Bachelorette’s Rachel Recchia is a summer lover.

Recchia, 30, showed off her bikini body while working on her tan in one of her new Instagram photos shared on Monday, July 6.

In the bikini-clad pic, the former Bachelorette rocked a teal triangle top featuring gold stitching and halter straps. She styled the look with matching low-rise bottoms and rolled-down denim shorts.

Recchia donned soft glam including mascara, manicured brows and a touch of blush. She slicked her blonde hair back into a sleek bun with her ends poking out.

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Bachelor Nation’s Rachel Recchia got emotional while responding to her haters. “Normally I really am OK with a lot of the things people say about me online, but recently I feel like things have just gotten really, really bad,” Recchia, 30, said in a video uploaded via TikTok on Tuesday, March 31. “Whenever I post, […]

“Bitches luv a summa,” she captioned the post.

Recchia previously opened up about her figure in April while clapping back at comments on her appearance.

“Whenever I post, the majority of the comments are, ‘I don’t look like myself,’ and ‘I don’t look good,’ and ‘I look sick,’ and ‘I was so much more beautiful back then,’” she said via TikTok, referring to when she filmed Clayton Echard’s season 26 of The Bachelor in 2022.

“I’ve been very open and transparent with the filler and Botox that I have,” she added. “I would do anything to be 25 and look that way again.” Recchia continued, “Another thing I really wanted to touch on [is] the weight fluctuation that I’ve had throughout the years.”

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The TV personality shared that before filming season 3 of Perfect Match in 2025, she got sick and needed a peripherally inserted central catheter line (PICC) in her arm, which caused her to lose weight.

“Right after I got that PICC line out of my arm, I went to film the show. I lost even more weight,” Recchia explained. “You go and you’re on a show and the main thing is people telling me how big I was when I was the Bachelorette, and then you see yourself at a different weight, it’s really hard to let yourself gain weight after that.”

Recchia noted she had been “working on” her self-image ever since, and encouraged her fans to “put a little more kindness into the world and on the internet.”

Days of Our Lives stuns as Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) is running all over Salem, being atrocious to so many people. She screwed over her friend Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) by sleeping with Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer). She tried to kill EJ’s son, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman). Kristen did kill Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd, her daughter’s best friend.

There are so many bad deeds piling up with no end in sight. And we know from the big summer promo that Kristen is taken and there’s an obvious idea of who is the kidnapper, but it might be somebody else entirely. We’re going to talk about who snatches Kristen and ends Stacy Haiduk’s run on Days for now.

Days of Our Lives: EJ’s Obvious Motive for Kristen’s Kidnapping

So, let’s talk about the obvious kidnapper. That’s EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel). Now, of course, I wouldn’t expect him to go grab Kristen personally. EJ’s not one to get his hands dirty when he’s got minions to take care of things like kidnapping people. And he definitely wants to punish Kristen for her bad deeds. She has convinced herself that it was appropriate to kill Johnny in revenge for her psycho little daughter Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote) being sent to a facility for shooting EJ when we all know that Kristen’s toxic parenting is to blame for every rotten thing that little Rachel has done.

Plus, EJ will have even more motive once he finds out that Kristen has been making plans to meet up with Sydney DiMera (Evelyn Stephenson) in Paris behind his back. Either Kristen’s planning to hurt Sydney or she’s planning to fill her ear with trash talk to try and make her hate her dad EJ.

So yeah, if he has one of his thugs snatch Kristen and stick her on DiMera Island, lock her in the crypt and seal it shut, force-feed her a whole bottle of arsenic-tainted Coriseal, it would be easy to understand why he would do this and why EJ has had just about enough of her. He likely wants a permanent solution to the Kristen problem. So he is the obvious choice.

DOOL: Alternative Theories for Kristen’s Kidnapper

But after Monday’s episode this week, I now suspect that Gwen might be a candidate to take out Kristen like the trash that she is. It is quite clear that Gwen really thought that Kristen was her friend. And it’s kind of insane to think that any DiMera is your friend, honestly, much less Kristen of all of them. But Gwen had blind faith. She is pretty naive.

I mean, when she basically walked in on Dimitri von Leuschner (Peter Porte) humping Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) on their honeymoon, she bought their cover story about that Madonna concert and now we had Gwen trusting EJ to stick to the terms of their deal, which is kind of crazy. And I think this is back to Gwen’s messed up childhood. She’s just way too trusting of bad people. And Kristen is the latest case.

When Gwen confronted Kristen on the recent episode, she mocked her for not being able to satisfy Xander. And that might have been the limit. Gwen told Leo she was going to go kill Kristen and that was before that nasty comment. So, I could see Gwen tapping the same resources that were used to kidnap her cheating husband Dimitri. So, Gwen absolutely could do the same exact thing to Kristen that she did to Dimitri. And I wouldn’t blame Gwen for snapping and just doing it.

Days of Our Lives: Amy Avenges Her Daughter’s Murder

Somebody else that I wouldn’t blame at all for kidnapping Kristen and doing bad things to her is Amy Choi (Shi Ne Nielsen). It seems inevitable that Sophia’s body is going to wash up somewhere and they should find that her skull had been cracked open by a rock and that points to homicide, not suicide. But right now, Amy’s blaming Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) for Sophia’s apparent suicide. But viewers know she didn’t kill herself. Kristen gaslit Sophia into doing her dirty work and trying to kill Johnny, which didn’t quite work out.

And we all know that Kristen was completely unhinged to ever try and have her nephew killed. Of course, Sophia was a bad seed, but nowhere near as bad as Kristen. And she did not deserve the death that she got at Kristen’s hands. If EJ figures it out, I am certain that he would tell Amy so that she would drop the lawsuit. She’s after Holly right now, but Amy really just wants the person responsible for Sophia’s death to pay. She just is off the mark about who it is.

I also thought it was strange that they cast an actor to play Jason Choi and then barely used him. So, maybe he’ll be back and he’s the muscle, the guy who snatches Kristen for this purpose and then he and his wife Amy can torture Kristen. I’d like to see Amy give Kristen the same treatment that Eve Donovan (Kassie DePaiva) gave Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson) years ago. Remember that?

Other Possible Kidnapping Suspects on Days

Another possible culprit in Kristen’s kidnapping could be the other loved ones of one of her targets, specifically Johnny. Can you imagine the reaction if Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) finds out crazy Kristen tried to kill her beloved hubby Johnny? I think she’d be super ticked. Her mom Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) would be too. These aren’t people though that you typically think of as engaging in criminal activities, but never say never because it’s a soap.

I do think Paulina and Chanel are a long shot to kidnap Kristen, but then again, Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) might also be in the mix. He’s a DiMera and he wants the family to be better and relocating Kristen to a lengthy timeout on a remote island means the DiMera family would be less sketchy and violent. So, I could see Theo having Kristen snatched up just long enough to teach her a lesson, not to hurt her. But as I said, to put her in a timeout, not harmed in any way on Days of our Lives.

John Oliver Appears on Days Next Month

And one last person I could see taking her down could be tied to a coming Days of Our Lives cameo by a celebrity. Late night host John Oliver just wrapped a three-episode arc over on General Hospital, and honestly, he did pretty well. He played the head of the WSB, which is the World Security Bureau, kind of like an international spy organization. And we know that John Oliver has a cameo coming on Days this August. And that’s about the time that this Kristen kidnapping could happen because it’s slated for summer.

So, here’s what I’m wondering. We’ve seen Kristen repeatedly calling Sydney, and I’m sure that she would tell her mom, Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), about the calls. And it is out of the ordinary for Kristen to call and make plans with Sydney. So, I could see Sami asking EJ, “What’s up with Kristen? Why is she calling Sydney?” And I think EJ would absolutely tell Sami that Kristen tried to kill Johnny and should never be allowed around Sydney.

Days of Our Lives: Dante Vitali Kidnaps Kristen?

And that would alert Sami to the fact that Kristen probably has some ill intentions towards her daughter. And we know that Sami is engaged to some guy we’ve never seen. His name is Dante Vitali. And we all know that last name. Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) and all of her family are notorious criminals. So, if Sami told her fiancé Dante that Kristen is targeting her daughter Sydney, I could see him stepping up for Sami to take care of this little problem.

We’ve never seen him. And since Alison Sweeney is rarely on Days anymore, we don’t need a long-term actor in place to play her fiancé, Dante. I think it could be really cool if John Oliver’s cameo is him as Dante Vitali and he kidnaps Kristen to eliminate her as a threat. That way, his beloved fiancée Sami can have peace of mind. Based on the timing, I think it could work. And yes, EJ is the most likely culprit as Kristen’s kidnapper, but it would be nice if it was not the most obvious choice as the one who snatches the DiMera diva. We’ll see.

By Robert Scucci
| Published 22 seconds ago

I’ve been putting it off for a very long time, but I finally revisited 1999’s Deep Blue Sea this past weekend, and I’m so glad I did. The funny thing about movies from this era is that the CGI is pretty terrible because it was relatively new technology, generally speaking. I remember laughing at the creature design when I was 11 years old, but after a few decades of CGI in movies somehow getting exceptionally worse, I was actually impressed by what I saw.

I think Deep Blue Sea’s real charm is its willingness to show us the monster, which is normally the worst thing you can do. Have you seen the Jurassic World movies or Disney’s Haunted Mansion (2023)? The screen is so dark during some sequences that you can’t even see what’s going on half the time, and it’s by design. Bury the CGI in darkness and nobody will notice how bad it is. But here’s the problem: nobody can see what the heck is going on, so everybody loses.

Deep Blue Sea, on the other hand, shows us shark attacks up close, for better or worse. Fortunately, everybody brings their A game to the table, and it never feels like a bunch of actors on a soundstage talking to a green screen. It feels lived in, even if it doesn’t always look like it. The moral here is that if you thought movies like Deep Blue Sea were crappy back in the ’90s because of their visual effects, it’s time to revisit them. They look so much better by comparison when pitted against the crap coming out today.

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Oh boy, where do we begin? Deep Blue Sea centers on the idea that shark brain tissue may be the key to curing, or at the very least slowing, the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease. We’re introduced to doctors Susan McCallister (Saffron Burrows) and Jim Whitlock (Stellan Skarsgard), who are basically trying to play God in their underwater research compound. When one of the sharks escapes and wreaks havoc on the public, Samuel L. Jackson’s Russel Franklin, a corporate executive, is sent down to see what all the hubbub is about.

While visiting, he’s introduced to ex-con shark wrangler Carter Blake (Thomas Jane), marine biologist Janice Higgins (Jacqueline McKenzie), and engineer Tom Scoggins (Michael Rapaport), who are all moments away from watching all hell break loose in the form of a super-intelligent shark destroying the facility and eating anybody who gets in its way. Their one goal is to escape back into the ocean, which would be a terrible outcome because we soon find out that, in order to speed up their research, the scientists genetically engineered the sharks to have larger brains. That means there’s not only instinct behind all those razor-sharp rows of teeth, but advanced intelligence as well.

It wouldn’t be an action thriller without some comic relief, though, and that’s where LL Cool J’s Sherman Dudley comes in. Sherman spends most of his time cooking for the crew, quoting scripture, and getting into verbal spats with his pet parrot. He knows how to make the perfect omelet, and he wants the world to know it more than anything else.

Straight Up Popcorn Spectacle That We Should Fully Embrace

Deep Blue Sea is one of those movies you go into with low expectations thanks to hindsight and the film’s reputation for swinging and missing with its special effects. But even Roger Ebert, who once commented that the sharks looked like cartoons, gave the movie three out of four stars for being an effective thriller. Once the setup is out of the way, the whole thing is basically one action sequence after another in rapid succession, and sometimes that’s all you need from a movie.

The best way to think about Deep Blue Sea is as a big-budget B movie. It’s your standard monster movie survival fare, but with $82 million thrown at it, and it couldn’t be cast more perfectly. While it’s a far cry from Jaws, it still has a lot more going for it than the Sharknado films when it comes to set design and its overall level of seriousness.

Don’t get me wrong, Deep Blue Sea is a fun movie and has plenty of comic relief to go around, but at the end of the day it’s a big-budget sci-fi thriller that holds up shockingly well nearly 30 years after it made its initial splash.

As of this writing, Deep Blue Sea is streaming for free on Tubi.

Big Tigger‘s wife, Alicia Brown, has reportedly been arrested in Georgia on outstanding kidnapping-related warrants connected to the 2019 disappearance of her daughter, Ailea Brown.

RELATED: New Footage Allegedly Shows Big Tigger Assaulting His Wife Amid Protective Order (VIDEO)

Big Tigger’s Wife Reportedly Arrested In Georgia On Outstanding Kidnapping-Related Warrants Connected To 2019 Disappearance Of Her Daughter

On Tuesday, July 7, TMZ published a report asserting that on Monday, July 6, Alicia Brown was arrested in Georgia. Furthermore, she was reportedly taken into custody on kidnapping-related warrants. Authorities reportedly located during a felony traffic stop on Interstate 85.

To note, at the time, two young children were inside the car during the traffic stop. However, both were safely removed, and one was reportedly a child of Big Tigger.

Per the outlet, “the Maryland warrants” stem from the apparent 2019 disappearance of Alicia’s daughter, Ailea. Additionally, the outlet notes that the mother is also facing a “felony interference with child custody charge in Georgia.” Ultimately, it is reportedly expected that she will be extradited to Maryland.

Amid the reported arrest, it appears Alicia’s Instagram account has been deactivated.

Social Media Reacts To Her Arrest On Outstanding Kidnapping-Related Warrants

Social media users reacted to Alicia Brown’s arrest and her apparent outstanding kidnapping-related warrants in TSR’s comment section.

More On Recent Events Between Big Tigger & His Wife And The 2019 Disappearance Of Alicia Brown’s Daughter

As The Shade Room previously reported, in June, Alicia Brown took to social media, sharing footage of her battered face, seemingly accusing Big Tigger while also labeling adultery on their marriage. Specifically, Alicia accused Tigger of cheating on her with his radio co-host, Francesca Amiker.

Ultimately, Amiker denied the claims. However, amid the allegations, Brown herself became accused of having something to do with the 2019 disappearance of her then-ten-year-old daughter.

By mid-month, Tigger was reportedly named as a suspect in a alleged assault case involving Alicia, per The Shade Room. Notably, Alicia came forward to assert that she never accused her husband of being an abuser. However, on June 20, Tigger was taken into custody in relation to the case.

In the weeks that followed, Tigger was reportedly ordered to stay away from Alicia and their children. Amid this, however, footage surfaced, allegedly showing the altercation which sparked the initial allegations. More recently, additional footage was apparently leaked, showing the husband and wife struggling over his phone.

At this time, Big Tigger has not publicly reacted to the arrest of his wife.

RELATED: Social Media Users Point Fingers Following Leaked Video Of Big Tigger & Alicia Brown’s Physical Struggle Over His Phone (UPDATE)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly keeping details of their wedding celebration “private” despite speculation that the couple planned to release a documentary or film.

Sources say footage from the July 3 ceremony at Madison Square Garden was documented solely for personal use.

The event brought together family and celebrity guests, with attendees later sharing details about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s emotional vows and other intimate moments.

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Despite widespread speculation, newlyweds Swift and Kelce have no plans to share footage from their wedding with the public.

According to a source, rumors that the couple created a wedding documentary or film hold “no truth.” While the celebration was professionally documented, the footage was reportedly intended for personal memories and will remain private.

“They had it documented for themselves but are keeping it private,” an insider claimed, per Us Weekly.

Swift and Kelce exchanged vows on July 3 in New York City during a lavish ceremony attended by approximately 1,000 friends and family members.

The event took place at Madison Square Garden and featured several personal touches that reflected the couple’s journey together.

The Couple Shared ‘Very Personal Details’ During Their Vow Exchange

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Taylor’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her “Man of Honor,” while Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, stood beside him as Best Man during the couple’s wedding. The ceremony was reportedly officiated by Adam Sandler.

Sources said both the bride and groom became emotional while exchanging heartfelt vows that included “personal details and anecdotes” from their relationship.

“You could tell she put a lot of work and time into writing her vows,” a source told the news outlet. “Travis teared up more than Taylor. They shared very personal details and anecdotes that some guests had never even heard before

Guests were reportedly moved by the speeches, with several attendees becoming emotional as the couple reflected on how they first met and the path that led them to marriage.

Taylor Swift Walked Down The Aisle To ‘Love Story’ As New Wedding Details Emerge

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Adding a sentimental touch to the ceremony, Swift reportedly walked down the aisle to a string quartet rendition of her hit song “Love Story.”

The star-studded guest list included celebrities such as Selena Gomez, Jessica Alba, and Maren Morris. While the couple has not publicly shared details from the event, guests have offered occasional glimpses of the celebration through social media photos.

Swift stunned in a bespoke white bridal gown, while Kelce complemented her look in a tailored white tuxedo. The coordinating designs were reportedly crafted by Jonathan Anderson for Christian Dior Haute Couture following months of collaboration with the couple. For the reception, Swift changed into a second ensemble and accessorized with custom Christian Louboutin heels and sparkling Cartier jewelry.

Guests couldn’t stop talking about the bride’s presence throughout the evening, with one attendee remarking that she seemed to be “glowing and floating around the room.”

After the couple was officially pronounced husband and wife, giant screens outside the venue illuminated with a surprise announcement for the crowds gathered nearby. The message, reading “JUST T&T MARRIED,” was met with excitement and applause from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the festivities.

The Couple’s Wedding Reception Reportedly Featured Lavish Food Stations And An Elaborate Dessert Display

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The festivities continued well into the evening with a reception. Rather than hosting a traditional seated dinner, the couple reportedly opted for multiple food stations spread throughout the venue, allowing guests to sample a variety of dishes at their own pace.

While some attendees said the format occasionally led to long lines and difficulty finding seats due to the size of the guest list, the menu itself received rave reviews.

Guests reportedly enjoyed an expansive selection that included sushi, pasta, salads, chicken, and filet mignon, alongside a mix of American, Italian, and Asian-inspired cuisine. Staff members were stationed throughout the reception to assist guests and provide table-side service.

The dessert offerings were said to be equally extravagant. Guests were reportedly greeted by an elaborate sweets display showcasing dozens of cakes and specialty desserts. Several of the cakes were said to feature personalized 3D decorations inspired by the bride and groom.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding Guests Won Designer Bags, Classic Car In Reception Raffle

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Beyond the food, the reception featured a variety of interactive activities designed to keep guests entertained throughout the night.

One of the most talked-about attractions was a raffle-style game in which attendees collected tickets for a chance to win luxury prizes. The rewards reportedly ranged from luxury designer accessories to a vintage 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, a nostalgic nod to the classic car associated with one of Swift and Kelce’s earliest public outings together in 2023.

Among the reported winners was Jackie Tranquill, wife of Drue Tranquill, who shared a photo on social media showing a black Chanel handbag alongside a winning raffle ticket featuring the couple’s “T&T” monogram.

The entertainment lineup was equally impressive. Guests told reporters that the reception featured surprise performances from music legends Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks, turning the celebration into an unforgettable experience.

Big Tigger and Alicia Brown have been dominating headlines and social media conversations for several weeks now. This week, things intensified when footage of them in a physical struggle over Tigger’s phone went viral. Just days after his arrest for one of their domestic incidents, Alicia has also been arrested for a separate incident. She will reportedly be extradited to Maryland in relation to the 2019 disappearance of her daughter. Ahead of her arrest, even celebs began weighing in on the phone struggle video of her and Big Tigger. So far, here’s what Lil Duval, Naturi Naughton, Lil Scrappy and King Harris had to say. Sukihana and Blueface‘s mother also entered the chat, mainly commenting on Brown’s arrest.

RELATED: Social Media Users Point Fingers Following Leaked Video Of Big Tigger & Alicia Brown’s Physical Struggle Over His Phone (UPDATE)

Recap Of Phone Tussle Between Big Tigger & His Wife

As previously reported, social media users seemed to be picking sides in the overall domestic dispute between Big Tigger and Alicia Brown. Leaked footage last month seemingly showed the radio host getting physical with his wife. However, in the latest leak, social media users are debating who was at fault for the physical struggle. In the clip, Alicia is seen refusing to return her husband’s phone. Eventually, she ends up on the floor and claims he put her there. He denies he pushed her down, and stood over her attempting to take back his phone, and said giving it back would end the situation. She repeatedly declined to give it back in between cries. VIDEO HERE. 

Lil Duval Sparks Reactions From Lil Scrappy, King Harris & Naturi Naughton

Internet users didn’t hold back on pointing fingers and dropping hot takes. Now, even celebrities, including from Big Tigger’s base city Atlanta, are weighing in. Lil Duval racked up nearly 23,000 comments in 11 hours after sharing the viral phone tussle video on his Instagram. In the caption, Duval shut down headlines framing the clip as assault, and said he spoke out because other celebs aren’t being neutral.

“Why is the blogs posting this as he’s beating her when he’s CLEARLY just trying to get his phone back. Ion know who tigger pissed off but they after him. Be careful who you raw (ima have to see him physically hit her on camera in order for me to believe it. I’m only posting this cuz ion see nobody else wit a big platform saying anything without being one sided),” Duval wrote.

In his own comment section, the comedian added, “Why didn’t he just call the police” WITH WHAT PHONE? She got it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.” Also in the comment section, Lil Scrappy seemingly agreed with Duval, accusing Alicia Brown and the person recording the phone tussle of setting up Tigger.

“Her and her friend was on some bs that’s crazy that’s why I dnt trust a lot no more. I’d rather be by myself, she said get off of me and he was standing over her trying to get her phone she could of got up but stayed on the ground being dramatic,” Scrappy wrote.

Meanwhile, King Harris said, “Its video pissed me off,” adding laughing emojis. Naturi Naughton commented, “Exactly! I’ve known @bigtiggershow for DECADES and only seen kindness, joy and love from this man. #ThisisSad.” 

Sukihana & Karlissa Saffold Comments On Alicia Brown’s Arrest

Within an hour of The Shade Room posting about Alicia Brown’s arrest, over 6,000 roommate comments flooded the Instagram post. Sukihana commented, “Wtffff I need to stay off the internet. My pregnant butt just got overstimulated from this right here.” Meanwhile, Karlissa Saffold wrote, “Some of y’all be loving to hard 😂im glad I ain’t never loved this hard.”

As reported by TMZ, Big Tigger’s wife is in police custody after a Maryland arrest warrant was enforced in Georgia. Apparently, Brown was pulled over by Hart County Sheriff’s Office deputies after a BOLO was placed on her vehicle. She was arrested roadside without incident during the felony traffic stop on Interstate 85. The BOLO was tied to kidnapping-related warrants tied to the disappearance of her 10-year-old daughter in 2019, who was reportedly supposed to be turned over to her father’s custody. Brown will reportedly be extradited to Maryland at an unknown date.

RELATED: Big Tigger’s Wife Reportedly Arrested On Outstanding Kidnapping-Related Warrants Connected To 2019 Disappearance Of Her Daughter

By Robert Scucci
| Published 20 seconds ago

Any grown man will tell you that some of the best moments of his childhood involved playing superheroes with his friends. If you could use your imagination, throw some sort of mask over your eyes, and maybe even arm yourself with the lid from a trash can, you were all set. It goes without saying that every friend group had one sociopath who wanted to be the villain, which is why the trash can lid came in handy. You didn’t have much time before they started throwing rocks, which more often than not resulted in parents getting involved.

If you’re wondering what it might look like if a grown adult decided to play dress-up and start fighting crooks after punching out from his day job, you pretty much get 2010’s Super, starring none other than Rainn Wilson as Frank Darbo, or, as he would like to be known, The Crimson Bolt.

Thinking about how kids playing superheroes is pretty much universal (my 5-year-old son has the capes in his toy chest to prove it), Super feels almost like wish fulfillment for those kids after they grow up. Except our hero is so misguided in his vigilantism that the best we’re going to get from him is “Shut up, crime!” before humiliating himself in most situations.

From Loser To Super

When we’re first introduced to Frank Darbo (Rainn Wilson) in Super, it’s well established that he’s not exactly a prize catch. He’s deeply religious, works as a short-order cook, and lets everybody walk all over him. This includes his wife Sarah (Liv Tyler), a reformed drug addict who quickly shifts her attention to a ruthless drug dealer named Jacques (Kevin Bacon). Absolutely heartbroken, and worried sick that his wife will relapse in her new lover’s company, Frank decides it’s time to take matters into his own hands after the religious superhero from the local TV station known as The Holy Avenger (Nathan Fillion) pays him a visit in a dream.

Now calling himself The Crimson Bolt, Frank heads to the comic book store to do some research, where he meets Libby (Elliot Page), a nerd of the highest order who wants to help him fully embrace his alter ego. When he’s not working or researching, Frank is field-testing his Crimson Bolt suit by hiding behind dumpsters and waiting for crime to happen.

At first, we bear witness to some truly vulgar displays of power, if you could call it power because he has none. Frank gets into fights with people who cut him in line, and most of his crime fighting leaves both him and everybody else worse off after he intervenes. Once he starts building a reputation as a force for good, though, everybody catches on. Jacques and his goons realize he’s out for revenge because that’s what kicked off this entire crusade in the first place. Meanwhile, Libby wants in on the action. She knows Frank is running around as The Crimson Bolt and decides she should call herself Boltie and become his sidekick.

Together, The Crimson Bolt and Boltie are a force to be reckoned with. But is Frank’s gumption, and his sudden interest in building pipe bombs, enough to take down Jacques? And will The Holy Avenger support this kind of behavior? Only time will tell, but rest assured plenty of people get their asses kicked in Super.

Deserves Its Cult Status, But Don’t Compare It To Kickass

What’s most baffling to me is how Super only garnered a 50 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. For a dark comedy, it checks all the boxes. It has a conflicted protagonist who channels serious Dwight Schrute energy when he’s pushed into an awkward situation, and Kevin Bacon looks like he’s having an absolute blast playing the bad guy.

One possibility is that the James Gunn film was constantly compared to Mark Millar’s Kick-Ass, which came out the same year. It could be that audiences only had so much bandwidth for superhero comedies, and when push came to shove, Kick-Ass simply ended up being the more popular movie. Commenting on the similarities between the films, Millar chalked the whole thing up to parallel thinking. The reality is they were both working on similar ideas at roughly the same time, but the end result is two very different movies.

If I’m being honest, I think Super is the superior movie, mostly because nobody has any enhanced abilities. It’s a spiritual journey that one man goes through after his whole world falls apart, and his naivety about how the world works is what sells most of the humor. If anything, you should watch both films as a double feature because they’re cut from the same cloth while operating in completely different lanes.

As of this writing, Super is streaming for free on Tubi.

Since breaking out on the small screen as the fan-favorite vampire Angel in the cult horror series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, David Boreanaz has become one of television’s most reliable leading men, maintaining a steady presence in primetime for more than two decades. His most recent major TV role came as Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Jason Hayes, the leader of Bravo Team in CBS’s military drama SEAL Team. Up next, he’ll take on the iconic role of Jim Rockford, the conman-turned-private investigator in NBC’s reboot of The Rockford Files. While audiences await what could become another defining role for the actor, one of his most beloved projects — a series that has recently sparked reboot rumors — has quietly arrived on the world’s biggest streaming platform.

Bones is coming to Netflix. The Fox procedural drama was the series that allowed Boreanaz to continue his TV success after Angel concluded in 2004. Premiering in 2005, the show cast him as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, who partnered with forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel) to investigate murders by examining the remains of victims. Bones became a major success for Fox, running for 12 seasons and 246 episodes before concluding in 2017.

Over the years, the crime procedural has maintained a dedicated following, with its mix of character-driven storytelling, humor, and case-of-the-week mysteries helping it remain a streaming favorite. Now, the series is set to reach an even wider audience as it expands its streaming availability on Netflix. Beginning Saturday, July 11, fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to stream Bones on Netflix, right after it leaves Prime Video the previous day. However, this international rollout appears to be limited to those regions for now. In the United States, the series will remain available through Hulu, Disney+, and digital storefronts.

What’s the Status of a ‘Bones’ Reboot?

With Hollywood’s reboot era in full swing, it’s surprising that a Bones revival has yet to become a reality. However, the delay doesn’t appear to be due to a lack of interest. Instead, the complicated corporate ownership following Disney’s acquisition of Fox has reportedly been one of the major obstacles standing in the way. Talks of bringing the beloved procedural back have been circulating for years, with both fans and members of the original cast expressing interest in reuniting the Jeffersonian team. Nearly every major player has shown enthusiasm about a potential return, including Deschanel, Boreanaz, T. J. Thyne, and even author Kathy Reichs, whose Temperance Brennan novels served as the inspiration for the series.

For now, though, a Bones revival has not been officially greenlit. With Boreanaz and Deschanel recently taking on new major television roles, a reunion may prove more complicated to arrange in the immediate future. However, the continued popularity of the series on streaming platforms suggests that audience interest remains strong. For a show with such a passionate fan base, the door to a Bones revival appears far from closed.

Bones will stream on Netflix in the UK and Ireland on July 11. The series is currently available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. Stay tuned for future updates.

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Release Date

2005 – 2017

Network

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FOX

Showrunner

Hart Hanson

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Directors

Ian Toynton, Dwight H. Little, Chad Lowe, Jeannot Szwarc, Allan Kroeker, Kate Woods, Steven DePaul, Tim Southam, Jeff Woolnough, Milan Cheylov, Randall Zisk, Alex Chapple, François Velle, Jesús Salvador Treviño, Tony Wharmby, Craig Ross Jr., Kevin Hooks, Michael Lange, Sanford Bookstaver, Allison Liddi-Brown, David Grossman, Emile B. Levisetti, Greg Yaitanes, Brad Turner

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Writers

Hart Hanson, Michael Peterson, Dean Lopata, Jonathan Collier, Keith Foglesong, Janet Lin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Pat Charles, Josh Berman, Scott Williams, Hilary Weisman Graham, Noah Hawley, Lyla Oliver, Karyn Usher, Dave Thomas, Janet Tamaro, Sanford Golden, Steve Blackman, Joe Hortua, Karen Wyscarver, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Emily Silver, Yael Zinkow, Greg Ball

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  Emily Deschanel

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  Temperance ‘Bones’ Brennan

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