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10 Perfect Double Features To Watch With ‘One Battle After Another’
One of the most celebrated movies of 2025, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is a multi-award-winning film inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, and more in Oscar-nominated roles, the film is a darkly comedic thriller following a washed-up former revolutionary (DiCaprio) on a chaotic quest to save his daughter from the clutches of a corrupt military officer (Penn). It’s easily one of the best movies of recent years: entertaining, thematically complex, and politically charged.
One Battle After Another was quite popular with both critics and audiences, and has been having a spectacular awards season, winning three Critics’ Choice Awards, four Golden Globes, and six BAFTAs. As we wait for the verdicts on the movie’s 13 Academy Award nominations, it seems like the perfect time to revisit this recent masterpiece, and if you’d like to turn your movie night into a double-header, we’ve got some suggestions. Read on to discover our choices for the 10 most perfect double features to watch with One Battle After Another.
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‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998)
Written, directed, and produced by Joel and Ethan Coen, The Big Lebowski is a cult classic crime comedy starring Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski. A bowler, stoner, and all-around layabout, the Dude’s easygoing life is unexpectedly disturbed when he is mistaken for a millionaire and finds himself dragged into a surreal conspiracy involving a kidnapped trophy wife, a postmodern artist, and a group of European nihilists. Besides Bridges, the film’s ensemble cast also includes John Goodman, Sam Elliott, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
The Big Lebowski and One Battle After Another don’t have any direct parallels in their plots or themes, but their protagonists, both pot-smoking, bathrobe-wearing oddballs, are quite alike. Bridges’s iconic character is a clear inspiration behind Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance as One Battle’s Bob, and greater themes aside, both movies deliver equally entertaining adventures. With its evergreen humor, quotable dialogue, quirky characters, and truly unpredictable narrative, The Big Lebowski would be a great watch any day, and a perfect watch alongside One Battle After Another.
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‘Inherent Vice’ (2014)
Directed, written, and co-produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, Inherent Vice is a neo-noir black comedy movie adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s 2009 novel, the first Pynchon book to get a film adaptation. Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the movie stars Joaquin Phoenix as private eye Larry “Doc” Sportello, who investigates three seemingly separate cases all linked to an enigmatic ex-girlfriend (Katherine Waterston) and her rich new boyfriend (Eric Roberts). The film’s ensemble cast also features Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio del Toro, Jena Malone, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, and Joanna Newsom.
Inherent Vice’s most obvious connection to One Battle After Another is in their shared director and the fact that they’re both based on Pynchon novels. Like the later film, Inherent Vice is also darkly funny and wildly entertaining, though its story doesn’t have the revolutionary undertones of Anderson’s latest masterpiece. The movie is a great watch for fans of stoner noir crime films, and it has earned praise from critics and audiences for its performances, production values, and writing, though it was not a success at the box office.
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‘The Company You Keep’ (2012)
Directed by and starring Robert Redford, The Company You Keep is a political thriller adapted from Neil Gordon’s 2003 novel. Redford plays Jim Grant, a recent widower and single father who was once an anti-war militant for the Weather Underground. Wanted for bank robbery and murder for over 30 years, Grant’s second life is upended when an aggressive young reporter, Ben Shepard (Shia LaBeouf), exposes his true identity, forcing the former revolutionary to go on the run. Julie Christie, Susan Sarandon, Jackie Evancho, Brendan Gleeson, Brit Marling, Anna Kendrick, Terrence Howard, Nick Nolte, Sam Elliott, Stanley Tucci, and more star in supporting roles.
The Company You Keep has many thematic and plot similarities with One Battle After Another, but where the latter film is defined by its chaotic, madcap energy, Robert Redford’s 2012 movie is a more traditional political film. The Company You Keep had very mixed critical and commercial results in the U.S. but performed significantly better in international markets. The movie premiered at the 2012 Venice Film Festival, where it received two awards, and though it’s still not as talked-about as it ought to be, the film is a solid political thriller with a deep, introspective exploration of revolutionary ideals and the consequences of a violent past.
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‘The Master’ (2012)
Just like One Battle After Another and Inherent Vice, The Master also has roots in the works of Thomas Pynchon, specifically his 1963 novel V., but it’s not a direct adaptation of the book. The film, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a period psychological drama that follows a World War II Navy veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life who becomes involved with a charismatic cult leader. Joaquin Phoenix stars as the veteran, Freddie Quell, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the cult leader, Lancaster Dodd. The movie also stars Amy Adams, Laura Dern, Ambyr Childers, Rami Malek, Jesse Plemons, and more in key roles.
The Master had its world premiere at the 2012 Venice Film Festival, where it earned universal acclaim and won three awards: the FIPRESCI Award for Best Film, the Silver Lion for Best Direction, and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor (shared by Phoenix and Hoffman). Though it’s arguably not as entertaining as One Battle After Another, the film is a powerful psychological character study powered by amazing performances, writing, and direction, and it’s widely regarded as one of Anderson’s best movies. Featuring a career-best performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master is an impressive and thematically deep movie that synthesizes multiple inspirations and lends itself to just as many interpretations.
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‘The Battle of Algiers’ (1966)
What could be a better movie to watch alongside One Battle After Another than the one that’s actually referenced in the film? An Italian-Algerian war film, The Battle of Algiers was co-written and directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, and explores events that take place during the Algerian War of Independence. Presented in a documentary-style black-and-white narrative, the film chronicles the organization of the Algerian guerrilla movement and the cruel tactics used by the French to counter them, using a cast of primarily non-professional actors who lived through the real conflict.
First released in 1966, The Battle of Algiers was an internationally acclaimed film that earned numerous accolades, winning the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion prize and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Easily one of the most sociopolitically significant films of all time, the movie was an inspiration to anti-Vietnam War activists in the ’60s and ’70s, and it continues to receive critical and scholarly acclaim today. Among its many achievements, The Battle of Algiers received its highest honor in 2008, when it was included on the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s list of 100 Italian films to be preserved as a movie that “changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978″.
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‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (2025)
A relatively lesser-known 2025 movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman is also a film with themes of political rebellion, but a vastly different story. Written and directed by Bill Condon, the surreal musical drama is an adaptation of the 1992 stage musical, in turn an adaptation of Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel. Set in Argentina in the 1980s, the film stars Diego Luna as political prisoner Valentin Arregui Paz and Tonatiuh as his new cellmate, Luis Molina, a talkative window dresser who identifies as a woman. Though initially annoyed by the arrangement, Valentin eventually lets Molina tell him the plot of a Hollywood musical starring Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez).
With its committed performances, layered story, and wonderful music, Kiss of the Spider Woman was highly acclaimed after its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, but it failed to make much of a mark at the box office. Despite its lack of popular appreciation, this surreal musical is one of the most underrated and original cinematic visions of the year, with a story that combines themes of rebellion, authoritarian oppression, and escapism through fantasy. Though the movie may not have earned as many accolades as One Battle After Another, The Kiss of the Spider Woman did win the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Wide Release.
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‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ (2022)
Directed and co-written by Daniel Goldhaber, How to Blow Up a Pipeline is an action thriller inspired by the non-fiction book by Andreas Malm. The movie follows a group of activists in West Texas who decide to blow up an oil pipeline, using their story to examine the ethics of sabotage and property damage as tactics in the fight against the climate crisis. Ariela Barer (who also co-wrote the screenplay) leads the cast, with Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage, Forrest Goodluck, Sasha Lane, Jayme Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Jake Weary, and Irene Bedard in significant roles.
As controversial as the book that inspired it, How to Blow Up a Pipeline premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival to favorable reviews, and its later theatrical release set off alarm bells for numerous federal and state law enforcement authorities. While the movie has been criticized by some (the authorities and energy companies in particular) for its apparent promotion of terrorist activities, the film is a far more nuanced exploration than those criticisms give credit for, and it’s a genuinely entertaining thriller at the same time.
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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ (2021)
Directed, co-written, and produced by Shaka King, Judas and the Black Messiah is a biographical crime drama that revolves around Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. Set in late 1960s Chicago, the movie stars Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton and LaKeith Stanfield as William O’Neal, the FBI informant who betrayed him, exploring the social and personal events that lead up to the incident. The film also stars Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Lil Rel Howery, Algee Smith, Dominique Thorne, and Martin Sheen in supporting roles.
Judas and the Black Messiah premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and though it wasn’t a box office success (having been released during the COVID-19 pandemic), the movie earned great acclaim from critics and audiences. Widely praised for its direction, cinematography, writing, and performances, the film is a gripping drama that successfully captures the revolutionary spirit and ideals of its time and its subject. The movie went on to receive numerous accolades as well, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and more for Kaluuya’s central performance.
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‘Running on Empty’ (1988)
Directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Naomi Foner, Running on Empty is a 1988 drama that, like One Battle After Another, examines parent-child relationships within the context of a fugitive revolutionary family. Judd Hirsch and Christine Lahti star as former anti-war protesters who have been on the run ever since someone was accidentally hurt in one of their bombings, but they’re forced to question the cost of their actions on the lives of their children when their son (River Phoenix) shows great musical talent and a desire to chase his own dreams. Martha Plimpton, Ed Crowley, Steven Hill, Jonas Abry, and more star in other significant roles.
Anchored by Phoenix’s stellar performance and chemistry with Plimpton, Running on Empty was a popular and acclaimed film of the late ’80s, hailed as one of the best movies of the decade. An emotional, socially conscious, and psychologically complex coming-of-age story, the film earned several honors, including two Academy Award nominations and one Golden Globe win out of five nominations. Though it isn’t as widely discussed anymore, Running on Empty is a moving landmark of its time that deserves greater attention, and a great companion piece to the similarly themed One Battle After Another.
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‘Dr. Strangelove’ (1964)
Dr. Strangelove (or, to use the full title, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) is a legendary political satire film directed, produced, and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. The movie’s story kicks off when a paranoid brigadier general of the United States Air Force launches a pre-emptive nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, forcing the President of the United States, his titular nuclear war expert, and a British Royal Air Force exchange officer to frantically attempt to recall the bombers before they start a nuclear war. Peter Sellers portrays all three central characters, with George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens, and Tracy Reed in supporting roles.
Loosely adapted from Peter George’s 1958 novel Red Alert, Dr. Strangelove is easily one of the most influential films ever made and a landmark of political satire. Filled with the same kind of unhinged authority figures and black comedy as One Battle After Another, the movie is a sharp critique of state incompetence, the dangers of unchecked power, and the sheer absurdity of the whole Cold War situation. As funny as it is thought-provoking, Dr. Strangelove may just be the perfect double feature to watch with Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest masterpiece.
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Virgin River‘s Marco Grazzini is breaking his silence after Mike was written off the show before season 8.
“Character departures are very common in this business — especially on a long-running and beloved series like Virgin River,” Grazzini, 45, who has been on the show since season 2, told Entertainment Weekly on Thursday, March 12. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity to play Mike for six seasons.”
Grazzini said he has “nothing but love for the cast, crew, and especially the phenomenal fans who make the show so special,” adding, “I’m excited for this new chapter in my career.”
News originally broke on Thursday that Grazzini won’t be returning as a series regular — for now.
Between a cast exit, love triangle complications and several open-ended story lines, Virgin River has a lot of questions that need answering in season 7 — but is every cast member returning for more episodes? Virgin River, which premiered in 2019, is based on Robyn Carr’s book series and follows the lives of residents living […]
“For me, I’m just trying to look to the longevity of the show and making sure that the characters that we’re keeping have enough story engine in them to keep going,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Deadline. “So I can’t say there are any specific cast shakeups planned, but I think we will have to start to — as characters run their course — make some decisions and bring in some new blood.”
In addition to Grazzini, Lauren Hammersley, who has been playing Charmaine since the show premiered on Netflix, is also not expected to come back. With the exception of Grazzini, the rest of Virgin River‘s season 7 series regulars are expected to return in season 8.
Based on the book series written by Robyn Carr, Virgin River centers around the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and her love interest, Jack (Martin Henderson). The series also stars Colin Lawrence, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen and Kai Bradbury.
This isn’t the first time the show has gone through some changes behind the scenes. Grayson Gurnsey left as Ricky after season 4, and Mark Ghanimé, who played Cameron, had a surprising exit once season 6 was released.
Grazzini recently teased Mike’s future after his split from Brie (Allen) led to him potentially finding love with Victoria (Sara Canning), exclusively telling Us Weekly, “I think that Mike falls into the same patterns that he’s always been in. She’s somebody that he’s worked with in the past and she’s been in law enforcement.”
Netflix’s longest-running scripted series Virgin River has gone through some surprising cast changes — so who is expected to appear in season 7? Based on Robyn Carr’s book series, Virgin River follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel and Jack. The hit series, which premiered in 2019, […]
Grazzini teased that Mike “definitely has a type.”
“Mike definitely falls hard and he falls fast. He’s a romantic at heart and he just wants to find love,” he noted. “But maybe he needs to exercise a little bit more [caution]. Just wait and see. But obviously he’s taken by Victoria.”
The actor expressed hope that Mike could “broaden his horizons and maybe find other interests in common.”
“It would be somebody that could distract him from his work life and bring him more into other parts of himself. His hobbies and his passions. Because you know that that line of work can weigh on you,” he continued. “So when the other person in the relationship is also in that line of work, it can get pretty heavy. As familiar as it is, it would be nice for Mike to step out of his comfort zone.”
Virgin River is currently streaming on Netflix.
Cinema in the 1980s was filled with imaginative tales that reached beyond the stars. The sci-fi genre, in particular, was quickly evolving from a technological standpoint after the success of Star Wars, inspiring filmmakers to take on ambitious projects with greater challenges. Though genre masterpieces such as Blade Runner and Back to the Future became embedded in pop culture, there were several other sci-fi gems overlooked at the time that went against the grain.
These ten most forgotten sci-fi movies from the ‘80s comprise of projects that fell through the cracks during the decade of decadence. Many of them suffered from marketing missteps or were way ahead of their time. From dystopian thrillers to cosmic discoveries, these instant cult classics are worth revisiting today.
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‘Enemy Mine’ (1985)
Fresh off the success of The Neverending Story, director Wolfgang Petersen tackled racial tensions within the context of outer space and an intergalactic species at war with the human race. Based on the novella by Barry B. Longyear, Enemy Mine takes place on a volcanic planet where a cocky human pilot (Dennis Quaid) gets stranded alongside his nemesis: a reptilian soldier (Louis Gossett Jr.) who is part of an alien race called the Drac. As they struggle to survive in the volatile environment, their mutual hatred develops into a close friendship.
The film’s moving subject matter, mixing tolerance with sci-fi adventure spectacle, surprised audiences who expected Enemy Mine to be simply escapist entertainment in 1985. The troubled behind-the-scenes production and its difficult marketing caused the film to get lost in the shuffle during the crowded holiday season. But over the years, Enemy Mine found enough appreciation from fans, especially for Louis Gossett Jr.’s prosthetics-heavy performance, to draw interest in a remake from Disney.
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‘The Quiet Earth’ (1985)
New Zealand’s haunting sci-fi drama The Quiet Earth follows scientist Zac Hobson (Bruno Lawrence), who wakes up one morning to discover that every other person on Earth has mysteriously vanished. As he wanders through abandoned cities and empty highways, Zac struggles to maintain his sanity while searching for answers about the strange global event that erased humanity.
While the post-apocalyptic film from director Geoff Murphy (Young Guns II, Freejack) gained critical praise for its eerie atmosphere and philosophical themes, it never achieved widespread recognition outside of cult circles. Its slow-burn storytelling and cerebral focus set it apart from the effects-driven sci-fi blockbusters of the era. Today, The Quiet Earth stands as one of the most haunting post-apocalyptic films of the decade, quietly influencing later stories about isolation and the fragility of civilization.
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‘Saturn 3’ (1980)
Set on a remote research station orbiting Saturn, Saturn 3 stars Kirk Douglas and Farrah Fawcett as scientists whose quiet lives are disrupted by the arrival of a sinister technician (Harvey Keitel). The newcomer brings with him a massive experimental robot named Hector, which quickly develops a deadly obsession with the station’s inhabitants.
Although it featured a strong cast and impressive production design, Saturn 3 struggled critically upon release. Its uneven tone and behind-the-scenes production issues prevented it from becoming a major hit. Still, the film’s eerie atmosphere and unsettling robot antagonist make it a fascinating relic of early ’80s sci-fi horror that deserves a reassessment.
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‘The Last Starfighter’ (1984)
Cashing in on the video game craze of the early ‘80s, The Last Starfighter follows a teenager named Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) whose high score on an arcade machine gets him recruited by an intergalactic group called the Star League to fight in an interstellar war. Meanwhile, an android posing as Alex takes his place back on Earth to keep his girlfriend (Catherine Mary Stewart) and his family in the dark about his secret mission.
Mixing space opera and fantasy wish fulfillment, The Last Starfighter could have been the new Star Wars for the decade. The underrated sci-fi adventure was groundbreaking for its early use of computer-generated imagery, replacing traditional model effects with digital spacecraft battles. While not a blockbuster on the level of other sci-fi hits of the decade, its imaginative direction by Nick Castle makes it one of the era’s most charming underappreciated gems.
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‘Millennium’ (1989)
A decade after making the iconic sci-fi thriller Logan’s Run, British filmmaker Michael Anderson took on his strangest project with 1989’s Millennium. Based on the short story “Air Raid” by John Varley, Millennium centers on an NTSB investigator (Kris Kristofferson) examining a mysterious plane crash. His search for answers leads him to uncover a bizarre truth: travelers from 1000 years into a dystopian future are abducting passengers from doomed flights in order to preserve humanity’s genetic survival. Complicating matters further is a futuristic time traveler (Cheryl Ladd) sent to stop the investigator and a quack physicist (Daniel J. Travanti) who believes in time travel.
The initial intrigue of Millennium’s mystery concept quickly falls apart once the future scenes are depicted. The B-movie values of the costumes, New Wave-inspired makeup, and special effects were out of step in a year when The Abyss and Back to the Future Part II were pushing cinematic technology to new heights. Nevertheless, the film’s complex premise and eerie tone have helped it gain a cult following among fans of ambitious sci-fi storytelling.
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‘Cherry 2000’ (1988)
Part sci-fi adventure and part offbeat romance, Cherry 2000 takes place in a dystopian future where relationships have become transactional. After his robotic companion malfunctions, a lonely man (David Andrews) ventures into the dangerous wasteland outside society to find a replacement model—guided by a tough red-haired tracker (Melanie Griffith).
Though it features Laurence Fishburne before he became a household name, Cherry 2000 barely made a splash upon release, hampered by distribution issues from Orion Pictures and its uneven tone. However, the film has since developed a cult reputation thanks to its unique blend of genres and its satirical take on consumer culture and artificial companionship. Its quirky style makes it feel like a forgotten cousin to better-known ’80s sci-fi dystopias.
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‘Runaway’ (1984)
Before becoming known as the creator of the Jurassic Park franchise and NBC’s ER, Michael Crichton wrote and directed Runaway. The futuristic cop thriller features Tom Selleck during his Magnum P.I. days as Sgt. Jack Ramsay, who specializes in tracking down malfunctioning household robots that have turned deadly. As he investigates a series of incidents alongside his new partner (Cynthia Rhodes), Ramsay uncovers a conspiracy involving weaponized microchips and a ruthless defense contractor (Gene Simmons).
While Runaway fits Crichton’s signature theme of technology turning against its creators, the execution is hard to take seriously. Aside from Selleck’s struggles to find box-office success outside his small-screen fame, the film largely suffers from the less-than-threatening spider robots as well as Simmons’s over-the-top villain role. Conceptually, however, Runaway’s exploration of rogue automation and the accessibility of artificial intelligence to the masses is more relevant today than it was in 1984.
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‘Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone’ (1983)
Released during the early ’80s boom of space-themed adventures, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone follows a rugged bounty hunter (Peter Strauss) who ventures into a post-apocalyptic wasteland planet to rescue three kidnapped women. Along the way, he teams up with a scrappy young scavenger (Molly Ringwald) as they battle mutants, raiders, and a tyrannical overlord.
The film was originally released in 3D, part of a brief craze that swept theaters in the early 1980s. Unfortunately, the gimmick overshadowed the movie itself, and it quickly faded from view. Today, its colorful world-building and pulpy tone make it a fun relic of the era’s adventurous sci-fi spirit.
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‘The Hidden’ (1987)
The Hidden begins as a gritty crime thriller when a mysterious criminal embarks on a violent spree in a Los Angeles bank. Soon an FBI agent (Kyle MacLachlan) and an LAPD detective (Michael Nouri) discover the shocking truth: the killer is actually a parasitic alien lifeform that jumps from host to host while indulging in humanity’s most destructive impulses.
Despite a strong 76% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a clever, genre-blending premise, The Hidden was hardly a blockbuster success given its modest budget. The blend of sci-fi and cop-movie tropes may have confused audiences expecting something more conventional. In retrospect, the film’s wild energy and inventive concept have made it a cult favorite among fans of ’80s genre cinema.
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‘Outland’ (1981)
Combining the Old West aspects of High Noon with the space tension of Alien, 1981’s Outland could easily pass as a spirited spinoff of Ridley Scott’s breakout film. Starring Sean Connery, still shedding his James Bond image, the Peter Hyams sci-fi thriller features the legendary actor as a federal marshal on duty in a mining colony located on Jupiter’s moon Io. He investigates a string of apparent accidental deaths of workers on the colony connected to a powerful drug designed to make them work harder. Eventually, the marshal becomes the prime target of the powerful corporation behind the greater conspiracy.
Outland did not involve laser gun battles, space battles on ships, or imaginative creatures. It was too adult for a time when audiences would watch a Star Wars movie and rush to the store to buy their kids action figures. The film is a straight-up human thriller grounded by the Hitchcockian suspense of Hyams’s direction and Connery’s heroic but restrained performance. Additionally, its epic pre-CGI finale outside the mining facility with Connery battling the assassins in a spacesuit remains one of the most visually stunning sequences for any sci-fi movie to this day.
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May 22, 1981
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109 Minutes
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Peter Hyams
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Peter Hyams
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Marshall William T. O’Niel
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Frances Sternhagen
Dr. Marian Lazarus
Chase Stokes is debuting his new ink just weeks after his split from Kelsea Ballerini.
The Outer Banks star, 33, showed off a new tattoo with a cryptic message via an Instagram post shared by tattoo artist, Winter Stone, on Thursday, March 12.
A video panned across the actor’s shoulders to showcase the script, which read, “They will judge us by our fruit.”
Followers pointed out in the comments that the phrase appears to be taken from the Bible, specifically, Matthew 7:16. In this passage, Jesus Christ warned his disciples about people’s actions rather than their words.
Chase Stokes’ new cryptic social media messages have fans thinking his relationship with Kelsea Ballerini is over again. “Don’t believe the media,” Stokes, 33, wrote via his Instagram Story on Thursday, November 20, raising eyebrows among his followers. “I’m blocked, I did nothing wrong.” The Outer Banks star added, “Sorry” with a red heart emoji. […]
Last month, Stokes and his ex, Ballerini, 32, called it quits for the third time in their on-again, off-again relationship.
“Kelsea and Chase have broken up again. It happened just the other day,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in February.
The insider noted that Stokes “still isn’t ready to give up” on their relationship. For her part, Ballerini is officially “done” but is “taking it better” than their previous breakups, according to the source.
Romance rumors about Ballerini and Stokes first started in January 2023 when they were spotted at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles. They pulled the plug on their relationship for the first time in September 2025.
They decided to reconnect two months later, and multiple sources exclusively confirmed to Us in November 2025 they were giving it another shot.
However, within weeks Stokes and Ballerini went their separate ways again.
In December 2025, Ballerini and Stokes revealed they had reunited again via similar New Year’s Eve Instagram posts.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have reunited after splitting up two months ago. On New Year’s Eve, Ballerini, 32, shared a photo via her Instagram Stories that revealed the twosome, in silhouette, apparently kissing outdoors at sunset. “Messy year for the heart, messy year for the outside coming in, messy year for the way it […]
“Messy year for the heart, messy year for the outside coming in, messy year for the way it became an out of our hands portrayal of it,” Ballerini wrote via her Instagram Story on December 31, 2025. “But what I’ll say, and all I really care to share indefinitely with my personal life anymore, is that I really love love. I believe in it, I believe in him, and I believe in breaking patterns. Now go kiss your person and stop speculating.”
Over on his own Instagram Stories, Stokes also confirmed the couple’s reconciliation.
“Something I’ve learned this year: don’t take advantage of the most beautiful things that in 33 years of life are fleeting,” he wrote. “Take accountability, learn from mistakes. Lean into love and say it often. 2026 my year of growth, my year of truth. Starting here, starting now. Happy new years ❤️.”
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30 Years Ago, Scream’s $1 Billion Franchise Was Nearly Ruined by an Interview With Its Star
A great thriller usually has a solid buildup to an unexpected twist. A twist ending is the hook, line, and sinker of the horror genre, and nobody knew that better than Scream Director Wes Craven. The entire 7-film franchise is predicated upon the fact that no one knows who the killer is in any given movie. The twist endings are the lifeblood of Scream (no pun intended.) It’s the reason why audiences continue to flock to the theaters for the final reveal. Sure, all movies have a poignant shift or unexpected ending, but for horror films, the twist has become a staple.
One reason horror films are so successful is their reliance on discretion. Back in 1996, the internet was still in its infancy. Spoilers were very hard to come by, as nobody was on their tiny, rectangular electronic device 24/7. Although spoiling a movie was rare, that doesn’t mean it never happened. One actor almost learned the hard way. While making the press junket rounds for the original Scream film, one rising star let it slip that he was indeed the killer. The culprit? The Billy Loomis actor himself, Skeet Ulrich.
Rising Star Skeet Ulrich Had Three Films Opening the Same Week
1996 was a busy year for Skeet Ulrich. While he was out and about promoting Scream, the actor had multiple films being released (which is obviously not uncommon.) Three films to be exact. Three films premiering the same week in May. The Craft and Last Dance were both released on May 3, 1996, while Boys was released on May 10. With Scream set to be released in December of that year, it’s safe to say Ulrich’s mind may have been elsewhere. Imagine living in a world before Scream. For context, this was before the ghostface mask was an iconic symbol of horror.
There’s no doubt that Ulrich was a teenage heartthrob, but best believe that his success was based on much more than good looks. The NYU alumnus studied under David Mamet and William H. Macy at the renowned Atlantic Theater Company. His training opened up opportunities for extra work, which is where he landed an uncredited role in Weekend at Bernie’s. After a brief appearance on the CBS Schoolbreak Special series, Ulrich began landing more prominent roles in feature films. By 1996, the actor was a hot commodity.
‘Scream’ Would Reunite Ulrich With ‘The Craft’ Costar Neve Campbell
Casting Director Lisa Beach was responsible for assembling the players in Scream. Although Beach did not have a hand in putting together the cast of The Craft, she clearly saw potential in pairing up the duo of Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich once again. The move paid off. Together, the actors created such a toxic and complicated relationship between their characters, which ultimately leads up to the unexpected twist during the final act.
Actors typically learn the ins and outs of giving interviews through experience. It’s not something that’s taught in theater school, but rather a skill that is picked up over time. That being said, it’s almost guaranteed that every cast and crew member who had anything to do with the production of Scream would have had to sign an embargo agreement. Basically stating that certain details of the movie could not be leaked, posted, or written about before a certain date, either on or after the film’s release. This is common practice now, especially in the world of social media, but embargoes were most definitely in use in the ’90s as well. So here’s what happened.
‘Scream 7’ Director Reveals Very Different Ending That Test Audiences Rejected
The movie set a franchise record during its opening weekend at the box office.
Skeet Ulrich Interview Nearly Tanked the Entire Franchise
Things went awry very quickly. According to Ulrich, in 1996, circa the release dates of his three films in one week, he was doing a phone interview with Interview Magazine. One of the questions he was asked involved his next role. With Scream set for a December premiere, Ulrich eagerly responded, “Oh, I’m so excited! I get to play this serial killer!” It was only after the call ended, that the actor realized his epic mistake. “I called my publicist right away,” Ulrich would later state.
Fast-forward to 2026. The franchise just released Scream 7, and has surpassed a gross total of $1 billion worldwide at the box office over those seven films. Not to mention the cultural impact that these films have had. The original Scream changed the way audiences look at slasher movies. The ghostface mask is one of the most popular and recognizable Halloween costumes each and every year. The franchise launched the careers of Neve Campbell, Matthew Lillard, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, and the actor who almost sabotaged it all, Skeet Ulrich.
It’s hard to imagine the consequences, had Ulrich’s statements not been redacted by Interview Magazine (which they were.) Would Scream be as effective if everyone went into it already knowing the killer’s identity? I truly doubt it. If Scream bombs at the box office, it’s just a blip on the radar. The Wayans Brothers never create Scary Movie. Anna Faris never gets her big break as Cindy. This quickly begins to snowball. A world without Sidney Prescott, Dewey Riley, Gale Weathers, and Billy Loomis doesn’t seem real. Thankfully, Scream King Skeet Ulrich dodged a bullet, something that his character Billy couldn’t do. Spoiler alert.
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December 20, 1996
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112 minutes
- Writers
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Kevin Williamson
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Bob Weinstein, Cary Woods, Cathy Konrad, Harvey Weinstein
Conan O’Brien has shared an insight into how the 98th Academy Awards will honor the late director Rob Reiner.
Speaking to Extra on Thursday, March 12, the Oscars host, 62, described the upcoming tribute to Reiner as “hard to sum up.”
O’Brien added of what to expect, “But it’s going to be a very powerful part of the show.”
The comedian is hosting the Oscars for the second consecutive year on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Rob Reiner was a film industry legend, so many fans are anticipating a special tribute to the late filmmaker and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, at the 2026 Oscars. Rob is expected to be honored at the Sunday, March 15, awards show with a segment led by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, who costarred in […]
Rob and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead with multiple stab wounds in their Brentwood, California home in December 2025. They were 78 and 70, respectively.
Rob and Michele’s son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in connection with his parents’ death. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently being held without bond while he awaits trial.
The couple had attended O’Brien’s holiday party earlier that night where they had a fight with their son.
Earlier this week, O’Brien made a rare comment acknowledging that his name had been tied to news of the Reiners’ deaths due their attendance at his party.
Rob and Michele Reiner. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)
“Very simply, we had a party, we invited our really good friends and then, the next day, this terrible thing happened,” O’Brien told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on Monday, March 9.
While the talk show host acknowledged there were “difficulties” when it came to often being mentioned when the Reiners’ deaths are reported on, he said it was not comparable to the tragedy of the loss of his friends.
“Whatever difficulties my wife and I have experienced having our name attached to it are nothing compared to the scale of the tragedy for the family and the loss of Rob and Michele,” he added.
Attendees of Conan O’Brien’s holiday party the night before Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were murdered could be called as witnesses in the next phase of their son Nick Reiner’s murder case, Us Weekly can reveal. “A plea of not guilty at arraignment on a serious like this case is very […]
O’Brien continued: “If you’re a known person, your name is going to get dragged into things sometimes, but it is not a hardship. There is only sadness that they’re gone.”
In February, O’Brien first spoke about Rob and Michele’s deaths in an interview with David Remnick for The New Yorker.
“I knew Rob and Michele, and then increasingly got closer and closer to them, and I was seeing them a lot,” O’Brien said. “My wife and I were seeing them a lot, and they were so — they were just such lovely people. And to have that experience of saying goodnight to somebody and having them leave and then find out the next day that they’re gone.”
He continued: “I think I was in shock for quite a while afterward. I mean, there’s no other word for it. It’s just very — it’s so awful. It’s just so awful. And I think about how Rob felt about things that are happening in the country, how involved he was, how much he put himself out there — and to have that voice go quiet in an instant is still hard for me to comprehend.”
In 1978, John Carpenter changed horror forever with his slasher movie Halloween. What followed was a wave of copycats, with the most popular by far being Friday the 13th. When Sean S. Cunningham and Victor Miller collaborated on that first film in 1980, its success led to a 12-film franchise which arguably became more popular than all of the Halloween sequels.
Thanks to a frustrating lawsuit, there hasn’t been a Friday the 13th movie since 2009. With an A24 and Peacock series, Crystal Lake, coming soon, here’s hoping that Friday the 13th Part 13 happens sooner rather than later. Until then, here’s how I, a lifelong fan of all things Jason Voorhees, rank one of horror’s most bizarre franchises.
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‘Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday’ (1993)
It was not the final Friday. In fact, this first sequel made by New Line Cinema instead of Paramount, doesn’t even feel like a Friday the 13th movie. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday ignores the fact that Jason Voorhees was turned to goo at the end of Jason Takes Manhattan. He’s a bloated mess at the beginning of this one, only to be blown up by a SWAT team in the first act! How in the world can he possibly come back ? By revealing that he’s a demon worm that can live in other bodies, of course.
It’s understandable that New Line would want to do something different with a once hot IP. This ain’t it though. Friday the 13th works because it’s a simple slasher with a masked man hacking up teenagers at a lake. Jason Goes to Hell jumps head first into the supernatural, and with an absolutely awful score backing it up. Not even the shocking ending of Freddy’s glove pulling Jason’s mask into Hell can save it.
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‘Jason X’ (2002)
With the slasher era dead, so was Friday the 13th. If there was a time for the hockey mask-wearing killer to return, it was during the Scream fad. Instead, New Line waited until 2002, and having not learned their lesson nine years previously, decided to full-on jump the shark and send its villain to outer space in Jason X. That might work for silly franchises like Critters and Leprechaun, but not Friday the 13th.
This would sadly be the last time Kane Hodder played Jason Voorhees. It’s a silly, over-the-top film, with Jason losing his hockey mask and becoming a rebuilt, futuristic Uber Jason, complete with silver mask. Is Jason X a good movie? Heck no. Still, it’s at least watchable because it accepts what it is and has fun with it. It’s a dumb sequel, no doubt, yet one you can enjoy if you’re in enough of an altered state.
10
‘Freddy vs. Jason’ (2003)
For nearly two decades, horror fans were begging for the dream match of Jason Voorhees taking on Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund). It finally happened in 2003 with Freddy vs. Jason, 10 years after a lot of people stopped caring. Kane Hodder isn’t under the mask, but at least Jason looks scary as hell, albeit a little too big with Ken Kirzinger in the role. The plot could have gone off the rails. Thankfully, it doesn’t get too crazy, with the story revolving around Freddy invading Jason’s dreams and using him to kill the kids he can no longer reach.
Outside of a cameo in an episode for The Goldbergs, this is Englund’s final time donning Freddy’s razor-blade glove. He gives it all. If only the script did too. Freddy vs. Jason is more of an action movie than anything remotely scary. There is no reason at all to care about the human protagonists, who are underwritten fodder in the way of what everyone wants to see. It’s not horrendous, but a scene of Jason shown being scared of water makes no sense at all given how often he’s been in Crystal Lake.
9
‘Friday the 13th: A New Beginning’ (1985)
For many, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning is the most hated sequel. Jason Voorhees is dead (no, for real), so the choice was made to have a copycat killer take up his mask. This time, the action moves away from Camp Crystal Lake and plants itself at a halfway house for troubled teens where poor Tommy Jarvis (John Shepherd) is traumatized by the events of the last movie. Now he’ll have to face down the new murderer, unless it’s Tommy who’s the killer, that is.
If you can get past the fact that the killer in the hockey mask isn’t Jason, this isn’t all that bad of a sequel. It’s a run-of-the-mill slasher with some cool kills and creepy atmosphere. The nudity is a little too gratuitous, and final girl Pam Roberts (Melanie Kinnaman) adds nothing, making her the worst of the franchise. Fun fact: a dream sequence with Jason means that actor Tom Morga is the only actor to play Voorhees, Michael Myers, and Leatherface on screen.
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‘Friday the 13th’ (2009)
The last of the bunch, but fingers crossed it doesn’t stay that way. In the 2000s, horror classic reboots were all the rage. It worked for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween, so why not Jason too? Friday the 13th (directed by The Texas Chainsaw Massacre‘s Marcus Nipsel) works by not being a reboot per se. After a fun opening act that shows the death of Mrs. Voorhees and Jason wearing a sack on his head, the hockey mask appears, and it’s Jason on a rampage against a new group of young’uns who dare invade his space.
Friday the 13th is a fun time. The issue is that it doesn’t feel much like a Friday the 13th movie. Derek Mears is much too tall and muscular, as if the idea is that Jason is scarier the taller he is. That’s not the case. He also doesn’t feel like Jason because the plot has him abducting a girl and keeping him in an underground prison because she reminds him of mommy. That’s not something he’d do. Still, the movie looks good, and has plenty of clever kill scenes, and the final boy and final girl combo of Clay (Jared Padalecki) and Jenna (Danielle Panabaker) are better than most in the franchise.
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‘Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan’ (1989)
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is the last of the Paramount movies and is the sequel where most fans saw the franchise really losing its way. The plot revolves around Jason saying goodbye to Crystal Lake as he becomes a stowaway on a ship headed to New York City. Along the way, he hacks up the passengers, before a showdown occurs in the sewers of Manhattan.
Kane Hodder is awesome as always as Jason. The idea itself isn’t all that bad if you let yourself forget that Crystal Lake is land-locked, so there’s no way this boat could sail the Atlantic Ocean! It’s the execution that’s so frustrating. Jason barely takes Manhattan. The Big Apple doesn’t show up until the third act, with Vancouver as a stand-in except of a scene filmed in Times Square. And what’s with those images of Jason as a boy at the end? It’s still fun, but the wheels are coming off.
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‘Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood’ (1988)
What if Jason Voorhees fought Carrie? That’s the premise of Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. When the telekinetic Tina (the late Lar Park Lincoln) accidentally brings Jason up from his watery grave, it’s superpowers versus a zombie in a battle that’s much more engaging than Freddy vs. Jason.
It’s a hokey plot, yet it succeeds because of how likable Tina is, combined with Kane Hodder’s first creepy performance as a rotting Jason. The New Blood could have been better if most of its gore hadn’t been censored. Despite that, this is the last sequel that feels like a real Friday the 13th movie with Crystal Lake as the setting and plenty of horny teenagers to slice and dice.
5
‘Friday the 13th’ (1980)
The one that started it all. If you’re waiting for Jason Voorhees, you’ll be disappointed. The initial film never shows the killer’s face until the third act, instead treating the story as a murder mystery, where unsuspecting camp counselors are being knocked off one by one for an unknown reason.
Harry Manfredini’s chilling and iconic score helps put this one high on the list. It’s a pretty routine slasher, with mostly forgettable performances, albeit one comes from a very young Kevin Bacon! A slasher with the reveal of an older woman being the killer could have been a disaster. It’s not, due to the crazed performance of Betsy Palmer as Pamela Voorhees. And a chef’s kiss to one of horror’s best jump scares at the end.
4
‘Friday the 13th Part 3’ (1982)
Friday the 13th Part 3 is most notable for being the one where Jason gets his mask for the first time. Before that, he’s seen in the shadows or from the neck down. When he walks out onto the dock donning the hockey mask though, an icon was born. The plot itself is bare bones. There are counselors at a camp. Jason shows up. A final girl takes him down. The end. But it takes what fans expect and does it well.
This one is admittedly a little bit silly because it was initially made for 3D. Instead of cool 3D kills, however, it’s shot after shot of in-your-face laundry poles and yo-yos. Whoa! How scary! What is scary is Richard Brooker as a lumbering Jason and a pulse-pounding third act that doesn’t let up.
3
‘Friday the 13th Part II’ (1981)
In Friday the 13th Part II, Jason is the star for the first time. There’s no hockey mask yet. Instead, he’s a hillbilly in coveralls with a sack over his head, making him look more like the killer from The Town That Dreaded Sundown than anything else. The opening scene is a shocker, as Jason dispatches of the first movie’s final girl, Alice (Adrienne King), before going back to get his revenge on a new group of killable teens.
Steve Miner, who later directed Halloween H20, helms this one. He keeps the action moving, and Manfredini’s anxiety-inducing score is a character unto itself. The first sequel also has the best final girl. Rather than being another dull trope, Amy Steel’s Ginny Field is studying to be a child psychologist. Initially, she feels sorry for Jason. Soon enough, she’ll fear him. We gotta take points away for her attack game though. Why would you think you killed Jason with a machete blow to the shoulder and walk away?!
It’s Friday the 13th. What better day to bone up on your knowledge of King Friday XIII and other television royals?
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Whether it’s characters or catchphrases, series regulars or guest stars, prime-time hits or late-night gems, a show from 1930-something or a show simply called thirtysomething… we’ll cover it all. So, you’ll need to flip through channels upon channels of the useless factoids you’ve accumulated over the years in order to tune in to the correct answer. For today’s challenge, we’re testing you on famous throne-occupants from TV history. Only fitting, because it’s Friday the 13th, and Mister Rogers used to have a puppet, called King Friday XIII, who ruled the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Scroll down for the cold open!
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If you’re obsessed with Sarah Pidgeon‘s portrayal of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in FX’s new hit series, Love Story, you’re going to want to keep reading. While we’re all trying to recreate Kennedy’s effortless ’90s fashion looks, Pidgeon just gave Us all a masterclass in sleek accessorizing.
The actress was spotted in Paris carrying a timelessly chic handbag that looked like it cost a small fortune. The brown-red leather tote bag is clean, structured and the sort of accessory that instantly elevates whatever you pair it with. A white tee and jeans? Suddenly, you look like you have a reservation at a restaurant with no sign on the door. That’s the power of a well-chosen bag.
And the best part? You absolutely do not need a celebrity budget to pull off this exact vibe. The look is quietly sitting on Amazon for just $27!
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The Alarion Women Top Handle Satchel is one of those bags that punches so far above its price point. It’s a structured top-handle satchel with a shoulder strap option, which means you can carry it three different ways: by the handle, crossbody via the messenger strap for hands-free errand runs or tucked under your arm for full Parisian sidewalk energy. That kind of versatility in an everyday handbag is hard to beat, especially at this price.
If anyone knows about commuting, it’s Amal Clooney. When she’s not jetting between her Provence and New York City estates, Clooney is teaching, closing cases and running a foundation. To stay organized, she carries a spacious tote bag, and this luxe-looking Amazon style is nearly identical to her designer version. Ever since Clooney stepped out […]
At $27, this is genuinely one of the most affordable ways to channel the polished, put-together look Pidgeon rocked in Paris.
The Alarion satchel works as a tote and a purse, so you’ve got room for your phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses and that lipstick you reapply four times a day (no judgment, I’m right there with you). It transitions from morning coffee to after-work drinks without missing a beat. One bag. Multiple carrying styles. Every occasion covered.
A tote bag like this is classic enough to carry for years, versatile enough to style a dozen ways and affordable enough that you won’t wince when you toss it onto a restaurant chair. Sarah Pidgeon looked like a million bucks in Paris, and for $27, you can borrow some of that magic for yourself.
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If 2026 has proven anything, it’s that we’re fully back in our ’90s minimalism era — and Jennifer Aniston mastered it first. From straight-leg jeans to barely-there sandals, her off-duty staples still influence how we dress today. Case in point: her oversized leather tote, which feels just as modern now — especially since we spotted […]
Iranian-American model and fitness trainer Sam Asghari is speaking out about his ex-wife, Britney Spears, claiming that people have taken advantage of the pop superstar. He referenced the experiences of women in his home country and also spoke about the singer’s recent DUI arrest.
Sam Asghari Believes Many People ‘Oppressed’ Britney Spears
On March 11, Asghari appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” to have a conversation with the host about the ongoing war between Iran, where he was born, and America, where he immigrated to at 13 years old.
Before the discussion ended, Morgan asked Asghari about Spears’ DUI arrest on March 4 and what he feels about her current situation.
In response, he said, “Coming from the country of Iran and seeing women being oppressed… not comparing the situation whatsoever, she was also oppressed by many people who took advantage of her, and sort of had the same experience as women do in Iran.”
Asghari continued to say that, as a staunch supporter of women’s rights, it was difficult for him to see that a woman in the United States was being “oppressed.” He added that although their marriage didn’t last long, he witnessed Spears’ struggles.
Online Users’ Reaction To The Model’s Statement
Asghari’s comment garnered mixed reactions from social media users. Some were confused as to why he would reference Iranian women when talking about his ex-wife, while others were able to grasp what he meant.
One user asked, “How is she oppressed like Iranian women?” Another asked, “What kind of comparison is this?”
One commenter agreed with Asghari, saying it isn’t about Spears’ clothing. Instead, it’s about “how f-cking disgusting people are with her. They can’t leave her alone not [sic] matter what she does. She is oppress [sic] by a system, and they can’t let her go.”
Another user wrote, “He’s drawing attention to Britney’s struggles, comparing them to wider issues of oppression.”
Sam Asghari Will Always Have Respect For Britney
Asghari also told Morgan that he strongly believes Spears needs privacy. As The Blast previously reported, authorities stopped Spears on suspicion of driving under the influence on the night of March 4. She was taken into custody and released a few hours later. The incident sparked a media frenzy, with many outlets reporting on the arrest.
Spears’ ex-husband addressed what happened, saying, “If she made a mistake, I really think she’s a strong woman and she could come back from this.”
Morgan asked whether Asghari still had contact with Spears. The model didn’t answer the question. Instead, he shared that he likes to “celebrate the past,” adding that he feels appreciative about everything that happened between them and wishes the best for his ex-wife.
“I’m always going to respect her and I’m always going to support her wellbeing, and I truly believe she can recover from this,” he added.
Sam Asghari Shared His Thoughts About Spears’ Conservatorship
Spears was under a court-ordered conservatorship for 13 years, with her father, Jamie, serving as her conservator. He controlled the singer’s finances, career, medical decisions, and personal life.
In a 2023 Instagram post, per People, Asghari talked about the challenges Spears faced under her conservatorship, saying, “I found it absolutely disgusting for the people that were in her life at the time when she didn’t have a voice, they went and told her story like it was theirs. It was absolutely disgusting.”
Moreover, Asghari shared how Spears was like in “prison,” with her every move being dictated by her father, who he claimed used Spears as a “money-making machine.”
Spears’ conservatorship ended in November 2021 when a judge ruled that the conservatorship was no longer necessary. The singer shared her joy and relief on social media, writing, “I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day!!! Best day ever.”
Sam Asghari And Britney Spears’ Relationship
Asghari and Spears met on the set of the latter’s music video shoot for the song “Slumber Party” in 2016, where the model played the singer’s love interest. They began dating the following year.
In the years following, the couple was spotted attending high-profile events together, smiling for the cameras and seemingly in love.
Asghari and Spears married in June 2022. The ceremony took place in their home in Thousand Oaks and was attended by close friends and family, including celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, Madonna, and Drew Barrymore.
After 14 months of marriage, the couple separated and filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. In a statement, Asghari wrote, “After six years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together. We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always.”
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