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Most people play games to escape, unless that game is Jumanji. Then they play to escape the game itself. That was the case for Robin Williams in the 1995 family classic Jumanji, which is newly available to stream on Netflix.
Jumanji is a family adventure film from smack dab in the middle of the ’90s, with all the janky CGI that entails. The movie was based on a 1981 children’s book of the same name about a jungle-themed board game that comes to life as you play it. The film version stars Robin Williams as Alan Parrish, a young boy who goes missing in 1969 after playing a board game called Jumanji with his friend Sarah Whittle, played by Bonnie Hunt.

Alan gets trapped inside the game after a turn that instructs him to wait in the jungle until someone else rolls a five or an eight. Sarah understandably freaks out and runs from the house, leaving Alan stuck inside Jumanji.
Twenty-six years later, two new children, Judy (a young Kirsten Dunst) and her brother Peter, discover Jumanji and, upon rolling a five, release a grown-up Alan in the form of Robin Williams from the game. Unfortunately, he’s not alone.
Among the other jungle perils unleashed upon the small town of Brantford, New Hampshire, are killer vines, giant mosquitoes, a gaggle of mischievous monkeys, and a colonial-Africa-style big-game hunter complete with a pith helmet and a long gun. Now it’s up to the kids, the now-grown Robin Williams version of Alan and Sarah, to finish the game that was started in 1969 if they can survive long enough.

TriStar Pictures agreed to finance the film, but only if they could get Robin Williams to play the lead character, Alan Parrish, as an adult. Unfortunately, Williams initially passed on Jumanji based on the draft of the script he was given to read.

It wasn’t until Honey, I Shrunk the Kids director Joe Johnston reworked the story with screenwriters Greg Taylor, Jonathan Hensleigh, and Jim Strain that Robin Williams agreed to do the film. Ironically, despite being instrumental in Williams’s acceptance of the role, director Joe Johnston originally didn’t want Robin because of his reputation for heavy on-set improvising.
Luckily, Robin Williams understood the assignment and stuck to the script except for a handful of times when he was allowed to improvise a few lines with actress Bonnie Hunt. Even then, it was only after the director had already gotten a take where the actor performed his lines as scripted.

Johnston’s first choice to play Alan Parrish was actor Tom Hanks. Hanks, however, was unavailable due to his commitment to Apollo 13.
Other actors considered for the role include Dan Aykroyd, Michael Keaton, Chevy Chase, Sean Penn, Kevin Costner, Richard Dreyfuss, Michael Douglas, Rupert Everett, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, and even Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Robin Williams wasn’t the only actor who wasn’t Johnston’s first choice. Prior to Bonnie Hunt, the director considered several actresses for the role of Sarah, such as Jodie Foster, Demi Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, and even Madonna. Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson was in the running to play Judy at one point before the filmmaker decided on Kirsten Dunst.

The movie was mainly shot in Keene, New Hampshire, which stood in for Jumanji‘s fictional town of Brantford. Other locations included North Berwick Main, where the Olde Woolen Mill was used for the shoe factory owned by Robin Williams’ father in the movie.
The movie was one of the first to rely heavily on CGI for many of its special-effects shots. George Lucas’s special effects company Industrial Light & Magic even wrote all-new software specifically for use in Jumanji.
Due to CGI still being in its infancy, many of the digital effects were bolstered by more traditional practical means such as puppetry and animatronics. The effects may look laughable by modern standards, but they were mind-blowing to audiences in 1995, and, if we’re being honest, still retain a certain charm today.

Jumanji was released on December 15, 1995, and immediately overtook Toy Story to become the #1 movie at the North American box office on its opening weekend. The movie went on to gross $262.8 million worldwide on a $65 million budget, making it a financial success.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Robin Williams’ performance but thought it overall relied too much on special effects and too little on the story. Audiences, on the other hand, almost unanimously loved the movie.
Jumanji spawned a real-life board game, an animated series, a quasi-sequel in 2005’s Zathura: A Space Adventure, and a couple of more direct sequels, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in 2017 and Jumanji: The Next Level in 2019.
Jumanji is remembered today quite fondly, especially by ’90s kids. Whether you’re an Xennial or Millennial looking for a quick hit of nostalgia, or someone younger looking to check out a movie full of retro visuals and a legendary performance by Robin Williams, you owe it to yourself to check out Jumanji while it’s on Netflix.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt‘s uncanny resemblance to her mother, Angelina Jolie, continues to make waves.
The teenager was photographed out in L.A. on a casual outing, and one thing is sure: the looks don’t lie. The mother-daughter resemblance has been a topic in the media, as many waste no time pointing out how she is the younger version of her mom in style and looks.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt has chosen to walk in her mom, Angelina Jolie’s, footsteps in the industry as well. In recent years, she has been building her career as an actress and film producer.

Vivienne got caught in the camera lens while enjoying her peak Gen Z life in California. The teenager was having a field day with sunshine, fun drinks, and no Hollywood drama as she stepped out with a friend.
A photo of the 17-year-old uploaded to TMZ shows her sitting at a table at Erewhon in a casual fit, enjoying the viral Hailey Bieber smoothie. She is seen smiling brightly, seemingly enjoying the deep conversation with her friend.
Vivienne kept things super low-key for the outing, rocking a black t-shirt and brown pants while her short hair was laid back. Even in the simple fit, she looked more and more like her famous mom as she enjoyed the California weather, thriving quietly like the rest of her siblings.

Vivienne and her twin brother Knox previously made headlines for their striking resemblance to their parents, Angelina and Brad Pitt. The twins were spotted last year in Los Angeles when they stepped out together for a brief visit to the grocery store.
They rocked matching casual outfits, both donning white t-shirts, denims, and sneakers, and people could not help but notice how much they resembled their famous parents.
Vivienne looked like a younger version of Angelina, with her hair loose and some strands tucked behind her ears, just like the iconic actress had been seen doing many times.
Meanwhile, Knox looked much like the mirror image of his father, with his low haircut that looked similar to the one Brad had when he starred with his ex-wife in the action comedy “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.”
Currently, Knox has been keeping busy with Muay Thai training intensively in L.A. He is often spotted leaving training sessions, showcasing a dedicated, athletic physique and occasionally sporting vibrant new looks.

Angelina and Brad share six children: three biological kids, Shiloh, and the twins, along with their older adopted kids, Maddox, Pax, and Zahara.
In a previous interview, the “Maleficent” actress explained why Knox and Vivienne are rarely seen in public despite their parent’s huge status in the entertainment industry.
She spoke to outlets during a promotional interview for her film “Maria,” sharing that all six of her kids prefer to live “quite private” lives.
The Blast reported that in another interview, Angelina noted that she did not think her children would pursue a career in acting, describing them as “shy, very private people.”
“None of my children want to be in front of the camera [at] this time, Shiloh’s extremely private,” the actress noted, before adding, “They weren’t born with privacy, right? So, I hope that they can have that as they grow older. So we’ll see.”

Vivienne appears to have parted ways with the hyphenated version of her surname. This development came to light after she was listed two years ago in the playbill for “The Outsiders” as Vivienne Jolie and not Vivienne Jolie-Pitt.
While it remains unclear if she has legally made the name change like her sister, Shiloh, PEOPLE can confirm that they are not the only ones in the Jolie-Pitt clan to drop the actor’s name.
Zahara also introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie while joining the Mu Pi chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College. On her graduation day this year, she walked the stage to accept her diploma with Pitt excluded from her name.
The name changes appear to be a result of the strained relationship Bradd has with his kids following his divorce from Angelina.
The former couple split in 2016, and after a tumultuous divorce process, the actress walked away with sole custody of the kids while Brad had visitation rights for the three minor children.

The Blast reports that while Brad’s never-ending legal drama with the actress took a great toll on his relationship with his six children, the fallout did not originate from the divorce.
The rift between them can be traced to an unfortunate incident that happened in September 2016 on a private jet.
Brad allegedly poured alcohol on his family while he was drunk and told the children their mother was “crazy.” In addition to verbally insulting his then-wife, he allegedly shoved her and got physical with one of the children.
The “F1” actor has denied the claims, tagging him as a domestic abuser, but the memories seem to have dwelt in the hearts of his kids, fuelling their estrangement and ongoing strained relationship. Despite these, insiders say Brad has hope of reconciliation in the future.
“He continues to hope that one day a reconciliation is possible. There’s a hope that in time they will all find each other,” the insider said of Brad and his six children.
Does the resemblance between Vivienne Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie run deeper than looks?
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Jennifer Garner just proved (again!) that the easiest outfits can still feel incredibly cool — all it takes is the right finishing touch. The actress stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a simple mix of a blue sweater and classic jeans, but it was her retro-inspired sneakers that gave the entire look that effortless, cool-girl twist. Even better? You can recreate the vibe without spending a fortune.
Spotted out with ex Ben Affleck, Garner leaned into her signature low-key style, pairing straight-leg denim with cozy layers and those standout brown sneakers. The warm tan colorway and slightly chunky, vintage-inspired silhouette added just enough edge to make the outfit feel intentional. It’s a styling formula she always nails: keep everything else simple, then let one piece do the work.
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“If we were gay, we would tell you.”
Jesse Williams already has a bun in the oven!
The actor is expanding his bloodline with his new beau, Alejandra Onieva, after secretly tying the knot recently. The pair seems to be sticking to their theme of keeping their major life updates lowkey.
This comes amid Jesse Williams’ legal brawl with his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, spanning over their prolonged divorce process and custody of their two kids. Last year, the actor was awarded sole legal custody of their healthcare decisions while sharing physical custody with their ex.

Williams and his new bride are already growing their family as they will be welcoming baby Williams in the coming months. Onieva subtly showed off her baby bump for the first time in an Instagram post last week, also featuring the “Grey’s Anatomy” actor.
The mom-to-be posed in several pictures showing off her pregnancy, including one where she stood sideways in a cropped white sweater paired with white striped pants. Onieva also posted a separate beach video donning a red minidress and cradling her growing bump.
The news of Onieva’s pregnancy comes after it was reported that the lovebirds had secretly tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. TMZ broke the news at the time, revealing that, according to sources, the newlyweds had been married for months before the news became public.
Before their low-key ceremony made waves, the lovebirds, who met in 2025 on set, had been spotted together in public on several occasions in Madrid, Rome, and at the San Sebastián Film Festival.
Williams divorce was not a smooth process as it spanned over three years. Even after the divorce was officially finalized, the court proceedings did not end, as custody concerns repeatedly dragged them to court.
The former lovers called it quits after being together for thirteen years, but married for five. During their custody battle, Williams pointed out his strong bond with their kids, Sadie and Maceo, stating that they often enjoyed their time with him and asked to stay longer.
He filed court documents seeking to modify the custody arrangement, which allows them to have the kids on an alternating week schedule, to a 50/50 custody split.
Drake-Lee, on the other hand, raised concerns over his busy schedule as an actor and also accused Williams and his legal team of bullying and threatening her during their divorce proceedings.
As reported by The Blast, the TV star also appeared in court for a hearing against his former partner, seeking information about her new boyfriend at the time, Peace Reedburg. He requested the judge for access to details about Reedburg, claiming that his ex’s partner had access to the kids.

Williams had a major win in his legal brawl against Drake-Lee when the judge granted him sole legal custody regarding medical decisions for Sadie and Maceo in March last year.
The ruling allows him to unilaterally move forward with treatments like orthodontic care without needing his ex-wife’s consent, although he is to keep her fully informed of his decisions.
A few months later, Williams alleged that Drake-Lee had violated the terms of the order by obstructing a healthcare treatment for one of the kids.
He filed the emergency motion claiming that his ex aggressively communicated with the child’s doctor, insisting she did not consent to the treatment and threatening to sue if he proceeded.
The mom of two, on the other hand, filed a countermotion over the previous sole custody verdict awarded to her ex-husband.
She stated that the court’s decision was made without any evidentiary hearings, adding that there were no substantial facts or evidence presented to justify this serious action.
To strengthen her case, Drake-Lee highlighted that Sadie and Maceo are held as “protected property” within a private trust, suggesting that the court lacks the authority to make decisions regarding their well-being.

Onieva has been one to keep her love life behind the curtains, drawing a clear line between her career and relationships. She was previously linked to Marvel actor Sebastian Stan for about two years. The pair reportedly started dating in 2020 during the pandemic and ended things in 2022.
Over the course of their relationship, they kept their romance lowkey, only soft-launching their love in a rare birthday tribute and a vague shadow photo on social media.
The former lovers intentionally kept their romance away from the cameras and also refrained from talking about each other in press interviews.
PEOPLE reported that Stan marked his then beau’s 29th birthday on Instagram with a hilarious short film. The video featured the actor going about his daily routine and activities from waking up, making breakfast, watching TV, and more, with Onivera’s photo on his phone.
“Over a year ago, out of a lot of darkness…you became the light [fire emoji] I’m so grateful [praying hands and red heart emoji] #2020 #loveinthetimeofcovid #quarantinenights,” he captioned the post. She commented, writing, “The love you give me is the most beautiful gift this life has given me, te quiero!”

Williams met Drake-Lee in the early 2000s while he was still working as a school teacher. The pair dated for over five years before saying their vows in September 2012. They welcomed Sadie in 2013 and Maceo two years later.
During this time, Williams’ career kicked off as an actor while Drake-Lee held down the home front. Unfortunately, the “Hotel Costiera” actor filed for divorce in 2017, citing irreconcilable differences.
Between 2017 and 2018, Williams was linked to Minka Kelly after they met while collaborating on a video game. The relationship was confirmed following swirling speculations; however, infidelity rumors rose as well due to the proximity of the timeline of his romance with Kelly and his divorce from Drake-Lee.
PopSugar shared that the TV personality started dating Taylor Rooks, but they kept their relationship incredibly private. They were spotted in May 2018 spending quality time together during Memorial Day weekend at one of Kevin Hart’s shows.
It is unclear when they split, but it is rumored to have been before Williams kicked it off with someone new in 2019. The father of two gave love another chance with Taylour Paige for about two years before he was linked to a long-time friend, Ciarra Pardo, in 2022.
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I love a good parody film when done right, especially when they fall into the police procedural wheelhouse. The Naked Gun franchise perfected the formula, and even had a surprisingly solid reboot last year, with Liam Neeson taking over for Leslie Nielsen. One film that was eaten alive by critics, 1993’s Fatal Instinct, is another favorite of mine despite its 14 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes. While the film follows in the footsteps of The Naked Gun, it’s often dismissed as a cheap imitation and a lackluster Basic Instinct parody.
Which brings us to 1996’s Blondes Have More Guns, which is basically an even cheaper, more tasteless version of Fatal Instinct, thanks to Troma Entertainment’s involvement. For some reason, though, I love it. It’s a movie that plays the numbers game when it comes to jokes-per-minute, and more often than not, they don’t land. But this is one of those rare cases where I found myself laughing at the jokes that don’t land because I admire the audacity. They’re throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks, and the pace is so rapid-fire that you need to watch it twice to catch everything you missed the first time around.

Blondes Have More Guns begins with a blonde woman wielding a chainsaw, not a gun. She murders a man while bumping uglies, and the next day’s crime scene introduces us to grossly incompetent Detectives Dick Smoker (Richard Neil) and Harry Bates (Michael McGaharn), under the supervision of their vodka-chugging superior, Captain Hook (André Brazeau). Tagging along with Dick is his dog, which is really just an uncredited guy in a dog suit who comes and goes as he pleases.
Right away, the detectives find a suspect in Montana Beaver-Shotz (Elizabeth Key), but things become even more complicated when her half-sister, Dakota Beaver (Gloria Lusiak), starts making her presence known and implicating herself in the murder, which is just one of many linked to a possible serial killer on the loose.

Harry, haunted by the death of his wife to the point where he constantly has to remind everybody that his wife is dead to maintain the hard-boiled noir vibe, becomes romantically entangled with Montana and Dakota, clouding his judgment during the investigation. From here, Blondes Have More Guns becomes complete chaos and follows all the Naked Gun beats you know and love, but uses vulgarity as its main vehicle to get where it’s going.
If there’s one quote that sums up Blondes Have More Guns, it’s in the opening scene, when Captain Hook, in between huge gulps of liquor, states, “Look, Harry, this is the fourth murder this month involving a scarf, a chain, a saw, and a dead body. If I was a betting man, I’d wager there was a connection between them.” Everybody is so stupid in this film that it’s clear how much thought went into the screenplay, as juvenile and tasteless as it is. The wit comes from how dimwitted every single character is.

Jamming as many sight gags as humanly possible into every frame is just the icing on the cake in Blondes Have More Guns. After a while, the mystery and plot take a back seat so we can feast our eyes on two idiots wearing badges who don’t know their asses from a doughnut hole. It’s such a treat watching this gaggle of clowns commit so hard to the bit.
Movies like Blondes Have More Guns always earn my respect because they go all in on absurdity. It doesn’t hurt that this is basically Naked Gun meets Fatal Instinct, but with as much toilet humor and oversexed dialogue as Troma could cram into it.


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Blondes Have More Guns isn’t high art. Heck, some people would argue it’s not art at all. But it’s a glorious trainwreck that leans into neo-noir mystery, police procedural drama, and straight-faced buffoonery that fans of tasteless parody can absolutely get behind. If you want to solve the mystery for yourself, you can stream the title for free on Tubi as of this writing.

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