That Quentin Tarantino guy sure has made some great movies, albeit not many recently, since Once Upon a Time in Hollywood came out in 2019, and at the time of writing, that’s his most recent effort. He has maintained an intention to direct 10 movies and then move on from directing, so there’s probably just all this pressure to do something special for film #10. If you wanted to be devious, you could say Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 are his fourth and fifth movies, respectively, which would’ve made Once Upon a Time in Hollywood film #10. But Kill Bill was made as one massive movie that got divided into two, with one volume coming out in 2003, and the second volume coming out in 2004.

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair had been screened in 2004, at Cannes, and then there had been very limited screenings at Tarantino’s own New Beverly Cinema for little one-off events, but 2025 was the first time most people got to see the film as a single experience. So, with The Whole Bloody Affair widely available, it’s now accessible as the fourth Quentin Tarantino movie, and so it’s harder to argue he already did his 10th, with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. After the theatrical run, Peacock is now the best place to watch and experience Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, and fully appreciate it as one of the absolute greatest revenge thrillers of all time.

The Story of ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’

Discussing Kill Bill, the easiest part is always breaking down what it’s about. Revenge. That’s it. Okay, not completely “that’s it,” but that is the main premise, that is what the main character is after almost the whole time, and that is what drives the whole movie. There are parts in the second half of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (or parts of Vol. 2) that complicate the whole quest for revenge, to some extent, or make certain kills harder to carry out for The Bride (Uma Thurman) than others, but it is still an A to B sort of thing, ending with Bill (David Carradine) ideally killed. So The Bride hopes.

She escaped her life as an assassin before the events of the main story, and then, when Bill and the other members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad find out where she ran off to, they track her down and try to kill her. They also wipe out people she’d met, and did it all during a wedding rehearsal… hence her being known, for much of the film, as “The Bride.” She doesn’t die, and then, years on from almost dying, tracks all the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad members down, one by one, making them pay. It’s a simple story, but Tarantino definitely has a lot of fun with how it’s carried out and executed, in terms of style and genre(s).

Why ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ is the Ultimate Revenge Epic

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Revenge, as a theme, has driven all sorts of movies, and you see it quite a lot in films that have quite a bit of action and/or life-or-death stakes. So, there are lots of martial arts movies about revenge, plenty of revenge-themed samurai films, and then vengeance and justice are themes that are intrinsic to a good many Westerns. Looking at it that way, within cinema history, it makes sense why Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair pays homage to a variety of films from various genres. Martial arts is something it leans into throughout, while the first half of the epic is also indebted to samurai and yakuza films, and then there is more of a spaghetti Western feel to much of the second half.

Quentin Tarantino has never been shy about celebrating and paying tribute to movies he really loves, and you see him doing so in a more heightened way than ever in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. If you like the sorts of movies Tarantino likes, you’ll probably be in some kind of cinematic heaven here. You can watch Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, then keep digesting other older movies, all before coming back to Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, maybe a few years later, and you’ll be able to notice more of those references, and better piece together its DNA. The love for genre – and sometimes B-grade – cinema here is undeniable, and for Tarantino to do it with A-grade technical qualities, acting, cinematography, and writing is a real treat.

How ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Differs From ‘Vol. 1’ and ‘Vol. 2’

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There might not be a ton new in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, if you’ve seen and enjoyed Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 before. If anything, you might find there’s a bit less. The ending of Vol. 1 is altered so that it doesn’t have a cliffhanger, which makes a certain scene in Vol. 2 technically more of a reveal. There’s a recap at the start of Vol. 2 that’s also gone from The Whole Bloody Affair. Some violent sequences that were in Vol. 1 are bloodier and more intense in The Whole Bloody Affair, and you get a brief intermission between the two halves, rather than an end credits sequence for Vol. 1.

It would probably be easiest to recommend this complete version to someone who’s never seen either Kill Bill before. But if you have seen those movies before, and want to see one done the way Tarantino preferred, you can treat The Whole Bloody Affair like a director’s cut. You’re not going to have an entirely new experience, but you’ll probably find it interesting. And, either way, the events of Kill Bill – be they divided into two volumes or made into one whole bloody affair – are great, and endlessly cinematic. It’s easy to binge this approximately four-hour-long epic, and it really does remain one of the very best things Quentin Tarantino has ever directed.

Not everyone deserves the title of ‘style icon,’ but we’d argue it’s one of the best ways to describe Anne Hathaway (aside from, you know, being an amazing actress). The 43-year-old has been rocking the outfits of our dreams — both on screen and off — since at least 2001, and judging from her latest press tour looks for The Odyssey, she won’t be stopping anytime soon. Even Hathaway’s more casual ensembles are pretty enviable, and while many of Us might not have a baby bump to dress, we’re still drooling over the breezy sundress she wore while out in New York City.

For an appearance on the Today show, Hathaway’s stylist, Erin Walsh, made sure the brunette beauty was cool and comfy in a teal Alaïa halter dress. As one might expect, the high-end piece costs a pretty penny (over $3,000), but the style is extremely flattering — even for those who aren’t pregnant — since it floats over the belly and neither highlights nor constricts the midsection.

Thankfully, those who are lusting after the look aren’t out of luck. We found an Amazon alternative with a similar design and easy, summery vibe, but at $39, it’s a bit more budget-friendly than the OG.

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The AmySister Casual Halter Tiered Maxi Dress is a worthy warm-weather investment, working for everything from backyard hangs to fancy weddings and even weekend errand runs. While it doesn’t come in teal, it is available in a beachy blue shade (another color Hathaway just wore on the red carpet!), as well as green, pistachio, bright pink and more. The ruched halter neckline channels Hathaway’s luxury look, and the cotton fabric makes the pick extra breathable in the heat.

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The Amazon find also features a tiered skirt for a breezy, billowy silhouette — this one won’t cling when temperatures rise and won’t show off your tummy. A back tie keeps everything secure (and easily hides a bra band) while pockets are a convenient detail. Add in the fact that the AmySister dress is machine washable, and it’s easy to see why hundreds of shoppers scooped it up in the past month.

“Wore this for my birthday and loved it so much!” one reviewer wrote. “I love how you can tie the top as tight/loose as you want so it’s a fit-everybody dress. So flattering and I got so many compliments on it. I also LOVE that it has pockets. It was the perfect style, length and quality for the price. Not see-through at all and lightweight!”

Plus, while one 5’3″ customer noted the maxi is “especially great for petites,” another who is 6.0″ said the style is “flawless,” rating it “10/10.” Even those who, like Hathaway, were dressing a baby bump found that this pick worked for them.

“LOVE,” said a happy shopper. “So comfy and cute even at 25 weeks pregnant. Got my normal size.”

Whether you’re pregnant or not, going somewhere fancy or keeping it casual, this halter dress is a stylish, summer-friendly option you’ll reach for on repeat. Take a tip from Hathaway and add the style to your cart today!

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Actor Ben Affleck’s net worth has taken a massive leap following the blockbuster sale of his stealth AI startup, InterPositive, to streaming giant Netflix. The recent regulatory filing revealing a $587 million purchase price has officially rewritten the actor-director’s financial trajectory, transforming him from an A-list movie star into a top-tier tech founder. Prior to the landmark March 2026 acquisition, industry trackers valued Affleck’s wealth around $150 million to $200 million. Now, liquidating his stake in one of Netflix’s largest acquisitions to date has comfortably catapulted his net worth past the $300 million mark, setting a new blueprint for celebrity wealth in the digital age.

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Although he is best known for his movies, Affleck significantly increased his net worth after selling his AI startup, InterPositive, to Netflix. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor’s net worth is estimated to be around $300 million. That’s a big jump compared to his frequent collaborator Matt Damon, whose net worth is only estimated to be around $170 million.

So where did that large number come from? Over the decades, the actor has earned hundreds of millions of dollars in film salaries and backend bonuses. In addition to his roles in front of the camera, he has earned millions as a director and producer. However, it’s the March 2026 sale of his stealth AI filmmaking company, InterPositive, to Netflix that has really boosted his net worth.  

Inside The Sale To Netflix and How Much The Streamer Paid

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On Friday, July 17, the streamer disclosed that it paid $587 million for InterPositive in cash. The disclosure was released in the company’s Form 10-Q. The filing states, “In March 2026, the Company completed an acquisition which was accounted for as a business combination for a total purchase price of approximately $587 million, consisting of cash consideration,” as published in The Hollywood Reporter.

Although the filing didn’t name InterPositive, Netflix announced the deal on March 5. Even though the sale is relatively recent, InterPositive is not a new company. It was created in 2022 and began exploring the AI space, with an emphasis on altering a production’s visual effects without inhibiting the creative aspects of filmmaking.

Ben Affleck Talks About His ‘Responsibility’ To ‘Human Creativity’

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In a post at the time, Affleck explained that he had a “responsibility” to protect human creatives and discussed his “commitment” to the next stage of technology following his company’s sale to Netflix.

“I knew I had a responsibility to my peers and our industry, to protect the power of human creativity and the people behind it,” he said at the time. “In creating InterPositive, I sought to do just that.”

“From the invention of the moving image to the transition to digital, from motion capture to virtual production, technology has evolved alongside the artists who use it,” he continued. “Our shared commitment to continuing this legacy makes joining together a natural next step, in addition to Netflix’s decades of experience applying and scaling technology responsibly.”

Affleck went on to explain how the company’s first model was “trained to understand visual logic and editorial consistency, while preserving cinematic rules under real-world production challenges such as missing shots, background replacements or incorrect lighting.”

Netflix Co-CEO Explains How His Company Uses AI In Post-Production

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On a company earnings call earlier this week, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos claimed that about 300 productions currently use AI. Of these 300 productions, most use artificial intelligence in post-production.

“Gen AI is scaling quickly across the entire creative process, from concept to pre-vis through post and delivery,” Sarandos said, per THR. “We’re making higher quality output more quickly and efficiently than we could have using traditional methods. So gen AI workflows now have been used in roughly 300 of our titles with the largest concentration right to date is on post-production. But we’re leveraging gen AI for really complicated shots and sequences.”

He went on to cite the doc “The American Experiment” as an example, claiming that it had 17 minutes of “AI-enhanced” footage. “It enabled us to expand the scope of the series in ways that just wouldn’t have been feasible before,” he said. “Those 17 minutes… they were produced twice as fast and at half the cost of previous options.”