The Madison cast has found love in their dating lives.

According to the official synopsis, The Madison follows the Clyburn family from New York City, who “relocate to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana for emotional recovery following a tragedy that shattered the family.”

In addition to Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer, the show stars Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Matthew Fox, Beau Garrett, Alaina Pollack, Amiah Miller as members of the Clyburn family, Ben Schnetzer, Kevin Zegers. Rebecca Spence and Danielle Vasinova make up the rest of the cast.

Off screen, meanwhile, the cast has found love as well. Keep scrolling to learn more about the The Madison cast and their respective love lives:

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer has been linked to Peter Horton, John Malkovich and Fisher Stevens. Pfeiffer has been married to David E. Kelley since 1993. They share two kids.

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell has been in a relationship with Goldie Hawn since 1983. They welcomed a son together, Wyatt Russell, in 1986. Hawn has two kids from her previous marriage: Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson. Russell was previously married to Season Hubley, and they share a son, Boston Russell.

Beau Garrett

Beau Garrett married Shane Richards in 2025 while filming The Madison. The pair share one child.

Patrick J. Adams

Patrick J. Adams has been married to Troian Bellisario since 2016. They share three daughters.

Elle Chapman

Elle Chapman is currently dating actor Patrick Luwis.

Ben Schnetzer

Ben Schnetzer shares two kids with Kate Hewitt.

Related: Meet the Cast of ‘The Madison’ After Shocking Deaths: Who Does Everyone Play?

Taylor Sheridan has assembled a star-studded cast in his newest hit The Madison — but who does each actor play after numerous shocking onscreen deaths? According to the official synopsis, The Madison follows the Clyburn family from New York City, who “relocate to the Madison River valley of southwest Montana for emotional recovery following a […]

Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers married Jaime Feld in 2013. The couple welcomed twins in 2015.

Matthew Fox

Matthew Fox shares two kids with Margherita Ronchi, whom he married in 1992.

Danielle Vasinova

Danielle Vasinova previously dated Robert Herjavec.

Rebecca Spence

Rebecca Spence has been married to her husband, Patrick, for nearly 27 years. They share two kids.

“Epic” isn’t just an adjective one can ascribe to a film: It’s a whole genre unto itself, one whose definition tends to be somewhat vague. But, in broad strokes, one can define a cinematic epic as a large-scale film of sweeping scope and grandeur; they’re usually quite long, usually quite expensive, and usually all about spectacle. But spectacle doesn’t need to come exclusively from large set pieces, it can also come from some of the greatest acting performances cinema has ever seen.

Those who love the epic genre are well aware of the fact that it has offered some exceptional performances over the years. From modern Hollywood blockbusters like The Dark Knight to international classics like Seven Samurai, these are films whose actors understood that a large-scale story is the perfect place to offer a large-scale performance.

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‘Titanic’ (1997)

Tied with Ben-Hur and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for the most Academy Award wins in history (with a whopping 11), James Cameron‘s Titanic proves why this is seen as one of the most visionary filmmakers working in Hollywood today. It’s far more than just a sweeping romance: It’s one of the biggest, most emotionally riveting period epics ever made.

Titanic is the cinematic epic par excellence, checking off pretty much every box that the genre requires—including absolutely unforgettable larger-than-life performances. There are the turns that made Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet international superstars and household names; Billy Zane‘s exquisitely evil performance as the film’s main antagonist; and Kathy Bates‘ scene-stealing supporting role. It’s a large cast, but Cameron gives everyone their time to shine.

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‘Amadeus’ (1984)

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Plenty of drama masterpieces with great acting came out during the ’80s, but only one of them is a rousing epic about jealousy and rivalry focused on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. That’s Miloš Forman‘s Amadeus, a masterpiece that draws a surprisingly long runtime and unexpectedly juicy bits of drama from one of the most mythologized rivalries in modern history.

But the movie wouldn’t have worked half as well if Tom Hulce weren’t so electrifying as Mozart or if F. Murray Abraham’s Oscar-winning turn as Salieri weren’t so emotionally powerful. The film is certainly dominated acting-wise by its central duet, but supporting stars like Elizabeth Berridge and Jeffrey Jones, round out the cast tremendously well, making for an ensemble that one simply can’t take one’s eyes off of.

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‘Schindler’s List’ (1993)

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Steven Spielberg is the king of blockbusters, and the man behind several of the greatest and most entertaining pop corn flicks in history, but the best movie he’s ever made is far different from anything else in his filmography. The title has to go to his Best Picture Oscar-winning Schindler’s List, both a harrowing period piece set during the Holocaust and one of the best biopics of all time.

Oskar Schindler was always going to be a very complicated figure to bring to life in a way that felt nuanced enough, but Liam Neeson does a phenomenal job at making the character feel like a complete, complicated individual. Then there’s Ralph Fiennes, whose portrayal of SS functionary Amon Göth was so chillingly realistic that a Holocaust survivor who has brought on the set was visibly terrified of him. Add to that an amazing Sir Ben Kingsley and an equally strong supporting cast, an you get one of the strongest ensembles of any ’90s film.

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‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)

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Plenty of action blockbusters with great acting have come out over the years, but few with performances superior to those in Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight. The elephant in the room every time anyone talks about the most beloved superhero film of all time is Heath Ledger, whose Oscar-winning embodiment of the Joker may just be the greatest villain performance of the 21st century by far.

But while Ledger’s transcendental performance is admittedly one of the main reasons why The Dark Knight is held in such high regard, it’s not the only one. This is the movie where Christian Bale fully came into his own as both Batman and Bruce Wayne, and he shares exceptional chemistry with Maggie Gyllenhaal (who replaced Katie Holmes from Batman Begins as Rachel Dawes). Aaron Eckhart‘s turn as Two-Face is also criminally underappreciated, nicely rounding out a cast for the history books.

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‘There Will Be Blood’ (2007)

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Paul Thomas Anderson has been one of the greatest filmmakers in Hollywood since the ’90s, and he’s managed to never deliver a single film that could be considered outright bad. But, like all the greats, he also has an undisputed magnum opus: There Will Be Blood, where the legendary Daniel Day-Lewis delivers one of the most undeniable Best Actor Oscar wins in history.

Day-Lewis is far and away one of the most gifted thespians of his generation, and There Will Be Blood is proof enough of that. But the film is also proof that, despite what Quentin Tarantino might foolishly say, Paul Dano deserves to be counted among the best of his generation every bit as much as Day-Lewis does. These two titans would have been enough to qualify this as one of the best-acted films of the 2000s, but then there’s also Dillon Freasier delivering one of the best child performances of all time.

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‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy

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For a while, no one would have blamed any fans of J. R. R. Tolkien‘s The Lord of the Rings books for thinking that their favorite series of fantasy masterpieces was impossible to adapt into a film that paid proper respect to the books’ legacy. Along came Peter Jackson and dispersed any doubts that anyone might have had, delivering not just one, not just two, but three of the best fantasy adventure movies of all time.

When talking about these films in general—and about their cast in particular—, it’s impossible not to naturally group them together. Every actor in the Fellowship of the Ring, from Viggo Mortensen to Ian McKellen to Sean Astin, carries the whole trilogy on their shoulders effortlessly; and when you add iconic supporting turns like Bernard Hill‘s, Christopher Lee‘s, and Brad Dourif‘s, it’s impossible not to think of this as the greatest cast ever assembled for a fantasy epic franchise.

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‘Seven Samurai’ (1954)

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Akira Kurosawa is not only the undisputed greatest filmmaker in Japanese history; some even refer to him as the single greatest movie director of all time, and deservedly so. After all, who, if not the most gifted auteur in cinematic history, could have made a masterpiece of Seven Samurai‘s stature? Often imitated but never matched, this action epic shows why Kurosawa would deserve to be at the forefront of a hypothetical Mount Rushmore of action movie directors.

There are several reasons why this is one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of cinema, such as the thrilling set pieces and Kurosawa’s unforgettable visuals, but there’s also the tremendous cast. Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Seiji Miyaguchi, and the rest of the incredible cast are all among the greatest Japanese thespians who have ever lived, and their career-best performances here are the stuff of international movie legend.

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‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962)

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One of the most ambitious Best Picture Oscar winners of all time, made by a director that most cinephiles would agree was the master of the cinematic epic genre, Lawrence of Arabia is a WWII biopic unlike any other. What David Lean achieved here has never been done quite on this scale since: A war epic of massive scale and sweeping scope, but one balanced with the feeling of a deeply intimate character study, which results in one of the most complete and complex biopics ever made.

It’s astonishing that this was Peter O’Toole‘s first-ever leading role, since his portrayal of T. E. Lawrence is one of the greatest acting performances in the history of film. Add to that Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, and Omar Sharif, and you get one of the most incredible cast ensembles in the history of cinema. Every performance in Lawrence of Arabia is larger than life, and it makes for a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat for nearly four hours through its performances alone.

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‘Magnolia’ (1999)

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After talking about There Will Be Blood, no more proof should be needed that Paul Thomas Anderson knows his stuff when it comes to bringing together a legendary cast; but for those still doubtful, there’s also Magnolia. This is an epic not so much in scale, but rather in the intricacy of its enthralling tapestry of characters, all played by some of the biggest and greatest stars that were working in Hollywood in 1999.

The list is borderline jaw-dropping. Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, and John C. Reilly all deliver turns that deserve to be counted among the best of any ’90s film, and Tom Cruise gives what’s still the best performance of his career. Magnolia works as well as it does not only because PTA directs and writes it in such a taut, emotionally stirring way, but mainly because the cast is so legendarily amazing all across the board.

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‘The Godfather’ (1972) and ‘The Godfather Part II’ (1974)

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An admirable number of movie fans would very likely say that never in history have there ever been two films quite like Francis Ford Coppola‘s The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. One is arguably the greatest of all gangster films, while the other works as the best sequel and best prequel in the history of cinema. Both films are masterclasses in virtually ever department that comes into making a movie, and that most definitely includes acting.

Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro as Vito, Al Pacino as Michael, Diane Keaton as Kay, James Caan as Sonny, John Cazale as Fredo. These are all names that you’ll very easily find in people’s rankings of the best acting performances in Hollywood history, and very rightfully so. The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are flawless crime epics, but they’re also so much more than that—including, for instance, the best-acted epics in the history of cinema.

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The Godfather

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March 24, 1972

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175 minutes

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Francis Ford Coppola

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Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola

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The Godfather Part II

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December 20, 1974

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202 minutes

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Francis Ford Coppola

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Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo

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The release of Justin Timberlake’s DWI footage has revealed that a friend attempted to use his celebrity status to influence authorities.

The singer was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York, in June 2024, but the footage only recently surfaced following a legal back-and-forth between the singer and law enforcement.

Only a partially redacted version of the video was released after Justin Timberlake’s legal team and the Sag Harbor Police Department reached an agreement.

Justin Timberlake’s Female Pal Tried To Invoke His Celebrity Status

In the wake of the release of Justin Timberlake’s DWI video, more light has been shed on the incident, revealing bizarre behavior from a female friend who appeared on the scene.

According to reports, the friend, named Estee Stanley, arrived just as the singer was being escorted to the police car and allegedly tried to influence the officers by invoking Timberlake’s celebrity status.

In one moment, she can be seen asking, “You’re arresting Justin Timberlake right now?!” seemingly in an attempt to intervene or delay the process.

When the officers refused to budge, Stanley asked if she could give Timberlake his phone. Since this was against protocol, the officers initially denied her request.

Undeterred, Stanley pleaded in a playful manner, saying, “Can you guys please just do me a favor ’cause you loved ‘Bye Bye Bye’ or ‘SexyBack’? Do me one favor!”

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Surprisingly, her efforts worked, and the officers accepted her offer before whisking away Timberlake.

The Former NSYNC Band Member Tried To Block The Release Of His DWI Video

The release of the footage comes just weeks after Timberlake sought to prevent it from being made public, following a  Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request for its disclosure.

The singer filed a petition with the Suffolk County Supreme Court, arguing that the video “contains personally identifying information and private details that are not germane to any law enforcement action of public concern.”

“The footage at issue depicts Petitioner in an acutely vulnerable state during a roadside encounter with law enforcement, capturing intimate details of Petitioner’s physical appearance, demeanor, speech, and conduct during field sobriety testing, the subsequent arrest, and Petitioner’s confinement following arrest over the next several hours,” Timberlake argued further in the document.

At the time, the “Cry Me a River” crooner also complained that the release of the video would cause him “irreparable” harm.

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“The harm from public exposure—stigma, harassment, reputational injury, and the permanent loss of privacy—is immediate and irreparable,” the doc also read.

Justin Timberlake Was Worried The ‘Messy’ Footage Would Ruin His Good-Guy Image

Before the release of the arrest video, a Timberlake source claimed that the pop singer was especially worried about how the video could impact his good-guy image.

“It’s the tone. The entitlement. The attitude. It’s messy,” an insider told Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop. “And it clashes with the image he’s been selling.”

“His brand is polished and controlled,” another source claimed. “If this footage drops, people will see an unfiltered moment that undercuts all of that.”

A third insider pointed out that Timberlake understands how harsh the public can be and hoped to prevent any further damage to his reputation.

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“He knows the internet never forgets,” the source shared. “One viral clip could follow him forever.”

The Singer And Sag Harbor Police Reached An Agreement On DWI Video Release

When the case was heard in court in an impromptu hearing, the presiding judge, Justice Joseph Farneti, urged Timberlake and the police department to mediate and see if a resolution could be reached.

He also placed an injunction preventing its release until the police department submitted the necessary documents supporting the FOIL request by those who requested the footage be made public.

It appears that Justin’s legal team and the Sag Harbor Police Department were able to reach an agreement, as a partially redacted video was what was released. The released video was almost 20 minutes long, compared to the initial eight hours of footage that had been recorded of the DWI.

Despite the release of the video, Timberlake appears to have had a small victory, as a joint filing with Sag Harbor officials acknowledged that the released footage did not violate privacy laws.

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Justin Timberlake Was Fined For His DWI Incident After Entering A Guilty Plea

For his DWI incident, Timberlake entered a guilty plea in September 2024. The plea carried minimal punishment, which included a $500 fine, 25 hours of community service, and a three-month suspension of his driver’s license.

The singer also expressed remorse for being involved in the incident, recording a public message in which he acknowledged his mistake and urged citizens to learn from his experience.

“This is a mistake that I’ve made, but I’m hoping whoever’s watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake,” Timberlake said at the time, per Independent.

He added, “I know that I certainly have. And like I said, even one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car.”

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Right now, The Pitt is the show of the moment. Every week since early January, millions of viewers have been tuning into the show’s second season to watch the nurses and doctors of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center save lives and cure patients on a very hectic and dramatic Fourth of July. The Pitt is something of an anomaly in today’s television landscape in that, during its first season, it became a hit through positive word-of-mouth and a steadily growing week-to-week audience. It was given the chance to find its footing and reach viewers, and now it’s already one of the biggest shows of the year.

However, there’s also little question that The Pitt got a boost from a show that came before it. Medical dramas are almost as old as television itself, and more often than not, they follow a familiar formula of rotating patients and doctors, high-stakes cases, and plenty of blood. The Pitt found a way to stand out with its real-time format, but it still has a lot in common with its predecessors in the genre — especially ER, which is now seeing a surge in viewership on streaming. Over 30 years after it premiered, the Michael Crichton-created drama is still very much worth a watch.

‘ER’ Brought Intense Realism to the TV Medical Drama

Before Noah Wyle was The Pitt‘s experienced and traumatized Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, he was ER‘s newbie, Dr. John Carter. The acclaimed drama first began in 1994 and tracked both the professional and personal lives of the many doctors and nurses who roamed the halls of Cook County General Hospital. Looking back on ER today, one can see shades of several present-day medical dramas, including Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Med, though those shows might not have been created without ER paving the way. The series redefined what a primetime medical procedural could be, depicting the intensity of a high-volume emergency room with unflinching realism.

ER was ambitious right from the start, as it was born from a screenplay Crichton wrote that was then translated into a two-hour pilot. It introduced its core cast, led by Anthony Edwards‘ Dr. Mark Greene, and plunged them right into a packed 24 hours within the hospital, expertly combining devastating medical cases and character-driven drama. This would soon become ER‘s defining formula, best exemplified by the County General set itself. In one room, you could find Greene and Carter working to save someone’s life, while the next one over would see Dr. Doug Ross (a pre-big-break George Clooney) sharing a private moment with Nurse Carol Hathaway (Julianna Margulies).

ER is still considered one of the best medical dramas ever, but for a time, its significance for younger generations seemed overshadowed by the soapier antics of shows like Grey’s Anatomy. However, The Pitt has revived interest in ER, with the two shows occupying opposite ends of HBO Max’s daily Top 10 Series chart — #1 and #10, respectively — at the time of writing. They make good companions, both because of their emergency medicine settings and their creative teams. In addition to Wyle’s onscreen roles on both shows, The Pitt was created by former ER producer R. Scott Gemmill and is produced by John Wells, who served as the showrunner for ER‘s first six seasons and as an executive producer for the whole run.

‘ER’ Takes Its Characters Beyond the Hospital, but Always Keeps Its Heart Intact

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Much has been said about The Pitt‘s similarities to ER — in fact, the Crichton estate has sued over the allegation that it grew from an ER reboot that never came to pass — but there are many things that set the two shows apart. Most notably, ER takes its doctors outside the eponymous department, going up to the surgical wing and into their houses. It stands as a sharp reminder that while these people are everyday heroes capable of saving lives without breaking a sweat, they’re also very human. They face mental health crises — Carol is brought into the hospital after a suicide attempt in the very first episode — and relationship troubles just like anyone else.

Because several characters stick around for multiple seasons, viewers truly get invested in their lives, making their trials and tribulations even more impactful. Greene’s eventual departure after spending years as County General’s most reliable doctor is made all the more emotional thanks to the years spent with him, and Carter’s evolution from baby-faced rookie to hardened ER vet is rewarding. Though ER somewhat suffered from its longevity — when a character both loses a limb via helicopter and then is later killed by one, it’s hard not to feel like the shark has been jumped — it always kept its core values intact.

This meant honoring healthcare workers, giving grace to patients, and delivering non-stop drama. At its best, ER could feature storylines that felt devastatingly real, yet utterly shocking, such as a standout Season 1 episode where Mark makes a fatal error when treating a woman in labor. Above all else, it was a fascinating peek into how an emergency room could function, and one that put equal stock in the tragedy and camaraderie that can thrive there. With The Pitt now reminding viewers how effective the medical drama can be, it’s the perfect time to revisit ER.

‘Love Island USA’ star Nic Vans is celebrating his 25th birthday, and Olandria Carthen made sure to show him some public love. On Friday, she shared a sweet message and several throwback moments together. Fans, however, are now debating whether the pair are just friends or in a real romantic relationship.

Related: Outside?! Olandria Carthen And Nic Vansteenberghe Go Viral After Apparent Night Out At The Club (VIDEOS)

Olandria Carthen Wishes Nic Vans A Happy 25th Birthday

On Friday, March 20, Olandria Carthen took to Snapchat to celebrate Nic Vans’ 25th birthday. She shared photos from their Love Island USA days, as well as a video from a recent vacation together. In a collage of candid, cozy moments, Carthen expressed her gratitude to Nic, calling him her biggest “supporter” and highlighting the memories they have shared.

“Happy Birthday Nicky Pooh 🥳 my biggest supporter and the one person I can count on no matter what. Thank you for all the laughs, crazy memories, and for always being there even when I’m being a mess. Year 25 will be the best year yet!! ❤️”

Since appearing on Love Island USA Season 7, Nic and Olandria have remained fan favorites. The duo has attended events, enjoyed vacations, and appeared in interviews, though they have never publicly confirmed a romantic relationship.

Social Media Reacts

Fans took to Instagram to weigh in on the pair’s relationship status following Olandria’s post.

Instagram user @libvoriann wrote, “Definitely giving friends 😅”

Another Instagram user @taye_babydoll wrote, “Wonder when the contract up, so Ola can find her Mannnsss 😍😍😍 for real”

While @amarionashanti wrote, “y’all literally hate on them for no reason they don’t need to convince y’all.. but my favs 😍”

Instagram user @nappturalbella wrote, “Y’all be wanting people to perform for you, and they’re not going to do that!! They’re together whether y’all want to believe it or not.”

Another Instagram user @lalaavuitton wrote, “Y’all want them to be friends so bad because the couples yall thought was stronger than them ended up breaking up 😂😂😂 yall hate to see them love each other ?? They go together real bad and yall sooooo mad about that”

While Instagram user @vkeyboo2 wrote, “The best relationships don’t have titles ❤️”

Instagram user @flamessz wrote, “no I love yous? It’s been almost a year of this scam 😂😂”

Another Instagram user @bigrican_mma96 wrote, “Dear lord 😂 what they gotta do… release a tape for yall to believe they together? 😂”

While Instagram user @kdogan44 wrote, “Nicolandria 4L!”

Nic Vans Posts Birthday Photo Dump On Instagram

Nic also shared a nine-photo Instagram carousel celebrating his 25th birthday. The collection included snapshots from his childhood, his time on Love Island, and a family photo featuring Olandria alongside his mom, dad, and sister.

He captioned the post: “25 years young 🥳 The frontal lobe had closed…”

Several castmates from Love Island left birthday wishes in the comments. Hannah Fields wrote, “Happy bday Mr. Olandria.”

Related: Oop! Lil Baby Clears The Air After Nic Vans Shades Him Over Emojis Left On Olandria’s Post

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A man (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship as the only survivor of three. He initially has no memory of who he is, what his mission is, or how far he is from Earth. Through pictures, digging through personal items, and a lot of vodka, the man begins to remember that he is a middle school science teacher named Ryland Grace.

Grace was also a molecular biologist before he was a teacher. He was hired by the government to study Astrophage, a microorganism discovered on the sun’s surface. The Astrophage is beginning to dim the sun, and in 30 years could result in global cooling and the death of much of Earth’s population.

A Journey To Save The World

The Astrophage is infecting all other stars close to the sun except for one, Tau Ceti. A three-person team of scientists is sent into space, on a journey 11.5 light-years away, to investigate and hopefully save mankind. The catch is that there’s no way home and that everyone involved knows that this is a suicide mission. That plan is named Project Hail Mary.

Project Hail Mary is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Andy Weir, author of The Martian. The film’s script is written by Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods, Bad Times at the El Royale) and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie and Spider-Verse franchises).

The sci-fi adventure film has a budget of nearly $200 million, so it’s visually gorgeous. What makes it special, though, is the relationship between Grace and his alien bro Rocky.

Project Hail Mary Is A Bump-Fisting Buddy Movie

Once Grace reaches Tau Ceti, he meets up with an alien spacecraft. Through dancing, jazz hands, fist bumps, and Grace learning that Rocky communicates via echolocation and musical tones, he creates a translation device to help them communicate. Grace names Rocky himself after his rock-like appearance.

Ryland Grace has been lost his entire life. He was once a respected scientist, but now teaches at a junior high. He is single with no pets or immediate family, and he doesn’t commit to anything. He hides behind jokes and sarcastic charm. Rocky is a mechanic and also the sole survivor on his spacecraft. He and his now-dead crew came from the planet Eridian, and Rocky was also sent to try to save his sun.

After years of isolation, Grace and Rocky originally bond over the fact that they no longer have to be alone. They also enjoy each other’s company and agree to work together.

What’s interesting is that Grace, as a character, grows solely through his interactions with Rocky. The decisions he makes in the second half of the film can only happen through his growth as a person. Rocky sticks to Grace like glue from the moment they meet, but you can tell Grace is holding back because he knows that Rocky is working towards going back to Eridian, while Grace will never see Earth again.

One Of Ryan Gosling’s Best Performances

Ryan Gosling has delivered many mesmerizing and powerful performances throughout his career. Ryland Grace is one of his best. Gosling is able to bring in so many elements from other roles he’s portrayed, but he’s incredibly funny here, understandably terrified, and perhaps the most emotional he’s ever been in any recent on-screen role.

His take on Grace is subtle at times, but you always seem to know how he feels or what he’s thinking, even though often no one is talking. That makes the film not only more heartbreaking but also more rewarding in the long run.

Andy Weir and Drew Goddard have written Project Hail Mary, which entertains on several levels. The film is surprisingly goofy, which is meant in the most complimentary way. The concept is already intriguing, but the film takes some unexpected turns in its second half. Grace is piecing his memories back together throughout the film, so you’ll see all of the drama of space happening for a bit, and then we’ll get a flashback of how Grace got to be the final member of the Project Hail Mary scientist team.

The Most Satisfying Ending Of Any Modern Hollywood Movie

It’s Grace’s bond with Rocky that truly hijacks the film and sends it barreling into one of the most satisfying finales of recent memory. This is an adventure that makes you laugh for its first half, cry during its second, and sends you out of the theater with a big ass smile on your face and your heart full. It’s the feel-good film of the year.

Project Hail Mary is a prime example of why cinemaphiles love going to the theater. If popcorn flicks are capable of being intellectually stimulating, incredibly emotional, and monumentally worthwhile, then Project Hail Mary is the ultimate popcorn flick.

Project Hail Mary is now playing in theaters. See it in IMAX if you’re able to.

The flow of new movies to Peacock has slowed down considerably now that March is in the final third of the month.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t some entertaining films to watch — it just takes more effort to find them.

Luckily, the Watch With Us team has already done the work for you by bringing together the three best Peacock movies to binge-watch this weekend.

Our picks include a recent action film, a cult classic comedy and a romantic drama.

‘The Beekeeper’ (2024)

If you were expecting The Beekeeper to be a compelling exploration of the life of an apiculturist, then you’re going to be disappointed. This is a Jason Statham film, not some arthouse flick. Adam Clay (Statham) does take care of honeybees, but in this world, the Beekeepers are a secretive branch of the intelligence community who have a reputation for doing anything and everything to protect the nation.

Adam was happily in retirement until scammers stole the life savings of his friend, Eloise Parker (Phylicia Rashad), and framed her for the theft of charity funds. These people destroyed Eloise’s life, and now Adam will call upon every resource the Beekeepers can spare so he can hunt them down and avenge his friend. But once Adam sets out on his rampage, it inevitably makes him a target of some powerful people.

The Beekeeper is streaming on Peacock.

‘Death Becomes Her’ (1992)

Death Becomes Her isn’t as well-known as some of Robert Zemeckis‘ other films, but this was the first movie he made after the Back to the Future trilogy was complete. Bruce Willis stars as Ernest Menville, a plastic surgeon torn between two lovers: Madeline Ashton (Meryl Streep) and Helen Sharp (Goldie Hawn).

Madeline and Helen were frenemies before the word was widely popularized, and they’ll do anything to outdo each other. When Lisle von Rhuman (Isabella Rossellini) promises the women a potion that can make them eternally young, they both go for it. However, they didn’t bother to ask the true price of that immortality until it was too late. And this is one party favor that they can’t return, no matter how much damage they take along the way.

Death Becomes Her is streaming on Peacock.

‘The Photograph’ (2020)

There are two romances at the heart of The Photograph, and both are linked together despite taking place decades apart. In the present, journalist Michael Block (LaKeith Stanfield) embarks on an investigation into the life of a photographer, Christina Eames (Chanté Adams). But when Michael meets Christina’s daughter, Mae Morton (Issa Rae), he immediately pursues a romantic relationship with her.

In the past, Christina had a complicated courtship with Isaac Jefferson (Rob Morgan), and the fallout from that relationship is felt in the present. And despite being a good fit for each other, Michael and Mae may be facing insurmountable circumstances that could separate them forever.

The Photograph is streaming on Peacock.

By Robert Scucci
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1980’s The Psychotronic Man is one of those films that should go on your watch list if you’re a creative type who deals with crippling amounts of self-doubt. It’s not a great movie. It’s grainy, rough around the edges, and acted just well enough to pass as a forgotten B-movie with a $175,000 budget. Not only was it personally financed by Peter G. Spelson, who wrote, produced, and starred in it, it was also shot illegally, completely outside of the studio system.

At the time of its production, Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley discouraged filmmaking in the city because many movies coming out were cynical, and he didn’t want Chicago portrayed in a negative light. Instead of giving up on his project, Spelson went ahead and made the movie anyway. All of the downtown scenes with shootouts and car chases were done without permission, without notice, and without apology, perfectly illustrating what you can accomplish through guerilla filmmaking.

And we’re not talking about Bowfinger-level trickery either. People could have seriously gotten killed if they found themselves caught in the middle of an unsanctioned chase involving fake police cars barreling through city streets at reckless speeds unannounced.

The Movie Isn’t That Great

What’s unfortunate about The Psychotronic Man is that its production values leave a lot to be desired. The chase scenes are actually solid, all things considered, but the rest of the film plays out like a scrapped episode of The X-Files. While this is a common trap when a single person is running the show (see also: Neil Breen, Tommy Wiseau), there’s still something to appreciate here on a molecular level. Some guy wanted to make a movie, didn’t necessarily know how to, and did it anyway.

The final product, as you would expect, is a total punisher, and you generally have to be a fan of B-movies to even get your foot in the door. You have to squint a little, read between the lines, and imagine the film it could have been with proper studio backing to truly enjoy it.

The film revolves around a troubled man named Rocky Foscoe (Peter G. Spelson), a barber on the verge of a mental break. He drinks heavily, then drives around, blacks out, and loses track of long stretches of time. During these blackout periods, he insists that his car starts flying, but nobody believes him, not even his wife (Lindsey Novak), because he’s the worst kind of alcoholic. When Rocky complains about his issues to Dr. Stenberg (Paul Marvel), his concerns are brushed off because there’s no tangible way to prove his claims.

Desperate to retrace his steps and prove he’s not going crazy, Rocky goes back to the road where he first experienced the phenomenon and has a run-in with an old man who believes him. When Rocky has another episode, the old man attacks him, but Rocky kills him with his mind. No special effects are used for these sequences, so again, you have to use your imagination.

There’s Really Not Much Else To It

As Rocky’s behavior escalates in The Psychotronic Man, everybody eventually catches on, confirming he’s not just some looney drunk trying to justify his blackouts. Once it becomes clear that he’s incredibly dangerous, and that his latent subconscious powers pose a threat to the physical world for real, the chase is on, and everything goes off the rails.

The chase sequences are the best parts of The Psychotronic Man because they’re basically real. Real cars on real Chicago streets. These shots were all stolen and done completely on the sneak. It’s a miracle some random pedestrian didn’t get picked off while these scenes were filmed, and even crazier to think that at any moment the production could have been shut down, with Peter G. Spelson getting thrown in jail for reckless endangerment and breaking God knows how many other laws in the process.

I don’t care whether you like this movie, love it, hate it, or never plan to watch it. It takes a massive amount of balls to just say “screw it” and do the thing you want with no regard for the consequences. For that reason alone, I admire this film because it proves that sometimes all you need to do is take a risk and believe in yourself if you want to see your vision realized. Nobody else is going to do it for you. 

But I’d be lying if I said it was even a good B-movie. It’s okay. I don’t regret watching it, and I’m glad it exists. Part of me wishes it had a bigger budget because the concept is cool, but there just weren’t enough resources to hold it together.

As of this writing, you can stream The Psychotronic Man for free on Tubi.