One of the most exciting aspects of The Odyssey‘s massive success is the way it gained attention for Samantha Morton, who quietly gives the most powerful performance in Christopher Nolan‘s blockbuster. Morton, who plays Circe in the towering adaptation of Homer‘s epic poem, stole the show with her brief but impactful scene inside the island cabin, where her sorceress character turns Odysseus’s (Matt Damon) soldiers into pigs. The scene was an instant standout for audiences, as it is a brilliant showcase of practical effects and Nolan’s unsung horror chops. However, Morton lends this fantastical scene stunning authenticity and weight. It’s time for the Oscar-nominated English actor to receive her flowers, because she’s been stealing the show in summer blockbusters by legendary directors for over 20 years. Years before The Odyssey, Morton was the heart of Steven Spielberg‘s sublime, prescient sci-fi thriller, Minority Report, holding her own against Tom Cruise.

Samantha Morton is the Driving Force of ‘Minority Report’

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Samantha Morton has continued working regularly in film and TV since her late ’90s and early 2000s career breakthrough, though she had largely been taken for granted in recent years until Nolan cast her in the seismic and powerful role of Circe. But 2002, shortly after her Oscar nomination for Sweet and Lowdown, was an especially packed year for Morton. It would see the release of Morvern Callar, Lynne Ramsay‘s bracing drama that showcased the actor at her most dynamic, as well as In America, which would net Morton her second Oscar nomination.

It was also the year she’d appear in Minority Report. Of course, there was no better mainstream spotlight than appearing in a Steven Spielberg summer blockbuster starring Tom Cruise. But luckily, this was no piece of escapist cinema; rather, it was a probing and often moody study of American justice and government in a post-September 11th world. Based on a novella by Philip K. Dick, Minority Report explores a future where the police can prevent crimes before they occur thanks to the clairvoyant abilities of three Precogs, all named after famous mystery novelists. Morton plays Agatha, believed to be the smartest Precog; she is the key figure in helping to exonerate Precrime chief John Anderton (Cruise) from a crime that, according to the majority report, he’s about to commit, though Agatha’s minority report says otherwise.

Morton carries the thematic and narrative weight of her character with exceptional gravitas in Minority Report, which remains one of Spielberg’s darkest directorial efforts to date. She stands her ground against Cruise, arguably at the peak of his stardom and creative boldness, as she embodies the prevailing dread of living with a power that the human mind can’t comprehend. Oftentimes shown shivering and rattled by her own prenatural gifts and grave responsibilities, Morton gives a finely tuned, sensitive performance that channels Spielberg’s restrained sentimentality.

She brings an ethereal, ghost-like presence to Minority Report, highlighting the foreboding sense of dystopian doom that lingers over the Precrime unit. Both strong-willed and deeply vulnerable to the point of combustion, Agatha represents the fleeting humanity in Spielberg’s futuristic vision of America driven by artificial intelligence, and Morton’s turn reflects the character’s cross between a gentle angel and a weaponized machine.

‘Minority Report’ Predicted the Future of Democracy and Criminal Justice

The idea of Precrime, like many other sci-fi hooks, doesn’t seem so far-fetched in 2026. Although filmed before 9/11 and the War on Terror, Minority Report reflected the new wave of government hyper-surveillance under the Patriot Act. Precrime, like real-life invasions of privacy, seems like an ideal, foolproof plan when you focus only on the main objective, but it never considers the long-term collateral damage. These consequences come back to haunt Precrime’s chief and staunchest advocate, John Anderton, who undergoes a Twilight Zone-esque experience where he must fight against the system he’s enabled. The film, in Spielbergian fashion, shapes itself as a fairy tale and bleak cautionary tale, first showcasing the eternal good that Precrime provides to the world, only to then deconstruct why it would signal the end of democracy.

The presence of advanced, AI-rendered technology that makes traditional media and tech obsolete in Minority Report is the film’s most pressing element today. A movie that people revisit to examine its sheer prescience, Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi mystery understands how new tech and procedures can destroy integral institutions in America. Despite lacking Precrime’s endless bandwidth and degree of intellect, the humans operating the system believe they can control it thoroughly, and the American public suffer as a result of their hubris. Yet, somehow, even though the film touches on hot-button subjects, Minority Report is a blast to watch—that’s the power of Spielberg for you.

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June 21, 2002

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Scott Frank, Jon Cohen

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Everything changes and evolves over the course of time, sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the worse. Just look at anime: it was once considered a children’s medium and is now one of the leading forms of entertainment, with shows such as One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen launching the medium into new heights across the globe. However, better animation and quality don’t always get worse with age; some anime series only get better, aging like fine wine.

Anime nowadays is all about flashy animation and badass action sequences, and while that is what viewers want to see and where the money is at, sometimes what is forgotten is what is needed. Whether they be older and irrelevant or simply overshadowed, plenty of anime have been forgotten, even if they are incredible. Ironically, these anime shows may even be better than ever, which is why this list will feature forgotten anime series that have aged like fine wine based on animation, story, art style, originality, popularity, themes, relevance, and overall quality.

‘Crest of the Stars’ (1999)

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This list features a lot of forgotten anime, but to be forgotten, they once needed to be popular; out of all the anime highlighted, Crest of the Stars was the least popular. The Abh Empire is a powerful and dangerous race of humanoid aliens that have already taken over hundreds of planets, and as they set their sights on Earth, the world forms an alliance to take down these extraterrestrial threats.

A lot of space operas simply showcase a fleet of spaceships shooting at each other, especially in modern anime. But the reason why Crest of the Stars aged well is because it has a well-written plot and plenty of detail and fascinating concepts woven into the story. From the tense battles that spawn from tactical warfare and ingenious battle plans to the linguistic detail and language barriers faced in the show, Crest of the Stars is a riveting anime that most fans have never heard of.

‘xxxHOLiC’ (2006–2011)

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A lot can happen in 20 years. For example, an anime can come out, be very popular, develop a cult following, end, and then stay forgotten for the years following. That is exactly what happened with xxxHOLiC, which follows a character with a strange connection to the supernatural. One day, a mysterious shop catches his attention, and when he becomes an assistant to an even more mysterious woman who helps those in supernatural trouble, his life gets even crazier.

What was once one of the leading supernatural anime is nothing more than a legacy, but that shouldn’t discount xxxHOLiC and everything it represents. The 2000s humor isn’t for everyone, but it is a time capsule that holds up better against a lot of modern comedic anime. It isn’t the best anime series of all time, but the profound and tragic plots in each episode hold a certain weight. Plus, this anime doesn’t take itself too seriously, allowing itself to be silly, something new anime needs to learn.

‘Dennou Coil’ (2007)

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Cyberpunk is a popular anime genre, but it isn’t just dark and gloomy stories; they can also be quirky and unique, as is the case with Dennou Coil. Set in a world that is embracing augmented reality, a group of children notices a handful of strange disappearances. They form a detective agency and head out into the town during their spare time to investigate the corruption of the virtual world and how it is affecting the real world.

Before AI and AR became mainstream, Dennou Coil used the concept to portray a charming and whimsical, yet dystopian nightmare. Not only did it predict the way people would interact with AR technology, but it also presented a list of dangers that come with it. Dennou Coil touches on the blurring lines between reality and digital fantasy, focusing on how real this digital space can feel, and the flaws that come with it.

‘Kaiba’ (2008)

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Anime doesn’t have to be old to be forgotten. Some modern classics from two years ago are already irrelevant, but the newest anime featured, Kaiba, is from 2008. Set in a sci-fi world where people can copy their consciousness and transplant it into new bodies to live forever, the titular character is one such body without any memories. This is the story of him traveling around the galaxy in order to learn the history of this body and who he really is.

Avant-garde anime aren’t made nowadays simply because they aren’t popular, but they age better than most because of their distinct experimental style that can captivate viewers. Not only that, but Kaiba features such a fun retro art style that it visually holds up compared to new shows. As one of the best avant-garde anime series, Kaiba takes risks that paid off perfectly, making it a top-shelf classic.

‘Ashita no Joe’ (1970–1981)

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A lot of old anime don’t age well, whether it is their animation, outdated style, themes, or simply not resonating with modern viewers. However, despite being the oldest show on this list, Ashita no Joe hasn’t gone out of style. Joe is a street punk, but when a retired boxer sees promise in him, he tries to get him into boxing. Struggle after struggle, the two finally get a match, thus starting their rocky road to becoming champions, right after Joe gets out of prison.

Not everything about Ashita no Joe aged perfectly, especially the animation since it is so old, but the art style and presentation, while dated, have a certain classic feeling that everyone can appreciate. This anime didn’t just pioneer the sports genre; it features a story that still hasn’t been replicated because it is so unique. From flawless character development to its tragic narrative, Ashita no Joe is a true classic that, while forgotten due to its age, is still one of the most intriguing sports dramas out there.

‘Paranoia Agent’ (2004)

Satoshi Kon is arguably the best anime film director of all time, but he also delivered one of the best avant-garde anime series with Paranoia Agent. When an overworked toy designer is brutally attacked, she falls into a reclusive state, paranoid that whoever attacked her might strike again. However, as more attacks occur, the entire world gets paranoid that they could be next.

Compared to most anime on this list, Paranoia Agent is less forgotten than most, but it certainly isn’t mainstream or getting the love it deserves. From the art to the animation and narrative, everything in this anime is flawless, not to mention the relevance. Representing a variety of themes, including toxic work culture and how it forces people to escape reality, idolizing cute mascots and numbing ourselves to reality, and developing main character syndrome, all of these are more present than ever in the modern age. Paranoia Agent is scarily accurate in its themes, and that is why it is one of the best thriller anime series ever.

‘Legend of the Galactic Heroes’ (1988–1997)

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This list features many older anime, and while Ashita no Joe is the oldest, another true classic is Legend of the Galactic Heroes, a timeless sci-fi opera. After a hundred-year ceasefire is ended by two new young commanders, the galactic war has started again. Each commander has an opposing philosophy that they believe to be fact, but that fact is only proven by whoever wins, thrusting the galaxy into a long war of pain, tragedy, and hope for the future.

It may be old, but some people still remember the name and the legacy attached to it; that doesn’t mean it isn’t forgotten by the general audience. Legend of the Galactic Heroes doesn’t get the recognition it deserves despite having one of the most riveting plots that delves into politics and philosophy. Animation aside, everything about this anime is remarkable, and the story only gets better and more relevant as the years pass. Good storytelling never ages, but Legend of the Galactic Hero only gets better the older it gets.

‘Serial Experiments Lain’ (1998)

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Some anime on this list aged well because the style and animation hold up, but other series prove timeless because their stories grow ever more relevant, such as Serial Experiments Lain. The titular character receives an email from her dead classmate inviting her into the dark web, and when she logs on, Lain discovers a whole new world of dark truths as she establishes herself as the god of the online domain.

This experimental anime came out just as technology and the World Wide Web were really taking off, and using its thematically appropriate story, it now stands as a cautionary tale that even predicted many modern events. Serial Experiments Lain can be trippy, dark, obscure, and hard to process, but it is because of that avant-garde style that it has become such a titillating experience. Outside its cultural legacy and technological accuracy, Serial Experiments Lain is simply an entertaining show, which made it an avant-garde anime blueprint that changed the way fans view the medium.

Chrisean Rock wasn’t playing when she said she wanted “that fade” with Big Lex after the ‘Baddies’ star scored a unanimous win over her sister, Tesehki, in Atlanta earlier this month. Rock and Lex are really about to get busy in the ring. Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer just teased their upcoming tight, and both ladies have made it clear that they’re ready to put it ALL on the floor!

RELATED: Oop! Big Lex Responds After Chrisean Rock Says She Wants That Fade Following Her Sister Tesehki’s Boxing Loss (WATCH) 

Chrisean Rock & Big Lex Are Ready To THROW DOWN In The Ring

Roommates, who do y’all have your money? Lemuel Plummer just revealed that Chrisean Rock and Big Lex’s boxing match is coming soon. Fans are already placing bets and sharing their thoughts on who’s taking he W! After Lemuel teased the flyer for the highly anticipated event on Instagram, both Rock and Lex slid into his comment section saying they’re ready to get active! Chrisean let it be known that she plans to do her big one for her big sis, Tesehki, writing, “I need that for my sister.” Meanwhile, Lex wasn’t backing down either. She came through with a SPICY reaction of her own, adding, “Family package?” along with a eyes emoji.

The Internet Is Split Over Who Will Take The W!

Once The Shade Room shared the fight update, the comment section immediately went UP! Plenty of fans said they are split over who will take the win. Some think Rock is coming with some serious heat, while others aren’t counting out Big Lex just yet!

Instagram user @valsseafoodkitchen wrote, “Mind y’all, Rock boxed a little with Ryan Garcia 🤣🤣🤣” 

Instagram user @meek_no_mills wrote, “Family package lowkey ate😂😂😂 it’s gone be all bad if rock get dropped. She don’t got reach or speed like Lex.” 

While Instagram user @peanutdabrat wrote, “Chrisean fights blueface for a living did yall forget ? 😂😂😂 serious question.” 

Then Instagram user @theonlyautica wrote, “Idk that swing in the air she did watching the Seki fight gives Chrisean might get that for her sis lmao 😭” 

Another Instagram user @melaniehalfkenny wrote, “As a little sis who also fought their big sis battles I FEEL HER 🗣️❤️💯” 

Instagram user @divine.child__ wrote, “lol Chrisean got something to prove this time! So she coming full throttle 💪🏽” 

Then another Instagram user @korladaaaa wrote, “Lex you didn’t even do real damage to the older sisters 😂 rock about give it to you babes 😂😂” 

While another Instagram user @iamsuuzeekash wrote, “Lex Won by contract 📝 Chrisean for the win 💪🏾💪🏾 she’s actually trained and talented.”

Chrisean BEEN Wanted The Fade And Lex Said, “BET!”

Big Lex and Chrisean Rock previously said they were ready to handle things in the ring. Talk of their fight kicked off after Lex secured her win against Tesehki in a boxing match earlier this month. Rock readed to her big sister’s loss in real time, telling her livestream that she was “gonna need that fade” while wiping tears from her eyes. Lex peeped her response and said she was ready for the smoke. She even told her fans that if Rock was it, they can “set it up!” 

RELATED: Chrisean Rock Gets Emotional After Sister Tesehki Loses Boxing Match To Big Lex (WATCH) 

Za’Darius Smith is back in the NFL after retiring halfway through last season, and now we know why he stepped aside.

Smith, 33, signed with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this month and revealed in a news conference on Wednesday, August 26, that his short and unexpected retirement came due to his mother’s failing health.

“I said I wasn’t going to tell the story, but I’m going to tell it,” he said, before recounting the phone call he received from his mother’s doctor, “telling me that she don’t have much longer to be on this Earth.”

Smith was playing for the Philadelphia Eagles at the time, and had appeared in five games before getting the call, prompting him to step away from the league so he could cherish what time he had left with his mom.

“I let the team know. Obviously, they weren’t trying to let me leave, but that was the only thing I had left — to retire,” he said. “So, I retired.”

Unfortunately for Smith, his family struggles didn’t stop there.

“After losing my mom, I lost my grandma,” he revealed. “Then after my grandma, I just lost my dad, so y’all obviously know what I’ve been through.”

He continued, “This is my happy place, come back, play football. I was in a dark place, but you know, coming out, running out on the field, the fans — not just the fans, man, the joy that I get from winning and just getting sacks.”

Smith added that when he retired, he had 70 career sacks. Now, it’s his goal to hit an even 100.

When Smith decided he was ready to return to football, he first tried out for the Cleveland Browns, but the two sides were unable to agree on a contract. When the Falcons came calling, it just felt right for the defensive end.

“It’s close to home for me. I’m originally from Alabama. I’m just happy to be back,” he said. “My mom — rest her soul, man — she always wanted me to be in Atlanta with the Falcons.”

“You’ll know the reason why now,” Smith concluded, “because I haven’t been that happy in a long time.”

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Smith’s arrival also gave him a chance to connect with Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who is currently grieving the loss of his wife to cancer.

“I don’t know if he knew about mine or not, but he told me, and I said, ‘Coach, come here, man — just give me a hug because I know exactly what you’re going through, man,’” Smith said. “So that’s how we immediately connected.”

Smith and the Falcons will open the regular season on Sunday, September 13, when they travel to Pittsburgh to face Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

Dolly Parton’s loss continues to be felt across the entertainment industry.

The beloved country music icon passed away at 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, after a secret battle with cancer, a year after losing her husband, Carl Dean.

While several stars continue to pay tribute to Parton and recall fond memories of her, actor Vin Diesel decided to do something a little out of the box.

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Taking to Instagram, the “Fast and Furious” actor couldn’t find the words to honor Parton’s legacy. Instead, he sang it, giving his rendition of her hit song, “I Will Always Love You.”

In the background of a black-and-white photo of the late country star, a sonorous recording of Diesel singing the heartfelt lyrics with a surprising smoothness played.  

Proving to be quite the singer, the actor harmonized beautifully as the guitar and keyboard played acoustically. Diesel’s passion was vibrantly felt as he devotedly sang about his love for Parton before signing off the video, “love you.”

Fans Deeply Moved By Vin Diesel Tribute

The lovely tribute has since gone viral, garnering about 200K likes and thousands of comments from impressed fans.

“Dolly Parton got Vin Diesel singing, and it’s a damn serious tribute. I don’t think I quite understood her impact,” one emotional fan tweeted.

A similar comment read, “The grief is real, man. She was a shining human being.” A third user described Diesel’s performance as the “most honest and vulnerable thing,” while another noted Parton would be super proud.

“He even harmonized himself. What the f-ck. This is beautiful,” added this fan who was blown away by Diesel’s talent.

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Kesha Honored Dolly Parton With Fond Memory On Stage

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Singer Kesha also gave a memorable tribute to the “Coat of Many Colors” singer. 

Hours after the news of her death was confirmed, Kesha took to the stage at the Pavilion at Star Lake Venue during her Pittsburgh stop.

As reported by The Blast, the artist performed Parton’s 1980 song “Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You,” which held a sentimental meaning, to an emotional audience. It happens that Kesha’s mom, Pebe Serber, co-wrote the tune with the country singer in 1978.

Moved by the connection, the “TikTok” singer recalled working with Parton as she told fans, “So, in honor of her incredible legacy and a beautiful life, I’d like to sing the song that my mom wrote for her.”

Dolly Parton’s Cause Of Death Revealed After Secret Health Issues

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More details have since come to light about the circumstances surrounding Parton’s death. Her nephew, also her head of security, first shared the news and said his aunt had given him the responsibility years ago.

Afterward, a rep for the country artist confirmed that she took her final breath in Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she had been admitted days ago.

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The “9 to 5” singer was dealing with autoimmune and kidney issues as a result of cancer. 

“After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones,” the statement read, per The Blast.

Although the type of cancer wasn’t disclosed, Parton’s legacy of generosity and hope, especially through her Imagination Library, was championed.

The Singer Left Fans With One Final Gift

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Although fans are devastated to say goodbye to the beloved music icon, she didn’t leave them alone. Parton made sure her music will keep giving long after she is gone. 

As reported by The Blast, the award-winning singer recorded a secret song before dying. However, it has been kept secret and physically locked away at her DreamMore Resort in Tennessee, with instructions not to release it until her 100th birthday.

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That means fans will have to wait two more decades to hear new Dolly Parton music, but it will be totally worth it. 

Storytelling is an art form driven by inspiration; those who create the TV or movie hits of today were once fans drawn into the classics of the past. Harlan Coben, the mind behind blockbuster thrillers like The Stranger, is no exception. When asked what his favorite movie in the genre was, only one answer came to mind – Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 movie Strangers on a Train. Starting with a mundane exchange that spirals into madness, this masterpiece of suspense is part of the DNA of Coben’s work, and many others who grew up entranced by the British filmmaking master.

‘Strangers on a Train’ Follows a Meeting That Turns into Murder

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Hitchcock loves to set frightening scenes in innocuous settings – a motel, a school yard, a dinner party. And in this case, the terror starts with a train ride. Young, successful tennis player Guy (Farley Granger) ends up in the seat next to Bruno (Robert Walker), a stranger who has read about him in the newspapers. Bruno reveals he knows that Guy is going through a protracted divorce from his unfaithful wife Miriam (Laura Elliott), and speculates that he would want her murdered.Bruno then suggests the “perfect” plot for killing – two men “swap” murders: in this case, Bruno would kill Miriam, and Guy would kill Bruno’s father. Appalled by the suggestion, Bruno shrugs off the stranger and leaves the train, only to find out shortly after that Miriam has been killed. Unable to go to the police for fear of being implicated, he must find a way to avoid Bruno, who presses Guy to fulfill his end of the “deal”.

Filmed in black and white, and featuring some gorgeous locations, including New York’s original Penn Station, the movie is an engrossing ride that created the blueprint for the classic thriller. Hitchcock builds the tension not by asking viewers to guess who the killer is, but by telling us and not the other characters. Wondering whether Guy may be framed for Bruno’s crime makes the third act in particular excruciating.

‘Strangers on a Train’ is Classic Hitchcock

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In many ways, the nail-biting thriller encapsulates the best of Alfred Hitchcock. Stranger on a Train was made during the Hays Code, a code of practice that prohibited stories that glamorized immoral behavior and limited sexuality and violence in film (it would be less strictly enforced by the time films such as Psycho came around). Hitchcock’s way around these restrictions was to show the darkness in people’s minds – the ‘morality’ of murder discussed in Rope, or the psychological obsession displayed in Vertigo. These were ideas which were harder to police than images, and they also happened to make his stories more impactful.

In the case of Strangers on a Train, the terror came from the idea that Guy was pulled into a deal he never agreed to. As the walls close in, deception, anxiety, and double-crossing are necessary in order to prove his innocence. Guy is not an immoral man, yet he is drawn into the world of a killer through a simple conversation. It’s enough to push you to the edge of your seat as you wonder whether Bruno will get away with his twisted scheme.

Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterwork is a Clear Influence on Harlan Coben

In an interview with Radio Times, Coben said: “I love Alfred Hitchcock, obviously. He’s been a major influence on me.” He picked Strangers on a Train as his favorite thriller of all time, and said: “It’s just a chance meeting between two people and some of the great, iconic scenes of all time.” He also shared that a tennis scene in the Netflix adaptation of Stay Close is an intentional homage to the movie, to “represent my Hitchcock love.”

It absolutely makes sense that the author should credit the Master of Suspense with inspiring his writing. So many aspects of what made the director’s movies great also appear in Coben’s stories, with Strangers on a Train being a prime inspiration. There are many dual protagonists with a shared secret, much like Bruno and Guy, in Coben stories such as The Stranger and Gone for Good, while the concept of ordinary people being pulled into a dark situation through chance is a recurring theme in his writing.

This would, of course, not be unusual for someone working in the thriller genre. Over 40 years on from his death, Alfred Hitchcock has inspired generations of storytellers with the way he uses his medium to raise the pulse and keep the audience guessing. Strangers on a Train remains one of his most accomplished works, exploring the dark mazes of the mind in a way that still resonates after all these years.

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The Bold and the Beautiful fans know Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) does not want Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) anywhere near Will Spencer (Crew Morrow), even though Electra doesn’t want to be with him anymore. And she pretty much wishes Dylan would just disappear. But that’s not going to happen. Not easily anyway.

So, we may see Electra playing really dirty soon. She may take steps to ensure that Dylan never ends up with Will. There’s no chance of a happily ever after. We’re going to talk about Electra taking steps to ensure that Dylan loses any chance to be with Will once and for all.

Bold and the Beautiful: Electra Lashes Out at Dylan

So, not long ago, we saw Electra and Dylan arguing over Will while they were up at work at Forrester Creations. And Electra was accusing Dylan of playing a long game and only becoming her friend so she could get to Will. And she also got real cocky and said, “I’m Electra Forrester. My name is on the building.” She told Dylan, “My family’s name is on the checks you cash.” You know, so Electra said it would be so easy for her to get Dylan fired, but she’s not going to do that.

Electra Wont Fire Dylan on B&B

And Electra even told RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti), she won’t do it because then Dylan will play the victim and go running to Will. Electra even told Dylan to do the right thing and just quit Forrester. But she told Electra that she can’t do that. Dylan told Electra that she wouldn’t be able to make ends meet because working at Bikini is not enough to cover her bills. So then Electra accused Dylan of playing victim so she can run to Will’s arms. But Electra told Dylan she’s never going to let it happen. And Electra vowed to make sure Dylan does not wind up with Will.

Electra’s Devious Plot on Bold and the Beautiful

So, that got my wheels turning and thinking about how exactly can Electra make sure that Dylan never has a real relationship with Will. I’m expecting Electra to sabotage Dylan to make sure that Will is not going to want her. To make it where the Spencer family will hate her. Even though Electra dumped Will again after bossing and bullying him, you know, even though they’re split, Electra is still trying to control Will and control who he can and cannot date. But the big question is, how exactly can Electra ruin Dylan’s chances with Will. So, let’s discuss what she might do.

Electra Uses Remy against Dylan

First off, Electra may use Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) against Dylan this week. Katie wants to know the truth about Dylan’s past, but anything she says, you know, Will’s mom’s not going to believe. So, she told Katie and Will that she wasn’t plotting. And Dylan said her cousin helped her get the art camp job, but she never said his name.

So, a reliable source said Katie’s going to ask Dylan about Remy and Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada), is going to confront her about both of them. But how would Katie know about Remy? The only person who knows is Electra. So, I’m wondering if Electra tells Katie that Remy is Dylan’s cousin.

Bold and Beautiful: Electra Spins Lies about Dyla & Remy

You know, Electra might play the victim card and make it like Dylan and her whole family is all bad when it’s just Remy who’s the bad seed. Of course, Katie would latch onto that hook line and sinker. And there’s really no other way Katie would know about it unless Dylan confessed, which would be crazy if she did. Right now, she’s only confessed to Electra, and using Remy can make Dylan look really bad.

Electra might imply that Dylan knew what Remy did to Electra with the deep fakes, and Dylan’s close with Remy, that they’re affectionate family members. None of that’s true. And of course, Dylan had zero idea about the deep fakes. And she came clean to Electra the moment she found out what Remy did to Electra.

Plus, Dylan immediately cut Remy out of her life. Dylan did everything she could. She did it all right, but I’m guessing Electra will make it sound otherwise. And of course, Katie already hates Dylan. So Katie hearing about this, I think, would have Katie trash-talking Dylan to Will all over again. And of course, Dylan will deny it because it’s not true. But then I’m sure Katie will defend Electra and say, “She’s the victim here. She wouldn’t lie.” Blah, blah. And of course Will would hate to hear that Dylan’s related to Remy. I’m sure Katie would say she deliberately hid it from him.

Bold and the Beautiful: Dylan Painted as the Villain

Another thing Electra could do is tell Katie that Dylan targeted Will and targeted the Foresters from the start. Basically the same nonsense Electra spouted to Dylan the other day. According to Electra’s version, Dylan somehow conspired to be held hostage by Luna because that’s what led Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) to offer Dylan that job. She was an art teacher at Hayes summer camp and was taken hostage by Luna. And everything fell apart for Dylan from that point forward.

And that’s when Steffy offered Dylan the job at Forrester Creations because Steffy felt terrible that Dylan got pulled into all that mess. Remember, she ended up running over her. Electra said this crazy stuff already to Dylan and she may repeat it to Katie, but it just makes no sense. It’s just literally not possible. But since Will’s mom already believes the worst of Dylan, Electra might convince her.

Electra Convinces Katie Dylan was Working with Luna on B&B

But how exactly would Dylan have set any of that up? Well, that leads us to the next thing. Electra may tell Katie that she thinks Dylan and Luna were plotting together. Soon, Katie wants to know about Dylan’s past with Luna, according to this same reliable source. So, it could be that Electra says that she’s getting the same vibe from Dylan that she did from Luna.

And Electra may say that Dylan’s got an agenda, that she’s obsessed with Will, just like Luna was. And Electra might even tell Katie that Dylan may be just as dangerous as Luna. Or even crazier, Electra might suggest to Katie that Dylan and Luna might have been secret friends. That maybe Dylan played along and it was a fake hostage situation.

Electra Keeps Lying on Bold

Electra may say that Dylan let Luna tie up and that maybe Dylan was out there to pick Luna up but then accidentally ran over her on the road that night. And Electra may say that’s why Dylan invited Luna to do origami lessons at the art camp because they were conspiring.

Electra basically just keeps making insane stuff up about Dylan that’s not tethered in facts or logic. And she might even tell Katie, “Watch out. Dylan may take a page from Luna’s playbook and deliberately get pregnant by Will.”

Another thing Electra may do is tell Will, right now the two of them can’t be together because of her family. But Electra may tease Will to keep him on the hook and say once things die down and the Foresters chill out, then Electra can reunite with Will. Not now, but down the road.

But Electra can tell Will, “This could happen, but if you get with Dylan, I will never reunite with you, even if my family gets over it.” So Electra could tell Will, “If you ever want a shot to be with me again, you cannot be with Dylan.” Now, very manipulative, very unreasonable, and textbook Electra.

Electra Fires Dylan on Bold and the Beautiful

The last thing is Electra may still go ahead and fire Dylan and then also try to get her fired from Bikini while her mom, Darcy Dylan (Kelly Sullivan), is in town. Electra may think that if Dylan can’t afford to live in LA because she’s got no jobs, or even if she’s just down to the one job that won’t pay her bills, then maybe she will go back home with her mom.

So, with Darcy arriving in LA this week, we could see Electra making sure that Darcy knows that Dylan was homeless and was living out of her car because, if you remember, her parents did not know. So, if Darcy thinks it could happen again because Dylan lost her job, she might tell her daughter, “You got to come home.”

Dolly Parton died Tuesday in Nashville at 80, following a brief battle with cancer. The news landed the way it does for very few public figures — as a genuine, collective gut-punch, with tributes arriving within hours from country royalty, Hollywood A-listers, sitting politicians, and millions of ordinary fans who felt like they’d lost someone they actually knew. President Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a week. Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, Dionne Warwick, Miley Cyrus, and dozens more public figures posted personal remembrances within the day.

But Parton’s reach never stopped at country music or Hollywood. For an entire generation of content creators — women who’ve built careers on refusing to shrink themselves, refusing to apologize for how they look or where they came from — Dolly Parton wasn’t just an entertainer. She was a blueprint. In the wake of her death, several creators shared their own reactions, and the common thread running through all of them wasn’t really about music at all. It was about permission — the permission Parton gave, over six decades in the public eye, to be loud, unusual, self-made, and completely unbothered by anyone’s opinion of you.

“She marched to her own beat” — Brandi Love on Parton’s refusal to shrink

For Brandi Love, the shock of the news gave way almost immediately to something closer to reverence. “I’m just shocked over the news of Dolly Parton’s passing,” she said. “She embodied what it meant to be a super star! Never dimming her light or changing anything about herself for anyone. She marched to her own beat and her individualism will always be something I admire and respect.”

Love pointed specifically to the way Parton weathered a lifetime of commentary about her body and her image without ever bending to it. “Boobs too big? She didn’t care. Waist too small — so what! You dress weird — she wouldn’t change,” Love said. “She represented what I would say was an unapologetically authentic woman. I dug that about her!”

“A trailblazer in every sense of the word” — Taylor Breesey on the standard Parton set for women

Taylor Breesey’s reaction centered on legacy — specifically, the example Parton set for the women who came after her, in and out of entertainment. “Dolly Parton was a trailblazer in every sense of the word,” Breesey said. “She showed generations of women that we didn’t have to fit inside anyone else’s idea of how a woman should look, act, or live in order to be respected, successful, and powerful. Rest easy, Dolly, you will be missed!”

“Fierce, fabulous, fashionable, and completely one of a kind” — Paige Summers on the joy Parton built

Paige Summers’ tribute leaned into everything Parton represented at once — the songwriting, the theme park, the sheer force of personality. “Dolly Parton was such a beautiful reminder to be unapologetically yourself and never fear judgment… no matter what you look like, where you come from, or how big your dreams may be,” Summers said. “From the music she created to the joyful world of Dollywood, which I still hope to visit one day, she was fierce, fabulous, fashionable, and completely one of a kind.”

Summers said she plans to hold onto that joy rather than let the sadness take over. “I’ll keep listening to ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene’ on repeat and try to feel more joy than sadness when I think of her, even though knowing she’s gone truly hurts my heart. I know I’m far from the only person who feels that way,” she said. “Love you, Dolly. Thank you for being such a shining example of what’s possible when you dare to be completely yourself.”

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“I’ve only ever read really sweet things about her” — Natasha Nice on a loss that reached even casual fans

Not every tribute came from a lifelong superfan — and that, in its own way, said something about the scale of what Parton meant to people. Natasha Nice was candid that she wouldn’t have called herself deeply invested in Parton’s career, but the news still hit her hard. “Honestly I was really shocked and saddened by it because she seems like such a ‘forever young’ type of person, and I’ve only ever read really sweet things about her from celebrities,” Nice said. “I wouldn’t call myself a crazy big fan though, but that was my reaction.”

It’s a reaction that mirrors what played out across social media in the hours after the announcement: even people who couldn’t name a Parton deep cut still felt the loss, because Parton’s public persona — warm, funny, endlessly generous — had a way of reaching people who’d never bought a ticket to one of her shows.

A legacy bigger than the music

Parton’s death comes a little over a year after she lost her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, and follows a stretch of health issues she’d spoken about candidly in recent months, including kidney stones and lingering effects on her immune system. Her family’s obituary described “a rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see,” pointing not just to her music and songwriting but to her wit, her warmth, and her decades of philanthropy — including the Imagination Library, which has put free books in the hands of millions of children worldwide.

That combination — the talent, the generosity, and the total refusal to be anyone other than herself — is exactly what came through in every tribute from the creator community this week. Brandi Love’s admiration for a woman who never dimmed her light, Taylor Breesey’s recognition of a trailblazer, Paige Summers’ insistence on choosing joy, Natasha Nice’s simple acknowledgment that the world felt a little different without her — different voices, same throughline. Dolly Parton spent sixty years proving that you could be exactly who you are, at full volume, and the world would love you for it. For a generation of creators built on that same premise, that lesson isn’t going anywhere.

Y’all! LeBron James is making sure his leading lady feels extra loved on her special day! The NBA superstar took to social media with a sweet birthday message for the woman who’s been by his side through it all, and the love was definitely on full display. Meanwhile, Savannah James is stepping into a major milestone as she celebrates another trip around the sun!

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LeBron James Celebrates His Queen

Savannah James turns 40 years old today, and LeBron James made sure to celebrate his wifey publicly. In a post shared to Instagram on Thursday, LeBron posted a photo of himself and Savannah alongside a heartfelt caption:

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY QUEEN!!! WE ALL ARE READY TO CELEBRATE YOU!! ESPECIALLY ME! YOU’RE DESERVING OF ALL THE LOVE & VIBEZ YOU’LL RECEIVE TODAY & BEYOND!! LOVE YOU ♾️ & EVA 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎✨✨✨✨✨ LET’S GET IT!” he wrote.

Fans Don’t Play About The Mrs. James

Fans wasted no time running to TSR’s Instagram comment section to celebrate Savannah James on her big day, and babyyy, they ran it ALL the way up! While plenty of Roomies kept it simple with a sweet “Happy Birthday,” others were already wondering whether their invitation to the birthday festivities had been lost in the mail. Meanwhile, a few fans made it clear that if their love story isn’t giving this kind of energy, they simply don’t want it!

One Instagram user @taylorrrr_305 said, “😍😍😍😍😍😍 he love his wife!!!”

This Instagram user @galenisli commented, “bron you forgot my birthday post 😂 no worries”

And, Instagram user @rowdygq800_ shared, “5 ring man most importantly that unmatchable championship wedding band🫡🫡🫡🫡”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @xzavierbrown_ claimed, “If this not how I’m stepping innna couple years ion want it 😭🖐️”

While Instagram user @_iamsims added, “First Lady of United States happy birthday”

Finally, Instagram user @dracjosh wrote, “i get a invite to the bday dinner”

LeBron Stays Showing Savannah Love

LeBron James is making sure Savannah James knows she’s THAT GIRL! And while the GOAT had social media swooning over the sweet birthday love he showed his wifey as she celebrates turning 40, this ain’t the first time LeBron has been publicly hyping up his queen! Just days ago, Savannah took to Instagram with a photo dump showing off her new ombré blonde bob, beige-brown detailed denim jacket, ripped high-waisted jeans, crisp white tee, layered chains, and that unmistakable “I’m really HER” smile—and babyyy, the look was giving EVERYTHING!

Of course, her biggest fan couldn’t stay out the comments, with LeBron dropping a series of heart-eyes and drooling emojis. And now, on Thursday, he’s back at it, sharing a photo of the couple alongside a heartfelt birthday message calling Savannah his “queen” and reminding her just how much love and appreciation he has for her.

RELATED: That’s His Queen! Savannah James Pops Out With NEW Look & LeBron Can’t Keep His Eyes Off Her (PHOTOS)

Kim Zolciak’s Teen Son Arrested After Female Classmate Accuses Him of Sexual Assault 

Kim Zolciak’s 15-year-old son, Kroy Biermann Jr., known as “KJ,” was arrested this week in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a female classmate, according to court documents.

Alpharetta police arrested KJ on Monday on charges of aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery stemming from an alleged April 23 incident inside a changing area at Life Time Fitness. According to Fulton County Juvenile Court documents, the alleged victim told investigators that she was walking with the teenage football player when he began flirting with her and making jokes.

She alleged that KJ then entered one of the changing rooms and said, “hey, look at this,” prompting her to go inside. Once she entered the room, KJ allegedly began grabbing parts of her body and kissing her, according to the documents.

The girl claimed that she repeatedly told him “no” and accused him of forcing oral sex and digitally penetrating her.

“She finally managed to get away from him, and he pulled up his pants and left,” the court documents state. Authorities also allege that KJ did not scan into the gym on the day of the alleged incident, though he was reportedly captured on security footage inside the facility. The alleged victim was taken to a hospital the following day, April 24, for a sexual assault examination. According to the documents, no male DNA was detected in her mouth or vagina at the time of the examination.

KJ is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 1.

Following news of his arrest, Kim issued a statement strongly defending her son and denying the allegations against him. “The allegations being made against my son are nothing short of reckless and deeply troubling. He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged,” Zolciak said in part.

KJ’s attorney, Jason Sheffield, also denied the allegations and maintained his client’s innocence.

“He is not only presumed innocent, but is in fact, innocent,” Sheffield said. “I will work tirelessly to demonstrate to the District Attorney’s office the mean spirited nature of these false allegations and to bring a close to this matter as quickly as possible.” Just days after news of her son’s arrest became public, the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star was photographed stepping out for dinner in Palm Beach, Florida.

Kim, 48, was seen leaving a restaurant Wednesday evening alongside her 14-year-old son, Kash, and her boyfriend, Kyle Mowitz.

The reality star wore a fitted black dress with strappy stiletto heels, while both Kash and Kyle Mowitz were also dressed in black. At one point outside the restaurant, Kim Zolciak appeared to adjust Kash’s collar as the pair spoke. She was also photographed having what appeared to be a serious conversation on her cellphone.

The outing came as the family continues to face intense public attention surrounding the allegations against KJ, which he and his attorney have denied.

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