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25 Years Later, Heath Ledger’s Cult Fantasy Romance Exits the Realm of Free Streaming
HBO began the year by once again enrapturing viewers in the world of Game of Thrones with the release of the new series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Following Sir Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), the show delivers a smaller-scale, lower-stakes adventure in Westeros that focuses less on the fantastical elements and political machinations of the flagship show and more on how a lowly hedge knight gets by and makes a difference in such an unforgiving land. It’s also much different tonally, taking a more optimistic and comedic approach in between the drama through its pure-hearted main character. The approach brings to mind another, more anachronistic medieval story featuring the late great Heath Ledger in one of his most underrated roles.
Released in 2001, A Knight’s Tale casts Ledger as a low-born squire named William Thatcher who, like Dunk, has just lost his master. To prove his worth and change his fate, he assumes the identity of a noble knight to participate in jousting tournaments, making waves in the medieval world as he racks up a series of wins and earns the respect of legendary figures like Edward the Black Prince (James Purefoy). Most of all, though, he becomes infatuated with the noblewoman Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossamon) and aims to win her hand in marriage over his rival, Count Adhemar of Anjou (Rufus Sewell), while cementing his legend as more than just a simple peasant. Mixing comedy, romance, and action alike, the film is available to watch right now for free on Tubi, but not for much longer.
A Knight’s Tale will be one of the many titles leaving the ad-supported streamer’s catalog after March 31, leaving just over two weeks to catch Brian Helgeland‘s film before it rides off into the sunset. Helgeland, who would go on to helm the baseball biopic 42 starring Chadwick Boseman and, more recently, Finestkind with Jenna Ortega, both wrote and helmed the medieval story just two years before his team-up with director Clint Eastwood on the Oscar-winning Mystic River hit the big screen. His starry cast also featured the talents of Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, and Alan Tudyk, who would reunite with the filmmaker on 42.
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‘A Knight’s Tale’ Has Formed a Legend of Its Own
Critics and audiences initially weren’t rocked by Ledger’s romantic 14th-century adventure, but it still managed to earn a respectable $117.5 million at the box office. The perception of A Knight’s Tale has grown in the years since then, too. It currently holds a 79% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes and has been recognized as a worthwhile action comedy comfort watch, elevated by the Oscar winner and his co-stars’ performances. Although still overshadowed by Ledger’s legendary turns in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight, it’s carved itself a spot in his filmography as one of the films that helped elevate him into the icon he was.
A Knight’s Tale departs Tubi at the end of the month. Stay tuned here at Collider for more on the biggest titles coming to and leaving streaming throughout the month.
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May 11, 2001
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133 minutes
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Brian Helgeland
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Brian Helgeland
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Tim Van Rellim, Todd Black, Brian Helgeland
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If you work your way through every movie to have won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, you’re inevitably going to encounter a fair few downbeat films. Going back to the earliest Oscar ceremonies, even, you’ve got the likes of Wings and All Quiet on the Western Front, with the former being a romantic melodrama set during World War I, and the latter also being a World War I movie, but a considerably more harrowing one; more dramatic/tragic than melodramatic.
Both kinds of movies can be tearjerkers, or generally sad, so it’s for that reason that some of the movies below are emotionally intense historical dramas, and others don’t tell true stories, but prove moving because of what they deal with and what they explore thematically. It is hard to rank these, since what one finds sad can be subjective, and comparing real-life stories to entirely fictional ones is a little challenging as well, but an attempt was made regardless. Sorry if that attempt makes you sad.
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‘Ordinary People’ (1980)
It was impressive that Robert Redford won a Best Director Oscar for his first directorial effort, Ordinary People, and the movie also won Best Picture. It is, to put it bluntly, a family drama about grief, because it revolves around the aftermath of a young man’s death, with his parents and now sole surviving brother struggling to maintain any sense of normalcy following such a tragedy.
Raging Bull came out the same year, and might’ve been a more deserving winner, but if that movie had won, it probably wouldn’t be here, since it’s just a whole lot heavier in a kind of empty and despairing way, rather than being a somewhat more approachable tearjerker the way Ordinary People is. It’s still not an easy film to watch, by any means, but it says enough about perseverance and how to grapple with grief to keep it feeling more bittersweet, rather than just outright bitter.
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‘Casablanca’ (1942)
Good old Casablanca. It’s an honestly difficult to beat film, however you choose to define it, as it does everything a movie of its time could possibly do, and then a little more, somehow. It’s about an apathetic and heartbroken man who, in the early stages of World War II, spends his time in the titular city being generally miserable, but then he’s reconnected with the woman he loves, and finds himself torn between doing what he wants and what is likely right for the greater good.
It does all that with more nuance – or at least care on a writing front – than you might expect for a film of its age. Casablanca hits all the emotional beats it does largely because it’s flawlessly written, and so everything else kind of flows and also excels from there. Out of all the Best Picture winners from the first half of the 20th century, it’s quite possibly the most moving.
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‘Gladiator’ (2000)
As an epic and an action movie rolled into one, Gladiator ends up being pretty broad and maybe even a bit conventional in terms of the story it tells, but at least it tells that story effectively. It’s essentially a revenge story set during the era of the Roman Empire, but if you’re after strict history, that’s not really what this wants to be about. Some historical figures play a part in the narrative, though the protagonist is fictional.
Much of Gladiator, even with its historical setting, is fictional, which is possibly okay if you’re more after spectacle, action, and a well-paced viewing experience.
Lots of other things are fictional, which is possibly okay if you’re more after spectacle, action, and a well-paced viewing experience. Where it goes emotionally might seem obvious, and not just in hindsight, either, yet it’s all in the execution, like so many movies that work wonders with ideas or narrative beats that, on paper, might not sound all too exciting.
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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ (2022)
You have to admire the ambition here, above anything else, and even if you’re not particularly wild about the movie itself. Everything Everywhere All at Once is the Best Picture winner that fits into the most genres in Oscar history, and it feels like it does so quite comfortably. There’s a good excuse to do that here as well, since Everything Everywhere All at Once is all about the multiverse and differing selves in different universes.
It can jump between being a martial arts movie, an existentialist comedy, and a genuinely touching family drama (plus so many other things) at pretty much any point it wants, and it still feels coherent. Well, coherent in its own way. It’s utter chaos by the standards of any other movie, Best Picture-winning or otherwise, but Everything Everywhere All at Once successfully establishes its own rules then plays by them, all the while proving capable of catching you off-guard with all the emotional scenes because of how playful it is elsewhere. You may well be moved by a pair of rocks sitting in the middle of nowhere, pondering existence and the meaning – or lack thereof – of life. People with sausages for fingers being sad. Is that allowed? In Everything Everywhere All at Once, apparently so. There’s also a Ratatouille spoof that’s hilarious, then heartbreaking, and then hilarious again. It really is an everything kind of movie.
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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King really gets to hit the ground running, since it’s the third part in a trilogy, and furthermore, it’s not the sort of sequel that was only made because the first movie was successful. The Lord of the Rings was helmed as one huge three-part film, and even if the other two would’ve been worthy Best Picture winners, they were “merely” nominated.
So, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was a big old win for the trilogy as a whole, or at least you can view it that way. Since it concludes everything, it manages to feature many of the most exciting sequences of the whole trilogy, and it’s almost inevitable that you’ll be moved by some aspect of the multi-scene ending (or “epilogue” might be the more accurate word) found here.
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‘West Side Story’ (1961)
West Side Story might well be the saddest Best Picture winner that’s not based on a true story, or doesn’t have some kind of historical event depicted at its center (like being about a tragic occurrence in history, but with fictional characters taking part). It’s instead a spin on Romeo and Juliet, except set in New York City during the 1950s.
Well, if you want to be technical, that does make it set in the past in a way. And West Side Story is about a gang war that’s supposed to reflect real-world prejudices and conflicts, just not about specific real-world events. Like you’d expect for something that reworks Romeo and Juliet, it’s unbelievably sad, and it’s the sort of thing that doesn’t get any less sad when you’re watching it for, say, the second, third, or fiftieth time.
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’12 Years a Slave’ (2013)
Based on the memoir of the same name, written by Solomon Northup, 12 Years a Slave is about Northup’s experiences after being kidnapped and sold into slavery between the years of 1841 and 1853. Nothing is sugar-coated and everything is brutal and heavy, all to emphasize the horror of the situation, with the commitment to accuracy throughout much of the film clearly making it all the more harrowing.
It’s one of those Best Picture winners that’s not a nice or cathartic sort of tearjerker. 12 Years a Slave might make you feel more hollow over anything else, but that’s by design, and any sort of different approach likely wouldn’t have had quite the same impact. It’s a movie that’s very much worth watching the one time, and an unsurprisingly difficult one to think about watching again.
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‘The Deer Hunter’ (1978)
The emphasis on historical accuracy was praised regarding 12 Years a Slave, so some might question the idea of The Deer Hunter also ranking quite high here. It captures the horror of war generally speaking in an impressively devastating manner, especially regarding the psychological impact of it on the soldiers who survive their time in combat, but specifically about the Vietnam War… yes, there are some serious liberties taken.
Maybe that’s okay, to some extent, because The Deer Hunter differs from 12 Years a Slave on account of it being about characters who didn’t literally exist in real life, with the characters here being used to explore possible real-life experiences some U.S. soldiers might have had before, during, and after serving in Vietnam. Also, The Deer Hunter is unapologetically a tragedy in every way, even in the classical sense, so it commits all three hours of its runtime to being about as sad as an American-made Vietnam War movie could possibly be.
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‘Titanic’ (1997)
See, one of the undeniable things about Titanic is that it’s really not afraid to be a tearjerker. It wants you to care about the central romance, and then it wants you to feel a whole host of emotions when the young people in love – plus so many others – face the inevitable tragedy that is always going to happen in a movie called “Titanic.” It’s not even a spoiler if you know nothing about history, given the opening scenes have the wreck of the Titanic being explored.
With this film, you’ve got an impactful fictional story being told, via the two main characters, and then there’s all the harrowing real-world tragedy of Titanic, and some characters here who are based on actual people. James Cameron found a way to more or less make two emotionally devastating movies in one (and at well over three hours in length, it genuinely doubles the runtime of numerous films out there).
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‘Schindler’s List’ (1993)
It wouldn’t have been easy to work on Schindler’s List, it’s not easy to watch Schindler’s List, and it’s not easy to talk about Schindler’s List. It has to be that way, though, and it’s comparable in its quality and approach to something like 12 Years a Slave, with both being about horrific times in human history, with Schindler’s List being set during World War II and largely functioning as an exploration of the Holocaust.
In that sense, it’s unflinching, even if it also does attempt to highlight an act of heroism that happened among all the unspeakable horror. If it’s bittersweet, then Schindler’s List is not evenly bitter and sweet, since the horrors inherent to this story are what stick out the most, and what the majority of the film’s runtime is dedicated to… though the contrast, at least by the end, does ensure the movie is sad in a variety of ways. It’s got the time to hit you on more than a few emotional fronts, too, since Schindler’s List is also quite a long film.
Schindler’s List
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December 15, 1993
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195 Minutes
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Thomas Keneally, Steven Zaillian
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When going into the office, it’s always important to dress professionally. However, finding pieces to wear that are both flattering and comfortable is a frequent challenge, especially where fits and materials are concerned. Luckily for you, we discovered 17 work pants on Amazon that are both slimming and feature tummy control-friendly details — and come in colors and fits that are especially versatile.
These pants are perfect for wearing from the workplace to cocktails with your coworkers — and can even dress up more casual tops outside of your desk cubicle. Elements like stretchy fabric, elastic waistbands and high-waisted fits create silhouettes that are as flattering for your figure as they are functional. With pairs starting at under $20, they also won’t break the bank! Below, prepare to clock in with tummy control office pants that are poised to earn their place in your work wardrobe.
17 Slimming Pants With Tummy Control From Amazon
1. Affordable Buy: These high-waisted work pants feature an elastic waistband and four-way stretch fabric. Plus, the style — which is especially budget-friendly, totaling less than $20—includes a straight-legged shape with pockets that’s both accommodating and functional.
2. Practical Pockets: This pair of practical pull-on slacks includes a slimming bootcut silhouette with side pockets to hold your essentials. They also come in a range of neutral colors, forming a clean base for anyone’s office wardrobe.
3. Slim Silhouette: A straight-legged pair of trousers is a versatile work staple, like this slimming style. A high waist and pleated front accents complete the pair with a clean, comfy finish.
4. Stretchy Style: These super stretch work pants are crafted with slimming, stretchy fabric that fits like a glove. Added power mesh paneling provides built-in tummy control for a streamlined fit.
5. Effortless Dressing: Take the stress out of getting dressed with pull-on pants. This soft, wide-legged pair can be easily slipped on and includes built-in mesh that smooths out your midsection.
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6. Straight-Legged: The slim fit on these straight-leg work pants creates an instantly flattering silhouette. Its four-way stretch also forms a smooth, non-rumpled shape that’s professional and polished.
7. Natural Waist: These Lee trousers sit on your waistline for a fit that is comfy and naturally flattering. Soft fabric and durability also make them easy to wear from day to night.
8. Soft Fit: A snug fit across the hips and thighs makes these black work pants instantly flattering. The cotton twill style’s also naturally structured, while remaining stretchy and soft.
9. Ready To Work: This pair of stretchy slacks can smoothly fit your figure with ease. Four pockets that can hold items like a phone, wallet, and keys complete the piece with a practical finish.
10. Curve-Friendly: Designed with curvier body types in mind, these bootcut pants are made with a fuller hip and thigh fit. Subtly flared hems and a contoured waist add a secure and stylish touch.
11. Crossover Waist: These business-friendly slacks are made with a high, crossover waistline that adds a stylish edge with a smooth feel. The pull-on style’s seamless lines ensure a flattering fit all day long.
12. Sculpted Shape: Extra-wide elastic and a contoured waistband allow these work pants to provide a secure hold in the office. The pair’s soft front tummy control panel creates a smooth, flattering silhouette—one that’s so popular, it’s been purchased by over 2,000 shoppers.
13. Clean and Simple: All-over stretch makes these pants easy to wear from day to night. A high-waisted shape ensures a simple, smooth fit that’s just as versatile.
14. Business-Ready: The vertical pleats on these elevated, wide-leg trousers make them perfect for any workplace. This pair’s stretchy fabric and pull-on shape also provide day-long comfort.
15. Flattering Fit: A high-waisted cut makes these high-waisted pants automatically flattering, while its flat front and ankle-length hems remain professional for officewear. The polished slacks are also versatile enough to wear to a date night or happy hour, too.
16. Stretchy Slacks: Pull-on pants are given added comfort in this style. The pair is made with stretchy, smooth fabric that forms a wrinkle-free fit and moves with you throughout the day.
17. Slimming Fabric: With a fitted waist and front tummy control panel, these work pants are truly flattering. The pair’s knit fabric further smoothes, sculpts, and lifts your figure for added comfort.
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Prime Video’s 85% RT Crime Thriller Falls to a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’-Style Adventure on the Charts
Prime Video currently hosts some of the best movies and shows on streaming. This is reflected in the current charts, with the top ten reading like a must-watch list of 2026 favorites. Topping the charts at the time of writing is Young Sherlock, a series based on the young adult thriller novel series Young Sherlock Holmes by Andrew Lane, which shot straight to the streaming summit following its March 4 debut. Featuring the acting talent of Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Natascha McElhone, Joseph Fiennes, and Colin Firth, as well as the veteran instincts of director Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock‘s success should come as little surprise.
But just behind Young Sherlock in the charts are a pair of titles vying for second position, with the most recent debutante finally climbing into position #2. Directed by Frank E. Flowers, The Bluff is Prime Video’s answer to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, with a swashbuckling epic that has viewers hooked. Featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban in lead roles, the movie opened to mixed reviews, earning a 57% score from critics on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes; however, its popularity on streaming platforms is undeniable, with it estimated to have earned 300.3 million minutes of viewing so far.
The unfortunate series to lose its second-place spot in the charts, thanks to The Bluff‘s success, is the Aldis Hodge-led Cross, which debuted its second season last month. After a pulse-racing seventh episode, the series will return on Wednesday, March 18, with the Season 2 finale. As excitement builds for the tense final installment of this thrilling second season, Cross will be hoping to reclaim its position in the Prime Video charts.
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What Else Is Popular on Prime Video?
Young Sherlock is unsurprisingly topping the charts, and The Bluff and Cross are proving popular in second and third, but what else is also in vogue on Prime Video? Shadow Force, an action drama written and directed by Joe Carnahan, is bouncing back from box office disaster in 2025 with success on streaming; the video game adaptation Fallout continues its long run in the top ten; and The Wrecking Crew fends off competition to hold steady in the charts.
The Bluff and Cross are available on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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February 25, 2026
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101 Minutes
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Frank E. Flowers
The Virgin River cast tried to guess how much time passed on the show from season 1 to 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 (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson). The hit series, which premiered in 2019, also stars Colin Lawrence, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé and Kai Bradbury.
Netflix’s hit series is seven seasons in – but it seems like way less time has passed for the residents of Virgin River.
“It’s been [around] six months,” Hollingsworth exclusively told Us Weekly. “It was what everyone figured out it was, which is nuts.”
While Virgin River is Netflix’s longest-running scripted series, viewers have been left confused about how much time has actually passed on the show. Based on Robyn Carr’s book series, Virgin River follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson). The hit series, […]
Grazzini had a different suggestion, sharing with Us in a separate interview, “It’s been about a year and a half, right? Because, if you think about it, it’s been about a year and a half from season one because that’s when Charmaine got pregnant.”
He continued: “Now her twins are a couple months old so let’s call it nine months plus five months. Just over a year.”
Allen’s suggestion fell somewhere in the middle.
“I think it’s been a year and a half — like a year and three months,” she noted to Us. “I know the writers told us once and I just forgot.”
Allen, who has been on the show since season 3, went on to share why she is “a bit worried” about season 8 after that shocking finale. Season 7 of the Netflix hit, which premiered on Thursday, March 12, saw Brie (Allen) and Brady (Hollingsworth) finally getting on the same page about being together. Their bliss was short-lived, however, as Brady ended up in a motorcycle crash that left his fate unclear.
“We’ve speculated a lot about, what’s it going to be? Is he going to be OK?” Allen exclusively told Us. “It’s so unfortunate that things never seem to go totally right with Brady.”
Allen confirmed she didn’t know what the plan was, adding, “I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit worried. I want them to have a moment or longer than just a moment — because they had one moment on the motorcycle before his accident. I want to give him a chance [at happiness with Brie] so we’ll see what happens.”
In a separate interview, Hollingsworth poked fun at Brady never winning in his professional or personal life. “That’s pretty much on par for Brady’s luck,” Hollingsworth quipped to Us. “I guess I just can’t have nice things. I guess Brady just can’t have nice things.”
Hollingsworth also hinted that he knows where Brady will end up in season 8. Allen, however, argued that the cast would need to wait until the show goes into production to get the full picture.
“I know as much as Ben — and it’s not as much as he’s letting on,” she joked. “The writers always let us give us a pitch of what the character arc is going to be for the upcoming season. But that’s when they’re beginning to write the new season. So things often — and always do — actually change and shift. It’s always a bit of a mystery to us until we get the actual scripts.”
Virgin River is currently streaming on Netflix.
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss may no longer be on Bravo, but her daughter, Riley Burruss, is just getting her reality TV career started.
Last summer, Riley appeared in the first season of the network’s latest reality series, “Next Gen: NYC.” There, she showcased her life in the city with some of her closest friends, including other “Real Housewives” offspring.
Of course, Bravo fans are familiar with Riley Burruss, as she was featured on “RHOA” alongside her mother and the rest of her family. However, it’s a different ball game when you’re in the driver’s seat, according to Kandi.
Kandi Burruss Gave Her Daughter Riley Sound Advice Before She Began Her Reality TV Career With Bravo
Season 2 of “Next Gen: NYC,” which follows Riley, Kim Zolciak-Biermann’s daughter, Ariana, Teresa Giudice’s child, Gia, and Meredith Marks’s son, Brooks, will air on Bravo in the coming months.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Kandi revealed how she prepped her daughter for life in the Bravo bubble.
“Well, I just told her don’t be on there [and] say anything that you ain’t going to stand behind. You got to make sure you keep it honest on this show,” Kandi said. “And even if you say something they don’t like, just own it and keep it pushing.”
Kandi, who spent 14 years on “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” knows a thing or two about dramatic feuds. She explained to her daughter that while conflict is the name of the game, there’s one thing she wouldn’t want to happen on the series.
“Don’t let them rewind no tapes on you like how they do [with] people on the shows. We not doing that,” Kandi said.
Kandi Burruss Was A Little Nervous For Her Daughter To Star In ‘Next Gen: NYC’
Season 1 of “Next Gen: NYC” finished with a bang, and Riley was at the center of the show’s drama.
In a 2025 interview, Kandi revealed she was apprehensive about her daughter being center stage on the up-and-coming program.
“People already be trying to say crazy stuff about my child online and other celebrity kids,” Kandi said. “When it’s her out front, it’s like really nothing I could do to shelter her.”
Kandi explained that, in the past, the cameras mainly followed her. “It ain’t about me [this time],” Kandi shared. “You’re not just catching a stray. It’s like people can really just focus on you and say whatever they want to say and for sure so I’m scared. Oh Lord. I’m scared of what she gonna be doing on there, child.”
Riley Opened Up About Her Experience Filming By Herself For The First Time
Thankfully for Kandi, the first season wasn’t as bad as she thought it might’ve been. In fact, Riley previously shared how “proud” she was of herself for making it through on her own.
“I think the thing I’m most proud of is how well I articulated myself [throughout the whole season]. At first, I thought that I didn’t do as great. In the moment, you’re emotional, you’re not really realizing how it’s going,” Riley shared.
Riley explained that following in her mom’s footsteps meant more to her than people likely realized, adding, “I’m glad that I can make an impact somewhere.”
She also echoed the advice her mother had given her before the cameras began rolling. “She told me, ‘Just be yourself, be honest, be real and just figure out what you want to do [in real-time]. As long as you’re honest, you will be OK — don’t lie about anything,’” Riley added.
Kandi Burruss Says She’s Still Funding Daughter Riley’s New York City Lifestyle
According to a previous report from The Blast, Kandi discussed her finances with Bravo figurehead Andy Cohen on an episode of “Watch What Happens Live.”
During their conversation, the mother of three said that her daughter, Riley, relies on her more than she’d like.
“Riley runs through my pockets,” she said, adding that Riley’s two-bedroom NYC apartment is one of her biggest expenses.
“That girl…” Kandi finished.
Kandi Is No Longer Filming ‘RHOA,’ But She Wants The Show To Succeed
While Burruss is no longer holding a peach on “RHOA,” the singer and songwriter said in a previous interview that she was still rooting for the show’s success.
“I think it’s important to continue to support the franchise even though I’m not there because I was there for 14 seasons, and I want them to be successful,” she said, per The Blast. “I want ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to continue on another 15 years.”
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There’s something about “rich mom” style that feels especially appealing once spring rolls around. Think breezy tops, polished silhouettes and the kind of effortless outfits you’d expect to see strolling through the Hamptons with an iced coffee in hand. The goal is to create relaxed but refined looks that pair beautifully with white jeans, linen trousers or a flowy midi skirt.
The good news is, you don’t need a closet full of designer labels to capture that aesthetic. Amazon is quietly stocked with loose, flattering tops that create that same elevated feel without the luxury markup. From airy blouses to drapey tunics and soft knits, these pieces skim the body in all the right places while delivering that understated, “I just threw this on” polish. Ahead, shop 17 slimming spring tops that nail the rich-mom look.
Loose and Slimming Rich Mom Tops at Amazon
1. Swiss Dot Sweetheart: This floaty blouse captures that easy Hamptons elegance in one simple piece. Soft Swiss dot fabric, fluttery butterfly sleeves and delicate crochet trim create a romantic feel without trying too hard. The relaxed silhouette skims over the midsection beautifully, making it the kind of flattering top you’ll reach for with white jeans all season long.
2. Easy Tunic: Some tops just make getting dressed effortless. This breezy batwing tunic drapes loosely through the body, creating a silhouette that feels comfortable yet polished. The V-neckline and flowy fit pair perfectly for a flattering silhouette.
3. Coastal Stripes: Striped tops practically belong in a Hamptons wardrobe, and this oversized polo-style blouse nails the look. The dolman sleeves keep things relaxed, and a split neckline and contrast stripe details add a modern twist. Style it with crisp white denim and loafers for instant coastal polish.
4. Lace-Trim Romance: If your wardrobe leans feminine, this delicate top is a dream. Sheer Swiss dot fabric, crochet lace accents and subtle pom-pom details create plenty of visual interest without feeling fussy. The airy fit keeps it light and breezy — ideal for those early spring days when you want something pretty but comfortable.
5. Waist-Skimming Chiffon: This chiffon blouse offers the best of both worlds: movement and shape. The smocked waist gently defines your figure, and batwing sleeves keep the overall feel relaxed. Of course, the boat neckline adds a touch of elegance, making the entire piece look far more expensive than it actually is.
Ready to channel rich mom elegance without depleting your bank account? You’re in luck! Amazon has countless easy-to-style pieces that fit the rich mom aesthetic. We’re talking breathable linen tops, tailored button-downs and chic oversized knits that will have you looking like Meghan Markle and the rest of the Montecito moms! From school drop-off to […]
6. Butter Yellow Beauty: Butter yellow is having a major moment, and this oversized tunic feels especially luxe in the soft shade. The deep V-neckline adds a little drama when paired with those airy lantern sleeves (they bring volume in the prettiest way). Cinch the drawstring waist when you want a bit more shape, or leave it loose for an easygoing feel.
7. Subtle Knot Detail: A small detail can make a big difference. The knot-front accent on this soft V-neck top adds just enough shape to keep things flattering without sacrificing comfort. It’s slightly sultry yet still totally daytime-appropriate — perfect for dressing up simple denim.
8. Artful Texture: This woven blouse feels like something you’d find in a charming seaside boutique. Wooden-style neckline accents, colorblocked ruffle sleeves and subtle pleating create an artsy mix of textures. The loose silhouette keeps the overall look breezy and forgiving.
9. Textured Tunic: This top feels relaxed in the best possible way. Open-knit sleeves and mixed textures draw the eye upward. Plus, the roomy tunic length makes it easy to pair with everything from skinny jeans to tailored trousers. The vibe is beachy, but still polished enough for brunch.
10. Bell Sleeve Beauty: Equal parts comfortable and polished, this blouse slips on as easily as a T-shirt but looks far more elevated. The mesh panel detail adds dimension, while 3/4 bell sleeves bring soft movement to the silhouette. It’s the kind of piece that instantly makes basic pants feel dressier.
11. Hamptons Classic: A silky button-down always reads polished, and this one channels serious “rich mom on vacation” energy. The smooth satin fabric catches the light beautifully, creating that luxurious look even when styled casually. Wear it half-tucked into linen pants for the ultimate off-duty elegance.
12. Luxe Knit: If cozy knits are your comfort zone, this elevated version deserves a spot in your closet. The ribbed texture adds subtle structure to the relaxed dolman sleeve silhouette. It’s one of those tops that feels incredibly comfortable yet still looks thoughtfully styled.
13. Lantern Sleeve Charm: Romantic details give this blouse its standout appeal. Soft pleats at the sleeves add volume and movement, while the button-down design keeps the look classic. The overall effect feels feminine and refined — ideal for dressing up jeans or wide-leg trousers.
14. Peplum Polish: This top is full of flattering details. A drawstring waist, flared peplum hem and tie-front design each gently define your shape. The structured collar keeps everything looking crisp and put together.
15. Silky Button-Up: Some pieces simply look expensive, and this silky button-up is one of them. The drapey fabric glides over the body, creating an elegant shape that feels both relaxed and refined. With so many color options available, it’s easy to find one that fits your spring wardrobe.
16. Off-Shoulder Romance: A little shoulder moment never hurts. This pleated off-the-shoulder blouse features puff sleeves and ruffled details that bring a soft, romantic feel to any outfit. It’s especially pretty styled with wide-leg pants or a flowy skirt.
17. Cape Chic: This dramatic blouse makes a statement in the most elegant way. The cape-like batwing sleeves create gorgeous movement. Satin fabric gives it a luxurious sheen, and the high-low hem adds extra dimension, making it a standout piece for dinners, events or simply elevating your everyday style.
It appears that most review-bombing has been motivated by sexism. Is it a result of the Manosphere exerting its influence in a space that has always been vulnerable to attack? In recent years, the MCU film Captain Marvel and the Star Wars show The Acolyte were both ravaged by so-called fans who couldn’t bear to see some representation on screen. The same people had their pitchforks out for HBO’s The Last of Us, having seemingly taken offense to something as basic as casting and queer relationships. This trend began over 15 years ago, but truly metastasized around a decade after that with a movie that’s currently available on Netflix. But it’s not going to remain on the streamer for too long.
In 2008, angry fans began directing hateful messages to the minority of critics who had posted negative reviews of The Dark Knight on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, thereby lowering its official score. The website enacted basic housekeeping measures to prevent this sort of thing, but the review-bombers wouldn’t stop. A few years later, in 2016, they launched an all-out attack on a movie that suffered greatly because of it. The hate campaign, which was seemingly rooted in misogyny, began when the film’s trailer received a record number of downvotes. The backlash impacted the film’s box-office performance, and it ended up underperforming with less than $230 million worldwide against a reported budget of more than $150 million.
From Broadway to Hollywood — The Collider Movie Quiz!
Plenty of movies were based on plays. So whip out your program and find your seat because the quiz curtain is about to rise.
Here’s the Patient Zero of the Review-Bombing Epidemic
The movie in question is the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot, which was headlined by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. Directed by Paul Feig, the movie earned positive reviews from critics — it currently holds a “Certified Fresh” 76% score on Rotten Tomatoes — but was dismissed by audiences predisposed to disliking it. The website’s consensus reads, “Ghostbusters does an impressive job of standing on its own as a freewheeling, marvelously cast supernatural comedy — even if it can’t help but pale somewhat in comparison with the classic original.” It holds a 49% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Ghostbusters franchise was rebooted by Jason Reitman with Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which was followed by Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire — both movies grossed more than $200 million worldwide against budgets that were less than half of the 2016 reboot’s. Feig, on the other hand, recently delivered his biggest hit, the psychological thriller The Housemaid, which grossed nearly $400 million worldwide.
You can watch Ghostbusters on Netflix until March 29. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
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July 14, 2016
- Runtime
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117 minutes
- Director
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Paul Feig
- Writers
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Katie Dippold
- Producers
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Ivan Reitman, Joe Medjuck, Michele Imperato Stabile, Tom Pollock, Ali Bell, Amy Pascal
For years, Peacock was the default answer to one simple question in the U.S.: Where do I watch WWE’s biggest shows? WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam — all of them lived there, and fans got used to that setup fast, but now, that setup is over. Disney and WWE announced last year that all WWE premium live events in the U.S. would move to ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service beginning in 2026, with ESPN becoming the exclusive streaming home for events like WrestleMania and SummerSlam.
That means fans who stay put with Peacock alone are going to lose access to the company’s biggest streaming events. ESPN’s new service launched in late 2025 and is now the platform WWE fans in the U.S. need if they want the full premium-event experience. MMA Fighting reported the WWE deal covers all premium live events on ESPN’s streaming product, while AP described it as the U.S. home for those tentpole shows. So if you are a WWE fan and you have not made the switch yet, April is the kind of month when that becomes a real problem instead of an abstract rights-deal headline. Peacock is no longer enough.
Strap on Your Hockey Masks; It’s Friday the 13th — The Collider Movie Quiz!
Because today is Friday the 13th, let’s march our way through the iconic slasher franchise. Ch-ch-ch-ch. Ha-ha-ha-ha.
What’s Coming Up in WWE?
Right now, we’re in the “season finale” part of the WWE calendar, with the next major event to take place being WrestleMania, the biggest show of the year. Following John Cena‘s retirement in December, there is a vacuum for who will be the face of the company going forward, and the two world champions on the men’s side appear to be battling it out to fill that void. Cody Rhodes beat Drew McIntyre on Friday to become a three-time WWE Champion, while on the Raw brand, CM Punk has stepped up to lead the red team, and he will go one on one with Roman Reigns, the company’s biggest star, in the main event of WrestleMania.
WrestleMania Card
Confirmed Matches
Brock Lesnar vs. TBD
Singles match
This will be an open challenge.
Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
Singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship
Night 1 (April 18)
Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Singles match for the Women’s World Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship
Night 2 (April 19)
CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Key: (c) indicates the champion heading into the match.
Card subject to change.
WWE WrestleMania will take place as a two-night event on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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