There are movies that you’re sure are going to become blockbuster hits and end up just becoming critical darlings. It’s a strange situation when you get a brilliant sci-fi film that’s also the sequel to one of the finest films ever made, and not only does it deliver on its promise, but some might say it even improves on the original. And then, for some reason, it just doesn’t land.

That was the case with Blade Runner 2049. When Denis Villeneuve’s sequel arrived in 2017, it earned near-universal critical acclaim but struggled commercially despite breathtaking visuals, extraordinary performances, and one of the most immersive worlds ever put on screen. Thankfully, though, streaming has finally begun correcting that injustice.

Set three decades after Ridley Scott’s original masterpiece, this time around we follow the LAPD officer K (Ryan Gosling), a replicant (and an actual one, despite all those conspiracy theories the first time around) whose latest investigation stumbles across something that could prove catastrophic to the powers-that-be if it were to become public knowledge. That search eventually leads him to one Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who’s been in hiding for decades by this point.

The stacked cast also includes Ana de Armas (Ballerina) as Joi, Sylvia Hoeks (See) as Luv, Robin Wright (Here) as Lieutenant Joshi, Jared Leto (Tron: Ares) as Niander Wallace, and Dave Bautista (The Killer’s Game) as Sapper Morton.

Was ‘Blade Runner 2049’ a Success?

The film was critically acclaimed upon its release, but it was an undoubted box office disappointment. Despite grossing $276.6 million worldwide, Blade Runner 2049 fell short of expectations against a reported $150–185 million budget, which made it one of the biggest letdowns of the last decade.

Its reputation, however, has only continued to grow. The film boasts an exceptional 88% critics’ score and 81% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, while winning Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects and today, it’s regularly cited among the greatest science-fiction films ever made and one of Villeneuve’s defining achievements. Villeneuve would go on to direct Dune and Dune: Part Two, with Dune: Part Three due for release this year. He will also direct the next James Bond film, so it’s fair to say that the disappointment of Blade Runner 2049 hasn’t hurt the genius.

Blade Runner 2049 is streaming on Paramount+.

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October 6, 2017

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164 minutes

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Denis Villeneuve

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Michael Green, Hampton Fancher

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Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Bud Yorkin, Cynthia Sikes, Carl Rogers, Dana Belcastro, Steven P. Wegner

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Former PGA Tour golfer Matt McQuillan has died. He was 45.

“It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Matthew Justin McQuillan (Matty to most).

He passed away at KGH Wednesday August 5, 2026, surrounded by family,” an obituary shared in The Kingston Whig Standard reads. “Matty was a respected golfer, devoted son, hilarious brother and friend.”

A cause of death has not been publicly revealed at the time of publication.

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McQuillan is survived by his family, including father Mark, who kickstarted the professional athlete’s love of golf.

“His father, Mark, started teaching him how to swing the club at the young age of ten and his passion and talent grew immensely,” the obituary continued. “Starting as a junior on the Canadian Tour and making it to the PGA in 2011, Matt developed lifelong friendships while mentoring anyone who loved the game of golf.”

The statement concluded, “He will be deeply missed by many and his spirit, love and compassion will be remembered every day. Rest easy, Matty. We love you.”

The Kingston Whig-Standard, a newspaper in McQuillan’s hometown of Ontario, Canada, published a longer obituary in honor of the former golf star via its website.

“Whether on the course or in everyday life, he had a remarkable ability to bring people together, offering encouragement, laughter and genuine friendship to everyone he met,” McQuillan’s family wrote. “His welcoming personality and unwavering kindness made him a beloved figure within Kingston’s golfing community and beyond. Friends who shared rounds with him remember his enthusiasm, positive attitude and appreciation for every moment spent on the course.”

His relatives added, “[Matt] celebrated the successes of others as readily as his own and was always willing to encourage fellow golfers, regardless of their skill level.”

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McQuillan, who turned pro in 2003, earned his PGA Tour card through the 2010 PGA Tour Q-School, competing in the tournaments throughout the 2011 season. The golfer memorably finished in third place at the 2011 John Deere Classic.

“It’s still a little hard to believe that I’m part of the PGA Tour,” he wrote in a ScoreGolf essay after his 2011 PGA Tour debut. “The three months since I earned my card at qualifying school have been overwhelming at times, but this is a great job and I’m lucky to be here. Even though the golf hasn’t gone as well as I’ve wanted, my focus is on staying patient and remaining confident.”

In the years after stepping away from professional golf, McQuillan served as a golf instructor in his hometown.

Like any iconic science fiction franchise, Doctor Who has developed certain traits that make it stand out from the pack. The Doctor often travels through time and space in the TARDIS, encountering alien forces along the way. More often than not, a series of companions will join the Doctor and find their lives irrevocably changed. Every so often, the Doctor will regenerate into a new form, giving a new actor the chance to put their mark on the iconic character. But the best part of Doctor Who was established with five words in the iconic episode, “Genesis of the Daleks.”

In “Genesis of the Daleks,” the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) is charged by the Time Lords to travel to the home planet of his most nefarious foes, the Daleks, and wipe them out of existence. This leads to a tense moment between the Fourth Doctor and his companion, Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen), after he rigs the Daleks’ incubation room with explosives; hesitating before he can touch together a set of wires and set off the explosions, the Doctor asks Sarah Jane, “Do I have the right?” In a single sentence, Doctor Who added a new layer of meaning to its story and its protagonist.

‘Genesis of the Daleks’ Established The Doctor’s Morality

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“Genesis of the Daleks” stands out as one of the most morally complex episodes of Doctor Who, especially when it comes to the Daleks. While previous episodes of Doctor Who established them as some of the most evil beings in the universe, “Genesis of the Daleks” shows that their creator, Davros, designed them to be weapons of war. There’s also the revelation that their home planet Skaro was ravaged by civil war, leading to the acceleration of the Daleks’ creation. Even the Doctor doesn’t escape unscathed; after seeing the horror Davros is capable of, he decides to set off the explosives… but is beaten to the punch as one Dalek accidentally triggers them and buries his future enemy in a cave. “Genesis of the Daleks” is the kind of sci-fi story that lingers with you long after its credits roll, and that’s an approach that was needed for such a heavy topic.

With the “Do I have the right?” speech, “Genesis of the Daleks” also underlined that the Doctor seeks a peaceful resolution to his conflicts. Throughout his discussion with Sarah Jane, the Doctor argues that if he triggers the explosives and kills the Daleks, he’d be participating in the same kind of evil that they’ll eventually embrace. It also draws a hard line between the Doctor and the rest of the Time Lords, showcasing that he chooses to embrace pacifism while they’re willing to solve the problems facing the universe by any means necessary. Whether it’s his sonic screwdriver, psychic paper, or quick thinking, the Doctor will find a way to save everyone he can.

The ‘Doctor Who’ Revival Reshaped The Doctor’s Rivalry with the Daleks

The fallout of “Genesis of the Daleks” continued to affect Doctor Who, especially in the second series that started airing in 2005. During the episode “Dalek,” it’s revealed that Christopher Eccleston‘s Ninth Doctor is the last survivor of the “Time War,” which saw the entirety of the Daleks and the Time Lords wiped out. Therefore, the Doctor is horrified to discover that a lone Dalek survivedand wants it destroyed; only after Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) touches the Dalek does it show a measure of mercy and winds up killing itself. Writer Rob Shearman said that he and showrunner Russell T. Davies wanted to deliver an emotional hour of television:

“Russell wanted to make it an emotional episode, something that doesn’t rely on people running down corridors…I decided to take all those things people find funny about the Daleks and turn them into something people would find memorable. This is also the first time we’ll see inside the Dalek.”

The two-parter “The Magician’s Apprentice” and “The Witch’s Familiar” takes things one step further with Peter Capaldi‘s Twelfth Doctor encountering a younger version of Davros, and subsequently abandoning him; the guilt starts to eat at the Doctor once he learns Davros is dying. In both of these cases, Doctor Who showcases how the Doctor has changed over the years, but his questioning of whether he has the right to wipe out an entire race has shaped his actions.

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2005 – 2022-00-00

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BBC

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Graeme Harper, Euros Lyn, Douglas Mackinnon, Jamie Magnus Stone, Charles Palmer, Rachel Talalay, Joe Ahearne, James Strong, Jamie Childs, Saul Metzstein, Toby Haynes, Wayne Che Yip, Nick Hurran, Richard Clark, James Hawes, Daniel Nettheim, Colin Teague, Keith Boak, Azhur Saleem, Adam Smith, Andrew Gunn, Nida Manzoor, Lawrence Gough, Paul Murphy

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Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out after a judge ruled that the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star had successfully completed the terms of her three-year probation.

“Three years probation complete. All my [probation officers] said it was one of the longest probations they had seen for [a] first-time offense,” Paul, 32, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 7. “Back then, I wasn’t even aware of what [domestic violence] was. Unfortunately, many will experience it as many already have.”

Us confirmed earlier on Friday that Paul was no longer on probation with a judge amending her aggravated assault felony charge to a Class A misdemeanor. She had been arrested in 2023 following an alleged altercation with then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. At the time, Paul pleaded guilty to assault as part of a plea deal to dismiss other charges pertaining to child abuse.

“DV is a sneaky cycle to get stuck in because by the time you realize what actually is happening you’re already stuck in it,” Paul stated on Friday. “I don’t care if you see me as the villain or victim. This all surfacing the way it viciously and vindictively did, has been hell on earth and if I didn’t have the support I have I don’t think I would have made it through.”

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Footage from Paul’s arrest was leaked in March, where the influencer was seen throwing chairs at Mortensen, 33, in front of her daughter, Indy. (Taylor shares Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 6, with ex-husband Tate Paul, as well as son Ever, 2, with Mortensen.)

In light of the video’s release, Taylor temporarily lost custody of Ever. She has since been awarded visitation rights from a judge, who also issued mutual protective orders to Taylor and Mortensen. (The now-exes must stay 100 feet away from each other at all times.)

“This has been a very toxic relationship. It’s beyond the pale in a lot of ways, the toxicity,” the judge said during an April hearing. “What I’ve seen from the evidence even post [the] last hearing, there seems to be a continuing attraction that they have for each other. … You guys have to figure out a lot here. You have to figure out how to function as coparents.”

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According to the judge, he was initially hesitant to rule on custodial arrangements for Ever.

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“I’m hoping that you’re not people who just thrive on the drama and the conflict. You’ve got to put your child first and shield the child from this conflict,” the judge stated at the time. “I’m going to leave the current order in place. I need to think a little bit more about this lifting of supervision. I have mixed feelings about it.”

Taylor and Mortensen have each vehemently denied the accusations against themselves.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

Roomies, J. Cole had a sweet surprise in store for newlyweds Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell! The couple stepped out for what was already a memorable night, but they clearly weren’t expecting one of music’s biggest names to put their love on blast in front of a packed crowd. And when J. Cole turned his attention toward the newlyweds, Coco’s reaction said it all!

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J. Cole Celebrates Coco & Donovan’s Newlywed Era

During J. Cole’s The Fall-Off World Tour stop at TD Garden in Boston on Friday, August 7, the rapper paused his performance to congratulate Coco and Donovan on recently tying the knot. Coco, 28, appeared stunned before bursting into excitement, while Donovan stayed close behind her and wrapped his arms around his wife during the sweet shoutout.

“Hey, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, congratulations to y’all. God bless y’all and y’all family,” he said. “Ladies and gentlemen, that’s the type of sh*t that this song is about.”

J. Cole said before encouraging the crowd to show love to the newlyweds. Donovan also planted a kiss on Coco’s cheek as she celebrated the unexpected moment, making for a wholesome newlywed memory.

Fans Are Clearly In Their Feelings Today

Fans quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to show Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell plenty of love following their big day. Some joked that Ciara’s prayer definitely worked, while others said the couple stays showing “all teeth” with their nonstop smiles. And of course, a few commenters couldn’t help but joke that they were jealous of Donovan because he gets to call Coco his wife.

One Instagram user @jamrock_shorty said, “I feel their love through the screen 🥰🥰”

This Instagram user @tyriccuffie added, “Never been jealous of a man in my life but congratulations to them 🙄”

And, Instagram user @i_love_liyah_ commented, “Showing all 72 teefs together!!”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @jdy_the.cprn wrote, “CoCo is living the dream! Go girl!”

While Instagram user @christinemadejewelry claimed, “Ciara prayer worked”

Lastly, Instagram user @perfectjossshhhh said, “I hope he performed life sentence after that 💚”

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Roomies, when you’re trying to enjoy a night out with your boo, sometimes you’ve gotta make it clear who’s invited and who’s not! Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher recently turned up together at the club, but it looks like Bagg wasn’t letting just anybody get too comfortable in their section. A clip circulating online has folks talking after the rapper appeared to personally make sure his VIP space stayed exclusive.

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Moneybagg Yo & Ari Fletcher Stepped Out Looking Good

Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher were both serving looks for their night out. Bagg stepped out in a black leather jacket worn with no shirt underneath, shades, and a chain, while Ari complemented the vibe in an all-black ensemble, sparkling jewelry, a glam beat, and a sleek updo.

Moneybagg Yo Makes It Clear Who’s Welcome

But while the couple enjoyed their time in the VIP section, Moneybagg appeared to have a message for some of the people who entered their space. In the circulating footage, the rapper could be seen gesturing for individuals to leave and seemingly ushering someone out of the booth as he worked to keep the section private.

Fans Had Plenty Of Theories

One Instagram user @icemikeloveasia said, “once u get shood away, it’s time to gone to da crib 😮‍💨”

This Instagram user @ntunga.abantu added, “The way she looks at him✨✨ He must’ve been protecting her peace👌🏾”

And, Instagram user @privonsitaaaa wrote, “Lmao she was so happy he did that 😭”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @_gonetillnovembr shared, “Me acting shocked my man mean asl to other ppl even though that’s my fav part about him lol”

While Instagram user @callmejudy___ claimed, “LMAOOO SOMEBODY SAID WAS IT LIL BABY BYE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭”

Finally, Instagram user @donna_sowblessed shared, “When your side piece try to sit in the section lol”

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Chris Brown filed documents to keep his former housekeeper away from his tour royalties. The ‘Residuals’ singer was ordered to pay Maria Avila $13 million after she won a lawsuit claiming his dog attacked her back in 2020.

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Chris Brown Files Court Documents To Protect Tour Royalties

Chris Brown recently filed documents to prevent his former housekeeper away from his tour royalties, according to TMZ. The ‘Residuals’ singer was ordered to pay Maria Avila $13 million last month after she won a lawsuit claiming his dog attacked her back in 2020.

Brown is reportedly asking the court to block Avila from collecting her $13 million lawsuit judgement from his tour royalties and future earnings. Avila is reportedly attempting to have dibs on all of Brown’s present and future income until the judgement is settled.

Amanda Kloots may have hung up her ballroom shoes, but she’s always one to give advice to new contestants on Dancing With the Stars.

“I know a couple people [joining season 35] but that’s only because — it’s funny, people reach out when they’re like, ‘I’m thinking about doing this show. Should I do it?’” Kloots, 44, exclusively told Us while promoting her “Good Grief with Amanda Kloots” podcast. “I’m always like, ‘Yes, yes, you should do it. It’ll be the best, hardest thing you do, but it’ll be the best thing you ever do. I promise you, you will not regret it.’”

Kloots played coy about who reached out to her about the show, which has confirmed four contestants: Love Island’s Maura Higgins, Summer House star Ciara Miller, Savannah Bananas’ Jackson Olson and Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez. ABC has yet to disclose more celebrities or pros competing on the series, which is set to premiere on September 15.

“Pretty much every year after I’ve done the show, I’ve had somebody reach out going, ‘OK, did you really like this? Did you really have a good time?’ And I’m always like, ‘If you do not sign up for that show, you’re really missing the boat,’” she said.

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Kloots appeared on season 30 of the hit ABC competition show, where she was partnered with Alan Bersten. The pair ultimately placed fourth and lost to champions Iman Shumpert and pro Daniella Karagach. Kloots, however, would be game to try her hand at an all-star season.

“I would be there. I’m sure [casting director and executive producer] Deena Katz and ABC know that I would be there in a heartbeat,” she told Us. “I mean, it would be a dream come true. I’m so proud of that show.”

Kloots went on to gush about the series recently receiving an Emmy nomination, which she said was “so well deserved” given its “wonderful atmosphere.”

“Everybody’s rooting for each other,” she said. “There’s no jealousy or cattiness or fights or mean spirited. Everybody’s there to help each other. It’s such a wonderful experience. I would love to go back.”

While not quite an all-star season, Kloots did return to the ballroom for DWTS Con in Palm Springs earlier this month and performed a number alongside Bersten, 32, and former champ Hannah Brown.

“It was so fun, oh my gosh!” Kloots said. “I love that show so much and dancing has always been a part of my life. But then I packed my shoes away. When I got to do that show, it was such a part of my healing journey. I am forever grateful. So to be back with that family — and I say family because they are all those pros are incredible and they now have children. Everybody’s in the dressing room and playing with everybody, and they’re all so kind and so supportive and they work so hard. Then all the celebrities that came back are like me, they just love this show so much and have been so grateful to be a part of it. It’s just sort of like this big love fest amidst this crazy dancing.”

Days after appearing at the fan convention, Kloots launched the “Good Grief With Amanda Kloots” podcast with Dear Media. Kloots, whose husband Nick Cordero died in 2020 after facing COVID-19 complications, hopes to feature candid conversations about facing significant changes in life. (Kloots and Cordero shared son Elvis, whom they welcomed in 2019.)

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“It’s been six years since I lost my husband. I do a lot of therapy, from science-backed therapy to very woo-woo — I live in Los Angeles, so I’ve done almost all of it,” she shared. “It was in this last year that I had this kind of turnaround in therapy with my relationship to grief.”

Kloots explained that she helps “a lot of widows” who she takes “under [her] wing and try to help because widows did that” for her when she was “newly grieving.”

“We all talk about how to survive grief in the beginning, but we don’t really talk about the beauty and the things that grief can teach us because we live with it,” she noted. “We live with it for the rest of our lives. It isn’t going anywhere, which was my misconception. I thought I could heal it, and I’d get my graduate certificate. And it isn’t that. It’s how you learn to live with it, and most importantly, how you can learn to love yourself again in this grief. So that’s hopefully the message of the podcast.”

When Naomi Watts shares the beauty products behind her radiant complexion, it’s worth taking note. One staple in her makeup routine is the Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer, a creamy formula that delivers full coverage while maintaining a natural, skin-like finish. The actress’ Met Gala makeup look relied on the concealer, as it brightened and perfected her complexion.

What makes the Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer stand out is its ability to deliver full coverage without looking or feeling heavy. The creamy formula effortlessly camouflages dark circles, redness, discoloration and blemishes while maintaining a natural, skin-like finish that never appears flat or mask-like. Better yet, it’s buildable, so you can apply a sheer layer for everyday wear or add more in targeted areas without worrying about it becoming cakey.

Get the Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer for $42 at Nordstrom! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

The skincare-infused formula is another reason it’s become such a cult favorite. Dior formulated the concealer with floral extracts to help keep skin feeling hydrated and comfortable throughout the day, making it especially appealing for anyone with dry or mature skin. Instead of emphasizing texture or settling into fine lines as the hours pass, it maintains a fresh, radiant look that leaves the complexion appearing smoother and more awake.

Application is just as effortless thanks to its oversized doe-foot applicator. The plush wand deposits enough product to quickly cover larger areas like under the eyes, around the nose and across the chin while still allowing for precise spot concealing. Many beauty lovers even skip foundation altogether, using a few strategically placed swipes of the concealer wherever they want extra coverage before blending with a sponge, brush or fingertips for an incredibly natural finish.

One mature-skinned Nordstrom shopper said “covers all my dark spots,” while another said it “gives a natural look” and is “very blendable.”

Whether you’re looking to camouflage dark circles, cover discoloration or simply achieve a more even-looking complexion, the Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer lives up to its cult-favorite status.

Get the Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer for $42 at Nordstrom! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

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When your skin starts to feel the effects of changing hormones, dryness and loss of firmness, finding a product that does more than just moisturize becomes a must. Enter the The Power Move Hydrating Facial Serum from Stripes Beauty, a brand created by Naomi Watts with mature skin in mind. The 57-year-old actress recently told InStyle […]