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10 Amazing Thrillers That You Have Been Sleeping On
Thrillers are such a special brand of cinema. Their narratives often eschew anything grandiose or epic in favor of something that cuts right to the bone. Maybe their impact is only skin deep, or maybe it drills deep down into the marrow, but they are more often than not effective and efficient. As a genre, the thriller may be one of the most pliable as well, able to combine with science fiction, horror, Westerns or action with equal ease. It’s maybe because of that pliability that the thriller itself can go a little undervalued.
Thrillers don’t have the devoted fanbase that horror and science fiction do, and even if they have broad appeal, it doesn’t always deliver the same box office success as their more action-packed counterparts. The streaming age has only worsened this situation, with the majority of thrillers bypassing theaters altogether and getting swallowed up by the algorithm. These newer overlooked thrillers are in good company with many older gems that remain hidden. New and old alike, these are ten amazing thrillers that you’ve been sleeping on.
‘Prime Cut’ (1972)
Prime Cut is a nasty little crime thriller that was controversial upon its release for some of its explicitly violent and sexual content. Depicting the conflict between a Kansas meat-packing magnate and a Chicago mob enforcer, the film isn’t afraid to get lurid or downright sleazy. However, it’s elevated above the lowest ranks of exploitation thanks to solid direction, some memorable suspense sequences and an overqualified cast of professionals and rising stars.
Lee Marvin plays Devlin, an enforcer working for the Irish Mob who’s sent to collect a debt from the boss of a meat packing plant in Kansas named Mary Ann, played by Gene Hackman. In the middle of their escalating conflict is the young Poppy (Sissy Spacek in her first screen role), who has been sold into prostitution. Prime Cut was directed by Michael Ritchie, who later became better known for his comedies like Bad News Bears and Fletch, but his direction on this lean piece of pulp shows the same affinity for character. The film isn’t the equivalent of a fine filet mignon, but rather some cheap and juicy chuck that’s still packed with flavor.
‘Race with the Devil’ (1975)
City folk getting more than they bargained for on a rural excursion was a popular premise in the ’70s, as best exemplified by movies like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes. Also popular during the decade were car chase movies, such as Smokey and the Bandit and Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry. The underrated thriller Race with the Devil combines both these genres with a dash of Satanic panic that makes it the real road trip from hell.
Peter Fonda and Warren Oates, who both separately starred in car movies, play co-owners of a motorcycle dealership who are headed to Aspen in an RV together for a vacation with their spouses, played by Loretta Swit and Lara Parker. The foursome’s plans are derailed when they witness a human sacrifice performed by a Satanic cult. Thus begins a pursuit across Texas as the couples try to survive increasing attacks from the cult and apathy from local law enforcement. Race with the Devil is a unique road thriller that’s had some minor influence, but deserves more eyes, especially for the shocking ending.
‘Trespass’ (1992)
Walter Hill knows how to make a lean, mean thriller. The director is responsible for cult classics like The Driver, The Warriors, and Southern Comfort, which all put their protagonists up against a gauntlet of external threats. His most underrated effort, which many haven’t woken up to yet, is the tightly wound 1992 siege thriller Trespass. It’s got an all-star cast, a simple but effective premise, and a clever script that keeps things taut until the end.
Bill Paxton and William Sadler play two firemen who come across a map that leads to a supposed treasure hidden in an abandoned building. When they decide to seek out this treasure for themselves, they get a mountain of trouble for it after they unwittingly witness a gang murder. That puts them up against a dangerous group of criminals, which includes Ice-T and Ice Cube in their only film together. Trespass isn’t overly complex or groundbreaking; it’s just a down-and-dirty thriller with a great cast that should’ve been a hit.
‘One False Move’ (1992)
Bill Paxton is the apparent king of underseen thrillers released in 1992. In addition to Trespass, he also played a key role in the massively overlooked neo-noir film One False Move. Co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, who also stars alongside Paxton, and directed by Carl Franklin, the movie received an overwhelmingly positive reception from critics but failed at the box office. Alas, that failure doesn’t diminish its lethal effectiveness.
Thornton is the leader of a trio of criminals who leave a pile of bodies in Los Angeles after they high-tail it out of town to sell a stash of drugs. Paxton is the chief of police of a small town that the trio is headed towards, and he has some secrets of his own. The film has unflinching violence and a stripped-down style that makes it pack a harder punch than you might expect. With a layered script and a perfect cast, One False Move lives up to its title, execution-wise.
‘Running Time’ (1997)
For B-movie fans who only know Bruce Campbell as Ash from the Evil Dead franchise, Running Time offers slick, no-frills thrills that prove the actor has more skills than just slaying deadites. Made on a shoestring budget, this heist movie stands out thanks to its gimmick. The entire film takes place in real time and has the added layer of being filmed to appear as if it is one continuous shot, accomplished through old-school ingenuity and hidden cuts, taking a page out of Alfred Hitchcock‘s Rope.
Campbell plays Carl, an ex-con who has a heist planned for the same day he’s released from prison. That plan isn’t foolproof, as several criminally stupid mistakes put Carl and his crew on the run after the botched robbery. Running Time isn’t flawlessly executed, but it isn’t amateur hour either. There’s an undeniable skill to pulling off the film’s visual gimmick, and any rougher moments in the performances or occasionally stilted dialogue don’t take away from its well-timed thrills.
‘You Were Never Really Here’ (2017)
As based on the novella by Jonathan Ames, there’s a version of You Were Never Really Here that could’ve been made as a much pulpier, more action-fueled movie along the lines of the original Taken. They’re all films about men with a certain set of skills that they use to punish criminals and protect innocents. However, Lynne Ramsay’s caustic thriller has a much sharper psychological edge to it, with a protagonist defined by his trauma in a way that breaks from the Hollywood anti-hero mold. The film was given a limited theatrical release before it promptly disappeared on Amazon, but it should not be allowed to fade away.
Joe (Joaquin Phoenix) is a mercenary whose specialty is saving young victims of trafficking. Brutality seems his second nature, rooted in his violent past. Joe is a fundamentally broken man, and no matter how much blood he spills, it will never free him from his trauma. The violence of You Were Never Really Here is fascinatingly filmed, with Ramsay often cutting away in a manner that denies the bloodthirsty catharsis that most action fans would want. It’s one of many ways in which the film makes its violence even more visceral, and it leaves an impact that will not be forgotten by anyone who watches it.
‘The Lookout’ (2007)
The Lookout was the directorial debut of screenwriter Scott Frank, who had risen to prominence writing crime films like Get Shorty and Out of Sight, and would later find success on streaming with series like The Queen’s Gambit. It’s a small-scale heist film featuring a terrific lead performance from Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the middle of his resurgence as an adult actor.
Gordon-Levitt plays the retroactively distracting Chris Pratt, a once-promising high school hockey phenom who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident, which left him impaired. He works as a janitor at a bank, which is what brings him into the orbit of a former high school classmate, played by Matthew Goode, who manipulates him into robbing the bank. Frank’s script for the film is characteristically clever, and the plot veers in unexpected directions even when it’s repeating beats we’ve seen before. The Lookout is a sublime crime thriller that has been overlooked for far too long.
‘Calibre’ (2018)
Another thriller sacrificed to the algorithm gods, Calibre is a menacing British thriller that premiered on Netflix internationally, making it simultaneously instantly accessible and frustratingly hidden. It’s a taut and terrifying thriller, turning the rural fears that have fueled so many films on its head. It’s a truly discomforting and nerve-wracking film to watch, but it is so well-made that you can’t help but admire it even when it’s making you squirm.
Jack Lowden and Martin McCann play friends Vaughan and Marcus, who have taken a weekend hunting trip together in the Scottish Highlands. After an accident leaves two people dead, the men swear each other to secrecy but quickly find themselves stranded in the nearby town, where tensions with the locals quickly begin to rise. Calibre grabs hold of you early and continues to tighten its grip until you can’t bear it anymore.
‘Bull’ (2021)
Bull is another British thriller with far less recognition internationally than it deserves. It’s a brutal and violent revenge thriller that treads over familiar ground, but does it with such an unrelenting tone that it borders on the horror genre. It also benefits from a strong lead performance by Neil Maskell, who also appeared in the similar genre-shifting Kill List. Revenge thrillers, when done well, can offer a nasty bit of violent catharsis, and Bull does that with blood-soaked tenacity.
As Bull, Maskell is a feared enforcer for a dangerous gangster who is also his father-in-law. After being betrayed and seemingly killed, Bull returns to exact vengeance on those responsible as well as to find his son. Bull doesn’t pull its punches in the least. It means to be an old-school violent revenge thriller, and it is exactly that. It also has a twist ending that may hammer the point home a little too strongly, but the film doesn’t suffer drastically because of it. Fans of films like the aforementioned Kill List and Dead Man’s Shoes should check this one out.
‘Rebel Ridge’ (2024)
Jeremy Saulnier made his name on gritty thrillers like Blue Ruin and Green Room, which both include brutal body counts and bloodletting. His most recent thriller, Rebel Ridge, flips the script on that and presents itself as a non-lethal, or less lethal, action movie that focuses on tension over brutality. It’s been compared to First Blood for its plot that pits a former specialist against a corrupt police department, but even that comparison fails to capture the effectiveness of Saulnier’s thoroughly modern thriller. It’s another film that’s gotten swallowed up by Netflix, but is primed for discovery.
Aaron Pierre gives a star-making performance as Terry Richmond, a former Marine who has traveled to a small town in Louisiana to post bail for his cousin, but has his money unlawfully taken by the local police. That act sets off a chain reaction of escalating events between Terry and the police. It’s a gripping thriller that pulls some of its plot points directly from real issues, but it turns them into fodder for an engaging mystery action thrill ride. Rebel Ridge continues Saulnier’s evolution as a genre director, and it puts all others on notice for how effective its thrills are without riddling bodies with bullets.
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Chris Brown just can’t catch a break. A man accused of trying to break into his Tarzana home was arrested not once, but TWICE in less than 24 hours. Yes, Roomies, y’all read that right! According to the New York Post, the suspect reportedly pulled back up to the singer’s crib just hours after getting out of jail.
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Cops Reportedly Arrested The Same Suspect TWICE For Trespassing At Chris Brown’s Home
On Wednesday, May 13, security at Chris Brown’s San Fernando Valley home spotted a man lurking near the property and told him to leave. The man reportedly listened at first, but later pulled back up just before 7p.m. and tried to climb the fence and start a fire. Security quickly stopped him before he could get onto the property and held him there until cops arrived. Officers later arrested him for suspected trespassing. Reports also claim that Chris wasn’t at home during all of the chaos.
The trespassing incident didn’t just happen once. The suspect was reportedly released from custody around 4:30a.m. on Thursday morning, then came right back to Chris’ home AGAIN. Security stepped in and held him down until authorities arrived, and police ended up arresting him a second time.
Fans React After Police Arrest Suspect For Repeated Trips To Breezy’s Home
After The Shade Room dropped the details about the trespassing incident at CB’s crib, the comment section went OFF with reactions. A lot of fans said Chris needs protection at all costs, while others called it straight up crazy to pull up to his home twice!
Instagram user @keeyyanaa wrote, “He should’ve been moved! Something always going on at that house.”
Instagram user @jbrytni wrote, “Oooooh boy! Let that man live his life ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
While Instagram user @ohb_blackpyramid wrote, “They better keep away from him !!!! Praying for his safety.”
Then Instagram user @itsninahoney wrote, “Smh what is wrong with ppl.”
Another Instagram user @alluring_ashlee wrote, “They not gon learn until he pops someone. Then yall will call him a villain again ”
Instagram user @stone_gem14 wrote, “‘RETURNs’ ikyfl 😮”
While another Instagram user @itstreyvone wrote, “Somehow they’ll try and blame it on Chris. 🤡”
Finally, Instagram user @yomamahoedf wrote, “This is concerning ‼️‼️‼️ the fact that he WENT BACK says a lot. Please lock him up 🔐”
Chris Addresses Previous Shooting Near His Home
The latest incident at Chris Brown’s home comes follows previous reports of a shooting near his residence earlier this month. Per TMZ, a man and woman were reportedly arguing, and the situation escalated when the woman drove over the man’s foot, which led him to fire shots at her vehicle. After the news surfaced, Breezy stepped in and set the record straight. He told fans he was confused because he was at home and never heard police sirens or gunshots. In an Instagram Story message, he said he was tired of the narratives, but refused to let anything distract him from his craft.
“AT THIS POINT THIS PATTERN IS OLD. I’m looking at the news like the rest of yall wondering when and where the hell this happened. I been in my crib this whole time.” He continued, “Ain’t heard a gunshot, police car, or anything. DONT ATTACH MY NAME TO NONE OF THE BULLS**T. I got s**t to do!”
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Another clue about what Taylor Swift could wear for her upcoming nuptials to Travis Kelce may have just surfaced.
With months away from the reported date for the “Blank Space” hitmaker and the NFL star to tie the knot, speculation surrounding the ceremony has continued to grow, especially over what gown Swift will choose for the big day.
As fans keep guessing which fashion house the Grammy-winning artist may wear, her bodyguard may have accidentally revealed a major hint.
On Thursday, a member of Swift’s security team was spotted outside her home carrying a large Stella McCartney garment bag along with a matching designer tote, per The Daily Mail.
The sighting would undoubtedly fuel more speculation about the 36-year-old singer’s bridal outfit. However, while the designer behind the gown for her special day has not been confirmed, insiders claim the look is inspired by the dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor when she married Conrad Hilton in 1950.
The pop star was said to have become fascinated with Taylor’s timeless Hollywood elegance while working on a song inspired by the late actress for her latest album, “The Life Of A Showgirl.”
According to insiders, Swift admired the gown’s classic shape, fitted waist, and delicate lace details, which she found elegant and flattering.
Could Taylor Swift’s Bodyguard Be Carrying A Decoy?
While Swift’s security team was spotted with the dress bag from the British fashion house, it remains unclear whether the sighting was a mistake, considering the lengths the singer has gone to keep her bridal looks private.
A source familiar with the arrangements claimed the “Bad Blood” singer commissioned six different gowns.
Although that may seem like Swift simply wanted multiple options, another insider alleged the move was actually part of a strategy to prevent details from getting out before the big reveal.
“Some of the dresses are deliberate decoys,” the insider said, per The Blast. “The goal is to confuse people, stop leaks, and make sure nobody figures out the real look ahead of time.” They added that the designers contracted were under strict NDA’s.
Inside Taylor Swift’s Unconventional Wedding Arrangements Amid Security Concerns
As part of Swift’s emphasis on privacy amid leaks of her plans, she reportedly wants to hold two separate events for her nuptials.
According to The Blast, the couple wants one large, highly protected public celebration in Rhode Island and a second, far more intimate ceremony away from public attention.
The reported change in plans is said to arise from growing security worries and constant disclosures surrounding the event. In an effort to protect their privacy, the pair reportedly even left the venue off invitations sent to guests.
“There’s a date – but no venue,” one insider revealed, stressing that the left-out detail is all part of the plan.
How Taylor Swift Reportedly Felt On ‘Edge’ About Wedding Plans Leak
Despite carefully guarding details of her celebration, the fact that the plans have still found their way into the public eye has reportedly left Swift feeling unsettled.
At one point, she was even said to have considered scrapping the arrangements entirely and starting over.
Those close to the artist revealed she was thrilled at the thought of finally sharing the day with the love of her life, but the planning of the event, while under scrutiny, has her on “edge.”
They added that the singer has always been meticulous and fiercely protective of her private world, so seeing her choices exposed before she’s ready has “shaken her confidence,” per The Blast.
The Lovebirds Recently Enjoyed A Romantic London Getaway
Ahead of their walk down the aisle, Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs star have continued making time for romantic trips, including a recent visit to London.
As The Blast recently reported, Travis spoke about the trip during an episode of his podcast with brother Jason Kelce. The NFL player gushed about the city, saying, “London is fun,” and added that the trip included great food and nights at the theater.
He recalled that they attended a performance of “Romeo & Juliet” before praising the film’s cast. Their London adventure didn’t stop there, as reports disclosed they also joined Poppy Delevingne’s 40th birthday bash and dined at Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat restaurant.
Laguna Beach alum Stephen Colletti is officially a dad after his wife, Alex Weaver, welcomed their first baby.
The couple announced their son’s arrival via Instagram on Thursday, May 14, revealing his name is “Rhodes August Colletti 🤍.”
Weaver, 32, shared a black-and-white photo of the newborn grasping her finger as she held hands with Colletti, 40.
The sweet moment also served as both Laguna Beach and One Tree Hill virtual reunions, as cast members from both of Colletti’s past shows replied with well wishes in the comments section.
Many stars grew their families in 2026. In March, Riverdale alum Charles Melton, Carly Rae Jepsen and Charlie Puth all became parents for the first time. Hailee Steinfeld also welcomed her first baby, a daughter, with husband Josh Allen before the end of the month. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter […]
“🥰Congrats you two!!!!!! Can’t wait to meet little Rhodes!!!!” Dieter Schmitz, who costarred on MTV’s Laguna Beach with Colletti in the early 2000s, wrote via Instagram.
James Lafferty, who played Nathan Scott on One Tree Hill for three seasons ahead of Colletti joining the show as Chase Adams in 2007, was quick to reply as well.
“That’s one lucky little human. Congratulations you two. Best news ever ❤️❤️❤️,” Lafferty, who is also Colletti’s cocreator and costar on Hulu’s Everyone Is Doing Great, commented.
Baby Rhodes. Courtesy of Alex Weaver/Instagram
Lafferty’s wife, Alexandra Park, who also works on the Hulu comedy, added, “The world is so ready for you, Rhodes August !!! Love you 3 🥹🩵🫶🏼 🫶🏼🌙♥️🩵🌙🫶🏼.”
Robbie Jones, who played Quentin Fields on OTH, sent his own sweet message, writing, “CONGRATULATIONS Daddy Colletti!! Blessings on blessings! ❤️🥂.”
Kate Voegele, who portrayed Colletti’s love interest Mia Catalano on The CW series, added, “So sweet!! Congratulations friends!!”
Any teen drama from Laguna Beach is water under the bridge for Stephen Colletti, Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad. “We’re always rooting for each other, and it’s so great to see everybody go off and do these amazing things,” Colletti, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, March 26, while promoting Roku’s upcoming The Reunion: […]
“What a week! Congrats guys!” Bryan Greenberg, who played Jake Jagielski on the hit drama, responded in the comments section.
Ashley Wahler, who is married to Colletti’s former Laguna Beach costar Jason Wahler, added, “Congratulations! LOVE the middle name ❤️.”
Ashley Rickards, who played Samantha “Sam” Walker on OTH, replied, “Congratulations!! 🎉.”
Colletti also commented on his wife’s post, sharing emojis that describe their current life status. “👶🏻👸🏼😊,” he replied.
James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti’s show, Everyone Is Doing Great, was already a One Tree Hill reunion — but the pair are bringing on more fan-favorites from the beloved teen series for season 2. Bryan Greenberg, who played Jake Jagielski on OTH, and Robbie Jones, who played Quentin Fields, are among the guest stars joining […]
Colletti and Weaver, a NASCAR reporter and host, tied the knot in October 2025 after getting engaged in November 2023.
The couple announced in January that they were expecting their first child. Ahead of Rhodes’ birth, Colletti exclusively told Us Weekly that he was looking to Lafferty, a new dad himself, for tips. (Lafferty, 40, and Park, 37, welcomed their first baby, son River, in December 2025.)
“I have been leaning on him,” Colletti said in May. “I’ve been watching him forge the path of fatherhood, and I’ve been so impressed with what he and [his wife] Alex together have been doing. It’s just so cool to see your best friends go through that journey and to be right behind them and getting excited here for my wife and I.”
Michael Jackson‘s nephew, Taj Jackson, opened up about father Tito Jackson’s self-esteem struggles as a member of the Jackson 5.
Taj, 52, replied to a fan via X who asked why the other members of the Jackson 5 were “not successful” after Michael went solo.
“I’ll answer since this is a very sensitive subject to me,” Taj wrote on Thursday, May 14. “Imagine since you were a teenager being told by everyone that you are worthless without your younger brother and you should thank him for everything you have.”
Taj continued, “That’s exactly what my dad had to deal with his whole life. He told me that personally on multiple occasions. What do you think that does to your self-esteem and life?”
Michael Jackson’s kids Prince and Paris Jackson are remembering their Uncle Tito. “Rest in transition, Uncle Tito ❤️,” Paris, 26, wrote over a photo of Tito and her late father shared via her Instagram Story on Monday, September 16. Prince, 27, meanwhile, shared a recent family photo of the Jackson clan via his Instagram on […]
Tito was a founding member of the Jackson 5 alongside brothers Michael, Jackie, Jermaine and Marlon. Tito’s passion for music inspired the group to get together in 1964 under the management of their father, Joe Jackson.
The Jackson 5 made history as one of the first African American performers to become popular in the mainstream. After signing with Motown Records, they achieved multiple No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 charts including “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There.” The group became one of the best-selling artists of all-time as they sold 150 million records worldwide. In 1997, the Jackson 5 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Amid their popularity, several members of the Jackson 5 attempted solo careers, but Michael’s effort was the most fruitful, resulting in 13 Grammy Awards.
Jermaine left the group first in 1976. While Michael was releasing solo music while still performing with the band, he decided to leave the Jackson 5 in 1984 after the success of “Thriller.”
Following Michael’s departure, Marlon left shortly after. Tito and Jackie released one final album as a group in 1989. In 2003, Tito went solo and earned three Grammy nominations.
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Joe and Katherine Jackson’s famous brood extended way beyond the Jackson 5. While the late Michael Jackson was perhaps the most famous member of the talented family, and his sister Janet a close second, most of their eight siblings worked in music and entertainment since childhood. Joe and Katherine — who […]
After Michael’s death in 2009, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon got back together with the hopes of planning a reunion tour. The tour came to fruition in 2012.
Tito died in September 2024 after suffering a heart attack. Tito’s sons confirmed the death of their father via an Instagram statement.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” the siblings wrote alongside a series of photos of their father over the years. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”
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David Letterman blasts CBS in parting words on Stephen Colbert's “Late Show”: 'Good night and good luck, motherf—ers'
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Letterman returned to bid farewell to the late-night talk show he originated in 1993 before handing over the reins to Colbert in 2015.
One year after the success of Fox’s The O.C., MTV took a look at the actual town, launching Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County in 2004.
The reality show focused on the personal lives of then-high schoolers Stephen Colletti, Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Lo Bosworth and more. Laguna Beach was originally set to be a high school drama but was not allowed to film inside the actual high school, meaning that it was completely shifted to focus on the cast’s home life.
Conrad led the first season as the narrator, as the main storyline focused on a love triangle she found herself in with Cavallari and Colletti. In season 2, Conrad went away to college, with Cavallari taking over as the narrator. When her season ended, a new group was introduced but fell flat without the series’ original cast.
Scroll down for an update on where the cast is today, including who is married:
Whew, Roomies! Angelica Torrez, the mother of Robert Rushing’s son hopped online to call him out over alleged unpaid child support. Torrez dropped a series of messages on social media accusing him of falling behind on payments and even threw a lil’ shade at the content he makes with Toya Johnson.
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Mother Of Robert Rushing’s Son Drops Child Support Claims Online
Recently, Angelica Torrez aired out Robert Rushing in a series messages on Instagram over alleged missed child support payments. In a now-deleted post, Angelica tagged Robert and told him she was still waiting on his payment while he focuses on posting content on social media.
“@therushingsworld @mrrushStill waiting on that child support… but don’t worry, at least there’s content to post while your responsibilities stay pending,” Angelica wrote.
In another post, Angelica dropped a screenshot of a text exchange between her and Robert. The image shows Robert sending her a photo of his tooth as he asks, “Can I pull this out with no problems?” Angelica replied with three eye-roll emojis and said, “I wouldn’t, you don’t know if there’s an infection.” Moments later, she posted another screenshot showing money hitting her Zelle account. She didn’t name Robert directly, but folks online knew she was talking about him as she wrote, “iigh y’all. He’s up to date! I’d like to thank you all for the support.” Angelcia continued, “Sometimes you gotta get out of character to be heard. Logging off, until next time. Remember! Brush and floss.”
As of right now, neither Robert Rushing nor Toya Johnson has responded to Angelica’s claims.
More About Robert Rushing’s Family Life & Children
Fans know Robert Rushing is currently married to Toya Johnson. The couple shares one daughter together, Reign Rushing. Toya also has her eldest daughter Reginae Carter, from her past relationship with Lil Wayne. Robert also reportedly shares a son with Angelica Torrez. Details about Robert and Angelica’s past relationship is unclear.
Social Media Weighs In After Angelica Blasts Robert
After The Shade Room dropped Angelica’s messages, the comment section was lit UP. Some folks said she needed to take her issues to the court instead of posting it online, meanwhile others felt she moved shady with some of her remarks.
Instagram user @juleskenneth wrote, “Run to the courthouse sis instead of social media 😰”
Instagram user @officialwarriorprincess wrote, “Very much uncalled for 🙄”
While Instagram user @shantaai_ wrote, “She really just wanted Toya to see that he texted her. That’s all this was about.”
Then Instagram user @tori.nichelle wrote, “Did we really need to see that text ? 😂”
Another Instagram user @1yeezyy wrote, “mentioning the content him and Toya do for ????? it’s giving jealous lol but ok man.”
Instagram user @_dazia.michelle wrote, “She obviously been waiting for a moment 🤣 your a dentist he can’t ask about his tooth 😩”
Then another Instagram user @t.tesfaye wrote, “I really hate messs…..”
While another Instagram user @lycreciaaa wrote, “Him and Toya be having too much fun for her 🥱”
Finally, Instagram user @im_me_365 wrote, “I mean, he couldn’t be that far behind if it only took one payment! Yall do anything for attention.”
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‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Fans Turn to Nearly 30-Year-Old Legal Thriller 1 Day After Cancellation News
This summer is stacked with great movies. From Tom Holland’s return to the web in Spider-Man: Brand New Day to the fifth installment in the beloved Disney and Pixar franchise Toy Story, there is something for everyone. However, no more is more hotly anticipated — in spite of its divisive trailer — than The Odyssey. Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s classical epic is scheduled to hit theaters on July 17, 2026, earning over 23,000 tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings almost a year ago in an unprecedented early haul.
After first appearing in Nolan’s 2014 effort Interstellar, Matt Damon played a crucial role in the multi-Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer in 2023. Now he is set to lead one of the great director’s movies in his most ambitious project yet. Damon is joined in a stacked Odyssey line-up by the likes of the aforementioned Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Charlize Theron as Calypso, Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Mia Goth, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, and Benny Safdie.
Before The Odyssey sails onto our theatrical shores, another Damon-led adaptation, albeit one that was first released almost three decades ago, is a surprise streaming hit. The 1997 adaptation of John Grisham‘s novel The Rainmaker starred the likes of Damon, Mickey Rourke, Danny DeVito, Dean Stockwell, Jon Voight, and more, and was the legendary Francis Ford Coppola‘s last movie of the 21st century. The movie was a hit with critics, returning almost universal positive praise and even earning a Golden Globe nomination. At the time of writing, The Rainmaker is one of the ten most-streamed movies on the free streaming site Tubi in the U.S. The timing feels appropriate, given that one of TV’s best legal thrillers, The Lincoln Lawyer, was just cancelled by Netflix.
‘The Rainmaker’ Disappointed at the Box Office
Despite featuring an eye-catching cast and being based on a popular novel, The Rainmaker ultimately underperformed at the box office. Against a reported budget of $40 million, the movie earned just over $45 million worldwide, which was particularly disappointing, given that another Grisham adaptation, 1993’s The Firm, earned more than $230 million worldwide against a similar budget. Of course, The Firm benefited from a Tom Cruise at the peak of his powers in the lead role, as opposed to a fresh-faced Damon.
The Rainmaker is streaming for free on Tubi. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for all the latest streaming news.
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November 18, 1997
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135 minutes
- Director
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Francis Ford Coppola
Ariel Winter and Luke Benward have called it quits after almost six years together.
People reported on Thursday, May 14, that Winter, 28, and Benward, 31, quietly split in August 2025.
Taking to the comments section of an Instagram post shared by People about the news, Winter confirmed the breakup and added that the pair still have an amicable relationship despite going their separate ways.
“He’s still one of my best friends, a great human being and a great pup coparent,” she wrote. “Just because sometimes people aren’t meant to be doesn’t mean you don’t still appreciate the time spent and retain the friendship you shared … still a big luke fan over here!!!”
From the beginning, fans fell in love with the cast of Modern Family — but they sure have changed over the past 13 years. When the series debuted, many of the cast members were so young that they ultimately grew up on screen. “There’s definitely one season for me when I hit puberty right when […]
Us Weekly has reached out to Winter and Benward’s respective spokespersons for comment.
The Modern Family alum and Benward were first romantically linked in 2019, transitioning their once-platonic bond.
“You start with the attraction, and then you get the connection, and then you’re like, ‘OK, can I be friends with this person? Do I like this person?’” Benward exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2025. “We were already way past that. [Then] COVID hit, and it was just like, let’s dive in headfirst and see how this goes. And it went great.”
At the time, Winter gushed that she was proud her relationship had withstood a pandemic lockdown.
“We know a lot of COVID divorces, COVID babies, [but] not many COVID-strong relationships, but we’re happy to be one,” she quipped. “We’re proud to represent for the COVID-strong relationships.”
Winter and Benward also shared the screen in last year’s Don’t Log Off, telling Us that they were hopeful to have even more collaborations down the line.
“Well, we have obviously what you would expect a relationship to unfold as planned in the next five years,” the former Disney Channel star told Us. “And then, this is the start of the journey for us of producing together, which we’ve really enjoyed. We have this movie, and then we did a short that went really well.”
Young Hollywood royalty! Ariel Winter rose to fame on ABC’s beloved sitcom Modern Family, but her role as Alex Dunphy was hardly her first go-round. By the time the Virginia native landed the role of Phil (Ty Burrell) and Julie Dunphy’s (Julie Bowen) middle child, she had already appeared in shows including ER, Bones, Nip/Tuck […]
He added, “We just worked really well together. We compliment each other well professionally. We have a cooking show that we’re putting together that we’re going to be pitching.”
Benward further shared how he was a fan of Winter’s solo Hollywood endeavors.
“She won’t let me watch Modern Family with her. But sometimes I turn it on just to mess with her,” he quipped, referring to Winter’s role as daughter Alex Dunphy on the long-running sitcom. “I just love [Alex’s dad] Phil Dunphy. He never misses.”
Winter, for her part, clarified that she never banned Benward from watching Modern Family — just without her. Even so, the duo had long shared relationship highlights via social media.
“Happy 26th to the most special man that gives me alllllllll the feels allllllllllll the time. I love you. I am beyond grateful for you,” Winter wrote via Instagram in 2021. “I feel incredibly lucky to spend each day together enjoying the great days and working through the tough days that we can’t go at alone. You’ve been my safe space and guiding light through all of the tough days this past year — thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel. Obviously you are ridiculously handsome, but how ridiculously caring, smart, funny, empathetic, kind, talented and devoted you are to who and what you love is the most attractive.”
Winter previously dated Levi Meaden for three years before their 2019 breakup.
So you think you’ve seen every Netflix original the streamer has to offer. Well, no, you haven’t. Between the algorithm-driven churn, the relentless release schedule, and the platform’s habit of canceling shows before they find their audience, plenty of underrated Netflix shows end up slipping through the cracks.
In fact, some of the streamer’s best original series are still waiting to be queued up. We’re talking hidden gems that don’t fall apart in the final season and well-lit prestige storytelling you can actually see. Of these forgotten Netflix shows that are perfect from start to finish, each one, regardless of genre or popularity, offers a flawless binge-watching experience from the first episode to the series finale.
‘The Last Kingdom’ (2015–2022)
Based on Bernard Cornwell‘s Saxon Stories novels, The Last Kingdom chronicles the formation of England through the eyes of a Saxon-raised Dane named Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon) navigating loyalty, identity, and an endless series of kingly coronations and the religious upheavals that come with them. A historical action series that goes hard on the action — if you were to play a drinking game tied to the number of battles per episode, we’d worry about your liver after just one season — the show’s also got a cast that never lacks chemistry with Emily Cox, David Dawson, Ian Hart, and Mark Rowley.
It never quite got the prestige television conversation it deserved, possibly because it looked like Game of Thrones bait when it premiered. However, it outlasted the show it was compared to and finished on its own terms with a feature film that did Dreymon’s character justice.
‘The Society’ (2019)
We’ll be upfront here and admit that, despite how fun The Society is, it only lasted one season, which means its story is permanently unresolved. Netflix renewed it, then reversed course during the pandemic, so you’ll be ending on a cliffhanger should you take this one on. That said, you absolutely should watch this series because it happens to be one of the most underrated pieces of young adult science fiction streaming right now. It centers on a group of teenagers from a wealthy New England town who return from a cancelled school trip to find their entire community emptied of every adult and cut off from the outside world, with no explanation and no rescue coming.
With no one to defer to and limited resources, they have to either build a society from scratch or, you know, embrace the chaos. (A bunch of horny, rebellious young adults? We wonder which they’ll choose?) The show has a slew of young Hollywood talent — names like Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, Kristine Froseth, and Rachel Keller — and a truly compelling premise that it wrings for every thrill and shocking twist you could hope for.
‘Godless’ (2017)
Scott Frank‘s seven-episode Western limited series is one of the most purely cinematic things ever made for television. Set in 1880s New Mexico, Godless has the scope of a dusty theatrical epic with a fascinating based-on-a-true story plot line to match. The show follows an outlaw named Roy Goode (Jack O’Connell) who flees his former gang and takes refuge in La Belle, a mining town whose population is almost entirely women after a catastrophic accident killed most of its men. His arrival makes the town a target, but the women of La Belle have no intention of becoming victims.
Jeff Daniels, Merritt Weaver, Scoot McNairy, and Michelle Dockery are all at the top of their game here. The finale, in particular, is an extended action sequence that rivals anything the genre has ever produced.
‘GLOW’ (2017–2019)
Set in the world of 1980s women’s wrestling, GLOW is a show about performance, reinvention, failure, and the specific experience of being a woman trying to make something of yourself inside a system that wasn’t built for you. Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin are extraordinary as Ruth and Debbie, former best friends with too much water under the bridge to traverse working together in the ring. And they’re joined by a ragtag group of outcasts (played by some severely underrated talent) managed by Marc Maron‘s Sam, a washed-up producer with an opportunistic streak.
The writing is sharp and filled with jokes, the period detail is impeccable, and the fact that Netflix cancelled it one day before the cast was due to begin filming its fourth and final season is one of the streaming era’s cruelest cancellations. Still, the three seasons of near-perfect television we did get weren’t really diminished by the streaming platform’s lack of vision.
‘Marco Polo’ (2014–2016)
In the early 2010s, everyone was chasing HBO’s Game of Thrones coattails, which is likely why Netflix dropped an absurd amount of resources into this sweeping historical drama chronicling Venetian explorer Marco Polo’s (Lorenzo Richelmy) time at the court of Kublai Khan (Benedict Wong). The result is one of the most visually lavish things the streamer has ever produced — an intricate, morally complex political drama wrapped in gorgeous fight choreography and stunning Central Asian landscapes.
It was expensive, ambitious, and ahead of its time, especially for a Netflix original series, which is probably why it got cancelled. What remains is two seasons of genuinely exceptional television that hold up better now than they ever got credit for.
‘Maniac’ (2018)
Cary Joji Fukunaga directing. Patrick Somerville writing. Jonah Hill and Emma Stone in the lead roles. A limited series that mashes up pharmaceutical dystopia, dream logic, and genre parody, all in one heart-pounding psychological thriller. What more could you want? Maniac is one of the strangest, most formally daring things Netflix has ever greenlit, a show that changes aesthetics from episode to episode while somehow maintaining a coherent narrative throughline.
The episode in which Hill and Stone find themselves inside a bizarre, ’80s-set thriller — complete with a con, a lemur, and a mistaken-identity caper — is a peak example of the show’s ability to be hilarious and heartbreaking within the same 30 minutes. It was too weird to market when it landed nearly a decade ago, which meant most people never found it. Their loss.
‘Sense8’ (2015–2018)
This 2015 sci-fi series is the Wachowskis swinging for the fences on a global scale. The show follows eight strangers across eight cities, all psychically linked and hunted by a shadowy organization while discovering what it means to truly share consciousness with another person. Sense8 is maximalist in every sense: emotional, inclusive, ambitious, and expensive. There’s a Season 1 sequence in which all eight sensates — scattered across the globe — simultaneously experience 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up,” cutting between their separate worlds in a moment of pure collective joy, which kind of serves as a thesis statement for what the show would end up being.
Netflix, not knowing what they had, cancelled it, then reversed course after some online fan outrage, ultimately delivering a feature-length finale that gave the story the ending it deserved. The complete run is a one-of-a-kind viewing experience that’s utterly unlike anything else on the platform. Treat yourself to a watch soon.
‘Bodyguard’ (2018)
Richard Madden plays war-veteran-turned-protection-officer, David Budd, who’s assigned to guard a politician he despises in Jed Mercurio‘s propulsive, tightly wound political thriller. Bodyguard, which also stars Sophie Rundle and Keeley Hawes, unfolds over six episodes of nearly unbearable tension, with a central performance from Madden that should’ve convinced the world he could do more than traipse around Winterfell in thick furs.
The British drama is a masterclass in sustained dread with an extended train sequence in which Budd talks a suicide bomber down from detonating her vest, that doubles as one of the most gripping cold opens in recent television history. Every episode after only raises those life-or-death stakes. Nothing is wasted here, and the finale delivers in a way that feels earned rather than convenient.
‘Sex Education’ (2019–2023)
Sex Education used the trappings of the British teen comedy to do something radical for its time: treat adolescent sexuality, identity, and emotional confusion with intelligence and compassion, without ever becoming preachy about it. Asa Butterfield plays Otis Milburn, a sexually inexperienced teenager whose mother is a renowned sex therapist. Armed with secondhand knowledge and a knack for giving advice he can’t follow himself, he starts an underground sex therapy clinic at his British high school and things spiral magnificently outward from there.
The show introduced a fresh batch of talent from across the pond when it dropped, names that included Ncuti Gatwa, Aimee Lou Wood, and Emma Mackey, with TV vet Gillian Anderson doing brilliantly restrained comedic work as Otis’ mom, Jean. It ran four seasons, said everything it needed to say, and ended with grace. In the landscape of streaming television where shows are either cancelled too soon or run until the goodwill is gone, that kind of clean, complete arc is genuinely rare.
‘Dead to Me’ (2019–2022)
Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini are two of the most underrated performers of their generation, and Dead to Me is the show that proved it beyond any reasonable doubt. A dark comedy about grief, guilt, and the kind of female friendship that can survive almost anything — including murder — it threads a needle that almost no show manages. Applegate plays a sharp-edged widow named Jen, still raw after her husband’s hit-and-run death, who forms an unlikely friendship with Judy (Cardellini), a warm, eccentric, seemingly guileless woman she meets at a grief support group.
There is, of course, a secret. Several, in fact. And fans learn them, often before the characters do, across three seasons that are devastating, surprising, and laugh-out-loud funny, often all at the same time. With a finale that more than sticks the landing, this is a show worth pouring your weekend into.
Dead to Me
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2019 – 2022-00-00
- Showrunner
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Liz Feldman
- Directors
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Liz Feldman
- Writers
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Liz Feldman
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