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10 Forgotten Fantasy Movies Better Than Most Blockbusters You’ve Already Seen
We seek out fantasy movies because they give us an escape from reality. Whether we journey to a place over the rainbow or head on a daring adventure to save Middle-earth, these fantasy films have provided us with a place to go beyond our wildest imaginations. But for every Mary Poppins, there is a Bedknobs and Broomsticks, a praiseworthy film that doesn’t get as much attention and adoration.
We are going to celebrate ten fantasy movies that you’ve been sleeping on. They’ve been around, and some might even have a cult following, but they are sadly not in the same conversation as the legends of the genre. From a ‘90s animated classic that millennials adore to a duo of Hugh Jackman films that were forgotten during his Wolverine reign, it’s time to wake up and turn on these iconic films.
‘Excalibur’ (1981)
The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table remains one of the most beloved stories. Having been retold countless ways throughout entertainment, there remains one sweeping epic medieval fantasy retelling that may be its grandest: Excalibur. Brought to life by John Boorman, Excalibur is loosely based on Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur and follows King Arthur (Nigel Terry) from his birth through his unification of England, the rise of Camelot, and the eventual downfall caused by love, betrayal, and magic.
Excalibur is a sweeping visual experience of epic proportions that relies heavily on the theme of destiny. Through the examination of the price of power and the inescapable presence of both good and evil in human nature, Excalibur reverberates through the mantra that “the king and the land are one.” What sets this iteration of the story apart is its operatic scope and lush Irish filming that made it a definitive sword-and-sorcery classic. Excalibur is a hypnotic, operatic cinematic achievement that revitalized the medieval genre in the ‘80s.
‘FernGully: The Last Rainforest’ (1992)
The fact that there is a generation that doesn’t revere FernGully: The Last Rainforest in the way that millennials do is a travesty. Directed by Bill Kroyer from a screenplay by Jim Cox, based on the FernGully stories by Diana Young, the musical fantasy flick follows a brave fairy named Crysta (Samantha Mathis) and her forest friends, including a manic, lovable fruit bat named Batty Koda (Robin Williams), as they battle to save their magical Australian rainforest home from a destructive logging crew and an ancient, pollution-fueled entity named Hexxus (Tim Curry).
FernGully bravely weaves a heartfelt, pro-environment message into a vibrant fantasy world that doesn’t diminish its message for younger audiences. Coming out just as the Disney Renaissance was surging, it became a niche film that fell by the wayside. Coincidentally, arriving a year before Aladdin, Williams’ eccentric character was almost instantly overshadowed by his iconic role as the Genie. Nevertheless, looking back, FernGully is a visually remarkable work, as the bioluminescent, fairy-filled world gave young viewers hope that perhaps magic might live in their own backyards.
‘Krull’ (1983)
You have most likely been sleeping on Peter Yates’ science fantasy adventure movie, Krull. The movie tells the story of Prince Colwyn (Ken Marshall), who embarks on a quest to rescue his bride, Princess Lyssa (Lysette Anthony), from a fearsome alien warlord known as The Beast. But first, Colwyn, alongside a merry band of misfit warriors, magicians, and outlaws, must locate and retrieve a mythical, five-bladed throwing star known as the Glaive, the only weapon capable of destroying the monster.
Krull mixed two distinct genres: high fantasy, including swords, castles, prophecies, and magic, and science fiction, featuring alien spaceships, lasers, and telepaths. Regardless, the unique premise gave Krull a unique identity as a wildly entertaining medieval fantasy quest set in space. With a bold imagination and a classic Dungeons-and-Dragons-style party, Krull may have simply been ahead of its time, but it deserves immense praise for its world-building. From the weaponry to the Black Fortress, this 1980s gem is unforgettable.
‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ (1971)
Bedknobs and Broomsticks will forever be overshadowed by Mary Poppins. That said, leave it on its own, and the adaptation of the Mary Norton books is quite divine. Directed by Robert Stevenson, the fantasy film tells the story of Carrie, Charlie, and Paul Rawlins (Cindy O’Callaghan, Ian Weighill, and Roy Snart), three orphaned siblings, who are evacuated to a small village and placed in the care of Miss Eglantine Price (Angela Lansbury), an apprentice witch. Together with a cynical magic correspondence professor, they embark on a magical, flying-bed adventure to find an ancient spell to help defend England from Nazi invaders.
With a delightful songbook from the Sherman Brothers and magical set pieces that give the film flight, Bedknobs and Broomsticks blends a dark period of history with the whimsy of Disney for an enchanting tale. Though it may seem like a heavy moment to use as a means for a story, it only helps to serve as a fun, empowering fantasy where everyday heroes rise to the occasion. Like Mary Poppins before it, the whimsical numbers and locales bring the story to sensational places. Lansbury established herself as a fledgling Disney legend through this performance. What child didn’t want to hop on an enchanted bed to the Isle of Naboombu, only for her to sing us to sleep decades later as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast?
‘Legend’ (1985)
In 1985, Ridley Scott gave Tom Cruise a new genre big break in the epic dark fantasy adventure Legend. An ‘80s team-up you likely never knew you needed in a film you might not have known existed, Legend tells the tale of a pure-hearted forest dweller named Jack (Cruise) who must stop the Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) from destroying the last unicorns. After a goblin strikes a unicorn, plunging the world into a freezing winter, Jack and his elven allies set out to defeat Darkness and rescue Princess Lili (Mia Sara).
Scott’s reign as a top-rated director usually doesn’t include Legend, but his work on the film is quite profound. His meticulous storytelling shines through the lush, sun-dappled forests, glowing unicorns, and eerie, firelit dungeons. In a time before CGI, the makeup design was unfathomable, and legendary makeup artist Rob Bottin’s work on characters, including Meg Mucklebones (Robert Picardo) and the Goblin minions, is truly sublime. However, Legend‘s crowning achievement comes in the creation of the Lord of Darkness. Covered in massive prosthetics and enormous horns, his jaw-dropping look, Curry’s evocative portrayal ranks as one of his very best crafted characters.
‘Pleasantville’ (1998)
Directed by Gary Ross, Pleasantville follows two teenage siblings, David and Jennifer (Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon), who find themselves trapped in Pleasantville, a beloved black-and-white series set in the ’50s. As they introduce modern, emotional, and sexual experiences to the repressed, idyllic town, the residents and their world begin to change, turning from black and white to color.
Using the changing worlds as an allegory for social change, Pleasantville tackles racism, censorship, repression, and the danger of forced conformity through a fantastical premise. Beneath the lighthearted exterior, the story captures the illusions of perfection, the fear of change, and the power of civil rights on the evolution of society. As the characters begin to experience real feelings, thoughts, and passions, their monochrome world transforms into the vibrant colors of freedom. Not only does the film provide brilliant performances from a young Witherspoon and Maguire, but it also boasts dynamic turns from Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, and William H. Macy.
‘The Beastmaster’ (1982)
If you see it as a cheesy, low-rent version of Conan the Barbarian, no wonder The Beastmaster has been slept on. But if you take the Don Coscarelli-directed film at face value as its own thing, then it is quite fantastic. Based on the 1959 science fiction novel The Beast Master by Alice “Andre” Norton, the sword-and-sorcery film follows Dar (Marc Singer), a warrior born with the telepathic ability to communicate with animals. After a cult of fanatic barbarians destroys his village, Dar sets out on a quest for revenge against the evil high priest, Maax (Rip Torn).
A story of revenge led by a charismatic hero and scene-stealing trained animals, The Beastmaster is an earnest B-movie that captures the pure joy of the high-fantasy era. Dar is a fun protagonist, but his ability to telepathically communicate with animals is the complete and utter draw. His loyal squad—which includes a majestic tiger, an eagle, and a pair of mischievous thieving ferrets—gives the movie a unique twist and delightful charm. Then, in the terrifying department, Torn’s over-the-top performance as the evil wizard Maax and the nightmarish winged Death Guards lead to a memorable tonal blend of fantasy and body horror. The Beastmaster serves as an important blueprint for this action-adventure style.
‘The Fountain’ (2006)
Some audiences like movies that are simple and straightforward, but if you’re seeking out a Darren Aronofsky project, you’ll be hard-pressed to find it. One of his lesser-remembered films of the early aughts is the Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz-led epic sci-fi fantasy romance The Fountain. A visually philosophical drama, The Fountain weaves together three distinct timelines spanning a thousand years, centering around a man (Jackman) trying to save the woman he loves (Weisz).
Through the intertwining tales, The Fountain undergoes masterful twists and turns, leading to the realization that death is not a curse but a road to rebirth and the continuation of life. In this tri-level transcendent epic, Aronofsky seamlessly combines an awe-inspiring visual stunner with genuine emotional depth and philosophy. Though the past is pretty, the magic in which Aronofsky crafts his space and cosmic sequence is mesmerizing. Add in a sweeping score by Clint Mansell and Jackman and Weisz delivering remarkable, weighty performances, and The Fountain retains its epic status as a near-perfect, ambitious blend of fantasy and sci-fi with emotional depth.
‘Van Helsing’ (2004)
The truth is, in the first decade of the 21st century, we simply could not imagine Hugh Jackman as anyone but Wolverine. In turn, it was a harder sell to see him in any other type of project. And yet, he not only held his own, but he also dominated in Stephen Sommers’ action-packed Van Helsing. A product of its time and an homage to the Universal Monsters of the past, Van Helsing casts Jackman as Gabriel Van Helsing, an amnesic Vatican-commissioned monster hunter who travels to Transylvania, teaming up with Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale), the last of an ancient family sworn to kill Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh) and Frankenstein’s (Shuler Hensley) monster.
If it sounds like an apocalyptic and convoluted plot, well, it is, and that’s why it’s a delicious dumb popcorn flick. Fulfilling the horror fantasy quota, Van Helsing acts as a pulp action classic that mixes monster lore with pure unadulterated camp. It’s a “greatest hits” type of story that is visually mesmerizing. Coming off the success of The Mummy and its successors, Van Helsing had a high bar to achieve. It may not have reached it, but it earned a cult classic moniker in the process. Audiences are certainly never going to be bored as it’s wall-to-wall physics-defying stunts and high-energy action.
‘Willow’ (1988)
Willow is absolutely the film you’ve heard about that you’ve probably never taken the time to sit down and watch, and that’s a shame. The classic high fantasy tale tells the story of an aspiring sorcerer and farmer named Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis), who discovers an infant prophesied to destroy the evil Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh). Willow then teams up with rogue warrior Madmartigan (Val Kilmer) to protect the baby from dark magical forces. Filled with high fantasy tropes galore, Willow is just as charming now as it was then.
Beloved by all who watch, the film is the brainchild of director Ron Howard, writer Bob Dolman, and was executive-produced by George Lucas. If that’s not a dream team, I don’t know what is. Willow showcases an underdog story and an unlikely hero’s journey. It was quite progressive for its time, allowing actors with dwarfism to step into fully fleshed-out roles as central heroes, rather than strictly fantastical creature parts. As a work of cinema, Willow uses amazing practical creature designs and pioneering digital morphing technology that revolutionized cinematic technology. Years later, it received a Disney+ show, but things didn’t exactly end well for it.
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Every Year After ended with a massive change — and shocking cliffhanger — but how is book character Alice Everly related to the twist?
Warning: Spoilers below for season 1 of Every Year After.
The Prime Video series, which premiered on Wednesday, June 10, concluded with Charlie (Michael Bradway) being estranged from brother Sam (Matt Cornett). He was seen devoting his life to work amid his family issues until one weekend in the office changed his life.
Charlie walked into his boss’ office and caught sight of a photo of himself, Sam and Percy (Sadie Soverall) from a past summer together. He wondered who took the photo, which he returned to that night. The overwhelming feelings — and grief — from his estrangement with Sam led to Charlie suffering what appeared to be a heart attack.
Fans of Off Campus and The Summer I Turned Pretty should be tuning into Prime Video’s Every Year After — but where will they recognize the cast from? Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay. After spending all her time […]
“Obviously, I read One Golden Summer, and so I knew it was coming,” Bradway told Swooon about Carley Fortune’s sequel book focused on Charlie’s journey. “I didn’t know how soon.”
Based on Every Summer After by Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy, who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay. After spending all her time with the Florek brothers, Percy formed a connection with Sam.
Their romance fizzled out — until they meet again years later — and have a second chance at love. The only problem? Underlying issues that led to their initial breakup.
In Fortune’s follow-up, One Golden Summer, readers find out that Charlie has a congenital heart condition. He was diagnosed months prior to the events in the novel, which also follows his romance with Alice a.k.a the photographer behind the photo of him and his loved ones featured in the show.
“There are a couple of things that I was aware of, and tried to play as the season went on, knowing that that was going to happen,” Bradway continued. “But it is a shock, and I don’t know what happens next, so I’m on the edge of my seat.”
While season 1 didn’t introduce Alice — that wasn’t originally the plan.
“We had a version where she walks through the airport, and he sees her when he’s going to pick up his family,” showrunner Amy B. Harris revealed to the outlet. “Yeah, we had talked all about different versions of how to bring her into the finale. We knew we were bringing her in. We just didn’t know how.”
Harris continued: “What we finally realized is we didn’t [have to bring her in yet]. She still has to be a notion, but one that, if you are a lover of Carley Fortune, is just a perfect little Easter egg. … We knew we needed Alice in some way to come in to launch us to season 2.”
Every Year After is streaming on Prime Video now.
In between tense sci-fi sagas like Severance and gripping thrillers like Cape Fear, Apple TV has become a great platform for cozy comfort watches. Ted Lasso might be the first example people think of in that camp, and while that will be returning for Season 4 by the end of the year, another Bill Lawrence series will also be returning with Jason Segel‘s hit dramedy, Shrinking. The series has been widely praised for its authentic depictions of mental health and therapy, and that’s likely only going to continue in the upcoming fourth season, which just recently added MCU star Karen Gillan ahead of her role in Henry Cavill‘s Highlander remake.
Season 3 starts a whole new chapter in the lives of Jimmy (Segel), Paul (Harrison Ford), and many of the other characters in the ensemble. That certainly raised questions for fans, but now, we finally have some clarification. Collider spoke with several cast members from the series at Newport TV Fest, and we can now confirm that not only will there be a significant time jump from Season 3 to Season 4, but that gap will be about “2 years.” The timeframe itself was confirmed by Michael Urie, who is excited to further explore fatherhood with his character of Brian. Lukita Maxwell, who plays Alice in the series, also relayed that it still feels like business as usual for the hit show even after the Backrooms star’s character left for college:
“I don’t know if it’s any different from any other season. You’re always going to catch them in a new place or in a new state of mind and I think it is exciting that there is a significant chunk of time because I am now once again closer in age to my character. But I think in terms of how I personally work going into it, it’s close to the same.”
How Long Will ‘Shrinking’ Season 4 Be?
The norm for most shows in the streaming era is typically around 8 to 12 episodes, and Shrinking has benefited from swinging toward the higher end of that range. That’s set to be the case again this season, with Harrison Ford recently confirming that the next season of the series will be a whopping 12 episodes long. What can fans expect? Well, those are surprises that even the cast aren’t ready for. We also had the chance to speak with Ted McGinley at NPTVF, and the TV vet confirmed that much of the plot info is kept under wraps until mere days before filming, which he finds to be a benefit, saying, “It’s really fun to not know” what to expect from one of television’s most innovative comedies.
The first three seasons of Shrinking are streaming now on Apple TV. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on Season 4.
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Brad Pitt and a dog take on wolves and the Alaskan wilderness in “Heart of the Beast” trailer
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The Oscar winner plays a former soldier stranded with his combat canine.
Alicia Brown, the wife of radio host Big Tigger, went viral earlier this month. This, for accusing him of physical abuse, posting footage of her apparently battered face. And for accusing him of cheating on her with his morning show co-host, Francesca Amiker.
What’s really going on?
The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is asking questions and getting answers on ‘TSR Investigates.‘
Alicia Brown Posts Injured Face
According to Carter, the footage posted by Brown showed her crying. Furthermore, additional comments she shared on social media revealed that she and Tigger are getting a divorce over his alleged relationship with Franceska Amiker. However, according to Amiker, the allegations of Tigger cheating on his wife with her are “completely false.”
Amid all of this, social media users have dug up information about Brown’s past, discovering she was arrested for leaving her then-4-year-old daughter in a car for hours as she went to gamble. Even worse, social media users discovered that the same daughter has reportedly been missing since 2019.
Carter got in touch with Alicia Brown, who declined an on-camera interview — but confirmed the neglect incident. As for the abuse claims, she remained mum, citing an open police investigation.
Is There Anything Going On With Big Tigger & Franceska Amiker?
With all of that said, the mystery of Alicia Brown’s eldest daughter has still sparked more questions than answers. Durrell Williams, the father of Ailea Brown, has since taken to social media, accusing Alicia Brown of weaponizing public opinion to falsely accuse Big Tigger of abuse.
“This woman has made several FALSE ACCUSATIONS of abuse against the father’s of her children, with the mission to take the child to weaponizing the courts to her advantage. When she lost primary custody of our daughter, she fled the state of Maryland and I have not located her since. Please do your own research on Alicia Brown,” Williams reportedly wrote on social media.
Scroll below to watch what Alicia Brown told Justin Carter when asked about her daughter, Ailea Brown. Additionally, Durrell Williams responds to her statement, and Carter shares what happened when he reached out to Big Tigger for comment on it all.
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Michael J. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan, enjoyed a date night at Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Fox and Pollan, both 65, were spotted sitting courtside at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 10, where the New York Knicks narrowly beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in the championship series. (The Knicks lead the Spurs 3-1 in the series ahead of the Saturday, June 13, matchup.)
Fox has been cheering on the Knicks throughout their playoff run, previously attending two games last month against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Back to the Future actor has been married to Pollan since 1988, the same year that he was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 29. Fox publicly confirmed his diagnosis seven years later.
Michael J. Fox gained worldwide recognition beginning in 1982 on the NBC sitcom Family Ties and continued his rise to fame for the next four decades. The Back to the Future star was born in Alberta, Canada, in June 1961 and began his acting career at the age of 16 in the Canadian TV series […]
“My life is set up so I can pack Parkinson’s along with me if I have to,” Fox said on CBS Sunday Mornings in 2023. “Yeah, it’s banging on the door. Yeah, I mean, I’m not gonna lie. It’s gettin’ hard, it’s gettin’ harder. It’s gettin’ tougher. Every day it’s tougher. But that’s the way it is. You don’t die from Parkinson’s. You die with Parkinson’s.”
He continued at the time, “I’ve been thinking about the mortality of it. … I’m not gonna be 80. I’m not gonna be 80.”
Fox, who launched an eponymous nonprofit supporting Parkinson’s research amid his health battle, ultimately retired from acting in 2020.
“When I left school and moved from Canada to L.A. to start making it as an actor, a teacher of mine told me, ‘Fox, you’re not going to be cute forever,’” Fox said during the 2026 Actor Awards in March, closing out the “I Am an Actor” monologue. “I said, ‘Maybe just long enough, sir.’ After a few years of dumpster diving in L.A., I ended up on Family Ties, where I received the biggest gift of my career: I met my wife, actor Tracy Pollan, who played Ellen, my girlfriend.”
Fox further gushed that Pollan gave him the gift of their four children: Sam, 37, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, 31, and Esmé, 24.
“Sometimes I like to remind them, ‘If I weren’t an actor, they wouldn’t be here.’ By the way, he’s not an actor — he’s my date,” Fox added at the time, pointing to Sam, who attended the awards ceremony. “I’m Michael J. Fox. I’m a dad and I’m an actor.”
The Teen Wolf actor has also begun thinking about and questioning his eventual mortality amid his Parkinson’s battle.
“There’s no timeline, there’s no series of stages that you go through — not in the same way that you would, say, with prostate cancer,” Fox told The Times of London last year. “It’s much more mysterious and enigmatic. There are not many people who have had Parkinson’s for 35 years. I’d like to just not wake up one day. That’d be really cool. I don’t want it to be dramatic. I don’t want to trip over furniture, smash my head.”
Jennifer Lawrence apparently did more than just watch “Summer House.” She helped crack one of Bravo’s biggest recent scandals. Andy Cohen revealed that the Oscar-winning actress played a surprising role in helping Bravo investigate the leaked audio from the Summer House Season 10 reunion, putting months of speculation to rest. The revelation came during Wednesday’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live,” which aired following the final installment of the reunion special.
For weeks, fans speculated about the identity of a mysterious Bravo superfan who allegedly assisted the network as it investigated leaked reunion audio that spread online following filming in April.
Many viewers suspected Lawrence, a longtime Bravo enthusiast, may have been involved, and Cohen finally confirmed the rumors. “There’s been a lot of speculation of who that Bravo superfan was, with a lot of people assuming it was Jennifer Lawrence,” Cohen said on Wednesday’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live.”
He went on to praise Bravo fans for rallying behind the network during the controversy. “And I just want to say, Bravo superfans are the best,” Cohen continued. “You rode with us on this, you knew that this was bad that it was leaked and you wanted to see it when we presented it.”
Cohen later confirmed Lawrence’s involvement directly, crediting her “online sleuthing” for helping uncover the person responsible. “Bravo fans are the most loyal and dedicated,” Cohen said, adding, “Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar winner, you are the top of the class!”
The ‘Summer House’ Reunion Leak Sparked Outrage
The controversy began after multiple audio clips from the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion, filmed on April 23, surfaced online before Bravo aired the episodes. The leaked footage quickly spread across social media, prompting Cohen to publicly condemn the incident.
“People laid their souls out emotionally for ten hours yesterday, and it’s disgusting and illegal for someone to leak or distribute this,” Cohen wrote on Threads at the time. “It’s disrespectful to the work and the tears the cast put in. Let the season play out. You will see it all in due time.”
Among the leaked audio was a heated moment involving Ciara Miller and Amanda Batula, with Miller calling her former best friend a “f-cking snake” over Batula’s relationship with West Wilson.
Bravo Launches Investigation Into Reunion Leak
Following the leak, Bravo reportedly launched a “full investigation” and eventually traced the unauthorized audio to someone working on the production team. The network later confirmed “appropriate action has been taken” and said investigators found no evidence that any cast member was involved.
“We take these matters seriously and will continue to take appropriate measures to respond to the unauthorized distribution of our content,” Bravo said.
‘Summer House’ Drama Is Far From Over
The reunion drama also did not stop with the leaked audio. Part 3 of the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion featured even more fallout surrounding West Wilson and Amanda Batula’s controversial relationship, with both admitting they only came clean after online speculation spiraled out of control.
After spending much of the reunion denying anything physical happened before Amanda’s split from Kyle Cooke, West acknowledged that an emotional connection had developed over the summer, while also admitting the pair let friends believe rumors about them were false.
The tension escalated further when Amanda and West were pressed on whether they had any intention of telling the truth without public pressure. Asked directly whether they only confessed because fans were already speculating online, Amanda admitted the timing was no coincidence.
She explained the pair came forward “because of the speculation” and because “there were a lot of things that I was still trying to understand and figure out, including the Meija situation.”
West Finally Admits Truth About His Relationship Drama
Meanwhile, West ultimately admitted he had been dating multiple women at the same time, even though his ex-girlfriend Meija Moreno believed their relationship was exclusive, another revelation that left the cast visibly stunned.
The reunion also saw Ciara Miller confront Amanda over the damage done to their friendship, offering what many fans viewed as one of the reunion’s few moments of emotional closure amid the chaos.
Bravo is set to air “Summer House: The Aftermath” next week, featuring additional footage of Batula, Wilson, Miller, and Cooke as they attempt to unpack the fallout even further.
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The cast of “Napoleon Dynamite”, then and now: See the stars of the indie classic 22 years later
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They have done whatever they felt like they wanted to do. Gosh!
Summer in Vegas looks different for everyone. Some find solitude relaxing at the hotel pools all day, while others spend their time finding the best dining spots within the powerful AC of the casinos. The party never stops downtown, and with summer just around the corner, the sightings and happenings are definitely heating up.
Just like how many athletes favor Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa Las Vegas before a game, celebrities also are known to stop in before award shows, amongst other nights out. This was certainly true for Donnie Wahlberg, star of the hit TV show Blue Bloods, and NKOTB member Jordan Knight. It is no secret that this is Donnie’s number one choice for any night out, and he wanted Jordan to experience it as well, ahead of walking the red carpet at the AMAs. Donnie always recommends the desserts at Barry’s, including the Oreo Ice Cream Pie — a must to top off any meal.
Just two days prior, Joe Montana, who happens to be good friends with chef Barry, stopped in and posed together in the wine room.
Joe has been seen multiple times at Barry’s in the past.
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Icelandic professional strongman Thor, or Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — known to many as “The Mountain” from the hit show Game of Thrones — and his wife Kelsey were joined by fitness pro and influencer Jason Poston and his wife Sheena, along with Sebastian Oreb and Dinny J, who all fueled up for their weekend by trying Barry’s for the first time.
Being their first visit to Circa, they toured Stadium Swim and Legacy Club, loving the property and the breathtaking view of the city from 60 floors up on the patio.
TikTok Comes to Fremont Street
What better way to decompress after a business trip to TikTok headquarters — owner Nicholas Wolfs of Perfect Society, one of the top 10 creator agencies for TikTok, and his fiancée Kaitlyn, co-owners Nick Young and Chetty Tok were all seen posing at the iconic Vegas Vickie’s in the Circa lobby with CEO/Owner Derek Stevens and COO David Rosborough.
With thousands of creators under the Perfect Society agency, it looks like they found the right hotel in Vegas to partner with.
It does not matter what brings the crowds to Las Vegas. There is always something to see, eat, and celebrate. What adds to the excitement are the unexpected run-ins with celebrities of all kinds doing the exact same thing, and it only shows that everyone has the same really good taste.
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The EGOT-winning actress displayed her latest feat of feigned unconsciousness at the Hot Topics table.
Ryan Reynolds is easily one of the most famous actors in the world. Whether it’s from his romcom days in films like The Proposal, or his real-life pursuits of success with Wrexham A.F.C., or even Reynolds’ Aviation Gin, it’s an extremely hard task to find someone who doesn’t know the name Ryan Reynolds. But none of these products, football clubs, or other films are as synonymous with the Canadian actor as the Deadpool movies. Utilizing his bubbly charisma, Reynolds created one of the most popular superheroes in modern memory.
Yet, there is another sci-fi action movie that allows Reynolds to explore a different aspect of his comedy in a way that is just as lovable as Deadpool’s crude cynicism: Free Guy. Released in 2021, Free Guy delivers an accessible, heartfelt message about sincerity, using video games as the perfect vehicle and serving up energetic action and delightfully absurd comedy. It may not have made as much money as Deadpool & Wolverine, but Free Guy sits right alongside as one of Reynolds’ best performances and overall films.
What is ‘Free Guy’ About?
Free Guy primarily follows Guy (Ryan Reynolds), a non-playable character, in the open-world multiplayer video game Free City, a vibrant, densely populated setting that feels strikingly similar to Grand Theft Auto V. At the start, Guy is merely someone who lives the same day every day, caught up in the chaos created by the “sunglasses people” as Guy names them due to the glasses each player wears. When Guy gains sentience and steals another player’s glasses, he accidentally becomes the most popular gamer, threatening to derail the plans of the money-hungry Antwan (Taika Waititi), the CEO of the company that makes Free City. While Guy is a naive, fun-loving character, Antwan’s cynicism creates a clear thematic battle between kindness and selfishness that making it impossible not to root for Guy at every turn, especially since his goal is only to get the attention of Millie (Jodie Comer), another gamer he falls in love with.
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For video game fans, Free Guy is perhaps one of the most fun interpretations of a multiplayer, open-world game put on the screen. Free Guy embraces video game absurdism, with action that sees Guy accidentally use power-ups that launch him hundreds of feet in the air, only to fall on his face. As he becomes more skilled, leveling up to impress Millie, the audience is reminded of their own journeys, going from a “noob” to a pro.
Ryan Reynolds’ Performance in ‘Free Guy’ is a Refreshing Switch Up From ‘Deadpool’
Ryan Reynolds is one of the most popular actors for a reason. He delivers performances that are comforting to watch and make audiences laugh, and his approach to Free Guy and how different it is to Deadpool is exactly why this film works so well. While Deadpool is upbeat and funny, it’s his sarcasm that defines him. In contrast, Guy is truly sincere, wearing a toothy smile throughout that frames all of his actions as innocent. This separates him from other action heroes and makes Free Guy a unique experience for action fans, where he isn’t the grizzled warrior, like Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) or the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger).
Instead, the way he falls in love with Millie, making a huge effort to level up just so he can talk to her, makes for a romance and argument in favor of kindness that gives Free Guy a depth one might not expect, layering the story. When Guy is with Millie, Reynolds hunches his shoulders and keeps his head low, giving Guy an adorably meek quality and casting him as an underdog in the audience’s eyes, far removed from how Deadpool is usually perceived.
Overall, there are few better ways to spend your evening than sitting back and relaxing with Free Guy. As far as video game interpretations go, Free Guy is up there with one of the best, understanding the bizarre and unrealistic nature of video games and how you can truly be anyone you want to be when in the game. In doing so, Free Guy also embraces a positive message about changing your life for the better, even when it should be impossible, with Ryan Reynolds carrying that message like he was born to do so. It may not be what he is remembered for, but Free Guy showed a side to Reynolds we don’t often get to see, and it is all the better for it.
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