By Charlene Badasie
| Published 47 seconds ago

The 2013 thriller film Prisoners is directed by Denis Villeneuve from a script written by Aaron Guzikowski. It features an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Terrence Howard, Maria Bello, Paul Dano, and Melissa Leo. The story revolves around the Dover and Birch families, whose two young daughters go missing.

A Violent And Desperate Crime Thriller

Prisoners opens on Thanksgiving Day in a small suburban town, where the Dovers and Birches gather for a meal. Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) and Franklin Birch (Terrence Howard) are close friends, and their families spend the day together. During the festivities, the two youngest daughters, Anna Dover and Joy Birch, go missing while playing outside. Panic sets in, and the families contact the police.

Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) is assigned to the case and starts by investigating the girls’ last known activities, questioning neighbors and potential witnesses. A suspicious RV is identified, and its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), is brought in for questioning. However, due to his limited mental capacities, Loki is unable to extract meaningful information from him.

As days become weeks and the investigation stalls, Keller Dover becomes increasingly desperate and frustrated by the lack of progress. He becomes convinced that Alex Jones knows more than he’s letting on. In a moment of desperation, Keller abducts Alex and holds him captive in an abandoned building. He believes that by using force, he can extract information about the girls’ whereabouts in Prisoners.

Detective Loki discovers a maze pendant worn by one of the missing girls, which leads him to a suspect with a history of child abductions. However, he cannot directly link this suspect to the current case. Meanwhile, Franklin Birch struggles with Keller’s extreme actions, torn between his friendship and his sense of morality.

Nancy Birch (Viola Davis) also grapples with losing her daughter and the increasing tension within their group of friends. As Keller continues to interrogate Alex, he becomes increasingly violent and desperate. At the same time, Loki starts to uncover a web of secrets, including a history of abuse in the Jones family and connections to other child disappearances, bringing Prisoners to a shocking conclusion.

A Maze Worth Getting Lost In

Prisoners debuted at the Telluride Film Festival and was released in theaters in September 2013. The Hugh Jackman film received critical acclaim for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and thought-provoking themes. It currently holds an 81 percent critics score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes alongside an 87 percent audience score.

Prisoners also performed well at the global box office, earning over $122 million against a comparatively modest budget of $46 million. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal engaged in extensive research for the movie. Gyllenhaal spent time with detectives to prepare for his role, while Jackman explored the psychology of a desperate father.

The maze motif seen in promotional material and on the Prisoners movie poster is a visual metaphor for the characters’ journey through moral complexities. The project also marked the first time that Denis Villeneuve collaborated with cinematographer Roger Deakins, leading to a strong creative partnership that continued in subsequent films.

Notable Entries After Prisoners

Since Prisoners, Hugh Jackman has appeared in several movies across various genres. He reprised his role as Wolverine in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. He also starred in the 2015 sci-fi drama Chappie as Vincent Moore, an ex-military officer. The film revolves around a police robot imbued with artificial intelligence, which leads to ethical and philosophical dilemmas.

In a shift from Prisoner‘s thriller genre, Hugh Jackman took on the role of Blackbeard in the 2015 fantasy adventure film Pan. The movie serves as a prequel to the Peter Pan story and explores the origins of Peter and his rivalry with Blackbeard. Jackman also starred in the 2016 sports drama Eddie the Eagle as Bronson Peary, who serves as a coach and mentor to the aspiring British ski jumper.

Some of his other notable film credits include The Greatest Showman in 2017, Bad Education in 2019, Reminiscence in 2021, and The Son in 2022. Hugh Jackman’s post-Prisoners filmography demonstrates his versatility as an actor, with roles spanning various genres, from science fiction and superhero films to dramas, comedies, and musicals.

This diverse range of projects showcases his ability to tackle different types of characters and storytelling styles. But fans can still catch him in Prisoners, which is available on demand through YouTube, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.

Steely Dan carved out a unique place in music history, fueled by studio perfectionism, potent and ironic lyrics and a jazz-rock sensibility that scored mainstream success while creating a cult following. The duo of Donald Fagen on keyboards and vocals and the late Walter Becker on guitar, bass and vocals teamed up with a bevy of renowned studio musicians to create a lasting musical legacy that continues to find an audience years later.

The band took its name from a novelty toy mentioned in William S. Burroughs‘ 1959 novel Naked Lunch, if you know, you know. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2001 and have sold over 40 million albums globally. It’s quite a daunting task to rank such a prolific set of albums that define a genre with classic songs: “Do It Again,” “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Deacon Blues,” “Black Cow,” “My Old School.” “Peg,” and that’s just scratching the surface. Focusing on the 70s, here are Steely Dan’s studio albums ranked by songwriting, musicianship, and overall production.

6

‘Pretzel Logic’ (1974)

Steely Dan’s third album, Pretzel Logic, begins a shift in how the band approached recording in the studio. It was also the last album the group went on tour to support until the 2000s. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker both decided to focus on creating music in the studio and quit performing live. Jeff Porcaro, who went on to form Toto, played drums on all songs except “Night by Night,” which features Jim Gordon, best known for his work with Derek and the Dominos. Studio legends Chuck Rainey and Wilton Felder were brought in to play bass and The Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit adds backing vocals to three songs, including “Barrytown” and the catchy blues shuffle “Pretzel Logic.”

“Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the group’s most successful single. “Any Major Dude Will Tell You” is another classic peeled off the album, inspired by spending so much time recording in California. A cover of Duke Ellington’s “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo,” which gave the band some jazz cred, and the potent country music-inspired “With a Gun” both showcase the diversity of Pretzel Logic. It’s also the last album to feature the original members Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, who would later join The Doobie Brothers, and drummer/vocalist Jim Hodder.

5

‘Katy Lied’ (1975)

A new era of creativity and studio musicianship is evident on 1975’s Katy Lied. The album is an amalgamation of featured artists including a slew of guitarists, including Rick Derringer, Dean Parks, Elliott Randall and the first of many historic collaborations with jazz legend Larry Carlton, who adds signature licks on “Daddy Don’t Live in that New York City No More.” Outside of playing some bass and rhythm guitar, Walter Becker also contributed the guitar solos on “Black Friday” and “Bad Sneakers.” Rick Derringer laid down the memorable and fiery solo on “Chain Lightning.”

Jeff Porcaro handled all the drums minus “Any World (That I’m Welcome To),” played by studio guru Hal Blaine. Chuck Rainey and Wilton Felder were brought back into the fold to play bass on tracks along with Becker. Legendary vocalist Michael McDonald sings backing vocals on the album, clearly heard in “Bad Sneakers” and “Any World (That I’m Welcome To).” Donald Fagen and Walter Becker continued growth as lyricists shine in “Black Friday,” “Bad Sneakers,” and “Everyone’s Gone To The Movies,” an upbeat island-vibe song about pornography. The album has a clean sound that would only improve as the band continued to spend ample time in the recording studio. “Black Friday” still jumps out of the speakers.

4

‘Countdown to Ecstasy’ (1973)

Countdown to Ecstasy is Steely Dan’s second album, which spawned the quintessential tracks “Bodhisattva” and “My Old School,” for which guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter approached the solo like a saxophonist trying to make his guitar honk. The members of the band were the same from the debut, but Becker and Fagen began to bring in a few outside musicians to enhance the record, including guitarist Rick Derringer for the slide work in “Show Biz Kids.” Like the debut, Walter Becker played bass and added backing vocals and Jim Hodder played drums on every track.

At the time, Countdown to Ecstasy wasn’t as successful as their debut, but in time has earned appreciation with some fan-favorite deep cuts, including “The Boston Rag.” The tune shows off the group’s irreverent and playful lyric writing with the classic opening line: “Any news was good news / And the feeling was bad at home / I was out of my mind, and you were on the phone.” “My Old School” was inspired by a drug bust at Bard College, when Becker and Fagen were students: “It was still September when your daddy was quite surprised / To find you with the working girls in the county jail.” Countdown to Ecstasy feels and sounds like a band getting into a grove that would be short-lived by studio experimentation.

3

‘Can’t Buy a Thrill’ (1972)

Steely Dan’s debut album is an eclectic mix of rock, pop and jazz. The effort features three different lead vocalists: Donald Fagen, David Palmer and Jim Hodder, who also played drums on every track. Palmer lends his vocals on “Brooklyn (Owes the Charmer Under Me)” and the hit “Dirty Work.” Fagen leads the way on hits “Do It Again,” and “Reelin’ in the Years,” while Hodder sings lead on “Midnite Cruiser.” The album features the twin guitar attack of Denny Dias and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. Denny Dias used a rented Danelectro electic sitar for the memorable guitar solo on the Latin-tinged track “Do It Again,” while Baxter plays the classic lead on “Reelin’ in the Years.” Guitarist Denny Dias on his approach to playing in Steely Dan:

“I play jazz guitar in a rock-and-roll band and that’s all I’ve ever done.”

Can’t Buy a Thrill showed that Becker and Fagen were a potent songwriting force on the verge of taking the decade by storm. It marked the beginning of a glorious relationship the band had with Gary Katz, who produced every Steely Dan album through the 1980 release Gaucho. The album made an immediate splash, selling over 500-thousand copies in its first year and achieving platinum status in 1993, selling over one million copies.

2

‘The Royal Scam’ (1976)

The Royal Scam is a tour de force that captures Becker and Fagen hitting their stride as songwriters and entering a creative peak. The album’s lead track, “Kid Charlemagne,” was inspired by the rise and fall of notorious San Francisco LSD chemist Owsley Stanley: “Clean this mess up else we’ll all end up in jail / Those test tubes and the scale / Just get it all out of here / Is there gas in the car? / Yes, there’s gas in the car? / I think the people down the hall know who you are.” Larry Carlton plays the incredible guitar solo on the track widely considered to be among the best solos of all time. The jazz legend also plays on the energetic classic “Don’t Take Me Alive,” and “Everything You Did.”

Bernard Purdie played drums on all but two tracks on the album. The legendary soul and R&B drummer blessed the group with his signature style called the “Purdie Shuffle,” clearly heard on “The Fez,” Haitian Divorce,” and “Kid Charlemagne.” The title track is a six-minute opus that infectiously snakes along, highlighting Chuck Findley on trumpet. The Royal Scam is a brilliant album that showcases the maturing minds of Becker and Fagen and their obsession with studio perfection. It’s a flawless album that leads the duo to Aja.

1

‘Aja’ (1977)

Aja is one of the best sounding albums of all time. In fact, it won Best Engineered Recording — Non-Classical at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards in 1978. To this day, audio engineers and sound guys love to play this album to test speakers or prepare for soundcheck. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker used about 40 different musicians (including five different drummers on just seven songs) and many hours logged in the studio to get the sound and performances they wanted for their sixth studio album. The combination of more sophisticated songs and arrangements along with virtuoso performances and a nerdy level of high production standards was a perfect storm.

Fagen and Becker have many great quotable lyrics culled from every song on the album. The opening lines of “Black Cow:” “In the corner of my eye / I saw you at Rudy’s / You were very high / You were high.” The clever line in the chorus of “Josie,” “She’s a raw flame / A live wire / She prays like a Roman with her eyes on fire.” At just over eight minutes, the album’s title track, “Aja,” is the band’s longest song. The airy classic features the historic collaboration of Steve Gaad with his powerfully articulate drums along with jazz legend Wayne Shorter on saxophone. “Peg” and “Josie” are upbeat sonic treasures, “Deacon Blues” is a brilliant seventh-minute atmospheric track with a quotable and catchy chorus, and even the album’s deepest cuts, “I Got The News,” and “Home At Last” are well regarded. Aja is a masterpiece of studio perfection where each song and every moment is beautifully crafted and obsessed over. Studio perfection exemplified.

By Robert Scucci
| Published 1 hour ago

I’ve never been to a high school reunion. The biggest reason is that I don’t live in the same state, and if I’m going to use my time off, I’m going to do something cool with my family or friends. More importantly, and I think we’re all on the same page here, I know what everybody’s been up to over the last 20 years thanks to social media. Class reunions are pointless in this day and age because I can get anybody’s life story, or at least the parts they share publicly, with a few keystrokes. It’s no longer hot goss if it’s not privileged information, so why bother?

Jack Black’s 2015 effort, The D Train, on the other hand, treats the 20-year high school reunion with the same amount of reverence as Romy and Michele did in the 90s. That movie made sense because the internet wasn’t in every household, and you could totally show up, lie about who you are and what you’ve accomplished, have everybody think you invented Post-Its until you get outed, and then the real humiliation ritual begins. I’d totally show up to that. 

The D Train tries to capture that same energy, but then it veers into increasingly dark territory as Jack Black’s Daniel Gregory spirals into the worst kind of midlife crisis. It’s a funny movie. Everybody does what they’re supposed to do. It’s just that everything would have landed a lot harder if this movie came out in 2005, because that’s where all the humor lives.

It’s Not 2015 Funny, But It Is 2005 Funny

In The D Train, Daniel Gregory is the unofficial chairman of his Pittsburgh high school’s alumni committee. He fancies himself a powerful man in this position, but everybody beneath him knows he’s a joke. He writes long newsletters, often signing off with nicknames he gives himself, like “The D Man,” “D Money,” and, as the title suggests, “The D Train.” Desperate to prove his worth, Daniel is hellbent on making sure his 20-year reunion has the best turnout possible.

While channel surfing one night, he spots former classmate Oliver Lawless (James Marsden) in a Banana Boat commercial, and in his infinite wisdom decides that having a commercial celebrity show up will draw a crowd. Daniel flies out to Los Angeles using company resources after lying to his boss, Bill Shurmur (Jeffrey Tambor), about closing a deal with Oliver. Bill is the kind of boomer boss who “doesn’t do emails,” so he’s incredibly gullible and puts all his trust in Daniel. Certainly this won’t blow back later. Also, it’s 2015, and this whole setup belongs in 2005. It gives off the same vibe as 2013’s The Internship. It’s kind of funny, but it would have been really funny about 10 years earlier.

During his trip to LA, Daniel has a sexual encounter with Oliver, who hooks up with anybody. It’s not that Oliver is actually gay. He’s just promiscuous and takes what he can get, which just so happens to be Daniel, who just so happens to catch feelings.

Oliver comes back to Pittsburgh with Daniel, and their bromance blossoms as they prepare for the reunion. Oliver doesn’t understand Daniel’s infatuation with him. Oliver is the kind of guy who peaked in high school, and I don’t mean that as a jab. Oliver knows he peaked in high school. He lives in a crappy apartment, occasionally lands commercial work, but mostly scrapes by while putting on a brave face.

Daniel is the kind of guy who didn’t peak in high school. In fact, he hasn’t peaked yet. This isn’t a jab either. Daniel has a well-paying job, a nice house, a wife (Kathryn Hahn) who loves him, and he does his best with his teenage son Zach (Russell Posner). He just can’t appreciate any of it because he never left his hometown, which to him feels like something he should be ashamed of. That makes Oliver the coolest guy in his eyes, because he got out and tried to do things his own way. Whether Oliver is successful or not is irrelevant. Daniel feels trapped, and now he’s romantically mixed up with the cool kid from school because he thinks it will give his life meaning.

Jack Black Is Reliably Jack Black In The D Train

The D Train is an effective comedy, but it feels like a “too little, too late” kind of movie. Jack Black is clearly having fun riffing on the material, but the material itself, even in 2015, feels like it’s from a different era. The out-of-touch boss stuff would work better in small doses, but the many misdirects about how CCing on emails works, and how the internet works in general are so heavy-handed that it doesn’t seem real. No guy running a successful company with dozens of employees under him is that clueless, even if he is technologically inept.

The whole high school reunion angle doesn’t work for me either. Grosse Pointe Blank and Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion made sense because people actually fell out of touch back then. The D Train feels like it’s trying to tap into that same idea without realizing it missed the bus.

What’s really unfortunate about The D Train is that Jack Black is hilarious. He’s reliably Jack Black, and that’s all he needs to be. He’s also more complex than his usual screwball roles because Daniel is working through some seriously heavy emotions. He feels trapped in his life, unfulfilled in his marriage, experiences a confusing sexual awakening in middle age, and just wants to be somebody people talk about. It’s a sad story that’s made funny through over-the-top, and often clueless, characterization.

What’s even sadder is that these very funny people are trying to do very funny things in a world that no longer exists. It didn’t exist when this movie came out, and anybody under 30 watching it today probably won’t understand why a high school reunion matters this much to some people.

The D Train is streaming on Netflix.

General Hospital 2-week spoilers for March 30 – April 10, 2026 have Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) being devastated and Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) raging.

General Hospital Spoilers Monday, March 30th: Josslyn Tries to Kill Cullum

On Monday, March 30th, we’re going to see picking back up from Friday, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is still in Director Ross Cullum’s (Andrew Hawkes) room in the ICU at General Hospital. She’s looking at all the monitors and looking at his IV. And then like we saw on Friday, and we’ll see it again, Joss is surprised when Cullum’s eyes pop open, but then he’s going to close them again.

So, she’s feeling, “Okay, I can do this.” Joss starts to glove up. She’s ready to kill Cullum. But then Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) walks in and asks why she’s there. So, Josslyn has to create a cover story on the spot and Lucas winds up talking to her about losing Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) and he tells Josslyn he’s got to make sure that Marco didn’t die in vain.

GH Spoilers: Charlotte Supports Danny

Plus, Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) and Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn) are talking about who shot Agent Cullum. And of course, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is obviously in the mix, but it sounds like they doubt he did it and they’re wondering who really did. Well, of course it’s Charlotte’s brother, but he’s not supposed to say anything.

Carly gets some bad news and it may be more info about Jason’s rendition or, you know, she may be bummed out that Cullum survived. But Carly is looking crushed while she’s talking to Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). And then she snaps and Carly yells at Jack that she deserves a real answer. But of course, he’s not the one who took out the warrant on Jason. That was Cullum.

So, Jack’s going to tell Carly his hands are tied. There’s nothing he can do because Jason apparently shot the director of the WSB, at least as far as he knows. So, Jack really can’t do anything. Carly’s not going to like that. And we’ll see if Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) actually does as Jason says and confirms that she saw him shoot Cullum, which of course she didn’t. But she doesn’t know that it was Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr).

General Hospital Spoilers: Kristina Gets Pushy with Tracy

Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) is curious and she has an unexpected conversation on Monday with Kristina Corinthos Davis (Kate Mansi) who tells Tracy to get off the sidelines and bring her family together. And I wonder what’s got Kristina’s panties in a bunch that she’s pushing against Tracy so hard. It may be about DA Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) since Kristina is all about her new friend Jacinda.

Plus, Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) has an offer for Molly Lansing Davis (Kristen Vaganos), and she’s into it. Cody is sweeping Molly off her feet next week – literally. That’s very romantic. Meanwhile, Michael is offering his help to Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) about the foster baby.

Because it looks like Wylie Corinthos’ (Viron Weaver) prostitute comment caused an issue. You know, that’s a kid in the house coming out with something like that. And I wonder if Brook Lynn will chew out Olivia Quartermaine (Lisa LoCicero) for saying that within earshot of Wylie even though she didn’t know he was there.

Plus, Michael tells Chase and Brook Lynn that they both know somebody who has a lot more influence than he does and he could be referring to Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) because he has a way of getting things done. Or he could be referring to Tracy because she knows judges and stuff. However, she doesn’t really think that Brook Lynn and Chase should be fostering the baby. So, would she be open to helping? We’ll see.

Tuesday, March 31st: Jordan Is Shaken on GH

Tuesday, March 31st, we got Brook Lynn ranting to Michael, and it may be about Wylie’s hooker comment in front of the social worker that could cost them the opportunity to foster little Phoebe. Somebody sends Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) a mysterious text.

And I wonder if it’s about the Marco stabby case or about Nathan’s past. Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) is shaken, and she may worry Marco’s death means she needs to get off her butt about Sidwell. Remember, she took that job to take him down and hasn’t done anything really.

Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) takes Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) by surprise. So, Curtis is up at General Hospital talking to Portia and Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) both. Plus, Chase needs a favor from someone, and this is likely about fostering the baby.

General Hospital Spoilers Wednesday, April 1st: Something Dawns on Willow

Then, on Wednesday, April 1st, something dawns on Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) that really shocks her. Maybe about Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison), maybe about being under Sidwell’s thumb and how dangerous it is now that Marco was murdered. Willow may worry for her and the kids’ safety.

Somebody gets a warning from Nathan and it may be Rocco or maybe Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins), something to do with Cullum. Lucas and Britt are figuring things out and I wonder if they’re trying to see how they can move forward and get a hold of her medications since Cullum crushed the vials that Marco got.

Irate Sidwell gives new instructions and it may be to Britt, maybe to Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) or Willow. And I’m wondering if we’re going to see Pascal tormented and upset about Marco’s death since he’s the one who notified Cullum and basically triggered the stabby event.

Laura’s suspicions grow and I wonder if this is about Sidwell. Plus, Brennan is completely out of patience with Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros). He wants her to find where Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) is or else.

GH Spoilers Thursday, April 2nd: Sonny Gets a Bold Suggestion

Thursday, April 2nd, we’ve got Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) reassuring someone and it could be Sonny about the Marco murder because obviously there’s suspicions that he did it. And Sonny gets a bold suggestion. He brings it to Laura. They have a very tense talk and I’m sure it involves taking out Sidwell while he is upset and distracted.

Something stuns Lucas and I wonder if it’s about Sonny being framed for Marco’s murder when Lucas has to know that this is back to Sidwell and Cullum. Somebody gives Nathan new intel and I wonder if it’s on where to find the murder weapon that took Marco’s life. And Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) has news that surprises Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna), takes him off guard. And I wonder if this is Liz telling him that she is back with Ric. Dante may be a little let down because they were vibing.

General Hospital Spoilers Friday, April 3rd: Sidwell Is Raging

Friday, April 3rd, Sonny does some explaining to Carly and it may be to do with this Marco situation and how Ric is helping him. Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) comes clean on something and again I wonder if this is back to the whole Willow shooting Drew thing or if it is something tied to Marco. Nina wants to make amends and that may be with Charlotte.

She may approach her because she is increasingly desperate to protect Willow. Sidwell is raging. I don’t think he’s going to find out yet that Cullum is behind Marco’s murder, but there may be some evidence pointing to Sonny thanks to Cullum. And Molly goes under the knife. She has surgery on Friday. I’m sure it’s some kind of endometriosis abatement. And Cody is going to be there for her.

Week Two on GH: April 6th-10th Spoilers

The following week, April 6th through 10th, we’re going to learn more about Cullum’s fate. I don’t think anybody’s going to kill him. Unfortunately, his awful self is likely going to survive. Molly is recovering from her surgery as well. Hopefully, everything went well.

Cody and Molly are going to get closer. I expect I love yous very soon. Sidwell is plotting revenge, no doubt, against Sonny. Cullum is not on Sidwell’s radar yet. And the problem is nobody can really tell him. It’s not like Lucas can go say, you know, Cullum probably did this because Marco stole medication because I asked him to. Can’t do that.

Sonny and Carly are struggling with Jason’s absence. And of course, Britt is absolutely distraught without Jason and without her meds and without any hope. Sonny, Ric, and Laura plot how to go after Sidwell while he’s distracted. Rocco is struggling with the Cullum shooting situation and Jason taking the fall for his crime.

Hopefully Rocco is not going to crack and tell somebody despite Nathan and Lulu warning him to keep his mouth shut. Speaking of them, Nathan and Lulu get closer. She’s really appreciating the sacrifices that Nathan made to protect her son.

Carly struggles with residual Jack issues and is pulled closer to Valentin. Willow wants to find a way to get Jack off Nina’s back. Michael tries to improve the way he’s treating Jacinda after Tracy warned him. And we’re going to find out if Brook Lynn and Chase are going to get the foster baby.

Lizzo just made a bombshell confession about her sex life.

The “About Damn Time” singer, 37, revealed that she lost her virginity in her 30s after vowing to abstain from sex until she won a Grammy award.

“I was a late bloomer. I lied about it for a long time,” Lizzo confessed during the Tuesday, March 31, episode of the “Friends Keep Secrets” podcast hosted by Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky.

“Can I just tell you the year? 2020,” she continued. “Isn’t that crazy?”

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Lizzo won her first three Grammys in 2020, picking up Best Pop Solo Performance for “Truth Hurts,” Best Urban Contemporary Album for her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, and Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Jerome.”

“I wasn’t even thinking about it,” she explained. “For me, I just promised myself when I was younger that I wouldn’t have sex until I won a Grammy.”

“Are you serious?” Blanco responded.

“I’m so deadass,” Lizzo told the music producer.

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Lil Dicky then asked the singer, “Do you think you would have stuck to that? Eventually you would have f***ed had you not won the Grammy?”

“Who knows?” Lizzo responded, replying that she didn’t lose her virginity on the night of the 2020 Grammys, but soon after.

Dicky’s wife, Kristin Batalucco, then asked Lizzo if she felt like she needed to win a Grammy so she could eventually look forward to sex.

“I wasn’t even thinking about that,” the singer replied. “I didn’t even know that it was in my cards. I wasn’t even really set up for that.”

Before losing her virginity, the “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” singer said she lied about being sexually active, recalling one particular experience with her girlfriends in college.

“I used to lie. It was so embarrassing. I feel like a weight off of my chest right now,” Lizzo said.

She continued, “It was so embarrassing. I was in a friend group of girls. We were all girling one night and it was like, ‘Wait, Lizzo, are you a virgin?’ and I remember being like, ‘No!’ It was so embarrassing. I said, ‘I love the D.’ I said that. It was so f***ing embarrassing. I was like, ‘I love the D,’ and it held me over for a little while.”

Elsewhere on the podcast, Lizzo said she had her first kiss at 21.

“It was religious for me, too. When we were teenagers, at my church, we made a pact that we wouldn’t do anything before marriage,” she explained.

Lizzo described her first kiss as “terrible,” adding, “I was actually very upset about it. It was like a New Year’s Eve thing and he, like, forced it on me. I was like, ‘My first kiss is ruined!’ I was so mad.”

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Young and the Restless 2-week spoilers for March 30 – April 10, 2026 expose Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) scheming and Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) being ashamed of herself.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Monday, March 30th: Cane Learns Lily Conspired with Victor

On Monday, March 30th, Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) is all down in the dumps looking at videos that he made for Lily. Then Victor shows up to taunt him about Lily. And after Cane and Victor swap threats, we have Cane telling Victor that he knows Lily conspired with him because Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) told him all about it.

This may make Victor even angrier at Nikki because in his mind, it’s more of a betrayal. Cane wants to know what Victor promised Lily to get her to do this. And Victor isn’t going to say, and he advises Cane to leave Genoa City, go back to France. Cane promises to rain hell on Victor, who’s not impressed. And Victor threatens to do the same to Cane, and then storms off.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Matt Scares Sienna

Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) worry about Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), and they tell Nikki what’s going on in Vegas. All of them hope the guys find Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) and a very upset Noah says he’s going to go looking for Matt unless Nick finds the guy soon.

Nikki worries that Nick and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) are in over their heads and she doesn’t want Noah in danger. Also, Sharon and Nikki agree they shouldn’t have let Nick go to Vegas and Noah asks Nikki about her leaving home and she tells Noah, “It’s just a break.” Nikki didn’t even take much to the GCAC, just one bag.

Nikki then heads over to see Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle). Meanwhile, Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) shows Noah a threat text from Matt, and she’s surprised that he sent it to her brand new phone number. Sienna wonders how Matt got that. She also wonders if he somehow lured Noah’s dad to Vegas, so she, Noah, and Sharon are more vulnerable.

Victoria tells Nikki that she’s team Victor and blames Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) for what happened to him, which stuns Nikki, but Victoria thinks whatever Victor does to get back their assets is fine. Nikki disagrees and says Victor was 100% wrong and needs to be taught a lesson.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Lily in the Hot Seat

Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) and Nate Hastings confront Lily about conspiring with Victor to fake her and the twins’ kidnapping. Devon’s especially annoyed since Dominic Newman really was kidnapped. And he, Nate, and the others wasted time worrying about Lily. She tries to blame it on Cane, but they tell Lily she’s just as bad as him.

And she says Cane needed payback, but Devon says Lily made her family miserable, and they tell her Victor will never give her Chancellor and they don’t need it. Devon demands that Lily cut ties with Victor and Lily says Cane cut her out of his life for good and Devon and Nate both think that’s a good thing.

Victor leaves Adam a message demanding an update. Victoria tells Victor that Summer Newman won’t do much to help. She said she’d write Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) a sternly worded letter. Victor agrees that means nothing. But says that he did get Chancellor away from Phyllis.

Victor also vows to destroy Phyllis and get everything back. And Victor lies and says that Nikki left and he won’t admit to Victoria when she asked if he’s the one who tossed Nikki out. Victor says Nikki betrayed him in favor of Jack. And Victor says their marriage may be done for real this time.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Tuesday, March 31st: Devon and Abby Get Upsetting News

Then on Tuesday, March 31st, we’ve got Devon and Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) getting upsetting news about Dominic. Maybe some residual trauma. I also bet that Devon and Abby are not happy about Mariah Copeland’s (Camryn Grimes) sweetheart plea deal that she got. No jail time at all. She’s basically free as a bird.

Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) disagree on something, and I wonder if she will actually defend what Victor did to Kyle’s dad, Jack. That sounds like a deal breaker. Plus, Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) makes a tough choice about Mariah, who needs extensive inpatient therapy. Tessa may want to go where Mariah does to be there to support her and visit, but something else may change Tessa’s mind on Young and the Restless.

Wednesday, April 1st: Nick Scores Fentanyl Behind Adam’s Back

Wednesday, April 1st, we’ve got Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) offering Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) and Tessa an amazing opportunity. I wonder if Danny’s going to ask them to come on tour, maybe as an opening act.

And Danny may be making this offer with an agenda to get Tessa away from Mariah so Daniel has a better shot at winning Tessa even though Daniel’s the one who stepped back. Remember Danny has been very worried about Daniel getting hurt.

Out in Vegas, Nick scores some fentanyl behind Adam’s back. Clearly Nick is on a dark road headed right into full-blown drug addiction. Adam has to lean into his former dark alter ego Spyder to get closer to Riza Thompson (Tina Casciani) so they can try to get the lead they need on Matt’s whereabouts. Will he also get caught up in this? You know, we could see both brothers going dark. Nick and Adam wind up in trouble, can’t save themselves or each other. Maybe something like that.

Y&R Spoilers Thursday, April 2nd: Matt Closes in on Nick

Thursday, April 2nd, Phyllis calls Lily out on her fake kidnapping and conspiring with Victor. And Phyllis is going to tell her how genuinely distraught that Cane was. Phyllis may also taunt Lily and tell her that Victor is going to screw her over like he does everybody else and he just used her.

Meanwhile, Victoria keeps justifying Victor’s actions. Matt closes in on Nick. We know Matt and Riza run the fetty trade in Vegas. So, when that dealer brought Nick his pills, he’s probably acting on Matt’s orders because he gives Nick a special bonus baggie and that might have something way more dangerous in it. Something like heroin laced fentanyl. Roger Howarth is back on screen this week as awful Matt Clark.

Friday, April 3rd on Y&R: Patty Corners Jack

Then on Friday, April 3rd, Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) corners Jack and pushes him to admit she rocked his world on the yacht. Patty says what they had together was electrifying, but I wonder if Jack will tell Patty that she raped him and hopefully he’s going to kick her out or Jack may play along to try and get something that he can use against Victor.

Also, this week, Jack has a serious and tense looking conversation with Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) who may ask what he’s going to do about Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) and the whole Patty and Victor situation.

Meanwhile, Nikki convinces Jack of something, and I wonder if it’s to let Nikki help him work on his marriage to Diane, or if they’re doing more plotting on a way to punish Victor.

Kyle and Diane grill Victoria, and if she dares to blame Jack for what Victor did to him with Patty, I expect them both to lose it on Victoria. This reminds me of when Victoria was CEO of Newman and she was just a total out of control monster. She’s heading down that road again.

Phyllis finds Sharon crying at the outdoor cafe. Phyllis is very worried and wants to know what she can do to help Sharon. And I’m sure it’s about Mariah, Noah, and Nick with a side order of Matt.

Victor carries out on a threat and Sienna sees Noah reminiscing with Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver).

Young and the Restless Spoilers Week Two: April 6th-10th Spoilers

The week of April 6th through the 10th, we’ve got Jack and Nikki trying to figure out what is ahead in their marriages. Both of them want to fix things with their spouse. Nick is in trouble with Matt and Adam may be in over his head with Riza. Noah reassures Sienna, but he may be feeling a pull back towards Audra.

I think Sharon would actually approve of that even though she doesn’t like Audra at all. Lily struggles with fallout from her actions and the dirty deal she made with Victor, who continues to not give her what he promised, which is Chancellor. And I think Lily is going to hear from Phyllis that she handed Chancellor over to Victor, so Lily knows he’s holding out on her.

Cane reconnects with Phyllis. Victoria’s ruthless attitude may not sit well with Nate. Patty’s not done and is going to have to face off with Diane soon. Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) keeps low-key stalking Claire. And since she and Kyle are on the outs over the Jack thing, that could help Holden.

And by the way, at some point in the next few weeks, we’re going to have a couple of weeks with a notable absence of Victor because actor Eric Braeden confirmed he’d been out sick for two weeks with something pretty serious, but he’s back to work and feeling fine.

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Prepare to embark on a dark and action-packed journey as Aaron Eckhart breathes life into the iconic character of Frankenstein’s monster in 2014’s I, Frankenstein, now available for streaming through a multitude of free sources. Directed by Stuart Beattie, this fantasy action film aimed to offer a fresh perspective on the classic movie monster, but did it deliver on its promise?

A Modern, Supernatural Adaptation

In I, Frankenstein Aaron Eckhart delivers a captivating portrayal of Adam, the immortal creature brought to life by the brilliant Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Set in a modern-day world teeming with supernatural beings, gargoyles, and demons, the film plunges viewers into an age-old war for ultimate power.

Amidst this eternal conflict, Adam (Aaron Eckhart) finds himself caught in the middle, a solitary figure tormented by his existence as both a monstrous creation and an immortal being.

As the film unfolds, we’re introduced to the gargoyles, angelic creatures who have served as humanity’s protectors for centuries. Their stoic and imposing presence contrasts starkly with the sinister demon forces led by the cunning and power-hungry Naberius, portrayed with eerie brilliance by Bill Nighy. 

Naberius and his malevolent horde try to unlock the secrets of reanimation that Dr. Frankenstein had unwittingly stumbled upon, hoping to raise an army of the undead to conquer the world.

Amidst this epic battle between good and evil, Aaron Eckhart’s Adam becomes a reluctant player in the age-old feud. Haunted by his creator’s abandonment and his own monstrous appearance, he wanders through the shadows of the night, a soul grappling with his identity and purpose. 

As the lines between allies and enemies blur, Adam is faced with choices that could alter the fate of both the human and supernatural realms forever.

A Critical And Commercial Failure

Eckhart’s dedication to the role was evident in bringing authenticity to the conflicted character. However, the film’s portrayal of Adam’s journey from monstrous creation to a superhero-like figure seeking redemption fell somewhat short of its ambitions.

Despite Aaron Eckhart’s efforts, I, Frankenstein failed to impress critically, earning a mere 5 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s attempt to revamp the classic movie monster into a modern superhero fell flat, with many reviewers finding the concept unconvincing and the execution lacking.

I, Frankenstein struggled to resonate with audiences and critics alike during its initial release. While the film offered some visually stunning action sequences, the overall narrative failed to captivate, leaving viewers wanting more substance to accompany its style. 

At the box office, I, Frankenstein struggled to make a significant impact, failing to achieve the desired commercial success. With a lukewarm reception from both audiences and critics, the film faced an uphill battle in drawing crowds. It ended up earning just $77 million against its reported $65 million budget.

That being said, sometimes movies like this can find a new life on streaming, where the expectations are a bit lower, making it a perfect popcorn watch.

Aaron Eckhart’s Legendary Run

Despite the film’s lukewarm reception, Aaron Eckhart’s career has continued to shine brightly. Known for his versatility as an actor. From his memorable role as Harvey Dent in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight to his breakout performance in Erin Brockovich, Eckhart has proved his ability to embody diverse and challenging characters. Even in I, Frankenstein, his dedication to his portrayal of Adam shines through, demonstrating his commitment to his craft.

More recently, Aaron Eckhart was featured in the 2022 series The First Lady playing former President Gerald Ford. 2026 will see him starring in Deep Water; a survival film directed by Renny Harlin and co-starring Ben Kingsley.

I, Frankenstein may not have hit the mark critically or commercially, but Aaron Eckhart’s portrayal of the classic movie monster turned superhero still showcases his talent as an actor. As we venture through the film’s dark and action-packed narrative, we witness Eckhart’s earnest effort to breathe life into Adam.

See for yourself and check out whether or not this movie has come around some over time. I, Frankenstein is currently streaming for free on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Sling TV, and could be worth a late-night watch if fantasy and action are in your wheelhouse. 

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Season 3 of Shrinking.]

In Season 3 of the Apple TV series Shrinking, Liz (Christa Miller) and Derek (Ted McGinley) have had a few things to work out, between their sons’ life decisions, Derek’s health scare, a visit from Liz’s cranky mother-in-law (Candice Bergen), being part of the support system to get Alice (Lukita Maxwell) off to college, and a desire to help with Brian’s (Michael Urie) newborn. Through it all, the love Liz and Derek have for each other always shines through, even more so after realizing how precious life truly is. And while they might see their next chapter becoming grandparents a little differently, they also know that they can find their way through together.

During this interview with Collider, co-stars Miller and McGinley discussed how Derek’s health scare changed things, the honor of working with Bergen, whether Derek’s mother might be let into the house again sometime, Liz’s loyalty to her friends, the fun of finding the comedic beats with this cast, Derek’s awkward balcony behavior, their reactions to becoming grandparents, and what Derek and Liz’s trip could entail.

Collider: I love Derek, and I want Derek to be my neighbor and friend.

TED McGINLEY: Thank you so much. By the way, I want Derek to be my neighbor too. He would be a great neighbor. But he would peek, so you’d better keep your windows closed. He does have that issue.

Liz and Derek Love Each Other Through All Their Imperfections in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

“She comes around to making some compromises in their marriage.”

Derek has a little bit of a health scare this season. What is that like for him to deal with, and how is that for Liz to handle?

McGINLEY: What was really beautiful this season, when Derek has the health scare, is that Liz is very tough. She has a really tough, fast-moving exterior. But in that moment, you saw how much she needed Derek, and you saw what Derek really means to her. Derek understands that underneath that tough exterior is this loving, beautiful, kind, sweet little girl who doesn’t want to get hurt and who is capable of real love. I thought it was beautiful to see that this season. You see why they need each other, and then you see how their boys fit into their world. I just thought it was so cool and layered and sweet and real. They’re so fallible and so imperfect, like all these characters. I think that’s why so many people respond to this show. There’s not a single perfect character.

CHRISTA MILLER: When I was working on it, I thought, “This is a blessing in disguise for Liz.” She’s been searching and trying to figure out what she’s going to do. She’s an empty-nester and she’s lonely. And then, in front of her, she has this handsome, sexy husband, and I think they have a fantastic sex life, who she laughs with and who she loves. I think it’s a realization for her that that relationship is so important to her. I think she comes around to making some compromises in their marriage and realizing that it really was a blessing in disguise.

Ted, because of Derek’s health scare, we get to see Candice Bergen as Derek’s mother in episode seven. What was that like to navigate?

McGINLEY: I thought it was funny that they went there with the writing because we’ve set up what that relationship is with Liz and Derek’s mom. The genius of these writers is that nothing happens by accident on this show. They are so smart. When Candice Bergen was cast as my mom, that’s TV royalty. That’s Hollywood royalty. She’s a master class, and she is the embodiment of class. It was pretty exciting to have her come on, and it was really fun. Christa [Miller] and Candice knew each other a little beforehand, I think, so they’ve had some history. It was fun to watch. And they went right into it. It was like watching a jousting match from two feet away. I loved it. It was brilliant.

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Christa, how does it feel to be called Elizabitch by Candice Bergen? Is it just an honor to have her call you any name?

MILLER: Oh, my God. When I found out that she was going to come play Ted’s mother, there had been a buildup to it. We referenced it in the first two seasons that I loathe her and I don’t let her stay in my house. I don’t let her within a hundred feet of my house. And because of this situation, she has to come and stay in the house. It was the most fun. You feel so alive. Sometimes in acting, you feel like you don’t even remember what’s happening because you can’t even describe it. You’re so in the flow. And that happened with Candice. I remember the first scene I had with her, all the writers came in, and they were all looking at the scenes, and I could hear them laughing. I went, “They’re not going to be able to use it if you just keep laughing off set.”

The moment in episode seven when Derek runs away from home to get his wife and his mother to stop fighting brought Liz and his mother together to talk it out. The visual of the two of you sitting side by side, both in button-down shirts and pants and you both have hats on is hilarious, but you also share a moment of real understanding together. How did you feel about that moment? Do you think it actually changed anything between them after that?

MILLER: I don’t know. I really don’t know. I know that it was great to be able to have a sense of understanding with her. At the end, they still had a little friction, but I think that she probably would be allowed to come to the house again. I think she’d be allowed to be in the house. That rule might be thrown out the window. I don’t know. I’m not sure.

Christa Miller Is a Different Kind of Parent Than Her ‘Shrinking’ Character Liz

“No matter what you do, you’re going to make mistakes as a parent.”

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Liz has raised her boys, she’s helped with Alice, and she’s helping with Brian’s newborn, but things aren’t going quite as well, now that her sons are young men. How does she feel about her sons, about where they’re at, and about how she’s handling things with them? Is it particularly frustrating for her to not be able to get through to them in the same way that she gets through to everybody else?

MILLER: She has so many plates spinning this season. It starts out that she’s the mom with Brian’s baby and knows everything about everything and raised her kids perfectly. She was the helicopter mom and did all of these things, but you just don’t know what’s going to happen with your kids. And then, she makes a terrible parenting mistake that her son won’t let her repair. For Liz, I think she feels like she’s going to die. Liz and I are so different. For me, if my kid does something bratty, and then they’re calling me, I’m like, “You can stew for a couple hours.” Liz would never do that. No matter what you do, you’re going to make mistakes as a parent. I don’t think Liz ever thought she made one mistake as a parent, ever.

Ted, how does Derek feel about how their sons are doing this season? Between Will, Matt and Connor, do you see pieces of Derek in each of them? Do you feel like he more closely identifies with one over the others?

McGINLEY: It’s funny, there’s a lot of Derek in Matthew because Matthew is a very open soul. You see him change this season, and that’s when I really saw a lot of Derek in Matthew. Will is very driven and on it. Will is a force. He’s got a lot of Liz in him. All three boys are, at the root, great people. They’re good human beings. Their foundation is great. I think they’re going to be fine. Liz has been the tough love and Derek has always been their buddy to throw the football with and talk it out. But what Derek has learned is that sometimes you’ve got to be like, “No, that’s enough. We’ve got to move forward. Derek had to man up, and he learned as well as Matthew that there are times you just have to stand up and say, “It’s time for a change.”

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Christa, in episode nine, Liz barges into Paul’s office to yell at him about Gaby. What do you love most about the friendship that they have? And what is it also like to be able to just barge into Harrison Ford’s office and yell at him?

MILLER: I get the scripts, and I’m like, “What are you doing?,” which makes it so fun. She just thinks she can say and do everything. She’s so loyal to her friends and will defend them and come in and yell at them. They’re my favorite scenes to do with Paul. We laugh. And also, just playing it with Harrison, his character is looking at Liz like, “Who are you to walk into my office?” It’s the most fun. I don’t know if anyone else has that relationship with him. Everyone else is a little scared of him. Liz is not scared of him at all.

Does it work the same way with the two of you guys as actors? Are you not scared of Harrison Ford at all? Do you get in your own head when you work with him?

MILLER: Well, Harrison makes it so that he’s an actor, and he doesn’t come with all that stuff. I did know Harrison before the show. Harrison is also my neighbor. In real life, because I’m so different than Liz, I wouldn’t come [at him like that]. Although yesterday, I saw him and I did torture him a little. He tortures me endlessly.

He Might Be Her ‘Shrinking’ Co-Star, but Christa Miller Is Also a Fan of Harrison Ford

“I loved him in ‘Working Girl.’”

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Since we all love him, what is your favorite Harrison Ford movie and why?

MILLER: I loved the Amish movie, Witness. I loved him in Working Girl. Yeah. Harrison Ford is one of those actors that, because I like to sometimes just go into my guide on my TV and see whatever movies are on, if he’s in it, I’ll watch it. He’s one of those actors to me.

He spans all genres.

MILLER: Yes. And also, I love the movie where he’s the horrible husband to Michelle Pfeiffer (What Lies Beneath). He’s still so handsome. I find Harrison Ford very handsome.

Liz learns in episode ten that her son’s girlfriend is pregnant. How does she really feel about the news, specifically as it pertains to that particular son? How different do you think being a grandparent will be for Liz to navigate?

MILLER: Oh, my God, I don’t know what they’re going to do. I hope Liz has learned something this season about being a nosy body into people’s parenting choices. I think she’s excited. Will has his life together more, so I don’t think she’s as worried as she would be if it was one of her younger sons. Will has more things going on and a job. I think that’s why she’s okay with it. I think she’s going to be crazy.

What Could Liz and Derek’s Trip Across Europe Look Like for the ‘Shrinking’ Characters?

“Derek is going to be so in the moment.”

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If we were to catch up with them on this trip that they’re taking before they become grandparents, what do you think we’d see them doing? How well do you think that trip will ultimately turn out for them?

McGINLEY: That’s actually a really good question because there’s so much going on. Liz already knows everything, so she’s not going to be looking at any books on how to do anything. Derek is going to be so in the moment that he says, “Let’s just get on a scooter. I’ll get some Speedos. We’ll get some baguettes and some sausage and sit by the seaside. Off we go!” Derek could go into that very easily. And we’ll deal with being grandparents when we get there. Liz is going to have a hard time just going along for the ride. She is always going to have a hard time sitting on the back of a scooter.

I love the little throwaway jokes on this show – the ones that you sometimes miss and have to go back because you don’t realize quite what happened. One of my favorites this season is in episode 10, when Gaby and Brian are sitting at the counter at Derek and Liz’s, and Derek says, “I want to eat fruit that smells like butt,” And then, you have the whole exchange between Gaby and Brian saying, “May I suggest trying real butt?” And him saying, “It’s overrated.” What’s it like to find those comedic beats with this cast?

McGINLEY: Brilliant writing. That’s all writing. You get to watch how these amazing actors flavor the writing. When I read that, I said, “Are you kidding me?!” At rehearsal, we all go through it once. And then, when they turn it on, half the time, you can’t keep a straight face. We’ve had some great moments, along the way. And you’re right, the genius are those little bits that come and go. You never know what Jessica [Williams] is going to do, and it’s really fun to sit opposite her and try to keep a straight face.

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Personally, I cannot help but find it amusing that Derek felt so compelled to pee out on his balcony that it just becomes a thing for him. What is your favorite Derek balcony moment this season and who was it with?

McGINLEY: There’s a moment when he’s watching Sean and his new girlfriend, and he’s like, “Oh, it’s so much fun to see this young, hot, biracial couple.” Derek doesn’t know how to be cool like that. Derek is interested. He’s looking, if he can, which makes me laugh.

Derek is literally the neighborhood watch, but in a way that’s so endearing, you can’t help but be okay with it, even if it creeps you out a little bit.

McGINLEY: Derek feels like, if you leave your window open, you want to be seen. He knows that if you shut the window, of course he’s not going to look. But if you leave it open, you probably want to be seen. That’s Derek’s thought.

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Release Date

January 27, 2023

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Apple TV

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Shrinking is available to stream on Apple TV.