Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton got into a heated argument during the latest episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ on Sunday, July 12, and the drama continued on social media.

The ladies’ argument was so intense that it has evvvverybody talkin’ about it, and Williams took to X to throw out more accusations after the episode aired.

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Porsha Williams Reacts To Shamea Morton Talking About Her Mother

The ‘RHOA’ cast also includes Pinky Cole, K. Michelle, Cynthia Bailey, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell. During the episode ‘Highland Games and Explosive Claims,’ the ladies continued their trip to Scotland. While they were having a meal at a restaurant, things got heated after Morton confronted Williams.

Morton claimed that Williams’ ex, Dennis McKinley, said she didn’t want their daughter, Pilar, going to Morton’s home. Williams admitted to the claim before Morton added she’d tried to stop her from becoming a full-time cast member. From there, Morton brought up the feud between their mothers, Diane T. Williams and Sarah Yvonne Morton. For context, Morton’s mother bought Williams’ mother’s daycare center last season, which led to friction among the women.

During the present sitdown, Shamea blurted out an accusation that had folks clutching their pearls.

“Everybody doesn’t know that your mom tried to sleep with my dad,” Morton exclaimed. 

As mouths dropped, Pinky Cole interjected to say, “Where is my drink at?”

Williams replied, “You and your mama are low-down, dirty snakes.”

Morton replied, “No, you and your mama are low-down, dirty snakes, b*tch.”

Williams defended her mother and said it wasn’t true. Then she said, “Your mother tried to sleep with your father’s brother.”

Things didn’t end there, Chile, and Williams has an accusation of her own.

Williams said, “Your mom slept with your father’s brother.”

After Morton left, Williams said, “Girl! Did you hear what she said about my motherf*ckin’ mother?”

Porsha Williams Takes The Drama To Social Media

After the episode aired on Sunday, Williams took time out from her vacation in the Bahamas to deliver ANOTHER messy accusation.

Williams accused Morton of sleeping with a pastor, her manager, and “many more.”

“Wait… just catching up here in the Bahamas,” Williams wrote. “Yo, I can’t believe there are actually people talking about my MOTHER and mentioning my daughter in a negative way. Was this really worth it? Shamea took this way too far. You’re not innocent while you’ve got people discussing my MOM because of a lie you told on this show. If we’re going to discuss it keep it between us, Now let’s discuss YOU—sleeping with your manager (who’s married to one of your high school friends), as well as a pastor in Decatur who’s 100% on your roster… along with many more.”

Fans Were Shocked By The Drama

@anyamour noted, “Who needs enemies with friends like that?”

At this time, Morton hasn’t publicly replied to Williams’ latest comments.

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Will Ferrell did little to please fans with his MLB Home Run Derby commentary, as the majority of them took to social media to point out their displeasure with his presentation.

The backlash led to many baseball fans demanding that the Hollywood star not be allowed at such a sports event next time, prompting many to defend Ferrell for his comedic talent.

Netflix also came under fire for its camera work on the livestream, with fans claiming any national broadcast would have done a better job.

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Ferrell was joined by Luke Wilson and Jimmy Tatro for commentary duties on the player introductions at the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Ballpark on Monday night.

However, the comedian left many fans shielding their ears in annoyance, especially after he kicked off proceedings, asking, “Are you ready to watch some balls go very far into the air?” per the New York Post.

While it appeared like the three of them were there to promote their upcoming Netflix show “The Hawk,” baseball purists couldn’t figure out the exact reason they were in the main booth, especially after Philadelphia native and professional announcer Michael Buffer introduced the players on the field.

The trio’s commentary fell short, struggling with poor microphones and weak jokes, which left fans feeling like their inclusion on the broadcast was forced. Thankfully, Matt Vasgersian and other established sports voices took over for the main broadcast and rescued the day.

Netflix also left many fans dissatisfied with its camera work, as some pointed out that it wasn’t covering some angles and missed several swings.

Baseball fans flooded social media expressing their disappointment with Ferrell for his remarks during the event.

“Maybe I’m way off, but I don’t think the Will Ferrell-Luke Wilson thing is working at all. (Honestly, I get the sense that ‘they’ also know it isn’t working),” a fan wrote on X.

Another user said, “What a f-cking douche! Like any comedy movie he does. I wish anyone but him was doing it. Come to think of it, I’ve not seen a single movie this f-ck was in.”

“He’s a degenerate pos. Did he really say ‘ejaculate balls’ on a family sports show? F-ck him,” a third user commented, referring to Ferrell.

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Netflix Was Also Called Out For The Production Along With Will Ferrell

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Social media users slammed Netflix’s production, with a person writing that “this has been one of the worst home run derby broadcasts I have ever watched.”

“They’re straight up not showing many of the swings,” the individual continued. “No exit velocity. Taking the wrong camera constantly. Putrid stuff from ye olde Netflix.”

Another added, “I genuinely have no clue how they thought some of these angles were good. That was so bad.”

One viral post by a top baseball account on X shared a list of demands, writing, “Never let Netflix do the Derby again – Don’t use 47 different camera angles – Get announcers who don’t have excitement levels equal to someone sleeping – No Will Ferrell within 100 miles – Outs instead of swings – Jordan Walker at every Derby Perfect Home Run Derby every year.”

Amid the backlash, Ferrell still received some supportive comments, with former pro baseball player Ben Verlander writing on X, “Will Ferrell on the call at the Home Run Derby is just absolutely electric.”

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Jordan Walker Emerged As The Winner Of The 2026 Home Run Derby

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker emerged as the hardest hitter in Monday night’s game and took home the crown.

He had to battle his way back to victory on his last swing, scoring four homers to overtake hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber, per The Big Lead.

The evening also saw him make history as the first Cardinals player to win the derby, as well as the second-youngest player of all time.

He walked home with a mouth-watering $1 million, while Schwarber earned $500,000 as the runner-up. Other participants earned at least $150,000 each for their effort.

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Why Home Run Derby Is Now Showing On Netflix

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The Home Run Derby had been a staple on ESPN since 1994, but that changed on Monday as the MLB became increasingly open to stream-only broadcasts.

The streaming giant signed a 3-year deal with the MLB and was even instrumental in some changes being made to the format of the game, including the axing of the clock in favor of a pitch counter.

“We’ve always loved the Home Run Derby, and when we had the conversations with MLB, and this opportunity came up, we pounced,” Netflix VP of sports Gabe Spitzer told Front Office Sports. “The derby really fits in our overall programming strategy. It’s a big event with big personalities and something that resonates across a wide audience.”

Meanwhile, ESPN still holds digital rights for MLB.tv and broadcasts 30 midweek games. The decision to host the Home Run Derby away from ESPN was just part of the network’s effort to roll back its MLB broadcasting rights.

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Ariana Grande may be off the market, at least that’s what some fans believe.

The sensational singer and actress has been keeping fans guessing about her relationship status following speculations of a reunion with her ex Ricky Alvarez.

The rumors skyrocketed when Ariana Grande made multiple lyric changes to her hit 2018 song, “Thank U, Next,” all of which hinted at a possible rebound after her separation from Ethan Slater.

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Grande recently hit the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Monday, July 13, for another performance in her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour. While performing her 2018 song, she changed the lyrics from “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh” to “Wrote some songs about Ricky / We always find our way back.”

The moment was captured in fan videos shared on social media platforms like X, with someone believing Grande had used the moment to announce her rekindled romance with Alvarez. “THE HARD LAUNCH SHE’S INSANEEEE,” the excited fan captioned the clip detailing the moment.

The moment follows another “Thank U, Next” tribute from the singer’s tour stop in Austin, Texas, on June 26. The Blast covered the story, reporting that Grande changed the original lyrics to “Wrote some songs about Ricky / I know he still got my back.” The moment was similarly captured in fan videos, which included Alvarez’s reaction.

The Nickelodeon Alum’s Ex Was Seen With Her Parents

A fan video showcasing the moment caught Alvarez smiling after the lyric change. He was seen shaking hands with a man many believed was Grande’s father, Edward Butera. The entertainer’s mother, Joan Grande, was also seen gesturing to Alvarez during the shoutout.

The lyric changes weren’t the only reasons fans suspected Grande and her ex had rekindled their relationship, as they were spotted spending time together. The duo was seen on the Fourth of July weekend running an errand at Whole Foods and looking comfortable in each other’s company.

They were both dressed casually for the outing, with pictures capturing Alvarez playing the part of a perfect gentleman. He carried all the groceries and loaded them into their vehicle. Sources claimed Grande and her ex were spending the holiday at her parents’ house in Boca Raton.

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The Former Couple Reportedly Grew Closer After Her Breakup

A source recently added fuel to the growing speculations about the exes, telling US Weekly that Grande’s separation from Slater had played a key role in her rekindled relationship with Alvarez. “There was a period in time where they weren’t close — while she was with Ethan [Slater],” the source explained.

They claimed the “Wicked” star was “happy to reconnect” with Alvarez after her separation from Slater, adding: “Ariana is grateful to have him in her life right now, and he’s been a huge source of support.” The exes first met during the singer’s Honeymoon Tour in February 2015.

Alvarez joined the entertainer’s group as a backup dancer, and they reportedly began dating that April. However, their romance didn’t last long, with the duo separating in July 2016. Two years later, Grande released “Thank U, Next,” which featured lyrics about her exes, including Alvarez.

Ethan Slater Enjoys Solo Theater Date After Split

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News of Slater and Grande’s separation broke in June, with The Blast reporting that the actor shrugged off the split with a solo theater date days later. He was spotted attending Shakespeare in the Park’s production of “Romeo & Juliet” at The Delacorte Theater in New York City’s Central Park.

He dressed casually for the event, looking dapper in a white T-shirt, black trousers, and white sneakers. Slater was all smiles for the cameras, giving off a happy demeanor that seemingly confirmed the amicable end of his romance with the singer.

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A source confirmed the news of Slater’s split from his “Wicked” co-star, reporting that they had quietly separated for months before their breakup became public. They claimed the exes had parted ways amicably and were still friends who supported each other.

Inside About Ariana Grande’s Relationship History

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Besides Alvarez and Slater, Grande has been tied to several high-profile figures in the past. Her dating history includes stars such as former “SNL” comedian Pete Davidson, late singer Mac Miller, and rapper Big Sean, among others.

Her romance with Big Sean began trending when they were spotted together at a movie theatre in August 2014. They dated for nine months before separating due to conflicting work schedules in April 2015, per PEOPLE.

A year later, Grande launched her romance with Miller by sharing a picture of them hugging in September 2016. They reportedly separated in early May 2018, with the entertainer moving on with Davidson that same month. But their whirlwind romance ended in October 2018.

Are Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez back together?

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Little House on the Prairie has already been renewed for season 2 — but not every cast member is returning.

Based on the beloved book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie series is centered on the Ingalls family, who live on a farm on Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the late 1800s.

While Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson originated the roles, Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald and Skywalker Hughes took over in Netflix’s version.

Season 2, however, will look quite different, since the Ingalls family moved from Wisconsin to build a homestead near Independence, Kansas.

Wilder’s book series was centered on the family during their time in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, which will be explored in the sophomore season. As a result, most of the characters introduced in season 1 won’t be returning.

Keep scrolling to see who is — and isn’t — coming back for season 2:

Luke Bracey

There would be no Little House on the Prairie without Pa so Charles is heavily featured in season 2.

Crosby Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald is reprising her role as matriarch Caroline.

Alice Halsey

Halsey a.k.a Laura is at the center of season 2 as well.

Skywalker Hughes

Mary, meanwhile, is back again with Hughes in the role once more.

Warren Christie

After making the move with the Ingalls family, Edwards will continue to appear on Little House on the Prairie.

Jocko Sims

Sims’ story as Dr. George Tann seemingly wrapped up in season 1.

Meegwun Fairbrother

Fairbrother won’t be featured in season 2 after playing William Mitchell.

Alyssa Wapanatâhk

Wapanatâhk isn’t expected back as White Sun.

Wren Zhawenim Gotts

With the move, Gotts is likely not returning as Good Eagle.

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Willa Dunn

Season 2 will introduce Laura’s rival Nellie Oleson.

Charlotte Sullivan

Sullivan, meanwhile, is playing Nellie’s mother, Margaret, in season 2.

Rachelle Lefevre

Lefevre’s character Eva is a Walnut Grove schoolteacher introduced in the sophomore season.

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Most great vampire horror movies succeed by taking these creatures seriously, both as monsters and as metaphors for forbidden desire and monstrous transformation. However, some of the best vampire movies ever made are ones that don’t take these bloodthirsty baddies too seriously, something the late, great Leslie Nielsen certainly understood. Somehow, I have a feeling that legendary actor would have approved of Vampires vs. the Bronx, a Netflix horror comedy here to show you just how funny fangs can be.

Soulless Monsters Invade The Bronx

While its title sums things up in a nutshell, you should know what Vampires vs. the Bronx is all about. This movie is a cautionary tale against gentrification with a twist: the soulless monsters ripping the soul out of the Bronx are, in fact, vicious vampires. It’s up to some young children to save their neighborhood from an entirely different kind of monstrous transformation, but they face an uphill battle against some of the deadliest creatures in the entire world.

While Vampires vs. the Bronx has many fine qualities, one of the strongest things about this movie is the core trio of young protagonists. Jaden Michael, Gerald W. Jones III, and Gregory Diaz IV don’t have much of a Hollywood history (though Diaz was great in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), but they effortlessly breathe vivacious life into their every shared scene. Thanks to the awesome chemistry (they do seem like a trio of tight friends), it’s easy to buy into these plucky kids as symbols of a neighborhood’s purity in the face of encroaching darkness.

In addition to these awesome young actors, Vampires vs. the Bronx is also filled with some older stars who are having plenty of fun. Musical legend Cliff “Method Man” Smith has a memorable role, as does beloved Star Trek (2009) actor Zoe Saldana. Boardwalk Empire veteran Shea Whigham is also here to lend the film some of his trademark gravitas.

A Hit With Critics And Fans

When Vampires vs. the Bronx came out, critics felt like it was a true breath of fresh air in a genre that was as stuffy as Dracula’s coffin. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has a critical rating of 91 percent. Critics generally praised the film for so effectively blending horror and comedy together, all while delivering a story with a surprisingly heartfelt message.

As for me, I was impressed at how well that message embeds itself into the film, enhancing the narrative rather than feeling like a preachy diatribe. It has some shared DNA with Attack the Block, another horror comedy built around the idea that when the chips are down, unlikely allies will band together to protect their neighborhood against nefarious outsiders.

While vampires aren’t real (or maybe that’s just what they want us to think!), the message about the need for collective action against heartless entrepreneurs is one that, frankly, more people need to hear.

I think Vampires vs. the Bronx is a movie firing on all cylinders, straddling genres, and breaking all the rules in the most hilarious way. Will you agree with my assessment, or will you want to drive a stake through your TV after watching? The only way to do this is to stream this modern horror classic on Netflix today.

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Summer is a good time to watch a thriller. Why? Maybe it’s the hot sun and cool air conditioning that make an ideal setting to watch people in jeopardy and twist endings.

Hulu just added a couple of new suspense films that Watch With Us recommends you watch as soon as possible.

The White Lotus’ Patrick Schwarzenegger stars in the psychodrama Daniel Isn’t Real, while the Argentine movie The Secret in Their Eyes (no, not the one with Julia Roberts) combines politics and thrills in a well-produced film you won’t soon forget.

‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ (2019)

Normally, people leave their imaginary friends behind as they grow into adults. Luke (Miles Robbins) did that earlier than most since his made-up buddy, Daniel (Patrick Schwarzenegger), was a bad influence. But when college life becomes too much to handle, Luke literally unlocks Daniel from his subconscious to help him out. At first, Luke’s grades improve, and he begins seeing a cute artist, Cassie (Sasha Lane), but Daniel’s influence soon takes a darker turn. When people start dying, Luke has to subdue a monster only he can see.

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Daniel Isn’t Real is a horror-thriller that fully exploits its evil imaginary friend premise. It’s easy to see Daniel’s appeal since he’s everything Luke isn’t – charming, attractive and assertive. That makes it easy for him to take over Luke and do terrible things in the name of helping him out – after all, isn’t that what friends are for? The film’s jaw-dropping ending leaves no doubt who Daniel really is and where he comes from, but that’s a surprise best discovered on one’s own.

‘The Secret in Their Eyes’ (2009)

In June 1974, Liliana Colotto (Carla Quevedo) is raped and murdered. Benjamín Espósito (Ricardo Darín) is assigned the case, and he personally promises Lilianna’s distraught husband, Ricardo Morales (Pablo Rago), that he will find her killer. Through some detective work and a little luck, he believes it’s Isidoro Gómez (Javier Godino), a man who was seemingly obsessed with her. But bringing him to justice at a time in Argentina when corruption runs rampant proves to be impossible, and both men are left wondering if they’ll ever find a resolution to Liliana’s murder.

The Secret in Their Eyes is a political thriller in which the identity of the killer is never really in doubt. The evidence strongly suggests Isidoro is the culprit, but the film’s suspense is generated by the quest to find him and prove that he is guilty of the crime he’s accused of. Like the recent Oscar-nominated Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent, the film shows how a corrupt system crushes people who follow the law and lets those who break it get away with their crimes if they know the right people. The film’s ending is both shocking and heartbreaking, and it will cause you to think about what justice really means and how far one is willing to go to get it.

‘Americana’ (2023)

Americana opens with a young boy killing a grown man with a bow and arrow, and it doesn’t let up from there. The film largely takes place in a small South Dakota town, where several of its citizens try desperately to leave in any way they can. That involves the theft of a million-dollar ghost shirt, which could finance struggling waitress Penny Jo’s (Sydney Sweeney) country music dreams or Mandy’s (Halsey) desire to leave her no-good husband. But stealing only leads to bigger and bloodier acts, until most people are leaving town in caskets rather than cars.

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Americana harkens back to the ‘90s, when Tarantino-esque crime dramas had non-linear narratives and an eclectic cast of down-on-their-luck characters using violence as a way to advance in life. Americana isn’t nearly as good as Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction or Jackie Brown, of course, but it’s a decent thriller that weaves a compelling story. Sweeney stands out as a wannabe LeAnn Rimes with a stutter, while her Euphoria costar Eric Dane is chilling as a man who doesn’t think twice about killing others to get what he wants.

Americana starts streaming on June 26.

Ava (Maika Monroe) has a hard life. Busted for dealing drugs, she spent two years in prison before being released for good behavior. She vows never to go back, and she takes any job she can get to restart her life. She winds up cleaning rodeo stalls for her father, Will (Troy Kotsur), who hasn’t quite forgiven her for becoming a criminal. What he doesn’t know, and what Ava quickly finds out, is that her brother, Tom (Jesse Irving), has picked up where she left off and is knee-deep in the local drug trade. When tragedy strikes, Ava is forced to return to the criminal underworld she promised she had left behind for good.

In Cold Light is a gritty crime thriller that doesn’t exploit characters or all the awful things that happen to them. Ava is a mess, but she’s not a bad person. She genuinely wants to leave her criminal past behind her, but the same circumstances that forced her into a life of crime in the first place keep pulling her back. Monroe is mostly known as a “Scream Queen,” but she shows some seriously impressive dramatic chops in this movie. Her Ava isn’t all that likeable, but it’s to Monroe’s credit that she doesn’t really ask to be liked in the first place.

Like thrillers with some healthy doses of horror and comedy thrown in? Then Sam Raimi’s fun and funny Send Help should satisfy you. Rachel McAdams stars as Linda Liddle, a meek corporate strategist who finds herself stranded on a deserted island with her egotistical boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien).

Since Linda knows how to survive without modern conveniences, the power dynamic between the pair shifts in her favor. But Bradley’s resentment grows into a murderous rage, and soon they’re locked in a battle of wits where only one will emerge victorious.

Teenager Alice (Megan McDonnell) is in trouble, and she doesn’t know what to do. After a fight with her parents, Maddie (Rosamund Pike) and Frank (Matthew Rhys), she angrily leaves the house in her car, driving down the titular Hallow Road with no destination in mind. When she hits a woman with her car, she stops and calls her parents for advice. They tell her to refrain from calling the cops and wait for them to arrive at the scene to take care of it.

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That’s the intriguing set-up of Hallow Road, a thriller that devolves into something more horrific as time progresses. The film is mostly set in Maddie and Frank’s car as they drive to help their daughter, who tells them another couple has stopped to help. But nothing is what it appears to be in Hallow Road, and the thriller constantly makes you question whether what you’re watching — and hearing — is real or not. The ending poses more questions than answers, but in Hallow Road’s case, that‘s a good thing.

Sean (Ross Marquand) has a lot on his mind when he climbs up on his roof late at night to fix a broken light bulb. His wife, Andrea (Sarah Bolger), is expecting their first child, and his job as an elementary school security guard is more stressful than he bargained for. That still doesn’t explain the unidentified flying object he sees in the night sky right before an unknown white light knocks him off the roof and into a hospital bed. Even after he recovers, Sean is plagued by visions of a mysterious spacecraft, which he draws with an artistic ability he’s never possessed before. What’s going on with Sean? And is a close encounter with an unknown kind to blame?

Descendent is a thriller with a creepy sci-fi edge that works all too well. It’s unsettling, especially when Sean believes the unborn child his wife is carrying could be affected by his encounter. The movie works as a metaphor for all the fears expectant fathers face when they are about to become parents. Can they be responsible for another living being? And what kind of person will their child become? Descendent poses these questions subtly, even as it depicts one man’s descent into uncertainty — and maybe insanity.

‘Dangerous Animals’ (2025)

The deadliest creature in Dangerous Animals isn’t a shark, it’s Tucker (Jai Courtney), a serial killer who uses sharks to dispose of his prey in ritualistic fashion. As long as Tucker gets his kills on VHS, he’s okay with letting the sharks deliver the decisive blows.

Tucker’s latest victims are a pair of strangers, Zephyr (Hassie Harrison) and Heather (Ella Newton), both of whom he intends to feed to the sharks. Zephyr’s one-night stand, Moses (Josh Heuston), soon comes looking for her, but he’s far from prepared to deal with Tucker or the threat he represents to their lives.

Dangerous Animals is streaming on Hulu.

In 1977, former technology professor Armando Solimões (Wagner Moura) flees persecution in an act of resistance against the authoritarian regime of the Brazilian military dictatorship. Armando relocates from São Paulo to Recife during the carnival holiday in an attempt to start over and protect his young son (Enzo Nunes), but in his new and highly surveilled environment, he finds himself hounded by paranoid neighbors and the constant sense that he is being watched.

The Secret Agent sadly did not end up taking home any of its four Academy Award nominations, but it still handily reigns as one of the best films from last year. The Portuguese-language thriller is rich in a unique style and visual sensibility, which perfectly carries its intelligent political commentary and weighty themes. Moura (of Narcos fame) gives an impressively nuanced and restrained performance that evokes startling power with subtle physicality. Ultimately, The Secret Agent is top-notch filmmaking and a can’t-miss modern masterpiece.

In 2007, stripper Destiny (Constance Wu) dances in a New York City club to make ends meet, but she’s barely getting by. When the club’s extremely popular dancer Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) decides to take Destiny under her wing, the two make a powerhouse team. Destiny finds her money problems solved — until the following year’s financial crisis. Struggling and newly a single mom, Destiny joins Ramona and two other dancers in a scheme to drug wealthy men and steal their money. But when cracks start to show in their operation, it’s only a matter of time before their house of cards comes crashing down.

Hustlers is widely considered to feature the career-best performance for Lopez, who received major awards attention at the time, including a Golden Globe nomination. Director Lorene Scafaria gives Martin Scorsese-like energy to her film that is kinetic, emotional and exciting; a perfect mix of sexy, funny, shocking and scary. While avoiding being a cautionary tale of “girls gone wild,” Hustlers is instead an empathetic portrait of rage against an unjust system, the lengths people are forced to go to regain their autonomy — and the collateral damage that will always follow.

Buried under a mountain of debt and an impending audit that will reveal his embezzlement, Andy (Philip Seymour Hoffman) decides to employ his younger brother Hank (Ethan Hawke) for a desperate scheme to rob their parents’ jewelry store. Laid out in a nonlinear narrative showing differing perspectives, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead follows Andy and Hank as their heist goes horribly wrong, with their father (Albert Finney) seeking justice against criminals he has no idea are his own children.

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead made several “best movies of the year” lists in 2007, cracking the top 10 at publications like The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly. Director Sidney Lumet‘s final film before he died four years later was hailed as a triumphant return to form for the veteran filmmaker. It’s a tense, hypnotizing thriller that deftly explores family dysfunction and features incredible performances from Hawke and Hoffman.

Sovereign tells a story of two fathers — Jerry (Nick Offerman), who homeschools his son Joe (Jacob Tremblay) and believes in the sovereign citizen movement, and John (Dennis Quaid), a police chief who looks on with pride as his son, Adam (Thomas Mann), starts his new job as an officer. Neither man knows it yet, but their paths will soon collide violently, changing all their lives forever.

Sovereign is best watched without knowing too much of the plot going in. All you need to know is that it’s very good, with a surprisingly somber performance from Parks and Recreation star Offerman. A thriller grounded in reality, Sovereign is based on a real-life incident but told with appropriate but respectful dramatic license. It’s a tragedy for everyone involved, and it’s an indication of Sovereign’s strength as a movie that it can make you feel empathy for people even when they do terrible things.

No one does “weird, tense thriller” like Nicolas Cage — when you see this actor, you know to expect the unexpected, and The Surfer doesn’t disappoint. Cage plays a father known only as The Surfer, who is desperate to purchase his childhood home on the beach so he can surf with his son (Finn Little).

But a battle over beach territory soon begins, with local self-proclaimed surf guru Scally (Julian McMahon) and a local homeless Bum (Nic Cassim) vying for control of the waves. Rapidly escalating feats of obsession and toxic masculinity swirl around the three men. Before long, they’re not just competing for territory — they’re competing for their very survival.

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In modern dating, where is the line between being awkward and being creepy? Between bad sex and sex that isn’t consensual? Is it possible to actually feel safe when going on a date with a stranger? These are the questions asked in Cat Person, an indie film based on the viral short story by Kristen Roupenian. It follows Margot (Emilia Jones), a college student who works at a movie theater concessions stand. When an older customer named Robert (Nicholas Braun) asks her out, Margot begins viscerally imagining the worst-case scenario.

Cat Person is a comedic psychological thriller that plays with our perceptions of romance, dating and sex. If you’ve ever wondered if your new Tinder match might be a serial killer, you won’t want to miss this highly underrated film.

After being abandoned by her family and left to fend for herself in the marshlands of North Carolina, Kya Crawford (Daisy Edgar-Jones) doesn’t know if she wants everyone to leave her alone or if she desperately wants a friend. Reviled by the nearby town, she nonetheless connects with two local boys — sweet and earnest Tate Walker (Taylor John Smith) and handsome football hero Chase Andrews (Harris Dickinson). When one of them is found dead, the town immediately suspects Kya — and as she tries to prove her innocence, we’re left to wonder what really happened in that wild marsh.

Stunning cinematography and a magnetic performance from Edgar-Jones (plus an original Taylor Swift song!) make this a captivating, lush thriller about what happens to people who are forced to make their own way in the world — for better or for worse.

Hope Goldman (Elizabeth Banks) is a successful owner of a Los Angeles skincare clinic who is upset that a rival aesthetician, Angel (Luis Gerardo Mendez), is stealing her clients. When her tires are slashed and someone seems to be stalking her, she hires a life coach, Jordan (Lewis Pullman), to help her. Will Hope and Jordan find out who is harassing her before her personal life is compromised and her career is destroyed?

Skincare is a psychological thriller that takes its time to build up tension. It’s more interested in focusing on Hope and her gradual breakdown as she compromises her own morals to solve her problems. Banks and Pullman have great chemistry together as an unlikely duo pulled into a complicated web of lust and violence. Skincare has an unusual premise, but it’s a satisfying suspense movie that will make you think twice about applying that cold cream to your face.

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Thrillers based on real-life events are usually creepier than fictional stories, and Boston Strangler is one of the better ones out there. Boston newspaper reporters Loretta McCaughlin (Keira Knightley) and Jean Cole (Carrie Coon) investigate a series of murders they believe are caused by one man. But the police are reluctant to admit they have a serial killer on their hands until Loretta and Jean’s persistent reporting forces the authorities to face the hard truth — there’s a Boston Strangler on the loose, and he’s preying on the city’s women.

Fans of Zodiac will like Boston Strangler as the film borrows liberally from David Fincher’s 2007 masterpiece. That’s OK, though, as it works well in depicting its protagonists’ dogged investigative efforts to catch a slippery killer. Knightley in particular stands out as a reporter fighting not only the police force’s indifference to her work, but also a sexist workplace that continually undermines her efforts.

Gretchen (Hunter Schafer) is a teenager who has every reason to be moody. She’s still getting over the death of her mother, and her dad’s work has taken her away from her home. Stuck in a remote resort in the Bavarian Alps, Gretchen notices some unusual things, like strange screams in the distance and a hooded woman who seems to be stalking her. She begins to suspect her father’s employer, the weird Herr Koning (Dan Stevens), is behind it all, but how can she prove it and stay alive?

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Cuckoo lives up to its title — it’s genuinely bonkers in all the right ways. The film’s bucolic European setting is used effectively, with the Alps casting sinister shadows over Gretchen and her family. Schafer is a great addition to the Final Girl Hall of Fame, and Stevens adds another madman role to his already impressive resume of unhinged weirdos.

Eileen Dunlop’s (Thomasin McKenzie) life is pretty drab. She lives in Massachusetts, where the winters are long and bleak, and she works at a juvenile detention facility for teenage boys, which is about as exciting as it sounds. But one day, in walks the platinum blonde Rebecca Saint John (Anne Hathaway), and Eileen’s life is forever changed — at first for the better, and then for the worse. Who is Rebecca, and what exactly does she want from Eileen besides mere friendship?

Eileen is an excellent thriller that’s also a compelling character study as it follows both women’s interest in a young inmate, Lee Polk (The White Lotus star Sam Nivola), who Rebecca suspects is hiding a dark family secret. Hathaway is in full movie-star mode as the glamorous Rebecca, and McKenzie is convincing as the sexually repressed Eileen. The film is a straightforward thriller with a deliberately anti-climactic ending that may anger some and please others.

Fairytales are often much darker than the versions that many people first heard as children. The works of Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, and Charles Perrault, among others, were originally more skewed towards adults or designed to warn kids of the dangers of the world through much more frightening means. Red Riding Hood, for instance, ended with the titular young girl being devoured by the Big Bad Wolf, while Hansel and Gretel‘s notoriously grisly conclusion sees the kids escape after pushing the witch who intended to eat them into her own oven. Disney played a big role in sanitizing a lot of these tales and bringing them to wider audiences with Golden Age classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty, among others.

Yet, the Mouse House’s adaptation of Carlo Collodi‘s 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio still manages to keep some of its original darkness and remains among its most frightening films. 1940’s Pinocchio follows the innocent boy out into the world, where he finds trouble around every corner, from the abusive puppeteer Stromboli to the fearsome Coachman, who sells disobedient boys into slave labor after they’re transformed into donkeys on Pleasure Island. It’s meant as a classic, if questionable, morality tale about the consequences of misbehaving and the dangers of the world, and remains among Disney’s most beloved updates despite its penchant to scare. However, another loose fairytale film is about to take the horror of the wooden boy to new heights as part of the Twisted Childhood Universe.

Pinocchio Unstrung is set to premiere next week on July 24, and it reimagines the charming marionette as a jagged wooden killer twisted by the outside world. Written and directed by Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey helmer Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the film revolves around an elite London prep school and a boy named James, the grandson of Geppetto. One day, the woodcarver introduces James to his titular magical creation, sparking a friendship between the kid and Pinocchio that quickly turns sinister. James introduces his living puppet pal to everything outside his home, but between his naïveté and the influence of a wicked Cricket, he’s pushed into a violent rampage in hopes of carving himself into a real boy like his “brother.”

‘Pinocchio Unstrung’ Welcomes Two Horror Veterans to the TCU

Pinocchio himself is undoubtedly the star of the latest public domain TCU flick, being a fully practical creation for the occasion. Frake-Waterfield enlisted Emmy-winning makeup and special effects artist Todd Masters, who has credits in Dune: Part Two, Child’s Play 2019, and Slither, among other things, to help the puppet feel truly alive with a hand-crafted aesthetic. As for the stars around the marionette, Pinocchio Unstrung counts two horror veterans among its ranks in A Nightmare on Elm Street star Robert Englund as the demented cricket and Richard Brake, who has appeared in Doom, Barbarian, and Mandy, among others, as Geppetto. They’re joined by Cameron Bell as James and Jack Art Gray as the voice of the titular puppet.

Pinocchio Unstrung arrives on July 24. Stay tuned here at Collider for more on the hottest upcoming titles across streaming, television, and theaters throughout the rest of the year.

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May 7, 2026

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Lost redefined sci-fi television when it premiered in 2004, and immediately, networks scrambled to create more mystery box-style shows in its wake. The show was so successful that it wasn’t just the other studios trying to replicate its success with shows like Surface and Invasion, but creator J.J Abrams tried to capture lightning in a bottle a second time. In 2012, Abrams brought the show Alcatraz to Fox, and the mystery of time-displaced prisoners from 1963 appearing in the present day enticed viewers, but it only lasted one season and came to an end right as the mystery was getting good.

Alcatraz Is A Sci-Fi Mystery Box

As with every other mystery box series, Alcatraz starts off by asking a never-ending series of questions: why did the guards and inmates disappear, why are they coming back in the present day having not aged a day, what connection does FBI Agent Emerson (played by Sam Neill) who was a guard in 1963, have to the incident? There are even more that are raised within the first few episodes, and impressively, some of the questions are answered by the end of the first season. Joining Emerson in the quest for the answers are San Francisco detective Sarah Jones (Rebecca Madsen), Dr. Diego Soto (Lost veteran Jorge Garcia), and Dr. Lucy Banerjee (ER’s Parminder Nagra), each of whom has their own reasons to get involved. 

Each episode plays out as a case of the week, with a different inmate appearing in the present and, typically, picking up right where they left off. Two recognizable stars appear as inmates late in the season, right before their careers start to take off: Mahershala Ali and Rami Malek, but outside of those two, the inmates are played by the usual faces you find in procedurals, especially those that film in Canada, and if you know, you know. As with any good procedural, the B-story of each episode has the team getting closer to finding out the truth or stumbling across a new revelation that takes them down a new path, but as always, formulaic doesn’t mean bad. 

The Last Of Its Generation

Alcatraz was even a small hit when it debuted, thanks to 10 million households tuning in for the debut, but as with all of the post-Lost mystery box shows, the audience slowly fell away over time, eroding to only 4 million for the Season 1 finale. The last of its generation of sci-fi shows, Alcatraz came and went while J.J. Abrams found his other swing at a hit with 2011’s Person of Interest, which picked up viewers and critical acclaim instead. The time-displaced inmate series, though short-lived, is still fondly remembered by those who gave it a chance, with fans explicitly calling out the late, great Sam Neill for bringing his usual gravitas and energy to the role of Emerson.

What keeps Alcatraz from becoming a cult classic is its lack of resolution. The cliffhanger solves one of the season’s big mysteries but immediately opens up the world to a much larger, much deeper mystery that will never get resolved. It’s a frustrating ending, but the journey to get there makes the series one of the best of its generation

Alcatraz is now streaming for free on Tubi.

If anyone knows which Y2K trends deserve another moment, it’s Paris Hilton.

The longtime style icon has been shaping beauty and fashion since the aughts, so it’s only fitting she’s the face of NYX Professional Makeup’s latest If You NYX You Know campaign.

Inspired by Los Angeles, California staple, Mel’s Diner, the campaign serves up a playful dose of nostalgia while giving a nod to Hilton’s The Simple Life days, channeling her time working at Sonic alongside Nicole Richie.

While reflecting on the past, Hilton tells ET which looks she’d happily wear again, and the one she’d rather leave behind.

“I had so much fun with fashion during that era, and I love that so many of those looks have become iconic now, but I think I would leave Ed Hardy in the archives,” she says.

Still, some throwback staples are eternal.

“Pink, sparkle, glossy lips, and a really cute matching set will always be a part of my style. I’ve always loved fashion and beauty that feel feminine, fun, and confident.”

Of course, maintaining Hilton’s signature glam routine begins with products she knows have staying power.

“My secret is starting with the right long-wear formulas. I love using a liner or stain first, so the color really stays in place, and then adding gloss on top for that glam finish. The Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain and Lip I.V. Hydrating Gloss Stain are amazing because they give you color that lasts, but still feels comfortable and hydrating, so you can have dinner, take photos and not worry about constantly touching up,” she shares.

“I lock everything in with The Face Glue Setting Spray. I’m constantly running around as a mom, CEO, DJ and entrepreneur, so I need my makeup to last and still look flawless,” Hilton adds.

The reality star’s makeup bag also includes a mix of longtime favorites and newer additions.

“I love pairing Butter Gloss in Crème Brûlée with Slim Lip Pencil in Nude Pink. It gives that perfect soft nude-pink lip that works for day or night. Since pink is my favorite color, I’m also obsessed with Buttermelt Blush in Butta Together. It’s such a gorgeous baby pink and gives the skin that fresh, glowy look.”

While Hilton draws inspiration from her early days in the spotlight, her wardrobe has evolved with her. 

“I wear those trends in a more modern, polished way. It’s still very Paris, just more elevated as a mom, CEO and sliving.”

Welcoming son Phoenix, 3, and daughter London, 2, with husband Carter Reum, has also shifted her approach to self-care.

“I’m much more intentional about taking care of myself. I try to stay hydrated, eat things that make me feel good, and make wellness part of my routine whenever I can, whether that’s skincare, red light therapy, or just getting quiet time with my babies. My schedule is very full, so for me it’s about consistency, not perfection.”

Parenthood has changed her outlook on beauty, too.

“Beauty has always been such a fun way for me to express myself, but becoming a mom has made me feel confident in a whole new way. My babies are my world, and they remind me every day what really matters. I still love getting glam, but now confidence feels deeper. It’s about feeling happy, grounded, strong, and comfortable in who you are.”

Those are exactly the lessons she hopes to pass on to her children.

“I want to teach them that beauty starts with being kind, confident, and true to yourself. Of course, I’ll also teach them the classics: always take care of your skin, wear sunscreen, drink water, never sleep in your makeup, and have fun with beauty. Makeup should be playful and creative. It should make you feel like the best version of yourself.”

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Millie Bobby Brown is opening up about how she overcame an anxiety attack that lasted for three months.

The Stranger Things actress revealed on the Monday, July 13, episode of the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast how she was left feeling traumatized after being “chased by these people” for 20 minutes while out in public.

“It was a really traumatizing 20 minutes. It was very intense, very scary. I feel like I shut down, and I shut down for three months. In that moment, something switched in my mind,” Brown, 22, explained.

Amid her heightened state of anxiety, Brown said she and husband Jake Bongiovi took a planned trip to Japan around his birthday, which ended up being essential to her healing process.

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“I went to Japan, not thinking it would be some spiritual journey,” she said. “When I got there, I still really felt anxious. Sometimes we’d go to a restaurant and I’d say to my husband, ‘I can’t go in. We need to go back.”

“I never had to explain myself to him — he knew, he got it,” she added of Bongiovi, 24.

During a visit to a retreat inhabited by monks in Kyoto, Brown said, “I met this one amazing Japanese gentleman, who was just so calm and almost felt like he saw me. I was in the height of my anxiety at this point. He knew that I was kind of broken.”

“He was like, ‘We need to meditate,’ and I was like, ‘OK,’” she added.

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The experience proved transformative for the Enola Holmes 3 star.

“We meditated in this garden for five minutes. I meditated with 50 people. It was not just us; it was a bunch of tourists like us,” Brown explained. “And it was amazing, and I will never forget the feeling.”

She continued, “It was my husband’s birthday. I remember being like, ‘I feel like it’s my birthday. I just got given like the biggest gift of all. Finally, peace in my heart.’ And my husband literally said, ‘You radiated this light after.’ It was exactly what I needed.”

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“I’m a believer in divine intervention, and I think that was a moment where God was like, ‘You need to take a break and sit there and figure out what’s going on in your head,’” the actress added. “I think that healed me in a lot of ways.”

Brown said she and Bongiovi have made plans to return to the retreat with their family in the future. The pair share a baby daughter, whom they adopted in 2025.

“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” Brown and Bongiovi shared via Instagram in August 2025. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi.”