By Robert Scucci
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Every once in a while, Netflix surprises me with an independent film like 2025’s Bunny and makes me wonder why there aren’t more films like this in its catalog. A low-budget feature that thrives on chaotic characterization rather than flashy production values, Bunny is what you get if you take the dialogue from Clerks (1994) and the escalating mishaps from The Big Lebowski (1998), add a dead body to the equation, and rely on the most reliably insane people you know to get rid of it.

There’s not a single second in Bunny that isn’t chaotic, but every character is so effortlessly unhinged you can’t help but root for them. There isn’t much to the story on paper, yet Bunny earns its keep through facial expressions, those “dude, no” moments, and the kind of friendship that can only exist in a run-down apartment building that’s somehow always crawling with police officers at the worst possible time.

The Business, And The Body

Bunny (Mo Stark), our titular hero, is the most nonchalant hustler you’ll ever see committed to film, and his laid-back, carefree attitude makes him a modern-day version of The Dude. He illegally sublets his apartment as an Airbnb to make a quick buck and does everything he can to accommodate his guests. His most recent guest, Happy Chana (Genevieve Hudson-Price), is an Orthodox Jew about to meet her future husband who can’t use electricity on Shabbat, for example.

Occupying one of the neighboring units is Linda (Linda Rong Mei Chen), who’s presumably living in the US illegally, prompting officers Nadov (Liz Caribel Sierra), Cellistino (Ajay Naidu), and Belle (Michael Abbott Jr.) to linger nearby. It doesn’t help that Bunny regularly engages in criminal activity, seems more agitated than usual on this particular day, and the cops are clearly biding their time until they can catch him doing something illegal and slap a set of cuffs on him.

We’re also introduced to a slew of colorful characters, including Bobbie (Liza Colby) and her estranged father, Loren (Tony Drazan), who unexpectedly shows up, wracked with anxiety and promptly given a cocktail of drugs by Dino (Ben Jacobson), Bunny’s best friend.

As each character enters the frame, like Ciel (Kia Warren), who just wants to watch TV and smoke some pot, much to Happy Chana’s chagrin, everybody keeps commenting on the other awful smell cutting through the building. When a dead body is found in one of the units, Bunny and the rest of the gang scramble to figure out how to get rid of it fast while drawing as little attention to themselves as possible. The problem is that the cops are always waiting outside. Fortunately, they’re easily distracted by food recommendations from Bunny, Dino, and the rest of the crew, which buys them time on more than one occasion. 

Everybody Is Reliably Sketchy

You know how every friend group has that one person who either knows a guy, has a hookup, or floors everybody with a story about the insane hijinks they got into the night before? Every single character in Bunny is that person. Everybody is reliably sketchy. They aren’t bad people, but you never once question why they’re living the way they are or how they process this situation in their own offbeat ways.

Most importantly, the building in Bunny is a judgment-free zone. Everybody knows everybody else is kind of a screwup or at least someone who made a few severely misguided decisions in the past, forcing them to live under the radar and on their own terms. When the body is discovered, everyone becomes a team player and quickly cobbles together a plan with more holes than they realize, yet they still try their damndest to get it off the property undetected no matter how many obstacles stack up against them.

If you grew up on dialogue-heavy indie films where one thing goes wrong after another, Bunny should be your next watch the next time you fire up Netflix. It’s one of the most chaotic movies I’ve ever seen in at least a decade. It’s rare for me to say this, but it’s also one of those movies so specific in its characterization, conflict setup and resolution, and overall vibe that I’ll probably revisit it once or twice a year for the foreseeable future.

Bunny is currently streaming on Netflix, and it’s the best movie from last year that you probably haven’t seen. This is a modern cult classic in the making if I’ve ever seen one. We just need time to prove it. 

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 and mentions sexual assault.

Back in the not-quite olden days, television doctors performed the same tedious work as their real-world counterparts — like filling out patient charts by hand. Choose any episode of, say, ER, and although computers existed, pens, clipboards, and the occasional pocket protectors ruled the ’90s. What now seems as outdated as the dinosaurs was a habitual fact of life, and in TV terms, there was almost always a method to the figurative madness (even when they epitomized the joke about physicians having indecipherable handwriting).

The Pitt‘s creator, R. Scott Gemmill, has recently confirmed that the streaming sensation’s sophomore season won’t retread the same intense ground as Season 1’s mass shooting. That disclaimer doesn’t preclude Episode 7 from ending with the staff trapped in a different crisis. The betting pool has spent episodes giddily speculating about what caused their sibling hospital to close its doors. They learn the answer the hard way: a targeted cyberattack has shut down not one, but two local hospitals, prompting Pittsburgh Trauma to indefinitely shut down their entire electronic infrastructure as a preventive measure. Plunging the ER’s relative normalcy into the analog days couldn’t have worse timing.

‘The Pitt’s Struggling Staff Don’t Need More Stress in Season 2

Proactively protecting their system is quite understandable, but it’s still an uncoordinated and reckless move. CEO Trent Norris (Victor Rivers) upends the hospital’s entire structure without informing Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) in advance. He doesn’t consult his primary attending about the current workflow, let the staff prepare, or (for now) offer them assistance. Instead, his staff either scramble or stare like stunned deer in the headlights.

Without swift communication between the interconnected departments or access to their online-only information logs, The Pitt‘s crew is now working with their hands tied behind their backs. For one, it’ll be far tougher to divide their time, let alone distribute thorough care, between their existing patient roster and the continuing influx of overflow cases. Secondly, they’re already juggling too many perilous situations: Louie Cloverfield (Ernest Harden Jr.) passing away, Roxie Hamler’s (Brittany Allen) terminal cancer, Jackson Davis (Zack Morris) and his family, and Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa) collecting forensic samples for Ilana Miller’s (Tina Ivlev) rape kit.

Without Technological Support, the Lives of ‘The Pitt’s Patients Are at Risk

The veterans, such as Dana, Robby, and Dr. Jack Abbot (Shawn Hatosy), can dislike the setback but easily revert to the familiar stopping grounds in which they share decades of cumulative experience; they’ve adapted to the times before. For the younger crowd who don’t know other processes, it’s a steep learning curve that their expensive education had probably ignored. Once again, the current generation has been flung out of a taxing day’s frying pan straight into another fire, all while their destructive internal conflicts writhe in the background.

Mel King (Taylor Dearden) is petrified senseless about her looming disposition, Victoria Javadi’s (Shabana Azeez) parents keep popping in to leave contradictory feedback, and when she’s not arguing with her spam-caller mom, Samira Mohan (Supriya Ganesh) feels distraught about Orlando Diaz (William Guirola) leaving her care. As for poor Trinity Santos (Isa Briones), she might just fall to pieces racing through her charting backlog, paying attention to her ongoing patients, guiding the new trainees, and avoiding Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball). Learning and successfully implementing a new routine on the fly leads to information overload. Accidents become inevitable once someone’s distracted stress heightens — and oversights can be deadly.

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Modern technology, at its best, provides vital tools. Breakthrough advancements in speedier exams and illness detection turn former impossibilities into remarkable realities. Simultaneously, technology over-dependence is a slippery slope, no matter the context. Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi’s (Sepideh Moafi) favorite generative AI program aims to reduce unnecessary overtime hours — a way of improving the system from the inside. Given the need to verify the app’s wildly incorrect information, however, the hospital is better off without the extra time consumption — and potential harm — it causes. Some old-fashioned ways worked for reliable reasons. For The Pitt Season 2, the time, the place, and the people can’t afford to be thrown into more chaos.

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February 21, 2026
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The Kennedy family has endured several tragedies throughout the years.

After being in the public eye for decades through politics and the entertainment industry, the prolific family became a household name. The Kennedys haven’t just made headlines for their personal and professional lives — with the amount of young and tragic deaths surrounding the famed family becoming a cause for concern.

Some have even wondered if there is a “Kennedy Curse” that would explain why so many members have died in harrowing accidents.

Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the family’s tragic past:

Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.’s Death

President John F. Kennedy‘s brother Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. died at age 29 in a 1944 plane crash while serving in the United States Navy during World War II.

Kathleen Kennedy’s Death

Four years later, President John F. Kennedy’s sister Kathleen Kennedy died at age 29 in a plane crash.

John F. Kennedy’s Death

During his time in office, President John F. Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963. JFK, who was 46 at the time of his death, was riding in the presidential motorcade alongside wife Jacqueline Kennedy before being fatally shot.

Robert F. Kennedy’s Death

President John F. Kennedy’s brother Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated after giving a victory speech while on the presidential campaign trail in 1969.

Ted Kennedy’s Accident

Ted Kennedy waited 10 hours before reporting an accident in 1969 that involved him fatally injuring 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne. Ted later claimed he tried to help Kopechne before her tragic death.

David Kennedy’s Death

Robert and Ethel Kennedy’s son David Kennedy died of a drug overdose at age 28 in 1984.

Michael Kennedy’s Death

Robert and Ethel Kennedy’s son Michael Kennedy was 39 when he died in a skiing accident over New Year’s Eve in 1997

John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Deaths

John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette met in the early 1990s and got married in 1996. They died three years later in 1999 in a plane crash off the coast of Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

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The nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., comes from a long line of acclaimed politicians. The presidential candidate was born in 1954 to Robert F. Kennedy Sr. and Ethel Kennedy and has 11 siblings: Joseph, Kerry, Courtney, Rory, David, Kathleen, Michael, Max, Douglas and Christopher. (David and Michael passed […]

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Mary Kennedy’s Death

Following a divorce and ongoing custody battle, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s estranged wife Mary Richardson Kennedy died by suicide at age 52 in 2012.

Saoirse Kennedy Hill’s Death

Robert and Ethel’s granddaughter Saoirse Kennedy Hill died of an accidental overdose at her family’s Massachusetts estate at age 22 in 2019.

Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean’s Death

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s granddaughter Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and her young son, Gideon, went missing in 2020 after a canoeing accident. Their bodies were discovered that same month.

Tatiana Schlossberg’s Death

Caroline Kennedy’s daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, died in December 2025 following a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was 35.

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Rapper Asian Doll is sparking major conversations after revealing a personal family secret that has fans and followers talking. The Dallas-born artist, born Misharron Jermeisha Allen, claimed that she was
“forced” to grow up identifying as African American, even though her family quietly acknowledged their Native American heritage behind the scenes.

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Asian Doll Spoke Her Truth Loudly

Since revealing details about her family heritage, Asian Doll has been clapping back at folks online who question her truth. While some fans are speculating whether Asian Doll has actual documentation to back up her claims, others insist that no matter what, she should still identify simply as Black. And, in a candid X post, she wrote:

“I never said I wasn’t Black I can’t speak my truth about something that went on in my house hold since before I was born it’s good to know where you truly come from & not ignore the fact that you have the right to know what’s in your blood its not right to yourself to just say I’m “Black” okay but what else is in your blood.”

Fans and critics alike have weighed in, with some claiming she wouldn’t be recognized by any tribe without documentation—but Asian Doll fired back, sharing a picture of her grandmother and insisting her family’s roots are real:

“My grandmother is full blood she is apart who can’t provide proof? I have family members living off the tribal benefits! How tf you gone tell who I am & you don’t even know me your flat out delusional,” she shared on X.

Asian Doll Won’t Let Anybody Mislabel Her

She continued the discussion across social media, pointing out how people often simplify complex identities.

“What’s funny is they don’t even care to find out, they just let them label them as ‘Black.’ At first, it was African American, but Africans said NOPE, e now it’s just BLACK smh,” she tweeted.

Addressing the backlash and frustration around the topic, she added, “& this is why we wasn’t allowed to speak on this because look the whole topic makes people mad because the truth hurts.” The conversation has fans both shocked and fascinated, as the rapper pushes back against misconceptions while shedding light on her family’s hidden history.

The Conversation Is Heating Up

Fans and followers quickly began weighing in TSR’s comment section, dissecting what Asian Doll shared and questioning how deep the family secret really goes. Some expressed support for her honesty, applauding her for finally speaking out. Meanwhile, others were shocked and curious about what this means for her family and potential tribal benefits.

This Instagram user @asstheticx3 said, “Arguing with strangers on the internet about your own ethnicity“

And, Instagram user @msxarface commented, “anyways happy black history month AGAIN“

Then Instagram user @starinthecity26 added, “Stop telling ppl who they are because you dont know your family history.“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @joniahthescientist shared, “So why she not named native doll“

While Instagram user @qdharealest_ wrote, “We honestly didn’t need to kno this 💯”

Lastly, Instagram user @prettygirl.plut0 said, “Arguing w ppl abt sum nobody asked 😂”

What Sparked All Of This?

Just a few days ago, Asian Doll took to social media and alleged that her mother had instructed the family to hide their Native roots as a way to protect benefits tied to their ancestry.

“My mother was always right about this Native Indian stuff going on right now, my whole life… I can’t believe we have been lied to & was FORCED to say we are African Americans when most of us knew in our hearts we wasn’t African Descent!”

The post has since gone viral, igniting debates across social media.

My mother was always right about this Native Indian stuff going on right now my whole life she told us what we was & told us not to never tell friends or the school the truth about our ethnicity (my mother been getting a check for her Indian roots our whole life) I can’t believe…

— ASIAN DOLL 🧚🏾‍♀️ (@AsianDaBrattt) February 19, 2026

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Picture this: you get invited to a friend’s wedding, book your ticket, snag a hotel room and order the gift. Those three purchases may already make a dent in your wallet — and yet, you still have to figure out what to wear. Finding a spring wedding guest dress may feel daunting, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. Depending on the dress code, you might want to consider a cocktail dress. They’re a wonderful semi-formal option that will take you from the ceremony to the dance floor with effortless ease.

Cocktail dresses tend to be a little less formal than black tie attire, usually consisting of midi lengths, luxurious fabrics and tons of color (especially for spring). In some cases, you can even get away with mini dresses, too! And because you won’t be flouncing around in a three-tiered gown, you’ll feel more comfortable and relaxed yet undeniably stylish — and these 15 cocktail dresses are proof. Score options from Quince, Lulus, Banana Republic and more, with prices all under $100.

15 Beautiful Cocktail Dresses to Wear to Spring Weddings in 2026

1. Our Favorite: Long maxi dresses are a bit like a chameleon — they can be jazzed up for weddings or toned down for romantic dinners. It’s one of many reasons why this satin-like dress deserves a spot in your closet. The mock-neckline, pretty pleats and cinched waist make it a fanciful, flattering option you’ll wear more than once.

2. Spring Staple: Florals for spring aren’t groundbreaking, but finding a patterned style as subdued as this one is. The floral mesh design overlays the solid strapless dress, giving it a beautifully layered look that feels old-money rich.

3. Halter Hero: The halter dress may have evolved since Marilyn Monroe made the style iconic in the 1950s, and yet, we can’t get over the va-va-voom style in 2026. This elegant midi plays up the legendary style with a conservative square neckline, long flowy skirt and an elongating basque waist that’s so flattering on the body.

4. Pretty Pleats: You’re sure to stun at every wedding when you don this pleated maxi dress that has a high-low skirt and fun cutout design that shows just the right amount of skin.

5. Polka Polka: New York Fashion Week called it: polka dots are officially ‘in’ again, and this slip dress delivers the style in the chicest way. It features small dots on a simple black canvas for a classic look that’s ideal for, say, the welcome dinner.

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6. Clever Pick: Quince is known for delivering high-quality finds at surprisingly low prices, so yes, we personally love the brand. This midi dress instantly caught our eye due to the cool geometric-style neckline that’s complete with wide shoulder straps, which allows you to wear a classic bra. Yes, you read that right.

7. Princess Energy: Doesn’t this golden yellow dress feel like something Belle from Beauty and the Beast would wear in 2026? We sure think so. The Banana Republic pick has a regal warm hue, a drapey silhouette and interesting short sleeves for a unique touch on a classic.

8. Leg Lengthening Magic: Whoever said you can’t wear a mini dress to a wedding celebration is seriously mistaken. This long-sleeve satin design delivers all the high-end style you’re looking for, just with a shortened hem that makes legs go on for days.

9. Bow-Tastic: Bow details were pretty much everywhere last year, and we’re seeing a revival of the trend with Margot Robbie‘s looks for the Wuthering Heights press tour. This little number is all business in the front, but party in the back with a trio of horizontal bow straps.

10. Embrace the Whimsy: Whether you’re attending a spring garden wedding or a quaint backyard ceremony, this chiffon cocktail dress is one to have on hand. It’s more casual than the others on the list, however, this pick is still polished enough for the big day (and events after the fact).

11. Mermaid Maven: If you’re getting siren vibes from this popular Quince dress, you’re not alone. The rich green hue, scallop-like neckline and ruffle hem on the dress feel sumptuous and eye-grabbing. Plus, the silk-like fabric moves so nicely. . .  almost like you’re under water.

12. Transitional Trick: Early spring weddings can be tricky to shop for — the weather could be warm and sunny or cold and damp. If you’re anticipating the latter, go with a long-sleeved dress that provides enough coverage to keep you warm(er). We also love the mod asymmetrical neckline, tummy-hiding ruching and high slit that shows off some leg.

13. Shopper Favorite: Curious what other shoppers are adding to their cart? You don’t have to wonder any longer because this off-the-shoulder number is it. With over 23,700 five-star ratings, it’s clear that this dress is one to consider for its versatility, comfort and style, per reviewers.

14. Quite the Charmer: Forget the shapewear! Made with body-skimming fabrics and a plissé texture, this maxi dress smooths over bumps and bloat like it’s nobody’s business. As you can imagine, the silky-soft dress is also incredibly comfortable for all-day (and night) wear.

15. Last But Not Least: We’re seeing dresses with accented hardware all over the internet, so if you want to get in on the trend, now’s the time to do it. This flattering cap-sleeve dress gives you the cool-girl brooch look since the silver buckle is built into the waist-cinching belt, drawing attention to that newfound hourglass look.

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There’s a time and place for minimalism, but 2026 doesn’t seem to be one of them. Maximalism is back in a big way, looking brighter, bolder and more accessorized than ever. One little accent that appears to be popping up among the most stylish women we know? Brooches. Yes, we’ve admittedly associated them with an […]

Everyone loves a good thriller. A hard-boiled mystery, a chilling crime procedural or an atmospheric neo-noir — there are so many movies to choose from, and they’re all accessible on streaming.

Watch With Us loves every kind of suspense flick, and we can always find what we’re looking for on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max.

This February, we’ve ranked the five best thrillers you can watch right now on streaming.

Our picks include Saltburn starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi, and M. Night Shyamalan‘s Trap, about a loving father who is secretly a serial killer.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 56 percent

Teenager Riley (Ariel Donoghue) has a great relationship with her dad Cooper (Josh Hartnett), and she’s excited to spend some quality time with him at the concert for her favorite pop musician (Saleka Night Shyamalan). However, Riley has no idea that underneath his goofy smile and dad jokes, Cooper is a serial killer called The Butcher, and he’s being hunted by the FBI. While at the venue, Cooper becomes aware that the authorities tracked his attendance and plan to trap him there, getting him in cuffs once and for all. But Cooper is crafty, and he stays one step ahead of the police while giving his daughter a day she’ll never forget.

Wild and over-the-top like any M. Night Shyamalan movie, Trap might not be quite what it is without Harnett’s singularly psychotic and scenery-chewing performance. If you can excuse some plot holes, inconsistencies and threads that straight up just don’t make sense, Trap is a fantastic time at the movies. The dark humor and atmospheric tension are perfectly cultivated around what is effectively a one-man show for Harnett’s talents.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 58 percent

Disillusioned Los Angeleno Sam (Andrew Garfield) floats through his life without direction, majorly behind on his rent payments, spending most of his time playing video games or hanging out with his hipster friends. When he meets his beautiful new neighbor, Sarah (Riley Keough), Sam suddenly gets a jolt of adrenaline that wakes him from sleepwalking. But the day after he meets her, Sarah goes missing, and Sam is desperate to get her back. He suddenly finds himself trying to untangle a knotty web involving missing moguls, underground bunkers and codes hidden on cereal boxes. It all leads to a massive conspiracy at the heart of Los Angeles.

Under the Silver Lake was treated unfairly by its distributor, ultimately getting pushed back twice until it was shown in a few theaters in April 2019 and then immediately dumped on streaming. Since then, the film has steadily gained a cult following who defend its status as a modern noir masterpiece. With its languid pace, eerie atmosphere and bizarre narrative, Under the Silver Lake is heavily indebted to its film noir inspirations but is its own unique and unforgettable experience.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 59 percent

While descending through the circles of Hell, Jack (Matt Dillon) explains to Virgil (Bruno Ganz) his mortal life as a failed architect and successful serial killer for the past twelve years. Jack waxes poetic about five of his most elaborate kills, which he attempts to justify to Virgil as necessary works of art that have given his life meaning. His victims include an abrasive woman who irritates him (Uma Thurman), a simple-minded girlfriend he abuses (Keough), a mother (Sofie Gråbøl) with two young sons and an unfortunate homeowner named Claire who happens to open her door for him (Siobhan Fallon Hogan).

Divisive and discomforting, The House That Jack Built is macabre, gruesome and darkly funny, led by a performance from Dillon that is somehow charismatic in just how disturbing it is. None other than master provocateur Lars von Trier could have crafted a wild film such as this, and while The House That Jack Built demands you look at it, you might find it impossible to turn away. In addition to being bitingly funny, stylish and compelling, it offers a stimulating exploration of art and violence.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent

Scholarship student Oliver (Keoghan) has difficulty fitting in with his posh peers at Oxford University, but finds surprising companionship with Felix (Elordi), a wealthy student who sympathizes with Oliver and his difficult upbringing. In an ultimate act of kindness, Felix invites Oliver to stay with him at his family’s massive country estate over the summer holiday, which Oliver readily accepts. But soon after Oliver arrives at the mansion — known as Saltburn — horrifying events begin to happen to Felix’s family, and we come to learn Oliver’s summer plans don’t just involve relaxation.

Sumptuously directed by Wuthering Heights‘ auteur Emerald Fennell, whose production design and cinematography make the visuals an aesthetic delight, Saltburn is Call Me by Your Name by way of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Elordi, Keoghan and Rosamund Pike are the true standouts of the film, but Richard E. Grant, Archie Madekwe and Carey Mulligan are also terrific in some high camp performances. The movie mixes laugh-out-loud humor with outrageous scenes of provocation, and it succeeds more as a fun, pulpy thriller than the satire it’s trying to be.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 84 percent

Contract mafia hitman Ghost Dog (Forest Whitaker) carries out his hits with ghostly precision, a result of adhering tightly to the ancient code of the samurai. Ghost Dog commits his life to serving a mobster named Louie (John Tormey), who saved his life many years ago. When Louie instructs Ghost Dog to kill Handsome Frank (Richard Portnow), who’s been sleeping with the daughter of local mob boss Vargo (Henry Silva), Vargo sends for Ghost Dog to be killed to avoid being implicated in Frank’s murder.

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is a gripping blend of samurai philosophy, gangster movies and hip-hop culture, anchored by a profoundly moving performance from Whitaker as a man who is isolated, lonely and out of touch with reality. Carried by a memorable soundtrack produced by RZA, Jim Jarmusch‘s unique direction helps to craft a hypnotic pace and stylish atmosphere, as the film deftly explores themes pertaining to loyalty and personal codes of ethics and morality.