Though best known for playing womanizing advertising executive Roger Sterling in Mad Men, a role that earned him four Emmy nominations, John Slattery has had a long and expansive career. From starring in the prestigious Best Picture winner Spotlight to becoming a staple of the MCU as Howard Stark to popping up in critically acclaimed comedies like Veep, Arrested Development, and 30 Rock, his work spans just about every genre and medium imaginable.

His newest project is Netflix’s miniseries Vladimir, where he plays a professor named John, the husband of the nameless, fourth-wall-breaking protagonist (Rachel Weisz). Undoubtedly problematic yet impossibly charismatic, John finds himself in the middle of a sex scandal when his history of sleeping with students in decades past comes to light, though the fact that he and his wife had an open marriage muddies the ethical waters. Things get even more complicated when his wife starts falling for a younger colleague named Vladimir, though not always in ways you might expect.

Collider got the chance to speak with Slattery about his morally grey character. During the conversation, he also discussed improvising with Weisz, fistfighting with Leo Woodall, what he makes of that ambiguous ending, and what fans can expect from his new comedy film, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, which sees him playing a heightened version of himself and will be released on July 10th.

John Slattery Doesn’t Think His ‘Vladimir’ Character Is a Monster

“It gives you a pretty good leg to play it.”

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COLLIDER: One of my favorite scenes of the whole show comes in the pilot, where John compares the Kardashians to a Greek tragedy, namely because I think he actually makes some pretty good points. I’m curious if you share your character’s thoughts on reality TV.

JOHN SLATTERY: I suppose under the theory that nothing is original — that everything’s been done at least once. I’m not a watcher of the Kardashians, so I was just trusting Taylor Gates Julia [May Jonas]. She’s such a great writer, and it’s such a funny idea. Of course, he makes a good point. He wouldn’t have argued it if he didn’t think he could make a good, convincing argument.

Speaking to the writing, every character is so morally gray, complex, and flawed, and John is definitely no exception. How much sympathy and understanding did you have for him, particularly when it comes to the sex scandal with the students?

SLATTERY: I think it’s all there. He says, “I haven’t laid a hand on anybody in 20 years,” and when he did, it was consensual. These women were of age. Yes, now, you would go, “There’s a power dynamic, and it’s an abuse of power,” and that’s true, but then, they weren’t considering that, so I think he believes that he hasn’t done anything wrong. Especially considering that they have an arrangement between the two of them, which is nobody else’s business but theirs. It gives you a pretty good leg to play it. I’m not looking for sympathy, necessarily, any more than the character is warranted to elicit. He’s charmingly written in some aspects. He has a good sense of humor, so you kind of gotta let the cards fall where they fall.

I feel like his relationship with his daughter is really interesting. Sid seems to be closer to him in a lot of ways than her mother, and it turns out that she’s sort of a mirror to him with some of her actions. I’m curious how you approached their dynamic.

SLATTERY: Ellen [Robertson] is a great actress. She’s so cool, and open, and loose, and fun to act with. I think there’s some guilt on the part of John about tangling her up in this thing, though she’s a legal expert. They say, “Do you have the money for a lawyer? Because I don’t.” They have their reasons, but they are self-serving. At the end, he expresses real remorse — “I think I fucked it up. I shouldn’t have dragged her into it.” It doesn’t seem the most common-sense decision to involve your daughter in what is going to be an opening up of the details of a sex scandal. You wouldn’t want anybody to know about it — the details of it — let alone your daughter, so it’s not a great decision.

John Slattery Loved Working With the “Really Funny” Rachel Weisz

“Rachel’s just fantastic as far as, ‘Do whatever you wanna do, and I’ll react.’”

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The dynamic between John and M is equally interesting. He suspects that she might be falling in love with Vladimir, and instead of that causing conflict, it sort of rekindles a spark between them. Can you talk about that aspect of their relationship?

SLATTERY: I asked Julia about it in the beginning. “Who is this guy? What kind of music does he listen to? What does he read?” She was answering a bunch of questions, and then she wrote me a text that was like a paragraph, and then I showed it to my wife. She said, “This guy is not like my husband, but the more he’s in the wrong, the angrier he gets. The harder he argues,” which I understood.

He consistently has to explain himself. “Where are you going?” “I’m off to see a friend.” Those things are ongoing. She lets him off the hook by being infatuated with Vladimir. He’s not the only one exercising the freedom of the agreement. The difference between the relationships — and it’s the interesting part of the progression of the show — is that his relationships haven’t been, quote, “love relationships.” They’ve been more transactional or less emotional. Hers have been. You find out that she almost left with David after having had a kid with me years ago, and this relationship is deeper than the ones I’m having. I feel like it’s sort of titillating to John, and then his feelings get hurt, and his ego gets bruised. How would it not? This young guy is showing up and pushing the old guy out the door.

Do you think that’s the reason he asked to recommit in the finale? Is it an ego thing, or do you think there’s more to it than that?

SLATTERY: I think they all come to realizations about each other. Certainly, in the book — it’s different from the show, the book — but I think it’s a little grasping. I guess it brings in a question: How realistic is the ongoing relationship between Vladimir and M? Does he see that this isn’t gonna go anywhere? He’s married, he’s got a kid, and their relationship is better than they thought. His wife and I aren’t having an affair. We’re maybe stuck with each other, so if we recommit to monogamy, maybe we can survive it. But it seems a little desperate.

One of my favorite gags is John tending to his garden and having beef with that deer coming and eating the vegetables. There are so many great moments of comedy between you and Rachel, particularly in those scenes. How much room did you have to improvise and play with her in those moments?

SLATTERY: Total freedom. It was all in the script, but Rachel’s just fantastic as far as, “Do whatever you wanna do, and I’ll react,” and likewise. And Julia is not at all precious. As good as her writing is, if you had an idea, she’d totally be open to it, so there was a lot of freedom on the set just to explore stuff. And Rachel’s really funny.

John is also a writer and is working on an epic poem. What kind of stuff do you think he writes about? What’s the writing style?

SLATTERY: I asked Julia that. Some of it is in the script. She says, “What’s your poem about?” And he says, “It’s what all old writers write about — getting old.” “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” and “Do I dare to eat a peach?” Dylan Thomas’ “Do not go gentle into that good night.” Trying to stay alive and what it’s like to be alive.

John Slattery Explains That Insane ‘Vladimir’ Finale and Speculates About His Character’s Fate

“That’s the best sort of ending.”

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The finale sees John and Vladimir physically going at it. What was that stuntwork like with Leo?

SLATTERY: He dragged me out of that chair so fast and threw me on the floor. Leo’s a big person. We’re great friends, and it was safe and all, but when he grabbed me and whipped me down on the floor, I was like, “Wow, this dude is not small. He’s very strong.” But it was fun. Those lines — “You’re so sexy when you’re angry” — some of them were in the script, and some of them, we were just fooling around, and they kept them.

That makes me appreciate them so much more. The protagonist tells us that both John and Vladimir escaped the fire; however, she has been known to maybe stretch the truth and lie to us a little bit. Do you think John did actually indeed make it out?

SLATTERY: I hope so. Obviously, different from the book. I like the ending. That’s the best sort of ending. We shot some other stuff, which I won’t go into, because you want to leave the audience with the best impression, which I think is that ending. You want to be wondering, and like you say, she has got her own version of the truth. But for the character’s sake, I hope he makes it out. Vladimir, I could give a shit about, but I hope I get out.

What do you think his relationship with his wife and daughter look like after the events of the show if he escapes?

SLATTERY: He offers the “let’s recommit to this thing” because it is a loving relationship. They do respect each other. They do love each other. They have whatever the arrangement they had, and whoever’s idea it was — John maintains that it was M’s idea the whole time — they could grow old together. I think his relationship with Sid will be okay, too. It was embarrassing, and it was mortifying, but again, he’s not a monster. It could end up being fine.

I saw Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass at Sundance this year. It was one of my absolute favorite screenings to attend. What is the most fun part of playing a fictionalized version of yourself? I feel like not that many people get to do that in their careers.

SLATTERY: It almost could have been anybody. I mean, it was just such a funny character. The specifics of my relationship with Jon Hamm is funny, and it was the most fun. We had a great time. We shot it in a very short amount of time for very little money, but David Wain and Ken Marino are so smart and have done it many times, so it never felt rushed. It always felt loose and like we had time to goof around and find something alternate to what was written. It was just a gas. We had a great time.

All episodes of Vladimir are now streaming on Netflix.

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2026 has been brutal when it comes to our favorite shows getting canceled.

Netflix cut ties with Boots two months after the show premiered. Based on Greg Cope White‘s memoir, the scripted series followed Cameron (Miles Heizer) as he joined the U.S. Marine Corps alongside his best friend Ray (Liam Oh) during the 1990s, the era of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding LGBTQ+ service members.

Cameron was forced to hide his sexuality while trying to make it through boot camp alongside Slovacek (Kieron Moore), Hicks (Angus O’Brien), Nash (Dominic Goodman), John (Blake Burt), Cody (Brandon Tyler Moore) and Ochoa (Johnathan Nieves).

Before being canceled, Boots found success at the network — doubling its weekly audience and rising to No. 2 on Netflix’s TV charts.

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Prime Video’s Hotel Costiera was another major TV loss. The show, which premiered in September 2025, followed a former Marine Daniel (Jesse Williams), who worked as a fixer at a luxury hotel while also tasked with finding the owner’s daughter.

“I lost 13 pounds shooting this show and I was eating pasta and bread all the time,” Williams exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “I hear that story time and time again. People come here or Europeans go to America and they immediately get sick and they’re eating organic [food in the United States]. It’s a different world. So I was lucky in that respect here.”

He continued: “I started thinking I was going to have to be super rigorous. But I think exhaustion [from filming] helped me not put on many [pounds]. But also the sad truth is it’s not America. So it’s real ingredients and it doesn’t bloat or inflame you so much.”

Hotel Costiera also allowed Williams to fully immerse himself in Italian culture.

“Language is a big barrier. I learned a little bit of it. But being there a few months in, I was able to get through the first two-thirds of a conversation. And I was able to surprise people in being able to get in and out of expressions and conversations,” he shared with Us. “Moving through Rome — and especially Naples — which I really grew to love, that is a place where it gives you back the love that you give and the respect that you give.”

Williams recalled when he felt more like a local, saying, “There were absolutely moments in restaurants where I am coming across people who know my face and I’ve made some impact on them. But then they hear me talk to them in Italian, which throws them off completely. They embraced me in that way. So I had a really nice welcome.”

Keep scrolling to see which TV shows have been canceled so far for 2026-2027:

Apple TV+

Palm Royale: Canceled after season 2

The Last Frontier: Canceled after season 1

Disney+

Holes: reboot canceled

Food Network

The Kitchen: Canceled after season 36

FX

English Teacher: Canceled after season 2

Hallmark

The Way Home: Canceled after season 4

HGTV

Rehab Addict: Canceled after season 9

MTV

Ridiculousness: Canceled after season 48

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The midseason 2026 TV schedule is stacked — but when is your favorite show coming back? On ABC, Grey’s Anatomy is returning after the season 22 fall finale ended with Jo’s (Camilla Luddington) premature emergency C-section. Jo’s fate was unclear and the trailer for the rest of the season hinted at a possible loss. Season […]

NBC

Deal or No Deal Island: Canceled after season 2

Yes, Chef: Canceled after season 1

Netflix

Boots: Canceled after season 1
Too Much: Canceled after season 1

Paramount+

NCIS: Tony & Ziva: Canceled after season 1

Prime Video

Hotel Costiera: Canceled after season 1

Starz

BMF: Canceled after season 4

Rapper Sukihana has been outside lately, having fun while continuing to drop new music for her supporters. She’s also been making waves online following viral altercations from her latest appearance on ‘Baddies USA.’ Now, Suki has the internet talking again after sharing a surprising announcement online. 

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Sukihana Surprises Supporters With Pregnancy Announcement

On Thursday, People Magazine exclusively revealed photos of Sukihana posing in a pink floral top and light pink skirt. In the photos, she held her baby bump while announcing she’s expecting her fourth bundle of joy. In her interview with People, the 34-year-old opened up about this new chapter in her life. She also shared excitement about welcoming this new blessing.

When asked why she decided to keep her pregnancy private, Suki explained, “This baby came into my life at a time when I truly needed a reminder of purpose and love. I’ve lived a lot of my life loudly, but this moment is something I wanted to protect until I was ready to share it with the world.”

She added, “I wanted to protect myself and my baby, and I wanted to make sure my baby was fully developed and healthy before I let anybody know about what was so sacred to me.”

Sukihana also revealed she does not know the baby’s sex yet. However, she shared she’s simply grateful to be expecting a healthy baby and plans to find out soon.

Social Media Reacts 

Many social media users gathered across platforms as they sent Sukihana congratulations following her pregnancy announcement. Commenters under The Shade Room also questioned who the baby’s father may be. Others couldn’t help but bring up her recent behavior on reality TV, especially during her latest appearance on Baddies USA.

Instagram user @prettygyrljackkie wrote, “CONGRATS TO SUKI ❤️”

Instagram user @itsquooo wrote. “Congrats to her, She’s don’t play about her kids”

While Instagram user @therealchianne wrote, “I ain’t even know she had kids to begin with”

Instagram user @crown_neat_king wrote, “After spraying that bear mace she had to pull a fast one for the reunion lol”

Instagram user @therealganstag added. “Yea cuz Big Gretch and Kold Killa was bouta get you at the reunion”

While Instagram user @raefashort wrote, “Ion like her after baddies sorry dont care prayers to the baby tho”

Instagram user @tiffanyshenise wrote, “Wonder if that’s Dr.Umar baby”

Instagram user @inkmychina69 wrote, “who the baby daddy ray j?”

While Instagram user @rihya.babyayy_ wrote, “Are yall forgetting suki is already a mom?Just say congrats and keep it pushing.”

Sukihana Speaks Out 

While the internet continues reacting to her pregnancy news, Sukihana stepped into The Shade Room comments to respond. The rapper thanked supporters, writing, “Thank you so much for the support.” She also shared her maternity photos on social media, captioning them, “I knew your life deserved a chance.”

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Season 4 of the hit reality show, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” released on Thursday and instantly news about Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry’s separation is circulating. While it may not come as a big surprise to diehard fans of the show, many are shocked to hear the news.

During Season 3 of the show, it was revealed that Mikayla and Jace were having some intimacy issues amid her chronic health struggles and welcoming their fourth child. And now in the new season, fans are seeing that the two have decided to separate.

Mikayla Matthews And Her Husband Have Split

During the fourth season of the hit Hulu reality show, viewers will see Mikayla and Jace’s relationship unfolding. She shares that the long-time couple are taking time apart amid their intimacy struggles. Mikayla has shared some insight into the issues, stating that being sexually abused during her childhood is the cause.

Mikayla told PEOPLE that this new chapter in her life is “still new” to her.

“Last season, we dove into the beginning stages of it, and that was me revisiting all this trauma for the first time as well,” Mikayla said about being sexually abused in childhood. “It’s still new to me, and it’s new to him, and we’re just navigating it the best way that we can.”

She added that she feels it’s going to take “a lot more time” and that’s all she can say about it right now.

Many Fans Feel The Couple Was On A ‘Temporary’ Break

There’s nothing worse than experiencing thigh chafing during the warm weather months. But this spring, we’re ditching discomfort and choosing athletic skirts with built‑in shorts to keep Us grooving all day long. Thankfully, retailers like Amazon, Macy’s and Nordstrom have plenty of anti-chafing skorts that are designed with moisture-wicking fabrics, stay-put shorts and other elevated details that effortlessly move with you.

To keep things comfy and chafe‑free this spring, we curated a list of 17 athletic skirts that are ready for all your on‑the‑go plans. Shop our favorite skort picks from lululemon, Quince and more below, which deliver breathability, coverage and style in one easy piece — starting at $11.

17 Anti-Chafing Athletic Skirts That Are Built for Comfort

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6. Stay-Put Design: Leave it to Quince to put nifty grip dots on its bestselling tennis skort. The design lets you show off your legs without worrying about the shorts shifting or riding up.

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10. Trending Design: It’s on the shorter side, but this flowy athletic skort has all the elements to keep your legs from chafing: breathable, quick‑dry fabric, comfy shorts and a flouncy silhouette.

11. Colorful Confidence: Aside from being fun and colorful, this lululemon tennis skirt has silicone grippers that prevent the dreaded ride up.

12. Feminine Fashion: Far from mundane or matronly, this tiered athletic skort features a floral print and a breezy silhouette that keeps things light and lively.

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90 Day Fiancé stars Leida Margaretha and Eric Rosenbrook are allegedly facing mounting financial problems amid ongoing legal trouble.

Us Weekly obtained court documents on Wednesday, March 11, showing that the couple filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy on December 26, 2025. (Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as a “wage earner’s plan,” allows the filer to pay all or a portion of their debts over three to five years through a court-approved financial plan. This process grants debtors some legal protection against home foreclosure and other penalties while also stopping creditors from contacting them.)

Margaretha and Rosenbrook list between $100,000 and $500,000 in assets and liabilities while stating they owe $351,680 in debts. In total, the couple say that they own $346,796.80 in properties, with a combined monthly income of $7,210.01 and $5261 in monthly expenses. (Margaretha and Rosenbrook list $850 for food and $125 for tobacco among their monthly expenses.)

Their personal possessions include $3,150 in household goods, $1,080 in electronics, $500 in clothing, $1,500 in jewelry and $3,125 worth of guns and weapons accessories, such as four pistols, one shotgun, three rifles, ammunition and a gun cabinet.

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Per their court filing, Margaretha and Rosenbrook own $85,594 in cars, including a 2011 Chevy Suburban worth $8,200, a 2018 Audi A6 worth $18,500 and a Corvette Stingray worth $58,894.00. As of their bankruptcy filing date, Rosenbrook and Margaretha reported they had $1,547.80 in their checking account.

Earlier this year, the couple agreed to pay the court trustee $1,949 monthly for 60 months — totaling $116,940 — or risk the payment plan being dismissed. Documents filed on February 13 indicated that Rosenbrook and Margaretha had not made all the scheduled payments that were due up to that point.

Their lawyer indicated that the delinquency in payments was due to Eric’s employment being terminated shortly after the case was filed, though he is expected to be back at work soon after receiving a conditional offer. Rosenbrook had previously reported in December 2025 court filings that he was working as an electrician for two-and-a-half months while Margaretha worked at home for a call center (Margaretha worked in retail for Walgreens and for a towing company in 2025, per court documents.)

The bankruptcy case is ongoing.

Margaretha is currently facing 24 felony charges in Wisconsin for various alleged crimes, including wire fraud, forgery and theft. Margaretha appeared in court on Wednesday, where she was banned from contacting or visiting a business that she’s accused of defrauding. (The reality star is next scheduled to appear in court on June 17.)

“The most recent criminal charges levied against Ms. Margaretha in Juneau County are not actually new allegations of new criminal conduct but rather are re-filed charges stemming from old conduct alleged to have occurred in 2023 and 2024,” Margaretha’s attorney, Taylor Hart, said in a statement to Us Weekly. “Ms. Margaretha previously contested these allegations in court resulting in a complete dismissal of all charges against her. She intends to do so again.”

In addition to their financial difficulties, Rosenbrook and Margaretha are embroiled in a Wisconsin investigation over the death of their daughter, Alisa, in July 2025.

Earlier this week, Starcasm cited the Adams County Health and Human Services Department’s initial assessment, which found the death of Rosenbrook and Margaretha’s baby to be “non-accidental.” This initial assessment determined that there was “a preponderance of the evidence to substantiate maltreatment of physical abuse to the infant by the mother.”

No criminal charges have been filed in connection with Alisa’s death as the investigation is ongoing, per the Adams County Health and Human Services Department.

Rosenbrook subsequently confirmed to TMZ that he and Margaretha have hired their own private medical examiner to dispute the autopsy results. He claimed that their medical examiner suspects that the original autopsy was performed improperly.

Margaretha’s attorney, Hart, told Us on Tuesday, March 11, “Leida agrees with Eric’s sentiments and disagrees with the ME’s finding that the death was ‘non-accidental.’ She continues to adamantly deny all allegations of wrongdoing and would have never harmed her child.”

90 Day Fiancé chronicled Rosenbrook’s story of meeting Margaretha on an international dating website and her subsequent move to Wisconsin during season six. They got married in July 2018.

One of the most celebrated movies of 2025, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is a multi-award-winning film inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, and more in Oscar-nominated roles, the film is a darkly comedic thriller following a washed-up former revolutionary (DiCaprio) on a chaotic quest to save his daughter from the clutches of a corrupt military officer (Penn). It’s easily one of the best movies of recent years: entertaining, thematically complex, and politically charged.

One Battle After Another was quite popular with both critics and audiences, and has been having a spectacular awards season, winning three Critics’ Choice Awards, four Golden Globes, and six BAFTAs. As we wait for the verdicts on the movie’s 13 Academy Award nominations, it seems like the perfect time to revisit this recent masterpiece, and if you’d like to turn your movie night into a double-header, we’ve got some suggestions. Read on to discover our choices for the 10 most perfect double features to watch with One Battle After Another.

1

‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998)

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Written, directed, and produced by Joel and Ethan Coen, The Big Lebowski is a cult classic crime comedy starring Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski. A bowler, stoner, and all-around layabout, the Dude’s easygoing life is unexpectedly disturbed when he is mistaken for a millionaire and finds himself dragged into a surreal conspiracy involving a kidnapped trophy wife, a postmodern artist, and a group of European nihilists. Besides Bridges, the film’s ensemble cast also includes John Goodman, Sam Elliott, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

The Big Lebowski and One Battle After Another don’t have any direct parallels in their plots or themes, but their protagonists, both pot-smoking, bathrobe-wearing oddballs, are quite alike. Bridges’s iconic character is a clear inspiration behind Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance as One Battle’s Bob, and greater themes aside, both movies deliver equally entertaining adventures. With its evergreen humor, quotable dialogue, quirky characters, and truly unpredictable narrative, The Big Lebowski would be a great watch any day, and a perfect watch alongside One Battle After Another.

2

‘Inherent Vice’ (2014)

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Directed, written, and co-produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, Inherent Vice is a neo-noir black comedy movie adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s 2009 novel, the first Pynchon book to get a film adaptation. Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the movie stars Joaquin Phoenix as private eye Larry “Doc” Sportello, who investigates three seemingly separate cases all linked to an enigmatic ex-girlfriend (Katherine Waterston) and her rich new boyfriend (Eric Roberts). The film’s ensemble cast also features Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio del Toro, Jena Malone, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, and Joanna Newsom.

Inherent Vice’s most obvious connection to One Battle After Another is in their shared director and the fact that they’re both based on Pynchon novels. Like the later film, Inherent Vice is also darkly funny and wildly entertaining, though its story doesn’t have the revolutionary undertones of Anderson’s latest masterpiece. The movie is a great watch for fans of stoner noir crime films, and it has earned praise from critics and audiences for its performances, production values, and writing, though it was not a success at the box office.

3

‘The Company You Keep’ (2012)

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Directed by and starring Robert Redford, The Company You Keep is a political thriller adapted from Neil Gordon’s 2003 novel. Redford plays Jim Grant, a recent widower and single father who was once an anti-war militant for the Weather Underground. Wanted for bank robbery and murder for over 30 years, Grant’s second life is upended when an aggressive young reporter, Ben Shepard (Shia LaBeouf), exposes his true identity, forcing the former revolutionary to go on the run. Julie Christie, Susan Sarandon, Jackie Evancho, Brendan Gleeson, Brit Marling, Anna Kendrick, Terrence Howard, Nick Nolte, Sam Elliott, Stanley Tucci, and more star in supporting roles.

The Company You Keep has many thematic and plot similarities with One Battle After Another, but where the latter film is defined by its chaotic, madcap energy, Robert Redford’s 2012 movie is a more traditional political film. The Company You Keep had very mixed critical and commercial results in the U.S. but performed significantly better in international markets. The movie premiered at the 2012 Venice Film Festival, where it received two awards, and though it’s still not as talked-about as it ought to be, the film is a solid political thriller with a deep, introspective exploration of revolutionary ideals and the consequences of a violent past.

4

‘The Master’ (2012)

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Just like One Battle After Another and Inherent Vice, The Master also has roots in the works of Thomas Pynchon, specifically his 1963 novel V., but it’s not a direct adaptation of the book. The film, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a period psychological drama that follows a World War II Navy veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life who becomes involved with a charismatic cult leader. Joaquin Phoenix stars as the veteran, Freddie Quell, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the cult leader, Lancaster Dodd. The movie also stars Amy Adams, Laura Dern, Ambyr Childers, Rami Malek, Jesse Plemons, and more in key roles.

The Master had its world premiere at the 2012 Venice Film Festival, where it earned universal acclaim and won three awards: the FIPRESCI Award for Best Film, the Silver Lion for Best Direction, and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor (shared by Phoenix and Hoffman). Though it’s arguably not as entertaining as One Battle After Another, the film is a powerful psychological character study powered by amazing performances, writing, and direction, and it’s widely regarded as one of Anderson’s best movies. Featuring a career-best performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master is an impressive and thematically deep movie that synthesizes multiple inspirations and lends itself to just as many interpretations.

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‘The Battle of Algiers’ (1966)

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What could be a better movie to watch alongside One Battle After Another than the one that’s actually referenced in the film? An Italian-Algerian war film, The Battle of Algiers was co-written and directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, and explores events that take place during the Algerian War of Independence. Presented in a documentary-style black-and-white narrative, the film chronicles the organization of the Algerian guerrilla movement and the cruel tactics used by the French to counter them, using a cast of primarily non-professional actors who lived through the real conflict.

First released in 1966, The Battle of Algiers was an internationally acclaimed film that earned numerous accolades, winning the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion prize and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Easily one of the most sociopolitically significant films of all time, the movie was an inspiration to anti-Vietnam War activists in the ’60s and ’70s, and it continues to receive critical and scholarly acclaim today. Among its many achievements, The Battle of Algiers received its highest honor in 2008, when it was included on the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s list of 100 Italian films to be preserved as a movie that “changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978″.

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‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (2025)

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A relatively lesser-known 2025 movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman is also a film with themes of political rebellion, but a vastly different story. Written and directed by Bill Condon, the surreal musical drama is an adaptation of the 1992 stage musical, in turn an adaptation of Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel. Set in Argentina in the 1980s, the film stars Diego Luna as political prisoner Valentin Arregui Paz and Tonatiuh as his new cellmate, Luis Molina, a talkative window dresser who identifies as a woman. Though initially annoyed by the arrangement, Valentin eventually lets Molina tell him the plot of a Hollywood musical starring Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez).

With its committed performances, layered story, and wonderful music, Kiss of the Spider Woman was highly acclaimed after its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, but it failed to make much of a mark at the box office. Despite its lack of popular appreciation, this surreal musical is one of the most underrated and original cinematic visions of the year, with a story that combines themes of rebellion, authoritarian oppression, and escapism through fantasy. Though the movie may not have earned as many accolades as One Battle After Another, The Kiss of the Spider Woman did win the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Wide Release.

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‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ (2022)

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Directed and co-written by Daniel Goldhaber, How to Blow Up a Pipeline is an action thriller inspired by the non-fiction book by Andreas Malm. The movie follows a group of activists in West Texas who decide to blow up an oil pipeline, using their story to examine the ethics of sabotage and property damage as tactics in the fight against the climate crisis. Ariela Barer (who also co-wrote the screenplay) leads the cast, with Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage, Forrest Goodluck, Sasha Lane, Jayme Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Jake Weary, and Irene Bedard in significant roles.

As controversial as the book that inspired it, How to Blow Up a Pipeline premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival to favorable reviews, and its later theatrical release set off alarm bells for numerous federal and state law enforcement authorities. While the movie has been criticized by some (the authorities and energy companies in particular) for its apparent promotion of terrorist activities, the film is a far more nuanced exploration than those criticisms give credit for, and it’s a genuinely entertaining thriller at the same time.

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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ (2021)

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Directed, co-written, and produced by Shaka King, Judas and the Black Messiah is a biographical crime drama that revolves around Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. Set in late 1960s Chicago, the movie stars Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton and LaKeith Stanfield as William O’Neal, the FBI informant who betrayed him, exploring the social and personal events that lead up to the incident. The film also stars Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Lil Rel Howery, Algee Smith, Dominique Thorne, and Martin Sheen in supporting roles.

Judas and the Black Messiah premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and though it wasn’t a box office success (having been released during the COVID-19 pandemic), the movie earned great acclaim from critics and audiences. Widely praised for its direction, cinematography, writing, and performances, the film is a gripping drama that successfully captures the revolutionary spirit and ideals of its time and its subject. The movie went on to receive numerous accolades as well, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and more for Kaluuya’s central performance.

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‘Running on Empty’ (1988)

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Directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Naomi Foner, Running on Empty is a 1988 drama that, like One Battle After Another, examines parent-child relationships within the context of a fugitive revolutionary family. Judd Hirsch and Christine Lahti star as former anti-war protesters who have been on the run ever since someone was accidentally hurt in one of their bombings, but they’re forced to question the cost of their actions on the lives of their children when their son (River Phoenix) shows great musical talent and a desire to chase his own dreams. Martha Plimpton, Ed Crowley, Steven Hill, Jonas Abry, and more star in other significant roles.

Anchored by Phoenix’s stellar performance and chemistry with Plimpton, Running on Empty was a popular and acclaimed film of the late ’80s, hailed as one of the best movies of the decade. An emotional, socially conscious, and psychologically complex coming-of-age story, the film earned several honors, including two Academy Award nominations and one Golden Globe win out of five nominations. Though it isn’t as widely discussed anymore, Running on Empty is a moving landmark of its time that deserves greater attention, and a great companion piece to the similarly themed One Battle After Another.

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‘Dr. Strangelove’ (1964)

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Dr. Strangelove (or, to use the full title, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) is a legendary political satire film directed, produced, and co-written by Stanley Kubrick. The movie’s story kicks off when a paranoid brigadier general of the United States Air Force launches a pre-emptive nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, forcing the President of the United States, his titular nuclear war expert, and a British Royal Air Force exchange officer to frantically attempt to recall the bombers before they start a nuclear war. Peter Sellers portrays all three central characters, with George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens, and Tracy Reed in supporting roles.

Loosely adapted from Peter George’s 1958 novel Red Alert, Dr. Strangelove is easily one of the most influential films ever made and a landmark of political satire. Filled with the same kind of unhinged authority figures and black comedy as One Battle After Another, the movie is a sharp critique of state incompetence, the dangers of unchecked power, and the sheer absurdity of the whole Cold War situation. As funny as it is thought-provoking, Dr. Strangelove may just be the perfect double feature to watch with Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest masterpiece.

The Pitt‘s Supriya Ganesh is breaking down her character Samira’s shocking onscreen health scare.

During the Thursday, March 12, episode of the HBO Max series, Samira’s stress about issues outside of work caused her to have what she thought was a heart attack. Ultimately, Samira and her coworkers realized she suffered an anxiety attack.

“It was something that I didn’t know was going to happen,” Ganesh, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly. “I found out in episode 9 that it was something that was going to happen. It was scary because I’ve had experiences with it as well.”

Ganesh was “excited” to explore a topic she was familiar with, adding, “To almost have imposter syndrome about my anxiety and going through, ‘Do I even experience this thing?’ It was weird. I kind of dug in and was excited to have this character feel this way — in such a big way.”

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She continued: “Samira is very empathetic and she’s really professional about her empathy. I think she tries to keep things very by the book — going above and beyond. But to have her have this almost explosive moment was really freeing in this really cool way.”

Ganesh noted that filming such a visceral moment can feel “really real” at times.

“I don’t remember what I did [after]. I think I went home and slept. It’s actually quite exhausting,” she admitted. “I did a lot of that in the span of a day. It’s sometimes a weird thing where you’re bringing in an energy because you’re making your body do certain [things]. I was breathing a lot — really fast — and that’s not good for your body. It was definitely a challenge in a lot of ways, but it was good.”

Elsewhere in the episode, Samira had a tense moment with Robby (Noah Wyle) when he told her to go home following her panic attack. They ultimately talked it out, but the scene touched on a consistent pattern of how Robby treats the resident.

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“Robbie is a character that’s very hot and cold with Samira a lot. There’s a push and pull quite often with them,” Ganesh weighed in. “So I don’t think she’s surprised, but I don’t think she’s realized how much of it is projection — and how much of it is an internal thing — until later in the season.”

She added: “He says something that makes her go, ‘That’s such an insane thing to say.’ I think that’s the moment where it clicks for her that he’s just been taking something else that has nothing to do with her out on her. It’s definitely something she’s not surprised by, but I think she’s surprised by how it suddenly makes sense to her by the end of the day.”

New episodes of The Pitt premiere on HBO Max Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Michael Jackson‘s family is at odds again, and this time, it’s even more heated.

The late King of Pop’s siblings are not seeing eye to eye on the biopic “Michael,” and the possible reason for their feud is over the top. The biopic is set to premiere on screens on Friday, April 24, 2026; this release has been postponed three times since its initial announcement.

Michael Jackson’s whole family has chipped in one way or another to make this project a success. His nephew, Jaafar, has also received exceptional praise for his portrayal of the iconic singer after the trailer made headlines.

Michael Jackson’s Family Reportedly Riddled With Envy

It’s Janet Jackson against her brother Jermaine and the other members of the Jackson clan. The family is reportedly at odds over the biopic “Michael,” and this time, the reason for the heated battle is jaw-dropping. Sources close to the family told TMZ that the seed of envy is the source of the discord among the family members.

They shared that the Jackson siblings lashed out at each other during a phone call as the family was getting together in Los Angeles to screen the movie last week before its release. The biopic is scheduled to be in theaters before the end of next month. According to the sources, Janet and Jermaine had totally opposite views on the film.

While Janet was very critical of the movie, her brother loudly applauded the work done on the project. Jermaine’s son, Jaafar, stars as his late uncle, Michael, in the movie; however, their issues extend beyond their views on the film. The source claims that “Janet’s always been insanely jealous of Michael, and her career is in the toilet.”

Janet Jackson Is The Only One With An Opposing View On The Movie

While every other member of the Jackson tribe cheered gleefully for the film, Janet was the only one reportedly with sour feelings after the family’s preview. Even Janet’s boyfriend reportedly cheered and said, “Now that’s a movie.”

Other members of the family, including the matriarch Katherine Jackson, loved the show, leaving out the second most successful Jackson on the other side of the fence with her critics. The sensational singer also did not have a hand in the production of the biopic.

As the movie was produced by the Michael Jackson Estate, Janet was offered an opportunity to be featured in the show and even participate in the production, but she declined. Her decision leaves her totally left out of the script despite her real-life close relationship with her late brother.

‘Michael’ Will Finally Hit Screens Next Month

The film has fans filled with anticipation, especially after the trailer made headlines. The production and release schedule of the project has faced several hurdles, which led to the shifting of the release date three times. The biopic’s premiere was initially rescheduled from April 2025 to October 2025, and then to April 24, 2026. As reported by The Blast, the dreams of fans to finally see the movie on IMAX screens will come true next month.

A plethora of reasons caused the delays, the first being the length of the movie. Producers wanted “Michael” to be as detailed as possible, covering many aspects of the legend’s life and career. For this reason, it had to be split into two movies. There was a first cut in excess of 3½ hours, which also featured the second reason for postponement.

There was also the issue of referencing Jordan Chandler, who had accused Michael of molestation at 13, an allegation the late singer did not admit to, but settled the case for $20 million. After production was complete, it came to light that Chandler had an agreement that stopped him from being featured in the film, and producers were forced to edit those parts out.

Is Janet Actually Envious Of Her Late Brother?

Janet and Michael notably shared a strong sibling bond, and like her older brother, she rose to fame for her undeniable talents, breaking gender and racial barriers in the music industry. While the recent claims of envy being the fuel behind her recent conflict with her family, her past actions prove otherwise.

Last year, Janet made headlines because she was faced with offers to shoot her own biopic and tell the story of her life and career, but she reportedly turned down all the offers. Her stance is that she wants her late brother’s biopic to enjoy the spotlight before her. The Blast reported that her decision stemmed from her desire to allow her family to focus solely on Michael and relive their favorite memories.

“Janet is holding off on any career retrospective project of her own for the time being out of respect for the rest of her family,” an insider explained. They added that the 59-year-old did not want to take away the shine from her brother or loved ones, “including her niece and nephews, who control Michael Jackson’s estate.”

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Might Have His Industry Big Break With The Biopic

Jaafar, who plays the late singer in the movie, has received thunderous praise from online viewers and industry figures based on the glimpse they’ve seen of him in the trailer. The young star’s role in the film marks his professional acting debut, and fans are chanting that this will be the first of many for Jaafar.

As shared by The Blast, the two-minute trailer uploaded to YouTube last month quickly reached millions of views, and the comments were flooded with compliments for the late singer’s nephew. Many online users also pointed out how much Jaafar embodied the role and personality of his uncle. “The way he moves… that is genetic memory,” the user wrote.

“You can’t teach that level of precision. We are witnessing a resurrection,” a user commented. Even members of the production crew have noted the uncanny resemblance between Michael and his nephew. Director Antoine Fuqua stated that the two men sing and even dance alike.

Will peace finally reign among Michael Jackson’s family members?

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