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10 Greatest Sci-Fi Movie Masterpieces of the ’90s, Ranked

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Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico alongside his troops in 'Starship Troopers'

As a decade, the 1990s is probably now more nostalgic than some people would like to admit, or acknowledge. If a movie came out during this decade, it is, at the time of writing, at least a quarter of a century old, and some of the earliest ones are pushing 40. Time comes for everyone and everything, movies included. Ruthless.

As for specific genres, sci-fi seemed to do pretty well throughout the decade, as far as movies are concerned. That once far-off and futuristic-sounding year of “2000” was right around the corner, so maybe stories about technology and the future were on people’s minds to an even greater extent. Whatever the case, these are some of the best – and hardest to fault – science fiction movies of the ‘90s.

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‘Starship Troopers’ (1997)

Starship Troopers does feel pretty different depending on how old you are when you watch it. As a piece of satire, it does feel on the nose if you’re of a certain age, but if you’re young enough, maybe it mostly feels like a cool and kind of edgy sci-fi flick about a futuristic military force waging a war against aliens that are basically giant bugs.

Some of that bug action is still fun in a mindless sort of way, but it’s the rest of Starship Troopers that elevates it, and makes it feel like more than simply a B-movie that just so happens to have the kind of budget usually reserved for A-grade films. It’s the sort of thing Paul Verhoeven, in his prime, was incredibly good at doing (see also the original RoboCop, which was one of the best sci-fi movies of the 1980s).

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‘Ghost in the Shell’ (1995)

Woman in front of cyberpunk skyline in Ghost in the Shell

If you’re talking about great dystopian anime movies, it’s always going to be tough to top Akira, which came out in the late 1980s, but Ghost in the Shell is still worth considering as a competitor. It’s got some lofty themes alongside being entertaining as a futuristic crime movie of sorts, with terrorists here who can hack people’s brains, and police officers who’ve been enhanced by cybernetics.

Great science fiction can be escapist, or it can dig a little deeper and get a bit heavier, with Ghost in the Shell arguably being in the latter camp more than the former. Still, it’s tremendously engaging and inventive, and the quality of the animation here also holds up tremendously well more than 30 years later. Also, more than 30 years later, we’re almost at the point in time when Ghost in the Shell is set: the year 2029.

8

‘Face/Off’ (1997)

Nic Cage and John Travolta fighting in Face/Off.

The 1990s was a time when a movie star could sell a movie more so than the 2020s so far (not that there aren’t people worthy of being considered movie stars), and so when you throw two big names into the mix and promise a “face off” between them, you’ve got almost inevitable gold. Enter Face/Off, which is about John Travolta vs. Nicolas Cage, effectively, but with both playing each other.

Okay, okay, technically, their characters are facing off, and their characters swap faces, but again: it was the 1990s, and people probably saw this for the stars over anything else. If you were into it because it was directed by John Woo, though, then that’s also valid, since he directs the hell out of it all. And if you can’t get on board with the goofy sci-fi stuff for whatever reason, hopefully you can easily enjoy the action Face/Off offers.

7

‘Godzilla vs. Destoroyah’ (1995)

There have been various eras of Godzilla movies, with the Heisei one having most of its entries come out in the 1990s (all besides The Return of Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Biollante). Of those 1990s Godzilla movies, Godzilla vs. Destoroyah is probably the best, and it’s good enough just as a movie to be one of the most impressive science fiction films of its decade, too.

It brings the Heisei era to a close in a dramatic fashion, and the stakes here have the whole thing feeling more dramatic (and eventually tragic) than your average Godzilla movie. Also, Destoroyah is one of the best foes Godzilla has ever taken on; perhaps even the best to only appear in a single movie to date… at the time of writing, at least. Never say never, fellow Destoroyah fans.

6

‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997)

Some people might be more familiar with the remake, Vanilla Sky, but 1997’s Open Your Eyes is superior. Penélope Cruz plays the same role in both, though, which is kind of interesting; like the acting equivalent of Michael Haneke directing both versions of Funny Games. But to focus on Open Your Eyes, it’s a psychological thriller/mystery movie that’s also kind of a sci-fi movie.

In Open Your Eyes, things jump around tonally as well as genre-wise, seemingly all in an effort to keep you, as a viewer, on your toes.

There’s also a romance element to it, as there was with Vanilla Sky, and things jump around tonally as well as genre-wise, seemingly all in an effort to keep you, as a viewer, on your toes, and maybe even a little confused, but not necessarily in a bad way. Open Your Eyes also rewards repeat viewings and analysis if you’re willing to dig in… or you can just appreciate the strange ride it takes you on, from a purely emotional/visceral standpoint.

5

‘The Iron Giant’ (1999)

Hogarth sits on the ground in the woods as the Iron Giant crouches down to speak to him in The Iron Giant.

A more approachable and optimistic animated film than the aforementioned Ghost in the Shell, The Iron Giant is also a cult classic; famously one that got buried, to some extent, in the cinematically crowded year that was 1999. It’s got a familiar sort of story, about a boy befriending some sort of unusual being, but it does that well-worn premise effectively… think E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but with a giant robot instead of a much smaller (and initially terrifying) alien.

There’s also something irresistibly retro about The Iron Giant, as it was set in the past and also had a traditional animation style at a time when computer animation was starting to take off, and had almost become the norm. It packs a lot of humor, creativity, and heart into a runtime that clocks in at under 90 minutes, and it’s also hard to imagine many people watching The Iron Giant and coming away disappointed or underwhelmed, even with its lofty reputation preceding it.

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‘Until the End of the World’ (1991)

William Hurt with googles over his eyes in 'Until the End of the World' — William Hurt with googles over his eyes in ‘Until the End of the World’

You can’t really overstate how impressively ambitious Until the End of the World really is, so long as you make sure to watch the director’s cut over the theatrical version. Yes, doing so involves finding almost five hours of free time, which is a pretty high demand, but it’s worth that sort of undertaking. Also, the movie earns such a runtime, since it’s a fully global road movie that crosses into various countries, rather than “just” different states or territories.

The sci-fi elements of Until the End of the World are underplayed for certain stretches of the film, though that’s okay when significant chunks of it are about humanity’s relationship with technology, and the (then) near-future. It also really makes use of everywhere it ended up being shot, and the resulting film is among the best-looking ever made on such a scale.

3

‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (1991)

The T-800 aiming a rifle while John Connor sits in front of him in Terminator 2: Judgment Day

There was a little movie in 1984 called The Terminator that isn’t really a little movie anymore, in hindsight, but maybe it felt like that at the time. James Cameron wasn’t a household name or anything, and Arnold Schwarzenegger had been in Conan the Barbarian, but also wasn’t a star the way he’s now known, but The Terminator ended up doing so much for the careers of both men.

And then Terminator 2: Judgment Day had to feel like a big movie when it came out, because it couldn’t really sneak up on people or be a sleeper hit like the first one. There needed to be a good reason to continue this story, and upping the stakes and spectacle was also a must, and so that’s what Terminator 2: Judgment Day did on just about every front, to the extent that it can easily count itself among the most exciting and entertaining sci-fi films ever made.

2

‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)

Even among entertaining Steven Spielberg movies (there are a bunch of them), Jurassic Park stands out as being particularly thrilling, fun, and easy to revisit. Lots of the other movies here are perfectly paced, or close enough to it that they might well be perfectly paced, but even then, Jurassic Park is still probably the best paced. Hell, call it the best-paced sci-fi movie of the 1990s, then… why not?

It spends the right amount of time developing the characters, getting to the island (while building anticipation for it), explaining the science that’s plot relevant, and then showcasing all the various things going wrong, with each big set piece marking a point of escalation. Calling Jurassic Park a blast is a big old understatement, as it is, quite plainly, one of the best blockbusters ever, science fiction-related or otherwise.

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‘The Matrix’ (1999)

Neo slowing bullets down in the 1999 film, The Matrix.

Some of the best action scenes of the 20th century were saved for the very end of it, as The Matrix has a few sequences that are absolute all-timers. If it were just an action movie, and not also an amazing science fiction movie, it would still be a classic, but the fact that it manages to do both at the same time is truly impressive. Hell, it’s more than just one sort of action movie, too, as there are martial arts fights and heroic bloodshed-esque shootouts here, and sometimes, you get a bit of both at once.

Narratively, it’s inventive, and thematically, there’s also so much to dig into when it comes to The Matrix, especially if you want to break down what it has to say about identity and conformity. It satisfies intellectually and also satisfies as spectacle, so you get the best of both worlds in a movie that’s sort of about two worlds, one of them simulated. There really is something for everyone here.

The Matrix

Release Date: March 31, 1999
Runtime: 136 minutes
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Days of our Lives: EJ’s Sinister Scheme – Brings Lexie Back from Dead to Control Theo?

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Days of Our Lives: EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) - Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson)

Days of Our Lives suggests EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) could be plotting a huge corporate maneuver for DiMera Enterprises using his dead sister Lexie Carver (Renee Jones) as a tool to manipulate and leverage her son Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson). EJ’s conspiring with Abe Carver (James Reynolds) to keep Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) in the CEO seat and make sure Theo doesn’t return.

But EJ is taking things so much further than Abe knows. We’re going to talk about EJ’s plans for the test tube person.

Dr. Rolf and the Mystery Woman in the DiMera Lab on Days of Our Lives

It shouldn’t be too much longer before Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) revives the mystery woman in the test tube. At this point, I would be shocked if it was anybody other than Lexie based on the name-dropping, the red flags, and the affectionate way EJ is speaking to the body person.

He promised Abe that he had a plan to get Theo out of the CEO chair, but EJ told Abe that he doesn’t really need to know the details of the scheme. And that’s because if EJ told Abe the truth, he might have an actual coronary, because it is truly shocking what EJ’s planning.

For several months now, fans have been speculating about who Dr. Wilhelm Rolf is planning to revive. We know it’s somebody close to EJ, and we know the person in the giant tube in Rolf’s lab is a woman. And with Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) and the kids gone until April, I’m pretty much ruling out Abigail Deveraux (AnnaLynne McCord). I do think it’d be great to get her back, and maybe we will one day. And of course, we know her grave was empty and her remains remain unlocated.

Is Lexie Carver Returning to Days of Our Lives?

Even so, the other red flags for EJ, Rolf, and the body person don’t really align with them resurrecting Abby. There’s been a lot of heavy-handed foreshadowing that suggests that Rolf’s special patient is Abe’s late wife, Lexie Carver, who is Theo’s mom.

Plus, in the big winter promo, we saw EJ showing a shocked Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) who the woman is in the tube. I don’t think EJ could shock her more than by showing Paulina that he’s got Lexie, the love of Abe’s life, right there, and she’s about to be revived, awake, and back in Theo and Abe’s lives.

That will leave Paulina facing probably the loss of her husband because I can’t imagine he wouldn’t run back to Lexie. Though the other benefit of all this is that EJ could destroy Paulina’s life because he hates her. EJ knows that Theo is a bright young man. He’s got a good future ahead, and EJ doesn’t wish Theo any ill will. Not at all.

Theo Carver’s Recovery and the Fight for the DiMera CEO Seat on DOOL

EJ’s goal of keeping Johnny close by as DiMera CEO aligns with Abe’s wish to keep Theo out at DiMera and away from the family. In fact, it was actually Abe who first approached EJ asking him to figure out how to get Theo to step down and not be CEO anymore.

Now Johnny’s running the show, but Theo just got clearance from his neurologist to go back to work after he recovered from the traumatic brain injury from the kidnapping. When Theo told Abe and Paulina that he’s going back to DiMera and he’s so excited, his stepmom was supportive as always, but Abe stormed out.

He was hoping that Theo would just step back from DiMera since working there made him a kidnapping target. Abe also worries that Theo working for the family company will have him in ongoing danger, which is fair.

EJ DiMera’s Secret Strategy to Stop Theo’s Return

With Johnny heading out and Theo about to clock back in as CEO, there’s some urgency to this. We may be getting that resurrection sooner rather than later. Abe ran back to EJ again to talk to him about stopping Theo’s return. EJ reassured Abe the plan’s underway, but then he wouldn’t tell Abe any details. Abe agreed with EJ, but he’s frustrated and impatient. Abe wants this to happen now on Days of our Lives.

But of course, EJ can’t just tell Abe, “By the way, I’m just waiting to resurrect your dead wife, Lexie. Then we’re good to go.” If you don’t recall, Abe lost his wife, Lexie, to an inoperable brain tumor. It was caused by exposure to toxins in the DiMera tunnels when she had been kidnapped by Andre DiMera (Thaao Penghlis). EJ never forgave himself for his role and how that all went down. He was really close to Lexie and he truly cares about her and about Theo.

Rafe Hernandez and the Search for the Secret DiMera Lab on Days

Meanwhile, EJ’s sneaky assistant, Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord), and Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) are still very intent on figuring out what EJ’s doing in the new lab at the hospital. It was kind of interesting to see Cat and Rafe perplexed because EJ let the cops search the lab for Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein). They know security there is really tight, but then EJ threw open the doors and let them in.

What they don’t know is there’s a secret lab within the secret lab. That super secret hidden lab is where EJ and Rolf have the lady in the body pod stashed. Cat knows that something hanky is going on because her brother Dr. Mark Greene (Jonah Robinson), who is Dr. Wilhelm Rolf’s right-hand man, had to sign a strict NDA and he won’t tell Cat anything.

Very soon Rafe is able to get into the super secret lab and finds the human test tube and he is stunned. But is the tube empty by then or does he actually open it up? Also, there may be a point where they bring the pod person into the main lab to show Paulina and actually do the resurrection. That could be when Rafe stumbles upon her because they’re still trying to crack the code to get into the lab and poke around, but the ISA device is going slowly.

Dr. Rolf’s New Resurrection Serum and Brain Cell Regeneration

Dr. Rolf has finally perfected his resurrection serum by combining it with Versix, which is the miracle sepsis drug that saved Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) life last year. What’s key to it is that the Versix helps brain cell regeneration. Brain cells don’t typically regenerate, much less in someone who is deceased.

That’s exactly what Lexie needs. It’s also what Dr. Rolf’s serum had been lacking because a lot of times people came back with flawed memories or no memories. He’s been resurrecting people for the DiMeras for decades, but this new mixture could be perfect and it could make millions of dollars for EJ and for Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien).

Dr. Rolf doesn’t really much care about the financial rewards, but he would probably like a bigger and fancier lab if it all works out and pays off. In the end, here’s what I think EJ’s plan is and how reviving the pod person is going to benefit him.

The Consequences of Lexie Carver’s Resurrection on Days of Our Lives

First is the obvious: if that is Lexie in the tube, EJ is going to get his darling sister back. Second, if he resurrects Lexie, there’s no way she’ll let Theo keep working at DiMera. And third, if Lexie comes back, Paulina’s marriage is ruined, which EJ will love.

If Theo’s mom, Lexie, comes back from the dead, obviously Theo is going to do whatever she wants. And if Lexie says no more DiMera, that should be it. That would leave the CEO seat wide open for Johnny to stay. Let’s be real, he actually does enjoy the job. It’s just that Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) hates him being around anything that’s DiMera.

Days of Our Lives Casting News: Johnny and Chanel’s Exit

However, we also know we’ve only got another eight months or so of Johnny and Chanel before EJ’s son takes off out of Salem. Carson Boatman and Raven Bowens were fired when they came back from their Christmas holidays along with Leo Howard and Ashley Puzemis.

So yeah, looks like we’re getting this resurrection soon because it really needs to happen in time to stop Theo from taking over the CEO seat again. So buckle up. We’re going to have a return from the dead very soon.

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The Best Detective Series Of All Time Is On Disney+

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The Best Detective Series Of All Time Is On Disney+

By Nina Phillips
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One of the most popular TV adaptations of Arthur Conan Doyal’s Sherlock Holmes series is available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. The modern version of this story grew popular with many fans over its four seasons.

The 2010 Sherlock series follows a consulting detective named Sherlock Holmes in modern London. He helps police solve crimes with his flatmate, Dr. John Watson. Overall, the show follows a very similar story to the original Sherlock Holmes novels but is set in a more modern time.

Stephen Moffat (Doctor Who) and Mark Gatiss (The League of Gentlemen) worked together to create this version of Sherlock. The cast was impressive as well, with Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes (Doctor Strange) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit) as John Watson. Additional cast members include Rupert Graves (V for Vendetta), Una Stubbs (Till Death Us Do Part), Jonathan Aris (Vivarium), and Lara Pulver (The Split).

Sherlock was interesting in the way it presented itself. Though it was a TV series, each season was made up of only three episodes that ran for approximately 90 minutes. This meant that each season was more like a trio of movies than an actual series.

Because of how long each episode was, and the fact that the directors were working on several shows at once, seasons took a fair amount of time to come out. Season 1 came out in 2010, Season 2 in 2012, Season 3 in 2014, and Season 4 came out in 2017.

Reactions To Sherlock

Upon release, Sherlock did well, especially in the first two seasons. According to IMDb ratings, it has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10.

When it comes to modern Sherlock Holmes adaptations, Sherlock is considered one of the best. There’s a lot to like about this four-series show. The main villain, Moriarty, was played by an amazing actor, Andrew Scott (Spectre). Additionally, the story is easy to follow and has a fast pace.

Dueling Modernized Sherlocks

However, it’s not always seen as the best modern Arthur Conan Doyle adaptation. That award is sometimes given to Elementary. This seven-season show focused more on the human side of Sherlock and the people in his life than on the actual drama and crime. Johnny Lee Miller (Aeon Flux) plays Sherlock, while Watson is played by Lucy Liu (Kill Bill).

The reviews on Rotten Tomatoes support this. Where Sherlock earned a critic score of 78 percent and an audience score of 83 percent, Elementary had a critic score of 95 percent and an audience score of 89 percent.

How Sherlock Sabotaged Its Own Legacy

Part of the problem was that while the first two seasons were rather good, Sherlock declined in the last two. The show shifted away from the crimes to focus more on character development, and the writers also added crazy and far-reaching twists, such as Watson’s partner. While Sherlock started to fall flat, Elementary remained a good show throughout all of its seasons.

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Bridgerton Replaces Penelope as Lady Whistledown in Major Book Change

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Netflix’s Bridgerton made a major change from Julia Quinn‘s book series by having Penelope replaced as Lady Whistledown.

During part 2, which premiered on Thursday, February 26, Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) made the decision to stop writing Lady Whistledown’s scandal sheet. The retirement didn’t last long, though, because very quickly someone else emerged to take over for Penelope — without her knowing their identity.

“Penelope went through such a giant growth arc last season. She’s not the powerless girl who needs Whistledown to take back her voice anymore,” showrunner Jess Brownell told Tudum about the decision. “While she stands by everything she believes about gossip being information, gossip being power for the voiceless, she realizes that it’s time for her to stop being in that role.”

Brownell expressed excitement at deviating from the book series, which never had anyone else filling in for Penelope.

“Penelope was Julia Quinn’s Whistledown, so we knew we couldn’t really play with that reveal for too long because people could just Google it,” she added. “But now, we get to play with audience expectations.”

Brownell hinted how the shakeup will affect future seasons, saying, “Starting with Genevieve, the modiste in season 1, to Penelope as Lady Whistledown, and now looking at Sophie as a maid, it’s really key for us to explore the lives of these women who do work, because it’s a time period in which women had so few options and so little agency.”

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She concluded: “Showing that there were women who didn’t just settle for what was handed to them, but tried their very best to make more of their station, it broadens the female experience in the show.”

While season 1 unmasked Penelope as Lady Whistledown, Brownell chose not to reveal who is currently behind the scandal sheet. Some popular fan theories include Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) or Eloise (Claudia Jessie).

Bridgerton is no stranger to book changes since its premiere in 2020. Season 1 centered on Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), who were the leads of the first book, The Duke and I.

Season 2 took inspiration from The Viscount Who Loved Me, which followed Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) as he found love with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). Despite Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) being the subject of the third novel, An Offer From a Gentleman, his love story with newcomer Sophie (Yerin Ha) wasn’t explored until season 4.

The third season instead focused on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Coughlan) as seen in Quinn’s book Romancing Mister Bridgerton.

From going out of order to gender-swapping pivotal characters, Brownell has found ways to surprise the audience from season to season.

“I am really not trying to shake things up too much. I really believe in the vision of the show,” Brownell told Refinery29 in April 2024. “I really want to serve the stories and the books the best way possible.”

Bridgerton is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Starfleet Academy Just Made A Perfect Voyager Episode Even Better

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Starfleet Academy Just Made A Perfect Voyager Episode Even Better

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How do you fix a controversial show that audience members keep complaining about? Simple: through blatant fan service!

Starfleet Academy has been under constant fire from Trekkies who think the brand is being worn by it like a skinsuit. In an effort to combat this, the new spinoff has been making more and more callbacks to classic shows, attempting to strengthen its ties to some of the franchise’s best episodes from Star Trek’s golden age.

The latest Starfleet Academy episode, “Life of the Stars,” takes fan service to the next level by serving as a direct sequel to a forgotten Voyager episode. In “Real Life,” the Doctor used Voyager’s holodeck to create a family for himself, but thanks to the realism of his simulation, his digital daughter died after a freak accident. While he never seemed all that bothered about it in subsequent episodes, Starfleet Academy just revealed that he has been carrying around the horrific trauma of her death for over 800 years.

The Real World

“Real Life” was an episode of Voyager’s third season in which the Doctor wanted to learn more about what it meant to be a human. Accordingly, he programmed a family in the holodeck, giving himself a wife and two children.

After Tom Paris and B’Elanna Torres (who visit for dinner) tell him everything is a little too perfect, the Doctor tweaks the program to make it more realistic. This results in more rambunctious teenage children: the son falls in with a bad crowd of local Klingons, while the daughter starts playing the dangerous fictional sport of Parisses Squares.

Robert Picardo as The Doctor in *Star Trek: Voyager’s* “Real Life”

While it looks like the Doctor’s son is in the most danger (it isn’t very long before he wants to get involved in Klingon bloodletting rituals), things take a turn for the worse when his daughter receives a fatal injury while playing sports. The Doctor’s attempts at treating her fail, and he shuts the simulation down out of sheer pain; however, after Tom Paris reminds him that families must support each other through even the worst tragedies. The holographic healer resumes the program and stays by his daughter’s bedside until she dies.

An Unexpected Callback

Star Trek: Voyager was a very serialized show, so it never really followed up on how the Doctor felt after watching his daughter die. However, the Starfleet Academy episode “Life of the Stars” dropped the bombshell revelation that he has been carrying around the extreme trauma of that event for more than 800 years. This also provides a retroactive explanation for why the Doctor has been so weird about SAM, his fellow hologram: she has reminded him of his daughter since day one, and he shut down her attempts to reach out to him because spending time with her reopened old wounds that had never fully healed.

SAM is glitching out in this episode, and the Doctor helps her mysterious alien race diagnose the problem: namely, that she never had the benefit of growing up, so she lacked the emotional resilience to process the recent trauma (namely, the Doctor’s own rejection of her) that she has experienced. In order to help her do so, the Doctor makes the radical decision to raise SAM on her homeworld, giving her 17 years of life experience before she returns to Starfleet Academy. But thanks to some timey-wimey stuff with her home planet, what feels like 17 years to SAM and the Doctor only amounts to about two weeks back at the academy.

Fan Service Done Right

Some critics of Starfleet Academy have complained that previous fan service episodes (mostly “Series Acclimation Mil,” which focused extensively on Deep Space Nine) are just naked attempts to please the audience. That doesn’t make them bad, necessarily; for example, some DS9 fans were happy to finally learn more about what happened to the Sisko. But “Life of the Stars” arguably takes fan service to the next level by making a perfect (albeit obscure) Voyager episode even better nearly 30 years later.

“Real Life’ is an underappreciated gem of an episode that allowed Robert Picardo to do some of his best work as an actor. He channeled some major pathos back then to portray the grief of a man experiencing grief over losing a daughter he never realized he loved until she was gone. Starfleet Academy brings that pathos back, letting Picardo give a master class in acting while adding some much-needed depth and complexity to his character.

Even if you’re not a huge fan of the show (maybe you even outright hate it), Starfleet Academy just added serious rewatch value to one of Voyager’s best episodes. The show also did this while giving explicit callbacks to the golden age of the franchise. Now that the show is finally getting decent (even downright good on occasion), let’s hope that this new Star Trek spinoff can defeat the ultimate no-win scenario of them all: premature cancellation by Paramount.

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Legendary Singer Neil Sedaka Rushed to Hospital in Los Angeles

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Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka
Rushed to Hospital

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Neil Sedaka — a legendary singer-songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s — has been rushed to a hospital in L.A. … TMZ has learned.

Family sources tell TMZ … Neil wasn’t feeling well Friday morning and was taken in an ambulance to the hospital, where he is recovering.

The L.A. County West Hollywood sheriff’s station tells TMZ … deputies assisted the fire department on a “medical request” call, and paramedics transported him to a local hospital at about 8 AM today.

Sedaka began his career by singing with the group The Tokens in the mid-1950s. The Tokens blew up in 1961 with their hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” … though Neil had left the band by that time.

Neil had multiple No. 1 hits in the early ’60s … including “Oh! Carol,” “Calendar Girl,” and “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.” He saw a career resurgence in the mid-1970s with the success of his songs “Laughter in the Rain” and “Bad Blood.”

Sedaka has been nominated for five Grammy awards in his illustrious career. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983, and he’s also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Neil has popped up on television a few times over the years too … with guests spots on “King of Queens” and “The Carol Burnett Show” among his credits. He also served as a guest Judge on “American Idol” season 2 — raving about Clay Aiken’s cover of his song “Solitaire.”

Neil married his wife Leba Strassberg in 1962 … the couple share two children.

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“Paradise” boss Dan Fogelman says episode 2 is one of his favorites: 'It's all Sterling'

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‘1000-Lb Sisters’ Fans Celebrate Amy Slaton’s New Eyes

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'1000-Lb Sisters' Fans Celebrate Amy Slaton's New Eyes

The TV personality recently underwent surgery to correct her lazy eye, and many are celebrating its success. This surgery not only helps her vision but also restores confidence in her looks, boosting her self-esteem.

Amy Slaton has been heavy on prioritizing her mental health over her physical health after her divorce from her first husband amid several challenges. After finding love again, she seemed to restore a level of stability to her life as she tries to raise her sons and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Fans Are Ecstatic With News Of Amy Slaton’s Surgery

A social media post revealed that Slaton has gotten her eyes fixed after a successful surgery to correct her lazy eye. The picture showed before and after pictures capturing the glaring difference in her eyes with Leon Thomas’ “MUTT” playing in the background.

“Amy from 1000lb sisters got corrective eye surgery and showed the results in a new video! I think she looks great! [Pink heart emoji],” the caption read. The words “Eyes Fixed” were written across the pictures.

The Instagram post shared by tufftopic since February 8 has gathered attention from fans, with many celebrating the successful surgery.

Many fans wrote “congratulations” to the TV personality in the comments, adding how happy they were that she finally decided to push through with the surgery.

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“Wow, she looks so much better, congratulations to you,” one commenter wrote, “OMG, she should have had that done a long time ago, she looks beautiful,” another added. “Oh, yay!!! She did it! NICE!” a different user noted.

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More Fans’ Reactions To The News

News on social media just can’t thrive without an ounce of negativity. Out of the over four hundred comments, some users called her out on her attitude, with one writing, “Nice! Now go fix mind and soul,” while another wrote, “Now can we fix her attitude?”

Other fans expressed that while they agree that she is not perfect, they were happy she got the surgery done, as they “hate hearing someone say they don’t feel beautiful.” Some commenters shared their personal experience, disclosing that they had lazy eyes too and also underwent surgery as a child.

Several members of the online community had their doubts about the news writing, stating that it was fake and that the posted pictures looked heavily edited.

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While some simply inquired about details of the surgery and if it corrected her vision, more users were in disbelief that surgery like this could be possible.

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What Prompted The TV Personality To Go Under The Knife

An exclusive clip from an upcoming episode of “1000Lb Sisters,” obtained by TMZ, shows Slaton explaining that the surgery was to correct her lazy eye.

She explained her vision problems in a 2015 YouTube video. She disclosed that she had ocular toxoplasmosis, which is an infection in the eye caused by a parasite.

It is a very rare eye condition she’s had since birth that caused her to become legally blind. During the procedure, she was placed under anesthesia, and the doctors had to operate on both of her eyes.

Her husband, Brian Lovvorn, told the film crew while he waited outside that one of his fears was that his wife might not wake up from the sedative. Thankfully, the surgery was successful, and Slaton is confidently rocking her new eyes.

Peak Mental Health Was Top On Amy Slaton’s List.

Back in 2023, after the TV star went under the knife for weight loss surgery, she disclosed that her mental health was top of her priority list over physical size. “You can’t have weight loss without mental health,” she said in a previous interview.

The Blast shared that the mom of two got candid about her previous marriage, revealing that she did not experience love or kindness; instead, it was filled with mental abuse. Slaton shared that, against her previous stance, she started going to therapy, admitting that it made her happier.

In the same interview, the mom of two revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, and acute stress disorder, which is like PTSD stemming from the troubles with her ex-husband, Michael Halterman.

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Her healing journey entailed her using her medication, sticking to what makes her happy, spending time with her family, and going to therapy regularly.

Amy Slaton Found Love Again After A Tumultuous Marriage

Two years after her divorce from Halterman, Slaton opened her heart once more, finding love with Brian. She was on top of the world when he finally popped the question, revealing that she was very excited to call him her husband.

Slaton shared that not only did Brian win her heart, but he also built a beautiful connection with her kids, Gage and Glenn. The Blast detailed that she praised him for his patience, understanding, and kind nature, stating that he was a perfect fit for their family.

The mom of two noted that they had common interests, highlighting their shared love for horror and Halloween-themed places, among others. Slaton believes the love she shares with Brian is everlasting despite the short duration of the dating and talking stage.

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Judge Orders Rehab After New Orleans Arrest

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Whew! Judge Decides What’s Next In Shia LaBeouf's New Orleans Arrest Case

A New Orleans judge ordered actor Shia LaBeouf to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation and set a $100,000 bond on Thursday. That comes after the film star was charged with two counts of battery over an alleged assault outside a bar during Mardi Gras.

RELATED: Videos Showed Shia LaBeouf Cuttin’ Up In New Orleans, Now Police Say He Used Slurs During His Attacks

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LaBeouf appeared in court wearing a fleece jacket and jeans tucked into cowboy boots.
Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Simone Levine called him out for allegedly yelling homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people near the French Quarter. The police report said LaBeouf dislocated one victim’s nose. Shia LaBeouf now has to submit to weekly drug tests, including one on the spot in the courthouse. He agreed and his attorney said the test did not show illegal substances in his system. Judge Levine said the episode was a concern for “the safety of this larger community, especially relative to a marginalized community that has gone through so much terror,” referring to the LGBTQ+ community.

“This defendant does not take his alcohol addiction seriously,” Levine said. “This court does not believe he understands the level of seriousness when it comes to these allegations.”

Jude Levine ordered LaBeouf to stay away from the victims and the bar where the fight occurred.

The judge denied a request by Shia LaBeouf to travel to Rome in March for “religious observations, including his father’s baptism.” Levine said during the hearing that she was concerned whether LaBeouf “could handle his alcohol.”

“Frankly,” LaBeouf’s attorney Sarah Chervinsky told the judge, “being drunk on Mardi Gras is not a crime.”

Man Shia LaBeouf Allegedly Punched Previously Spoke Out

Jeffrey Damnit previously told The Associated Press that LaBeouf repeatedly punched him and used homophobic slurs while threatening his life. Damnit said he believed LaBeouf had targeted him because he wore makeup and eyeliner.

“This guy wants me to be dead because I wear makeup,” Damnit said. “It’s a screwed-up thing.”

The judge released Shia LaBeouf without bond within hours of his arrest on Feb. 17. She said on Thursday that she had not previously had access to a police report that said the actor allegedly used homophobic slurs as he returned to a bar. He also hit people with a closed fist after being asked to leave. Videos of the altercations have surfaced showing LaBeouf striking multiple people.
After LaBeouf was released from custody, the actor was seen in the French Quarter dancing in the streets on Mardi Gras.

What Is The Actor Saying About It?

LaBeouf posted bond and declined to comment to reporters. He has not yet formally entered a plea to the charges.

“No, I won’t say a word,” he said in a court hallway while returning from taking a drug and alcohol test before the judge’s order. “God bless you, leave me alone.”

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Associated Press/Report for America writer Jack Brook contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.

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New “The View” cohost reveals how she really feels about working on show

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Sara Eisen said the show “looks very perfect when you watch it on TV.”

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Alice Evans Breaks Down Over Ioan Gruffudd Divorce

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Alice Evans broke down in a Los Angeles courtroom as she described the moment her 20-year marriage to Ioan Gruffudd unraveled.

The actress told a judge she didn’t hear about the divorce from her husband directly, but from a lawyer.

What followed, she said, was shock, humiliation, and a public spiral that played out online.

Now, years after their split, Gruffudd and Evans are locked in yet another emotional legal battle.

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Ioan Gruffudd’s Divorce Filing Left Alice Evans ‘Utterly Shocked’

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Taking the stand on Thursday, Evans recalled how she learned her marriage was over.

After Ioan Gruffudd left their Los Angeles home in January 2021, she believed the separation was temporary.

“I thought he just needed some space…to get his head straight,” she testified per the Daily Mail. “I thought we were just taking a break.”

However, a month later, a lawyer called with devastating news that Gruffudd had filed for divorce.

Evans told the court she didn’t want a divorce, adding that her husband “never” told her directly that he planned to end their marriage.

Fighting tears, she said she was “terrified,” “alone,” “utterly shocked,” and “devastated.”

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The split marked the end of a relationship that began in 2000. According to the 57-year-old, the sudden silence that followed left her feeling stranded after two decades of daily communication.

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Gruffudd’s Instagram Reveal Deepened The Heartbreak

Months after the divorce filing, Alice Evans faced another painful moment, this time online.

While Ioan Gruffudd was filming in the south of France, she asked if she could follow him on Instagram. Evans testified that “he accepted me as a friend.”

What she saw next stunned her. The first post that appeared announced the actor’s romantic relationship with Australian actress Bianca Wallace.

Evans described it as “the biggest shock I have ever had in my life.”

That discovery, she admitted, triggered a wave of emotional reactions. She began sending emails and posting online about Gruffudd and Wallace.

When asked how often she contacted him, she replied tearfully, “Too often.” She explained it was fueled by panic, saying her “world was being overturned” and she felt stuck in limbo.

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“I was desperate for us to work things out by talking to each other,” she told the court. “I just wanted to talk to my husband… I stupidly thought we could get back together.”

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Ioan Gruffudd’s Restraining Order Battle Turns Personal

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The courtroom testimony comes as Gruffudd seeks to renew a domestic violence restraining order against Evans.

He alleges a “relentless five-year campaign of harassment and abuse” directed at him and Wallace, whom he married in April last year. The couple welcomed a daughter, Mila, in November.

Gruffudd claims his ex-wife violated a previous three-year restraining order by following him to a parent-teacher meeting.

Evans has denied intentionally breaching the order, insisting she didn’t know he would be there.

The “102 Dalmatians” star also pushed back against earlier allegations that she attempted to give their daughters cocaine, physically assaulted Gruffudd, and passed out drunk in front of the children. Those accusations, she said, are untrue.

Evans told the court her daughters, Ella and Elsie, were frightened after the restraining order was issued.

“I’m the only person they’ve got – they don’t have any other family. I’m all they have,” she said, adding that one daughter claimed her father told her, “Your mother’s going to be in jail.”

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Gruffudd’s Divorce Feud Extends To Money And Custody

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Beyond the restraining order dispute, the former couple remains at odds over finances and parenting. Their divorce was finalized in 2023, but disagreements continue.

Evans says she is struggling financially and is asking the court to increase the $1,500 monthly spousal support and $3,000 monthly child support payments.

Ioan Gruffudd, however, wants to eliminate spousal support entirely, arguing that Evans’ alleged misconduct and violations justify the move. He also claims he has “overpaid” her by more than $300,000.

Gruffudd has accused Evans of alienating their daughters from him, saying they have been “poisoned and alienated.”

Evans doesn’t agree, maintaining that she has not engaged in ongoing harassment.

The legal fight has grown increasingly bitter, with both sides presenting starkly different accounts of their post-marriage reality.

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Alice Evans’ Apology To Ioan Gruffudd In The Courtroom Marks Emotional Turning Point

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During her testimony, Alice Evans expressed regret for her online behavior.

Looking toward Gruffudd in the courtroom, seated less than 20 feet away, she apologized, saying, “I now can say I’m sorry… I was posting way too much. Now I feel ashamed and humiliated.”

She added that she felt mortified, hugely regretful, and apologetic to Wallace, too.

Evans admitted she skipped an August 2022 hearing where the restraining order was granted because “I was terrified of seeing them together. I could not go. I stayed home. It was stupid.”

She also addressed accusations that she publicly revealed Wallace’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis, telling the court she thought it was public knowledge. “I feel terrible about it – I am deeply apologetic,” the actress said.

Regarding emails sent to Gruffudd’s mother, Evans described herself as “just a desperate person because my family was falling apart.”

She acknowledged her actions were terribly stupid and concluded, “I feel a huge sense of shame and embarrassment. I don’t recognize that person – she lost her mind.”

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