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Catherine O’Hara’s 10 Best ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Episodes, Ranked
When you have a long-spanning, well-established, illustrious career, creating another iconic character in your later years may not be realistic. But then, Catherine O’Hara defied that. She didn’t just play another significant role; she crafted what is perhaps her most beloved character of all time. When you see an image of Moira Rose, you can hear it. From her distinct made-up dialect with signature cadence to memorable quotes that live rent-free in the pop culture lexicon, O’Hara’s role on Schitt’s Creek was a glorious celebration of comedy.
O’Hara’s passing came as quite a shock to all who loved her. It’s allowed us to reflect on her brilliant career and the impact she made on our lives. When it came to Schitt’s Creek, from start to finish, it was a pitch-perfect comedy, produced in part by O’Hara’s Moira. Throughout her six seasons, these Moira episodes stand out as, well, simply the best.
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“Motel Review”
Season 3, Episode 8
One thing we know Moira Rose is not is a working woman in menial jobs. Don’t ever expect her to do a job a pedestrian might take on. But sometimes, hard times require hard decisions. In this Season 3 episode, the motel receives a particularly negative review: “I was served by an intimidating woman at the front desk, with an unrecognizable accent, and scary-looking attire.” Well, while the first part could have been about Stevie Budd (Emily Hampshire), the second part is most certainly about Moira. So, what is she doing manning the front desk? With Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy) running an errand and Stevie forcing a reluctant Moira to help out with the easy task of simply sitting at the front desk and helping guests, our beloved Moira botches it hardcore.
Moira is of no particular help when a guest seeks to check in, sloughing off that guest’s many requests. When Johnny learns how this review might negatively affect the motel, he forces his wife to make amends with the guest. Moira’s highest points in the episode are watching her muster up enough of a facade to keep the catty side at bay. This is not a position she wants to be put in, but this motel is their only hope. She must right her wrongs. Most employees offer service with a smile. Moira provides service with a smirk. A big part of this episode is seeing Moira and Johnny work through their marital issues in this new confined situation. They need their space! An episode built on relationships and the frustrations that come with them; even our favorite couple had their ups and downs.
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“RIP Moira Rose”
Season 4, Episode 5
It might be hard to find the humor of this episode, given O’Hara’s passing, but this Season 4 episode epitomized the Moira we grew to love. Rumors circulate that TV’s Moira Rose died. As the news spreads, it brings worry to the citizens of Schitt’s Creek, only for immense joy to come when they learn she’s alive and well. Online, the instant attention brings flattering condolences and complimentary messages, which, of course, she adores. But when a reporter arrives in town for a story, Moira is forced to reconcile her life in Schitt’s Creek.
Moira must decide what’s worse: that there is only one reporter, or that the reporter will see that she lives, in her own words, in “a Podunk motel”. Using a darker tone to discuss mortality, Schitt’s Creek puts death on display through the lens of celebrity. Watching Moira’s downward spiral from joy to sadness is quite genuine and honest. While we all may wish to know how our loved ones may react to our own passing, the reality might end up being a tough pill to swallow. Moira’s descent into her downward spiral is one of the rare moments when the show balances a range of emotions to convey something refreshing.
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“The Rollout”
Season 4, Episode 11
Generally, no one wants to do jury duty, so the concept of Moira having to sit through jury duty in this community is hilarious in and of itself. Upon learning that she and Jocelyn Schitt (Jennifer Robertson) have to sit through jury duty, she prepares every excuse in the book to get herself out of it. That is, until the case piqued her interest. So, what could this case be about that Moira no longer wants to perjure herself for? Embezzlement. Well, this one hit close to home! Moira has a mission on her mind, and she’s not going to go down easy.
Since this is Schitt’s Creek, Moira is absolutely not going to get what she wants. Moira so desperately wants vicarious revenge on the business manager who robbed the Roses that she overcompensates. Fortunately for the Canadian justice system, she loses her temper, tells the truth, and gets dismissed. This episode was a fun buddy moment for the mothers of the town as they continue to develop their bond as an odd couple. Moira’s engagement with the mundane is part of what makes the latter seasons special. Moira is an example of the extreme actions we wish we could achieve but never dare execute.
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“Moira’s Nudes”
Season 2, Episode 9
The concept of our nudes leaking and circling the World Wide Web is terrifying. Now, when it’s Moira Rose, it’s just a brilliantly funny concept. During Season 2, Moira goes up against Jocelyn for a town council position. Upon learning that her nudes are out, the technologically inept Moira tasks David (Dan Levy) and Stevie to find and delete them. But when they can’t find them, Moira’s true feelings come out. She’s not necessarily upset that her nudes may be circulating; she’s distressed that they’re missing. Why? If they’re missing, the memorial to her youth is lost.
The premise of asking her son to even locate those photos is funny. But to then see them as a highlight of her past is a pretense to her personality and mindset. As Moira comes to realize the impact of these lost photos, she wants to prevent anyone else from enduring this pain. So, she gives young Stevie advice. She famously tells Stevie to take a thousand naked pictures of herself and post them online, so her future self and children can look back fondly. Moira had given out a lot of advice throughout the series, but this one takes the cake.
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“Finding David”
Season 2, Episode 1
Not everyone took to relocating to Schitt’s Creek well. Case in point, David Rose. In the Season 2 premiere, the Roses are on the hunt to find David. The reason he disappears is that, believing he’d be escaping Schitt’s Creek soon, the sale of the town doesn’t go through. While some genuinely care about David’s whereabouts, Moira is also concerned that he’s supporting himself at her expense. In her mind, that cannot happen. Further, what’s more distressing than her missing son is her missing bag. We’ve seen her in hysterics over her prized possessions before, but this one was peak Moira.
Having a conniption that her brown crocodile bag, which her mother gave her, had been stolen by her missing son, it’s telling what her priorities lie. As much as Johnny attempts to calm her down, alerting her to the many other brown bags she owns, it’s this bag she demands. The hysterics are part of the character because most of us understand the absurdity of her situation and how she’s simply overreacting. But the way she alludes to the bag as if it were one of her children, even though her actual kid is missing, makes it simply hilarious. These early moments are crucial to her eventual character building.
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“Life Is a Cabaret”
Season 5, Episode 14
There’s something so endearing about our favorite characters putting on a show. Whether it be the kids of Glee or the kids of High School Musical: The Musical the Series, it brings us back to our own high school theater days. Now, imagine that type of scotch tape production in a community theater lens. Schitt’s Creek lets the adults live out their theater fantasies. Schitt’’ Creek opted to put on a production of the John Kander and Fred Ebb classic Cabaret. A very meta selection, the lead-up to the production featured some brilliant moments, including Alexis Rose (Annie Murphy) auditioning with “A Little Bit Alexis.” In the Season 5 finale, it’s opening night, and like any production, nothing can actually go perfectly. With Stevie suddenly going MIA, director Moira Rose is ready and able to step into the role of Sally Bowles.
TV’s Moira Rose had been chomping at the bit to prove she’s a star, but for this production, she kept her expertise lead her to direct. No one was going to steal her thunder. Not even the announcement of David and Patrick Brewer’s (Noah Reid) engagement. But with Stevie missing, in the mother-of-the-year’s opinion, because David spilled his secret, Moira could be the hero without looking like an egomaniac in the lead role. Moira arrives in full costume because the show must go on! But as Stevie finally returns, ready to bring the house down with “Maybe This Time,” there’s a sense of disappointment from Moira.
In perfect Moira fashion, she passes off her costume as silly, awkward cosplay. But as everyone else revels in praise and glory, opening night also becomes closing night for her big film comeback, as she learns it has been shelved. Having divulged that it was the only thing saving her from an emotional spiral, you can’t help but feel for Moira. This episode, which has some funny moments, is Moira at her most vulnerable. O’Hara’s ability to open Moira up to genuine pain and disappointment through the guise of humor is the work of an extraordinary performer. Moira’s depth had been fully achieved.
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“The Crowening”
Season 5, Episode 1
As Schitt’s Creek delighted devoted fans, the team began sprinkling in running gags that became a gift every time they popped up. For Moira, and her acting career, the best running bit came with her involvement with The Crows Have Eyes film franchise. Highlighting the lengths to which Moira would go to resurrect her career, the first time the fictional horror film appears is in Season 3, when she auditioned for The Crows Have Eyes II. We know she turned it down as she’d have to pay her way to the filming location and live with a local family. Flash forward to the Season 5 premiere, and Moira is back in action as she’s accepted the role of Dr. Clara Mandrake, a respected ornithologist turned human-crow hybrid. Not only is this our favorite mother’s big comeback vehicle, but we also get to see her filming the low-budget project in Bosnia, The Crows Have Eyes III: The Crowening.
As expected, Moira is Moira. She has numerous script revisions that the young director has no interest in taking on. While he claims it’s “an apocalyptic fantasy about mutant crows,” Moira sees it as “a timely allegory about prejudice.” Bless her heart. As she tries to litter her soap opera experience, it just makes the viewing experience even more bizarre. Watching O’Hara decked out like a bird, playing it up in a nest in front of a green screen, was comedy gold. In a feature with Vulture at the time, O’Hara was revealed to have had “free rein” to create Dr. Mandrake’s look. Learning how much input the actress had with this arc was extraordinary. What made it better was seeing the payoff in Season 6, with the local premiere, which was simply divine. Decked out with a Merlot carpet and the support of the town, it truly was a full-circle moment.
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“Our Cup Runneth Over”
Season 1, Episode 1
Schitt’s Creek would not be the legendary series it became without a pitch-perfect pilot. A good pilot must set up the series to come and entice us to become invested. Diving straight into the raid of the Rose’s mansion, we saw the high-strung anxiety from the quartet as all of their beloved belongings were ripped from their hands. As we watch the wealth disappear before their eyes, we begin to learn about each character’s quirks and how they react to tragedy. O’Hara brought instant hysteria. First, we see her with designer bags on her person, only for us to see her servants packing up her personal items. And by that, I mean her many wigs. And no, the wigs don’t get along with one another. When the Roses learn that there is one asset remaining, and no, not the kids, the entire series officially begins.
Johnny purchased the town as a joke for David, and now that joke was their saving grace. Schitt’s Creek became their home and our place to join our new favorite revision family. By the time we reach the town, we get to see Moira on full display in her complete disgust, insults flying in only a manner Moira could hurl. Yet it was all part of the comedy, watching his wealthy woman try to get used to her biggest fear—being poor. From watching her maneuver a lightbulb in a drawer to living so close to her kids, Moira is being Moira. Though she jokes about not waking up and about nailing the coffin shut, if only Episode 1 Moira could see herself in Met Gala-inspired regalia in the finale.
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“Family Dinner”
Season 2, Episode 2
While we eventually saw the Roses develop into a beautiful family unit, it was during the first few seasons that we saw the quartet’s disconnect. Yet, the more that they were forced to spend time together, the closer they eventually became. In the Season 2 episode, Moira chose to cook dinner to prove she could indeed cook. In an attempt to continue a family tradition, Moira planned to prepare her “family’s” enchilada recipe. Enlisting David to be her essentially sous chef, resulting in a chaotic scene that left us all in stitches.
While in the kitchen, mother dearest instructs her son to follow the recipe. Of course, he takes it all far too literally. Now, they may not be elite chefs, but the term “fold in the cheese” held them up as they could not fathom what it meant. As Moira tried to play coy, David grew angry. And as David’s rage rose, Moira began to panic. From literally believing one must fold the tiny shreds of cheddar like a piece of paper to Moira avoiding answering her son’s question, the scene played out exactly how you’d expect two individuals who never once stepped foot in a kitchen to occur. The zinger of the scene, “David, what does burning smell like?” served as a perfect button. This episode showcased Moira’s attempt at domesticity, which we all knew was a doomed venture. And that’s the comedy of Moira in the early seasons.
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“Wine and Roses”
Season 1, Episode 6
There are quite a few iconic moments that came out of the first season of Schitt’s Creek, but the moment that put the series on the map was the Herb Ertlinger (Richard Waugh) wine commercial. The sixth episode put Moira back on screen only for her to own her flop. Specializing in fruit wine, Herb was eager to have Moira serve as the winery’s spokeswoman. With an ego boosted, Moira is all in, believing this would be her acting comeback. If only it were that easy. What resulted was one of the funniest scenes in the entire series.
The brilliance of the writing was the name of the man and his winery. An already peculiar name, even some of the best in diction might get tongue-tied while attempting to say “Herb Ertlinger.” But Moira, through all her delusional confidence, goes all in with the mispronunciation, causing a domino effect of flubs. The result was sheer hilarity. Now, mind you, the woman was quite tipsy, having sampled the vino at the unpretentious winery. O’Hara’s nuanced subtlety mirrors the brilliance we remember her bringing to the assortment of Christopher Guest films she starred in. Moira was a character we laughed at, but genuinely rooted for in the world of acting. Thanks to this commercial, it was a sweet taste of where the former soap star could go in the future. And as we’ve discussed, shine a spotlight on Moira, and she dazzles.
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Ryan Murphy Quietly Made a Horror Prequel to an Iconic Jack Nicholson Movie 6 Years Ago
Whenever Ryan Murphy releases a horror project, you know to expect visual splendor and outrageous shocks. So, when he was involved in a prequel to the cult classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the series was so tonally divorced from the original that it wasn’t immediately recognizable as a prequel. But, this means you can indulge in the progression of Nurse Ratched’s tyranny without ever watching Milos Forman‘s film. Murphy’s Ratched is its own diabolical fare, one that delves into the origin story of the titular character without shying away from body horror and problems in the medical industry despite its glamorous sheen.
In the original film, Mildred Ratched was played brilliantly by Louise Fletcher, who exacted rigid control over a psychiatric hospital until Jack Nicholson‘s Randle McMurphy and his rebellious ways were admitted. In Ratched, Sarah Paulson takes over the helm of the soon-to-be nurse tyrant, and we are whisked back to when she blackmails her way into a position at Lucia State Hospital. Though her motivations are obscure, they have something to do with a man named Edmund (Finn Wittrock) being held in the basement for killing four priests, and as she navigates the hospital, we meet characters like the easily-manipulated head of the hospital, Mr. Hanover (Jon Jon Briones), the suspicious head nurse, Betsy (Judy Davis), and poised campaign manager, Gwendolyn (Cynthia Nixon).
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If you have watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, then you may recognize hints of Mildred’s characterization in the newer show. Paulson’s Mildred is itching for the control she lacks, manipulating her way around the hospital and incrementally gaining power over the officials — particularly Mr. Hanover — who is far too busy with his personal ambitions to even realize he is being puppeteered. Her demeanor is cold and calculating like the original character, but we also witness many more emotional paroxysms that keep the show from being too predictable. However, the premise of a villain climbing up the ranks with her own ulterior motives is a timeless enough conceit that makes Ratched something you can easily watch on its own, and you may be better off for it.
While it is fascinating to consider how Paulson’s Mildred could turn into Fletcher’s, Murphy’s distinct style offers a viewing experience so unlike the original that it should be considered its own piece. Paulson rocks a bold red lip and egregiously fabulous outfits as she struts into the extravagant set of the spa-turned-hospital, casting a glossy excess on everything. This is contrasted neatly with gruesome body horror (including a gnarly lobotomy, so be warned) and an overall atmosphere of creepiness. It’s a delicious mix of flamboyant and macabre, one that visually encapsulates the show’s commentary on the hidden corruption of authority figures.
Sarah Paulson Brings Her Own Touch To Nurse Ratched’s Horrifying Evolution
If Ratched were to be more faithful to the source material, then Paulson would have an even more complicated job on her hands. Fortunately, the show’s departure allows Paulson to add her own flair to the character, and she is as magnetic as always with her emotionless face and expressive eyes. As the tension culminates in major narrative beats, Paulson then whips out her ability to crack viscerally and abruptly, uncovering the viciousness that hides behind the seemingly unflappable eyes of Mildred. She conveys the nurse’s frightening lack of humanity and care for a patient’s life with the subtle naïveté of the younger character, turning her into an effective anti-hero we cannot tear our eyes from.
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Throughout the series, Paulson’s Mildred also goes toe-to-toe with head nurse Betsy, who is acutely suspicious of the new nurse’s motivations and rightly so. Davis is always hilarious in any role, and Betsy is no exception, as she becomes a frustrating and obstinate thorn in Mildred’s side at the beginning. On the other hand, Nixon’s performance as the charming Gwendolyn is an endearing reprieve from Mildred’s utter darkness, and she shares delightful chemistry with Paulson on-screen. You wouldn’t expect Gwendolyn as Mildred’s love interest, but their relationship gave us a sensual scene worth savouring that involves oysters… oh, and fleshes out Mildred’s character, of course.
Whether you’re familiar with the source material or not, Ratched is a thrilling watch. It is essentially an American Horror Story installment of the cult classic original, one that imagines a villain origin story for a character while standing on its own as a Murphy production. With Paulson’s unsettling charisma at the forefront, the show questions whether monstrous figures like Mildred are born or made, while dousing us in the ghastly splendor of medical malpractice.
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Johnny Knoxville says “Jackass 5” will be 'the last one,' teases 'a f—ing train wreck'
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The TV show “Jackass” premiered on MTV in 2000 and has spawned an entire franchise.
Thriller movies have been around since practically the very beginning of cinema, but the filmmakers of the 1980s made significant contributions to the genre that have helped make it what it is today. Defined by their slick aesthetics, gritty narratives, and intense explorations of violence and human psychology, these movies now rank among the most popular and celebrated of all time, but not all of them started that way. In fact, many of the most beloved ’80s thrillers were ill-received in their day, but have since grown into widely appreciated cultural landmarks.
That’s really quite an achievement, because not all classics that were well-received still hold up in front of modern audiences. Whether it’s because of stereotypical characterizations or dated moral arguments, so many once-popular films have become practically unwatchable for audiences today. But read on, and you’ll discover our handpicked selection of some truly timeless ‘80s thriller movies that have aged like fine wine, becoming increasingly resonant with the passage of time.
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‘The Thing’ (1982)
Directed by John Carpenter and written by Bill Lancaster, The Thing is a sci-fi horror thriller based on John W. Campbell Jr.’s 1938 novella Who Goes There? Set in an Antarctic research base, the film follows a group of American researchers who encounter a shapeshifting alien life-form and soon descend into paranoia as they suspect each other of being the “Thing” in disguise. Kurt Russell leads the ensemble cast, with A. Wilford Brimley, T. K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur, Donald Moffat, Joel Polis, and Thomas G. Waites in supporting roles
When it was first released in 1982, The Thing was critically panned and failed at the box office, though it did earn some praise even then for its impressive special effects. However, it’s only with the passage of time that the film has become appreciated as the masterpiece it is. Blending psychological storytelling and character drama with intriguing sci-fi concepts, the film is now regarded as one of the greatest horror films of all time, and it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2025.
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‘Blade Runner’ (1982)
Directed by Ridley Scott, Blade Runner is a dystopian sci-fi thriller adapted from Philip K. Dick‘s 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Set in a futuristic Los Angeles where synthetic humans called replicants are bio-engineered to work on space colonies, the movie stars Harrison Ford as former cop Rick Deckard, who is hired to hunt down a group of fugitive replicants who have escaped back to Earth. Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos star in other key roles.
In its day, Blade Runner was a box office disappointment and a highly divisive film among critics, earning praise for its complexity and visuals and criticism for its lack of action. Since then, however, the film has been re-evaluated as a sci-fi masterpiece, a successful synthesis of the cyberpunk and neo-noir genres that laid the foundations for several subsequent works. In 1993, the movie was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, and it was followed by a sequel, Blade Runner 2049, in 2017, as well as a trilogy of short films and a 2021 anime series, Blade Runner: Black Lotus.
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‘Scarface’ (1983)
Directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, Scarface is a crime thriller starring Al Pacino as Cuban refugee-turned-crime lord Tony Montana. A remake of the 1932 film, the movie chronicles Tony’s rise to the top of Miami’s drug trade and subsequent fall caused by his own ego and paranoia. Besides Pacino, the film also stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in lead roles.
Scarface was a box office hit in its day, but it was also widely panned by critics for its violence, profanity, and perceived offenses against the Cuban-American community. Later generations, however, have been more accepting of its characters as individuals and not a representation of the community as a whole, and its brutal, hyper-violent narrative style has become a benchmark for gangster tragedies. Masterfully directed and impeccably performed, Scarface is now regarded as one of the greatest crime films ever made, and the role of Tony Montana is easily one of Pacino’s most iconic.
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‘The Terminator’ (1984)
Directed and co-written by James Cameron, The Terminator is a sci-fi action thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular character, a cyborg assassin from a dystopian future. The ruthless killing machine is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), a woman whose child is destined to be a hero in the fight against the hostile AI Skynet, but it’s followed by human soldier Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), who attempts to protect her and preserve the timeline. The movie also features Lance Henriksen, Paul Winfield, and Earl Boen in supporting roles.
The Terminator is now regarded as a decade-defining film of the 1980s, but its critical reception at the time of its premiere was mixed at best. It was, however, a huge box office success, amassing a massive fan following and establishing James Cameron as one of cinema’s most popular filmmakers. Since then, The Terminator has spawned a successful multimedia franchise that includes multiple sequels, games, TV shows, and comics. In 2008, the movie was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984)
A supernatural slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street was written and directed by Wes Craven, and it’s most notable for being the movie that introduced the iconic horror character Freddy Krueger. Set in a suburban town, the film revolves around a group of teenagers who are stalked by the monstrous villain (played by Robert Englund), who kills people by entering their dreams. The movie stars Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, and Johnny Depp in his film debut.
A Nightmare on Elm Street was a critical and commercial success when it first hit screens in 1984, launching the franchise that now includes six sequels, a remake, a TV show, and a crossover film with the Friday the 13th franchise. A surreal horror film that expertly walks the line between dream and reality, the movie’s reputation and following have steadily grown over the decades, and it’s widely regarded as one of the greatest slasher films ever made. The film has had an undeniable impact on the horror movie genre, and it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2021.
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‘Manhunter’ (1986)
Written and directed by Michael Mann, Manhunter is a crime thriller film adapted from Thomas Harris’s 1981 novel Red Dragon, most noted for being the first movie to feature Harris’s iconic villain, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (spelled “Lecktor” in the film). Starring William Petersen as FBI profiler Will Graham and Brian Cox as Lecktor, the film follows Graham on an investigation into a deadly serial killer, which forces him to seek advice from the incarcerated Lecktor, whom he captured after a traumatic attack. The movie also stars Tom Noonan, Dennis Farina, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, and Stephen Lang.
Though 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs was the movie that made Hannibal Lecter a pop culture icon, Brian Cox’s performance as the character was one of the few things critics liked about Manhunter when it first premiered in 1986. The movie was a box office bomb and didn’t receive much favorable attention back then, but it has since built a cult following and been re-evaluated as a brilliant work of psychological storytelling. With its uniquely stylish visuals, pulse-pounding music, and nuanced performances, Manhunter is now regarded as one of Michael Mann’s greatest films and one of the best psychological thrillers of the 1980s.
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‘Predator’ (1987)
Directed by John McTiernan and written by Jim and John Thomas, Predator is a classic sci-fi action horror movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Alan “Dutch” Schaefer, who leads an elite paramilitary unit into a Central American rainforest. Tasked with rescuing a local cabinet minister on behalf of the CIA, the team finds themselves stalked by an alien hunter who picks them off one by one using its advanced technology and unmatched brutality. Besides Schwarzenegger, the movie also stars Elpidia Carrillo, Carl Weathers, Richard Chaves, Sonny Landham, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, and Shane Black, with Kevin Peter Hall as the Predator.
Despite mixed reviews, Predator was a massive box office success in its day and went on to earn an Academy Award nomination for its brilliant visual effects. Retrospectively hailed as one of the best films of the decade, the movie has had a profound impact on pop culture and spawned a successful media franchise that includes multiple films, novels, video games, and more. Sharply directed, highly suspenseful, and anchored by Schwarzenegger’s charismatic lead performance, the original Predator is now regarded as one of the greatest action movies ever made, and it’s still a favorite of audiences worldwide.
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‘Die Hard’ (1988)
Also directed by John McTiernan, Die Hard is an action thriller based on Roderick Thorp’s 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever. Starring Bruce Willis, the film follows NYC detective John McClane (Willis) on a Christmas Eve trip to Los Angeles, where he hopes to reunite with his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia). But John’s plans go out the window when he finds himself caught up in a hostage situation orchestrated by the charismatic international criminal Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). The movie also stars Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, De’voreaux White, William Atherton, and more in key roles.
Like most of the movies on this list, Die Hard wasn’t exactly a critical darling when it first premiered in 1988, but it became a big commercial success and went on to earn four Academy Award nominations. Now hailed as one of the greatest action movies of all time, the film is a gripping, suspenseful actioner with sharp humor, punchy one-liners, and captivating performances, particularly by Willis and Rickman. The movie’s reputation has only grown in the years since its release, and it has since spawned a massive franchise that includes four sequels, though the first is still the best.
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July 15, 1988
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132 minutes
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Jeb Stuart, Steven E. de Souza
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Joel Silver
Donald Trump’s 2026 SOTU
State of Confusion!!!
Chaos Erupts As Trump Goes After Dems
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Donald Trump turned his State of the Union into an all-out brawl Tuesday night as he attacked Democrats, calling them “crazy” and accusing them of cheating elections.
Trump severely divided the room by asking the audience to stand if they believed America’s first mission was to protect American citizens. Many Democrats remained seated while Trump scowled at them.
“You should be ashamed of yourselves,” he said.
At one point, Rep. Ilhan Omar shouted, “You’ve killed Americans” … to which Trump repeated, “You should be ashamed of yourself.”
Earlier, Trump went specifically after Nancy Pelosi.
During a rare bipartisan applause about not letting politicians profit from insider information, Trump was taken aback by the support he was getting from across the aisle.
Trump on calling for a stop to congressional insider trading: “Did Nancy Pelosi stand up? Doubt it.” pic.twitter.com/N4HaMX6pZl
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He said, “They stood up, and I can’t believe it.”
He added, “Did Nancy Pelosi stand up if she’s here?”
Nancy served as the 52nd speaker of the House of Representatives and is set to retire from office in January 2027. This was the last SOTU of her career, but Trump couldn’t help but take one more jab.
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Robert De Niro bursts into tears over Trump dividing the U.S.: 'We have to save the country'
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“You have to lift people up,” the legendary actor told MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace. “You have to bring them together, period. You can’t divide people.”
Only a few months remain until The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s theatrical release, and its plot may have accidentally leaked. This Nintendo Illumination feature will have Mario (Chris Pratt and the gang go beyond the Mushroom Kingdom as Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) sets out to rescue his father, Bowser (Jack Black). But according to this leaked plot, there could be more to this rescue mission.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is based on the Super Mario Galaxy video game series, released in 2007. The film features the return of the first film’s original cast members, like Chris Pratt‘s Mario, Jack Black‘s Bowser, Anya Taylor-Joy‘s Princess Peach, and Charlie Day‘s Luigi, but it also introduces new characters, like Princess Rosalina, played by Brie Larson, and Bowser Jr., voiced by Benny Safdie. Nintendo and Illumination have released a handful of teasers and trailers, showcasing the Mario cinematic universe expanding with new locations and creatures, as well as some returning faces like Yoshi. But according to this latest plot, another iconic Mario character could be making its cinematic debut.
According to Polygon, the London-based cinema chain Everyman released a now-edited description for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It teased that Bowser Jr. has an ally in this latest feature, and that their goal is “world domination.” This character has never been shown in any of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s promotional material to date, and its voice actor has yet to be revealed. As of writing, the plot description in question has been wiped, but this is what it said on the website beforehand:
“After defeating Bowser and saving Brooklyn, Mario faces Wario and Bowser Jr.’s evil alliance. Now, alongside his friends and Yoshi, he must stop their plans for world domination.”
Wario’s appearance has yet to be fully confirmed. However, back in 2023, Black pitched in an interview that he wants Pedro Pascal to voice the popular character and be the villain in the sequel. He said:
“You know, what if there is a more powerful, more evil villain? Then I may need to be turned to help Mario and the rest to defend our universe against some other unseen force of evil. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Wario! Pedro Pascal is Wario.”
Who is Wario in ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ Franchise?
Wario is a character in Nintendo’s Mario franchise, who made his debut in 1992 in the Game Boy game Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. The character is known for his yellow outfit with purple overalls, with a hat with the letter “W” on it, and is seen as either an anti-hero or an antagonist in the franchise. Just like Mario, Charles Martinet voiced the character from 1993 to 2023. Alongside his Mario appearance, Wario has appeared in other games, including the Wario Land titles, the Super Smash Bros franchise, and Yoshi’s Island DS, just to name a few. Just like Mario has Luigi, Wario has his own parter in crime with Waluigi, though the appearance of either of them in the new film remains to be seen.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will open in theaters on April 1, 2026. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest updates.
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April 1, 2026
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Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
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Matthew Fogel
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Before this lil’ girl dressed to the 9s turned into a shining star, she was just runnin’ the concrete jungle with huge goals and aspirations …
Her success led to popular films like “Slums of Beverly Hills” and “American Pie.”
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Marc Maron bombed a comedy show so hard, he was sent home from Australia: 'I felt myself leave my body'
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“I’d been sober for about a year, and on that plane ride back, totally f—in’ got s—faced. Totally relapsed,” the comedian said.
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Prized Electric Guitar Goes Up For Auction …
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When you think of legendary rock guitarists, Eddie Van Halen immediately pops into your mind … and so do his equally famous Kramer Guitars — and one of them can now be all yours … but only if you have some very deep pockets!
That’s right … the late music virtuoso’s striped 1985 Kramer studio guitar is hitting the auction block on GottaHaveRockAndRoll.com starting today, through March 13.
And the piece of guitar history is expected to fetch between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000, with a starting bid of $700,000.
By the way, there’s a whole story behind this Van Halen guitar … Eddie presented his prized possession to a gentleman named Michael Gutierrez, who entered a 1985 contest during the NAMM guitar show.
The contest was titled, “One lucky winner will win one of Eddie Van Halen’s personally owned Kramer Guitars.”
More than 100,000 people signed up for it, and, guess what … Gutierrez was the lucky winner! And get this … he’s also the consignor in the auction, meaning he will deliver the guitar right to the highest bidder.
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