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Over 40 Years Later, Horror Still Hasn’t Topped This Movie’s Perfect Ending
John Carpenter‘s The Thing has one of the greatest opening scenes in horror history. Before the story has even really begun, the movie tells audiences exactly what they’re about to watch. A terrified sled dog tears across the Antarctic snow while a helicopter chases it overhead. The men inside fire rifles, toss grenades, and scream warnings that nobody at the American research station can understand. It feels absurd the first time you watch it. Why would anyone go to those lengths to kill a dog?
By the time the credits roll, that opening scene has transformed into one of the most devastating moments in the movie. The Norwegians weren’t hunting an animal. They were desperately trying to stop the end of the world. It’s one of countless examples of how The Thing rewards repeat viewings, but it’s the movie’s final moments that have kept audiences coming back for more than four decades. Plenty of horror movies have tried to end with an unforgettable twist or shocking reveal. None have managed to craft a finale as perfect as The Thing.
‘The Thing’ Understands That Fear Is Stronger Than Answers
Most horror movies spend their final act pulling back the curtain. They explain the monster’s origin, reveal the killer’s identity, or find a way to defeat the evil once and for all. Audiences are conditioned to expect closure, even if that closure comes at a terrible cost. The Thing refuses to play by those rules. After the destruction of Outpost 31, only R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell) and Childs (Keith David) remain alive. Destruction surrounds them and survival looks bleak. The alien may be dead, or it may be sitting just a few feet away wearing a familiar face. MacReady offers Childs a bottle of whiskey, the two exchange exhausted glances, and they simply wait. That’s it.
There is no confession, final transformation, or triumphant reveal that humanity has been saved. Carpenter cuts to black before the audience gets what it wants, forcing everyone to sit with the exact same uncertainty consuming the characters themselves. The brilliance of that decision is that The Thing was never really about defeating the creature, it was about the paranoia the creature creates. Throughout the movie, Carpenter slowly dismantles every form of trust between the survivors. Blood tests become life-or-death interrogations. Every conversation carries suspicion. Every glance could be a lie. Friends become threats because anyone could already be infected without knowing it. By the end, that paranoia has infected the audience just as completely.
Every Possible Answer Makes the Ending Better
For more than 40 years, fans have debated whether Childs is really the Thing. Others argue MacReady has been infected. Some believe neither man is compromised, and they’re simply accepting their inevitable deaths together. Entire theories have been built around the bottle of whiskey, the characters’ breath in the freezing air, the direction Childs came from, and even subtle lighting choices. The remarkable part is that none of those theories actually matter. If Childs is the Thing, humanity may already be doomed. If MacReady is the Thing, the ending becomes even more tragic because Childs never stood a chance. If they’re both human, the alien has already won anyway by destroying their ability to trust each other.
Every interpretation reinforces the same central idea: the monster doesn’t just imitate people, it destroys certainty itself. That’s why revealing the truth would weaken the movie rather than strengthen it. Any definitive answer instantly closes the conversation. Ambiguity keeps The Thing alive even after the credits roll, because every viewer becomes another participant in the paranoia.
Horror Has Been Chasing This Ending Ever Since


It’s easy to find horror movies with bigger twists, bloodier finales, or louder last-minute scares. What’s far harder to find is an ending that feels this complete. The final scene works because it isn’t trying to surprise the audience with one last trick. It’s the inevitable conclusion to everything the movie has been building from its opening minutes. By stripping away certainty, Carpenter forces viewers to experience the same fear as his characters. We don’t leave The Thing wondering what happened because the movie forgot to answer the question. We leave wondering because that uncertainty is the point.
More than 40 years later, audiences are still arguing over those last few minutes, and every new theory only proves why Carpenter made the right choice. Horror has produced countless unforgettable endings since 1982, but none have captured the same perfect balance of dread, ambiguity, and thematic payoff. Some mysteries are meant to be solved, but The Thing understood that the most terrifying ones never should be.
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June 25, 1982
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109 minutes
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John Carpenter
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Bill Lancaster, John W. Campbell Jr.
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David Foster, Lawrence Turman
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13 Full Coverage Boat Neck Tops That Deliver ‘Rich Girl’ Elegance
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Finding a top that offers a little more coverage without appearing overly modest or boxy-looking sounds easy, but in reality it’s no small feat. However, there’s one timeless silhouette that fashion lovers keep coming back to, year after year. The boat neckline sits gracefully across the collarbone and extends toward the shoulders, offering more coverage than a scoop or V-neck, highlighting one of the most elegant parts of the body.
Originally inspired by classic sailor shirts, the boat neck has evolved into a quiet luxury staple that never seems to go out of style. Whether paired with tailored trousers, relaxed denim, linen shorts or flowing skirts, it instantly makes any outfit feel more refined. To help you level up your closet, we’ve rounded up some of the chicest boat neck tops from Amazon that prove this silhouette belongs in every summer wardrobe.
13 Full Coverage Boat Neck Tops That Deliver ‘Rich Girl’ Elegance
1. Everyday Elegance: Lightly crinkled fabric and a ruched waist make this delicate sleeveless top feel a little bit more intentional than your average tank. It’s polished enough to wear out to dinner, yet laid-back enough for running daily errands.
2. Layering MVP: A sleek sleeveless silhouette gives the classic boat neckline a modern update. Style it on its own or under a cardigan, blazer or button-down for an easy transitional outfit.
3. Basic But Better: Ribbed fabric adds subtle texture to this elevated tee, while the elegant neckline keeps the look feeling mature. You’ll reach for it whether you’re dressing up for date night, weekend brunch or keeping things simple for everyday activities.
4. Effortless Drape: Dramatic batwing sleeves create beautiful movement while the cinched waist tastefully accentuates your figure. The result is a top that’s polished, flattering and anything but bulky.
5. French-Girl Flair: Clean lines and a timeless silhouette somehow manage to make this boat neck top feel Parisian chic. Style it with straight-leg jeans and ballet flats for a model off-duty look.
6. Office-Ready: Long bell sleeves and a flattering boat neckline transform a basic silhouette into a statement piece. Pair it with tailored trousers and loafers for an outfit that is equal parts retro and totally on trend.
7. Modern Twist: An asymmetrical hem gives this classic neckline a fresh, of-the-moment feel that skews ever so slightly Y2K. It’s a subtle statement that remains incredibly wearable.
8. Coastal Classic: A breathable linen blend makes this top one you’ll reach for on the hottest summer days. The elegant neckline turns an otherwise basic top into a vacation-ready piece you won’t want to leave home without.
9. Flirty and Feminine: Soft batwing sleeves create an airy silhouette that skims the body in the most flattering way. It offers comfortable coverage without feeling oversized or slouchy.
10. Easy Essential: Gentle ruching creates shape while the boat neckline makes this otherwise simple tee feel styled and sophisticated. It’s flattering from every angle.
11. Quiet Luxury Vibes: A sweater-knit texture gives this top a rich, straight-out-of-the-country-club look. It’s the kind of piece you’d find hidden in an upscale boutique.
12. Fresh Florals: This cheerful blouse is dressy, versatile and instantly elevates any outfit. The neckline takes center stage, proving that full coverage doesn’t mean compromising style.
13. Sleek Staple: Say goodbye to tomboyish long-sleeve tees, because this ruched boatneck top is as feminine and flattering as it gets. It’s an easy way to make jeans, trousers and skirts feel like a photo-worthy fashion moment.
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Lindsie Chrisley’s Surprising Comment After DUI Arrest
“Chrisley Knows Best” star Lindsie Chrisley has broken her silence on her May 2026 DUI arrest on a new episode of her “Coffee Convos” podcast.
The reality star, 36, made headlines earlier this year after she was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, attempting to evade police, reckless driving, and a slew of other charges while driving her car in Georgia.
According to Lindsie Chrisley, she’s dealt with mental health struggles over the last year, adding that it’s caused many problems in her personal life.
Speaking with MTV veteran Kailyn Lowry on their shared podcast, Lindsie said she takes her ongoing legal woes very seriously. She said that she hasn’t been able to comment publicly because she’s stayed off social media and deleted all the apps from her phone. “If people are sending me messages, I’m not getting them,” she said.
According to TMZ, Lindsie was arrested and booked in jail in Georgia in May 2026 before bonding out the next day. She told the publication that she was pulled over for speeding past a car on a two-lane road after trying to avoid being hit by another car that swerved to avoid an animal.
Lindsie Chrisley Has Struggled With Her Mental Health Over The Last Year
During the podcast episode, Lindsie admitted that she’s struggled with her mental health over the last year. She mentioned her life as a public figure, adding that while she enjoys what she does, it can cause issues for her and those around her.
“When you share so openly things about your personal life in your job, it can cause a lot of problems. I do think the emotional state that I’ve been in over the last year, some of that has been from investing in what listeners are saying or investing in what the Reddit folks are saying online and the conspiracy theories and all the things,” she said.
Lindsie Chrisley Is Asking The Audience For Grace As She Navigates Her Ongoing Legal Troubles
Lindsie further opened up about the situation on an episode of her “Southern Tea” podcast and asked the audience for “grace” as she navigates her ongoing legal troubles. While she couldn’t say much, Lindsie assured her listeners that she was taking her situation “very seriously.” As she prepares to deal with the matter head-on, Lindsie explained that her focus is on moving forward, growing, and “respecting” the legal process.
She also said that her arrest and subsequent legal problems have forced her to settle down and reflect on where she’s at in her life. “I do think that this was, kind of, a hard-stop moment for me to be like, ‘OK, everything needs to get in line and sh-t needs to be gotten in order because you cannot continue going down the path of operating off of heartbreak and betrayal and lack of confidence,’” she said.
“Like, you cannot continue carrying that every single day because I’m just going to sit in it.’ I think I’ve sat in it long enough. Not to make light of anything, but it was a great time-out for me,” she added.
Lindsie’s Ex-Boyfriend Was Arrested And Took A Bloody Mugshot
In addition to the DUI drama, Lindsie made headlines in April 2026 when her ex-boyfriend went viral due to his bloody mugshot. According to The Blast, Lindsie and her boyfriend allegedly got into a heated altercation that resulted in the man going “berserk” after Lindsie tried to leave.
A source said that her ex-boyfriend was the one who called local authorities, but due to the visible injuries on Lindsie’s body, he was the one arrested and booked on a count of aggravated assault. His mugshot made its rounds primarily because he looked disheveled and had a bloody streak running down the side of his face.
It was a surprising turn of events, given that, before that, the man had asked Lindsie’s father, Todd Chrisley, for her hand in marriage in a heartfelt Instagram post in July 2025.
Drama Between Lindsie And Her Family

And speaking of Todd, the reality star turned convicted felon previously said that he’s done with his eldest daughter, claiming that she’s hurt him and his family in immeasurable ways.
“I don’t know many ways you can spin this sh-t. I’m over it. I’m not talking about this stuff anymore,” Todd said on “Chrisley Confessions,” per The Blast. “It’s unfortunate that we have to get up to this again, and we have to start addressing the same sh-t that we’ve addressed for six years or longer.”
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4 Best New TV Shows to Watch This Weekend (July 18-19)
This week’s new shows have a whole lot of action – both on and off the sports field.
At the top of Watch With Us’ binge list is Prime Video’s Ride or Die, which asks the question, “What would happen if Thelma & Louise were ass-kicking action heroes?”
Apple TV continues its hot streak with Lucky, a crime thriller starring one of Hollywood’s best young actresses, Anya Taylor-Joy.
And sports fans are in for a treat this weekend with the debut of Will Ferrell’s new Netflix comedy, The Hawk, the return of the football docuseries Quarterback and the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
‘Ride or Die’ Season 1 – Prime Video

Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham in Ride or Die. Prime Video
How well do you know your best friend? That’s what former attorney and now discontented housewife Debbie (Octavia Spencer) asks herself when her BFF for decades, Judith (Hannah Waddingham), reveals a secret she’s been hiding from her for years – she’s really an elite assassin! With Debbie’s life in jeopardy, Judith has no choice but to protect her friend the only way she knows how – by killing lots of people with knives, guns and even her bare hands.
It sounds like a setup for an entertaining action-comedy film, but Ride or Die is an eight-episode series, with each episode clocking in at around 50 minutes. That’s the show’s primary weakness – this story is really better served in a tightly placed, 100-minute movie. But it’s still worth streaming for its two charismatic stars, who are given ample opportunities to showcase their skills in comedy, drama and punching guys in the face. Spencer and Waddingham are clearly having fun playing their complicated characters, and you’ll have fun watching them.
‘Lucky’ Season 1 – Apple TV

Anya Taylor-Joy in ‘Lucky’. Apple TV
Luciana “Lucky” Armstrong (Anya Taylor-Joy) usually lives up to her name – she’s been lucky conning people out of money. But when she gets involved in a multi-million dollar heist that goes horribly wrong, her luck runs out – fast. With her cohort and husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), missing, and a mob boss, Priscilla (Annette Bening), who wants the money Lucky owes her yesterday, Lucky will have to rely on her wits and, yes, a little luck, to make it out alive.
Apple TV has been killing it this summer, with the horror-comedy Widow’s Bay reaping multiple 2026 Emmy nominations and the thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed becoming one of this season’s most binge-worthy shows. Lucky is just as good – and addictive – as those shows, with a never-better Taylor-Joy sinking her teeth into a role that’s part action heroine, part femme fatale and all fun.
The first two episodes are streaming now, with each subsequent episode released every Wednesday until the season finale on August 19.
‘Quarterback’ Season 3 – Netflix
Since its debut in 2023, Netflix’s Quarterback series has captivated both sports fans and viewers who’ve never touched a pigskin in their lives. The show transcends its sport by focusing on the complex humans underneath the helmets and shoulder pads. Season 1 featured Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota, while season 2 showcased Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Cousins.
In Quarterback season 3, four players are featured across its seven episodes, all streaming now on Netflix: Joe Flacco, Cam Ward, Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels. Some highlights include Ward’s journey as an NFL rookie during his debut season and football veteran Flacco navigating an unexpected trade from the Cleveland Brows to its rival team, the Cincinnati Bengals. In taking a look at the private lives of some of football’s biggest stars, Quarterback makes a compelling case that the more interesting drama happens off the field than on it.
‘The Hawk’ Season 1 – Netflix

Jimmy Tatro and Will Ferrell in The Hawk Netflix
Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (Will Ferrell) is all washed up. A veteran golf pro, he’s won almost every major tournament except one – the U.S. Open. Before he strikes his last golf ball, Lonnie wants to win the one significant trophy that’s eluded him, but his mediocre golf swing, combined with an in-his-prime rival, Golden Fisk (Luke Wilson), stands in his way. Can Lonnie win one last time?
While The Hawk has received mixed reviews from critics, it’s still worth watching to see Ferrell as an athlete still lost in his own ego. He’s supported by a terrific cast of newcomers and vets, including fellow SNL alum Molly Shannon, future Gorilla Grodd Jimmy Tatro and stand-up comedian Fortune Feimster.
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Taylor Sheridan’s Hit Spy Thriller Returns With Its Deadliest Mission Yet
Even though he’s about to begin a new partnership with NBCUniversal, Taylor Sheridan remains the MVP of Paramount with his roster of popular shows. Sheridan first gained recognition as a writer with the films Sicario and Hell or High Water; the latter earned him an Oscar nomination. He went on to write and direct the third in this spiritually connected trilogy of neo-Western films, Wind River, and then pivoted to television with his magnum opus, Yellowstone. The show spawned a franchise that continues to this day, even though Sheridan reportedly no longer has a hands-on involvement in it. The Yellowstone franchise’s two latest installments, Marshals and Dutton Ranch, emerged as massive hits in their own right this year, while Sheridan continues to work on new seasons of his other titles. One of them is about to return with a new season in just a couple of weeks.
In addition to Yellowstone and its two prequels, 1883 and 1923, Sheridan has created several popular shows for Paramount+. The crime dramas Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown have been renewed for fourth and fifth seasons, respectively. Meanwhile, the neo-Western hit Landman has been renewed for a third installment, too. Sheridan’s most recent Paramount+ show, The Madison, received a Season 2 order even before the first batch of episodes premiered. However, the first returning series on Sheridan’s slate is a spy thriller headlined by the Oscar-winning Zoe Saldaña.
Taylor Sheridan’s Spy Thriller Will Face Off Against ‘The Agency’ on Paramount+
We’re talking, of course, about Lioness. The show premiered in 2023 and returned with a second season in 2024. The third season will premiere on August 2, and will offer fresh competition on Paramount+ to the streamer’s other spy title, The Agency. That show, headlined by Michael Fassbender, returned with a second season in June. Lioness also features Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kelly and LaMonica Garrett in supporting roles. The show received mixed-to-positive reviews, with the first season sitting at a 54% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes and the second season displaying a remarkable improvement with a 90% score. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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July 23, 2023
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Paramount+
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John Hillcoat, Anthony Byrne, Paul Cameron, Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan
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Laysla De Oliveira
Cruz Manuelos
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Julianne Moore’s 6 Best Movie Masterpieces, Ranked
Julianne Moore has one of the most dangerous gifts an actor can have. Moore can make emotional exposure feel intelligent. Her characters are rarely simple victims, villains, mothers, lovers, or wives. There is usually something unstable under the surface, something private leaking into public life, and Moore knows exactly how to let that tension show without flattening the person into one clean idea.
That is why this list gets so stacked so fast. Moore fits each world differently, but the charge is always the same. She makes people readable and mysterious at once, which is why her best films keep gaining power the more you sit with them. Other than these six though, Moore has about 70 film credits to her name but these ones win for me.
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‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998)
The Big Lebowski is usually discussed through the Dude (Jeff Bridges), Walter Sobchak (John Goodman), bowling, ransom confusion, nihilists, and the Coens turning detective fiction into a stoned maze. Then Maude Lebowski (Julianne Moore) drops into the movie and changes the flavor of the whole thing. Moore takes a character who could have been a one-joke eccentric artist and makes her one of the smartest people in the room. Maude understands money, sex, image, inheritance, and the absurd male panic swirling around Bunny Lebowski (Tara Reid)’s disappearance.
What makes Moore so funny here is the absolute seriousness of Maude’s self-presentation. The flying harness, the art-world language, the clipped delivery, the refusal to treat the Dude’s confusion as important; all of it feels ridiculous and completely controlled. She wants a child, wants no romantic mess, and sees the Dude as useful in a way that somehow becomes both cold and hilarious. The movie’s chaos keeps pretending to be masculine, but Maude reads the situation cleaner than almost anyone.
5
‘May December’ (2023)
May December is brutal because it understands how people turn scandal into a story they can survive. Gracie Atherton-Yoo (Julianne Moore) lives with Joe Yoo (Charles Melton), the man she began abusing when he was thirteen, and the film does something very uncomfortable with that history. It keeps the domestic surface calm enough to show how denial becomes routine. The house, the cakes, the kids, the polite conversations, the neighbors, the smiles; everything has been arranged around a lie that everyone knows and still steps around.
Moore’s Gracie is terrifying in ordinary ways. She can sound fragile, sweet, childish, wounded, maternal, and manipulative within the same conversation. Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman) arrives to study her for a movie role, and that turns the whole film into a sick mirror game about performance. Gracie has spent years acting as if her version of events is reality. Elizabeth watches, copies, judges, steals, and exposes the rot without becoming morally clean herself. Moore makes Gracie horrifying without turning her into a monster costume. That restraint is what makes the film sting and one of her best.
4
‘Children of Men’ (2006)
Children of Men throws viewers into 2027, where human infertility has pushed the world into despair, authoritarian violence, refugee cages, and dead-end survival. Julian (Julianne Moore) is not in the movie for long, but her absence haunts the whole story. She leads the Fishes, a resistance group fighting inside a collapsing Britain, and she pulls Theo Faron (Clive Owen) back into action through a mission involving Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), the first pregnant woman in eighteen years.
Julian matters because the movie needs history before it can have hope. She and Theo once had a child, Dylan, and that loss still sits between them. Their car scene has that rare lived-in ache where jokes, resentment, memory, and old love all pass through the same few minutes. Then the ambush hits, and the film rips away the possibility of repair. Children of Men is a masterpiece of chaos and motion, but Julian’s character is the wound that makes the movement mean something and Moore plays it well.
3
‘Magnolia’ (1999)
Linda Partridge (Julianne Moore) could have been swallowed by Magnolia’s enormous ensemble. Paul Thomas Anderson has dying fathers, damaged children, quiz-show ghosts, cops, addicts, gurus, regret, coincidence, and biblical weather all fighting for space. Moore cuts through the noise by making Linda’s guilt feel almost unbearable to watch. She married Earl Partridge (Jason Robards) for money, then somehow ended up loving him near the end of his life, and now that love has arrived too late to feel clean.
Linda’s pharmacy breakdown, not asking for sympathy in some neat way, being furious at the pharmacist, at the prescription, at the judgment she hears under every question, and really at herself for needing mercy after living so selfishly — the complete performance is huge, messy, profane, and spiritually naked. That is exactly what Magnolia needed.
2
‘Far from Heaven’ (2002)
Far from Heaven uses the visual language of 1950s melodrama, but the feelings underneath are savage. Cathy Whitaker (Julianne Moore) has the perfect Hartford home, the successful husband, the polite parties, the beautiful clothes, and the social role everyone around her knows how to read. Then she discovers Frank Whitaker (Dennis Quaid)’s hidden sexuality and forms a forbidden connection with Raymond Deagan (Dennis Haysbert), a Black gardener, and the world around her starts showing its real face.
Moore’s Cathy is heartbreaking because she has been trained to turn suffering into manners. She smiles when she is humiliated. She speaks carefully when her life is falling apart. She tries to be decent in a society that treats decency as a scandal once it crosses race, gender, or sexual boundaries. She has played it all beautifully. She shows beautifully that Cathy is a woman of her time slowly discovering that the life she was promised was built on silence.
1
‘Boogie Nights’ (1997)
Amber Waves (Julianne Moore) is one of Moore’s greatest roles because the character understands the fantasy and the damage at the same time. In Boogie Nights, the porn world around Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds)’s crew sells pleasure, fame, family, and freedom, but everyone inside it is carrying some private rupture. Amber becomes a mother figure to Dirk Diggler (Mark Wahlberg) and others on set, yet her own custody battle keeps reminding us that the warmth she gives this chosen family cannot repair the family she has lost.
Moore makes Amber glamorous, wrecked, tender, high, professional, and deeply sad without separating those pieces. Her scenes with Dirk have real affection, but they also expose how badly both people need the illusion they are building together. The courtroom material is crushing because Amber’s past and addiction get turned into evidence against her, and her love for her son has no power inside that system. Boogie Nights is a masterpiece because it sees the party, the comedy, the bodies, the music, and the money, then follows the hurt underneath. Amber is where that hurt becomes impossible to laugh off.
Boogie Nights
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October 7, 1997
- Runtime
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155 minutes
- Director
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Paul Thomas Anderson
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Paul Thomas Anderson
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13 Celeb-Inspired Gingham Dresses for Summer
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When two style icons with completely different aesthetics reach for the same trend, it’s worth paying attention. Over the past two summers, both Kate Middleton and Jennifer Lopez have stepped out in charming gingham dresses, proving the timeless print works just as well for polished daytime events as it does for casual weekend outings. Equal parts classic and playful, gingham brings an effortless summer feel to just about any silhouette.
Whether you gravitate toward breezy maxis, easy midis or charming mini dresses, there’s a gingham style for every occasion. We rounded up 17 of our favorite options from Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, Free People and Abercrombie & Fitch that capture the same easy elegance as Middleton’s and Lopez’s looks. The best part? Prices start at $24, making it surprisingly simple to add the celebrity-loved trend to your warm-weather wardrobe.
13 Celeb-Inspired Gingham Dresses for Summer
1. Cottage Charm: If Middleton’s polished gingham dresses are your style inspiration, this breezy maxi is an easy place to start. It has a flattering square neckline, an A-line silhouette and a smocked back. With a dozen gingham colorways to choose from (and handy side pockets), you’ll probably want more than one.
2. Picnic Pretty: This sweet midi feels like it belongs at a garden party or weekend farmers market. Wide ruffled straps comfortably accommodate a bra, and the smocked waistband gently defines your shape without feeling restrictive. The lightweight fabric is especially welcome on steamy summer afternoons.
3. Brunch Beauty: Caslon’s linen-blend midi delivers vintage-inspired charm in the best way. A square neckline, button-front design and fit-and-flare silhouette give it a polished finish that’s worthy of everything from brunch reservations to bridal showers. Add espadrilles and a woven tote, and you’re good to go.
4. Tailored Twist: For a more elevated take on gingham, this cotton shirt dress checks every box. The detachable tie belt creates beautiful definition through the waist, which flows into a softly flared skirt with plenty of movement.
5. Weekend Favorite: This easy mini is made for sunny weekends. Adjustable straps, a relaxed A-line shape and a playful ruffle hem keep the silhouette feeling carefree, and the side pockets make it even more practical. Pair it with white sneakers for an outfit you’ll wear on repeat.
6. Sunshine Check: A cheerful yellow gingham maxi is guaranteed to brighten your wardrobe. The sweeping silhouette feels romantic without being overdone, and the oversized ruffle trim adds plenty of movement. Hidden side pockets are the cherry on top for Us.
7. Linen Love: Nothing is more timeless than a gingham linen dress. This sleeveless swing silhouette features delicate pintucks, shell buttons and soft pleats that elevate the entire look. Crafted from breathable European flax linen, it’s the kind of piece you’ll reach for all season long.
8. Sporty Sweet: Free People’s shopper-beloved Hot Shot dress in gingham? Sign Us up. Built-in shorts make it perfect for everything from neighborhood walks to travel days, and the oversized front pockets add to its laid-back appeal. So sporty, yet dressy enough to wear out to lunch, too.
9. Bra-Free Beauty: This flattering midi solves one of summer’s biggest wardrobe dilemmas. A built-in bra with removable pads offers light support, letting you skip an extra layer on hot days. The dipped waistline and flowy skirt create a beautifully feminine silhouette that’s easy to dress up or down.
10. Retro Red: Classic red gingham gives this mini instant picnic-day appeal. Built-in shorts provide extra confidence, and the side button details add a playful vintage touch. You’ll love throwing it on for the farmers’ market (and even layering it with a denim jacket well into the fall).
11. Easy Elegance: Simple silhouettes never go out of style. This flowy gingham dress features a stretchy smocked waist and charming tie-shoulder straps that create an effortlessly flattering shape. It’s an easy pick for vacations, casual dinners and everything in between.
12. Timeless Classic: If your closet is filled with shirt dresses, this gingham version deserves a spot in the rotation. Crisp cotton fabric, a pleated waist and an A-line skirt create a polished silhouette that never feels fussy. Plus, it has pockets.
13. Pretty in Pink: Pink gingham gives this cotton midi a fresh, feminine update. The fit-and-flare silhouette naturally highlights the waist, and the contrasting check pattern adds extra visual interest without overwhelming the design. Consider it your new go-to for showers, brunches and summer celebrations.
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Shane Gillis Breaks Two Guinness World Records
Shane Gillis has become one of comedy’s biggest stars, selling out arenas and earning a devoted following with his career. Now, the Pennsylvania native has reached another milestone after breaking two Guinness World Records during a sold-out show at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, cementing his place in comedy history.
On Friday, July 17, thousands gathered at Lincoln Financial Field to see Shane Gillis. The comedian has sold out massive arenas and stadiums across North America in the past, but his latest show reached another level after it broke two Guinness World Records.
According to reports, Gillis sold 77,047 tickets with 73,946 confirmed attendees, earning him the records for Most Tickets Sold for a Comedy Show by a Solo Comedian and the Largest Audience for a Comedian, respectively. The ticket sales milestone is a new title introduced by the organization, setting the number to beat at 54,000.
German comedian Mario Barth previously held the record for the largest audience for a comedian, a title he earned in 2008 after performing to a crowd of 67,733.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Andy Glass verified Gillis’ figures and said, “Tonight’s event was a powerful reminder that record-breaking achievements continue to capture people’s imagination around the world.”
Gillis’ record-breaking show pushed forward despite a Code Purple in Philadelphia due to “very unhealthy” air quality. Smoke plumes from the Canadian and Minnesota wildfires descended on the region, prompting officials to urge residents to stay indoors.
Ahead of his show, the comedian took to social media to tell his fans that he wouldn’t be canceling his performance. Fans said it was a bit hazy at the venue, but they were not too bothered. “I would put a hazmat suit on to Shane. I won’t miss this for the world,” one said.
Kicking off the show was former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who hyped up the massive crowd with the iconic “E-A-G-L-E-S” chant. Jordan Mailata and Cooper DeJean also made appearances. Rapper Meek Mill then performed, followed by sets from comedians Matt McCusker, Big Jay Oakerson, and Dave Chapelle.
Gillis entered the venue to Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing” and delivered an hour-long set. The show was closed by hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia.
Shane Gillis Built A Massive Career After ‘SNL’ Firing

Gillis began his stand-up comedy career in 2012 and was on the rise in 2019 when he was announced as the newest cast member on “SNL.” Days later, however, the comedian was fired before even appearing in a single episode due to derogatory language he used in an old podcast episode.
Despite the “SNL” fallout, Gillis was able to move past the controversy and slowly built a massive following from his podcast and YouTube sketch series “Gilly & Keeves.” In 2021, he self-funded a stand-up special that gained millions of views and skyrocketed his career, which was followed by a Netflix special.
Gillis has since returned to “SNL” following his firing, serving as host in both 2024 and 2025.
Gillis co-created the comedy show “Tires” with Steve Gerben and John McKeever. It follows Will (Gerben), who is struggling to turn around a family-owned auto repair shop. His efforts are frequently derailed by his cousin and employee, Shane (Gillis), whose antics create chaos.
Gillis and his co-creators made the show independently before Netflix bought it. “We wanted to make a show that feels like the sitcoms we grew up watching. Just a funny, regular workplace comedy,” he said.
Many comedians and celebrities have made appearances on the show, including Andrew Schulz, Tommy Pope, Vince Vaughn, Ron White, and John Lovitz. “Tires” has been renewed for a third season, which will premiere on Netflix on August 13.
Shane Gillis Has Sold More Than 1 Million Tickets On His Tour
Gillis kicked off the “Shane Gillis Live” tour in January 2025, following a highly successful eight-stop circuit in 2024. His tour has seen historic turnouts at venues including TD Garden in Boston, Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and other major venues.
To date, Gillis has sold more than 1 million tickets across 100 headlining shows on his tour. His next stop is at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center on August 8.
Entertainment
Millie Bobby Brown Roasts Louis Partridge During Press Tour
Millie Bobby Brown has been throwing major shade at Louis Partridge throughout the “Enola Holmes 3” press tour, even sneaking in a subtle dig about his past relationship with Olivia Rodrigo.
The “Stranger Things” actress has also been increasingly candid in recent interviews, calling out the unequal treatment she says she received compared to her male castmates.
Millie Bobby Brown’s onscreen chemistry with Louis Partridge in “Enola Holmes 3” appears to mirror the playful dynamic they share off-screen.
After the film premiered on Netflix earlier this month, the pair embarked on a press tour for Philip Barantini’s latest installment, where Brown has repeatedly taken playful shots at her costar.
Earlier this month, the actors sat down with Glamour, where Brown was asked about the wedding gift Partridge gave her after she married Jake Bongiovi.
“His presence, which was underwhelming,” she quipped.
Elsewhere in the interview, Partridge admitted he wasn’t “good” at giving compliments, prompting Brown to fire back, “No, you’re not, hence why I’m married.”
Partridge Can’t Escape Millie Bobby Brown’s Relentless Teasing

The third installment sees Brown reprise her role as Enola Holmes, the younger sister of legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, while Partridge returns as Viscount Tewkesbury, Enola’s fiancé and a progressive member of the House of Lords.
The couple travels to Malta for their wedding, but the ceremony is thrown into chaos after Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) mysteriously disappears.
Off-screen, however, Brown and Partridge have embraced a more sibling-like dynamic, constantly trading playful jabs while promoting the film.
During MTV’s “Music To Blank To,” Brown mocked Partridge’s love of classical music, insisting he was “lying to himself” and “talking a load of sh-t.” She went on to call him a “psychopath,” joking that his playlist was a major “red flag” because it was “giving American Psycho.”
The banter reached another level during their Vanity Fair Lie Detector Test, when Partridge ignored several prepared questions to ask Brown whether she was happy in her marriage.
Caught off guard, Brown jokingly referenced his failed relationship with Olivia Rodrigo, replying, “I did not go there with you, pal! There’s a lot more to have at you.”
Millie Bobby Brown Loved Throwing Partridge Around On Set

Reflecting on their onset experiences, Brown explained that it was fun starring alongside Partridge and that she enjoyed tossing him around the room with her newfound jiu jitsu skills.
During an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the actress joked that she thoroughly enjoyed launching her costar across the room.
“I had immense fun in just, like, launching him across the room,” she said while gesturing toward Partridge. “We got to do that once in this film, and I really enjoyed that part.”
Partridge admitted the experience wasn’t nearly as enjoyable from his perspective.
“I was fully padded up, but after the third or fourth time it starts to take the wind out of you,” he recalled.
Brown Speaks Out About ‘Stranger Things’ Double Standard

The 22-year-old actress has been more forthcoming in recent interviews, opening up about everything from past trauma to her motherhood journey, and even about things that don’t sit right with her following the conclusion of the hit show “Stranger Things.”
During the July 13 episode of the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast, she addressed what she described as the double standard she experienced, saying the “scrutiny and pressure” she faced simply wasn’t the same for her male castmates.
“Women don’t win because we don’t get to win. We don’t get to just be in peace. It’s crazy scrutiny,” Brown said.
“I grew up on a show with four boys. I’m not taking away their experience—they got their fair share of things—but what the girls got on that show, what felt like my experience as well, was the scrutiny and pressure that gets put on you was insane,” she continued.
She added that she never saw headlines dissecting what her male castmates wore on the red carpet, how they styled their hair, or how they looked, while those topics frequently dominated coverage about her.
Brown Admits She Still Feels ‘Resentment’

Brown stressed that she wasn’t diminishing the talent or success of her male castmates, describing them as “amazing,” but argued that media coverage largely focused on their work rather than their appearance.
“But I do, too,” she said. “My headline shouldn’t be tearing me down—and other young girls down. I get very annoyed about it because I just feel very protective over girls that are coming up into the industry.”
She also admitted that she still carries “a bit of a resentment” because she doesn’t believe she received the same treatment as her male counterparts.
Even so, Brown made it clear she wasn’t looking for sympathy, telling Shetty, “It’s not a pity party.”
Entertainment
$497M Historical Epic Rides ‘The Odyssey’s Coattails to Streaming Success
With Christopher Nolan‘s latest epic, The Odyssey, demolishing box-office projections in its opening weekend of release, a 22-year-old movie based on the same source material is witnessing a resurgence on streaming. Interestingly, the 2004 movie was nearly directed by Nolan as his first big-budget project, but he was forced to back out. He was subsequently given the opportunity to direct Batman Begins, which was the first in a remarkable streak of critically acclaimed blockbusters for the filmmaker. Starring Matt Damon in the lead role, The Odyssey is Nolan’s most expensive movie, matching The Dark Knight Rises‘ reported budget of $250 million. The film is based on Homer‘s epic poem of the same name, which has inspired earlier adaptations as well as major hits across genres.
The 2004 movie was directed by Wolfgang Petersen, best known for the epic WWII submarine movie Das Boot, and the ’90s action hits In the Line of Fire and Air Force One. Petersen’s 2004 epic was written by David Benioff, who would go on to create HBO’s Game of Thrones along with D.B. Weiss. The film revolved around the Trojan War and was headlined by Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Brian Cox, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger. Sean Bean played Odysseus in the movie; the role is played by Damon in Nolan’s epic.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Has Inspired Audiences to Revisit An Older Epic
The film we’re talking about, of course, is Troy, the epic that Pitt later expressed regret about. Petersen developed the project at Warner Bros. before pivoting to a Batman and Superman film. Nolan was brought in as his replacement. When Petersen’s superhero project fell apart, he rejoined Troy, and Nolan was offered Batman Begins. Produced on a reported budget of $185 million, Troy grossed nearly $500 million at the worldwide box office. However, while Nolan’s The Odyssey is currently sitting at a 95% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Troy wasn’t as well-received. It now holds a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes, whose consensus describes it as “a brawny, entertaining spectacle lacking emotional resonance.” According to FlixPatrol, Troy was among the most popular movies on iTunes, AMC+, and Wikipedia this week, while audiences around the world got themselves psyched for Nolan’s version of the Ancient Greek myth. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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May 14, 2004
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163 Minutes
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Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul, Adds Fuel To WWE Rumors
Tom Brady and Logan Paul are no strangers to taking shots at one another. Their latest exchange saw the seven-time Super Bowl champion slap the WWE star at a recent event, but some are wondering whether it was a publicity stunt to draw attention to Brady’s possible introduction to WWE. The strike came a day after the former football star expressed his desire to be invited into the wrestling ring.
On Friday, July 17, Tom Brady and Logan Paul shared the stage for a panel at Fanatics Fest in New York. Afterward, the two reportedly got into a heated discussion that ended with Brady slapping Paul across the face.
A video of the exchange made rounds on social media, with the two men standing close to each other, talking seriously. At one point, Brady removes his hand from his pocket and slaps Paul. NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns stepped between them to prevent the incident from escalating further, and Brady and Paul went their separate ways.
As of writing, the video has been viewed 9 million times, and many users aren’t convinced the beef between them is real. “This is the worst scripted scenario I’ve ever seen and I watched Jersey Shore,” one person commented.
Later, both Paul and Brady posted the video on their respective social media accounts. The influencer-turned-wrestler claimed he was slapped because he was “roasting” him over beating him at a flag football match. “Horrible example for the kids,” he wrote.
Brady replied to Paul’s post, writing, “I tried America… will try again next time I see this nerd.” He also posted the video with a one-word caption: “Dork.”
Meanwhile, the official WWE social media account also posted the clip, fuelling speculation that Brady is headed to the squared circle. “This gonna become a storyline aint it,” one guessed.
While Brady isn’t signed to the WWE, Paul has had a contract with the wrestling company since 2022. He is currently not competing, though, due to a tear in his triceps that he sustained during the WWE World Tag Team Championship match in May.
Tom Brady Expressed His Desire To Be In The WWE

At Fanatics Fest, Brady sat down for an interview with wrestler Cody Rhodes for a live taping of his podcast “What Do You Wanna Talk About?” During the conversation, Brady voiced his desire to be in the ring and said he was just waiting for a call from WWE President Nick Khan.
Brady retired from football in 2023, and he feels wrestling is an opportunity to show that he’s still “a bit of an athlete.” He pointed out that his fellow NFL player Rob Gronkowski has also been in the ring, and he wants the same chance. “I could get in there for at least one match, right?” he told Rhodes.
Moreover, Brady said he’d be the perfect heel. “It’s such an easy choice. I’m a bad guy. I’ve always been a bad guy,” he said, adding that he always felt that way in the NFL. “When you go on the road and you’ve had some success in the NFL, they don’t like you.”
Logan Paul And Tom Brady’s Beef Began In February

In February, Brady appeared on Paul’s podcast “Impaulsive,” where they had a heated exchange. The two were scheduled to appear in a flag football game the following month, and they discussed their athletic abilities.
Brady said he was a bit “worried” for Paul, saying that although he believes he is a good athlete, they are on different levels. Paul said he is a great athlete and claimed that he’s at the same level as Saquon Barkley, who is recognized as one of the best football players of his generation. Brady thought it was “cute” that Paul was comparing himself to a football player.
Brady later shared the clip on X and noted how the interview made him “mad.”

Brady and Paul were on opposing teams at the Fanatics flag football game in March, and it seemed their beef from the month prior didn’t simmer down. At one point, Brady threw a football directly at Paul. The latter’s team ended up winning the game 34 to 26, and he gloated on X by offering a sarcastic apology to the losing team.
“I’d like to apologize to Tom Brady for applying so much pressure on you play after play after play that had you literally fearing for your life,” he said.
Whether intentional or not, the heated exchanges have only fueled theories that the feud is setting the stage for Brady’s potential WWE appearance.
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