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10 Greatest Neo-Noirs of the 2010s
The neo-noir film really had a decadently diverse decade-long moment, spanning 2010 to 2020 (after a glorious run in the 2000s). The updated version of the 1940s noir saw an eclectic array of movies unveiled that all did the form justice, and then some. While many of these great movies deviated from the standard structure of the noir, they all contributed something darkly satisfying to the genre.
Here is a vital collection of the best neo-noirs from the 2010s. Some of these feature truly tortured protagonists, like in You Were Never Really Here, and others lean heavily into the snide comedy of the form, as seen in The Nice Guys. Any way you slice it, these are noir gems that need another (smoldering) look.
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‘Inherent Vice’ (2014)
Adapting a celebrated novel into a film can be quite challenging. It’s exceedingly difficult to cram all the action into a two-hour-long movie and really do the book justice. Yet, that didn’t deter Paul Thomas Anderson in the slightest from tackling Inherent Vice (he gave himself some wiggle room, as he added an extra half hour). This expansive neo-noir with a darkly comedic twist features some very odd sequences, but is quite engaging throughout.
The story, which adheres mostly to Thomas Pynchon’s literary source material of the same name, is centered on Larry “Doc” Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix, in a very different role than the one further down on this list), a pot-head private investigator living in Los Angeles during the revolutionary, drug-fueled 1970s. He investigates a case which involves the kidnapping of his free-loving ex, Shasta Fay Hepworth (Katherine Waterston), and her current, older lover Mickey Wolfmann (the always entertaining Eric Roberts), a wealthy real estate developer. The plot thickens as Doc has to contend with Christian F. “Bigfoot” Bjornsen (Josh Brolin), an old-school detective who abhors the hippy-dippy lifestyle. Things get even more complex as an underground crime syndicate is unearthed, and yet another missing (presumed dead) dude, musician Coy Harlingen (Owen Wilson), gets thrown into the mix. The dense, somewhat convoluted plot is in good hands with Anderson, who unabashedly loves to lean into the eccentric.
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‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ (2018)
This 1969-set ensemble-period-piece neo-noir has got it all: a spicy mystery, an intriguing, state-straddling location, throwback aesthetics, and…a Hemsworth. Ambitiously written and directed by Drew Goddard, the story is a cleverly interwoven tapestry of crime-centered riddles. The mood, tone, and timber of this film are just right, as the ironically bold charm of the era is depicted in vivid detail.
The story takes place at the titular hotel, which is half in California, half in Nevada — which naturally leads to a lot of the fun. The narrative consists of several people’s perspectives: Dwight Broadbeck (Jon Hamm), a seemingly slick salesman who is really an FBI agent working undercover at the hotel, Father Daniel Flynn (Jeff Bridges), a priest afflicted with senility who is trying to uncover some hidden loot, Darlene Sweet (Cynthia Erivo), a crooner with professional and financial woes, and Emily Summerspring (Dakota Johnson), who’s fresh out of a zesty cult — led by Billy Lee, (a deranged Chris Hemsworth). It’s as fun as it sounds, and surprises at nearly every turn (with more good than bad times, cinematically).
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‘Nocturnal Animals’ (2016)
Art-within-art formats sometimes overwhelmingly succeed in film (and sometimes don’t). Here, in fashion maven/sometimes director Tom Ford’s sumptuous film Nocturnal Animals, the semi-true-story within the actual story device is employed to perfection. Ford also co-wrote the script, which is based on the novel Tony and Susan by Austin Wright — and while the movie definitely feels like a book, it is also very much alive, pulsating, and dangerous in tone.
The story focuses on a high-end art gallery owner, the mostly miserable Susan Morrow (played by the ‘is-she-ever-not-amazing?’ Amy Adams). A copy of a manuscript arrives at her luxurious home, and a curious Susan dives in. It’s written by Edward Sheffield (Jake Gyllenhaal), her scorned, volatile ex (depicted as Tony Hastings in the “book”). As she consumes the material, the live action plays out in her mind (with Adams’ lookalike Isla Fisher playing the distorted version of herself, Laura Hastings). It’s violent, brutal, and the symbolism is just as painfully felt as if the actions were real. It’s a neo-noir in an opaque sense, but still strikes all the thrilling cords one expects from the morally murky sub-genre.
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‘In the Fade’ (2017)
More of a crime revenge story than anything else, In the Fade harkens back to some noirs of yore, where vengeance is at the forefront of the protagonist’s tortured mind. Directed and co-written by Fatih Akin, the film is an indictment of a corrupt legal system, and how the people’s lives affected by it become irrevocably damaged.
The tale begins with Katja (played with the utmost ferocity by Diane Kruger) losing her husband, Nuri Sekerci (Numan Acar), and little son — after some neo-Nazis blow up a building they are occupying in Germany. There is a maddening trial where all Katja experiences is injustice and a severe lack of closure. After the courtroom drama stuff is done, the film kicks into high gear, as Katja takes matters into her own, unapologetic hands — and that’s when things get really good. Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but it’s white-hot in this emotional film, and delivered with sublimely lethal skill.
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‘Nightcrawler’ (2014)
Nightcrawler really pushes the boundary of “anti-hero” to its breaking point, so much so that the protagonist, Louis Bloom (a completely unhinged Jake Gyllenhaal), is more of a straight-up villain. Nevertheless, the film doesn’t suffer from this at all, as the viewer still roots for this borderline sociopath the whole way through…mostly.
The story of writer-director Dan Gilroy’s sleek, acerbic film is focused on a crime scene photographer (a “stringer.”) He’s a vulture of sorts, forever circling fresh accidents in hopes of capturing gruesome images. The problem is that his avaricious appetite for money and “fame” knows no limitations, and he begins to commit crimes that he can then take snapshots of. It’s a deviously clever way to earn a buck; as network news director Nina Romina (Rene Russo) says, “If it bleeds, it leads.” Gilroy’s morbidly fascinating film explicitly showcases a leech existing in the underground world of Los Angeles, and doesn’t shy away from the grime. A condemnation of the sensationalized way news is consumed, this neo-noir captures all the right sick beats.
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‘You Were Never Really Here’ (2017)
You Were Never Really Here is more of an intense drama than a true crime thriller, but its nihilistic tone is steeped deep in the noirs of old. Director Lynne Ramsay handles the grim theme here with practiced finesse; he highlights the emotional tension when appropriate, and steps on the vengeance-fueled gas the rest of the film. It’s a bleak, heart-wrenching story, but it’s full of stunning images and exhilarating sequences.
Joaquin Phoenix gives one of the most real, painful, and best performances of his storied career. He plays Joe, a former FBI agent and Gulf War vet, who now works as a ruthless retriever of kidnapped kids. He’s given an assignment by the slick senator Albert Votto (Alex Manette) to find his missing daughter, Nina (Ekaterina Samsonov). All appears to go well…until it doesn’t. Turns out the whole thing was an extremely complicated set-up designed for devious political maneuverings. As poor Joe deals with PTSD from his scarred life, he does his best to save Nina and fight his own personal demons (all as he has to battle real-life ones). It’s a cruel world, and Joe is just trying his best to be good. Now that is a solid noir theme.
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‘Looper’ (2012)
While this excellent genre-mash-up film leans heavily into the sci-fi realm, it’s a decidedly dark neo-noir thriller as well. Looper is the story of a hitman from the future who gets sent back in time, by organized crime figures, to eliminate targets…before they become a real problem (obviously borrowing a bit of time travel plotting from The Terminator). Things get somewhat sticky when this crafty gun for hire is sent back to take out one very specific target…himself.
Writer-director Rian Johnson’s film explores a very cool concept (“closing the loop,” as it were), but it’s oh so much more than that. The young hitman, Joe, is played by a well-oiled Joseph Gordon-Levitt — while the mature version of this character is portrayed by Bruce Willis, who was at the height of his “older action star” days. Some great turns by Piper Perabo, as the cabaret dancer/femme fatale, Suzie, and Emily Blunt as a fiercely protective mom, Sara, add to the overall quality of this well-designed head trip. By the time the climax arrives, there are so many twisty alleys that Joe has ventured down, it’s a miracle that he (and the audience) emerge with sanity intact.
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‘The Nice Guys’ (2016)
Snappy dialogue has long been a staple of the classic noir, and screenwriter Shane Black is acutely aware of how much the well-placed one-liner can heighten a film. The Nice Guys, which is also directed by Black, is a highly entertaining private detective story, with a twist. Set in late 1970s Los Angeles, this slick film contains Black’s trademark quips and clever plot devices, but it also highlights the wild vibe of the times — all wrapped up in an intricately devised mystery.
The (ironically titled) story is centered on Holland March (Ryan Gosling, at his sarcastic best), a somewhat disreputable private investigator. After roughly scuffling with professional thug Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe, grumbling away nicely), Holland teams up with him in the search for a missing teen, Amelia (the refreshing Margaret Qualley). But wait, that’s not all; their story interlocks with the suspicious death of adult film star Misty Mountains (Murielle Telio). Everyone’s comedic chops are on full display here, even in the midst of this slightly morbid tale. Noir filmmakers of the past would be proud.
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‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’ (2014)
If there is a better representation of a graphic novel in cinema, it must be hidden under a rock somewhere. Sin City presented one of the most uniquely inventive visual films ever, combining live action with an overlay of sleek animation. Beyond stylized, the use of black and white (a tasty throwback to noir classics), replete with all the shadowing that makes a noir great, with very strategic splashes of extremely vivid color, was an ingenious technique to employ. Beyond just the stunning images, the film as a whole is a remarkable achievement in cinema. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For picks up right where the original left off.
The multi-narrative story features four tales, all derived directly from Frank Miller’s beloved comics, that play out on their own and then intersect masterfully. The first, “A Dame to Kill For,” focuses on Dwight McCarthy (Josh Brolin) as a somewhat dense private dick who is led astray by the stunningly alluring Ava Lord (swoon, Eva Green, who maps out the blueprint for the ideal neo-femme-fatale). Next is “Nancy’s Last Dance,” where exotic dancer Nancy Callahan (Jessica Alba) seeks revenge against the dastardly Senator Roark (Powers Boothe) for the murder of her detective beau. “The Long Bad Night” sees Johnny (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who seems to love noirs) try his luck against Roark in an underground poker match. Finally, the fourth story is about Marv (Mickey Rourke, finding strength again as a broken down brute) as he wakes with amnesia and basically just beats everyone up as he seeks answers. These stories either follow ones from the first film, or are prequels to them. All in all, a superbly crafted movie, with more dark pleasures than should be allowed.
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‘Drive’ (2011)
Sometimes, less is more. That’s the case with the protagonist of Drive (Ryan Gosling), who utters a mere 891 words in the whole movie — proving that words can be hollow and body language can be awfully expressive. This apparently was a creative choice made between the director, Nicolas Winding Refn, and Gosling, who had just come off a dialogue-heavy film. The end result is a movie that really highlights what film is all about: stories told through images. Oh, and music, too, as this baby features one of the best synth-based soundtracks of all time.
Gosling is known only as “Driver,” a stuntman who leads an exciting life by day working in Hollywood — but, by night, he is employed as a getaway driver for criminals. As one would expect, something is bound to go wrong. Because Driver has a conscious, he elects to help his neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan) and her little kid, and he acts as a driver for her freshly un-incarcerated husband, Standard (Oscar Isaac). Things go awry, and now Driver finds himself at the mercy of ruthless crime boss, Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks, playing wonderfully against his wryly good-hearted type here). This film is a true achievement in movie making because it not only keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat at pivotal moments, it also slows things down to a crawl, as Driver’s internal strife is silently conveyed. Laden with symbolism (just check out Driver’s “scorpion and frog” jacket), this film is layered with deep meanings — often counter to what is initially presented. Even Christina Hendricks, as the ostensible femme fatale, Blanche, is not what she seems. So hit the brakes and give this neo-noir classic a spin.
Drive
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September 16, 2011
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100 minutes
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Nicolas Winding Refn
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Hossein Amini
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Emmy Rossum and Liz Meriwether unpack their 'twisty' crime thriller “Furious”: 'I want people to be on the edge of their seat' (exclusive)
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The actress and writer tell “Entertainment Weekly” all about their upcoming crime series, which follows an FBI agent (Rossum) as she attempts to catch a female serial killer.
Katy Perry is head over heels for her beau, Justin Trudeau, and wants the world to know!
The sensational singer recently took her relationship with the former Canadian Prime Minister to the next level, proudly flaunting their romance for all to see.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau began making waves as a couple in 2025, shortly after the “Roar” hitmaker’s romance with Orlando Bloom ended last June.
Perry and Trudeau finally made their red carpet debut as a couple during the 25th Annual Tribeca Festival in New York City. They attended the premiere of Perry’s concert film on Monday, June 8, walking hand-in-hand into the venue.
Perry and Trudeau flaunted their romance for the cameras, looking head over heels for each other and unable to keep their hands to themselves. For the big day, Perry looked radiant in a floor-length white gown designed with a halter neckline and ball-like details on the neck and waist, giving a ruched and draped effect.
On the other hand, Trudeau kept it classy in a black blazer paired with matching black trousers and a crisp white button-up shirt. He skipped the formal tie, as seen in pictures shared by the Daily Mail. If their PDA did not showcase their intense feelings for each other, Perry made it clear during a Q&A session.
The Singer Raves About Her Anchor Beau
After the concert film screening, Perry was asked whether she considered herself the same person at the end of The Lifetimes Tour. She replied that she was not, claiming she felt “like a more grounded person” in different aspects of her life and had Trudeau to thank. In her words:
“I am very in love. Actually, that show was after I met the love of my life, and so I felt very anchored by that, because I’m a little bit like a rainbow kite.”
Perry explained that she is the type to “fly super high and like touch the veiled cosmos.” On that note, she frequently needed to be anchored and found the perfect match in Trudeau. “So to have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole now,” Perry gushed.
The Entertainer Sparked Pregnancy Speculations
Besides marking their red carpet debut at the Tribeca Festival, Perry and Trudeau made waves for sparking pregnancy speculations. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the pair had confused fans with their intimate interactions at the event.
While posing for the cameras, Trudeau placed his hand on Perry’s stomach. In response, the entertainer smiled before gently moving his hand away. Although the interaction was brief, it caught the attention of several social media users, who began speculating on the reason behind Trudeau’s gesture.
Many pointed out that the way the former Canadian Prime Minister had touched Perry’s stomach felt too intimate and possibly hinted at a baby. On the other hand, some fans believed the couple was being playful and simply enjoying their red carpet debut.
A Source Shut Down The Baby Rumors
The Tribeca Festival wasn’t the first time Perry and Trudeau had sparked baby rumors. Earlier this year, the singer’s decision to wear a baggy top on an outing with her beau made some fans wonder if she had a bunch in the oven.
However, a source recently shut down the pregnancy speculations, stressing that Perry and Trudeau were not expecting a child. Although she wasn’t pregnant at the moment, having a baby with the former prime minister was allegedly not off the table.
“She’s not against it, but they are just in a euphoric honeymoon phase and enjoying life together with the children they already have from their previous relationships,” the source said about the couple. Before meeting Perry, Trudeau welcomed three children with his estranged wife, Sophie Grégoire.
Katy Perry Reportedly Has A Close Relationship With Justin Trudeau’s Son
One of Trudeau’s three children, a son named Xavier, appears to be on board with his romance with Perry. In February, The Blast shared that Xavier had opened up about his relationship with the “I Kissed a Girl” singer while talking to content creator G Hobs.
Xavier confirmed he had been introduced to Perry and gave her his approval. He raved about how cool and nice she was, recalling that they had talked for hours. Part of the conversation revolved around Xavier’s music career, with the teenager noting Perry had advised him on how to proceed.
Xavier’s approval of Perry came amid reports of her budding romance with Trudeau. Besides the pregnancy speculations, the lovebirds also faced rumors of them heading down the aisle. A source confirmed they were “smitten” with each other, with Perry’s pals allegedly dubbing Trudeau her perfect match.
Honestly, if you want “managed democracy” to succeed across the galaxy, you’re going to have to accept there will be a few intergalactic speed bumps along the way. This is one of those occasions. Sony and PlayStation Productions have been steadily building out their gaming-to-screen empire but their latest big gamble has just been hit with a big setback.
Jason Momoa has exited Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ upcoming Helldivers movie, which is being directed by Justin Lin. The reason for Momoa’s departure is currently unknown, as per Deadline, but the project is still very much alive, with Sony now searching for a new star. Helldivers is still expected to hit theaters on November 10, 2027.
However, this might be an opportunity for Sony to re-examine what a Helldivers movie should actually be, because the idea of it having one single star instead of a cavalcade of stars who replace each other with every hilariously gory and painful death almost misses the point. Official plot details are under wraps just now, but it shouldn’t be too tough to figure out where it’ll go.
The original Helldivers game launched in 2015 as a cooperative shooter, putting players in the role of elite soldiers fighting to protect Super Earth from the enemies of mankind. Helldivers 2 expanded that world enormously, sending players into an explosive intergalactic war as soldiers spreading peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy. With, you know, missiles, space lasers, hellfire from the skies, the usual ways you “liberate” places.
The movie is being produced by Hutch Parker, PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash, and Justin Lin through his Perfect Storm Entertainment banner. Lin is best known for his work on the Fast & Furious franchise, so a big budget sci-fi that’s laced with humor and knowing winks is probably right in his wheelhouse.
What Other Sony PlayStation Games Have Been Adapted?
Sony and PlayStation Productions have already found big success adapting games for film and television. Their previous projects include Uncharted, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, which grossed $407 million worldwide, along with Peacock’s Twisted Metal and HBO’s award-winning The Last of Us. Helldivers is the next move in that big strategy after Helldivers 2 sold more than 12 million units across PlayStation 5 and PC in its first four months after launching in 2024.
Helldivers is currently scheduled to open in theaters on November 10, 2027.
Movie fans spend a lot of time talking about what Hollywood is doing wrong. Studios rely too heavily on franchises. Everything is “too cynical.” Blockbusters “take themselves too seriously.” Audiences want adventure and escapism again, and they want the kind of crowd-pleasing summer movies that once made going to the theater feel like an event. Then movies like The Mandalorian and Grogu and Masters of the Universe arrive, and something strange happens.
Instead of embracing them for what they are, many viewers immediately begin criticizing them for what they aren’t. Neither movie is trying to reinvent blockbuster filmmaking, and neither is positioning itself as the future of cinema. They’re big, sincere adventure movies designed to entertain audiences for a couple of hours before sending them home with a smile on their face. Yet a surprising amount of the conversation surrounding both movies has focused on their perceived shortcomings rather than their actual successes. That’s not because criticism is inherently wrong. Every movie deserves to be evaluated honestly. The problem is that many modern audiences seem unable to meet a movie on its own terms. Somewhere along the way, we’ve stopped asking whether a blockbuster was fun and started asking whether it justified its existence.
We’ve Started Expecting Every Movie To Be More Than a Movie
One of the biggest changes in movie culture over the last decade has been the way audiences engage with blockbusters. Every release now arrives carrying the weight of expectations that often have very little to do with the movie itself. A new Star Wars movie isn’t allowed to simply be a Star Wars movie. It has to fix the franchise, or settle years of online debates, or at least prove Lucasfilm has a plan. Likewise, a movie like Masters of the Universe isn’t judged solely on whether it’s an entertaining fantasy adventure. Instead, it’s forced to answer questions about intellectual property, franchise fatigue, and whether Hollywood should be revisiting the property at all.
Those conversations can be interesting, but they often overshadow the movie sitting directly in front of us. Take The Mandalorian and Grogu. At its core, it’s exactly what the title promises: another adventure featuring Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu. That’s why audiences fell in love with these characters in the first place. Their story wasn’t built on galaxy-shattering revelations or franchise-defining twists, it was built on a simple but effective foundation: a lone warrior, a child in need of protection, and a galaxy full of dangers waiting around every corner. The movie understands that appeal, yet much of the discourse surrounding it has focused on whether it does enough to move the larger Star Wars franchise forward. That’s a strange criticism to level at a movie that was never trying to be anything other than an entertaining continuation of a story people already enjoyed.
‘Masters of the Universe’ Understands Something Many Audiences Have Forgotten
The reaction to Masters of the Universe has been equally revealing. For years, fans have claimed they want fantasy movies that embrace wonder, adventure, and larger-than-life heroes. They want colorful worlds, memorable villains, and stories that aren’t afraid to be earnest. Then Masters of the Universe delivers exactly that, and many viewers respond by questioning whether the movie should exist in the first place. It’s a bizarre contradiction.
The entire appeal of Masters of the Universe has always been its unapologetic sincerity. This is a franchise about magical swords, cosmic battles, and a hero named He-Man (Nicholas Gailtzine) fighting a villain called Skeletor (Jared Leto) with a skull for a face. It was never designed to be grounded or realistic, it was designed to be fun, and the movie understands that. Rather than trying to transform the property into something darker or more self-important, it embraces the same adventurous spirit that made generations of fans fall in love with Eternia, and yes, that includes even its cringiest moments and dialogue. Not every fantasy movie needs to be the next The Lord of the Rings. Sometimes audiences just want to watch heroes battle villains in an imaginative world filled with monsters, magic, and spectacle. For decades, that was enough.
Somewhere Along the Way, Fun Became an Insufficient Defense
Perhaps the strangest aspect of modern blockbuster discourse is the way audiences often treat fun as if it’s a lesser achievement. If someone enjoys a movie because it made them laugh, cheer, or sit on the edge of their seat, that reaction is often dismissed as shallow. The movie must be analyzed through the lens of cultural impact, franchise strategy, or artistic ambition before it’s allowed to be considered successful. But why? Some of the most beloved blockbusters ever made aren’t remembered because they changed cinema forever, they’re remembered because they’re endlessly entertaining. Audiences didn’t fall in love with Raiders of the Lost Ark because it solved every problem facing Hollywood, they fell in love with it because it was exciting. The same is true of movies like The Mummy, Back to the Future, and countless other adventure classics.
Those movies succeeded because they understood a simple truth: entertainment matters. That doesn’t mean audiences should stop thinking critically about movies, and it certainly doesn’t mean every blockbuster deserves praise. Plenty of movies fail to deliver on their promises. But there is a growing tendency to evaluate movies against impossible standards rather than appreciating what they’re trying to accomplish. A blockbuster doesn’t need to redefine a genre to be worthwhile, and it doesn’t need to become a cultural milestone. Sometimes its job is simply to provide a memorable night at the movies.
What’s particularly interesting about the reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu and Masters of the Universe is how disconnected some online criticism feels from the experience of actually sitting in a theater. Spend enough time on social media, and you’d think every blockbuster was either a masterpiece or a disaster. There’s very little room left for movies that are simply good, entertaining, and that deliver exactly what audiences expected and leave them satisfied. Yet those are often the kinds of movies that thrive with general audiences. Most people don’t buy a ticket hoping to witness the future of cinema, they just want to escape for a few hours. They want to laugh and to be transported somewhere else for an evening before returning to reality.
That’s what summer blockbusters have always done best. The backlash surrounding The Mandalorian and Grogu and Masters of the Universe suggests many movie fans have forgotten that simple reality. Both movies have flaws, and both are worthy of criticism, but the insistence that they should have been something other than what they were designed to be feels increasingly disconnected from why people fell in love with movies in the first place. Not every blockbuster needs to change the industry, sometimes it’s enough to have a great time. And maybe audiences would enjoy more movies if they remembered that.
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June 5, 2026
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Travis Knight
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Chris Butler
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Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch, Todd Black
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Donald Trump reacts to New York Knicks fans loudly booing him in the room at NBA Finals
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The president responded after attendees booed him as he attended the Knicks vs. Spurs matchup inside Madison Square Garden.
Social media users are crackin’ UP at the crowd’s reaction to Donald Trump attending game 3 of the NBA finals.
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More On The Crowd’s Reaction To Donald Trump Attending Game 3 Of NBA Finals
According to CNBC, President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks faced off against the San Antonio Spurs. Before the game kicked off, announcers and cameras spotlighted Donald Trump’s presence at the game. Per the outlet, the president was greeted with boo’s.
“I thought great. I mean, I thought it was amazing, actually. You mean when they have the camera on me? I thought it was very good, yeah. It was certainly amazing. It was mostly cheers. It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic,” Trump reportedly said about his lukewarm welcome. “The game was fantastic. Well played by both teams. We all had a lot of fun. It was great to watch very talented players.”
Ultimately, the Knicks lost their first game in the finals, with the final score reading 115-111.
Social Media Users Are Crackin’ Up At Crowd’s Reaction To Donald Trump Attending Game 3 Of NBA Finals
Social media users were crackin’ UP at the crowd’s reaction to Donald Trump attending game 3 in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @vedothesinger wrote, “Gas bout to be higher!!”
While Instagram user @bombshell_416 added, “That boo was in unison, one band, one sound 😂 They said nope”
Instagram user @mekasway wrote, “He gone say they were booing the singer”
While Instagram user @ricovelazquez added, “I’ve never seen so many people outwardly HATE someone yet somehow he’s still popular enough to win. 😵💫 🤬”
Instagram user @fairydustnhairspray wrote, “He’s going to say they were cheering for him.”
While Instagram user @i_am_pearl86 added, “I wish the booing was LOUDER 😂📢”
Instagram user @nh_flee wrote, “First time I ever heard boo’s during the national anthem 😂”
While Instagram user @michaeldavincii added, “Tomorrow Trump is gonna say he had the biggest applause that New York has ever seen. He doesn’t even think any president has gotten applause like that.”
Instagram user @the_aestheticsdoc wrote, “Wasn’t loud enough 😩”
While Instagram user @basicallyessence added, “He gon tell the press he had a standing ovation. Y’all know he off”
Instagram user @rosey.g wrote, “GREAT , GAS GOING TO BE 8$ TOMORROW 😒”
While Instagram user @canaanvictoria added, “It’s the smirk for me..he don’t give a damn…lmao😂😂😂”
Earlier This Year, The President Sparked Outraged With Picture Depicting Him As Jesus
Earlier this year, the president sparked outrage with a picture depicting him as Jesus Christ. As The Shade Room previously reported, in April, President Trump took to Truth Social and shared a photo that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ. Furthermore, the photo appeared to be AI-generated and sparked one social media user to slide in TSR’s comment section, writing, “We haven’t had a DAY of normalcy since this man took office ”
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A proud family celebration turned into an emotional milestone for Jennifer Lopez as she watched her son Max Muniz graduate from high school.
Surrounded by loved ones, the singer and actress smiled for photos and embraced the moment, but it was clear something deeper was weighing on her mind.
With both of her children preparing for major life changes, Lopez found herself struggling to hold back tears.
Max Muniz marked a major chapter in his life when he graduated from high school during a ceremony held at UCLA.
The 18-year-old was surrounded by family members as he received his diploma, including his mother, twin sibling Oskar Muniz, grandparents Guadalupe and David Lopez, and Jennifer’s longtime manager Benny Medina.
Lopez appeared proud as she hugged her son and posed for photos following the ceremony. While she managed to maintain her composure during family snapshots, emotions soon began to show.
According to the Daily Mail, observers noted that the singer became visibly emotional throughout the event. At one point, she appeared especially moved while interacting with an instructor, gently placing a hand on the staff member as tears welled in her eyes.
For Lopez, the occasion represented more than a graduation. It marked another step toward a future where her children are beginning to create lives of their own.
Oskar Muniz Joins Family For Emotional Day
The graduation also drew attention because it was one of the first major public family appearances since reports emerged regarding Oskar Muniz’s new identity.
Oskar, formerly known publicly as Emme, attended the ceremony to support Max. According to reports, Oskar was recently listed under the new name on a university program and is identified using male pronouns.
The development follows a moment in 2022 when Lopez introduced Oskar onstage using “they” pronouns, signaling a nonbinary identity at the time.
Dressed in a red polo shirt and blue slacks, Oskar joined family members in celebrating the occasion. Max, meanwhile, wore a tie-dye shirt, Nike sneakers, and several leis as he enjoyed the festivities.
Although the graduation focused on Max’s achievement, the family’s evolving dynamics have continued to attract public attention as both twins prepare for life beyond high school.
Jennifer Lopez Admits She’s Been Crying For Months
The tears seen at Max’s graduation did not come out of nowhere.
Just days before the ceremony, Lopez opened up about her emotions during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” where the conversation turned toward her children leaving home.
“Don’t talk about it, I’ll start crying,” Lopez said when the subject came up.
The singer revealed that the thought of her twins moving out has affected her deeply. She admitted she had been “crying for two months” while preparing for this transition and expected graduation season to be especially emotional.
When Kimmel asked whether it was difficult having her children attend separate schools, Lopez made it clear that their happiness remained her top priority.
“I mean, it’s fine,” she said. “I want them to be happy. Go where they want to go, do what they want to do.”
Jennifer Lopez Prepares For An Empty Nest
As college approaches, Lopez is already thinking about the practical side of helping her children move away from home.
She explained that she intends to personally assist with getting them settled into their dorms despite her busy schedule and public profile.
“We’re going to pack up their rooms here, and they’re going to take all the things that they want to take to their dorm,” said Lopez.
She then joked about what she expects will happen next.
“Then they’re going to realize that their dorms are too small,” she quipped. “They’re going to miss home. I hope they want to come back real soon.”
Lopez currently lives in an $18 million Hidden Hills property she purchased after the end of her marriage. While the sprawling estate offers plenty of room, she knows it will feel very different once her children leave.
Like many parents facing an empty nest, she is trying to embrace the next stage while hoping her children remain close.
Family Changes Continue To Reshape Her World
The graduation arrived during a period of significant change for the family.
Lopez shares Max and Oskar with singer Marc Anthony, whom she was married to for a decade. While Anthony did not appear to attend either graduation ceremony, the family continues moving forward as the twins prepare for college and adulthood.
Reflecting on her own younger years, Lopez admitted she understands exactly why her children are eager to begin the next chapter.
“I remember being that age and thinking, I couldn’t wait to get out in the world and do my thing. I really wanted to get out,” she recalled.
Even so, the reality proved harder than she expected. Friends had warned her about how emotional the experience would be, but she initially brushed off their concerns.
“And then like two months ago I had to write the thing for the yearbook or whatever the heck thing they make you write,” Lopez told Kimmel. “When I tell you, the tears. Two days it took me to write those things.”
Those words may explain why Max’s graduation became such an emotional day. While it celebrated years of hard work and achievement, it also reminded Lopez that a new chapter is beginning, one filled with pride, change, and the bittersweet realization that her children are ready to spread their wings.
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For years, summer style has been dominated by breezy beige pants in shades of white, beige and oatmeal. But Summer 2026 is looking a lot more colorful. From bold stripes to tropical prints and cheerful gingham, statement-making pants are quickly becoming the trend fashion lovers can’t stop wearing.
Colorful pants do all the heavy lifting for an outfit, turning a basic tank or white tee into something that looks thoughtfully styled. Better yet, these 17 eye-catching pairs start at just $24, proving you don’t need a designer budget to embrace one of summer’s biggest surprises.
17 Colorful Pants That Are a Trendy Alternative to Linen
1. Our Favorite: The faux linen fabric on these pink striped capris mimics the texture of real linen without the constant wrinkling. The drawstring waist and pockets seal the deal.
2. Bold and Bright: The pink and red stripes on these flowy palazzo pants feel fresh rather than fussy, and the wide leg keeps the bold print from feeling overwhelming.
3. Boho Beauty: The multicolor stripes on these boho palazzo pants mix several shades, which means they pair easily with almost any solid top in the closet.
4. Summer Statement: A statement bottom means the rest of the outfit can stay simple. These wide-leg boho trousers turn a plain tank into something worth taking a photo in.
5. Paisley Perfection: The wide-leg cut on these paisley flowy pants skims past the hips and falls cleanly to the floor. The pink paisley print does the styling work for you.
If you’re trying to create more shape through the waist, the right dress can do a lot of the work for you. Details like wrap silhouettes, smocked bodices, belted waists and strategic ruching naturally draw the eye inward, creating the appearance of an hourglass figure. Better yet, you get the effect without shapewear, restrictive fabrics […]
6. Cropped Classic: Full-length pants in 90-degree heat are a no-go. These loose-cropped pants hit at the ankle so air can move while still covering enough to feel pulled together.
7. Gingham Go-To’s: Built-in tummy control panels smooth the waistband on these blue gingham pants so nothing digs in. The wide leg balances out the fitted top.
8. Farmers Market-Ready: The barrel silhouette on these pink and white palazzos tapers slightly at the ankle, so they read tailored instead of sloppy — despite the flowy fabric.
9. Barrel Moment: Skinny jeans in July are not happening. The barrel cut on these gingham drawstring pants gives the legs room to breathe without looking shapeless.
10. Resort Chic: These green leaf palazzos earn their keep on resort trips: hotel breakfast, pool to bar transition, then dinner with a silk cami tucked in.
11. Tropical-Inspired: The smocked elastic waist on these tropical palazzo pants gives a clean high-rise look without buttons or zippers digging into the midsection.
12. Tummy Control: The smocked high waistband on these palazzo pants stretches without losing shape, giving real tummy control without the squeeze of shapewear.
13. Easy Breezy: The cotton-linen blend on these wide-leg palazzos breathes like pure linen but holds its shape better, so the legs stay crisp instead of clinging.
14. Comfort MVP: The elastic waist and harem cut on these baggy wide-leg pants feel like sweatpants, but the silhouette reads put-together enough to leave the house in.
15. Luxe Linen: Real linen pockets are rare at this price. These linen palazzo pants include them along with a low-waist drawstring that doesn’t dig in when you sit.
16. Effortlessly Chic: Wear these wide-leg linen pants to a gallery opening or summer happy hour, then re-wear them to the office on Monday with a tucked blouse.
17. Flowy and Fun: Wear these flowy, floral palazzos to a backyard birthday party with a white tank, then keep them on for a casual dinner out after.
Summer 2026 top fashion trends are leaning slightly feminine, and floral blouses are leading the charge. Instead of the loud, overly busy prints of years past, this season’s must-have tops feel a tad more elevated, with puff sleeves, delicate embroidery, soft color palettes and silhouettes that look straight out of an upscale boutique. You don’t […]
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau packed on the PDA during their official red carpet debut.
The couple held hands and gazed into each other’s eyes on Monday, June 8, while walking the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City for the premiere of the pop star’s new concert movie, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris. Perry wore a white halter-neck dress with rose embellishments, with her hair in an updo, while Trudeau went for a smart black suit and white button-up shirt.
The former Canadian Prime Minister, 54, told reporters on the red carpet that he was excited to see the documentary for the first time.
“I saw the [tour] three times but I wasn’t really paying attention to anything but Katy,” Trudeau joked to Entertainment Tonight. “So, I’m looking forward to seeing the show for the first time!”
When a reporter mentioned that Perry and Trudeau “look great together,” she replied, “Thank you!”
The duo were linked in July 2025 during a few romantic outings in Montreal, shortly after Perry and ex Orlando Bloom officially confirmed the end of their relationship after a decade together.
Us Weekly exclusively reported earlier this month that Justin is “showing Katy his new home, where he wants her to live part of the year with him.” The politician purchased a two-story, nearly 5,000-square foot house in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood for $3.1 million in February.
The couple potentially moving in together comes amid their effort to blend their two families. (Perry and Bloom, 49, share a daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, 5. Justin and his ex-wife Sophie Grégoire share three children: Xav, 18, Ella-Grace, 17, and Hadrien, 12.)
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry on June 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival
“Things between Katy and Justin are very serious,” a source exclusively told Us. “After her split from Orlando, Katy really wasn’t expecting to jump into another relationship anytime soon, but Justin completely caught her by surprise. He came into her life at the right time, and they have developed a really strong connection.”
The insider revealed that the pair started “integrating their lives more and more” ahead of Perry’s performance at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony and limited international concert dates this summer.
“Their relationship has deepened over the past several months, and they are about to celebrate their one-year anniversary,” the source said. “They both feel it’s important to blend their families thoughtfully and at a comfortable pace.”
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are still going strong. Perry, 41, took to Instagram on Wednesday, January 7, and shared a photo of herself leaning in to kiss Trudeau, 54, during a seaside vacation. The former prime minister of Canada sported a big smile, dark sunglasses and a white T-shirt. “Holidaze ♥️,” Perry captioned the […]
Justin’s eldest son, Xav, opened up about getting to know Perry during an appearance on the “Can’t Be Censored” podcast in April.
“When I’m really happy with a song [I] send it [to her],” the aspiring musician revealed. “She’s always happy to give me advice or tell me what I should change.”
He added, “She’s super nice. She’s super down to earth. She’s great. I think that my dad’s happy so that’s important.”
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Jennifer Lopez reveals what she would've done in her canceled MTV VMAs performance with Madonna, Britney Spears
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“We rehearsed and everything. I went to Madonna’s house,” Lopez said on “Watch What Happens Live,” though she ultimately had to drop out.
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