Entertainment
75 Best Comedy Movies of All Time, Ranked
Of all the cinematic genres, comedy is the hardest to truly master. Humor is so context-dependent and changes so wildly from person to person (let alone between generations) that many comedies struggle to have a strong, immediate impact, and a lot of the ones that do soon become outdated and glaringly of their time. However, there have been plenty of comedy movies throughout cinematic history that have proven themselves to be timeless and stand among the best movies of all time.
In a sprawling range that spans from masterpieces of the silent era to striking satires and ’70s spoofs, and even to some instant classics of the modern age, comedy cinema is littered with hilarious hits. United by runaway creativity and a universal embracing of the sheer, unbridled joy of a good laugh, these quintessential comedy classics are sure to leave audiences in stitches.
75
‘What We Do in the Shadows’ (2014)
Wonderfully irreverent and slyly clever, What We Do in the Shadows brings a sense of absurdist fun to the realm of Gothic horror as it follows a group of vampires living as flatmates in modern-day New Zealand. Presented as a documentary team’s insights into how vampires live, the acclaimed vampire movie soars with its deadpan sense of humor and its ability to juxtapose tropes surrounding the mythical beasts with a mundane normality that is beautifully understated.
It captures the idea of immortal and endlessly powerful beings navigating chore wheels, nightclub bouncers, and rental agreements with a tone that is as wickedly hilarious as it is endearingly goofy. A surprise hit on the global stage, What We Do in the Shadows was pivotal to making Taika Waititi an international star, while the concept itself has even spawned a spin-off television series.
74
‘The Lady Eve’ (1941)
Coasting on Barbara Stanwyck’s typically outstanding performance, The Lady Eve is a dazzling delight of screwball comedy. She co-stars as Jean Harrington, a con artist working with her father and his partner. Aboard an ocean liner, the trickster trio set their sights on Charles Pike (Henry Fonda), a shy and bumbling snake expert who is the heir to a family fortune, but when Jean and Pike fall in love, the situation quickly grows complicated.
Like so many gems of the screwball movies of its era, The Lady Eve offers a divine combination of biting, cynical wit, slapstick absurdity, and romantic tension, all of which unfurl as the propulsive and fast-paced story jets along at breakneck speed. Its subversive qualities make it incredibly easy to enjoy today, not only as an impeccably acted and written comedy, but as a sweet and sincere love story as well.
73
‘Toni Erdmann’ (2016)
Coming from Germany, Toni Erdmann is an absorbing black comedy imbued with a uniquely piercing ability to combine absurdist and cringe-worthy moments with profound meditations on the modern day’s demanding work-life balance. Sandra Hüller stars as Ines Conradi, a career-driven business executive who finds herself in a bind when her jovial prankster father begins posing as her boss’s life coach, a joke he hopes can amuse his daughter while allowing them to reconnect.
The line it walks is nothing short of astonishing, with director Maren Ade mastering both the awkward quirks of familial relationships while, more pointedly, emphasizing the corporate drive, emotional hollowness, and personal sacrifices many people have to embrace for their work. Grounded by beautifully nuanced performances and expertly finding pathos and tragedy in even the most humorous of moments, Toni Erdmann is a somber masterclass in heartbreaking, thought-provoking comedy, and it stands as one of the genre’s best films of the 2010s, even if it isn’t necessarily the most joyous.
72
‘Anora’ (2024)
The Best Picture winner of 2025, Anora is a curious beast that ultimately finds its heart as something between a chaotic black comedy and a propulsive character study. Anchored by Mikey Madison’s ensnaring lead performance, it unfolds as a hard-edged sex worker from Brooklyn whose life is upended when she begins a tumultuous romance with the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. The situation fast becomes a frenzied, farcical mess for all involved when news of their marriage reaches Vanya’s (Mark Eydelshteyn) parents, who insist on the union being annulled.
Running a little like a manic screwball comedy with an unflappable penchant for proclivity and profanity, Anora is, at times, a hysterical descent into a scenario that only grows more outrageous the more it unravels. It interrupts its gritty details and confronting rawness with outbursts of obscene hilarity to be one of the funniest movies of the decade so far, even if it is its dramatic wrath, hopelessly flawed characters, and brilliant performances that tend to stay with the audience.
71
‘Scary Movie’ (2000)
Armed with a penchant for parody that is more bombastic than surgical, Scary Movie is a procession of sidesplitting sequences that poke fun at everything from defining gems of slasher cinema to masterpieces of psychological horror. Broadly modeled as a lampooning of Scream, it follows Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris) and her friends as they begin to suspect they are being stalked by a serial killer exactly one year after they accidentally killed a man and dumped his body in the lake.
Its story may not be overly complex, but it does serve as a platform for all the movie’s jabs at genre tropes, satire of the relationship between audiences and art, and, of course, as a solid foundation for all the absurdity on display, which almost earned it an NC-17 censorship rating. It is by far the best and most inspired of the influx of spoof movies that became commonplace through the 2000s, and its impact on horror fans and comedy lovers alike continues to be felt to this day.
70
‘Windy City Heat’ (2003)
Cold-hearted and callous, Windy City Heat has become a true cult classic of early 2000s comedy with its intriguing blend of high-energy momentum and documentary intensity that flaunts a wickedly sadistic glee at the premise of puerile pranks. The movie is itself one big hoax, following American comic Perry Caravello as he believes he has landed a lead role in a crime film called “Windy City Heat.” In actual fact, his journey through the filmmaking process is an elaborate con.
While many critics dismissed it as a shallow and even cruel spectacle, general audiences were more accepting of its jovial tone. The dedication to the long-running prank creates many moments of obscene hilarity, while its sense of hustle imbues it with a relentless energy that is utterly transfixing. It is a propulsive, profane spectacle of unpredictable hysteria where absolutely anything can, and often does, happen.
69
‘American Pie’ (1999)
A cunning evolution of the sex comedy movies of the 1980s, American Pie imbues the subgenre’s set formula of gross-out gags and raunchy humor with genuine heart, making for a coming-of-age classic that is both obscenely hilarious and surprisingly tender. Nearing the end of their time in high school, four teenage friends make a pact to lose their virginity by prom night. Their efforts to make good on their promise lead to plenty of absurd misadventures, moments of soul-shattering humiliation, but, for some, the discovery of love as well.
More than just a painfully relatable crude comedy to many, American Pie has become a gem of warm nostalgia as well, with its high school setting serving as a time capsule of the late-90s and the early-internet youth culture of pop-punk and irreverence. Whether it’s making viewers laugh-out-loud with its vulgarity or presenting unexpectedly wholesome scenes between Jim (Jason Biggs) and his father (Eugene Levy), American Pie is a treat of yesteryear comedy that has held up surprisingly well over the years.
68
‘Punch-Drunk Love’ (2002)
While it may be something of a hidden gem compared to other noteworthy titles in Paul Thomas Anderson’s incredible filmography, Punch-Drunk Love is still a masterpiece in its own right. An understated and dramatic subversion of the flowery wonder many rom-coms exude, it coasts on the back of Adam Sandler’s against-type performance as Barry Egan, a lonely and reserved small business owner who finds love in the form of his sister’s co-worker, Lena (Emily Watson). However, he finds his explosive temperament tested when his budding romance is jeopardized by an extortion scheme tied to a phone-sex line.
Its comedic tastes aren’t necessarily prone to outbursts of uproarious laughter, but they do present a quirky and offbeat sincerity that is both clever and endearing. Complemented by its dreamlike atmosphere, appetite for eruptions of chaos, the heartfelt chemistry between Watson and Sandler, and its quiet meditation on Barry’s struggles with anxiety and anger management, Punch-Drunk Love is a unique treat of cinematic comedy.
67
‘Shrek’ (2001)
A stunning subversion of the integral elements of animated family fantasy that stands not only as one of the best examples of the genre, but as a universally adored comedy as well, Shrek is one of the defining movies of the early part of the 21st-century cinema. Skewering the fairytale fables Disney animation became famous for, it follows the most unlikely hero in Shrek (Mike Myers), a feared ogre who reluctantly agrees to rescue a princess for a fairytale-hating lord in exchange for peace in his swamp. However, Shrek’s journey takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself falling in love with Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz).
Its parody of the form makes it an outstanding example of fantasy animation set to modern sensitivities. It isn’t just a hilarious lampooning of fairytales, but a heartfelt story of friendship, love, and the beauty of self-acceptance and authenticity that finds new depth in the genre. Bolstered by a litany of incredible voice acting performances, wonderful character dynamics, and a delightfully energized jukebox soundtrack, Shrek is animated comedy at its best and most accessible.
66
‘M*A*S*H’ (1970)
A razor-sharp and wickedly divine combination of piercing black comedy and anti-war sentiment, M*A*S*H is a true triumph of comedy cinema from Robert Altman that cleverly marries the absurdly hilarious with the considered and contemplative. It follows the American staff in a field hospital during the Korean War as they try to stomach the horrors of what they see by indulging in darkly humorous antics.
Imbued with the scathing, realistic bite that defined 1970s cinema, yet excelling as a timeless commentary on war and how the human condition responds to trauma, M*A*S*H manages to be both hysterically funny and poignant. It received five Academy Award nominations and won for its screenplay. It also effectively launched the hit comedy series of the same name that ran for 11 seasons from 1972 to 1983.
Continue Reading
It’s probably harder to come up with World War II movies that aren’t particularly intense than ones that are. If you’re making a movie about the largest and most global conflict in the history of the world, a certain level of intensity and drama is needed, with comparatively breezy films about World War II generally being older, or perhaps not as focused on conflict (and even then, classics like Casablanca and The Best Years of Our Lives are emotionally moving in other ways, without showcasing much by way of combat or on-screen violent).
When it comes to the following titles, though, they stand out for being among the most intense World War II movies of all time. There are different reasons why these movies tend to be hard-hitting, and they’re not all here because they’re especially graphic… though some are. They’re not always easy movies to watch, but they all have a purpose in being some level of suspenseful, or even harrowing.
10
‘The Dirty Dozen’ (1967)
The Dirty Dozen is one of those quintessential “we gotta put together a team” sort of movies, with the premise here involving a very dangerous mission that a group of criminals agree to take part in, because pulling off said mission may allow their potential death sentences to be commuted. Some of them are nasty enough that calling them antiheroes would still be a little too generous, and things get undeniably chaotic when it comes time to carry out the main mission behind enemy lines.
Before that rather action-packed final act, The Dirty Dozen is compelling with its set-up, too, with all the stuff surrounding the putting together of the titular team, and training for their eventually deadly mission. It’s got that reliable action movie structure first perfected in Seven Samurai, and then reused again and again since, but sometimes, when something works, it just works, and that’s enough.
9
‘Downfall’ (2004)
Set in the days leading up to Germany’s defeat in the final year of World War II, Downfall inspires an impressive amount of dread for something where the outcome is going to be known ahead of time, regardless of how much/little you know about the Second World War. It’s also called “Downfall,” so, you know… that’s what you’re in for, and it’s pretty grueling to watch.
Downfall isn’t about inspiring sympathy for those it’s about, and instead feels more like it wants to show what happened, warts and all, among the high-ranking members of the Third Reich as it was crumbling and the end was nigh. It’s a claustrophobic and extremely well-acted movie that is kind of infamous nowadays for inspiring a series of memes, but if you get past those Downfall parodies (as funny as some of them might be), you’ll probably be surprised to find a very compelling war drama here.
8
‘The Great Escape’ (1963)
Like with The Dirty Dozen, there’s quite a bit of entertainment to be found in The Great Escape, with it still retaining a good deal of intensity throughout. It’s about an ambitious escape attempt from a prisoner of war camp that’s been established specifically to be “inescapable,” housing various Allied prisoners who’ve all made escapes beforehand from more “regular” prisoner of war camps.
This plays out over a runtime that nears three hours, which might sound a little excessive, but the execution makes it work and feel engaging for all that time. The Great Escape is pretty much perfect, and probably more than just “Great.” As for “Escape,” it is escapist in the sense that there are things to be thrilled and entertained by here, all while also feeling the tension of the situation, with certain costs and hardships of war nonetheless conveyed.
7
‘Letters from Iwo Jima’ (2006)
In 2006, there were two World War II movies directed by Clint Eastwood that were released, and both were about the Battle of Iwo Jima. Flags of Our Fathers showed it from the American perspective, and much of that particular film was focused on the aftermath, and the story behind the famous photograph known as Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima.
Letters from Iwo Jima is also about confronting the end, and dealing with approaching death, doing so with surprising sympathy.
Letters from Iwo Jima, on the other hand, was about the battle from the Japanese perspective, and a good deal of it was instead concerned with the lead-up to said battle, and with less time spent on the aftermath, considering how many on the Japanese side of the battle died. So, Letters from Iwo Jima is also about confronting the end, and dealing with approaching death, doing so with surprising sympathy (at least for an American-produced film) and a ton of emotion for hopefully obvious reasons.
6
‘Dunkirk’ (2017)
Before Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan had made one movie set in the past (The Prestige), but that one wasn’t really based on a true story, having mostly fictional characters. Dunkirk was a bit more faithful to history, specifically being about the Dunkirk evacuation, which really happened, though the characters are either fictional or inspired by real-life people. It’s more about the experience of the whole event from multiple perspectives, rather than honing in on the real-life people who were involved, if that makes sense.
It’s then possible to look at Dunkirk as bridging the gap between historical fiction (The Prestige) and a full-on/mostly historically accurate biopic (Oppenheimer), with Nolan’s whole filmography. Anyway, regarding Dunkirk, it’s one of his most visceral and compelling movies, being paced and edited in a way that feels continually nerve-wracking and genuinely rather unique among the many, many World War II films already out there.
5
‘Come and See’ (1985)
Some people will tell you that Come and See gets talked about too much, while at the same time, it’s not quite as famous as most of the other movies being mentioned here, so maybe there’s an argument to be made that it’s overlooked in the overall scheme of things. It kind of depends on what online spaces you’re in or not in, and that does make it hard to introduce and talk about, given some people are probably sick of hearing about it, and others are probably like, “Huh, Come and See?”
It’s a movie about a young man joining a group of resistance fighters, and then experiencing a series of utterly hellish situations as those resistance fighters try to combat German forces in Belarus. As an anti-war movie, Come and See is about as effective as they get, so calling it very intense honestly feels like something of an understatement. It’s a horrifying watch, and one of those movies where seeing it once feels like enough.
4
‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998)
One of those movies that’s famously about Matt Damon getting home, in one way or another, Saving Private Ryan has Damon playing the titular Private Ryan, and a group of soldiers are tasked with finding him so he can be sent home after his brothers are found to have all died in combat. There’s also a very intense depiction of the Omaha Beach landing, which is a big reason why Saving Private Ryan inevitably has to get ranked among the most visceral war movies of all time.
Things don’t really slow down or get a great deal easier after that point, with Saving Private Ryan having its main characters in near-constant danger, and then there’s also a fairly large battle sequence that comes near the film’s conclusion. It’s relentless and undeniably emotional, well and truly earning the right to count itself among Steven Spielberg’s all-time best directorial efforts.
3
‘The Battle of Okinawa’ (1971)
One of the most relentlessly downbeat war movies of all time, The Battle of Okinawa could well have even Come and See beat in terms of being a World War II movie that takes no prisoners and makes you feel miserable once it’s done. You’ll feel miserable while it’s going on, too, and then just extra miserable once it’s finished. It’s a very harsh anti-war movie about the titular battle and how much devastation it came to cause.
Its focus on the Pacific Theater makes The Battle of Okinawa also potentially comparable to Letters from Iwo Jima, but that one wasn’t as despairing, even if much of it was also about loss, death, and destruction. The Battle of Okinawa is next-level depressing, and has a level of violence that’s far more upsetting and shocking than most films released around the same time that are considered groundbreaking/boundary-pushing for the violence they depicted (like, Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch look positively PG-rated in comparison).
2
‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)
Inglourious Basterds walks a delicate line, in terms of being great entertainment and genuinely intense at different points, and then it does all that while being in no way describable as “delicate” in the conventional sense. It’s about vengeance in Nazi-occupied France, basically, with a few different people all trying to combat German forces in their own ways, with all parties eventually meeting for a confrontation – partly by chance – in a cinema by the time the final act comes around.
The medium of film itself is weaponized, and then Inglourious Basterds also explodes/dismantles other things, narratively and thematically, playing around with history in some rather startling (but effective) ways. It does a lot, and it does it all relentlessly at the same time, technically being one of the more entertaining movies here, for sure, yet there are long stretches of this movie that also prove almost unbearably tense.
1
‘Das Boot’ (1981)
Since it’s confined in a way that feels in line with what you might expect from a grueling psychological thriller, Das Boot stands out as arguably the most intense World War II movie ever made. Also helping it in this regard is its length, because you’re made to feel on edge for a very long runtime, with the shortest version of Das Boot still running for about 2.5 hours, and then the longer versions proving similarly tense, just for, you know, quite a while longer.
It’s set inside a German submarine, with the members of the sub’s crew having to deal with boredom, danger, and the idea that death feels particularly inescapable when you’re deep underwater and in such a vulnerable position. Das Boot is basically guaranteed to make anyone who watches it feel anxious throughout, doing for submarine warfare what Uncut Gems did for gambling addictions.
Country singer Ruston Kelly announced that he is now three days sober after recently suffering a relapse.
“I told myself back in 2021 that as long as I wasn’t using amphetamines that I would be on the right ‘clean’ journey for myself,” Kelly, 37, wrote in a poignant Instagram post about his relapse on Wednesday, July 29. “I had never been addicted to any drug other than those pills. I lumped in alcohol and THC etc initially because I thought that’s what I was supposed to do.”
He went on, “Somewhere along the way I became obstinate in my journey, that I wasn’t an ‘addict’ in the traditional sense of the word, that I was only addicted to amphetamines. ‘I’ve never had a problem with alcohol, I’ve never had a problem with XYZ’ ‘See I can be like everyone else, I can show self control, I am in control.’ I even got to the point of recent spiritual surrender and still attempted to live a lifestyle that was satisfactory to my carnal impulses because I ‘never had a problem with them.’”
Kelly — who was married to country superstar Kacey Musgraves from 2017 to 2020 — revealed that he experienced a crisis in his sobriety after a golf cart accident in June.
The “Mockingbird” singer was riding in a residential golf cart when it collided with an overgrown root, sending his cart flipping into the air. Kelly smashed his head into a mailbox and practically broke his arm “in half.”
“I was given fentanyl morphine ketamine dilaudid and oxycodone for 3 days leaving with a month long Rx of Percocet. I needed it for the level 15 pain but very quickly they started running out sooner and sooner,” he acknowledged. “I was chewing them in the pharmacy before I walked out the door. I was hiding how many at a time I was taking. I was complaining to the dr it wasn’t enough. It awakened something I hadn’t felt in a very long time.”
The musician ultimately decided on Sunday, July 26, that he was going to give up all substances and alcohol as a recommitment to his sobriety.
“I decided to end any chance of ruining anything good. For my soul my wife my family my art and career and my people,” he wrote. “I admitted that whether I like it or not I will forever have a substance abuse disease. ALL drugs/substances including alcohol and THC are off the table for good (working on nicotine) That if there is something that will scratch an itch I didn’t think I had, I will use it beyond excess and into addiction. I am 3 days completely clean and sober again, and intend to remain this way forever, one day at a time.”
Kelly’s confessional post received more than 7,000 likes, as of publication, with many of his friends and fellow musicians pledging their support for his sobriety journey.
“Your transparency and honesty is gonna help a lot of people 💙 It always has. Love u buddy,” singer Katie Pruitt replied in the comments section to Kelly’s post.
“Proud of you. Praying for you. Love you so much,” musician Natalie Hemby added. “Philippians 4:13 is such a powerful surrender. ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’”
Kelly has spoken openly about both his struggles and sobriety in the past, including telling Esquire in 2020 that he’d battled with addiction for most of his adult life. (Prior to his recent relapse, Kelly celebrated five years of sobriety in December 2025.)
“I’ve always had an issue with self-control in my life. I’ve been emotionally reckless at times and I’ve definitely abused myself with copious amounts of drugs and illicit materials and doing crazy things, and being wild without purpose and that is dangerous,” he explained at the time.“It could be creatively fueling, but I think what’s really helped ground me is learning the difference between creative spontaneity and emotional recklessness in everyday life. And that line had always been blurred for me and [coronavirus] quarantine was a way for me to sit back, take inventory mentally, spiritually, physically.”
Following his 2020 divorce from Musgraves, 35, Kelly tied the knot with second wife Tia Cubelic in May after proposing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville in September 2025.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
After conquering Prime Video, Alan Ritchson seems to be extending his empire on Netflix. Ritchson emerged as one of the biggest stars of the streaming era thanks to the hit action-thriller series Reacher, which has aired three seasons on Prime Video. He cemented his position with this year’s War Machine, which went on to become one of Netflix’s biggest-ever original movies. A sequel to War Machine was greenlit some weeks ago, along with another action movie starring Ritchson. He will also return as Reacher in the fourth season of the Prime Video series, as well as a spin-off titled Neagley. This week, Ritchson can be seen headlining his first major theatrical action movie: Motor City.
On the eve of Motor City‘s release, one of Ritchson’s rare dramatic movies found itself atop the domestic Netflix charts this past week, according to FlixPatrol. If this isn’t all-around domination, what is? Motor City, directed by Potsy Ponciroli, also features Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, and Pablo Schreiber. The movie currently holds a 66% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, with Collider’s Aidan Kelley comparing it to the John Wick franchise and the films of Zack Snyder. In his review, he wrote that Motor City “feels like another logical step in Ritchson’s career as an action superstar, and one that will undeniably recruit even more of a dedicated following.”
Alan Ritchson Wields Considerable Star Power
However, the movie that’s currently number one on Netflix couldn’t be more different. We’re talking, of course, about Ordinary Angels. Starring Hilary Swank, the film was aimed at the faith-based demographic that took films such as The King of Kings and Jesus Revolution to major box-office success in recent years. More recently, the same audience turned out in droves to watch Young Washington, which has quietly grossed more than $40 million domestically. Ordinary Angels, like most movies aimed at faith-based crowds, received near-unanimous audience praise. The movie holds a “Certified Fresh” 84% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 99% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “With a dash of grace and circumstance, this sweet display of humanity is stabilized by Hilary Swank in a role that plays to the heartstrings of all Ordinary Angels.”
Ordinary Angels is streaming now on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
-
February 23, 2024
- Runtime
-
118 Minutes
- Director
-
Jon Gunn
- Writers
-
Meg Tilly, Kelly Fremon Craig
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/franchise-selleck-490c6c3320cc498fad99692b0437b2fd.jpg)
The actor explained that the original version of his now-most-recognizable character “had no flaws.”
Entertainment
Michelle Hurd ‘teared up’ after receiving this thoughtful gift from a fan after her dad’s death
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/Michelle-Hurd062-07292026-8f3c8c9605734c088de74767b506f32c.jpg)
The actress said that the gift “took my breath away” when she received it.
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more!
Bethenny Frankel just served up a poolside look that had Us rethinking everything we thought we knew about bold swimsuits. The former Real Housewives of New York star reached for a vibrant red one-piece that felt equal parts timeless, flattering and confidence-boosting, proving women over 50 don’t have to play it safe at the beach. The best part is recreating the look doesn’t require a designer-sized budget.
Frankel recently shared an Instagram Story wearing a striking red one-piece swimsuit with a sleek, one-shoulder neckline and streamlined silhouette. The rich scarlet hue instantly caught our attention, while the asymmetrical cut highlights the shoulders and elongates the frame, proving a thoughtfully designed one-piece can be just as flattering as any bikini. While we’re not sure which swimsuit she’s wearing, we found a $34 lookalike on Amazon.
Get the Century Star One Shoulder One Piece Swimsuit for $23 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Cindy Crawford just proved that women over 50 don’t need trendy swimsuits to look incredible. The supermodel’s timeless black bikini is equal parts classic and flattering, reminding everyone why some silhouettes never go out of style. Even better? A similar Amazon version is available for just $26. Crawford was recently spotted enjoying a beach day […]
Enter: the Century Star One-Shoulder Swimsuit. Featuring the same eye-catching, asymmetrical neckline and bold red shade, the affordable style captures the sophisticated feel of Frankel’s look without a luxury price tag. Whether you’re heading on vacation or simply spending weekends by the pool, it’s the kind of timeless swimsuit you’ll reach for season after season.
Beyond its elegant silhouette, the swimsuit is packed with flattering details. The ruched bodice offers gentle tummy control, while the full-coverage bottom provides comfortable coverage that still feels modern and chic. Available in sizes XS through XXL, it also comes in black, olive, pink and several other colors if you’d like to add more than one to your swimwear collection.
Shoppers say it’s just as confidence-boosting as it looks. One reviewer in her “late 50s” said the swimsuit didn’t make her feel “the slightest bit ‘overly exposed,’” while another buyer called it “comfortable and cute” and added that it “hides the mom tummy.” Those glowing reviews only reinforce why the flattering silhouette has become such a customer favorite.
If you’ve been wanting to step outside your swimsuit comfort zone, let Frankel’s latest poolside look be the inspiration you need. A bold red one-piece is equal parts classic and confidence-boosting, and this affordable Amazon find makes it easier than ever to recreate the look.
Get the Century Star One Shoulder One Piece Swimsuit for $23 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Looking for something else? Explore more from Century Star here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!
UsNow Summer Sale Alert: These Chic Fashion Finds are over 30% off – Plus Free Shipping
Welcome to summer with our biggest sale of the year. This summer’s chicest dresses, tops and swimsuits are all over 30% + free shipping. Inventory is limited so hurry before they’re gone.
Jennifer Aniston’s effortless ’90s style continues to inspire fashion trends decades later, and her chunky flatform sandals are the latest throwback making a comeback. The comfortable shoes add subtle height while maintaining the minimalist look the actress made famous, making them just as stylish today as they were back then. If you’ve been wanting to […]
George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home in France amid wildfires sweeping through the region.
Us obtained a letter that the couple, 65 and 48 respectively, sent to Didier Brémond, mayor of the southeastern French village of Brignoles. (The Clooneys have lived in an 18th century farmhouse in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur community since 2021.)
The Clooneys wrote, “Dear Didier, at this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment and as we evacuate Brignoles we want to emphasise 2 things, first we hope you and the people of our city are safe and second that Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we’ll be part of making it whole. We love Brignoles and our friends who live there.”
Wildfires, fueled by an extreme heatwave, have ravaged Europe in recent days, forcing large-scale evacuations across France, Greece, Italy and Spain.
Since welcoming twins Alexander and Ella in June 2017, George Clooney and Amal Clooney have candidly opened up about their children on multiple occasions. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to […]
CNN reported that more than 3,000 people have been evacuated from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where the Clooneys live, while French and Spanish authorities confirmed that more than 250,000 people total have been evacuated across both countries due to the fires.
“In these hours when the flames are severely testing our country, France reveals what it is: a united people, standing shoulder to shoulder,” French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted on Saturday, July 25. “Thank you to our firefighters, our military personnel, the civil security forces, our gendarmes and police officers, as well as to the farmers and entrepreneurs, who through their commitment and courage, relentlessly combat the fires.”
Macron, 48, continued, “All civil and military resources are mobilized: civil security aerial resources, Canadair, Dash, water-bomber helicopters, reinforcements from across France. … Our thoughts also go to Spain, Italy, Greece, and all the peoples who are also facing wildfires.”
“We will rebuild, we will repair, and we will be there as long as it takes,” the politician vowed.
Firefighters battle a wildfire on July 29, 2026, in Lanton, France. Pierre Crom/Getty Images
George and Amal own various properties throughout Europe, including the historic Mill House estate in Berkshire, England, and a residence known as Villa Oleandra in Lake Como, Italy.
Last October, Clooney told The Guardian that he moved his family to France to give his 9-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, the best possible childhood.
“We live on a farm in France,” he said. “A good portion of my life growing up was on a farm [in Kentucky], and as a kid I hated the whole idea of it. But now, for [the twins], it’s like – they’re not on their iPads, you know? They have dinner with grownups and have to take their dishes in.”
The two-time Oscar winner went on, “They have a much better life. I was worried about raising our kids in LA, in the culture of Hollywood. I felt like they were never going to get a fair shake at life. France – they kind of don’t give a s*** about fame. I don’t want them to be walking around worried about paparazzi. I don’t want them being compared to somebody else’s famous kids.”
George and Amal officially received French citizenship with their twins in December 2025, per a naturalization decree published by French newspaper Journal Officiel.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s son is letting fans into a part of his life he has largely kept out of the spotlight.
Moses Martin, the 20-year-old son of the Oscar-winning actress and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, surprised followers by publicly celebrating his girlfriend on social media.
The heartfelt birthday tribute marked the first time the aspiring musician and model has shared a romantic relationship online, offering a rare glimpse into his life beyond his famous family.
Rather than making a grand announcement, Gwyneth Paltrow’s son let two simple photos do the talking.
The Brown University student celebrated his girlfriend’s 21st birthday by sharing affectionate snapshots on Instagram Stories, marking the first time he has publicly featured a romantic partner on his social media.
In one image, the couple coordinated in navy jackets and jeans as Moses wrapped an arm around her, captioning the post, “Favorite person’s Birthday.”
Another photo showed the birthday celebrant enjoying a beach outing while playfully wearing two pairs of sunglasses.
Moses paired the image with an even more heartfelt message, writing, “I love you big time.”
Paltrow’s Son And Campbell Fealy Share More Than Just Brown University
The Daily Mail identified Gwyneth Paltrow’s son’s girlfriend as Campbell Fealy, who recently began her studies at Brown University, where Moses is entering his second year.
Their relationship also brings together two accomplished families. Campbell is the daughter of orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Stephen Fealy, who serves as a consultant to the Major League Baseball Players Association after previously playing baseball at Columbia University.
Her mother, Kristen Gesswein Fealy, is known for teaching mah jongg, while Campbell has two brothers, including her twin, James.
Although both come from successful backgrounds, the pair are now forging their own paths while sharing campus life at the Ivy League university.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Son’s Girlfriend Has Fashion And Athletics Experience
Long before her relationship with Moses attracted public attention, Campbell had already developed interests spanning athletics and fashion.
She previously attended Middlebury College in Vermont, where she competed in varsity track and field before transferring to Brown.
Her résumé also includes a public relations internship with Balenciaga’s New York office, giving her firsthand experience inside one of fashion’s biggest luxury brands.
Even her family’s interests unexpectedly intersect with the Paltrow household. Campbell’s mother teaches mah jongg, a game that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years and one that Paltrow famously spotlighted when Goop featured a luxury Hermès mah jongg set in one of its holiday gift guides.
Burberry Gave Moses His First Major Modeling Break
Fashion appears to be another passion Gwyneth Paltrow’s son and Campbell have in common.
While Campbell previously gained experience behind the scenes, Moses has also explored the luxury fashion world, making his modeling debut in Burberry’s “Escape to the Countryside” campaign earlier in July .
The young star appeared alongside Edie Campbell, Nora Attal, and Sang Woo Kim in the British luxury house’s autumn campaign, which follows a group of friends on a countryside road trip inspired by Burberry’s outdoor heritage.
Photographed by Chris Rhodes, Moses modeled a range of signature Burberry looks, including layered polos, trench coats, House Check accessories, and casual separates.
The project also showcased another side of his creativity, with his band, People I’ve Met, providing the soundtrack through its song “For Hire.”
Gwyneth Paltrow Couldn’t Hide Her Pride For Son Moses
If there’s one person who has consistently championed Moses’s creative journey, it’s his mother. Paltrow has never been shy about celebrating her son’s milestones, and that support was on full display when she marked his 20th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
Sharing a collection of recent and throwback photos, the Oscar winner described Moses as “the definition of a gentleman” before praising him as “kind, intelligent, thoughtful and soulful.”
She went on to call her son “beyond words… incredible,” telling him she was sending “a big birthday hug from the west coast” while teasing, “Don’t forget to check the mailbox today.”
The doting mom closed the message with, “I love you to bits, mama,” a sentiment that quickly resonated with fans. Moses later responded in the comments with a series of heart emojis.
Entertainment
“House of the Dragon” season 3’s Criston Cole twist marks a first for Fabien Frankel: ‘I never [SPOILER] on TV’
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/fabien-frankel-1-94be99e18d0e44acaa9e2234f5d2579e.jpg)
The actor opens up about how he found out about the character’s big moment and pulling it off on set.
Movie lovers have always had a fascination with Westerns. In the glory days of the genre, they provided an exciting look at a golden age of cowboys and adventures set against a sprawling backdrop of deserts and mountains. As time has gone by, the genre has evolved, inviting neo-Westerns into the conversation while holding true to its ideals.
Since 2000, Westerns have experienced an extraordinary boom. Throughout the past 26 years, there have been some masterpieces, but the six that made this list are the most perfect of them all. From classic themes, remakes of iconic titles, and newfound thrillers that reignited a passion for the Wild West, these six movies are the most perfect. While there are certainly other movies that came oh so close, these six are why the West continues to win.
1
‘3:10 to Yuma’ (2007)
Sometimes a modern eye and newfound cinematic technology can take an already solid story and elevate it into something incredible. Such was the case for the 2007 remake of 3:10 to Yuma. Adapted from Elmore Leonard’s short story, the film follows an impoverished, debt-ridden rancher named Dan Evans (Christian Bale) who agrees to safely escort a notorious, captured outlaw named Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) to a 3:10 train heading to Yuma prison in exchange for money to save his family’s land. Along the way, Wade’s violent gang tracks them relentlessly, while Wade and Dan engage in a tense psychological duel and develop an unexpected mutual respect. An enthralling Western whose action is as gripping as the psychological duel, 3:10 to Yuma elevates a simple escort mission into a tense, character-driven study of morality, duty, and mutual respect.
3:10 to Yuma proudly stands on its own as a masterclass of Western filmmaking. Director James Mangold uses the story to propel a dynamite character-driven drama that could easily be a stage play. The movie explores deep themes of fatherhood, personal redemption, and what it truly means for a broken man to earn back his self-respect in the eyes of his son. Bale and Crowe have extraordinary chemistry as rivals. Bale portrays raw, grounded desperation and quiet honor, while Crowe plays a villain with dangerous charm, intelligence, and an unpredictable moral code. The true unhinged villain performance comes from Ben Foster as Wade’s ruthless, psychopathic right-hand man, Charlie Prince. The film shifts away from the standard good-versus-evil Western narrative, in exchange for how the captive outlaw slowly influences and respects his captor. The film builds tension as the clock ticks toward that departure, keeping the audience on edge.
2
‘Brokeback Mountain’ (2005)
The Western genre may be about cowboys and the love for the job, but in Ang Lee’s beautiful romance Brokeback Mountain, love runs deeper. The film takes Annie Proulx’s short story and expands it into a groundbreaking masterpiece. The story follows the complex, secret love affair between two cowboys, Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal), spanning from 1963 to 1983 in the American West. Isolated from the rest of the world, Ennis and Jack form a deep emotional and physical bond that changes their lives forever. After the summer ends, they separate and both marry women—Ennis marries Alma (Michelle Williams), and Jack marries Lureen (Anne Hathaway). However, they continue to meet up over the course of twenty years for sporadic, hidden fishing trips. Brokeback Mountain tackles forbidden love as it explores how hard it was to express same-sex love in rural America during a time when it was heavily judged, rejected, and unsafe. Brokeback Mountain is more than that “gay cowboy movie.” It’s a transcendent journey through regret, lost time, and the persistence of love.
Brokeback Mountain has all the makings of a Western, but then subverts it into a sensationally unique tale of true love and the struggle to keep it. The cowboy myth is reshaped as the ultimate symbol of rugged, hypermasculine American patriarchy and exposes how rigidly enforced social codes destroy the people who cannot fit inside them. The story highlights the high emotional cost of unfulfilled desires and living a divided life. And love is at the center of that battle. The film brilliantly blends a deeply moving, universal love story with a powerful deconstruction of traditional American masculinity. Lee directs with immense empathy and quiet precision, avoiding melodrama to let small gestures, glances, and long silences carry the emotional weight. Rodrigo Prieto’s breathtaking cinematography uses the vast Wyoming wilderness as a temporary sanctuary for freedom, which starkly contrasts with the claustrophobic, hostile towns where the men are forced to live their separate, conventional lives. Brokeback Mountain pushed commercial and cultural barriers, proving that an LGBTQ-led narrative could achieve high artistic merit and deeply move mainstream audiences worldwide.
3
‘Django Unchained’ (2012)
There’s not a genre that Quentin Tarantino can’t handle. In 2012, he took a shot at spaghetti Westerns with Django Unchained. The film tells the tale of Django Freeman (Jamie Foxx), an enslaved man in Texas who is freed after being purchased by a German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) for his ability to identify his next targets, the murderous Brittle brothers (M. C. Gainey, Cooper Huckabee, and Doc Duhame). Together, they hunt criminals and travel deep into the American South to rescue Django’s wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), from a brutal, sadistic plantation owner, “Monsieur” Calvin J. Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). Blending the high-energy style of a spaghetti Western with a powerful revenge story, Django Unchained forces viewers to face the true horrors of American slavery while giving its hero a rare, deeply satisfying victory.
Tarantino uses the style of old exploitation and Western films to tell a story of real justice. It trades the usual tragic ending of slave dramas for a powerful, explosive moment of payback. All with the visceral signature Tarantino style. By using the real-world historical horrors of American slavery, such as brutal whippings, forced dog attacks, and mandingo fights, some scenes feel as terrifying and visceral as a horror movie. So, yes, there is lots and lots of blood. The film is filled with top-notch performances, especially from Foxx, Waltz, and DiCaprio. Foxx brings a quiet strength that counters the charm and a warm heart to his role as a mentor. DiCaprio defies type by leaning into a cruel villain with terrifying ease. Other strong turns come from Samuel L. Jackson as a complex and bitterly hateful house servant, Stephen, and Walton Goggins as the sadistic overseer and enforcer, Billy Crash. Django Unchained is not the easiest film to watch, and yet, it’s extraordinarily entertaining.
4
‘No Country for Old Men’ (2007)
It’s easy for us to toss around terms like magnum opus, but when it comes to Joel and Ethan Coen, their magnum opus truly is No Country for Old Men. Based on Cormac McCarthy‘s 2005 novel, No Country for Old Men follows three individuals. Set in West Texas in 1980, a hunter named Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds a drug deal gone wrong and a case with 2 million dollars. He takes the money, which starts a deadly chase. Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) is a terrifying and calm hitman sent to find the money. He tracks Moss using a hidden electronic device and kills anyone in his way. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) tries to save Moss and stop Chigurh, but feels old and helpless in a changing, violent world. The neo-Western thriller subverts traditional cinematic expectations through minimalist storytelling, terrifying realism, and profound thematic depth.
No Country for Old Men is not a happy Hollywood Western. In fact, its bleakness makes it more authentic and raw. The movie is full of suspense and keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The imagery is quite profound. What tends to be a beautiful, vast landscape is reconfigured to capture the dry, empty splendor of the West Texas desert. The film uses very little background music and sparse dialogue, relying on pure atmosphere. With Bardem playing one of the greatest and most terrifying antagonists, the mood was grim. Taking on the remorseless, coin-flipping monster tracking down a stash of cash makes the journey harrowing. The film was widely praised, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for the Coen brothers.
5
‘There Will Be Blood’ (2007)
Loosely based on the 1927 novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair, writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson crafted a brilliant period epic that became grander than its source material. There Will Be Blood follows Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), a ruthless silver miner turned oil tycoon, as he builds his fortune in early 20th-century California, using his adopted son H.W. (Dillon Freasier) to project the image of a family man while manipulating landowners into selling their property. Plainview clashes with a charismatic local preacher named Eli Sunday (Paul Dano), leading to a bitter, destructive conflict over wealth, faith, and power that leaves Plainview morally bankrupt and isolated. Anderson brilliantly challenges traditional cinematic expectations through minimalist storytelling, terrifying realism, and profound thematic depth. There Will Be Blood succeeds as a premier modern Western by subverting traditional frontier myths, replacing cowboys and gunfights with the brutal clash of corporate capitalism and religious zealotry during the California oil boom.
There Will Be Blood tells a dark story about greed, capitalism, and the loss of human soul through a brilliant visual and auditory scope. Anderson shoots the bleak landscapes of early California with deep, quiet power. Alongside cinematographer Robert Elswit, the film uses natural light and vast, empty horizons to show how small and empty the characters’ souls are. Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead created a score filled with screeching violins and heavy, pounding dread, operating like a loving, breathing character that builds upon the panic and unease. There Will Be Blood showcases the foundational work of modern American wealth that was built on exploiting the earth, manipulating people, and destroying human connection. The film evokes a psychological horror as Plainview is like a classic movie monster. He starts his journey with cold, calculating ambition and an absolute lack of empathy, turning him into an inhumane force. It’s all part of Day-Lewis’ legendary performance. He does not need many words to show his inner madness. His sharp voice, heavy breathing, and fierce eyes create innate fear. The Western myth of a noble frontier hero is traded away for a misanthropic, hyper-capitalist antihero, making the film a worthy watch.
6
‘True Grit’ (2010)
The original True Grit was an extraordinary classic. But sometimes it takes the right creative team, perfect timing, and faithfulness to the source material to execute the ultimate adaptation. The 2010 iteration of Charles Portis’ novel is simply perfect. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, True Grit is the epitome of a classic Western. The story follows 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), who hires a one-eyed, drunken U.S. marshal named Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to track down Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), the hired hand who murdered her father. They are joined by a Texas Ranger named LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), who is also hunting Chaney for a separate crime. A spellbinding journey into the wilderness, their grit and resolve are tested by harsh weather, shootouts, and violent outlaws hiding out in the territory. True Grit captures the stark, poetic tone of Portis’ original novel, offering a grounded, unromanticized, yet visually stunning look at the American frontier.
The Coens opted to tell the story through Mattie’s eyes; a decision that proved worthwhile. She serves as the emotional anchor of the story. Steinfeld, in a breakthrough role, is treated as a young teenager with fierce agency, with complete seriousness rather than as a cute gimmick. She holds up strongly to the Hollywood legends surrounding her on screen. True Grit presents a moral conundrum for many of the characters. When violence erupts, it is sudden, brief, and brutal, emphasizing the messy and rapid consequences of frontier survival. The Coen brothers approach the classic Western tropes with complete sincerity, creating a timeless myth rather than cynically mocking or deconstructing the genre. Cinematographer Roger Deakins frames the West as a cold, majestic, and indifferent landscape that mirrors the harshness of the journey. True Grit is a razor-sharp Western that honors the classics while setting the blueprint for the 21st century.
True Grit
- Release Date
-
December 22, 2010
- Runtime
-
110 minutes
- Director
-
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Writers
-
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Charles Portis
Sports4 seconds ago
Murali Sreeshankar wins long jump silver, Indian boxers script history and more
Tech1 minute ago
Danny MacAskill and Kriss Kyle Take On Red Bull’s 200-Meter Floating Obstacle Course Without the Help of AI
News Videos2 minutes ago
Bitcoin Enters the 3rd Stage of the Bear Market
-
Fashion6 days agoWeekend Open Thread: Brooks Brothers
-
Sports4 days agoCommonwealth Games boxing: Jadumani Singh seals dominant 5-0 win over Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman to enter quarter-finals | Commonwealth Games News
-
Business15 hours agoWhy Trees Belong on the Risk Register
-
Tech3 days agoIntel is reversing course and bringing hyper-threading back to its server chips
-
Crypto World5 days agoRipple bought a bank in pieces. The $4 billion audit
-
Politics3 days agoLuke Littler dismantles Gerwyn Price to retain title in Blackpool
-
Politics2 days agoThe Part of the Electric Transition Nobody Wants to Discuss
-
Entertainment6 days agoA New Post-Apocalyptic Gundam Anime Series Blasts Into SDCC
-
News Videos4 days agoBITCOIN JUST ENTERED THIS CRITICAL ZONE…
-
Fashion6 days ago16 Dresses for the High Summer Event
-
Sports6 days ago2026 3M Open leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler finds putter in Round 1, sits three back
-
News Videos7 days agoThe Peugeot Family: How 200 Years of an “Old Money” Dynasty Died in A Boardroom
-
Business1 day agoMajor shareholder moves on Canyon
-
Crypto World4 days agoXRP Ledger adds $2.6B as RWA inflows rank second
-
Politics4 days agoSpain sweeps the board at 2026 World Cup with individual awards
-
Crypto World7 days agoUniswap (UNI) pushes deeper into tokenized RWAs with permissioned trading pools
-
Entertainment2 days ago‘Stargate’ Creator’s New Sci-Fi Series Returns for Season 3 Tomorrow
-
Tech5 days agoAnthropic launches Claude Opus 5, a cheaper AI model for coding, agents and enterprise workflows
-
Entertainment4 days agoSara Gilson Killed By Husband After Viral “Pedophile” TikTok Video
-
Crypto World2 days agoKraken Enables Retail Access to Jersey Mike’s IPO via Tokenized Shares
You must be logged in to post a comment Login