There is no shortage of entertaining movies out there, but there’s a certain crime thriller that is streaming on Netflix right now that is begging to be watched. Savages, a 2012 movie starring Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, and Salma Hayek, is worth a watch or a re-watch if you haven’t seen it in a while. It’s a fun ride that’s packed with drugs, sex, action, violence, and even more drugs.
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In Savages, best friends Ben and Chon start their own marijuana business in California, and it flourishes beyond what they could have ever expected. In fact, their business becomes so successful that it catches the attention of a Mexican drug cartel. When confronted by the cartel’s drug enforcer, the best friends attempt to abandon their business and flee the country, but things get much more complicated for them.
The cartel kidnaps Ophelia, Ben and Chon’s shared girlfriend, forcing the two best friends to team up with the DEA to get her back while trying to take down the cartel. It turns the film from a light-hearted, positive story of success to a dark and violent drama that will leave you yearning for salvation.
A Cast And Crew Firing On All Cylinders
Savages was directed by Oliver Stone, the creative mind behind classic films like Natural Born Killers, JFK, and Platoon. He and writer Shane Salerno developed the screenplay based on the novel of the same name by Don Winslow. In 2012, the author wrote a prequel to the original novel entitled The Kings of Cool, but that has not been adapted into a movie, at least not yet.
The cast of Savages is filled with talented Hollywood stars, including Aaron-Taylor Johnson, who plays Ben, the businessman who knows how to grow the best marijuana, and Taylor Kitsch, who plays Chon, the military veteran who smuggles the best marijuana seeds out of Afghanistan.
Blake Lively stars as Ophelia (who goes by O), the gorgeous free spirit who dates both Ben and Chon at the same time. John Travolta plays DEA Agent Dennis Cain, while Benicio del Toro plays Miguel “Lado” Arroyo, the Mexican drug cartel enforcer.
Salma Hayek stars as Elena “La Reina” Sánchez, the leader of the drug cartel who proves to be heartless and vindictive, always getting what she wants. This is a standout role for the actress, who often plays the role of a love interest or an antagonist. Her performance in Savages, which is loosely based on Mireya Moreno Carreon, Mexico’s first female cartel boss, earned her a nomination at the 2012 ALMA Awards for Favorite Movie Actress in a Drama/Adventure.
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A Solid Action Thriller For The Weekend
While much of Savages takes place in Laguna Beach, California, most of the filming was actually shot in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The production designer Tomas Voth wanted to use real marijuana plants for the film’s business nursery but wasn’t allowed due to some legal restraints, so they packed the estate full of fake marijuana plants.
The chemistry between Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, and Blake Lively seems very natural on screen, but when the three had to film a sex scene, Taylor Kitsch shared that he was actually very nervous. It was one of the first scenes that was filmed, and he had only known Blake Lively for a few days. Plus, this was right around the time she got married to Ryan Reynolds, so that must have been quite intimidating.
Savages was released in theaters on July 6, 2012, and it earned $16.2 million on its opening weekend. Overall, it managed to earn $82 million against a production budget of $45 million. Even though it wasn’t a box office smash, it still managed to earn back nearly double its production budget.
The film received a lot of positive reviews, with many captivated by the intense action, sultry sex appeal, and the turmoil that the characters have to face. Roger Ebert even gave the film three and a half out of four stars, citing that he was impressed by Oliver Stone’s ability to balance the business and financial aspect of the film with the drug element, revealing just how much they have in common.
If you’re looking for two hours of solid entertainment, then check out Savages while it’s currently streaming on Netflix.
Photos recently surfaced of “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen with what appeared to be a new boyfriend, Kevin Sobieski. Now, days later, the “Housewives” executive producer is opening up about his beau, revealing that he believes him to be the one.
Cohen’s confirmation of his relationship comes days after he received the Variety Creative Impact in Television Award, more than 20 years into his career.
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Cohen took to his SiriusXM show, “Radio Andy,” to confirm that the rumors about him having a boyfriend were true. After being asked about his relationship status by his co-host, he responded in the clip, “I do, and I’m really happy to say that I met the person, you guys.”
After that, the “WWHL” host stated that they met at a Fourth of July party in 2025. He set the scene, recalling, “So, it was 11 months ago, and I saw him from across the party.” Cohen then shared that he came close to not attending the party.
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He continued, “And I dragged myself out. I never get invited to gay parties in the Hamptons anymore, and I was like, ‘You know what? Let me just go.’”
Andy Says He And His New Boyfriend Bonded Right Away
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Cohen continued to recall his first meeting with his now-partner. According to him, “We talked all night. I very methodically put my number in his phone, and apparently I said to him twice that night, ‘I want to make sure this number is right.’”
From there, Andy described his boyfriend as “kind and strong and smart.” He confirmed that his boyfriend has met his two kids, saying, “And he loves my children, and they love him, and I love him.”
He went on, “And we have been so slow, and deliberate, and methodical about introducing getting to know each other and introducing him to the kids and just entering him into the equation of my family so slowly. Cohen then called the process “so easy.”
The “Housewives” executive continued reflecting, noting, “One year later, I still can’t believe I found him.” Regarding why he didn’t confirm the relationship sooner, Cohen said that he wanted to be “smart and slow” about his love life before speaking out.
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Bravo Fans Are Happy For Cohen
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Following Cohen’s confirmation that he’d found love, social media users are weighing in, revealing how happy they are for the host and his boyfriend. One person said on X, “Oh my GOD- listening to this just warmed up my entire soul. I am so, so happy for Andy Cohen.”
Another person noted, “They are both hot. Good for him.” Someone else chimed in, writing, “Yay!! Love this for Andy.” A different Bravo fan wrote, “Good for him….everyone deserves happiness.”
Lastly, another social media user gave their say, “Andy Cohen is not my favorite person by far, but he sounds so happy. Almost teared up when he called the man ‘the one.’ Now I’m actually crying.”
The ‘Watch What Happens Live’ Host Recently Opened Up About His Career
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Cohen received the Variety Creative Impact in Television Award on June 5 at the Newport Beach TV Fest. Ahead of the honor, he opened up in an interview with Variety about his more than two-decade career in media.
Regarding how he organizes his day-to-day life, Cohen stated, “I just hit my deadlines.” He added about his executive producer duties, “I still do notes on every episode of ‘[Real] Housewives’ that there is.” Cohen went on to discuss the state of the “Housewives” franchise as he had just finished a screener of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
According to Variety, he called the latest season “really good,” noting that the show had just exited a “rebuilding phase.” The outlet also noted that he’d just seen an episode of the upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.”
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In discussing how far he’d come in his career, Cohen noted, “I can’t believe all these years into my career, this is what developed. I was told at CBS News [that] I was too cross-eyed to be on television. Then I was in charge of programming at Bravo at a time when no network executive could ever be in front of the camera. I have bucked the system and won.”
Andy Cohen Has A New Book Coming Out
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In addition to his work with Bravo and his radio show, Cohen has published multiple books and even has a publishing imprint, Andy Cohen Books. In April 2026, the “Watch What Happens” live host announced his newest book, “Andy’s Bravo Scrapbook.”
He said in the Instagram announcement, “I’ve been working on it for a while. You can say I’ve been working on it for 20 years because this is the ultimate Bravo coffee table book. It’s the ultimate Bravo photo album.”
“Andy’s Bravo Scrapbook” will be released on October 20.
As an older, somewhat casual anime fan, I have mixed feelings about classic shows getting rebooted or otherwise revived. For example, I really love Dragon Ball Z Kai because it turns the most iconic shonen into an all-killer, no-filler thrill ride. However, Sailor Moon Crystal left me a little cold. It similarly cut out the notorious filler of the earlier anime, but the newer animation lost some of the over-the-top charm of the original series. Because of this, I was a tad nervous when I heard that Ranma ½ was getting remade. How well, I wondered, could a new show do justice to the original, genderbending masterpiece?
As it turns out, pretty damn well! To my surprise, the new Ranma ½ (2024) is a very faithful adaptation of the manga that preserves all of the franchise’s trademark weirdness. The show has something of a split personality: it’s got wholesome messages about love, friendship, and family, but it’s also got some of the kinkiest and downright raunchiest scenes you’ll find outside of hentai. Oh, and did I mention there’s more nudity in any given season than you’ll find in a vintage Playboy? To see what the fuss is about and possibly find your new favorite anime, you can currently stream Ranma ½ on Netflix.
A Tale Of Two Genres
The premise of Ranma ½ is that a young warrior, Ranma Saotome, is pledged to marry a beautiful young woman. Just one problem: while training in China, Ranma and his father fell into cursed springs. Now, all it takes is a splash of cold water to turn Ranma from a strapping young male to a generously proportioned young female, and hot water changes him back. This condition makes it harder for Ranma to fit in when he moves in with his bride-to-be’s wacky family and begins attending high school. But he slowly learns more about himself and about women while battling one bizarre new challenger after another.
In the best possible way, Ranma ½ feels like a love child of two very different anime genres: slice of life and action/adventure. How does that work? Basically, Ranma is a warrior who is always training with his father, and he’s engaged (more or less) to the toughest girl in town. Collectively, these two have to do plenty of conventional fighting, settling conflicts with one perfectly-placed kick after another. But their biggest villains (like martial arts gymnasts, ice skating champs, and even lovesick students) all have the mouthfeel of low-stakes, local drama. Tonally, Ranma ½ is like a cross between shows like Komi Can’t Communicate and Dragon Ball Z.
It’s an audacious approach to storytelling, one that could have easily proven overly boring or overly derivative. Against all the odds, though, Ranma ½ finds its groove right away and manages to tell a beautiful, brilliant story unlike anything you’ve seen before.
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When Wholesome Meets Raunchy
Ranma ½ is more than just a tale of two genres; it’s also a tale of two tones. Much of the show is relatively wholesome, with a narrative driven by a surprisingly engaging will they, won’t they love story. The series is also filled with wholesome messages about friendship, dedication, self-acceptance, and so much more, giving it squeaky-clean themes you wouldn’t normally find outside of an after-school special. At the same time, this otherwise wholesome show is hilariously raunchy, with Ranma having her naked breasts out for far too much runtime. The juxtaposition is surreal, with characters giving and receiving wholesome life advice while showing off their entire birthday suit.
Basically, Ranma ½ manages to perfectly ride the line between being wholesome and being raunchy. As mentioned above, the sugar-sweet messages about personal growth are undercut by spicy scene after spicy scene of swinging breasts. At the same time, the show avoids being overly explicit: in place of sex scenes, we get endless scenes of characters sharing baths together. Oh, and the nipples that were so abundant in the original Ranma ½ are completely absent here, a somewhat controversial creative choice. On one hand, this makes important scenes less (ahem) titillatingly distracting. On the other hand, having every woman look like a Barbie doll under her clothes is its own flavor of distracting!
A Surprisingly Kinky Anime
The new Ranma ½ is fairly true to the original show; like many anime revivals, it is designed to cut out some annoying filler and serve as a more faithful adaptation of the original manga. But I was much younger when I watched the earlier anime series, and I was too focused on all the boobies to notice something fairly obvious: Ranma ½ is deeply, obviously, and super-shockingly kinky. Like, the gender-bending exploits of Ranma (which force him to explore womanhood while forcing his fiancée Akana to explore her sexuality) are just the start, and the series just gets weirder with each episode.
For example, one character turns into a pig when splashed with cold water; in animal form, he snuggles up to Ranma’s fiancée each night, which makes Euphoria’s pet play seem downright tame. Later, some pig-related shenanigans have this guy wearing a day collar in his human form while his new master tries to track him down. The entire show is filled with guys who clearly have a fetish for female domination and dudes discovering, all while Ranma discovers a love of exhibitionism in showing off a beautiful female body. Mercifully, none of this kinkiness disrupts character development, but it adds an extra layer of transgressive naughtiness to every second of its raunchy runtime.
The Messiest Love Story Ever Told
Based on the description above, you might think that Ranma ½ is mostly a sex comedy. However, this is a show ultimately driven by romance rather than raunch. While there are plenty of spicy shenanigans and kinky character moments throughout, the central story revolves around Ranma and Akane’s adorably messy relationship. The characters have amazing chemistry and manage to strike the perfect “will they, won’t they” romantic balance as they banter from one episode to the next. This approach to relationship-building feels remarkably modern, and the show will resonate particularly well with any anime aficionados who are fans of the “enemies to lovers” trope.
Ranma ½ is, ultimately, a show with a little something for everyone. It’s got fun characters, engrossing slice-of-life adventures, and some of the craziest fights you’ll find outside Shonen. On top of that, the show features the most extensive nudity and weirdest sexual situations you’ll find outside of Cinemax. You can currently stream Ranma ½ on Netflix, so you’re just a click away from a modern revival of the ‘80s most ambitious anime. If nothing else, this is the show that figured out the secret to making everyone care about gender studies: boobies, boobies, and more boobies!
At the height of the popularity of The Hunger Games, in book form and its wildly successful film franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence, Hollywood was all in on adapting Young Adult novel series for the big screen, particularly ones set in a dystopian world. In 2014, 20th Century Studios’ answer to The Hunger Games was The Maze Runner, an action-adventure science fiction three-part franchise based on the books by James Dashner starring Dylan O’Brien.
At the helm of all three movies, which included two sequels, The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure, was Wes Ball, who would later direct 2024’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The trilogy’s finale, released in 2018, is now available to stream on HBO Max. Running at 143 minutes and rounded out by a stacked supporting cast, The Maze Runner: The Death Cure is an ambitious conclusion that blends The Hunger Games‘ teen uprising with the technological nightmare of Blade Runner.
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‘The Death Cure’ Was an Audacious, Divisive Conclusion to the Maze Runner Series
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It’s a miracle audiences received a third installment in the Maze Runner franchise at all, as Dylan O’Brien’s near-fatal on-set accident while performing a stunt in The Scorch Trials nearly jeopardized not just the series, but also the bright future of one of Hollywood’s youngest leading men, who recently was fantastic in Sam Raimi‘s Send Help. Based on Dashner’s novel of the same name, The Death Cure follows the Gladers as they team up with the Right Arm resistance to infiltrate a fortified city and make it out alive while trying to prevent WCKD from experimenting on immune children in this labyrinthine last city. It’s all been leading up to this, with much of the drama stemming from the confrontation between leader Thomas (O’Brien) and Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), who betrayed the team by joining the wicked WCKD.
Continuing the success of the previous films, The Death Cure thrived at the box office, grossing $288 million worldwide, though not in the states, as nearly 80% of its gross came from the international market. Its reception was mixed at best, with praise going towards the film’s impressive production design and spectacle, but the thinly veiled character construction and dense runtime overpowered its cinematic bravura. The excess and bloat within the film’s elaborate sets and narrative scope signaled that the post-Hunger GamesYA boom needed a resting period.
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‘The Death Cure’ Raised the Stakes for YA Dystopian Science Fiction Movies
Each installment of The Maze Runner was instantly lent an extra layer of gravitas thanks to its inspired supporting cast, which included Will Poulter, Patricia Clarkson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aidan Gillen, and Giancarlo Esposito. For The Death Cure, the series added the indelible screen presence of Walton Goggins, playing Lawrence, the rebellion leader taking the group into the vaunted Last City. The Justified star, in particular, steals the show in this epic fight for liberty as an enigmatic, dangerous voice of the suppressed. After leading the series across two movies, Dylan O’Brien earns his status as one of the icons of YA cinema, and audiences are fortunate to watch Thomas’ evolution during this span.
The movie features Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy.
It’s no surprise that Wes Ball was later granted the opportunity to re-imagine Planet of the Apes in 2024, as his Maze Runner trilogy treats itself as a major tentpole franchise with its handsomely crafted sets, action sequences, and dramatic thrust. Movies with this much lore and elaborate plot mechanics are often alienating to the casual viewer, but Ball’s accessible deployment of action and sci-fi tropes makes this world translatable to those unfamiliar with the source material, or even for those who haven’t seen the previous movies. The director is currently at the helm of the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, which is set to be one of the marquee releases on the 2027 calendar. The Death Cure‘s virtuosic craft will draw parallels to the dystopian dreamscape of Blade Runner. The universe appears to be technologically cutting-edge, but in reality, society is collapsing under itself.
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There’s no getting around its inherent flaws, notably the messy script that features far too many endings and characters that are operating on re-heated beats. Maze Runner fans probably wanted something more gratifying on a story level, but as a feat of action/sci-fi filmmaking, The Death Cure cashed in on the triumphant success of its predecessors and the popularity of YA dystopian adaptations.
“Summer House” cast member West Wilson is reacting to his co-star’s lethal characterization of him during the recent reunion. On an episode of his podcast, Wilson broke his silence on Dara Levitan’s statements about how he allegedly treats women he’s romantically linked to. According to Wilson, hearing Levitan’s comments cut him to the core, and he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about them since.
For those who might’ve missed it, Levitan blasted Wilson during the “Summer House” reunion, stating that the Missouri-native has a tendency to play the women he shows a romantic interest in.
“The biggest pattern in his life is that it is the West show … The biggest concern of his consistently is being well-liked and well-received. And he doesn’t prioritize treating the women he is linked to romantically with the same respect as he does anybody else in his life,” she said.
Levitan added, “I just foresee him for a very long time wanting someone who will mold and fold and fit into his life without excuse or complaint.”
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During the reunion, Wilson didn’t have much of a reaction to Levitan’s comments about him. However, on his “Show Me Something” podcast, the sports journalist said that the words hit him harder than it may have appeared.
“Obviously, it hurts a little more to have a friend, like, really f-cking cook you like that in that moment. I’ve thought about it probably every f-cking day since then,” Wilson said to his co-host.
While he believed Levitan’s comments were “valid,” Wilson said hearing his co-star’s thoughts about how he treats women was “a lot to take in.”
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According to a previous report from The Blast, Wilson’s friend, KJ Dillard, also criticized him for how he has treated the women in his life.
“I know people make mistakes. I’m someone that gives grace, trust me,” Dillard said. “I’ve made plenty of mistakes, and people have given me grace, but it just seems like he’s not learning from his mistakes.”
During the reunion, Dillard compared Wilson to his father, with whom he’s said he has had a strained relationship. “My dad was a very womanizing player, and my mom had to deal with so much sh-t,” he said. “So that’s why I am hurting, West. Because I don’t like that sh-t.”
Continuing, Dillard said, “I grew up watching that firsthand, and it destroyed my family. My dad’s a habitual liar. He lies to everyone but then puts on this persona like he’s got everything together, and he makes people feel good.”
Wilson Was In The Hot Seat Due To His Unexpected Relationship With Amanda Batula
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The biggest reason Wilson was in the hot seat during the “Summer House” reunion was due to his romance with Amanda Batula. The pair confirmed their relationship in March 2026 after months of speculation. Their connection also came on the heels of Wilson’s attempt to rekindle things with his ex-girlfriend and Batula’s former best friend, Ciara Miller.
Bravo OG Carl Radke wasn’t happy with Wilson’s performance at the reunion, saying the 31-year-old struggled to take responsibility for his role in hurting his friends. “I think a lot of us were hoping to feel the feeling you get when someone actually apologizes and takes accountability,” said Radke. “Especially watching it now, I didn’t feel it, and that’s what’s hard.”
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It’ll be interesting to see who is included in the “Summer House” season 11 cast, given reports that Wilson was getting axed from the lineup.
Bravo Vice President of Current Production Josh Brown responded to the rumors, though, saying that the reports were “premature” and false.
“We’re still figuring out the cast. Anything that people are reading—we’re just not there yet,” Brown said, according to a previous report from The Blast.
Brown also shared that casting decisions for “Summer House” usually occur around the end of June, just before the July 4th holiday.
“We’re definitely talking about casting, and we’re obviously talking about next season a lot, but no final decisions have been made yet,” he added.
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After a splashy premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, John Travolta‘s directorial debut — Propeller One-Way Night Coach — was released on Apple TV on May 29. It’s an unusual movie, primarily because it barely qualifies as a feature. Propeller One-Way Night Coach comes in at a lean 61 minutes and unfolds largely during a cross-country flight to Los Angeles aboard a Lockheed plane in the 1960s. Travolta plays the supporting role of the plane’s pilot, while the child protagonist is played by Clark Shotwell. Propeller One-Way Night Coach took the number one spot on the global Apple TV rankings upon debut. However, its reign was short-lived.
According to FlixPatrol, the movie was overtaken within a week by Apple’s platform-defining blockbuster F1. The sports drama emerged as a massive theatrical hit in 2025, grossing nearly $635 million worldwide and securing four Oscar nominations, including in the Best Picture category. Starring Brad Pittas a veteran race car driver who is summoned to save a faltering Formula One team, the movie received near-unanimous acclaim and set new benchmarks for how well streaming films could do in theaters.
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Netflix seems to be taking a page out of Apple’s playbook with the upcoming The Adventures of Cliff Booth and Greta Gerwig‘s Narnia reboot. F1 currently holds a “Certified Fresh” 82% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Driven by Brad Pitt’s laidback magnetism and sporting a souped-up engine courtesy of Joseph Kosinski’s kinetic direction, F1 The Movie brings vintage cool across the finish line.”
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Collider Exclusive · Action Hero Quiz Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner? Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt
Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.
🎖️Rambo
🍸James Bond
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🏺Indiana Jones
🔧John McClane
🎭Ethan Hunt
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You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner? The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.
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You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel? How you get there is half the mission.
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You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do? This is when you find out what someone is really made of.
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The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest? Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.
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How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission? Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.
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Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them? The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.
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Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do? Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.
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What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace? A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.
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Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with? No one comes without baggage. The question is whether you can carry it together.
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It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now? The last question is the most honest one.
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Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.
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Rambo
Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.
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James Bond
Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.
Indiana Jones
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Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.
John McClane
Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.
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Ethan Hunt
Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.
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The response to Propeller One-Way Night Coach, on the other hand, has been mixed. The movie currently holds a 55% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, although the audience score of 71% is slightly higher. Reviewing the film for Collider, Emma Kiely described it as “equal parts heinous and hysterical,” and wrote that “Travolta’s attempt at screenwriting and directing will go down as one of the most atrocious debuts ever committed to screen.” It’s only a matter of time before Apple’s other holdover hits — The Gorge, Greyhound, and Fountain of Youth — overtake Travolta’s film; they’re already gaining on it.
Years after leaving the Playboy mansion and stepping into the real estate world, Kendra Wilkinson is now sharing that the career path has not been a bed of roses.
The former Playboy model earned her real estate license in 2020 and quickly began building a name for herself in the industry.
From closing deals to starring in a series that followed her journey as an agent, Wilkinson appeared to be thriving in her new profession. However, she is now shedding light on the challenges she faces in her job.
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Over the weekend, Wilkinson got candid on her social media, reflecting on the emotional toll of her profession despite her passion for the work.
“I don’t feel good,” Wilkinson admitted in her Instagram post. “I have to smile like everything is ok when it just isn’t.” The 40-year-old went on to explain that her field isn’t just about buying and selling homes, but it’s about people.
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She then spoke about the difficulties she has experienced as a woman working in that industry. “Being a woman sometimes surrounded by men is scary, feels like there’s no room for me a lot of the time even when I do my part of the job,” Wilkinson wrote.
The reality TV star added that she chose the line of work not because of fame, but because she needed to rebuild her life after a divorce and being alone. However, she feels like her celebrity status has been exploited by others.
“Unfortunately, I’ve hit a major wall with people,” the former TV personality shared. “People have used me for my celebrity and spit me out even though I don’t even see myself as a celebrity; people still do.”
Amid the challenges, Wilkinson questioned whether she should quit or continue, admitting she is scared and uncertain as to “what to do at this moment in time.”
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Kendra Wilkinson Previously Stepped Away From The Industry
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Wilkinson’s latest revelation comes two years after she temporarily put her professional ambitions on hold to focus on other priorities.
As The Blast reported, she explained at the time that she wanted to dedicate more energy to her mental well-being and her two children, son Hank IV and daughter Alijah, whom she shares with ex-husband Hank Baskett.
Even then, Wilkinson acknowledged that the job was hard and suggested she might eventually return.
The ‘Kendra Sells Hollywood’ Star Dealt With Depression
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Wilkinson has since been open about her mental health journey, even reflecting on the panic attack that sent her to the hospital in 2024.
Per The Blast, she recalled the incident, saying she was unable to breathe, her chest tightening as fear took over, leaving her in tears and confusion. Wilkinson added that it felt like she had “hit rock bottom” and was “dying of depression.”
She connected much of her pain to her twenties when she starred on “Girls Next Door.” Although that chapter had ended, she admitted that it “messed up” her life, and the impact has lingered, leaving her to confront the trauma only now.
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Wilkinson Addressed Criticism About Her Appearance
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While opening up about personal challenges, Wilkinson has also responded to criticism surrounding her looks. In March, the former model shut down negative comments and embraced the natural changes that come with aging.
According to The Blast, she shared a selfie and explained that although she once relied on filters, she now prefers to show herself exactly as she is.
“I’ve seen many people comment saying I’ve aged ‘poorly,’ and that is ok. I’m ok with aging ‘poorly,’” she wrote, adding that she is happier now than ever before.
Kendra Wilkinson Shared Weight Loss Update
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Alongside pushing back against critics, Wilkinson has remained committed to her personal health goals.
Three months ago, she revealed that she planned to use a GLP-1 medication as part of her weight-loss journey. Now, she is sharing an encouraging update on her progress.
In a recent post, the “Kendra on Top” star appeared noticeably slimmer, wearing an oversized brown blazer paired with fitted black pants and a nude camisole.
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Wilkinson proudly revealed that she could once again fit into her size-six jeans, describing the moment as “exciting.”
As reported by The Blast, she explained in the caption that she has been approaching the process with patience and purpose. Wilkinson noted that the number on the scale is not her main focus. Instead, she is driven by a desire to regain her energy, feel more like herself, and improve her overall well-being.
On Friday, June 5, Blueface stepped out on the red carpet at the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards. Blue, who appeared at the 2nd Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards but donned a shirtless suit, now surprisingly opted for the full look.
In addition to his blue suit, Blue also wore a white dress shirt and accessorized with a red tie, and completed the look with black dress shoes.
See the photos below.
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Social Media Users Can’t Stop Talkin’ About One Thing
Social media users reacted to Blueface’s dapper suit in TSR’s comment section. However, many couldn’t help but point out one thing.
Instagram user @tuggawolfie wrote, “Who tied his tie ?”
While Instagram user @neevafbaybe added, “THE TIE IS PISSING ME OFF”
Instagram user @s3kbabyy_ wrote, “I hate that he messed up his handsome face 😭”
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While Instagram user @gorjuss.esq added, “He looks like a shady salesman 😂”
Instagram user @mexhimxher wrote, “He sell cars with Matilda father”
While Instagram user @lolo_bangzz added, “Looking like a public defender on the weekdays and a used car salesman on the weekends suit.. 😩😩🙏🏽”
Instagram user @catone_2_funny_ wrote, “He look like a public defender 🤣”
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While Instagram user @ladawn_altruistic_breeze added, “Lmao I know this ain’t the Proud Family suit he wore few years ago for Halloween😂😂😂I knew this suit looked familiar lol”
Instagram user @callmemeg__ wrote, “Public defender”
While Instagram user @_soul.beautiful_ added, “Not bad. He could have left the tie at home tho 👔”
Instagram user @elishajeantee wrote, “At least fix your tie 😂”
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While Instagram user @djkxntry added, “His tie done pissed me off”
Before Blueface Stepped Out Wearing A Suit, He Turned Heads With A Generous Gesture
Before Blueface popped out in his suit, he turned heads with a generous gesture for Jackilyn Martinez, the mother of Soulja Boy’s son. As The Shade Room previously reported, Martinez had taken to social media and joked about needing money for her rent. Ultimately, Blue offered to pay her rent. However, Martinez didn’t find his gesture flattering — especially because she was granted a defamation payout from him, one that he allegedly hasn’t paid.
Brendan Fraser as General Dwight Eisenhower in Pressure.Image via Focus Features.
Despite competition from over half a dozen major titles at the domestic box office this weekend, Focus Features continued to reap the rewards of counter-programming the World War II drama thriller Pressure. Starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott, the movie debuted with $5.5 million last week, and managed to retain a spot on the domestic top 10 list in its sophomore frame. The leaderboard was topped by Paramount’s Scary Movie reboot, which debuted with a terrific $55 million. Meanwhile, last week’s record-breaking horror hit, Backrooms, slipped to the number three spot behind Masters of the Universe, which grossed just under $30 million. Pressure, on the other hand, held strong at number nine, despite having a lower theater count (around 1,800) of any movie above it on the list.
Pressure grossed $3 million in its second weekend, registering a 48% drop. It’s succeeding on the strength of solid reviews and an even more enthusiastic response from its core audience of older men. Pressure now holds a “Certified Fresh” 86% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 95% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Finding a fresh angle on one of the most dramatized days in military history, Pressure is a brainy war film that derives most of its thrills from Andrew Scott’s simmering performance.” Scott plays the British meteorologist who takes it upon himself to convince U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower to delay the Allied invasion of Europe by one day.
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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.
🪜Parasite
🌀Everything Everywhere
☢️Oppenheimer
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🐦Birdman
🪙No Country for Old Men
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What kind of film experience do you actually want? The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.
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Which idea grabs you most in a film? Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?
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How do you like your story told? Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.
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What makes a truly great antagonist? The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?
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What do you want from a film’s ending? The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?
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Which setting pulls you in most? Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.
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What cinematic craft impresses you most? Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.
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What kind of main character do you root for? The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.
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How do you feel about a film that takes its time? Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.
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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema? The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?
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The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…
Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.
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Parasite
You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.
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Oppenheimer
You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.
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Birdman
You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.
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No Country for Old Men
You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.
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Here’s How Much ‘Pressure’ Has Grossed at the Box Office
Directed by Anthony Maras, who previously made the nail-biting siege thriller Hotel Mumbai, Pressure is the latest in a new line of World War II movies that provide solid comfort for their target audience and do stupendously well on home video. With $11 million in the bank, Pressure is poised to surpass the $14 million domestic haul of Nuremberg, starring Russell Croweand Rami Malek. In 10 days, the movie has quadrupled the domestic box-office haul of the 2016 WWII film Anthropoid, starring Cillian Murphy as one of the real-life Czech soldiers who executed an assassination plot against a high-ranking Nazi official. You can watch Pressure in theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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