Netflix’s Ransom Canyon understood the assignment when building its cast of hot cowboys.

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The upcoming series, which premieres on April 17, is based on Jodi Thomas‘ book series of the same name about a Texas town full of drama, romance and apparently attractive men. From Josh Duhamel to James Brolin to Jack Schumacher to Garrett Wareing, Ransom Canyon made sure every audience member would be seated for the rustic adventures set against the backdrop of a contemporary western saga.

“At its core, Ransom Canyon isn’t just a town. It’s an idea. It’s the painful longing for your first love. It’s the burning desire to protect your family. It’s cowboys and lovers, grifters and thieves. Lust, deceit, heartache, home. Ransom has it all,” creator April Blair told Tudum in March 2025 about the series. “I think people are going to fall in love with this little slice of Texas and the dramas and romances that we created there.”

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By Jennifer Asencio
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Even though the movie hasn’t been released yet, the buzz around Supergirl is not positive. Part of this may be the behavior of Milly Alcock during the press tour for the movie, in which she has insulted almost every major demographic that would have been interested with outrageous comments and assertions. Part of it might also be that people who’ve seen advanced screenings claim it bears a lot of similarity in plot to Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of it might just be superhero movie fatigue after decades of being swamped by the X-Men, Avengers, and Justice League universes.

One thing that has been universally acclaimed, even by the naysayers, is the appearance of Jason Momoa as Lobo, the anti-hero mercenary bounty hunter from the planet Czarnia. Not only does the actor perfectly look the part, but his delivery reflects the comic book character extremely well. Momoa recently said in interviews that he and the heads of DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran, have met to discuss the character’s future in the cinematic universe.

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“I do not have any interest in making a Lobo PG-13 movie,” Momoa reportedly said. He added that he’d appear as a supporting role in any other DC movie, but a Lobo stand-alone film has to be rated R, according to the actor.

Given that Lobo was originally a villain, and then re-purposed in the 1990s to be a parody of ultra-violent, vigilante Marvel characters like Wolverine and The Punisher, it would be difficult to make a Lobo movie that is rated PG-13, anyway. Lobo bears a lot in common with his comic book mirror, Deadpool (who was likewise originally a villain in his original 1991 introduction), in that he is irreverent, destructive, and rebellious. He is full of sarcastic lines and crude humor that would be too much for a PG-13 movie and trying to tone him down to meet that rating would make the character bland and cartoonish, a pale shade of who he really is.

Momoa’s insistence on an R-rated stand-alone film is therefore a defense of the brand and shows a good understanding of the character he has taken on. It also doesn’t mean we’ll never see Lobo on-screen again. The actor is willing to play the character in any other movie, as long as it doesn’t center around Lobo. It’s understandable why studios may not have wanted Supergirl or other more family-oriented characters to have movies with an R rating, since they are meant as much for the kids as the adults. But Lobo’s appeal is strictly for those kids who grew up reading comics under the shadow of true crusaders like Superman and Batman and, as adults, want a little more flavor to their heroes.

Could Be DC’s Answer To Deadpool

Although Lobo was originally intended to be a parody of the rugged anti-hero, he wound up becoming embraced by fans after his redesign in the 1990s gave him a more biker-oriented look. He became so popular that he was competitor Stan Lee’s favorite DC hero, and while Marvel parodied the character a few times, the comic company never openly mocked him. A Lobo stand-alone film might seem a bit cliché in the wake of so many other characters of his type, but Lobo is the “OG” and Momoa seems ready to carry the character on-screen in a wide variety of projects.

The fact that Momoa seems so perfect for the role is what would elevate a potential Lobo movie into the same popularity as its Marvel rival, the Deadpool franchise. A Lobo movie has all the ingredients that made the Deadpool franchise such a success, offering audiences a welcome reprieve from the sanitized mainstream superhero movies Supergirl seems to be promising. Momoa has the same passion for Lobo that Ryan Reynolds has for Deadpool, and that is reflected in what he is willing to do with the character for the DCU.

If Momoa just tanked any possibility of a stand-alone Lobo movie by insisting that it be rated R, he also did a good thing for audiences. It’s better to not get anything at all than to get a version of Lobo that isn’t true to his wild, rebellious, and violent nature in his own movie. Let him do all that PG-13 stuff for PG-13 superheroes, but let Lobo be Lobo in his own film.

More couples are discovering that scent compatibility plays a bigger role in attraction and long-term connection than they realized, with researchers pointing to evolutionary, emotional and even genetic reasons why a partner’s smell can make or break a bond.

Why Does Scent Matter So Much in Romantic Relationships?

Scent matters because it can signal physical health, emotional safety and biological compatibility between partners, according to researchers writing for Psychology Today and Healthline.

In an article for Psychology Today, Ainsley Hawthorn, Ph.D., explained that humans may be wired to read smell as a clue about a potential mate’s well-being. “From an evolutionary perspective, we may be primed to respond to scent because of its role as an indicator of physical health,” she wrote. Hawthorn noted that poor diet and disease can produce foul smells, so being turned off by a partner’s body odor may help steer people away from an unhealthy match. “In the end, disliking a partner’s scent may signal a loss of compatibility and spell trouble for a relationship,” she added.

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Can a Partner’s Scent Change How You Feel About Them Over Time?

Yes. Researchers say a partner’s scent can shift from a source of comfort to a source of stress as the relationship itself changes.

In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla pointed to research showing that smelling a romantic partner’s worn clothing can reduce stress responses (Hofer et al., 2018). “Over time, a partner’s scent can become encoded as a signal of safety. But this encoding can change,” Zemla wrote. “If a partner becomes critical, distant, or unreliable, their scent may begin to cue tension rather than comfort.” In other words, the same smell that once felt soothing can start to feel off-putting once trust or closeness erodes.

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Is Scent Attraction Influenced by Genetics?

Yes. Genetics help shape how someone smells and how appealing that smell is to a potential partner, on top of personal hygiene.

Writing for Healthline, Dorian Smith-Garcia explained that “current research has shown that humans are influenced by their partner’s scent when determining attractiveness and compatibility.” Smith-Garcia noted that people with the ABCC11 gene, which controls underarm odor and ear wax, “produce chemicals that scent-producing bacteria can feed on.” The takeaway, she wrote, is that “learning that body odor, or the lack of it, is genetically influenced and can also tip the scales during partner selection is an intriguing thought.”

Personal hygiene still plays a major role, but biology may quietly sway who you find irresistible and who you do not.

Deion Sanders has the internet in tears after clowning Karrueche Tran’s vacation hair disaster. Karrueche gave fans a lil’ storytime about the bad hair experience and even showed off the final results, and Deion wasted no time letting her know he definitely wasn’t feeling the look.

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Deion Sanders Couldn’t Resist Reacting To Karrueche Tran’s Hair Mishap

Karrueche Tran recently looked back on a bad hair experience from a trip to Greece. She told fans she showed up with boho braids, but hated the style so much that she took them out before she even made it to her hotel. In the photo she shared on Instagram, Karrueche sat on the bed while taking her braids down. Even though she claimed she wasn’t feeling the look, she still flashed a smile for the camera. Of course, her comment section lit up with reactions, and Deion Sanders made sure to weigh in. He didn’t waste any time letting his lady know he wasn’t feeling the style either, writing, “Naw Dawg.”

Deion’s Response Has Social Media In Tears

Meanwhile, folks over in The Shade Room’s comment section were in tears over Deion’s response to Karrueche’s photo. Some Roomies said his “Naw Dawg” comment gave them a kii, while others couldn’t resist cracking a few jokes about Karrueche’s hair themselves.

Instagram user @ty.costello wrote, “Man I never thought I’d see Angelica doll make the shade room 😂😂😂😂” 

Instagram user @kweenmocha wrote, “This how my Barbie’s used to look after i grabbed me a pair of scissors.” 

While Instagram user @djspinderella wrote, “If he can love you lookin like this , he’s a keeper!”

Then Instagram user @prettychaoss__ wrote, “Yeah he love her 😍” 

Another Instagram user, @_nee___nee_, wrote, “She looks like Cynthia from the Rugrats 😭” 

Instagram user @alaysiadid wrote, “He said AHT AHT, that’s a little too ethnic and textured for me 😂”

Then another Instagram user @__dmaccc wrote, “‘Naw dawg’ got me rolling 😂😂😂😂😂”

While another Instagram user @bougieviolist wrote, “Damn.. imagine the person who did them seeing this.. yikes lol.” 

Finally, Instagram user @stanwitdaskits wrote, “Naw she still cute Unc.” 

From Laughs To Love? Fans Can’t Get Enough Of Deion & Karrueche

Deion might crack a few jokes on Karrueche, but fans still can’t get enough of them together. In fact, the internet keeps calling them couple goals. Back in May, they had folks dropping heart-eye emojis after a video of them enjoying some beach time together surfaced. Karrueche splashed around in the water with a friend while Deion kicked back on the sand. As she made her way over to him, Deion helped her back onto the beach, then they shared a few sweet kisses before he pulled her in for more. Peep the video below.

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Ya’ll! Blue Ivy and Jay-Z are giving the internet a rare glimpse of a sweet father-daughter moment that has fans absolutely gushing. In a clip that’s been making its rounds on social media, the duo’s subtle but iconic energy had everyone stopping mid-scroll.

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Blue Ivy And Jay-Z Deliver Full Circle Moment

The moment went down at Hov’s JAYZ30 pop-up in NYC, where Blue Ivy and Jay-Z were seen throwing up the Roc sign in front of an Apple Music backdrop. Jay kept it laid-back in a plain white tee, dark shades, and his afro out, while Blue matched the cool factor in a gray NYC shirt, glasses, and a long, slicked-back braid with gold earrings—fans quickly pointing out just how much she’s starting to resemble her father. The simple interaction, paired with their matching energy, had many calling it a “full-circle” moment for the Roc Nation legacy.

Fans Debate Who Blue Ivy Looks Like

One Instagram user @youkillmegabe claimed, “DANG SHE IS GOING TO BE TALLER THAN HIM !?😂WOW BLUE“

This Instagram user @p3rksnextdoor wrote, “It don’t make sense how she look exactly like them both 🔥”

And, Instagram user @therealnovakaine said, “Them conspiracy ppl finna have a ball with this“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @queen_mece added, “I LOVE this!! Blue is soo beautiful!!! 💜”

While Instagram user @everythingmariee_ commented, “Blue 😍😍😍”

Finally, Instagram user @riche_brooklyn shared, “I remember all jokes about Blue & her looks & she’s growing in a beautiful young lady damn best looking just like her mama!“

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By Jonathan Klotz
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30 years ago anime wasn’t mainstream. Malls weren’t filled with stores selling wall scrolls and figurines, and if it wasn’t for Cartoon Network’s Toonami, most people wouldn’t know a Gundam from a Zord. In 1997, no one importing tapes from Japan knew that the greatest dark fantasy anime of all time was found on those tapes. The 25-episode run of Berserk, adapting only one arc from the long-running blockbuster manga, holds up to this day as the pinnacle of the genre, even if we have to rely on physical media to watch it. The 1997 version of Berserk isn’t streaming anywhere after it was replaced by the Golden Age arc films in 2013. 

In The Grim Darkness Of Midland There Is Only War

Berserk (1997) starts off with Guts the Black Swordsman taking down a corrupt, very demonic Baron with his impossibly large sword and a cannon hidden in his arm. It’s a very grimdark episode that we learn is set in the present, and the rest of the series is a flashback to Guts time alongside the Band of the Hawk, and its charismatic leader, Griffith. Unlike the first episode, there’s bright colors, traditional fantasy music over scenes of swordsmen, and it’s enough to make you forget that first episode. Until the necklace that Guts ripped off the Baron makes a reappearance, and you realize, this isn’t going to end well. 

And it doesn’t. In fact, the series ends on a cliffhanger that wasn’t resolved, in anime anyways, for over 20 years. The Berserk 2016 series picks up where the 1997 series ended with the end of the “Golden Age” arc, but even with all of the advances in animation, it’s inferior to the original run and even the 2013 Golden Age movies. Taking one of the most detailed manga ever and reducing it to a 3D CGI experience that leaves out as much detail as possible was an insult to long-time fans of Guts the Black Swordsman. 

The Best Version Of The Blockbuster Manga Epic

Kentaro Miura was the talented creator of the original Berserk manga which started back in 1989. Tragically, he passed away in 2021, leaving his epic story unfinished, and while his childhood friend and talented manga artist Koji Mori has promised to finish the tale according to Miura’s original plans, it’s not the same. Between the modern Berserk series failing to reach the heights of the original, and Miura’s passing, the original 1997 anime will remain the best adaptation of his life’s work. 

Which is why it’s especially tragic that Berserk (1997) isn’t available for easy streaming anywhere. Crunchyroll has both the Golden Age films and the 2016 series, but not the 1997 series. The best option to watch one of the 90s greatest anime series remains purchasing the Blu-Ray collection. While the 2013 Golden Age films tell the same story as the 1997 anime, it’s condensed, leaves out both character beats and narrative  moments, and there’s something about the grimy animation of the original that perfectly captures the spirit of Guts, Casca, and Griffith none of the modern versions can match. 

The Berserk manga has sold over 60 million copies, but it’s a tragedy no one can easily watch the best adaptation of the megaselling blockbuster fantasy epic. 

When someone mentions the name Wesley Snipes, one of the first things that comes to mind is Blade. Snipes played the legendary Marvel vampire in a trilogy of films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and while most thought he would never return to Marvel, he defied expectations in 2024 with the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine. Despite years’ worth of rumors that Snipes had an ongoing dispute with Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, the two squashed any beef between them and brought Snipes back into the fold to play the Daywalker one final time before riding off into the sunset. Snipes has starred in plenty of notable action movies and dramas over the years, but one of his projects that you likely haven’t heard of has finally stepped into the spotlight thanks to the biggest streaming service in the world.

All the way back in 2007, Snipes headlined the forgotten TV action movie/spy thriller, The Contractor — not to be confused with Chris Pine’s 2022 conspiracy thriller of the same name. Game of Thrones veteran Lena Headey also has a key role in the film as DI Annette Ballard, and the film even came before she was widely discovered for her performance as Cersei in the HBO fantasy series. Even Charles Dance, who played her father in Game of Thrones, also has a small role in The Contractor. In America, the film is available to stream for free on the Roku Channel, but the film was recently added to Netflix’s global library, where it has made a shocking surge into the top 10. As a TV movie, the film was never released into theaters, and budget information was never reported, but it is certainly finding a bigger audience now than it ever did when it first premiered on cable nearly 20 years ago.

What Is ‘The Contractor’ About?

An official synopsis for The Contractor, which doesn’t even have a score from critics on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, reads as follows:

“A former CIA assassin is drawn out of retirement for one last sanctioned kill — but when the mission goes sideways, he’s left stranded in London, hunted by both British authorities and the agency that hired him. With nowhere to turn, he forms an unlikely bond with a troubled young boy as he fights to survive and find a way home.”

The film did earn a Rotten 28% from audiences on the Popcornmeter, which makes its sudden return to streaming glory that much more surprising. Robert Foster, Joshua Michael Stern, Robert Katz, and Andre Farawagi wrote the script for The Contractor, and Josef Rusnak directed the film.

Check out The Contractor on the Roku Channel in America or on Netflix globally, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the film.

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July 10, 2007

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105 minutes

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Josef Rusnak

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Joshua Michael Stern

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Rudy Cohen, Rolf Deyhle

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