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The Dumb-But-Fun Alien Invasion Flop Starring A Pop Icon, That You Don’t Need Netflix To Watch
Edit a lot of idiotic and stolen together into two hours of film, and you end up with a big, silly summer blockbuster in which legless men can be heroes, and the elderly can be useful.
By Joshua Tyler
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In theory, director Peter Berg’s Battleship is supposed to be based on the popular guessing game of the same name. In reality, there’s almost no connection between Battleship the movie and its Milton Bradley namesake at all, outside of a single thrilling ten-minute sequence involving buoys, missiles, and a big board. The rest of the movie is a puzzle made up of pieces cribbed from some of history’s most infamously ridiculous summer blockbusters.
Sometimes you want big, silly, and stupid on a random Friday night when you’re not going out.
Battleship is an alien invasion movie, I guess, but it’s also one of many Hollywood movies that only really uses aliens because killing them won’t offend anyone. Like any alien species imagined under such creatively corrupted circumstances, these extraterrestrials aren’t very good at their job.
They land in the middle of a naval exercise, which might not be tactically ridiculous if their ships had some sort of technological superiority that would enable them to crush their human opponents without a thought, but they don’t. Their ships can’t even fly.
Edit a lot of idiotic and stolen together into two hours of film, and you end up with a big, silly summer blockbuster in which legless men can be heroes, and the elderly can be useful.
Instead, they sort of flop about in the water and shoot at the Navy with weapons that, while weirder, aren’t all that much more effective than those used on the deck of a World War II-era battleship. Actually, they’re exactly that effective, as the movie later goes on to demonstrate.
Eventually, we find out they’ve arrived as some sort of pre-invasion force, we learn this via an out-of-place scene stolen from every alien invasion movie you’ve ever seen in which an ET mind-melds with one of the crew. So they’re here to wipe out humanity and take the planet for themselves, thus it makes sense when they set about blowing up our ships and attacking the Hawaii mainland. What doesn’t make sense is the alien attackers’ hesitance to shoot at anything that isn’t already shooting at them (later abandoned) or their refusal to kill little kids playing baseball (though they’re happy to murder the ones who use our highway system).
Taylor Kitsch is heroic, Rihanna steals scenes running around shooting guns, and Brooklyn Decker’s moves are so hypnotic it doesn’t matter what sort of dreck comes out of her mouth as dialogue.
So the aliens are ineffectual, ill-equipped, and their tactics don’t make a lot of sense. This leaves the film’s human component to carry the day and, well, they sort of do.
Taylor Kitsch is heroic, Rihanna steals scenes running around shooting guns, and Brooklyn Decker’s moves are so hypnotic it doesn’t matter what sort of dreck comes out of her mouth as dialogue. You won’t even mind that half the script seems like it was written as a PSA for the families of wounded soldiers.
Does it matter if you’re being manipulated if you know you’re being manipulated all along? I say it doesn’t.
Every moment of Battleship is either idiotic or stolen. Edit a lot of idiotic and stolen together into two hours of film, and you end up with a big, silly summer blockbuster in which legless men can be heroes, and the elderly can be useful.
Sometimes you want big, silly, and stupid on a random Friday night when you’re not going out. It’s unlikely anyone will make anything sillier or stupider than Battleship any time soon. Go ahead and watch it; just don’t tell anyone.
Battleship is now widely available on most streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV+, and Google Play.
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Flau’jae Johnson is continuing to prove she can do it all. Just weeks after making her WNBA debut, the LSU basketball star officially crossed the stage and graduated from Louisiana State University.
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Flau’jae Johnson Graduates From LSU
On Saturday, May 16, Flau’jae Johnson received her degree from Louisiana State University. The athlete graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and minors in business administration, communication studies, and entrepreneurship. The LSU women’s basketball team shared videos of Johnson walking across the stage in her purple cap and gown. In another clip posted to Instagram, Johnson celebrated the moment by saying it “feels great to be an LSU grad.”
Social Media Reacts
The TeaMates quickly flooded The Shade Room Teens’ comment section with congratulatory messages following Flau’Jae’s graduation. Many social media users reflected on watching her grow up on The Rap Game, while others shared how proud her late father, Camouflage, would be of her accomplishments.
Instagram user @iluvvvmyaaaa wrote, “been watching her since the rap game perioddd 😍😍😍.
Another Instagram user @iambrialexis wrote, “Definition of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Congratulations 🤏🏽🥳🥳”
While Instagram user @stephanielynnmal wrote, “Congratulations 💜💛💜💛”
Instagram user @mz_thickness02 wrote, “Congrats Queen and I know your father smiling down on u Queen and very proud u ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Another Instagram user @wristworkmylk wrote, “Brains, Beauty, and Talent 🔥🔥🔥 Triple Threat”
While Instagram user @dadedivasmilez wrote, “I love when athletes get that degree 🔥”
Instagram user @ohhhsoyouahmad wrote, “Who y’all know that came from the Rap Game that got a DEGREE? Congratulations Flau’Jae ‼️‼️‼️”
Another Instagram user @pictureperfectmarika wrote, “Now give her a Grammy for these bars she be spittin”
While Instagram user @11sapphire2013 wrote, “Camouflage will be so proud of his baby!”
Flau’jae Makes WNBA Debut Ahead Of Graduation
Johnson’s graduation comes just one month after officially entering the WNBA. On April 13, she was selected No. 8 overall by the Golden State Valkyries before being traded on draft night to the Seattle Storm. Earlier this month, Johnson made her WNBA debut and finished her first professional game with 12 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
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Ronda Rousey made her triumphant return back to the MMA octagon — and is ready to take on her next challenge.
After defeating fellow retired fighter Gina Carano in just 17 seconds via submission on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, Rousey, 39, revealed what she plans to do in the wake of her dominant win.
“I said, ‘She’s my f***ing hero and just thank you for everything and thank you for bringing me back home,” Rousey told the in-ring reporter of what she said to her opponent after the live Netflix fight.
“It was so quick — is there any chance we can see more of this?” the reporter asked. “I think everyone wants to see more of you competing. You looked so good, so dominant out there. Listen to this crowd, look at the reception you’ve had since coming back to MMA. Is there any chance we’ll leave that door a little bit open?”
Ronda Rousey has given birth to her second child with husband Travis Browne. The professional wrestler, 37, announced the arrival of their daughter via an Instagram post shared on Thursday, January 9. “Our little girl came into this world during a windstorm into a city on fire, so grateful she made it safe and sound,” […]
Rousey quickly responded, explaining to the reporter and the crowd that she couldn’t have imagined a better way to walk away from the sport for good.
Ronda Rousey celebrates after defeating Gina Carano by submission Getty Images
“There’s no way I could have ended it better than this,” she said. “I want to have some more babies and I gotta get cooking.”
Rousey retired from the sport of MMA in 2016 after back-to-back losses to fellow fighters Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. After retiring, Rousey married former UFC star Travis Browne in 2017. In 2021, the pair welcomed their first daughter, La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō, followed by their second daughter, Liko’ula Pā’ūomahinakaipiha, in 2025. (Brown also shares two sons, Kaleo and Keawe, with a previous partner.)
Rousey announced her surprise return to MMA in February, officially ending her nearly decade-long retirement.
“Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history!” she said in a statement at the time. “And we’re partnering with the fighter-first promotion MVP as well as the biggest and baddest streamer on the planet Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present and future. More to come… much more.”
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Carano, 44, said that a long-awaited dream match against Rousey was the only offer intriguing enough to bring her out of her own, near 17-year retirement.
“Ronda came to me and said there is only one person she would make a comeback for and it has been her dream to make this fight happen between us,” Carano said in February. “She thanked me for opening up doors for her in her career and was respectful in asking for this fight to happen. This is an honor. I believe I will walk out of this fight with the win, and I anticipate it will not come easy, which I welcome. This is as much for Ronda and me as it is for the fans and mixed martial arts community. What a time to be alive.”
Pete Davidson is officially saying goodbye to one piece of real estate and taking a major financial hit in the process. The comedian and actor has reportedly sold his Staten Island condo for a staggering $350,000 loss as he navigates life after his split from ex-girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, with whom he shares daughter Scottie Rose. News of the sale comes just days after reports surfaced that the former couple had called it quits only five months after welcoming their baby girl.
According to reports, the comedian purchased the 1,592-square-foot condo at 90 Bay Street Landing in Staten Island’s St. George neighborhood back in 2020 for $1.2 million. Located inside the gated Bay Street Landing waterfront community, the property came with amenities including 24-hour doorman service, a fitness center, sports courts, and a residents’ lounge.
After moving in, Davidson reportedly gave the home a dramatic makeover. Originally designed as a two-bedroom unit, the actor transformed the space into a loft-style one-bedroom complete with bold red accent walls and even a built-in fish tank, reflecting his personal taste but potentially narrowing the pool of buyers looking for a more traditional layout.
Davidson first attempted to sell the condo in late 2022, listing it for $1.3 million, but the property struggled to attract a buyer. Over the next several years, the asking price was repeatedly reduced. By February 2026, the condo had dropped to $850,000, before ultimately selling in April for approximately that amount, resulting in a hefty loss (approximately $350,000) compared to what Davidson originally paid.
Davidson Also Struggling To Sell Home He Shared With Elsie Hewitt
Davidson’s Staten Island condo isn’t the only property giving him headaches. Before splitting from Hewitt, the comedian had also been trying to unload the sprawling North Salem, New York, home where the pair had reportedly been living together. The actor initially listed the four-bedroom, three-bathroom property for $2.495 million on February 14, but multiple price cuts soon followed.
According to Page Six, Davidson dropped the asking price to $2.275 million on March 9 before slashing it again to $2.150 million on April 27 in an apparent effort to speed up the sale. Despite the steep $345,000 reduction, public records show the property still remains on the market.
Pete Davidson And Elsie Hewitt Are ‘Working On Things’
The timing of the sale has raised eyebrows following Davidson’s recent breakup from Hewitt. However, despite the breakup, it appears the door may not be fully closed on the pair’s relationship. According to a source who spoke to PEOPLE, Davidson and Hewitt are still trying to navigate their new reality together.
“They want one another to succeed and be happy. There have been points where they’ve split and have gotten back together,” the insider shared. However, the source also noted that it remains unclear whether the pair will ultimately reconcile.
Parenthood Remains The ‘Top Priority’
Weeks before news of the split surfaced, reports claimed the couple had already been dealing with relationship struggles while adjusting to life as new parents. “There are issues, but they’re trying to figure things out together,” a source previously told PEOPLE, adding that Davidson and Hewitt are both “adjusting to parenthood” and “working through the process.”
At the center of it all, however, is their daughter. According to the source, baby Scottie Rose remains Davidson and Hewitt’s “top priority.”
Pete Davidson Previously Gushed Over Fatherhood And Elsie Hewitt
Despite the recent breakup, Davidson has been vocal about how much becoming a father has changed his life. The former “Saturday Night Live” star welcomed daughter Scottie Rose shortly before Christmas and has since spoken candidly about embracing parenthood. “Dad life is f-cking awesome. It is exhausting and rewarding and cute,” Davidson told PEOPLE in March.
At the time, the comedian also had nothing but praise for Hewitt as the pair adjusted to life with a newborn. “And I’m very lucky because Elsie is a fantastic mom, and I can’t stress enough how lucky I am,” Davidson shared.
The actor went on to explain that watching Hewitt step into motherhood only deepened his admiration for her. “It is very rewarding to see the person you chose to have a baby with actually crush it so naturally,” he added.
Fan hopes were high heading into 2025 that Marvel could deliver a stellar year, with three exciting new movies lined up. However, the year started on a terrible note with the release of Captain America: Brave New World, one of the worst entries into the MCU of the decade so far. Intended to restart the Captain America saga, with Anthony Mackie taking over as the titular superhero and Danny Ramirez’s Joaquin Torres taking over as Falcon, but instead, a critical disaster and box office flop emerged, with this hurting Mackie’s leading-man reputation in the franchise.
In fact, Mackie’s recent run of feature projects has been very underwhelming, especially when considering his involvement in both Captain America: Brave New World and Netflix’s The Electric State, a widely panned sci-fi effort adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s 2018 illustrated novel. Before both of these, Mackie’s only movie role in 2024 came in a similarly divisive sci-fi thriller, only this time, audiences reacted much more positively, thanks in no small part to an electric lead performance from the new Captain America.
The movie in question is Elevation, a 2024 effort often likened to A Quiet Place, which starred Mackie alongside the likes of Morena Baccarin and some admittedly disappointing CGI monsters. Directed by George Nolfi, Elevation flew almost instantly under the radar, no doubt thanks to a short domestic theatrical release that lasted two weeks and never grew beyond 1,416 locations nationwide. In total, Elevation earned just $3.4 million in global box office revenue, split between a $2.3 million domestic haul and a further $1.1 million from overseas markets. In November 2024, the film debuted outside the U.S. top ten and never recovered.
‘Elevation’ Is Bouncing Back on Streaming
Less than two years since its underwhelming box office run, Elevation is bouncing back on the streaming charts. At the time of writing, the movie is one of the ten most-streamed on HBO Max in the U.S. The film only ranks in one other country globally, scoring an eleventh-place finish in the Honduran Apple TV store. Other films currently proving popular on HBO Max are the controversial 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights, Marty Supreme, Mortal Kombat, The Devil Wears Prada, Crazy Rich Asians, and Gerard Butler‘s sci-fi sequel Greenland 2: Migration, which is topping the charts.
Elevation is streaming on HBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.
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November 7, 2024
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91 minutes
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George Nolfi
You’d think that Damien Chazelle, the youngest-ever winner of the Best Director Academy Award, would have earned a blank check for life. But after the back-to-back underperformance of his last two features, he admitted on The Big Picture podcast that scraping his way back into the big leagues might be difficult. Chazelle is currently in production on his new project, said to be a prison drama starring Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig. Meanwhile, his two most recent films, which were blank check projects themselves, are finding a passionate audience at home.
The first of the two features is the unconventional biopic First Man, starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong. The movie grossed just around $100 million worldwide against a reported budget of $70 million. Chazelle’s follow-up to First Man remains arguably his most ambitious project yet. It is a sweeping love letter to Hollywood told from the perspective of three characters in the 1920s — an ingénue played by Margot Robbie, a has-been played by Brad Pitt, and a wet-behind-the-ears fan played by newcomer Diego Calva. You’ve probably guessed the film we’re talking about; it’s currently streaming on Netflix, but will be removed from the platform very soon.
Here’s How Long You Have Left to Watch Damien Chazelle’s Divisive Epic on Netflix
The movie in question is Babylon, of course. Also featuring Tobey Maguire, Samara Weaving, Jovan Adepo, Jean Smart, and several others, Babylon grossed around $65 million worldwide against a reported budget of $80 million. It earned just $15 million in North America, which makes it one of the biggest bombs in its budget range. The movie is said to have lost Paramount nearly $90 million. Babylon divided critics upon release, and now stands at a 57% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Babylon‘s overwhelming muchness is exhausting, but much like the industry it honors, its well-acted, well-crafted glitz and glamour can often be an effective distraction.” Despite initial reactions, the “Babylon Hive” has been vocal about its love for the film ever since its underwhelming box-office run. The movie is well on its way to achieving cult status. You can check it out on Netflix, but only until June 7. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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She said 50, but the internet is refusing to believe it — and honestly, nobody can blame them. Kandi Burruss just dropped birthday photos that have social media doing double takes, because the glow, the confidence, and the energy are giving anything but a milestone number folks are used to hearing. If this is what a new decade looks like, people are already taking notes.
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Kandi Burruss Turns 50 In Style, Baby!
In the post shared to her Instagram, Kandi Burruss celebrated her 50th birthday with the caption: “This is 50! Or as I like to say 25 for the 2nd time! Happy birthday to me!” alongside a striking photo that had fans zooming in immediately. The singer and reality TV star posed lying across a crisp white comforter in a black dress with a high slit, showing off a smooth, bronzed leg while a deep V-neckline framed the look. She topped it off with auburn curly hair, gold balloon letters spelling out “Happy Birthday,” and a smile that said she knew exactly what she was doing — and the internet agreed.
In another video shared to her socials, Kandi took a reflective trip down memory lane ahead of 50, pulling up old photos and clips while even using AI to bring some of her past moments back to life in reenacted form. As she watched everything play out, she appeared fully in her bag, taking it all in with that mix of nostalgia and pride, while the creative rollout kept the energy just as engaging for everyone watching along.
The Comment Section Goes Wild Over Kandi’s Glow
Fans and celebrities alike flooded TSR’s Instagram comment section the moment Kandi’s birthday post hit the timeline, and they definitely made their opinions known. A big chunk of commenters were genuinely stuck on the same question — “50 where?” — while others couldn’t help but say they hope to age as gracefully and confidently as she has. The birthday love didn’t stop there either, with nonstop praise rolling in for her glow, style, and undeniable presence.
One Instagram user @souljaboy claimed, “Happy bday Kandi much love and blessings!! Enjoy it 🔥 🎂 🎉 🎁”
This Instagram user @rasheeda said, “Serveeeeeeeee honey 50 where 👀👀!!! Happy Birthday 🎁🎈🎉🎂🎊”
And, Instagram user @yamashea added, “You better show them what 50 could look like!!🎂🎊🔥💯💪🏾🥵🥰 keep stepping on they necks 🖤💛💖”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @theyluvjaayy_ claimed, “25 AGAIN!!!!!!!!“
While Instagram user @tangelastone wrote, “Yessss Kandi!!! 🥳🎉50 and FABULOUS!!!“
Lastly, Instagram user @npbrowne_ shared, “Yeah black don’t crack! Beautiful 😍”
As previously reported, Kandi Burruss opened up about the emotional layers of navigating life after her divorce from Todd Tucker, admitting there are still moments where the process feels heavy and far from resolved. Still, she appeared to be carrying herself with a noticeably brighter energy, showing that while she’s been honest about not being fully healed, she’s also been leaning into positivity and continuing to show up with a smile as she moves forward. “I don’t think I’m healed,” she shared. “No, I’m not healed! I’m one of those people I try not to talk about stuff because I don’t like to be emotional. I don’t like to be sad. I like to lean into the positive and lean into the fun.”
Aww, Roomies! Rocki Irish Mayers is quickly becoming one of the internet’s favorite celebrity kids. She recently popped out with Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, and her new fans have fans melting all over the timeline.
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Baby Rocki’s Latest Appearance Has The Timeline Going “Awww!”
Rocki Irish Mayers is already giving “That Girl” energy and lil’ mama isn’t even one yet! A$AP Rocky and Rihanna recently took over New York City with all of their kiddos, including RZA and Riot. The couple previously celebrated their eldest son’s RZA’s fourth birthday and have been outside in the Big Apple ever since. Rocki tagged along with her big brothers too with new photos showing her getting some daddy-daughter time with A$AP. Even though A$AP popped out looking fly for the night, baby Rocki stole ALL the attention looking extra cute in her carrier wrapped in a pink blanket. See the adorable pics below.
The Internet Says Baby Rocki Is Giving Full Mini-Rihanna Vibes
Folks over in The Shade Room’s comment section couldn’t get enough of baby Rocki’s cuteness. Plenty of fans swore she’s Rihanna’s twin. Peep some of the reactions below.
Instagram user @missmoneybagg87 wrote, “She’s so cute 😍”
Instagram user @khaliahjanea wrote, “look just like Riri as a baby 😍”
While Instagram user @rihismygf wrote, “She looks like both of them 😍”
Then Instagram user @bonitabillionaire wrote, “She gave birth to the same baby 3 times 😍😍”
Another Instagram user @officialtonipayne wrote, “Did his genes even try? All 3 babies look like her. Sisterhood is so proud. 🥹”
Instagram user @babydaddy_snatcher wrote, “Riri twinzyyyy 😍”
Then another Instagram user @_therealmonroe1 wrote, “She’s beautiful ❤️ so happy they didn’t stop at two.”
While another Instagram user @jstewww__ wrote, “Boyyyyy them GENES are perf 😭😭”
Lastly, Instagram user @lb_gibbons411 wrote, “She is a doll baby ❤️”
Baby Rocki Is Already A Lil’ Fashion Killa
Rocki Irish has been melting hearts ever since she made an appearance on the cover of W Magazine with her mom back in April. Since then, new photos of her have continued to hit the internet, and the cuteness stays on another level every single time. Photos from Paris showed her outside with Rihanna giving full fashion killa vibes in a vintage Dior green-and-black John Galliano beanie from 2002. She paired the look with a gray pleated Dior dress layered over jeans and sneakers.
Rihanna spotted out with her daughter Rocki. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/e1AeZbYdTM
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) April 8, 2026
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What Do You Think Roomies?
By Chris Snellgrove
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As a movie lover, there’s one phrase that always gets my blood pumping: “director’s cut.” We all know that studios often make changes that can absolutely ruin a movie, like when they added those awful voiceover narrations to Blade Runner. As soon as he could, Ridley Scott released a version without those voice-overs that is infinitely better.
While Scott might have gone a bit overboard in releasing so many different edits over the years, the point stands: a director’s cut is usually a way of improving a movie. Every now and then, though, a director comes along and does his best to ruin a classic.
One such man is Richard Kelly, best known as the director of Donnie Darko. The original film stalled out at the box office, but it’s now considered a cult hit due to its heady mixture of violence, time travel, and coming-of-age teen hijinks, complete with the creepiest bunny ever put on film.
The most compelling thing about the movie is that it refuses to explain most of its craziest events, forcing you to think about what the heck you just watched long after the credits roll. Unfortunately, Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut ruins everything cool and mysterious about the original by painfully explaining everything in excruciating detail.
Not All Director’s Cuts Are Created Equal
If you loved Donnie Darko in 2001, then the arrival of the Director’s Cut in 2004 probably seemed like a big deal. This new cut promised over 20 minutes of new footage, new special effects, and improved sound quality. Sounds great, right?
Unfortunately, the new footage mostly comes from deleted scenes awkwardly shoehorned back into the movie, without any concern for pacing or characterization. The result is an overly lengthy film; while the original Donnie Darko was a comparatively svelte 113 minutes, the Director’s Cut’s 134 minutes makes it feel like a bloated, plodding mess.
There are some other unnecessary changes here, including tweaks to the soundtrack. For another film, such changes might not be a big deal. However, Donnie Darko had an absolutely perfect soundtrack, one which used a series of quirky bangers to set the scene for the surreal events of the film.
The original needle drops made everything feel hazy and dreamlike, so any changes to them (even minor changes, like replacing “The Killing Moon” with “Never Tear Us Apart”) feel like cinematic blasphemy that is as offensive as it is completely unnecessary.
A Frank Examination
The main reason the Donnie Darko director’s cut sucks, though, is that director Richard Kelly forgot the quintessential rule of sci-fi storytelling: less is more. The original movie presented plenty of time-tripping mysteries, including how (spoilers, sweetie!) the title character traveled into his own past, ensuring that he’d die when a jet engine inexplicably fell into his bedroom.
Donnie laughs right before he dies, secure in the knowledge that he is fixing a doomed timeline and saving someone he loves. As the credits roll, first-time viewers are always struck by the same question: “What the heck just happened?”
Unfortunately, the Director’s Cut answers that question in the most literal and boring way. You see, in the original cut, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes an interest in time travel and receives a book, The Philosophy of Time Travel, written by a now-retired science teacher. But we don’t get much actual wisdom from the book and must figure out the timey-wimey narrative on our own.
In the Director’s Cut, we get pages from this book literally superimposed on the screen. Thanks to all this dreadfully boring exposition, we finally know what happened in the movie, and it’s pretty wild!
Ruining The Greatest Trip In Cinema
Apparently, the moment the jet engine landed in Donnie’s bedroom, it created a Tangent Universe. The young man is a Living Receiver who gains bizarre superpowers, including telekinesis and premonition, and has a seemingly impossible job: to return the jet engine to the Primary Universe, the only way to prevent the destruction of the entire universe.
By the end of the film, a traumatized Donnie creates a time portal and rips a jet engine off the plane that his mother and younger sister are in. He sends that engine and himself into the past, killing himself and closing the tangent universe while he laughs, knowing his sacrifice will save those he loved.
Is it a neat explanation? Maybe. But the one that you came up with in your head was probably way, way cooler. Unfortunately, this is the nature of science fiction: being handed the truth (like what the Smoke Monster is in Lost and what the Upside Down is in Stranger Things) is never as satisfying as trying to figure everything out on your own.
Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut hands you every boring explanation on a plate, sapping the mystery from a movie it already ruined with new scenes and a botched soundtrack. If you want to watch the worst director’s cut ever made, though, it’s now streaming for free on Tubi.
Trust me, though: after seeing it, you’ll want to escape your new Tangent Universe and return to the timeline where you never watched this cinematic abomination!
The highly anticipated debut of Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas kicked off in unforgettable fashion, drawing in a star-studded crowd for a high-energy event.
Headlined by Snoop Dogg, the event blended dayclub vibes with full-on Vegas spectacle, as celebrities, athletes, and influencers walked the red carpet and fans packed the venue.
It was a hot day in Sin City, perfect for some pool fun and Tailgate Beach Club was packed with people enjoying the sun, water, drinks, and entertainment. The Blast was on hand for the red carpet arrivals and Snoop’s performance.
In Vegas, everything is a party!
Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay welcomed guests on Saturday for the grand opening celebration in a big way – with red carpet arrivals and a performance by the one and only Snoop Dogg.
Some of the celebs to walk across the carpet before entering the dayclub include professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, multiple San Francisco 49ers players, social media personality Jena Frumes, some of the cast of “Love Island” and “Love is Blind,” and many others.
Snoop Dogg Performed For An Energetic Crowd Under The Vegas Sun
It’s summer in Vegas so of course, the temps are high and the sun is beating down, but that didn’t stop thousands from going to Tailgate Beach Club for a fun day poolside on Saturday.
A few hours after the party started, Snoop showed up to perform some of his hit songs for the excited crowd who sang and danced along.
Ahead of the grand opening celebration, The Blast received a press release that shared Snoop’s thoughts on performing at the new dayclub.
“Vegas knows how to throw a party, and Tailgate Beach Club sounds like it’s bringing a whole new vibe to the Strip,” Snoop said. “I’m excited to come out, rock with the crowd, and help get things started.”
And he did just that!
Tailgate Beach Club Has A Sports Theme
Tailgate Beach Club is a brand new dayclub from Clique Hospitality. While there are many dayclubs in Sin City, Tailgate is unique with a sports theme. It’s the perfect spot to catch a sporting event while soaking in some sun, relaxing in the pool, or chilling in one of 25 cabanas.
With more than 125 feet of LED screens, heated pools and space for up to 2,000 people, Tailgate Beach Club delivers a 360-degree viewing experience. Beyond the sporting events, the venue also offers beer pong, foosball, and PlayStation lounges for some all-day fun.
Open Thursday through Sunday, Tailgate Beach Club is the place to be for sports, pools, drinks, food, and fun games.
BetMGM Partners With Tailgate Beach Club
BetMGM recently announced that they partnered with Tailgate Beach Club, just ahead of the grand opening celebration.
As part of the partnership, BetMGM will have a presence all around the dayclub, including an on-site activation team to introduce new players to the BetMGM app.
“Tailgate Beach Club’s mission of blending the energy of Las Vegas dayclubs and sports into a signature venue goes straight to the heart of BetMGM’s DNA — creating legendary moments players can’t get anywhere else,” said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM, according to a press release sent to The Blast. “This opportunity allows us to deliver incredible memories for fans, introduce our product to new audiences, and reinforce our Las Vegas roots.”
Coming Up…
The events calendar at Tailgate Beach Club is packed with upcoming events.
On May 17, catch the PGA Championship Final Round on the big screens. On May 21, watch NBA and NHL Playoffs. And for Memorial Day Weekend, Fat Joe will be performing on Saturday.
For more information, visit Tailgate Beach Club’s website.
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