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10 Near-Perfect Sitcoms Nobody Remembers
Sitcoms arguably aren’t what they used to be. While there are some great new ones, many sitcoms today rely on inspiration from ones that came before them. Some of them are even outright copies, spinoffs, or sequels. There have been some near-perfect sitcoms that changed the game and inspired others, like Friends and Seinfeld. But there are also forgotten ones that, rather than make a mark, have fallen into obscurity despite being so good, and likely used as references for shows we see today.
Fans have either forgotten about them entirely, forgotten how good they were, or simply stopped talking about them. With many of these shows still available to stream, they’re worth a second look. Whether you’re watching again decades later or for the first time, you might be surprised at how much you love them.
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‘Small Wonder’ (1985–1989)
If there was ever a sitcom from the ’80s that is ripe for being remade today, it’s Small Wonder. The show was so far ahead of its time that the premise might seem more believable today than it did back then. Ted Lawson (Dick Christie) is a robotics engineer working on a humanoid robot designed to work as a domestic servant in homes with disabled children. Before pushing it to market, however, he brings the Voice Input Child Identicant (V.I.C.I), played by Tiffany Brissette, home with him. He calls her Vicki and integrates her into his family as a testing ground. The idea is to pass her off as a real girl.
The humor comes in Small Wonder when guests stop by, including the nosy neighbors who always pop in unexpectedly, and Vicki’s robotic nature draws suspicion. She does not express emotion, of course, and takes things literally. Sometimes, she even malfunctions. Small Wonder is one of the greatest ’80s shows nobody remembers. It’s downright hilarious, and a premise that could totally work today with a humanoid AI robot character, if a network were so inclined to bring it back. Even though the show aired 96 episodes across four seasons, Small Wonder has just become a blip in memories.
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‘Raising Hope’ (2010–2014)
Back in the early 2010s, Raising Hope was a witty sitcom with an unbelievable premise. James “Jimmy” Chance (Lucas Neff) has a one-night stand with a woman who turns out to be a serial killer. When she is later sentenced to death, Jimmy learns that she is pregnant and gave birth to his daughter. Now, he has sole custody of Hope (Bayley and Rylie Cregut). At just 23 years old, Jimmy knows nothing about raising a child, so he seeks the help of his family, including his mother, Virginia (Martha Plimpton), and father, Burt (Garret Dillahunt).
The family is working class, Virginia holding down a job as a maid, and Burt running a lawn care/pool cleaning business. But they do the best they can. Airing for four seasons, Raising Hope leans into absurdist humor that combines laughs with sweetness. It has often been compared to Malcolm in the Middle in its tone. It’s one of those classic 21st-century sitcoms that is worth revisiting, helping define what would become a new generation of the genre.
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‘Don’t Trust the B—- In Apartment 23’ (2012–2014)
There are still some die-hard fans who continue to express their anger for Don’t Trust the B—- In Apartment 23 ending so soon, naming it among the great sitcoms that were canceled too soon. There was some chatter recently about the show following the death of James Van Der Beek, who plays a fictional version of himself in the series. The story centers around Chloe (Krysten Ritter), an irresponsible young woman who cons others into sharing rent. She takes their money up front, then terrorizes them until they leave, declaring the deposit non-refundable. But when she meets small-town, naïve June (Dreama Walker), she can’t seem to get this woman to leave. June is so dejected about her situation, so starved for meaning in her life, that she’ll put up with just about anything.
So begins an unlikely friendship between two very different ladies, like a gender-swapped odd couple pairing. Praised for the acting and snappy dialogue, even called one of the most exciting new series in the year of its debut, Don’t Trust the B—- In Apartment 23 received rave reviews, but got cut from the primetime lineup before it really had the chance to shine. It’s one of those shows that would probably have done better on a streaming platform.
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‘Get a Life’ (1990–1992)
You have probably long forgotten about this short-lived Fox sitcom that stars Chris Elliott as Chris Peterson, a 30-year-old man-child who delivers newspapers and lives above his parents’ garage. He gets in lots of trouble, a man of his age shouldn’t, much to the chagrin of his parents. This includes his father, who is played by his real-life father and comedian Bob Elliott.
The show was far more disturbing than your cookie-cutter sitcom, plotlines often involving Chris dying, only to be resurrected in the next episode, much like Kenny in South Park. Elliott has a way about him, his comedic styling absurd and spastic, which was challenging for viewers (and network executives) to wrap their heads around compared to other, more wholesome sitcoms on the air at the time. But some who look back now think Get a Life was one of the most clever, underrated sitcoms made because it completely went against the grain.
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‘Smart Guy’ (1997–1999)
While Young Sheldon is a prequel series to The Big Bang Theory, there’s no denying that it, and other shows like Malcolm in the Middle, drew at least some inspiration from the success of shows like Smart Guy. In this late ’90s sitcom, Tahj Mowry plays T.J. Henderson, a child prodigy who is pulled from fourth grade and placed into high school because of his genius-level IQ. This doesn’t necessarily sit well with his two older siblings, including his underachieving older brother Marcus (Jason Weaver). T.J. has a rough time adjusting to being among pubescent kids much older than him.
Airing for three seasons, Smart Guy isn’t just about a smart kid; it’s also a story about fitting in when you’re different. With the kids raised by their widowed single father, the sitcom has lots of heart. It was one of the few at the time centered around a middle-class Black family as well.
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‘The New Adventures of Old Christine’ (2006–2010)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus gets so much attention for her roles in Seinfeld and Veep that her work in The New Adventures of Old Christine is overshadowed by these career-defining roles. But the CBS sitcom aired for five seasons and was arguably just as good in its own charming way. In it, she plays Christine, a single mother trying to balance her career with raising her son. She also has to deal with the complicated, albeit friendly, relationship with her ex-husband Richard (Clark Gregg), who has a new, younger girlfriend also named Christine (Emily Rutherford), hence the name of the show.
The sitcom also stars Hamish Linklater as Christine’s brother Matthew and Wanda Sykes as her best friend Barb. It’s a relatable story of a single mother trying to keep up with it all, from the seemingly perfect other moms at her son’s private school to her ex’s younger girlfriend. Adding to the humor, however, is Christine’s self-absorbed nature and insecurities. Funny, witty, and beautifully written and acted, given the high-profile talent at the center of the show, it’s a wonder why The New Adventures of Old Christine was canceled.
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‘My Wife and Kids’ (2001–2005)
Damon Wayans and Tisha Campbell-Martin star in this sitcom about a wealthy Black family led by Michael (Wayans). But his wife Janet (Campbell-Martin), son Michael Jr. (George O. Gore II), and daughters Claire (Jazz Raycole, Jennifer Nicole Freeman) and Kady (Parker McKenna Posey) really rule the roost over him. That dynamic leads to much of the comedy on the show.
The ABC sitcom, which aired for five seasons and came after Wayans’ forgotten ’90s sitcom Damon, is wholesome, comedic fun. While the show got a lot of attention when it was on the air, in the two-plus decades since it ended, it has been largely forgotten. Wayans has tried his hand at sitcoms again, including in Poppa’s House, in which he starred with his real-life son Damon Wayans Jr. But My Wife and Kids is the sitcom that really put him on the map in the genre, and showed how he could translate his sketch comedy experience from shows like Saturday Night Live and In Living Color into a 30-minute weekly comedy.
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‘Better Off Ted’ (2009–2010)
This short-lived satirical sitcom features Ted (Jay Harrington), a head of research and development at a fictional company, often breaking the fourth wall to address the audience about the ridiculous things going on at his work. A workplace comedy like no other, Better Off Ted stars Portia de Rossi as Ted’s supervisor and Andrea Anders as his co-worker and love interest, Linda.
Despite being praised for its witty and satirical humor and being counted among the best 2000s sitcoms, Better Off Ted only lasted two seasons, after which it completely fell off the map. The victim of low ratings, it’s the type of sitcom that might have done better on a streaming service. Aside from the daily antics, it’s also a powerful message about evil corporations, how they can do things like sway politics, and the lengths they’ll go to manipulate people and make money.
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‘Head of the Class’ (1986–1991)
Head of the Class is about history teacher Charlie Moore (Howard Hesseman) and his class of gifted high school students. The show changed for its final two seasons with Billy Connolly taking on the role following Hesseman’s departure. Revived for HBO Max in 2021, the new version only lasted a single season before it was canceled and outright removed from the streamer.
That short-lived revival was the last time anyone heard about Head of the Class beyond mention is the Investigation Discovery docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. That’s because Dan Schneider, who went to create and produce several Nickelodeon kids’ shows, starred in the series. Beyond that, however, Head of the Class is worth remembering as a lovely glimpse into high school life for students who aren’t exposed to the mainstream curriculum and have their own unique experience.
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‘Herman’s Head’ (1991–1994)
Often credited with being a precursor to the animated movie Inside Out, Herman’s Head is a hilarious sitcom about Herman Brooks (William Ragsdale), a research assistant working for a magazine publisher. Viewers get to see what’s going on in Herman’s thought process through actors who represent his most dominant personality traits: sensitivity, lust and hunger, anxiety, and intellect and logic. They are constantly at odds with one another while Herman tries to make pivotal decisions. A few others pop up when the situation calls for them, like jealousy and even once God, played by the late Leslie Nielsen.
A clever way to show how much processing goes on in our brains before we do or say anything, Herman’s Head was cancelled due to low ratings. But it deserved more attention and remains one of the best ’90s shows you probably haven’t seen. The show did come up in recent pop culture when an episode of Only Murders in the Building opens with a character watching an episode of the show.
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1991 – 1994-00-00
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J.D. Lobue, Andy Cadiff, Gail Mancuso
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Michael B. Kaplan, Adam Markowitz, Karl Fink, Roberto Benabib, David Landsberg, Bill Freiberger, David Babcock, Cheryl Holliday, Diane Wilk, Andy Guerdat, Don Demaio, Rich Singer, Tim Maile, Barry Stringfellow, Steve Kreinberg, Graham Yost, Douglas Tuber
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13 Years Later, Jason Statham’s Bone-Crunching Action Gem Is Finding New Life on Streaming
If you’re looking for some action, but you don’t want to leave the comfort of your own couch, then a mezze of Jason Statham movies currently in the streaming rotation is your best port of call. From delivering plenty of laughs in the espionage satire Spy and defining a genre of British gangster flicks in Snatch, to telling a heist story in reverse in Wrath of Man and delivering a perfect shot of adrenaline in The Beekeeper, Statham’s performances are some of the best for action fans.
Before he returns to the role of Adam Clay in The Beekeeper 2, although this time under director Timo Tjahjanto instead of David Ayer, one of Statham’s most underrated action efforts is about to become available on free streaming. Loved by some for its detailed homage to action classics of yesteryear, Homefront was released in 2013 and returned a promising box office haul of $51.6 million, against a reported production budget of $22 million. Although critics responded negatively, with many calling the film “dull,” audiences disagreed with Homefront becoming a gem in Statham’s vast catalog.
Written by Rocky himself, Sylvester Stallone, and based on Chuck Logan’s novel, the movie features an eye-catching supporting cast, including James Franco, Winona Ryder, Frank Grillo, and more. Telling Statham’s favorite tale of a man living a quiet life who is forced into unleashing his very particular set of skills on unsuspecting villains, the movie ticks all the boxes for an easy action weekend watch. You’ll be able to do just that next month, as Homefront starts streaming for free on Plex on June 1, 2026.
Your Next Jason Statham Obsession Just Entered Post-Production
Viva La Madness, a new action-thriller based on J.J. Connolly’s 2011 novel and the follow-up to Layer Cake, has officially entered post-production, according to an exclusive obtained by Collider. “I think we finished that about a month ago,” director Guy Ritchie told Steve Weintraub, “It was a great pleasure working with Jason.” The film stars the likes of Statham, Vinnie Jones, Jason Isaacs, Babs Olusanmokun, Camila Mendes, Ben Foster, Jonny Lee Miller, and Raúl Alejandro. It marks the sixth collaboration between Britain’s most famous modern Hollywood ass-kicker and director Ritchie, almost 30 years since they first joined forces on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Homefront starts streaming for free on Plex on June 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.
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November 27, 2013
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100 minutes
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Gary Fleder
June is going to be a terrific month for fans of classic Hollywood movies, with landmark titles such as the Southern Gothic noir thriller The Night of the Hunter, Stanley Kubrick‘s anti-war masterpiece Paths of Glory, and the single greatest legal drama ever made being released on Prime Video. The legal drama was released nearly seven decades ago to universal acclaim, but had an underwhelming response at the box office. The movie earned three nominations in key Oscar categories — Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Screenplay — and is now regarded as one of the best films ever made. The movie was adapted by Reginald Rose from his own 1954 teleplay, which has since inspired at least one Bollywood film, a Chinese drama, a television movie, and an episode of Family Guy.
Released in 1957, the film in question was produced and headlined by Henry Fonda, with Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, and Jack Warden in supporting roles. Interestingly, it also happens to be one of the greatest directorial debuts of all time. The movie was helmed by a young Sidney Lumet, who went on to make classics such as Dog Day Afternoon, Network, and Serpico. Produced on a reported budget of around $335,000, the film ended up grossing around $2 million at the box office — not nearly enough to qualify as a bona fide hit, but not poor enough to be categorized as a flop either.
Here’s When You Can Watch the Landmark Courtroom Drama
We’re talking, of course, about 12 Angry Men. The courtroom drama follows jurors in a murder trial deliberating over whether to send a man to the gallows. 12 Angry Men is essentially a morality tale; some jurors are convinced that the evidence doesn’t support a conviction, while others aren’t as conflicted about the idea of sending a man to his death. The movie is among the rare movies to hold a “Certified Fresh” 100% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Sidney Lumet’s feature debut is a superbly written, dramatically effective courtroom thriller that rightfully stands as a modern classic.” The film’s influence remains unchallenged; Clint Eastwood‘s most recent (and probably final) film, Juror #2, dealt with many of the same themes, as did William Friedkin‘s last movie, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Incidentally, Friedkin directed a TV adaptation of 12 Angry Men in the 1990s. You can watch Lumet’s 12 Angry Men on Prime Video from June 1. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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April 10, 1957
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The burning question about Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi‘s relationship has been answered.
“The Kardashians” star’s link-up with the “Euphoria” actor, which has blossomed into a budding romance, was more than a mere coincidence. The pair started turning heads in April and has since tried to keep details of their relationship largely out of the spotlight, probably taking cues from their previous public romances.
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are no newbies in the dating world and have been linked to famous stars in previous years. With this current romance, they seem to be living in the moment and taking each day at a time.
Insiders continue to spill the tea on Jenner and Elordi’s relationship despite their attempts to keep things lowkey. Sources have revealed that “The Kardashians” star and the actor did not meet by chance, as their coming together was thoughtfully orchestrated by Hailey and Justin Bieber.
This does not seem to raise eyebrows as they are both friends of the Biebers and were first spotted making out at Justin’s Coachella after party in April.
Page Six reported that the matchup was fueled by the Biebers’ encouragement as well as some push from other friends. Although it is unclear who made the first move, an observer said the reality TV star could not resist Elordi’s charms at the Coachella afterparty.
The new couple was spotted over Memorial Day weekend with friends who played cupid, taking cocktails at the five-star Santa Barbara San Ysidro Ranch hotel, close to where Jenner has a 6-acre home. One onlooker even described the model as being “very touchy” with her man.
The Lovebirds Are Taking Things Slow
While Elordi and the reality TV personality have been spotted a number of times by paparazzi together, enjoying each other’s company, they are reportedly not rushing into things.
The Blast shared that the lovebirds are not in a hurry to take their relationship to the next level as it stands but are exclusive.
According to a source, they are “not rushing to label anything or call each other boyfriend/girlfriend yet, but neither of them is seeing anybody else.” They are, however, reportedly letting each other into their personal lives. Jenner has started bringing the “Kissing Booth” star around her close friends and her younger sister, Kylie Jenner.
They were recently spotted on a double date with Kylie and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet. Elordi and Jenner also took a romantic getaway to Hawaii, where they spent quality time bonding on the beach. The vacation allowed them to spend time in a private setting away from many prying eyes, and this has strengthened their bond.
Inside Kendall Jenner’s Low-Key Dating Life
Jenner has been one to keep her romantic life behind closed doors, yet details of her relationship have made waves in the media. In 2013, she was spotted on a date with iconic singer Harry Styles following his breakup from Taylor Swift.
At that time, a source told PEOPLE, “They’re just friends,” but in the following years, the story seemed to have changed as they were reportedly “flirting, touching, and snuggling.”
In 2016, she was spotted with NBA baller Jordan Clarkson, and a source confirmed that they were spending a lot of time together but keeping it lowkey. However, the romance ended shortly after.
Jenner was then linked to A$AP Rocky, but neither of them confirmed they were more than friends. She supported A$AP at his Coachella performance in 2017, and onlookers said they were “all over each other” at an afterparty.
The model and NBA player Blake Griffin made headlines in the media during the summer of 2017. They spent time bonding with each other’s families, but Jenner did not admit they were in a relationship.
Shortly after, she was linked to another basketball player, Ben Simmons, whom she admitted to dating on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” They called it quits in 2019.
Jenner’s relationship with Devin Brooker was one for the books. They kicked things off in 2020 and celebrated their first anniversary with a series of PDA-heavy Instagram posts.
The relationship, which seemed like a real deal, saw the end of the road shortly after hitting its two-year mark. Before Elordi, the reality TV star was reportedly dating Bad Bunny.
Jacob Elordi’s Dating Portfolio Has Co-Stars And Models
The “Frankenstein” star had one of his earliest public relationships with his co-star, Joey King. The pair met in 2017 on the set of “The Kissing Booth” and naturally developed feelings for each other as they played on-screen love interests.
King explained that their relationship started off as a friendship, and they soon became very comfortable with each other. Their romance lasted over a year before ending in 2018, while they continued to work together.
In 2019, there were whispers about Elordi dating his “Euphoria” co-star, Zendaya, after they were spotted vacationing together in Greece.
The actor downplayed the status of the relationship, saying that he saw Zendaya as his sister. Neither of them confirmed they were romantically involved, but rumors had it that the romance ended in 2020.
The Hollywood star was then linked to model Kaia Gerber in September 2020. They were seen cozying up to each other, and ELLE reports that Gerber was spending a lot of time at his house in Hollywood Hills at the time. The relationship reportedly ended in November 2021.
Elordi was then involved in a four-year on-and-off relationship with model-influencer Olivai Jade Giannulli. They were spotted on vacation in Italy but kept their romance largely off social media. They also did not make any red carpet appearances together, and by August 2025, they called it quits for good.
Kendall Jenner & Jacob Elordi’s Romance Began Months Ago
Sources claim that the new couple had been seeing each other since and officially became an item in early February. The pair have been really determined to keep their relationship between them for as long as possible. Jenner reportedly wanted to incubate her relationship with Elordi for as long as possible, rather than a hard public launch.
“She knows the more public the relationship, the more complicated it becomes. She’s trying to have a real relationship versus something that is a public spectacle,” a source close to Jenner revealed. “She wants it to be between her and her guy first, rather than her, Jacob, and the public,” they added.
The Blast detailed a recent outing in Montecito, California, where the model was seen being “very affectionate” with the “Kissing Booth” star. According to onlookers, she playfully touched his hair and wrapped her arm around him while they enjoyed their dinner at a restaurant.
Happy romance life, Kendall Jenner & Jacob Elordi!
President Donald Trump is, once again, entering the chat as New York Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart continues to receive backlash for introducing the commander-in-chief at a recent political rally.
“Well, first of all, I wish I looked just like Jaxson,” the president, 79, said in a Saturday, May 30, interview on Fox News Channel’s My View With Lara Trump. “He’s this guy. I said, is he a male model or what? He’s a handsome guy, like a beautiful guy, and a conservative guy. He said, ‘I love you, sir.’ And I didn’t know he was doing it.”
Dart, 23, introduced Donald Trump at a campaign-like rally for Republican congressman Mike Lawler on May 22 in Suffern, New York, sparking instant backlash online and even among his fellow NFL players.
“Big Blue nation, it’s a pleasure to be here,” the young quarterback told the crowd. “What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here, and without further ado, I’m grateful, I’m honored, I’m pleasured, to introduce the 45th and 47th president of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump.”
Joy Behar is not impressed that New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart attended a recent rally with President Donald Trump. “For somebody to back a guy like Trump, whose history of discrimination and racism goes back to housing discrimination in the ’70s, DEI attacks and posting pictures of the Obamas as apes — when he’s […]
Dart’s fellow 2025 first round draft pick Abdul Carter reacted to his quarterback’s political leaning the following day via X, writing, “Thought this s*** was AI, what we doing man?”
US President Donald Trump is welcomed by New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart Getty Images
When speaking to Lara Trump on Saturday, the president seemed completely unbothered by the controversy surrounding the Giants star.
“He’s potentially a great quarterback,” the president said. “He’s a young boy. He had just really started. But when he’s in a game, he moves the team. And I didn’t know him, but I watched him a little bit. And he really moves the team. He’s got tremendous potential. He stays healthy He’s going to be a great. So when Jaxon gets… harassed a little bit, he’s also loved more, because we have more people than they do.”
The president continued, “And a lot of the people that you think, like people in Los Angeles, wealthy people that, I see them all the time, they’re hitting me a little bit, and they meet me and they say, sir, I voted for you. I said, I know, I can tell. Guys voted for me, I could tell you people on television that knocked me all the time voted for me.”
On Friday, May 29, Dart addressed the backlash while defending his decision to introduce the president during the rally.
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is stepping into the spotlight sooner than expected. A native of Kaysville, Utah, the 22-year-old first made waves at the University of Southern California before transferring to Ole Miss, where he developed into one of college football’s most dynamic quarterbacks. After being selected in the first round of […]
“Obviously, this was a unique opportunity, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the president of the United States,” Dart told reporters. “My thinking was pretty simple, in the fact of, I’ve always loved this country. I have extended family members who have fought in wars. I have two uncles who have retired from the Air Force Academy and served themselves.”
He continued, “And I even have a great-grandfather who served as the Secretary of the Treasury at some point. The president position has always been a position that I have a lot of respect in, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party. My intentions were just that.”
Trust the late Roger Ebert to draw comparisons between a BDSM-tinged ’90s B-movie and the evergreen classic Casablanca. In his review of this film, Ebert evoked the simmering war romance starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman with the winking self-awareness that many argued was missing in the 1996 film. The movie in question was headlined by Pamela Anderson, shortly after she became a global icon thanks to her role in the hit television series Baywatch. However, unlike other starlets at similar stages of their careers, Anderson struggled to make the jump from television to movies. More recently, Sydney Sweeney has demonstrated that even her level of popularity can’t guarantee stardom. It took her several failed attempts to deliver a hit of The Housemaid‘s magnitude.
Incidentally, Sweeney is attached to star in and executive produce a remake of the cult classic sci-fi movie Barbarella, which was a direct influence on Anderson’s 1996 film. Directed by David Hogan, the movie was set in a “future” 2017 where Anderson’s character is pulled into a political conspiracy during a civil war. Perhaps this is what reminded Ebert of Casablanca. Awarding Anderson’s movie two-and-a-half stars out of four in his review, Ebert also commented on the film’s portrayal of sex and wrote, “The movie has been rated ‘R’ for ‘nudity/sexuality.’ There is some nudity, mostly weirdly lit. The sexuality involves various forms of foreplay to violence. There is nothing resembling eroticism, except for the dialogue ‘she’s as tender as Tuscan veal’.”
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Audiences of a certain generation would have guessed by now that we’re talking about the movie Barb Wire, which wasn’t, in fact, based on Casablanca. It was based on a Dark Horse Comics character, and was a major box-office bomb. Barb Wire grossed under $4 million worldwide against a reported budget of nearly $10 million. The movie now holds a 28% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Barb Wire could’ve been fun camp, but Pamela Anderson can’t deliver her lines with any dramatic or comedic impact.” The movie will debut on June 1 on Prime Video for a new generation to discover. Anderson has attempted to shed her past image in recent years, most prominently with an acclaimed performance in the film The Last Showgirl. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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May 2, 1996
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98 minutes
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Chuck Pfarrer, Ilene Chaiken
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“Brady Bunch” star Eve Plumb says no one would admit to watching the show: 'Everybody sort of looked down on it'
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The sitcom was considered “fluff,” the actress recalled.
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Search for man believed to be “Alaskan Bush People”'s Matt Brown suspended after reports that he took his own life
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Authorities halted their investigation due to “dangerous river conditions” and to focus their efforts after Brown’s brother said he fears he is dead.
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When the weather hits that sticky ‘I can’t possibly wear jeans today’ phase — which for me is anything over 70 degrees — I become completely dependent on easy-going dresses that require zero thought yet still make me feel cute and pulled together. This smocked maxi dress is the piece I immediately reach for the second the temperature starts creeping into the ‘humid before 9 a.m.’ zone.
What I love most is that this popular maxi somehow manages to feel breezy and comfortable without looking sloppy. It has that effortless throw-on-and-go energy that works for literally everything: coffee runs, beach weekends, backyard dinners, errands and those random plans you forgot about until an hour before.
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The Grace Karin dress is designed with lightweight fabric, which moves beautifully without clinging. Additionally, the relaxed fit makes it ideal for those unbearably hot summer days when anything remotely tight feels offensive.
When the 90-degree temperatures set in, comfortable dresses aren’t just a want — they’re a non-negotiable. Does that mean passing up on style? Never. The best sundresses feel like your favorite loungewear yet still have boutique-worthy style. Imagine it: soft fabrics, flattering silhouettes and eye-popping prints. Keep scrolling to shop our roundup of 17 comfy-chic […]
The spaghetti straps, milkmaid bodice and cinched waist give this maxi dress that go-with-the-flow energy that keeps me coming back for more. It also provides a flattering fit, thanks to the A-line silhouette. Oh, and another nice surprise was realizing that this sundress has pockets. That’s right — pockets!
The editor-approved find is also incredibly versatile, depending on how you style it. I’ve worn it with flat sandals and a straw tote for the daytime, then swapped in gold jewelry and platform wedges for dinner later that night. It’s one of those magical wardrobe pieces that somehow works, whether or not you’re trying.
Amazon shoppers are just as obsessed with the details as I am. One reviewer pointed out how the “smocked bodice was very flattering and the maxi length was perfect for the beach.” They also love the fabric, calling it “soft and breathable” enough to stay comfortable in the heat.
Another reviewer compared the fabric to a T-shirt material that “drapes beautifully,” adding how it’s versatile to take from hot days to the office without “freezing” in it.
If your wardrobe is missing that one easy summer dress you can throw on repeatedly, snag this Grace Karin number while it’s discounted. It’s breezy, flattering, versatile and exactly the kind of piece that makes getting dressed in a heat wave feel significantly less annoying.
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The fanfare. The running. The steps. Punching big slabs of beef. Chopping wood. Snow. Wind. Rain. You know it all, and you love it, because it’s impossible not to. The most inspirational sports franchise in the history of movies is about to get a new home, so it’s time to take a seat and prepare for 12 rounds.
Netflix is adding a major chunk of the Rocky franchise on June 1, with Rocky, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V, and Rocky Balboa all joining the streamer. Together, the wider franchise has become one of the most iconic sports sagas in movie history, with the original run and follow-ups through Creed turning Rocky into a billion-dollar franchise. The films tell the story of Rocky Balboa, a scrappy underdog boxer from Philadelphia who ends up fighting the World Heavyweight Champion, Apollo Creed.
The Rocky movies star Sylvester Stallone (First Blood) as Rocky Balboa, the Italian Stallion; Talia Shire (The Godfather) as Adrian, Rocky’s wife; Burt Young (Chinatown) as Paulie, Adrian’s brother; Carl Weathers (Predator) as Apollo Creed, Rocky’s greatest rival and later friend; Burgess Meredith (Grumpy Old Men) as Mickey, Rocky’s trainer; Mr. T (The A-Team) as Clubber Lang, Rocky’s ruthless challenger; Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier) as Ivan Drago, the Soviet fighter; and Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) as Robert Balboa Jr., Rocky’s son.
How Successful Was the ‘Rocky’ Franchise?
It’s hard to overstate just how successful the films ended up being, from truly humble beginnings. The original Rocky films alone grossed roughly $1.27 billion worldwide across six movies, from Rocky through Rocky Balboa. When you include the Creed trilogy, the wider Rocky/Creed franchise rises to about $1.93 billion worldwide.
The original 1976 Rocky was the real miracle, as it cost about $1 million and grossed around $225 million worldwide, which is ridiculously successful given the fact it was essentially an indie. It also won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing at the Oscars, while Sylvester Stallone became only the third person at the time to be nominated for acting and writing in the same year.
Rocky II made about $200 million worldwide, Rocky III made about $270 million, and Rocky IV made about $300 million, making the middle stretch of the franchise especially huge commercially. By that point, Rocky wasn’t just the on-screen underdog, he was almost the face of America as he single-handedly ended the Cold War, or so the film attempted to depict. Rocky V dropped hard with about $120 million, but Rocky Balboa rebounded respectably with about $156 million.
Then Creed gave the franchise a second life. Creed, Creed II, and Creed III grossed roughly $174 million, $214 million, and $274 million worldwide, respectively, with Creed III becoming one of the highest-grossing entries in the entire franchise.
The Rocky collection comes to Netflix on June 1.
- Release Date
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November 20, 1976
- Runtime
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120 minutes
- Director
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John G. Avildsen
- Producers
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Irwin Winkler
Amid their continued strained ties with the royal family, sources have suggested that Prince William will take a “much harder line” with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when he becomes king.
William and his brother haven’t been on speaking terms, particularly after the duke made several damaging accusations against the royal family following his exit from the firm and relocation to the U.S.
Prince Harry and William’s father, King Charles, reportedly wants them to settle and is said to have launched secret plans to bring the quest to fruition.
William will reportedly not take things lightly with his estranged brother, Harry, and his wife, Meghan.
Reports have earlier claimed that the Duke of Sussex has reached out to his elder brother but heard nothing back, meaning they’ve not been able to settle their long-running feud, with sources even suggesting William is “done with the drama.”
Now, royal experts have claimed that the future king will take a “much harder line” against his brother and sister-in-law, who have continued to use their royal titles to make money and promote a “faux royal” lifestyle.
“William will take a much harder line with Harry and Meghan when he’s king,” the insider told the Daily Mail.
Although the nature of such a hardline stance wasn’t discussed, many members of the royal family have reportedly raised eyebrows over how the Montecito-based couple continues to pose as royals despite dropping their working roles since 2020.
The Future King’s Silence Is Said To Be ‘A Strategy’
William has grown famous for his no-nonsense approach to duty, even distancing himself from disgraced uncle Andrew following reports of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
With his brother, things will likely not change even as the duke prepares for a trip to the UK for an Invictus Games event this summer.
In a chat with Fox News Digital, royal expert Helena Chard explained that the Prince of Wales is willfully “ignoring the circus” and is “done with the drama.”
When Harry last visited the UK to check on his father after getting wind of his cancer diagnosis, both brothers still didn’t meet, nor did they talk, as William continues to build a “wall of silence” between them.
“This feels like a permanent royal reset,” Chard shared. “But William’s silence isn’t a mystery. It’s a strategy.”
“William regards his brother as totally untrustworthy,” royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams also told the news outlet.
King Charles Taps Aide To Help Bring The Brothers Back Together
Meanwhile, Charles is reportedly keen to see Harry and Willian reunited and has set a secret plan in motion to actualize this goal.
Reports suggest the monarch is deeply troubled by their rift and has made it “mission number one” for his newest aide, Theo Rycroft, to bring them back together and mend their strained relationship.
Although Rycroft only joined the firm earlier this year, reports claim he has earned the trust of the monarch and is described as a calm operator who’s highly skilled in very sensitive situations.
King Charles’ Aide Plans To Set Up A Meeting Between Prince Harry And William During The Duke’s Invictus Games In The UK
According to the Daily Mail, Rycroft is hoping to kick off actions when Harry lands in the country in July for his Invictus Games event, and would first set up a meeting between him and Charles before encouraging William to join them.
Sources close to Rycroft say he believes the situation is “f-cking ridiculous” and is dead set on “urgently” resolving the issue for Charles’ sake.
“He thinks it’s time to knock their heads together,” the insider said. “Theo’s a very reasonable guy and incredibly nice, and he completely gets that this is a source of great pain to the king and wants to help him resolve it. He sees his job as helping the king resolve it.”
Prince William And King Charles Are Reportedly Clashing Over Harry
It remains to be seen how things will go, as there are still talks of how the king is being careful and doesn’t want to double-cross his eldest son.
Sources told Heat World in April that William remains adamant on not extending an olive branch to Harry, even though his father has taken a much more forgiving outlook on his younger son’s past missteps.
“Charles is at the point where he wants to forgive Harry and find a path forward, but William simply won’t hear of it, no matter what his father says,” an insider said.
“It’s becoming a huge battle because William has a ton of influence behind the scenes, and the fact is that many people within The Firm agree that Harry and Meghan are poison, so Charles doesn’t have a lot of support for bringing them back in,” they continued.
The situation with Harry’s security is said to also be causing some clash between Charles and William, who think the duke is getting “what he deserves.”
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