Charlize Theron is drawing a firm line when it comes to her future relationships.

During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the Oscar-winning actress revealed she has no intention of ever living with a partner again, despite still being open to love.

The “Mad Max” star explained that her priorities have shifted. She said her children, Jackson, 14, and August, 11, are taking center stage. She also revealed that they have started asking more questions about her dating life. While Theron isn’t closing the door on romance, she made it clear any future partner will need to live nearby, but not under the same roof.

While appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Theron opened up about a boundary she has set for future relationships, revealing she has no plans to ever live with a partner again. According to the actress, she’s serious about the decision, even if some people close to her still think she’s joking.

That doesn’t mean she’s against closeness. The “Bombshell” star stressed that connection still matters, but on her own terms.

“I would love for you to be close, like buy the house down the street, but I don’t know if I can,” she said, per PEOPLE Magazine.

Theron Says Her Kids Come First

Theron made it clear her children are at the heart of her decision. Explaining her stance, the actress suggested it may be tied to the fact that she still shares her home with her two daughters, Jackson and August.

“Maybe it’s because I still have my daughters in the house, and maybe that will change when I’m an empty nester, but I’m looking for something very specific,” she said.

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Her remarks struck a chord with Barrymore, who acknowledged that the choice did appear rooted in putting her children first. Theron doubled down, admitting it’s “impossible” not to, while emphasizing that her kids will always come before anything else in her life.

Charlize Theron’s Kids Cheer On Her Dating Life

Now teenagers, Theron’s children have started taking a keen interest in their mom’s romantic life, often asking questions and encouraging her to put herself out there.

That shift caught Theron off guard. She admitted she once worried her daughters might feel threatened by her dating, but the opposite has proven true.

“My kids are at an age now where they actually enjoy that I’m dating because they want to be involved,” she shared during her chat with Barrymore.

She added with a laugh, “It’s really funny how I was scared they’d be threatened by it, and now they’re like, ‘Mom, is he texting you? Like, go on the date, mom.’”

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The Actress Always Planned To Adopt Children

Theron has long been clear about what she wanted her family to look like. The actress adopted her daughters, Jackson in 2012 and August in 2015, and revealed that adoption was always part of her plan, even while navigating relationships.

“Even when I was in relationships, I was always honest with my partners that adoption was how my family would look one day,” she said in a previous interview.

Theron also noted that she never seriously considered having children any other way, stressing that adoption was always her foremost choice.

“This was definitely not a second option for me. It was always my first,” she added.

Charlize Theron Opens Up About Parenting Struggles

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Theron isn’t sugarcoating the realities of motherhood. Speaking on an April 2026 episode of the “New Heights” podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce, the actress admitted that raising her daughters can be intense at times.

She joked that her kids can “just turn into hormonal nightmares,” especially when tensions run high between them.

“When they fight, I actually got worried,” Theron said. “I was like, am I not doing the right thing? Like, they’re gonna kill each other because they’re both very, very strong.”

Still, she made it clear that their fiery personalities come with a positive side.

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“They’re not wallflowers. They’re stubborn, and they’re just firecrackers,” she added, before noting, “When they love, they love very hard.”

Kelly Ripa isn’t just casually name-dropping her skincare — she’s fully sold on it. The one product that she claims has “changed her entire routine?” The L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Age-Defying Face Serum. The 53-year-old TV host and L’Oréal Paris partner recently shared on Instagram that the serum has been the “skin savior of [her] life” as she navigates different climates, giving followers a glimpse into the product she consistently reaches for. For someone known for her consistently fresh, smooth complexion, that kind of rave review hits.

The serum’s standout ingredient is hyaluronic acid, a hydration heavyweight that pulls moisture into the skin to create that instantly plumped, more supple look. Using different forms of hyaluronic acid, it delivers both surface-level smoothing and deeper hydration support. Translation: skin looks dewier right away, but with continued use, it can also help soften the appearance of fine lines and dryness-related texture. The texture itself is lightweight, slightly gel-like and sinks in quickly, so it won’t interfere with the rest of your routine or pill under makeup.

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Beyond hydration, the formula is designed to support a smoother, more refreshed overall look. Ingredients like glycerin help reinforce moisture retention while the fragrance-free base makes it easy to use even if your skin leans sensitive. This anti-aging skin savior quietly does a lot — it’s plumping, smoothing and gives skin that subtle bounce that makes everything else (foundation, concealer, even bare skin) look better.

Related: Kelly Ripa’s $19 Serum Makes Fine Lines ‘Disappear,’ Per Shoppers

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There’s a reason some celebrities always look extra radiant on the red carpet — it’s not just makeup, it’s what they use underneath it. And when someone with consistently glowing, camera-ready skin shares a go-to, it’s worth paying attention. That’s exactly the case with Kelly Ripa, who relies on a $19 drugstore serum to keep […]

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At 88, Jane Fonda isn’t just aging well — she’s redefining what great mature skin can look like. Her complexion is consistently smooth, luminous and full of that unmistakable vitality, with a firmness and radiance that doesn’t rely on heavy makeup or over-the-top treatments. Naturally, when someone’s skin looks that healthy and refined at her […]

Meghan McCain predicted a huge upset victory for The Hills star Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race.

“I’m telling you this guy is going to win,” McCain, 41, wrote via X on Wednesday, April 29.

The former View panelist responded enthusiastically to a new campaign ad from Pratt, 42, where he visited Mayor Karen Bass and rival candidate Councilwoman Nithya Raman’s L.A.-area homes.

“This is where Mayor Bass lives. Notice something? Or, here where Nithya Raman’s $3 million mansion sits,” he declares. “They don’t have to live in the mess they’ve created.”

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The ad then cut to Pratt standing in front of a trailer where he and wife Heidi Montag lived after they lost their homes in the 2025 California wildfires. (Pratt and Montag share two children: Gunner Stone Pratt, 8, and Ryker Rock Pratt, 3.)

“This is where I live,” he said in a scene outside the trailer. “They let my home burn down. I know what the consequences of failed leadership are. That’s why I’m running for mayor, for my sons and the rest of us Angelenos who want to stop these corrupt politicians from destroying our city. We are going to get the golden age of Los Angeles back.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Mayor Bass and Councilwoman Raman’s campaigns for comment.

In January, Pratt announced his bid for Los Angeles mayor on the anniversary of the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and burned more than 6,800 homes near Pacific Palisades, California.

“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling, it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt said at the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”

Pratt has risen in recent polls to become a legitimate contender in the race and received endorsements from Joe Rogan, The Hills costar Kristin Cavallari and podcaster Nick Viall, among others.

“This is more The Hills, but coming off of Laguna [Beach], I had a lot of people say, ‘Talk about Spencer running for mayor.’ So you know what? Let’s talk about it,” Cavallari, 39, teased during the April 21 episode of her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast. “I think Spencer running for mayor is f***ing genius. Because I think everyone in politics — I don’t care what side you’re on — everyone is corrupt.”

Spencer’s sister and former The Hills costar, Stephanie Pratt, was not supportive of the campaign, urging Los Angeles voters not to elect “another unqualified and inexperienced mayor.”

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“A vote for him is a vote for stupidity,” Stephanie, 40, tweeted on February 14. “He’s just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir don’t be fooled. In an ideal world the palisades would have their own mayor and police department. I would love [for] him to be mayor of [the] Palisades but not LA with 4 million people. I’d be impressed if a republican could turn LA democrats thb.”

She went on, “At least hire someone with work experience who wasn’t in a cult. I’m WORRIED about LA. I have no problem with Spencer playing government but our city needs help.”

Community actress Yvette Nicole Brown was another dissenting voice, complaining via Threads on Thursday, April 24, that Pratt’s fundraising success proved that “this nation is unserious and has learned nothing,” seemingly likening the Hills star’s campaign to reality star-turned-politician President Donald Trump.

Kyle Richards separated from Mauricio Umansky in July 2023 after 27 years of marriage. Quite some time later, neither has seemingly moved toward filing for divorce. Now, in a new “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15 reunion clip, the 57-year-old is giving an update.

Plus, the “RHOBH” star is discussing their shared business and what would happen if they were to get divorced.

Part two of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15 reunion airs on April 30. Now, ahead of the sure-to-be drama-filled episode, Bravo has released a preview. In it, Richards is being questioned about her separation. However, before she spoke in the clip, Dorit Kemsley asked if Richards believed she was waiting for her estranged husband to “come back.”

She thought for a bit before saying, “No, I think it’s just not knowing what you want, and you know, I like the way it is that we can have dinner and he goes to his room and I go to my room and wake up and we have coffee in the morning.”

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After that, host Andy Cohen clarified that Richards meant when she and Umansky take their family on vacation in Colorado, not that he spends the night at the home. He then asked if she felt that divorcing him would mean they wouldn’t take the family vacations.

Richards responded, “It would change, and it would be scary if it [would change for me].”

Kyle Richards Also Answered Questions About Finances

As the preview continued, Cohen read a question from a viewer, asking if she would want half of The Agency if they happened to file and then go through with a divorce. She responded, “Well, it’s mine. Half of it’s mine.”

From there, Richards’ sister, Kathy Hilton, asked, “Does he realize that?” This led Richards to defend herself and their real estate agency, saying, “We built our lives together. He literally had two nickels when I married him.”

Following the proclamation, some of the “RHOBH” cast seemed to think Umansky may challenge Richards’ take, noting, “Money changes things. Especially men.”

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She went on, “It doesn’t change that half is mine, and obviously, there’s no prenup.” Towards the end, she recalled that they lived in a two-bedroom apartment with their kids early on.

‘RHOBH’ Fans Have Their Opinions

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fans are weighing in following Richards’ update on her separation. Notably, some believe the Bravo star hopes to rekindle, whereas others have opposing theories. One person on X wrote, “The same old sh-t from Kyle… just superficial things. Is she gonna be honest one day?”

Someone else surmised, “I think she wishes they could reconcile, but she didn’t expect him to do so well single. I think she regrets her decision.” A different fan stated, “We’re so over this storyline. We’re bored.”

After that, a different X user had criticism for the show, saying, “So Kyle is still giving nothing all while Andy holds her hand and babysits her. Chile! That’s why this franchise is the way it is now!”

Lastly, another watcher replied, “Mo is totally playing her. He’s long gone from this relationship, years ago. He acts all sweet around her and allows her to think she has a chance because his multi-million dollar company is in her name, and she can take it tomorrow if she wants. She’s very, very naive.”

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The Reality Star Previously Gave An Update In 2025

Richards has been asked about her status with Umansky several times since their split. Each time, the comments are amicable. One of the updates came in December 2025 when she spoke to ExtraTV. In speaking about their relationship, she told the outlet, “We are good friends. We obviously live separately and live our own lives.”

Regarding a divorce, she said, “I would assume, but I just take it a day at a time.” Of course, this interview came after the “RHOBH” season 15 trailer, where, when discussing dating, Richards stated that she could go for either Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie.

She explained the remark, stating, “We were at a dating event. Everyone kept coming up to me asking, ‘What’s your type? What’s your type?’ and I was like, ‘Listen, I know where you’re going,’ so I gave them what I knew they wanted to hear… It made everybody laugh, and hopefully now they’ll just move on.”

Richards Says She’s Not Dating

Following her split from Umansky, Richards had a reported relationship with country singer Morgan Wade. However, this seems to have fizzled out despite them remaining on good terms, as evidenced by their interactions on social media.

In March 2026, Richards told PEOPLE that she’s too busy to date. According to her, “All I do is work.” Still, she admitted that “of course” she wants to be in a relationship with someone in the future.

She said, “I hope to get married again one day. I mean, listen, I’m someone who really enjoys being married. So I won’t be single my whole life.”

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Eric Dane reflected on one of his final performances before his death, opening up about filming a chaotic “drunk” wedding scene for “Euphoria” Season 3 while his health was already in decline.

The late actor completed his scenes for the HBO drama ahead of its April release, with creator Sam Levinson later revealing that production was carefully adjusted to accommodate Dane’s worsening condition due to ALS.

His comments have resurfaced at a tense moment for the series, as Season 3 continues to face growing criticism from viewers, some of whom are now openly calling for the show to be canceled.

Dane spoke candidly about one of his final scenes before his death, revealing how he approached the messy wedding scene.

“I had a wedding sequence I had to shoot, the reception. And it’s written that I’m wasted, sloshed, drunk for this entire reception. And I was like, people are going to think I’m brilliant,” the actor said. “Because I already sound like I’m drunk. I don’t need to act.”

That scene finally aired on April 26 in Episode 3, titled “The Ballad of Paladin,” giving fans full context for the moment Dane had teased months earlier. His character appeared visibly intoxicated, delivering a rambling speech during the reception.

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Honors Dane, Angus Cloud

“Euphoria” Season 3 opened with a somber tribute, honoring several cast and crew members who died before the new season premiered.

During the April 12 debut, the show featured a title card with a photo of Eric Dane alongside the message, “In remembrance of Eric Dane,” per Variety. The episode also paid tribute to Angus Cloud and producer Kevin Turen, closing with an “In Memoriam” screen listing their names.

Cloud died in July 2023 at 25 from an accidental drug overdose, while Dane passed away in February at 53 following a battle with ALS.

Levinson Worked Out A Way To Feature Eric Dane

Levinson found a way to ensure Dane still appeared in “Euphoria” Season 3 despite his declining health. While Cloud was unable to film before his death, Dane managed to complete his scenes after privately revealing his diagnosis to the director ahead of production.

“Eric called me before we started shooting and told me that he had been diagnosed with ALS,” Levinson shared in an interview with ExtraTV. “We had a lot of conversations about just life and what that meant. I loved him very deeply, and I said, ‘Eric, whatever shape you show up in, we’re gonna make it work.’”

Levinson said the team ultimately adjusted filming to accommodate the actor, shooting his scenes in a single day.

Levinson Pays Tribute To Eric Dane After Death

“Euphoria” paid tribute to Dane following his death, with both the show’s creator and network honoring his legacy. Levinson shared a heartfelt statement, reflecting on both Dane’s work and their personal bond.

“I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift,” Levinson said. “Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.”

The official HBO and HBO Max “Euphoria” accounts also issued a joint tribute, praising the late actor’s talent and contribution to the series.

“We are deeply saddened by the news of Eric Dane’s passing. He was incredibly talented, and HBO was fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of ‘Euphoria,’” the statement read. “Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”

‘Euphoria’ Backlash Grows Over Controversial Scenes

“Euphoria” Season 3 is already facing heavy backlash, with some viewers calling for the show to be scrapped just a few episodes into its run.

Much of the criticism has centered on controversial plot choices, including a storyline involving Cassie, played by Sydney Sweeney, who turns to OnlyFans to fund her lavish wedding to Nate. One scene in particular sparked outrage, showing the character dressed as a dog while posing provocatively for social media.

Critics have also accused Levinson of “humiliating” Cassie and leaning too heavily into sexualized storytelling.

Still, not everyone agrees. Some fans have defended the series, arguing that its provocative tone has always been part of its identity.

Bravo picked up cameras for Summer House spinoff In the City amid all the drama over Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s scandalous romance.

“In the City, which launches in a couple weeks, you’ll see in the first episode we have a new scene that we shot with a couple of the cast members,” Bravo chairman Frances Berwick confirmed to The Ankler on Wednesday, April 29. “So, we did pick up [cameras] there but we just didn’t feel like that was the right thing to do on Summer House.”

Berwick further explained, “It does come back to the emotional well-being of the cast members, and we didn’t think that was right. We did take a beat before we covered that. And that was obviously in the reunion last week; as everyone now knows, we taped the reunion last week.”

Us Weekly reached out to Bravo for additional comment.

In the City — which premieres Tuesday, May 19 — features Amanda, 34, her estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard and more Summer House favorites living their day-to-day lives in New York City outside of the familiar trappings of the Hamptons.

Fans already expected to see the fallout of Amanda and Kyle’s split on the show, filmed in January, with her newfound romance with West, 31, only increasing interest in In the City. (Season 1 was filmed prior to West and Amanda going public with their relationship.)

Amanda and West stunned fans on March 31 when they confirmed their romance after months of denying there were dating.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” they said in a joint Instagram statement. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

They went on, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling,” they added. “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”

The announcement sent shockwaves through the Bravoverse, with Amanda’s ex Kyle, 43, and West’s ex Ciara Miller weighing in, along with others in the Summer House cast.

Fans will get to see the Summer House cast hash out the messy romance drama at the season 10 reunion, which was filmed on Thursday, April 23. Audio from the taping leaked hours after filming wrapped but Bravo confirmed on Sunday, April 26, that the culprit had been found and dealt with.

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“An investigation into the recent leak of the Summer House reunion audio has concluded that the audio was an unauthorized recording and distributed by an individual involved in the production of the reunion,” the network told Us. “There is no evidence that any member of the cast was involved in the recording of the audio. We take these matters seriously and will continue to take appropriate measures to respond to the unauthorized distribution of our content.”

Related: Why Kyle Cooke Thinks ‘Summer House’ Is in ‘Jeopardy’ Over Amanda and West

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Amanda Batula’s newfound romance with Summer House costar West Wilson has thrown the entire cast for a loop. “It’s just a lot to take in,” Amanda’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, said during a Wednesday, April 1, TikTok interview with Adam Glyn. “It’s not just me, Amanda, West, Ciara [Miller]. It’s, like, our whole friend group. […]

Bravo’s statement concluded, “We are aware that there is additional improperly obtained audio circulating and we caution all parties and platforms to refrain from posting, sharing, or amplifying any unauthorized audio.”

In the City premieres on Bravo Tuesday, May 19, at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes of Summer House air on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

When it comes to quality, the combination of Mike Flanagan‘s writing and direction and the foundation of Stephen King stories really is a safe bet, isn’t it? With Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep being solid movies and the looming promise of adaptations of The Mist and The Dark Tower being in the works, Flanagan has become the go-to filmmaker for bringing King’s work to life. There’s no better (or more recent) example of that being the case than last year’s The Life of Chuck.

While it has the branding of King’s name in the credits, it leans more towards The Shawshank Redemption than The Shining when it comes to cinematic equivalencies, forgoing horror and, instead, presenting human drama and feel-good moments. That is, once you get past the fatc that it’s also one of the most somber apocalyptic movies you’ll ever see. To quote Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer, “It’s paradoxical, and yet, it works.”

What Is Stephen King and Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Life of Chuck’ About?

The film is based off of the novella of the same name from Stephen King’s novel If It Bleeds, and it follows the titular Chuck (Tom Hiddleston), as we witness key moments told in reverse chronological order that showcase the heartbreak — but more importantly, the elation and euphoria — that life can bring.

We also follow a teacher named Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor) as he manages his way through an exceedingly morose world that’s seemingly heading towards what may be the end times. Those two characters sound like they’re in two entirely different movies, but the bittersweet message to be gleaned from them, combined with the ending, will have you feeling optimistic rather than pessimistic.

‘The Life of Chuck’ Explores Apocalyptic Dread Differently

If there’s a subsection of the apocalyptic genre that explores the looming threat of doomsday, rather than the event itself, The Life of Chuck would get a gold star sticker, because it tackles the feeling of dread from a far different angle than movies would usually go. Rather than a place of chaos and anarchy, the movie tackles it in a far more bleak and melancholic way. The story takes place in a small suburban town (probably somewhere in Maine) and is seen through the eyes of Marty and his ex-wife Felicia (Karen Gillan). Both are bearing witness to the ravenous elements that are afflicting the world, such as catastrophes, natural disasters, and the steady loss of everything that people have become accustomed to. Things like the internet have begun to fall into entropy, and it’s happened rapidly within the last 14 months. Everything progressively gets worse and the cause of it seems to be beyond anyone’s control or understanding.

It’s incredibly bleak, with the people in town forgoing any attempt at looting or rioting and instead coming to grips that everything is falling apart, and they’re powerless to stop it. As it’s said by Marty’s neighbor Gus (played by the walking embodiment of warm hugs himself, Matthew Lillard), “We’re going through the five stages of grief. Don’t you get it? I mean, we just landed on the final stage: acceptance.” People stop going to work or school since they all see the futility in it, and that’s where the underlying, and almost monotonous, horror comes from — them knowing they’re all going to die and then having to wait for it to happen. As it’s said in the movie, it’s the waiting that’s the hardest part, and it leads to the chapter’s final moments, which is one of the most haunting things ever put in any Flanagan or King project.

‘The Life of Chuck’ Is the Most Unusual Stephen King Project

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You wouldn’t think that a movie that spends so much time on the fall of civilized society would also make you feel warm inside, but The Life of Chuck is an anomaly. It helps that it’s narrated by Nick Offerman, who adds a degree of warmth and enchantment to the way he describes the world of the film. Not to mention that Flanagan’s flowery dialogue blends seamlessly here to create wholesome set pieces and character moments, like Miss Richard’s (Kate Siegel) deconstruction of Walt Whitman‘s “Song of Myself” or Albie (Mark Hamill) talking about the purity and artistry of math. In the hands of another filmmaker, these could feel so trite and forced, and the same could be said for the dance sequence between Chuck and Janice (Annalise Basso). However, everything feels true to the characters, and gives the movie a sense of positivity and wholesomeness.

That’s the word that really separates The Life of Chuck from other Stephen King stories: Wholesomeness. While a lot of his stories have an air of cynicism about the nature of people, this one isn’t afraid to be unabashed about the goodness they’re capable of too. Unlike other Stephen King works, there’s no malicious force or a character you despise. The threat of the story is the inevitability and unexpected nature of death, but that leads back to the endearing message of the film, which is to embrace that uncertainty and live life to the fullest with what time you have. That’s not what you’d expect from the author who’s known for putting Lovecraftian bugs and clown spider aliens in his stories, but that’s what helps it stand above the rest.