out that June hasn’t met their characters — yet. Their costar Chase Infiniti also hinted that she didn’t cross paths with Moss, 43, while on set despite playing her onscreen daughter.
“I actually didn’t get to meet Elisabeth Moss really until the end [of filming],” Infiniti, 25, told People in March.
Infiniti, who plays Hannah a.k.a Agnes on the Hulu series, recalled the advice Moss gave her once they did meet, recalling how Moss “wrapped me into a big hug and was kind of like, ‘You got this. You got this. OK? You got it.’”
Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, The Handmaid’s Tale, which aired from 2017 to 2025, took place in a dystopian future where low fertility rates led women to be assigned to men for bearing children.
The Testaments, which is set several years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale, is narrated by Ann Dowd‘s Aunt Lydia. As viewers are thrust back into the dystopian future, they follow characters such as Agnes from Gilead and Daisy from Canada as they secretly gather and smuggle incriminating information about Gilead’s regime out of the country. Agnes and Daisy pose as “Pearl Girls” to infiltrate Canada, while Aunt Lydia acts as a covert source within Gilead.
In addition to Infiniti, Dowd and Halliday, The Testaments stars Eva Foote, Kira Guloien, Amy Seimetz and Brad Alexander. Birva Pandya, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Mabel Li and Isolde Ardies make up the rest of the cast.
The Testaments airs Wednesdays on Hulu.
Amy Duggar, the cousin of Josh Duggar and Joseph Duggar, has labelled their arrests a “pattern” that has been “allowed.”
In an Instagram video shared on Tuesday, April 7, Amy, 39, reflected on the child molestation charges filed against Joseph, 31, last month and the 2021 sex offender conviction that currently has Josh, 38, incarcerated.
“When one family member goes to prison for crimes against children and then another brother goes to jail allegedly for crimes against children, that is not a coincidence,” Amy told fans in the post. (Joseph was arrested in Arkansas on March 19 and extradited to Florida on March 31 before he was released on $600,000 bail.)
Amy continued, “That’s not random, that’s not bad luck, that’s not anything like that. That’s called a pattern. And patterns don’t come from nowhere. Patterns come from what’s been protected, what’s been ignored, and what’s been allowed to continue. At some point, you have to stop asking yourself, ‘How did this happen again?’ and realize that there is an environment that let this happen in the first place.”
Josh, the eldest of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s children, is serving a 151-month federal prison sentence following his April 2021 arrest on grounds of receiving and possessing child pornography. Josh maintained his innocence but was found guilty in December that year. He is scheduled to be released in December 2032.
Joseph, the seventh oldest child belonging to Jim Bob, 60 and Michelle, 59, was last month charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving molestation of a victim less than 12 years old. He was also charged with lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older. The charges were presented after a 14-year-old came forward to police accusing Joseph of molesting her when she was 9-years-old during a 2020 vacation to Panama City Beach, Florida.
Additionally, Joseph and his wife, Kendra Duggar, were both charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, second-degree, and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment. These secondary charges are unrelated to Joseph’s molestation allegations, and Kendra, 27, was released on bond the same day she was arrested.
Amy, who is the daughter of Jim Bob’s older sister Deanna Jordan, continued to address the family’s troubles in her Instagram post. “So two brothers now with mug shots, and victims that are young, allegedly, that is not a pattern, that is exposure to something deeper and something darker,” she stated. “You can’t protect your reputation and protect children at the same time in this kind of closed system.”
Amy continued, “I’m sure we all have questions. For example, how many were there that were not reported of the same kind of situation? How many more children were not protected when they should have been? How many more enablers [exist] and who knew all this information? I guarantee you someone knew in this family and didn’t say a thing. The scariest part for me is not the information we do know — it’s … all the information that we don’t right now because I guarantee you, there’s more to this story.”
A vocal critic of Joseph since news of the arrest broke, Amy told Us Weekly in a statement following his arrest that she was “sickened, heartbroken and deeply angry” about the allegations against him.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
Late last year, it was confirmed that the nearly-90-year-old Hollywood icon Ridley Scott’s next big project had been delayed, moving from its original March 27, 2026, release date to August 28, 2026. Following a short 34-day shoot in the United Kingdom, the film began to pick up a small buzz, with this move to a more Academy-friendly release slot suggesting an intention to set the wheels in motion on an awards campaign for The Dog Stars. The post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama features a stacked cast, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, and Guy Pearce.
At a time when fans were supposed to be basking in the glory of Scott’s latest sci-fi effort, they instead face another three-month wait for its release. It seems that they are turning to one of his more forgotten projects, a film that was sadly a biblical-sized failure, to pass the time. The movie in question is Exodus: Gods and Kings, a 2014 epic that boasted an ambitious $140 million budget and a cast packed with talent. Led by Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses, the ensemble also included Ben Kingsley as Nun, John Turturro as Seti, Aaron Paul as Joshua, Ben Mendelsohn as Viceroy Hegep, long-time Scott collaborator Sigourney Weaver as Tuya, and Indira Varma as the High Priestess.
Sadly, thanks in part to the film’s inflated budget, Exodus: Gods and Kings failed to return success during its theatrical run. In total, the movie made just $268 million in global revenue, split between $65 million in domestic revenue and $203 million from overseas markets, a haul that was $12 million short of the breakeven point. However, 12 years later, the film is proving it has staying power, as it ranks as one of the ten most-watched movies on Tubi in the U.S., at the time of writing.
Critics Weren’t Fond of ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’
Despite featuring an impressive cast, bold visual ambition, and the veteran instincts of director Scott, Exodus: Gods and Kings failed to impress critics. This is best seen on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, where the film earned just 29%, with the consensus on the site reading, “While sporadically stirring, and suitably epic in its ambitions, Exodus: Gods and Kings can’t quite live up to its classic source material.” A synopsis for the movie reads:
“The defiant leader Moses rises up against Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, setting six hundred thousand slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.”
Exodus: Gods and Kings is streaming for free on Tubi. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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December 12, 2014
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High Potential hinted at a cast exit after an apparent onscreen death — but it is now confirmed that a main character won’t be coming back.
The Tuesday, April 7, finale showed Wagner (Steve Howey) getting shot and Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) trying to save his life. His fate remained unclear but off screen the actor has been cast in upcoming seasons of Off Campus and Ransom Canyon, which hinted at a departure.
Deadline confirmed that the Season 2 finale marked the last episode as a series regular for Howey. After joining earlier this season, Howey wasn’t expected to return due to him signing a one-year deal. Wagner’s story has not been fully determined yet though and there is a chance Howey could come back as a guest star at the beginning of season 3 to wrap up his arc.
Howey previously teased his arc on the show while speaking exclusively to Us Weekly in September 2025, saying, “Nick comes in and does ruffle some feathers. But his motives and his intentions are not to do that. He wants to help and we start seeing that in different episodes.”
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He continued: “That was my fear and my concern. When you have such a lightning in the bottle strong dynamic of these characters, throwing in another character can potentially thrown that off. I’m still working on not doing that. This is going to evolve into something really cool. We don’t know about the chemistry with Nick and Morgan. Obviously there is [something]. But as he’s incrementally gaining more trust with the department, hopefully it gets better and better.”
Howey, for his part, was thrilled at the chance to join one of his favorite shows.
“The first season was amazing. It is not your usual procedure. I love the insert shots and I love their style. But I have friends in real life that are police officers and are part of the sheriff’s department. So I talked to them and they definitely made fun of me because that’s what they do,” he told Us. “I’m taking my own leeway a little bit about who this guy is and that comes from the writers about who his family is and how they were in law enforcement and now in politics. So he has something to prove to the department and to himself. So it’s fun to work on it and see what comes out of it.”
When asked about the best part of getting to play Nick Wagner, Howey joked, “The badge. I was like, ‘Does he get a badge?’ So I’m walking around like a little boy that has a new fireman’s hat on. I have the badge on my hip and I am flipping up my jacket. I’m in the mirror showing off for myself.”
It is never easy to unexpectedly say goodbye to your favorite characters — and 2026 has featured an influx of shocking departures on our TV screens from Grey’s Anatomy to Virgin River. Virgin River fans were surprised when showrunner Patrick Sean Smith confirmed multiple characters were written off the show after season 7. Marco Grazzini addressed […]
Wagner’s fate will be decided by a new showrunner, who has yet to be announced. Before season 2 came to an end, news broke in March that showrunner Todd Harthan exited the show to focus on the upcoming live-action adaptation of Christopher Paolini’s YA book series The Inheritance Cycle. The adaptation — titled Eragon — is cocreated with Paolini and Harthan will serve as coshowrunner alongside Todd Helbing.
High Potential, which premiered in September 2024, was created by Drew Goddard. The pilot was written by Goddard, who was expected to executive produce alongside Sarah Esberg, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, Jean Nainchrik and Alethea Jones.
Thomas, meanwhile, was expected to serve as the showrunner before exiting in June 2024 — months before the series premiere. Harthan was ultimately announced as the new showrunner, who also served as an executive producer.
High Potential is now streaming on Hulu.
Sydney Sweeney celebrated the season 3 arrival of Euphoria by cozying up to her boyfriend, Scooter Braun.
In two X videos, shared by The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair on Tuesday, April 7, Sweeney, 28, was seen kissing and holding hands with the music executive, 44, at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre earlier that day.
In one clip, the Euphoria actress held her hand out to the music executive, 44, before he momentarily grabbed it while exiting a vehicle the pair had arrived in. They then parted ways as Sweeney, who plays Cassie Howard on the HBO series, headed towards the red carpet and Braun greeted event organizers.
In the second clip, the couple were captured seated together before Sweeney grabbed Braun’s face to plant a kiss on his lips.
Scooter Braun has introduced Sydney Sweeney to a new world as their romance continues to heat up. “They are dating and it has become more serious. Still not putting a label on it, but Sydney has been having a lot of fun with Scooter,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “It has been low-pressure for […]
Dressed to impress, Sweeney posed solo for photos on the event’s red carpet, rocking a figure-hugging white gown with a cape attached to the back. Although Braun opted out of the red carpet altogether, Sweeney dazzled on her own, smiling for the cameras alongside Euphoria creator, Sam Levinson, and costars Maude Apatow, Jack Topalian, Alexa Demie and Hunter Schafer.
Sweeney and Braun’s most recent public outing comes two months after Us Weekly exclusively reported that their romance was “going strong” since connecting at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Italian wedding in June 2025. “It’s a very casual, laid-back relationship,” an insider told Us in February. “Sydney is not looking to settle down right now. She has been hesitant to get into another serious relationship but is enjoying her time with him.”
Sydney Sweeney Chris Delmas / AFP
The source added that Sweeney was heavily supported by Braun as she launched her lingerie brand, SYRN, at the end of January. “Scooter loves that she has a business mindset and is very driven,” the insider told Us.
Sweeney and Braun were first linked after they were spotted walking around Italy just prior to Bezos, 62, and Sánchez, 56, exchanging vows. In the months that followed, the duo were spotted together on dates in Los Angeles and New York City before a source told Us in October 2025 that their dates had “become more serious.”
The insider said at the time, “[They’re] still not putting a label on it, but Sydney has been having a lot of fun with Scooter. It has been low-pressure for both of them and has been a different relationship for Sydney. Scooter has introduced her to new perspectives, especially when it comes to business.”
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Prior to her romance with Braun, Sweeney split from ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino in January 2025.
For Braun’s part, he was married to health activist Yael Cohen since 2014. The former couple, who share three children, finalized their divorce in September 2022.
Although recent years have offered far from the best of the genre, the gangster film was once one of the most reliable genres in Hollywood. In fact, some of the very best films are gangster movies, from Sergio Leone’s long and winding masterpiece Once Upon a Time in America and Quentin Tarantino’s breakout hit Reservoir Dogs to Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund‘s genius Brazilian flick City of God and, of course, one of the most widely celebrated films of all time, The Godfather.
However, if there is one other movie that could possibly rival The Godfather for the title of the genre’s best, it is Martin Scorsese’s magnum opus, Goodfellas. Hailed as one of the finest pieces of filmmaking ever, and dubbed an “epic cinematic masterpiece” by the one and only Steven Spielberg, Goodfellas is held in almost singularly high regard by most cinephiles. Boasting a 93% critics’ score and 97% from audiences on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the consensus on the site reads, “Hard-hitting and stylish, GoodFellas is a gangster classic — and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese’s career.”
At the 63rd Academy Awards in 1991, the film was nominated in six categories but walked away victorious only in Best Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci), with the Academy choosing to honor Kevin Costner‘s first Western triumph, Dances with Wolves, with the Best Picture prize instead of Goodfellas. 36 years after the film debuted in theaters and changed the gangster genre forever, Goodfellas is once again a hit with audiences. At the time of writing, Scorsese’s masterpiece is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Tubi in the U.S.
What Is ‘Goodfellas’ About?
As the twelfth directorial effort in Scorsese’s career, many believe this was the icon at the peak of his powers. The film featured several memorable performances in one of the best ensembles ever assembled, including Ray Liotta starring as Henry Hill; Lorraine Bracco as Hill’s wife, Karen Hill; Robert De Niro as Jimmy Conway; Joe Pesci as Tommy DeVito; and Paul Sorvino as Paulie Cicero. A synopsis for the movie reads:
“Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian growing up in the 1950s New York City, rises through the ranks of his neighborhood’s organized crime branch; he ends up in the FBI’s witness protection program after testifying against his former partners.”
Goodfellas is streaming for free on Tubi. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.
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September 19, 1990
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Tori Spelling is opening up after a terrifying car accident that sent her, four of her children, and three of their friends to the hospital.
The crash, which happened recently, left the group shaken and dealing with multiple injuries.
Days later, the actress shared new details about the incident, including the split-second decision she made to protect the kids and the overwhelming gratitude she feels after what could have been a far more devastating outcome.
Tori Spelling Recalls Split-Second Decision During Crash
Tori Spelling gave a detailed account of the crash in a video posted on Instagram days after the incident.
The accident happened on April 2 in Temecula, California, about 80 miles outside Los Angeles, with eight people in the vehicle.
According to Spelling, the crash was caused by another driver who was “speeding, going crazy, crazy fast” and ran a red light before hitting their car.
She described how quickly the situation escalated and how she reacted instinctively.
“In a split second, I looked to my right and I saw he was coming full on, full impact into the side of our car,” the actress said.
Trying to protect the children, Spelling explained, “I turned hard left, as hard as I could, as fast as I could, to avoid as much impact on the children as possible.”
Spelling Expresses Gratitude After Scary Accident
Despite the terrifying experience, Tori Spelling emphasized how grateful she felt that the situation wasn’t worse. Reflecting on the crash, she shared just how serious it could have been.
“We are so grateful and so lucky, because it could have been so much worse,” the “Scary Movie” star said, adding that she felt protected in that moment.
She continued, “I’m just really grateful that in a split second, guardian angels were definitely with us that day.”
Spelling also thanked the Inland Valley and Wildomar first responders who assisted at the scene, noting that they provided “great care” to everyone involved.
Beyond that, she acknowledged the outpouring of support from others, saying, “I’m grateful to everyone who has reached out and repeatedly checked on us and offered to do whatever we needed to get us through this and all the blessings everyone has sent.”
Fans Offer Support To Tori Spelling Amid Her Frightening Ordeal
Shortly after Spelling shared the video, thousands of fans trooped to the comments section to express relief and happiness over the safety of the star and the seven kids.
“So glad you are all okay. I know how terrifying it must have been for all of you. I hope you all are healing,” one fan commented.
A second person shared, “Sending you and your kids and their friends so much love and light and healing energy!! Thank God you guys are ok.”
A third fan also commented, “So glad you all are physically ok. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids as you navigate through. It sounds like it was a terrifying experience.”
A fourth user added, “I am grateful that you made it through on. You used your driver instincts to make that hard left turn. Sending prayers and hugs.”
Spelling And Children Hospitalized Following Crash
As The Blast reported, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene around 5:45 p.m. and found two vehicles with collision damage.
According to their account, Tori Spelling was driving four of her children and three of their friends when a driver hit them after allegedly speeding and running through a red light.
Following the incident, all eight occupants were transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances.
At the hospital, Spelling and the children were treated for injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions.
No arrests were made, and everyone involved was evaluated at the scene before being taken for further care.
Tori Spelling And Family Still ‘Shook Up’ But Recovering After Incident
In the days following the accident, sources provided insight into how Spelling and the children had been coping.
Speaking to PEOPLE, one source described the crash as “scary” and said it “happened very quickly.”
The source shared that “Everyone’s still pretty shook up and have minor injuries,” reflecting the emotional impact of the experience. Despite that, there was also a sense of relief about how things turned out.
“Tori feels they were all very lucky that it wasn’t worse, though,” the source added, noting that the outcome could have been far more serious.
In a positive moment after the ordeal, the family was able to come together shortly afterward.
According to the same source, they felt fortunate that “they were all able to spend Easter together,” marking a moment of relief after an otherwise frightening experience.
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