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John Wayne and Henry Fonda’s 83% RT World War II Classic Still Can’t Be Topped
Over six decades later, The Longest Day still stands out as one of the most well-made World War II movies ever put on screen. It aimed big — telling the D-Day story from not just one side but through the eyes of American, British, French, and German soldiers. To pull that off, producer Darryl F. Zanuck, renowned for his sprawling movies, including the troubled U.S.-Japan co-production Tora! Tora! Tora!, which involved Akira Kurosawa, brought in three directors. Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, and Bernhard Wicki each helmed a different front of the war. John Wayne and Henry Fonda joined an expansive, star-studded ensemble cast, including Sean Connery, Robert Mitchum, and Richard Burton, to deliver a stunning recreation of the landings in Normandy with spectacle and authenticity.
Featuring real paratroopers, actual battle locations, and veterans guiding the production, the film doesn’t hold back in showing the full reality of war, be it the chaos, the solidarity, the fear, and everything in between. Just like A Bridge Too Far details Operation Market Garden with precision, The Longest Day‘s black-and-white dramatization of D-Day offers the most compelling portrayal of one of World War II’s most pivotal events.
Three Directors and a Cast of Thousands Built One of the Best War Movies Ever Made
More than just a movie, The Longest Day is a full-scale reenactment of D-Day. The story draws from firsthand accounts by veterans who experienced the operation. With a cast of 42 A-list stars and thousands of extras, including real paratroopers leaping from planes over Normandy, the film relies on its sheer cinematic muscle. Adopting an ambitious storytelling approach, with no CGI and no shaky-cam close-ups, the film is one of the most thoughtful and balanced portrayals of the D-Day invasion, presenting the viewpoints of major parties involved. The Longest Day doesn’t try to pull you into the action; it’s just a wide-angle view of the day as it happened, leaving judgment to the viewer.
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The three directors assigned to the project concentrated on the nitty-gritty details of accounts within their jurisdiction: Annakin handled the British and French scenes, Marton directed the American sequences, and Wicki oversaw the German segments. The first hour of the film’s near-three-hour runtime builds tension by following the Allied powers as they strategize and the Axis powers as they wait in anticipation. There’s the Allies’ debate over the timing of the attack in bad weather, French villagers smuggling intel, and German commanders bickering over Hitler’s absence. This sequential, documentary-like approach to the film’s storytelling forms the foundation of its epic action. When the landings do take place, it’s two hours of relentless bursts of gunfire and explosives across multiple fronts, revealing not just the war’s carnage but its chaos as well. From the air to the sea, The Longest Day captures the invasion of Normandy in painstaking detail.
John Wayne and Henry Fonda Contribute to Performances That Define a Genre and Technical Mastery
In a film where most actors have limited screen time, John Wayne and Henry Fonda are among the few given more prominent roles. John Wayne plays Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort, the real-life figure who broke his ankle during the landing and ended up becoming a war hero for how he and his unit defended the town of Sainte-Mère-Église. For the few minutes he is on-screen, Wayne plays Vandervoort with his typical larger-than-life screen presence. He urges his troops to march on, motivating them with his speeches and lived experience (although Vandervoort was almost twice as young as Wayne’s 55 years during the war). Henry Fonda, on the other hand, portrays Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the president’s son who refuses to sit out of front-row action and history just because of his name. However, the film doesn’t treat them — or anyone else — as typical heroes you’d often find in a character-driven drama. Its focus is on showing the events as they really happened.
With an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Longest Day continues to earn respect for its lasting power. Whether you’re coming back to it out of nostalgia or watching it for the very first time, its scale and ambition still command awe. In its three hours, the film proves why it’s a monument to historical cinema.
The Longest Day
- Release Date
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October 4, 1962
- Runtime
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178 minutes
- Director
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Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, Ken Annakin
- Writers
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Cornelius Ryan, David Pursall, Jack Seddon, James Jones, Romain Gary
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Henry Fonda
Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
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Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort
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Drew Sidora To Move Out Amid Custody Ruling With Ralph Pittman
One Instagram user @chachipaulino wrote, “primary custody during the school year ? Ok basically SHE WON 🥳”
This Instagram user @the.jee.spot claimed, “I can’t wait until the reunion now, cuz K is gonna drag this 😂😂😂”
And, Instagram user @tevin92bk added, “When the man get CUSTODY you know you MESSED UP 😫😮”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @_goodie2shoez shared, “Baby she about to have the best year of her life!! Normalize these men being full time parents!“
While Instagram user @d0pesince commented, “What kind of attorney did she hire!?“
Lastly, Instagram user @__destinialexis said, “Damn praying for her!!!“
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Katseye's Manon shares message to fans after group makes Coachella debut without her
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Netflix Price Hikes Are So Outrageous That They’re Actually Illegal
By TeeJay Small
| Published

Netflix subscribers have been subject to numerous price hikes in recent years, as the streaming giant continues squeezing every possible droplet of profitability out of their audience. If you feel that these price hikes are so outrageous that they should be outlawed, you’re not alone. Apparently, the government of Italy is taking action against Netflix, with Variety reporting that Italian customers may be entitled to millions in refunds. While this bears little immediate relevance to U.S. audiences, the ongoing legal case could set an important precedent for streaming practices in the future.
Per Variety, a Rome court has sided with a consumer advocacy group against Netflix. The filing argues that exponential price hikes, which took place from 2017 through 2024, are in direct violation of Italy’s national consumer code. Specifically, the Movimento Consumatori claims that corporations cannot unilaterally raise their rates on subscription-based services without offering advanced notice and a valid reason for the change. Since Netflix has made no major sweeping changes to its service and offered no such notice, they are alleged to be in violation of Italy’s consumer protection laws.
Netflix Fights Back
Reps from Netflix have already announced an intention to appeal this ruling, though it’s unclear what grounds they have to argue. The streamer has 90 days from the initial April 1 ruling to make their case, or they’ll be subject to daily $800 penalties. Meanwhile, lawyers Paolo Fiorio and Riccardo Pinna have demanded Netflix offer refunds of hundreds of dollars to individual subscribers.
Specifically, the legal team articulated “A Premium subscriber who has paid for Netflix continuously from 2017 to the present day is entitled to a refund of about €500 ($577), while a standard subscriber is due a refund of about €250 ($288).” Netflix boasted a subscriber base of over 8 million monthly users in Italy back in 2024, so these payouts could range into the hundreds of millions if they come to fruition.
Will Netflix Actually Have To Pay Up?
For now, it’s hard to say with any certainty that Netflix will pay up, or that this legal case will have sweeping ramifications for the streaming industry. Individual cases have been brought against streamers in European nations such as Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, though they have yet to cause any major ripple effect. But, if Netflix does seek to continue raising its rates, it bears asking, what exactly are we paying extra for?
To paraphrase one proud Italian-American from the small screen, Netflix subscribers may soon be informing the streamer, “You’ve got 90 days to give me my money.” If Netflix wants to respond with a Tony Soprano quote of their own, I’d suggest “with all due respect, you got no f-ing idea what it’s like to be number one.”
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The 15 Best New Spring Arrivals at lululemon
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Whether you wear athleisure to hit up the gym or just to go about your daily life, lululemon is making a successful effort at convincing us to shop its new arrivals. Between upgraded functional designs and new spring-worthy colors, it’s a good time to refresh our leggings, bras and belt bags. So, those yoga classes, running sessions and casual coffee shop trips are going to be our runways!
Although lululemon is known for its comfortable training gear in buttery-soft fabrics, the brand has made an impact in casual wear, too. The new spring arrivals include non-athleisure wear, like maxi dresses and sweatpant jeans. Who knows! Maybe lululemon will upgrade more than just your workout clothing collection.
15 lululemon New Spring Arrivals on Our Wishlist
1. Our Favorite: The viral Everywhere Belt Bag is still going strong, and we have our eye on the two new color options. One is pastel, and one is bright, so we’re having a tough time choosing just one.
2. Denim in Disguise: Sweatpant jeans just might be the best hack of the season, and lululemon’s take on the trend is here. The EasyFive wide-leg pants come in four colors, 10 sizes and three inseams.
3. Sporty Spice: Protect your skin from the sun (and look cute doing it!) in this adjustable lightweight visor. It’s designed to wear while running and training, so you know it’ll stay put.
4. Better Bra: If you don’t want a bra weighing you down, try the Straight-Strap Sports Bra. It offers light support but still works with a B/C cup.
5. Must-Have Maxi: This two-in-one maxi dress can be worn as a strapless dress or a maxi skirt. Either way, you’ll appreciate the sweat-wicking fabric during the hotter months.
6. Cozy Crewneck: No matter the season, a relaxed, soft crewneck will always find its way onto your body. This one comes in lululemon’s new Candy Cloud color which is the right shade for spring and summer.
7. Tightened Tights: Leggings with a drawcord? Genius! The Groove high-rise tights ensure you have the optimal fit while practicing yoga in the buttery-soft fabric.
8. Sweet Skirt: lululemon’s Align Skirt got an upgrade with a long shorts liner and cool colorblock details. The side slide ensures that you can move in yoga, Pilates and beyond.
9. Rain Resistant: Don’t let the rain stop you from getting your workout in outdoors. The Scuba Cropped Anorak Evolve jacket is lightweight yet protects you from showers with its hood.
10. Timeless Tank: Just in time for the warmer weather, lululemon released the shade Ocean Wave. You can shop the hue in the Align Tank Top, which provides light support and a buttery-soft feel.
11. Wonderful Wide Leg: Your favorite lululemon Align pants now come in a wide-leg version. This high-rise flare option has a hidden pop of color at the waistband and overlapping side slits.
12. Trusty Tee: A relaxed crewneck tee will always be a go-to choice, and we love that this one comes in two new colors and one returning favorite. It’s mostly cotton makeup and four-way stretch guarantees all-day comfort.
13. Safe Slides: Whether you’re headed to a workout class or just want an easy shoe, these slip-on woven slides make it simple. The upper strap is plush without any seams in contact with your feet, so yes, they really are that comfortable.
14. Daily Dress: You already love the built-in shelf bra on the lululemon Align Dress, but it just got a sweet upgrade. The better shorts liner is 4 inches long with drop-in pockets and an open-back waistband for bathroom breaks.
15. Color of the Season: For those chilly mornings, we’re snagging the Scuba Full-Zip Hoodie that comes in the new Matcha Magic color. It has useful features, like thumbholes, a hidden card sleeve, ribbed panels and more.
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His Sons Shine, Family Absences Spark Buzz
Whew, roomies… all eyes were on the Michael Jackson biopic premiere, and the Jackson family definitely showed up—but not without a few noticeable moments that have folks talking. From fashion tributes to family pull-ups, the red carpet gave what it needed to give—but y’all already know the internet clocked everything. And let’s just say… while some showed up and showed out, others had folks asking, “Now wait a minute…”
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Prince & Bigi Jackson Turn Heads At ‘Michael’ Premiere
Prince Jackson and Bigi Jackson, formerly known as “Blanket,” stepped out and had folks doing a double-take as they made a rare red carpet appearance at the ‘Michael’ film premiere in Berlin. The brothers came through channeling their dad, Michael Jackson, with Prince rocking a sharp black suit paired with a red shirt and tie, while Bigi added his own tribute with gold details and an armband featuring one of MJ’s iconic poses. And they didn’t pull up solo either—Roomies, it was definitely a family affair with Jackie, Jermaine, and Marlon Jackson in the building, plus Jaafar, Jermajesty, and Randy Jackson Jr. all showing love for the King of Pop.
Fans Question Who Showed Up—And Who Didn’t
Fans wasted no time running to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section—and whew, they went IN. Some were simply asking where Paris Jackson was. Meanwhile, others joked that Janet Jackson probably said, “Leave me out of this one.” And of course, a few folks couldn’t help but side-eye Jermaine Jackson, saying he was moving like he was the star of the night
One Instagram user @aphilly92 asked, “Where’s Paris, Janet, Latoya???“
This Instagram user @laffordj shared, “Michael would be SO PLEASED seeing everyone roasting tf outta Jermaine!!!😂😂”
And, Instagram user @vickyy.vickyyy said, “omgeeeee look at Blanket😩😩😩❤️❤️”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @cxaxrxexe wrote, “Yall making fun of Jermaine but he was ten toes down out of EVERYBODY during the trial. Iykyk ✈️🏃🏾♂️💨”
While Instagram user @sittinpretti83 added, “Baby, they beat Jermaine’s mug zoooooown!!! Got him looking like the BADDEST of em all!“
Finally, Instagram user @mista_posh commented, “Janet said take me out the groupchat 😂😂”
Paris Jackson’s Absence Sparks Questions At Premiere
Now y’all already know the internet was watching closely. And, it didn’t take long for folks to notice that Paris Jackson was nowhere to be found. Instead of hitting the red carpet, Paris was spotted back in L.A., posted up in West Hollywood, and casually smoking with a friend, which had fans raising eyebrows. But let’s be real, her absence didn’t totally shock some folks, especially since she’s been pretty vocal about not fully rocking with the biopic and even called out parts of the script that didn’t sit right with her.
While she’s since smoothed things over with Colman Domingo, she’s still reportedly at odds with the estate’s executors, John Branca and John McClain, even blaming them for issues with the film’s production. And to make things even more noticeable, Janet and LaToya Jackson were also missing, leaving fans side-eyeing who showed up—and who clearly kept their distance.
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Netflix’s New Shark Thriller Is Already Chomping Up the Charts in Less Than 48 Hours
Less than two years after Netflix released the unexpectedly successful film Under Paris, the streamer has unveiled what appears to be a new movie crafted in that creature feature’s image and designed to repeat its performance. Directed by Xavier Gens, who broke out in Hollywood with the poorly received 2007 video game adaptation Hitman, Under Paris emerged as a word-of-mouth streaming sensation. The film’s success showed that there is a large appetite for campy content aimed at the non-Emily in Paris demographic. Unsurprisingly, a sequel to Under Paris is in development. While fans wait for the sequel to make landfall, they seem to be tuning into Netflix’s new replacement.
Like Under Paris, the new movie is also directed by a European filmmaker. In fact, the filmmaker in question has already delivered a Hollywood blockbuster. We’re talking about the Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola, who broke out with the Nazi zombie movie Dead Snow in 2009 and went on to direct Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. The 2013 action film starred Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner, and grossed around $225 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million. More recently, Wirkola directed Violent Night, the Christmas-themed action movie starring David Harbour. It grossed $76 million worldwide against a reported budget of $20 million, and like Under Paris, is set for a sequel.
There’s a Feeding Frenzy Among Creature Features
Wirkola’s latest film, however, is the Netflix creature feature Thrash. The movie follows a young woman who is trapped in her home during a Category 5 hurricane that brings with it a giant flood and a great white shark. Thrash opened to mediocre reviews and is currently sitting at a 38% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is headlined by Bridgerton breakout Phoebe Dynevor, alongside Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga‘s young star, Alyla Browne. According to FlixPatrol, Thrash became one of the most-watched movies on the domestic and worldwide Netflix viewership charts immediately after its debut. The days leading up to the film’s release saw another European director’s creature feature — Crawl — make a comeback on the domestic streaming charts. On the same day as Thrash‘s release, Netflix debuted the Indian creature feature Tu Yaa Main, which follows a couple fending off a man-eating crocodile while trapped in an empty swimming pool. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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April 10, 2026
- Runtime
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83 Minutes
- Director
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Tommy Wirkola
Cast
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Phoebe Dynevor
Lisa Fields
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10+ Years Later, This Controversial Western Is One of Streaming’s Biggest Surprises
Perhaps it’s a sign of the times that the Western genre has had such a massive resurgence. Many American viewers seem to be yearning for a bygone era, and shows like Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone deliver that nostalgia. Released in 2018, Yellowstone launched a new wave of interest in Westerns, led by its own spin-offs and a string of lavishly produced movies and shows from other studios. The decade leading up to Yellowstone‘s release was rather quiet on the Western front, although there were a handful of movies that managed to break through. They were invariably directed by the Coen Brothers or Quentin Tarantino. However, another critically acclaimed filmmaker was on the verge of making a Western before a decision she made fueled one of the biggest production controversies of the past couple of decades.
In 2012, Natalie Portman boarded the project along with director Lynne Ramsay. The movie in question was based on a Black List script by Brian Duffield. In the subsequent years, Joel Edgerton, Jude Law, and Michael Fassbender signed on to play supporting roles. The movie was set to be shot by the renowned cinematographer Darius Khondji, who worked with David Fincher on Se7en and more recently with Josh Safdie on Marty Supreme. However, on the day that filming was supposed to begin, Ramsay failed to show up on set. It was announced that she had quit the production, which prompted Khondji and Law to back out as well. Gavin O’Connor was hired as Ramsay’s replacement, with Portman’s Star Wars co-star Ewan McGregor stepping in to play the role vacated by Law.
Natalie Portman’s Western Has a Notorious Production History
The movie in question, Jane Got a Gun, was eventually released in 2016 after numerous delays. It received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. Jane Got a Gun is now sitting at a 42% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Jane Got a Gun flounders between campy Western and hard-hitting revisionist take on the genre, leaving Natalie Portman’s committed performance stranded in the dust.” The movie grossed only $3.8 million worldwide against a reported budget of $25 million. However, according to FlixPatrol, it was resurrected by fans this week, more than a decade after its disastrous theatrical run. Jane Got a Gun emerged as one of the most-watched movies on the global HBO Max chart. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
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January 29, 2016
- Runtime
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98minutes
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New Sci-Fi Masterpiece Officially Overtakes a Major Franchise Hit at the Box Office
Now in its fourth weekend of release, the sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary is refusing to lose momentum. The film has already overtaken a handful of past sci-fi blockbusters over the last few weeks, and will continue to do so in the weeks to come. A few days ago, it overtook the $228 million domestic gross of its spiritual precursor The Martian, also based on a bestseller by Andy Weir. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, The Martian was critically acclaimed and massively successful at the box office in 2015. It grossed $630 million worldwide — a benchmark that Project Hail Mary has yet to cross — and received seven Oscar nominations.
This weekend, Project Hail Mary is poised to pass the coveted $500 million milestone worldwide. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie stars Ryan Gosling as a schoolteacher sent on an intergalactic mission to save the world. Project Hail Mary exceeded expectations in its theatrical debut, boosted by near-unanimous praise from critics and audiences. It currently holds a “Certified Fresh” 94% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 96% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is turning out to be Amazon MGM Studios what F1 was to Apple Studios last year, in that it’s technically a streaming movie that has done exceedingly well in theaters, especially in the IMAX format.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Has Gone Stratospheric
With nearly $240 million at the domestic box office so far, Project Hail Mary has overtaken the likes of Christopher Nolan‘s Interstellar and M. Night Shyamalan‘s Signs. It has also doubled the lifetime domestic gross of Bumblebee, the highest-rated installment of the live-action Transformers series. Directed by Travis Knight, whose Masters of the Universe movie is around the corner, Bumblebee grossed $127 million domestically and $467 million worldwide against a reported budget of $135 million. It now holds a “Certified Fresh” 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Bumblebee proves it’s possible to bring fun and a sense of wonder back to a bloated blockbuster franchise — and sets up its own slate of sequels in the bargain.” Starring Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena, it was followed by a soft reboot titled Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, whose underperformance has left the franchise in limbo. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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March 15, 2026
- Runtime
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157 minutes
- Director
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Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
- Writers
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Drew Goddard, Andy Weir
- Producers
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Aditya Sood, Amy Pascal, Andy Weir, Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Rachel O’Connor, Ryan Gosling
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