The greatest sport on ice, and one of the big four of professional American sports, hockey has become more and more popular over the years. Whether it’s because the NHL players are competing in the Olympics or a little gay hockey show called Heated Rivalry, there’s truly no time like the present to capitalize on the game.
Before Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) began to smut up your small screens, hockey had a profound history on the big screen. From a beloved ’70s classic with some of hockey cinema’s most iconic characters to a kids’ franchise that got us all quacking, hockey has proven itself to be a brilliant game to pull from for incredible stories. With Olympic fever back again, we’re here to celebrate some of the best films on ice.
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‘Odd Man Rush’ (2020)
Jack Mulhern as Bobby Sanders in ‘Odd Man Rush.’Image via Hulu
A great place to begin is with a movie inspired by true events. Based on Bill Keenan‘s 2016 memoir, the film follows Harvard hockey player and lifelong New York Rangers fan Bobby Sanders (Jack Mulhern), whose NHL dreams are derailed by injury. Trying to make his passion come to fruition, Bobby pursues a professional career in a minor European league, all while grappling with the reality of his future and finding love in the process. A fish-out-of-water coming-of-age tale, Odd Man Rush focuses on Bobby’s self-discovery as he reassesses his dreams.
Directed by Doug Dearth, the film brings humor into the reality of the sport while allowing audiences to understand the stakes surrounding a lower-tier league. There is life beyond the NHL, and the passion is equally fervent. Odd Man Rush brings the reality of life after sports and how it may not be as glamorous as expected. A surprisingly sweet and tender film, Odd Man Rush scores thanks to Mulhern’s winning performance. He’s a subtle charmer, whether alongside his teammates on the ice or wooing the beautiful girl of his dreams, played by Elektra Kilbey. Coincidentally, there is a follow-up film, Bull Run, where Mulhern is replaced by Tom Blyth, who plays Bobby in a post-hockey life as a junior banker on Wall Street.
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‘Go Figure’ (2005)
Jordan Hinson as Kat Kingsford in ‘Go Figure.’Image via Disney Channel
On the surface, Go Figure is a Disney Original Movie that blends both the sport of hockey and figure skating. But the majority of the film revolves around hockey, so we’ll call it a hockey film first! A hockey film about a figure skater, if you will. The iconic film follows Katelin “Kat” Kingsford (Jordan Hinson), a 14-year-old figure skater who dreams of Olympic glory. But there’s a catch: To train with top Russian coach Natasha Goberman (Cristine Rose), she must accept a scholarship at a private school and join its hockey team. There, she learns teamwork and balances both sports. Bringing the value of friendship, fitting in, and defeating bullies to the forefront, Go Figure truly is a tale of found family and defying the odds.
The DCOM classic blends the usual tropes one might find in these teen-centric movies. There’s the struggle to fit in, the difficulties in overcoming hardship, and the power of positivity. Go Figure also breaks open the stereotypes that hockey is a male-only sport. In fact, women in America have been dominating the game for years! While the believability is that Kat struggles with ice skating in the pads, in the end, she uses her experience as a figure skater to help her team succeed. Go Figure is a delightful film that may be one of the most underrated DCOMs.
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‘Breakaway’ (2011)
The Speedy Singhs in the locker room in ‘Breakaway.’Image via Alliance Films
What Bend It Like Beckham did for soccer, Breakaway did for hockey. Not every sport is dominated by one ethnicity, and this 2011 film is proof. Directed by Robert Lieberman, the last film before his death in 2023, Breakaway is a sports comedy about Rajveer Singh (Vinay Virmani), a young Indo-Canadian man who drops out of college to pursue a career in professional hockey. To make his dream come true, he must defy his father’s (Anupam Kher) traditional demands to join the family business. Rajveer forms an all-Sikh hockey team, the Speedy Singhs, while overcoming discrimination and cultural pressures with the help of a very unlikely coach, Dan Winters (Rob Lowe). Bringing a new perspective on how culture and religion may affect the game, Breakaway was meant to be a film of pride.
On the surface, Breakaway is a hockey movie, but beneath the surface, it’s an important exploration of the intersection of immigrant identity, cultural expectations, and the pressures to fit in. What may seem like an incidental moment in the film, when the Speedy Singhs are forced to wear helmets but are prevented from using the typical ones, Rajveer’s drive to provide the team with helmets that accommodate their turbans is a breakthrough moment.Breakaway features a plethora of special appearances that might shock you, including Lilly Singh, Drake, and Ludacris.It might be on the hokey side, but it’s an important film nevertheless.
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‘The Rocket’ (2005)
Roy Dupuis as Maurice Richard in ‘The Rocket.’Image via Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm
There are many legends in hockey, but surprisingly few have received the biopic treatment. That changed in 2005 with the French-Canadian film The Rocket. Telling the story of one of the greatest players, Maurice “The Rocket” Richard (Roy Dupuis), the film chronicles the Montreal Canadiens’ star through his rise from a working-class machinist to an early NHL icon. Focusing on his struggles with injuries, discrimination against French speakers, and the “Richard Riot” sparked from his 1955 suspension,The Rocket tells the story of a man who changed a sport.
An intriguing character study on a hockey great, The Rocket doesn’t attempt to portray Richard as perfect. Instead, through a gritty approach, The Rocket‘s authenticity of his life and the game gave hockey fans insight into how he became the man who got the iconic nickname. A gentle person pushed to the breaking point, Dupuis uses subtlety to bring Richard to life. Though the film ends before the five-season run of Stanley Cups, the depiction of The Rocket does make Richard a legend among men. To maintain the integrity of the sport, Richard features a cast of NHL pros, including Mike Ricci, Sean Avery, Vincent Lecavalier, and Stéphane Quintal, to take on his teammates and rivals. An understated film, The Rocket is perfect for hockey fans, regardless of their favorite franchise.
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‘Sudden Death’ (1995)
Jean-Claude Van Damme about to be hammered in Sudden Death.Image via Universal Pictures
In the ’90s, if you needed an action star, you called Jean-Claude Van Damme. And let’s just say, no concept was too bizarre for the hero. Such was the case for 1995’s Sudden Death. Directed by Van Damme’s longtime collaborator Peter Hyams, the action thriller follows Van Damme as Darren McCord, a firefighter-turned-arena security officer at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena. Hoping to impress his children, Emily and Tyler (Whittini Wright and Ross Malinger), Darren scores tickets to the Stanley Cup finals, unaware that the entire arena has been overtaken by a group of terrorists. Former CIA agent Joshua Foss (Powers Boothe) holds Vice President Daniel Bender (Raymond J. Barry) hostage in a press box, with plans to blow up the entire arena if the ransom is not paid. But when McCord learns of the plot, he jumps into action to save the day. A high-octane thriller, it’s Van Damme doing what he does best: kicking ass and taking names.
The epitome of a ’90s action film, Sudden Death is equally gripping and ridiculous. When Foss asks for a ransom of over $1 billion, you can’t help but chuckle and realize how preposterous the scheme is. Of course, McCord will save the day! A race-against-time thriller set against the backdrop of hockey, Sudden Death is a product of its time. Though it is often overlooked compared to his other films, such as Timecop, Van Damme helped spark interest in future hockey-centric films. A remake was made in 2020, Welcome to Sudden Death, where hockey was swapped out for basketball, though the Michael Jai White-led thriller was sadly a bomb.
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‘Indian Horse’ (2017)
A player in ‘Indian Horse.’Image via Elevation Pitctures
Perhaps the most poignant entry on the list, Indian Horse, adapted from the novel of the same name by Ojibwe author Richard Wagamese, is special. The film tells the story of Saul Indian Horse (Ajuawak Kapashesit), an Ojibway boy who is torn from his family and sent to a brutal Canadian residential school, St. Jerome’s. After escaping the trauma of abuse, his exceptional skill and talent for ice hockey emerge as Saul, trained secretly by Father Leboutilier (Michiel Huisman), rises through the ranks of professional hockey via an all-Indigenous team, as he battles intense racism along the way. A gripping tale of hope while discussing the child abuse and displacement that plagued Canada,Indian Horse is a celebration of salvation through sport.
An unrelenting story, depicting the reality of abuse, racism, and trauma, allows Indian Horse to strike an emotional chord. A special film with a specific perspective, Indian Horse is a tremendous story unlike any hockey movie out there. With Clint Eastwood attached as an executive producer, it’s a tough yet important watch.
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‘Goon’ (2011)
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In the same vein as a classic film to come, Goon is a hockey comedy that highlights a very specific side of the sport: fighting. Doug “The Thug” Glatt (Seann William Scott) is a kind-hearted but dim-witted bouncer who suddenly becomes an unlikely minor-league hockey enforcer. Where he lacks skating skills, he makes up for it in fighting ones. Hired to protect skilled players of the Halifax Highlanders, Doug eventually rises in the ranks while facing off against a rival goon in Ross “The Boss” Rhea (Liev Schreiber), the legendary enforcer of the St. John’s Shamrocks. Alongside a cast that includes Alison Pill, Jay Baruchel, Eugene Levy, and Kim Coates, Goon is wonderfully ridiculous, yet filled with honor.
With hockey at the forefront, Goon is a story about finding one’s place in the world. Based on Doug Smith‘s book, Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey, you may find the film to be hyperviolent, but the surprisingly sweet sentiment and charm take center ice. Though it was a box office disappointment, Goon gained a cult following — so much so that a sequel, Goon: Last of the Enforcers, was born, continuing the tale. With all the elements of a sports masterpiece, Goon may highlight the darker side of the game, but it’s done so in hilarious form.
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‘The Mighty Ducks’ (1992)
From the flying V to the inspiration for a professional NHL franchise, The Mighty Ducks is easily the most important hockey film to ever be made, though perhaps that’s hyperbolized by a millennial who grew up playing hockey. Let’s start with where it all began. In The Mighty Ducks, after reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) is arrested for drunk driving, he’s tasked with coaching a kids’ hockey team as part of his community service. Having experience on the ice, Gordon is not eager to return to hockey after his past with his own coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith). Gordon eventually grows a strong appreciation for the team, including Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), as he leads them to glory against his one-time mentor. Transforming the District 5 team into the iconic Ducks, the beloved underdog movie became a pop culture phenomenon that helped bring hockey to the mainstream.
A wonderfully ambitious and daring family film, The Mighty Ducks shaped a generation. Not only did it open eyes to the fact that hockey isn’t for one race or gender, but The Mighty Ducks is also a celebration of teamwork and hard work. We all wished we had a team of friends like the ducks. The Mighty Ducks has a brilliant legacy that followed the original film, spawning a trilogy, an animated series, and a Disney+ series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, that welcomed Estevez back into the fold. Without this franchise, we may not know what a knuckle puck is, nor know the correct identity of Iceland and Greenland. The Mighty Ducks may have been a product of the ’90s, but it’s a sincerely timeless classic.
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‘Youngblood’ (1986)
Rob Lowe as Dean Youngblood fights George J. Finn as Carl Racki in ‘Youngblood’Image via MGM
After The Outsiders and before Dirty Dancing, Patrick Swayze was part of a classic ’80s hockey drama, Youngblood. Directed by Peter Markle, the film follows young hockey player Dean Youngblood (Rob Lowe) as he tries to make a name for himself in the Canadian Junior Hockey circuit, hoping to impress NHL scouts in the process. When he is bullied by goon Carl Racki (George Finn), a dirty player who injured his teammate Derek (Swayze), his aspirations falter. Returning to his childhood home deflated, Dean gets toughened up by his father, Blane Youngblood (Eric Nesterenko), to earn redemption against his rival. At its core, Youngblood is a bona fide ’80s film that has easily been lost in the shuffle of other decade classics.
Finding more success after its box office release, Youngblood is a wonderful coming-of-age story. Through ambition and the ability to overcome pressure, Dean is a product of his time: a young man fighting for his dream in any way he can. Lowe, the ultimate pretty boy in a violent game, continues his rise in Hollywood thanks to this film. Though Youngblood isn’t quite Footloose in the training montage, the classic tropes are fun to observe today. A remake, starring Blair Underwood and Ashton James, debuted at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. It’s not quite the same, but the modern perspective with a Black cast proves how the sport has evolved over the past four decades.
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‘Mystery, Alaska’ (1999)
Russell Crowe as Sheriff John Biebe in ‘Mystery, Alaska.’Image via Buena Vista Pictures
When it comes to films that we wish were based on real life, look no further than Mystery, Alaska. Directed by Jay Roach, the film is set in the fictional small town of Mystery, whose population of only 633 is obsessed with their local Saturday pond hockey game. When a publicity stunt books their amateur town team for an exhibition match against the New York Rangers, the entire town must come together and overcome the past to prepare for the biggest game of their lives. A beautiful film about community and a look at a simple way of life, Mystery, Alaska is a darling film that will warm your heart.
There’s an innate charm attached to Mystery, Alaska. As a town isolated from everyone else, they are proud of who they are and where they come from. Despite some personal conflicts, there is a sense of unity and togetherness to unite them all. You may not see an excessive amount of hockey in a hockey film simply because it’s a character-driven movie, and that’s thanks to the cast that includes Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, and Burt Reynolds. For hockey fans, you can expect cameos from former players and analysts, including Phil Esposito, Steve Levy, and Barry Melrose. And, just for good measure, Mike Myers pops in as well in a wig you can never unsee.
Star Trek is a franchise that has always been known for its colorful villains: from the Klingons to the Borg, episodes have always given us over-the-top bad guys like nothing the audience had ever seen before. However, the most iconic villains of a beloved spinoff were actually modeled after a type of real-life criminal that the audience is all too familiar with. In Star Trek: Voyager, the alien Kazons were originally modeled after the street gangs of Los Angeles, but it took over an entire season before one writer helped shape them into this very specific mold.
During the development of Voyager, producers Rick Berman, Michael Piller, and Jeri Taylor wanted to create a new kind of villain that nonetheless represented very contemporary concerns. As quoted in Captains’ Logs Supplemental – The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages, Taylor said that “We felt with the Kazon we needed to address the tenor of our times and what…was happening in our cities and recognizing a source of danger and social unrest. We wanted to do that metaphorically.”
The Bloods, The Crips, And The Kazon
Piller (who almost singlehandedly transformed Star Trek: The Next Generation into must-see TV) liked the idea of villains who embraced anarchy and might fight among themselves as much as they fight with Captain Janeway. He and the other producers retained the LA gang metaphor, internally comparing the differing Kazon factions to the Bloods and the Crips. They were all in on these new bad guys, which is why the Voyager premiere episode and its first season presented various Kazon factions as an ongoing concern in our crew’s quest to navigate the Delta Quadrant and eventually make their way home.
Unfortunately, audiences kind of hated the Kazon in Season 1, and Michael Piller came to believe that the writers had failed to turn these aliens into something truly unique. After Ken Biller wrote an initial draft of the Season 2 episode “Initiations,” Piller called him and (as reported originally by Cinefantastique) expressed his concern that the audience saw the Kazon as “warmed over Klingons.” In order to get these villains back to their roots, Piller gave Biller a pretty wild homework assignment: to go talk to actual gang members and report on “what you find out from the street.”
Biller did not take this frankly dangerous advice, but he did go buy a copy of Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member, written (inside a jail cell, no less) by Sanyika “Monster” Shakur. Insights from the book helped the writer create a better Star Trek: Voyager episode, and Piller was quite pleased with the final draft of “Initiations.” But what pleased him even more was that Biller went on to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to breathe new life into the Kazons.
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You see, Biller wrote a kind of mini-Kazon Bible that outlined their customs, history, and other major sociological factoids. This proved to be invaluable because Star Trek: Voyager had already planned to devote its second season to the Kazon, essentially giving itself a second chance to make a good impression on the audience. Whenever the writers had to craft a Kazon-heavy episode (like “Alliances”), they relied on Biller’s bible, one which finally made the Kazon feel like something other than Temu Klingons.
To this day, the Kazon aren’t necessarily fans’ favorite villains, but they are arguably the most iconic Star Trek: Voyager bad guys. In a show that would come to be dominated (or should that be assimilated?) by Borg episodes, the Kazon remain an original creation who helped shape Voyager into one of Trek’s most beloved spinoffs. But that never would have happened if Michael Piller and Ken Biller hadn’t teamed up to do the impossible: get these angsty aliens back to their inexplicable gangbanger roots.
Bold and the Beautifulfinds there is a lot of fan outrage right now over many of the storylines on the CBS soap. From Sheila Carter‘s (Kimberlin Brown) marriage being blown up to Eric Forrester‘s (John McCook) design disaster—not the designs themselves, but the way it’s playing out—and several other storylines that are just unsatisfactory to a lot of viewers.
We’re going to talk about five things that B&B is royally messing up right now. Let’s get into what has fans so riled up right now.
Fan Backlash Over Deacon Sharpe and Sheila Carter’s Crumbling Marriage on Bold and the Beautiful
The first thing I want to discuss that has fans steamed is the attack on Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) and Sheila’s marriage. What’s crazy to me is that Brad Bell has twisted this around and managed to make Sheila sympathetic when we all know she’s a killer. But they’ve done it.
Bold and the Beautiful viewers do not like that Deacon is trying to cheat on Sheila after they turned their lives around and built this happy marriage. Deacon’s put his life back together after his terribly criminal past. He’s made a smashing success of things, and I do think that Sheila deserves credit for some part of that.
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Fans enjoyed the chemistry between Deacon and Sheila. We’ve watched their love story and their journey, and somewhere along the way, you started rooting for them. Now, Bold is ripping that all apart and doing it in a really skeevy way.
Bold and the Beautiful Has Taylor Not Acting Like Herself
We’ve got Sheila about to lose her husband to Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig), a noted psychiatrist who’s violating her professional ethics to kiss and get hot and heavy with a married patient. The whole thing where Deacon said, “Oh, I’m not her patient anymore,” is not how that works.
For a psychiatrist like her who’s an MD, they are never allowed to date or have any sexual involvement with a patient. It just can’t happen professionally. It’s one thing for her to catfight Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) to try and get Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), but for Taylor to risk her medical license is bad writing and very out of character.
I saw a fan comment recently that I felt was thought-provoking. The question they asked was: Does Deacon really want Taylor, or does Deacon just want out of his marriage to Sheila? He may see Taylor as a springboard or a catalyst to end things with his wife.
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At long last, Deacon might have realized being with Sheila isn’t sustainable for his long-term happiness. Deacon’s kids hate Sheila, as do his employees and his customers. Taylor is somebody his family would welcome and wouldn’t hurt this redeemed reputation he has built.
Deacon’s kids and Taylor are all pressing him on the Sheila issue, so Deacon might have latched onto Taylor for the wrong reasons. Plus, to me, they said “I love you” way too fast. It feels sloppy, forced, and off.
Ridge Forrester’s High-Handed Attitude and Disrespect Toward Eric on B&B
The second thing fans are really sick of cuts across a lot of messy storylines, and that’s Ridge’s ongoing crappy attitude. He has been so unlikable for so long and it’s not getting better. He kicked Eric out of Forrester then half-heartedly apologized, but he can’t un-ring the bell.
On the day Ridge sprung the surprise party and told Eric to retire from the company he founded, Eric was planning to show Ridge his designs. Ridge wouldn’t even look at his dad’s work. Fast forward to this week, Eric’s designs are sitting out, and Ridge finally looks at them and says, “Wow, Dad, your designs are great. Let’s put them into the couture line.”
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Eric would have given those designs to Forrester already if Ridge had given him the chance. Instead, Ridge acts like he’s in charge of everybody from his dad to his ex-wife Taylor and her dating life. Ridge acts like he runs Forrester all by himself, even though he’s got a co-CEO. He’s very self-important and high-handed.
B&B Fans Appalled at Ridges Behavior
Fan comments have been on fire about this. One said, “All of a sudden he misses Eric, but it’s Ridge who booted him out.” Another fan called out Ridge, saying his fondest memories are working with Eric, yet Ridge was the one who put Eric out the door.
There’s a lot of hypocrisy and shiftiness. The way Ridge has been trash-talking Katie Logan (Heather Tom) non-stop, saying she’ll fail, is just ugly. If she wants to start a business, why does Ridge care?
When she and Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) showed up to check on Eric, Ridge was at it again. Brooke said they were looking at Eric’s fabulous new designs, and Ridge said he would show them to Katie, but “she tends to take things that don’t belong to her.”
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That was Ridge hitting at her over the Logan trademark. Forrester Creations never once used that trademark, and you cannot have a trademark you don’t use. Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Ridge screwed up and didn’t renew it anyway. She didn’t steal it; they dropped the ball. Bottom line: Ridge is irritating fans in every storyline.
Is Katie Logan’s New Fashion House Already Doomed to Fail on Bold?
The third big fail we’re seeing with fans is that it looks like Bold and the Beautiful is about to kill Katie’s new fashion house. Brad Bell promised this big rivalry, but it hasn’t manifested. It’s basically just been Ridge insulting Katie behind her back and Bill planning a PR blitz.
Eric promised to teach Ridge and Brooke a lesson about disrespecting their elders, but now Eric seems to want to back out of Logan. Unless something changes, Katie’s fashion house seems doomed.
If we’re lucky, Katie will hire Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) and he and Eric will finish the line. Then once Katie launches Logan, Eric can retire on his own terms. But if Brad Bell does his usual nonsense, Logan is going to fizzle or wind up under the Forrester umbrella. Fans see this as a waste of time and attention if nothing comes of it.
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B&B’s Generational Gap: Where is the Middle Generation?
The next gripe fans have is the characters that Bold is choosing to focus on daily. We get lots of episodes for the youngest generation. We’ve got “dumpster diving” Dylan (Sydney Bullock), “waffling” Will Spencer (Crew Morrow), and “inconsistent” Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace).
We’re also getting time with the oldest generation—Eric, Bill, Ridge, Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis), Katie, and Brooke. But where’s the middle generation? Where are the characters in their 30s? They are supposed to be the next generation after Eric and Ridge.
Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) and Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) are rarely seen. When they are, there’s no action, no sizzle, and no romance. We have Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan) having occasional sofa sex, but Finn is not around much.
The characters who should have inherited the front-burner storylines—Hope, Steffy, Liam, Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson), Zende Forrester Dominguez (Delon de Metz), and Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer)—are rarely on screen.
Lack of Chemistry and Boring Pairings Killing the Drama
The last complaint I’m seeing a lot on soap social media is about the weird pairings and lack of chemistry. Fans are saying that Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) and Carter don’t have the sizzle. They’re newlyweds; they should be on fire. Plus, people are annoyed that Daphne’s lie got buried and Carter never found out her true agenda.
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Hope and Liam, as I said, have about zero chemistry right now. They don’t even hug or kiss. It’s like they’re friends, not newlyweds. A lot of fans think Deacon and Taylor have no real chemistry and that Deacon had more sizzle with Sheila, even if the “daddy” thing was pretty cringe.
Electra and Will are lackluster for a lot of fans. Many people think Dylan has better chemistry with Will, and RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) was giving off “creeper” vibes with Electra. Thomas seems to be gone for good, but love him or hate him, Hope and Thomas had sizzle.
Katie and Bill have barely kissed since they reunited. Ridge and Brooke’s chemistry is sweet, but it’s not sizzling. Plots are falling flat because we’ve been promised big drama and big chemistry, and then everything just fizzles. Drop your comments on what plots are bothering you.
Before the brand deals, the packed inbox, and the millions in revenue, Rebecca McLeod was grinding with no co-sign and no shortcuts.
When she first stepped into the influencer world, it was cold. Established creators would not collaborate. Messages went unanswered. Networking attempts led nowhere. No reposts. No tags. No “let’s work together.” She was reaching out and getting silence back.
For a lot of people, that is where the story ends. For Rebecca, it was the beginning.
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Left On Read And Locked Out
Rebecca McLeod
Instead of chasing approval, she focused on what she could control. She studied the platforms. She figured out what worked and what flopped. She committed to consistency when growth felt slow and engagement felt unpredictable.
While others leaned on inner circles and group alliances, Rebecca leaned on discipline and self-belief. Week after week, she showed up. She refined her content. She sharpened her brand. She invested in herself when no one else would.
Eventually, the numbers started moving. Then they started climbing.
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From Solo Hustle To Serious Money
Rebecca McLeod
Fast forward to today and Rebecca McLeod is one of Australia’s most recognizable digital creators. She runs multiple successful businesses. She generates millions in annual revenue. Her following continues to expand across platforms, and her influence now stretches well beyond social media posts.
The industry that once overlooked her is now paying attention.
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Collaboration requests land daily. Brands want meetings. Creators want advice. Influencers who once would not respond are now reaching out to connect. The power dynamic has shifted, and Rebecca is firmly in control of her lane.
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Opening Doors Instead Of Closing Them
Rebecca McLeod
What makes Rebecca stand out is not just the success. It is how she handles it.
Rather than mirroring the exclusivity she once experienced, she chose a different route. Every single week, Rebecca and her team collaborate with three up-and-coming girls. They offer real guidance, real exposure, and practical support. Not as a publicity move, but as a consistent part of her business model.
She remembers what it felt like to build from zero. She remembers sending messages that went nowhere. So now, if she can help someone gain traction faster or avoid the early missteps, she does.
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People close to her say the early rejection shaped her leadership style. It made her independent, but it also made her empathetic. Success did not harden her. It clarified her values.
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The Tables Have Turned
Rebecca McLeod
There is undeniable irony in the fact that some of the same names who once ignored her are now asking for guidance. Rebecca does not dwell on it. She keeps building.
Her rise is not just a glow-up story. It is a case study in resilience. No shortcuts. No handouts. Just consistency, strategy, and a refusal to let silence define her.
Rebecca McLeod did not wait to be invited in. She created her own lane, scaled it, and made sure there is room for others to run beside her.
Here’s the first look at former Prince Andrew leaving a police station in England … and he’s in the back seat of a Range Rover.
Andrew was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sending confidential British trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein back in 2010 … allegedly revealed in Epstein Files documents amid his longtime friendship with the convicted pedophile.
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It looks like Andrew is trying to lie down in the back seat of the Range Rover to avoid being seen by a horde of press that was camped out at the police station … but a photog got the money shot.
As we reported … the disgraced ex-royal — who now goes by his name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — was arrested by Thames Valley Police officers on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home today, on his 66th birthday. The arrest comes a couple weeks after an anti-royal organization asked authorities to investigate whether Andrew shared confidential British financial info in 2010 with Epstein.
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Andrew was Britain’s special envoy for international trade at the time, a position he held for 10 years.
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As you know, Andrew had close ties with Epstein for years while the notorious pedophile was allegedly sexually abusing underage girls. Andrew’s name is all over the Epstein Files, which were released by the U.S. Department of Justice after President Trump signed a bill requiring them to be released to the public.
Neither King Charles III nor Buckingham Palace , before cops swooped in and arrested Andrew … and in a statement, King Charles said, “The law must take its course.”
Days of Our Livessaw Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) telling Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) on their Miami trip that Titan is in big, big financial trouble. This is the same trip where she opened up about Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash) being kidnapped by Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) and that he died still wanting to be with Gabi.
So, the Stefan news is awful, no doubt, but it might trigger a life-changing end result for Gabi that might also turn out to be life-changing. I wonder if Gabi is going to help Philip out of the jam that he is in. Let’s get into it.
Days of Our Lives: Gabi Hernandez’s Secret Corporate Espionage Against Titan Industries
Gabi’s been hiding a huge secret from Philip for many months. Last year, Gabi had been scheming with Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) to seize control of Titan Industries, which had taken over DiMera Enterprises. As part of their plan, Gabi snuck a pen with a listening device in it into Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) and Philip’s CEO office.
That gave Tony and Gabi power because they found out Philips’ psycho surrogate mom Vivian Alamain had forged the letter from Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) that led to Philip getting half the company. Gabi and Tony found out that Xander found out about it and beat Philip nearly to death.
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The forgery info and the assault info they got illegally was what allowed Tony to demand that Xander and Philip hand over DiMera Enterprises, which they had scored in a corporate takeover. They got some money out of the transaction, but in the end, it left Titan in a very precarious position, one that not even one smutty book could dig them out of.
Tony DiMera’s Betrayal and Theo Carver’s Growing Obsession on DOOL
Then if you remember, Tony double-crossed Gabi because Tony had promised Gabi the CEO position at DiMera Enterprises if she helped him get the dirt on Xander and Philip. But Tony never ever planned to honor that deal. Instead, he brought in his nephew Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) to take over as CEO of DiMera Enterprises. Then, Tony up and left town and, of course, then was kidnapped. Now, Theo knows all about Gabi’s treachery. Theo knows that Gabi planted the bug.
He also knows that if Philip found out about it, he would probably break up with Gabi in an instant. And then this week, Theo is daydreaming about being with Gabi and kissing Gabi and sweeping her off her pretty little feet. Poor Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) had no idea that’s where Theo’s head was when she caught him drifting off into thought when they were out at the pub on their Valentine’s Day date. Jada thought Theo was just distracted because their last dinner date at the pub didn’t happen because Peter Blake (Dan Gauthier) kidnapped Theo.
Philip Kiriakis Confesses the Truth About Titan’s Looming Bankruptcy on Days of Our Lives
But back over to Gabi. So, she’s off in Miami enjoying a little Heart’s Day holiday trip with Philip. And he’s been super understanding about Gabi’s melancholy over losing Stefan and finding out the ugly truth of it all.
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And that’s when Philip made his own confession that could prompt Gabi to try and make amends. Of course, Philip wouldn’t know that she’s making amends because Gabi’s still lying to him about planting the bug.
But you can see that she’s torn and she’s thinking about telling Philip the truth about spying on him and Xander. She almost confessed, but then Gabi saw that Philip was breaking out all over because he’d gotten stung by a jellyfish.
So instead of apologizing, Gabi took a hot shower with him and then was rubbing hydrocortisone on him. Then, talk turned to them flying commercial to Miami instead of private. Philip confessed to Gabi the reason they didn’t take the company jet was finances. Philip can’t afford any business expenses like flying him and Gabi on the Titan private plane to Miami.
Gabi’s Guilt Over Victor Kiriakis’ Legacy and the Family Mansion on Days of Our Lives
And Philip also told Gabi that a big loan is coming due soon and his late father Victor’s mansion is the collateral for the loan. Titan’s been struggling since Xander and Philip had to split Titan and DiMera back apart. Gabi looked really worried when Philip was telling her this.
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Not only does Gabi care a lot for Philip, but she also feels totally guilty for screwing Philip over with these dirty corporate games. I mean, Gabi was double-crossed by Tony, but that’s not Philip’s fault or Xander’s. Right now, things are great for Gabi. She got Gabi Chic away from Titan and DiMera. And she’s happy successfully running her business.
Meanwhile, Philip’s worried he’s going to lose his father’s legacy, the company. And the family home. And Gabi’s actions led to that. That’s a much worse double-cross than what Tony did to Gabi. And to make it worse, Philip is head over heels for the woman who betrayed him.
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Days of Our Lives: Gabi Hernandez Set to Become an Extremely Wealthy DiMera Widow
So this week, it seems like Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) is going to get confirmation from the FBI’s handwriting expert that Stefan’s signature on the divorce docs was forged. And that means Gabi is not his ex-wife, she is Stefan’s widow.
And this week, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) was telling Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) that Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) last will and testament is going to be read very soon. So, in the next couple of weeks, we could see Gabi go from successful businesswoman to that plus being an extremely wealthy widow worth a whole bunch more zeros.
I’m sure EJ and the other DiMeras might hate it, but Gabi could rake in a big chunk of Stefano’s estate. Even better, it would absolutely enrage Vivian. But I doubt Gabi can sit on that pile of inherited cash while she watches Philip lose everything, especially knowing that she played a role in it.
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Could a Titan Bailout Save Philip and Gabi’s Relationship?
So, we could see Gabi going to Philip and Xander. She might offer an investment to help Titan out, or Gabi might do one better and just go buy their loan from the bank and then give them more favorable terms.
She could do that actually, maybe even anonymously. But if she came in and offered an investment or some assistance, she could tell Philip that, you know, I’ll bail you out if you give me some equity in Titan.
That way it could seem like a business reason for her making this investment and not her doing it out of guilt if Gabi is not going to come clean to Philip.
Will Theo Leak the Truth and Destroy Gabi’s Future on DOOL?
But there could be a hitch in Gabi’s plan to help Philip if Theo keeps daydreaming about Gabi and decides he has to have her. Right now, Theo seems to be enjoying his time with Jada and the feeling seems to be mutual.
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But we know from confirmed Days of Our Lives spoilers that Shawn-Douglas Brady (Brandon Beemer) is with Jada soon, all coupled up. So, she might dump Theo over his fixation on Gabi if she figures it out. I mean, Jada is a detective. And Theo may turn around and spill the tea on Gabi’s corporate espionage for a very personal reason to break up her and Philip.
Theo might want to keep his name out of it so Gabi doesn’t find out that he blabbed, but he could leak the info indirectly to Philip or Xander. He could send it as an anonymous tip, tell Xander if he promises to keep it private. And then reveal that Gabi planted a bug in their office. Things may get pretty messy if Theo decides to play dirty to try and break up Gabi and Philip.
And in the meantime, wait to see if Gabi helps Philip when and if she gets that big pile of DiMera dollars because she is a DiMera widow. The big question from there is if Gabi bails out Titan, but Philip then finds out that Gabi spied on him and Xander, will Philip stick with her? Will he forgive Gabi or will he walk away from her for her sneaking and lying?
The action genre can be one of the most highly technical. From the stuntwork, explosive effects, and the endless amounts of choreography and coordination that go into making these movies, it makes it all the more impressive when they do it well. The best action movies are all technical masterpieces on one level or another, but some of them do it so well that they should legitimately be studied.
These are action movies that astound with sequences that seem too wild to be true, with such technical wizardry and precision filmmaking that they’ve often proven impossible to replicate. Every good action movie is technically impressive, but the great ones raise the bar. These ten are absolute masterclasses of action, elevating the genre and pushing it to its limits.
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‘Police Story’ (1985)
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If you’re looking for premiere stunt work and fight choreography, there are few equals to Jackie Chan. The international action star has a filmography bursting with incredible action classics that have continually put Hollywood to shame. Wheels on Meals, Drunken Master II and Project A all offer incredible fight scenes and death-defying stunts, but if there’s one Chan film that is a true technical masterclass, it’s the original Police Story.
This action-comedy classic was made by Chan after his disappointment working on The Protector, an American co-production that failed to break him out as an international star. Beginning to end, Police Story features some of the most elaborate action sequences Chan ever accomplished, starting with a shantytown demolition derby and culminating in a mall-set finale that miraculously didn’t get everyone killed. For his part, Chan suffered second-degree burns and a dislocated pelvis from sliding down a two-story pole as part of this climax.
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‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (1991)
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The Terminatoris a grungy, gritty sci-fi action slasher that fueled James Cameron‘s career. It has a lot to love about it, but it was merely an apéritif to the four-course action feast that Cameron cooked up for the blockbuster sequel. The director was able to supersize every aspect of his time-travel cyborg adventure, adding massive action sequences and a dynamic new villain, accomplished with groundbreaking visual effects.
The T-1000, the liquid metal death machine that was sent in the sequel to kill John Connor, had originally been intended for the first film, but Cameron wisely understood he didn’t have the visual effects capability to accomplish the character in 1984. For Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Cameron reteamed with Industrial Light & Magic, the effects house that had created the iconic water tendril for The Abyss. Combined with incredible practical effects by Stan Winston, the resulting villain was a landmark for photo-realistic CGI, much of which holds up remarkably well over thirty years later.
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‘Hard Boiled’ (1992)
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While Cameron and crew were breaking new ground for visual effects, over in Hong Kong, John Woo was crafting his action magnum opus without any help from computers. Hard Boiledfeatures a cops versus criminals plotline on which Woo and his stunt team are able to hang three of the most breathtaking action sequences ever captured on film. It was the director’s final film before making his way to Hollywood, and it remains his greatest action masterpiece that few films have come close to touching on a technical level.
The film opens with a bullet ballet in a tea house, as Chow Yun-fat dual-wields his way into the action hero hall of fame. From there, it moves to an explosive gunfight in a warehouse that must have depleted the squib supply of Hong Kong. The extended climax set in a hospital is where Hard Boiled truly schools every action filmmaker to come before, with floor after floor of intense action perfection. The most iconic moment is an extended long take of action that follows Chow and Tony Leung for three minutes straight of gunfighting on two floors.
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‘Heat’ (1995)
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Michael Mann‘smuscular, sprawling crime saga Heatisn’t nearly as action-packed as the other films on this list, but pound for pound of pure adrenaline-fueled gunplay, it is every bit their equal. The film begins and ends with expertly choreographed action scenes, but it’s the broad daylight armed robbery turned downtown gunfight that is its action centerpiece. It makes Heatthe apex of action-oriented heist films, and no other film has come close to reaching its heights.
Shot in the glass canyon of downtown Los Angeles, the shootout sees Robert De Niro‘selite team of thieves trading bullets with Al Pacino‘spolice unit. The actors all trained for months with former SAS soldier Andy McNabto become proficient in their weapons handling, and from the tight editing to the use of the real sounds of the gunshots echoing off the buildings, the sequence is a top-to-bottom assault on the senses. Mann is known for being a meticulous director, and the painstaking effort taken by him, his crew and the actors is clearly evident in one of the greatest gunfights ever filmed.
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‘The Matrix’ (1999)
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The influences on The Matrixare all clearly evident. From the man versus machines plotline, to the slow-motion gun-fu, to the gravity-defying fights pulled from numerous martial arts classics. Even the iconic bullet-time effect of the film had its origins in commercials and music videos before the Wachowskis ever utilized it for their film. No matter how many giants the filmmakers were standing on the shoulders of for their action classic, it doesn’t detract from how perfectly implemented every single element is in the final film. The Matrix is far more than just the sum of its parts.
To understand the true ingenuity behind The Matrix, you only need to look at any of the myriad imitators that were released in the wake of its success, including its sequels. While many of those films are technically impressive in their own right and had far larger budgets and access to more resources, they all feel like pale imitations. The low-tech solution to accomplish the iconic slow-motion action using a complex rig of still cameras gives the effects in The Matrix a timeless quality that no amount of technological advancements has seemingly been able to improve upon.
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‘Children of Men’ (2006)
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Alfonso Cuaron‘sdystopic thriller Children of Menfeatures action sequences in the same way that Saving Private Ryandoes. It’s meant to be harrowing and chaotic, all while still getting your pulse to race and your knuckles to whiten. In depictinga near-future police state where women have become infertile, the action is designed to be as immersive as possible, through incredible cinematography mixed with seamless digital work.
The most famous sequence in Children of Men is the car assault, accomplished with a complex camera rig that captures several long shots that were then stitched together in post-production to produce an action sequence that never takes a breath. There are several extended shots throughout the film that put audiences into the thick of the action, all of them captured with such breathtaking precision by cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki. The action in Children of Men will leave you breathless.
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‘Redline’ (2009)
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There are many technically impressive animated action movies, from classics like Akirato the more recent Predator: Killer of Killers. If there’s one film that comes off the line at full tilt and never lets its foot off the gas, it’s the nitro-boosted sci-fi racing film Redline. Produced by animation studio Madhouse, who were also responsible for other animated actioners like Wicked City and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, the film was the directorial debut for Takeshi Koike, which makes it all the more of an impressive endeavor.
The film had a prolonged production period of seven years, due to the fact that it was all hand-animated and features over 1,000 individual frames. The result of that time-consuming work and dedication is animation that’s smooth as silk and some of the most exhilarating action ever produced in any medium. While Redline wasn’t an immediate success, it has gained a well-deserved cult following and remains one of the purest examples of handmade craftsmanship of the 21st century.
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‘Inception’ (2010)
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Few directors are as dedicated to, or have the creative power to demand, practical effects as Christopher Nolan. Whether it’s flipping an 18-wheeler in The Dark Knightor crashing a full-size 747 airplane in Tenet, the director emphasizes real stunts and effects over CGI whenever possible. Even when he does utilize CGI, it’s of the highest fidelity and blends beautifully with the more tangible effects work. Nowhere is this marriage more technically proficient than in his mind-bending action heist film Inception.
Setting the film within the architecture of the mind allowed Nolan and his team to go bigger and bolder with action setpieces than ever before. The most notable sequences feature a train barreling through traffic and a gravity-defying fight sequence. The latter involved the use of a massive rotating set that allowed the actors and stunt performers to fight across the walls and ceilings. Inception won a multitude of awards for its visual effects, sound design and cinematography, and it remains a high bar for Nolan as an action filmmaker.
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‘The Raid 2’ (2014)
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The Indonesian action masterpiece The Raidbrought a fresh level of brutality to the action genre in the 2010s that inspired a decade-plus of ultraviolent cinema. It’s a brutalizing film filled with outstanding fight choreography, frenetic camerawork and bruising stunt work, and its sequel outdoes it in every single respect. The Raid 2is an epic action film filled with muddy melees, bloody fight scenes, and a breakneck car chase.
Following the first film’s protagonist, played by martial arts star Iko Uwais, as he goes undercover in the underworld of Jakarta, the sequel trades the first film’s contained setting for sprawling set pieces. It begins with an epic prison brawl and only gets crazier from there. It’s a maximalist action movie that moves from one blood-soaked set piece to the next with an unrelenting pace. The Raid 2 is the best kind of sequel that elevates everything you loved about the first film to the extreme.
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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)
Max, played by Tom Hardy, strapped to the front of a vehicle with mask on in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).Image via Warner Bros. Pictures
While the rest of Hollywood was trying to play catch-up to the international action filmmakers that were ten steps ahead, George Miller went back to the drawing board to reinvent his classic action franchise for the 21st century. The original three Mad Maxfilms all offer unique evolutions to Miller’s motorhead action premise, but Mad Max: Fury Road supercharges it to a whole new level. Combining modern digital effects with old-school stunts, it’s an epic car chase across the desert that is as technically perfect as an action film can get.
Shot by legendary cinematographer John Seale, who came out of retirement to do the film, Fury Road has a vibrant color palette and utilizes center-framing as a means to keep the audience consistently oriented to the subject of each shot during the frenetic action. The editing is rapid-fire, and the frame rate ramps up and down throughout the entire runtime. Few action directors are ever in as complete control of the entire frame as Miller is here. The film has often been compared to the relentless energy of Looney Tunes, and Miller is the mad artist behind it.
The Bridgerton family with Luke Newton, Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessie, Phoebe Dynevor, and Ruth Gemmell.Image via Netflix
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Rom-com fans this is for you. Do you find yourself switching between the swoon-worthy Regency-era drama Bridgerton and one of the latest rom-coms to hit the market, People We Meet on Vacation? Now the two come together as the upcoming adaptation of Emily Henry‘s first novel, Beach Read, casts Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynevor. She’s set to play the lead, January Andrews in the adaptation of the novel set on Lake Michigan from 20th Century Studios. No cast has been announced for her love interest, Gun Everett. The logline for Beach Read is as follows:
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“A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters.”
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January 9, 2026
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116 minutes
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Brett Haley
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Yulin Kuang, Nunzio Randazzo, Amos Vernon
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Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner
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Young and the Restless reveals hunky Detective James Burrow (Matt Cohen) officially staying in Genoa City, so that means he’s eventually going to need romance. He’s too hot to not give him a love interest.
I’m wondering which single lady is going to catch his eye, or will go after him because he caught their eye. We’re going to talk about who might be Burrow’s first love interest in Genoa City. We have an inkling of who it might be, and it would be a huge shocker for a really cool reason.
Matt Cohen Joins Young and the Restless
James Burrow was introduced to Young and the Restless fans in October of last year, but he was only seen sporadically as Burrow at first because Matt Cohen needed surgery on his ACL. He had to recover. He was in a wheelchair and then on crutches, and then he could walk around, but he couldn’t stand for very long.
They were having to rearrange things, and then we got lots more of Burrow once he healed and could stand for scenes. His storyline started heating up. Now he just helped Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) and Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) get their kid, Dominic Chancellor (Ethan Ray Clark), back, and he’s officially part of the Genoa City character canvas as the one and only cop the town seems to have.
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They’re not going to waste Matt Cohen’s pretty face and leave him single for very long. That pretty face needs another pretty face to kiss. And with Burrow settling into his new day job at the GCPD, there is nothing stopping him from looking for a date.
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Will Sharon Newman and Detective James Burrow Find Romance on Y&R?
One person to consider that might be paired with him is Sharon Newman (Sharon Case). I think Burrow impressed Sharon because he was really kind and very understanding to Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) when she hit rock bottom when she got busted for kidnapping Dominic.
Despite the terrible crime, Burrow was very sensitive. So, Sharon’s appreciative, and she respects Burrow. They might become friendly soon. Plus, we know Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) is going to be back soon as a threat, and Sharon may need protecting.
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Burrow might save her and they have a little spark. I know some of you guys want to see Sharon with Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), but I don’t think Josh Griffith wants it. Sharon and Nick are going nowhere fast, and they have been for so long.
It went from a slow burn for Sharon and Nick to a no burn. And Nick’s about to be addicted to fentanyl. That’s not very romantic or sexy. So Sharon might be so distraught over Mariah’s looming consequences, Nick spiraling into drugs, and Matt Clark being back.
Sharon may lean on Burrow. They end up becoming friends and then more. He would be somebody new and fresh for Sharon, and she needs a love interest honestly, and Nick’s not panning out.
Phyllis Summers Needs a Fresh Start with Genoa City’s Newest Cop
Sharon’s not the one I was referring to as the big shock. Neither is this next lady I want to talk about, which is Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). Even though Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) tells Phyllis this week he wants to continue the personal part of their relationship, even if she agrees, I don’t see them lasting that long because Cane still wants Lily Winters (Christel Khalil).
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Lily is back to Genoa City in just a few weeks. Phyllis needs somebody that might help get her on a better path in life. That is a perfect task for a very sexy detective like Burrow. Maybe Phyllis needs somebody that will firmly shut down her antics.
Burrow could be the person to finally get Phyllis to change her ways. I know, crazy, right? I think he could be a refreshing change of pace for Red. Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) and Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) might even ease up on their mom if she started making better life choices, starting with dating a decent guy.
Could Lily Winters Rub a New Romance in Cane’s Face on Young and the Restless?
Speaking of Cane and Lily, when she’s back in a few weeks, I don’t see her running right back into Cane’s arms. She dislikes him so much that she agreed to pretend to let Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) kidnap her. I don’t see Lily giving Cane a shot for a good long while, if ever, again.
Lily might be looking for a new romance that she can rub in Cane’s face, and getting with the very handsome Detective James Burrow could be just the ticket. I’m sure Lily would like a stand-up guy like him, who is about as different from Cane as you can be.
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Burrow also risked his life going undercover to try and take down Matt Clark in the fentanyl operations. He protects and serves. And Lily hasn’t had the best luck. She dated unfaithful Daniel, unreliable Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), and now untrustworthy Cane was trying to get back with her. Lily might go for a handsome and ethical guy.
Is Audra Charles the Right Match for James Burrow?
Again, Lily is not the shocker either. So, another single lady that might be good for the new hunk in town is Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver). She’s single and she’s drop-dead gorgeous, and she also needs a good man in her life. She’d like to have Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) back, but he’s moved on with Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle).
He still says he’s not sure he’s ready for a romance, but that’s the direction he’s headed. Meanwhile, Audra is still hot for Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor). He is never going to fall for her, though. Maybe he might fall back in bed with her, but he’s never going to fall in love with her.
I’m not sure, though, given Audra’s past with the dead guy in LA. There’s a question of whether she would date Burrow since he’s a cop, but they would be a very pretty couple. I will say that. And who knows, Audra might have met Burrow in LA.
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Maybe they had a spark and then they revisit it now that both of them are in Genoa City. Burrow would be attracted to Audra. I think anybody would, but she does like to bend the rules sometimes, so I don’t know if Burrow would be a good fit for her.
Since she is single and ready to mingle, I had to mention her as a possibility for Burrow. Plus, I do think Audra is going to keep playing cat and mouse with Kyle. I don’t think those two are done yet. Far from it.
The Shocking Chemistry: Why Claire Newman and James Burrow Are the Perfect Pair on Young and the Restless
Now let’s talk about the potential shocking pair-up for them. The woman that Burrow might get with that would be really surprising is Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin). And here’s why. Over and above her being single, there’s a big reason.
We know Kyle still wants Claire and Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) does, too. But Claire already dumped Kyle and she is dumping Holden this week. Here’s why it would be a shock, a bit of a twist, if she got together with the cop.
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I can guarantee you right now that Claire and Burrow would have amazing chemistry as a couple. And here’s how I know. The two actors who play them, Hayley Erin and Matt Cohen, had great chemistry as a couple on another soap.
They were both on General Hospital, and they were a fan-favorite couple. Over on GH, he played Dr. Griffin Munro, who was a very sexy former priest turned doctor, and she played this character Kiki Jerome. At first, Griffin was dating Kiki’s mom, but then she was a villainess, so he moved on to Kiki.
We saw Hayley Erin and Matt Cohen as this on-screen couple, and they were amazing. They had this incredible chemistry, but then Hayley Erin’s character Kiki was murdered by this horrible serial killer that just happened to be dating her mom.
Matt Cohen’s character Griffin was absolutely devastated by her death. It was great work all around. People were so upset that she was killed off, but she was ready to leave General Hospital. For those fans of Young and the Restless who also watch General Hospital, you already know this is true.
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Putting Burrow with Claire would be an instant hit. I’m excited to see who the devilishly handsome detective winds up dating, and hopefully, Burrow finds romance soon. But my money is on wanting to see Claire with Burrow because I know how well those actors work together and they have got the sizzle that I think would be great for Y&R.
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