Below Deck Down Under‘s Ellie Dubaich spoke out about the surprising offscreen divide between her and Daisy Kelliher and Jenna Woudberg.

“I was surprised because I didn’t mean to offend anybody. I was simply sharing what happened when I got the call after [stew] Joe [Caron] left,” Ellie exclusively told Us Weekly.

Ellie joined season 4 of Below Deck Down Under after some reconfiguration led to a stew position no longer being available but a spot in the kitchen opening up. After coming aboard the boat, Ellie agreed to make the move to the galley instead of interior, which caused backlash when Daisy and Jenna defended the assumption that someone’s job would have been at risk if Ellie hadn’t agreed to the swap.

“I was on my way to being a second stew because Captain Jason [Chambers] wanted to have the most experienced leadership team. I started working at sea when Jenna was in third grade in 2016. That’s not a dig. That’s a simple fact,” Ellie told Us. “It did make sense that Captain Jason would want me to be in a leadership position. [When he] asked me to change, I was happy to change. That’s all I was saying.”

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She continued: “I was happy that things worked out the way they did. But the way Jenna and Daisy responded was mean-spirited. It was unnecessary, and I was taken aback. So I think it’s going to be a little bit indicative of how the two of them approached me this season.”

Ellie called Daisy’s reaction a “one-sided” issue.

“It started this season, and we’ll see that evolve,” she teased. “But I don’t really have an issue with Daisy. She doesn’t like me. She doesn’t seem to like me for whatever reason. We’ll see how that happens. But I don’t really have an issue with her.”

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Looking ahead, Ellie made it clear there’s no bad blood on her end.

“I had no problems to begin with,” she continued. “Let’s move on — as far as I’m concerned.”

Ellie originally made an appearance on Below Deck Mediterranean before returning this season alongside Captain Jason. After having a rocky start in the franchise, Ellie called coming back again “overwhelming” since the season had already started.

“I don’t know any one of these people and they’ve already established relationships. I’m starting a new job and I didn’t even know I was going to be doing this job,” she noted to Us. “I literally found out at the airport [that I] was gonna be doing this job. So it was just so many new things happening which were out of my control. I just didn’t even have the time to overthink anything. I was just like, ‘I have to put one foot in front of the other. That’s all I can do.’ I was just doing my best.”

Below Deck Down Under airs on Bravo Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.

One of literature’s greatest characters has been given a brand-new origin story in the chart-topping Prime Video series, Young Sherlock. Brought to life by Guy Ritchie, the new series sees Hero Fiennes Tiffin as an unruly 19-year-old amateur investigator before he becomes the beloved detective we know and love. Through eight episodes, Young Sherlock takes on a singular mystery that keeps us guessing until the very end.

If you’ve zoomed through the brilliant debut season, you’re likely seeking a follow-up series to scratch your itch. We have series destined to entertain. Some are inspired by the same characters Young Sherlock brings to life, and others have the same tone or vintage setting. From mysteries to dramas, these series will keep you satisfied until the potential Season 2.

‘Sherlock’ (2010–2017)

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With countless adaptations of the Doyle character, there’s one 21st-century iteration that’s widely regarded as the premier version: Sherlock. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the series is set in the present day. The show follows eccentric, brilliant consulting detective Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his loyal friend, army doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman), as they use modern technology to solve complex, cryptic crimes. Using many of Doyle’s stories and elements in a contemporary, rapid-fire update, Sherlock blends thriller and drama into a stylish series that earned acclaim.

Though it spanned many years, the shocking thing about Sherlock is that there were only 13 episodes, including four three-part seasons and one Victorian-set special. Nevertheless, the brilliant chemistry between Cumberbatch’s high-functioning sociopath and Freeman’s techie allowed for a compelling partnership. Gone was the pipe, exchanged for a nicotine patch. Watson helps the duo find viral fame by blogging about their cases. Sherlock’s translation into the present is seamless. Now, with Dónal Finn providing a new interpretation of Moriarty in Young Sherlock, you might see Andrew Scott‘s menacing consulting criminal Jim Moriarty in a new light. Sherlock is an easy entry point into the evolution of Sherlock Holmes and the character’s timeless appeal.

‘A Thousand Blows’ (2025–Present)

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Straying from the mystery, a series set around the time of Young Sherlock. Created by Steven Knight comes the brilliant two-season historical drama, A Thousand Blows. Lifting the real-life brutal, underground bare-knuckle boxing scene in the 1880s East End of London, the series centers around Jamaican immigrants Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby) and Alec Munroe (Francis Lovehall) as they navigate a violent new world. Though Hazekiah longs to be a lion tamer, he’s drawn into the boxing world, instantly forming a rivalry with seasoned boxer Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham). Meanwhile, they attempt to integrate into London society, where they come face-to-face with the all-female crime syndicate, the Forty Elephants, led by the brilliantly ruthless Mary Carr (Erin Doherty). A sensationally gritty series about survival, ambition, and the clash of class, A Thousand Blows is an underrated smash hit.

Much like Knight’s other series we’ll talk about next, A Thousand Blows is a high-stakes and stylish take on the blood-drenched, lawless streets of London. By pulling inspiration from real-life individuals and stories, A Thousand Blows feels distinctly unique. Even if the atmosphere is dark and grungy, many of the characters are intriguing enough to root for. They are literally fighting for their lives. It’s part underdog story, part sports drama, and part crime thriller. They blend effortlessly for a wonderfully strong knockout. With a starkly different atmosphere, A Thousand Blows offers a different perspective from Young Sherlock.

‘Peaky Blinders’ (2013–2022)

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Sticking with Knight’s works, we move into his utter masterpiece, Peaky Blinders. Another historical drama, the gritty British period piece follows the Shelby crime family in post-World War I Birmingham, England. Led by the ruthless Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), the gang rises from street-level bookmaker to international power brokers as they battle rival gangs and law enforcement while navigating trauma, betrayal, and the transformation of British society. Revered for its stylized, cinematic visuals, blending period imagery with a modern rock soundtrack, Peaky Blinders was a series like none before.

If you’re squeamish, perhaps Peaky Blinders isn’t for you. If the raw reality of this gangster family’s fight to maintain power is your speed, Knight’s series fulfills the brief. Peaky Blinders is built around characters, especially Murphy’s. Tommy is both protagonist and antagonist. He’s an antihero of sorts, anchoring the series with his rich depth, charisma, and ability to detach himself from emotion. A brilliant ensemble from top to bottom, Peaky Blinders‘ six-season run was near-perfection. As we patiently await the upcoming movie, there’s no better time than now to binge the entire series.

‘Gangs of London’ (2020–Present)

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Sticking with the cityscapes of the UK comes the series based on the Playstation game, Gangs of London. Created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery, the high-octane thriller centers on Sean Wallace (Joe Cole) as he attempts to take over his kingpin father Finn Wallace’s (Colm Meaney) empire after his assassination. Sean must navigate betrayal, revenge, and undercover cops as the violent power vacuum of intense rivalries and international criminal syndicates battle for control. An unrelenting action-packed drama, Gangs of London is excessive violence done right.

Like many game-to-screen series today, Gangs of London smartly adapts the basic elements from the video game and crafts an entirely new universe. Even if you were unfamiliar with the game, Gangs of London stands on its own. Its visceral combat sequences are brilliant. Highly choreographed and tightly shot, whether shootouts or hand-to-hand fights, Gangs of London rivals many big-screen gangster films. With a fresh approach to the genre, Gangs of London continues to blossom. With Season 4 on its way, there is more to this sensational story to tell.

‘Grantchester’ (2014–Present)

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Moving back to the period mystery series comes the long-running Grantchester. Set in a seemingly quiet Cambridgeshire village during post-World War II, Grantchester is adapted from the James Runcie books. The series follows a vicar—first Sidney Chambers (James Norton), then William Davenport (Tom Brittney), then Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair)—who develops a sideline in sleuthing with the help of gruff, down-to-earth Detective Inspector Geordie Keating (Robson Green). Through themes of faith, morality, and social change, the buddy-crime series is about the unlikely duo’s investigation into dark crimes while balancing personal connections, relationships, and family ties.

Through ten series and counting, Grantchester is a delightfully neat, gently-paced detective series that keeps viewers engaged episode after episode. With a crime-of-the-week formula, Grantchester allows each investigation to inform the overall character development through the whodunit. With a picturesque backdrop, Grantchester may look bright, but the dark, complex narratives are highlighted through the brutality of the crimes. A comforting detective series, Grantchester is the show you never knew you needed to watch.

‘Elementary’ (2012–2019)

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If Sherlock was the modern British retelling of the classic character, Elementary was the American take. The series reimagines Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) as a recovering addict in modern NYC. He’s joined by Joan Watson (Lucy Liu), as they develop a platonic, non-romantic partnership. Blending typical procedural crime drama with a story of addiction, recovery, and human connection, Elementary excels at character development first and foremost. In turn, the seven-season CBS series subverted what we know to bring the essence of the characters into a new universe.

Unlike more stylized adaptations, this series offers a realistic approach to the detective game. As time went on, the nuanced Sherlock Holmes story still remained while the series developed its own identity. Elementary also boasted a brilliant ensemble, including Aiden Quinn as Captain Tommy Gregson and Jon Michael Hill as Captain Marcus Bell. Now, Watson wasn’t the only gender-bending character as Natalie Dormer took on Jamie Moriarty, the criminal mastermind who also posed as Irene Adler, Sherlock’s great love. A series that got better with age as it grew into itself, Elementary deserves a new lease on life through the current resurgence of Sherlock Holmes.

‘Watson’ (2025–Present)

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Speaking of the resurgence, CBS wanted to play upon the modern retelling of the Doyle character again in the new series, Watson. Set one year following Sherlock’s (Robert Carlyle) death, Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) runs a Pittsburgh clinic treating rare, complex diseases. Leading a team dedicated to treating these diseases, Watson is a modern riff on a classic concept, blending detective-style drama with a medical thriller. Watson gives a fresh premise to the beloved sidekick. Tackling the case-of-the-week formula, Watson elevates the tropes found on House to a more optimistic tone while drawing on the Doyle character through a strong performance by Chestnut.

The obvious appeal is giving Dr. Watson a place to shine on his own. Though if the dynamic is what initially appealed to you, it’s not going to be here. Instead, he’s in the lead. The ensemble surrounding him is solid, but it’s the main baddie that draws back to Sherlock, who is most appealing. Per usual, we have a James Moriarty present, this time taken on by Randall Park. He might be the most sinister version of the character in modern adaptations. When you portray him as an everyman willing to be nefarious, that’s a threat you least expect. Though the series has been met with mixed reception, it’s a wonderful watch for Sherlock Holmes fans.

‘Doctor Who’ (1963–2025)

This might seem like a wild stretch of how Sherlock’s origin story has any relation to a two-hearted Time Lord, but their tones, especially the revival series, couldn’t be more similar. Plus, a central character and their pals solving mysteries? They’re a great companion for one another. The long-running natural treasure series follows an alien Time Lord known as “the Doctor,” who travels through time and space in the TARDIS. Accompanied by a human companion or few, the Doctor explores the universe, fighting villains like the Daleks to protect innocent lives and prevent catastrophic events. A story that emphasizes using wit and intelligence over violence to solve problems, the genre-blending Doctor Who explores time periods and planets for non-stop fun.

Young Sherlock‘s energy matches Doctor Who in its oft-bright and jovial demeanor. Further, if there’s any actor who could slip into the iconic role, it’s Tiffin. The eccentric, affable, charismatic approach to Sherlock feels very similar to how Matt Smith, Jodie Whittaker, and Ncuti Gatwa played their iteration of the Doctor. Both shows have a wonderfully grounded emotional core that makes a Doctor Who binge-watch a logical next step after Young Sherlock.

‘Lucifer’ (2016–2021)

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A character from religion and literature, the late 2010s brought an urban fantasy series to life around Lucifer. Based upon the DC Comics character of the same name, Lucifer tells the story of Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), who, after abandoning Hell, runs a nightclub in Los Angeles. But his life changes when he becomes a consultant to the Los Angeles Police Department. He joins Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) to solve murders while exploring humanity, compassion, and his own identity. With angels, devils, and humans living in this shared universe, the procedural-driven crime show brings celestial and earthly conflicts to the forefront.

With a highly praised performance from Ellis, the series masterfully blends comedy and drama for an engaging premise. Beyond the detective side of the series comes a rich subplot that dives into psychology. As Lucifer’s relationships rise and fall, he goes to Dr. Linda Martin (Rachael Harris) to analyze them all. Originating on Fox before moving over to Netflix for its final seasons, Lucifer is a smart fantasy detective series that is familiar enough in format yet deviates through theme to stand on its own.

‘The Gentlemen’ (2024)

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This final entry is here simply due to the man who made it: Guy Ritchie. After the success of the 2019 film of the same name, he brought The Gentlemen to life for a whipsmart eight-part series. Expanding upon the original story, The Gentlemen follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who inherits his father’s country estate, only to discover it hides a massive, illegal marijuana empire. Eddie tries to extricate his family from the criminal underworld but is drawn into it. Navigating his dealings with gangsters, including the sharp Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario), while managing his chaotic brother, Freddy (Daniel Ings), The Gentlemen explores the tension between the British aristocracy and the criminal underworld in a stylish, entertaining manner.

The atmosphere within the series is quite precise. It’s over-the-top in all the right ways, and even when you think things couldn’t get more brazen, it does. There is a familiarity to the original film, but its extension gives it its own solid footing. James is a brilliant anchor, especially against bigger personalities like his brother. If you like violence, The Gentlemen is more than sufficient. It’s artistically graphic. At the end of the day, the series pays homage to Richie’s film for a truly fun journey.

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2024 – 2026-00-00

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Stuart Carolan, Guy Ritchie, Haleema Mirza, Matthew Read

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First things first: The Lord of the Rings is the apex of cinematic fantasy. A flawless adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s literary masterpiece, Peter Jackson‘s three movies are spectacular examples of how large, epic-scale spectacle can go hand-in-hand with emotional, riveting, and deeply rewarding storytelling. The result is three movies that are not only genuine modern masterpieces but also the best examples of cinematic fantasy.

That being said, just because The Lord of the Rings is perfect, it doesn’t mean that some movies can’t be better. Think of it this way: Goodfellas is a brilliant gangster movie, but The Godfather is arguably better. In the case of fantasy, very few movies can claim to be better than Jackson’s trilogy — in fact, only three. Whether because of their approach, worldbuilding, or more affecting storylines, these fantasy movies outrank LOTR in the fantasy department, ever so slightly. It’s important to note that these fantasies cover similar topics as Jackson’s movies — after all, it would be silly to compare a high fantasy epic like LOTR to a fairy tale like Beauty and the Beast — and they might just do it better.

‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (2004)

Quite possibly the hottest take on this list, Hayao Miyazaki‘s Howl’s Moving Castle is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. A simple yet profoundly powerful statement on war and its futility, the film is Studio Ghibli’s best and one of the most faultless entries into the fantasy genre. Adapted from the eponymous novel — and I mean really adapted — the film follows Sophie (Emily Mortimer), a young hatmaker who finds herself cursed by the Witch of the Waste (Lauren Bacall). Now turned into an old woman (Jean Simmons), Sophie must venture into the unknown to seek the help of the powerful wizard Howl (Christian Bale).

Miyazaki created Howl’s Moving Castle in response to the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and it’s genuinely tragic how its anti-war message could perfectly resonate in 2026. Beautifully animated and ingeniously crafted, the film presents a distinct, Steampunk-influenced world with just enough lore to be compelling without overwhelming. Its message about the beauty and freedom of old age is especially resonant today, in a society obsessed with youth that discards and often forgets its elders. The characters are endearing and deeply relatable, especially Sophie, a unique heroine among Ghibli’s canon whose greatest strength lies in her empathy and warmth. Howl’s Moving Castle is a masterpiece in every sense of the word, and its message has not only aged beautifully but has also grown more important in the decades since its release.

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)

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No director has mastered the fantasy genre in the 21st century as perfectly as Guillermo del Toro. From Gothic tales like Crimson Peak and Frankenstein to subversive fairy tales like The Shape of Water and his take on Pinocchio, del Toro is the true master of modern fantasy. However, his magnum opus is undoubtedly 2006’s Pan’s Labyrinth, quite possibly the greatest dark fantasy to ever grace the silver screen. Set in Francoist Spain, the film centers on young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero), a girl traveling with her pregnant mother to the countryside, where her stepfather, the sadistic Captain Vidal (Sergi López), hunts for rebels. Soon, Ofelia meets a faun, who tells her she’s the reincarnation of a princess and must undergo a series of tasks to reclaim her throne.

Overflowing with creativity and a biting, brutal approach to the horrors of war and tyranny, Pan’s Labyrinth is a masterclass in fantasy filmmaking, the likes of which we hadn’t seen before and haven’t seen since. The film is part sinister fairy tale, part war movie, and del Toro pulls no punches in portraying the ruthless nature of conflict. For their part, the fantasy elements are just as unforgiving, with Ofelia facing all manner of difficulties, most famously the sinister Pale Man. Yet, the core of Pan’s Labyrinth is all human. Del Toro explores the importance of rebellion in the face of injustice and despotism, using the premise to blur the lines between reality and fantasy and showcasing the unique and ultimately invincible power of imagination, as many of his projects do. The result is a triumph of the genre, a towering achievement that has aged like the finest of wines.

‘The Seventh Seal’ (1957)

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Ingmar Bergman is one of the best directors in cinematic history. He’s also among the most controversial, which has only made him a more fascinating, albeit understandably tricky to discuss. Among his remarkably strong oeuvre, perhaps the project that stands out the most is The Seventh Seal, his existential historical fantasy starring Max von Sydow as a medieval knight and Bengt Ekerot as the personification of Death. The two face off in a chess match, as Death comes to claim the knight’s life at the height of the Black Plague ravaging Europe.

Highly allegorical, The Seventh Seal blends religious messages with a profound examination of the nature of life and death. Although war is in the background, the Crusades are crucial to the desolate, broken world that Bergman builds here. Von Sydow’s knight is disillusioned and cynical, aiming to perform one last great deed before the end of a life he now considers aimless. Faith is also a strong theme, with Bergman pondering the concept of “the Silence of God” and the apparent futility of faith itself. Most impressively, The Seventh Seal finds just the right balance between artistic pretension and meaningful storytelling. Make no mistake, it is a pretentious movie, but there’s genuine power in its existential message about God, conviction, meaning, and the pursuit of logic in a world where nature will always win.

Jane Fonda poked fun at not being involved in Barbra Streisand’s tribute to the late Robert Redford tribute at the 2026 Oscars.

“I want to know how come Streisand was up there doing that for Redford,” Fonda, 88, quipped during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Sunday, March 15. “She only made one movie with him, I made four!”

Fonda pointed out that she has “more to say” about Redford, adding, “I was always in love with him. [He was] the most gorgeous human being and had such great values. He did a lot for movies — he lifted up independent movies.”

Streisand, 83, honored Redford with a speech and performance during the awards show’s In Memoriam segment on Sunday.

“After I read the first script of The Way We Were, I could only imagine one man in the role and that was Robert Redford. But he turned it down because he said the character had no backbone,” she recalled about Redford, who died at age 89 in September 2025. “He doesn’t stand for anything — and he was right. So many drafts later, Bob finally agreed to do it. He was a brilliant, subtle actor, and we had a wonderful time playing off each other because we never quite knew what the other one was going to do in a scene.”

Streisand praised Redford for his advocacy. “He was thoughtful and old,” she shared. “I called him a little intellectual cowboy who blazed his own trail. I miss him now more than ever.”

The actress concluded by singing “The Way We Were” from the pair’s iconic film.

When news broke of Redford’s death last year, Streisand shared an emotional statement via Instagram.

“Every day on the set of The Way We Were was exciting, intense and pure joy,” Streisand wrote in September 2025. “We were such opposites: he was from the world of horses; I was allergic to them! Yet, we kept trying to find out more about each other, just like the characters in the movie.”

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She continued: “Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting— and one of the finest actors ever. The last time I saw him, when he came to lunch, we discussed art and decided to send each other our first drawings. He was one of a kind and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. #RobertRedford.”

Fonda, meanwhile, told Us Weekly in a statement: “It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

Over the years, Fonda and Redford worked on multiple projects together, starting with the 1960 film Tall Story. The duo appeared alongside Marlon Brando in the 1966 film The Chase and in Barefoot in the Park the following year. Fonda and Redford reunited a decade later for The Electric Horseman.

Fonda and Redford also teamed up for the 2017 Netflix movie Our Souls at Night, which marked one of his final leading roles before stepping out of the spotlight.

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Happy Madison Productions is best known for producing Adam Sandler movies because it’s his company. However, he also produces films for associates like Rob Schneider, Allen Covert, and Nick Swardson. One of the wildest, most outrageous of these movies is the stoner comedy Grandma’s Boy.

Grandma’s Boy Is Absolute Chaos

The movie is about Alex (Allen Covert), a video game aficionado and play tester for game developer Brainasium. The corporation is running the final tests on Eternal Deathslayer III, created by boy genius programmer JD (Joel David Moore of Dodgeball as a guy who thinks he’s an android) and overseen by Samantha (Scooby Doo’s Lina Cardellini), a hot new manager who has been hired to ensure the game is released on time.

Alex is secretly developing his own game, Demonic, but when he suddenly finds himself homeless, he has to scramble for a place to stay. His best friend Jeff’s (Nick Swardson) place is out of the question, and his weed dealer, Dante (fellow Happy Madison alum Peter Dante), lives in a chaotic environment that includes a tribal shaman and a monkey learning taekwondo.

Alex finds himself living at his grandmother’s house, where he is subject to endless leftovers, even more chores, and three wacky old ladies: Grandma Lilly (played by Doris Roberts of Everybody Loves Raymond), the sexy vixen Grace (seductively played by Shirley Jones, best known for The Patridge Family), and the pill-guzzling Bea (Shirley Knight of As Good as It Gets). Sure, he’s got time to work on his game, but only when he can keep Grandma from hogging it up so she can play it. But when all three of Alex’s worlds of video games, weed, and Grandma collide, the madcap results will change Alex’s life.

A Stacked Cast Firing On All Cylinders

The supporting cast is as ensemble as the main cast, featuring Schneider, fellow Saturday Night Live alumni David Spade and Kevin Nealon, and an early appearance from Jonah Hill. The offbeat characters, from fellow gamers at Brainasium to the caustic vegan restaurant waiter to Dr. Shakalu, decorate the film with hilarious absurdity as Alex stumbles through his life and his budding romance with Samantha.

The jokes aren’t limited to stoner humor, either. There are plenty of video gaming references, including a heavy match of Frog Bog on an Intellivision, proving the movie really knew its source material. Many, many raunchy jokes abound, especially when manchild Jeff meets the seductress Grace. Alex’s boss, Mr. Cheezle (Kevin Nealon), is a lampoon of eccentric money and new age pondering. The three old ladies are just as zany as the younger characters are. The pot jokes, like a commentary on names of weed strains and the use of a bong as a flower vase, are present, but this isn’t a Cheech and Chong movie and it has other jokes to tell.

Just As Good As The Unrated Version

I own the unrated version of Grandma’s Boy, but I checked out the R-rated streaming version to see what the differences were. The rated version surprised me by keeping many of the raunchiest jokes in the movie, nipping and tucking in a few places where it pushed the envelope just a little too far, such as the conclusion of Jonah Hill’s 13-hour marathon with the Milk Maid. Surprisingly, the infamous reason Alex can’t stay with Jeff is still there in its full, explicit glory.

For a rowdy ride through the world of video games and one of Doris Roberts’ best performances, check out Grandma’s Boy on Hulu. Despite the fact that it’s an edited version, it’s still the same hilarious movie.

By Jonathan Klotz
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At the 2026 AwesomeCon in Washington D.C., history was made during the Once We Were Spacemen podcast panel. Nathan Fillion, co-host of the podcast alongside Alan Tudyk, announced to the assembled nerds that Firefly is coming back as an animated series.

While no one thought we’d ever actually get more Firefly outside of the comic books, the news was made even better: the original cast is returning. Yes, that includes Alan Tudyk, since the upcoming series between the end of the 2001 series and Serenity, the animated series, will include Wash. 

Getting the Band Back Together

For the last few weeks leading up to the AwesomeCon panel, Nathan Fillion has been releasing teaser videos walking up to his old co-stars’ homes and saying, “It’s time.” Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Jewel Staite, Adam Baldwin, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, and, of course, Alan Tudyk, all appeared in the social media clips. Sadly, Ron Glass, who played Shepared Book, passed away in 2016. He’d be right there with the rest of the crew. 

The only notable absence is series creator Joss Whedon, who has nothing to do with the upcoming project as his Hollywood exile is still in effect following multiple #MeToo accusations and the disastrous Justice League production. Instead, the upcoming Firefly animated series is being run by Marc Guggenheim, one of the masterminds behind Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, and Tara Butters, known for Marvel’s Agent Carter and the cult hit comedy series, Reaper. Given their pedigree, the show already appears to be in good hands, but then there’s the animated studio, Shadow Machine, which you might recognize from BoJack Horseman, Clone High, and Robot Chicken. 

An Animated Series Avoids The Legacy Reboot Trap

Firefly’s return, 21 years after Serenity, is a huge surprise to the legion of fans, who refer to themselves as browncoats after the same rebel army Mal and Zoey fought for against the Alliance. After years of false starts, video games that never materialized, and the continued success of the cast keeping them too busy to ever make a reunion possible, all hope had been lost. An animated series may not be ideal to some, but it’s the best possible outcome for a revival series. 

The death of Wash in Serenity would complicate a sequel series, and if it were a live-action series set 20 years later to explain why everyone looks older, that’s 20 years of off-screen story development. No series could satisfy fans by filling in decades of information that long after the fact. There’s no connection to any of it, no emotional stakes, and it would literally be a history lesson. 

An animated Firefly gives us the young characters that the fans know and love from the short-lived series, and doesn’t have to explain why Wash is back in the pilot’s chair. The choice also allows River to move like the anime character she was already meant to be. It’s better this way than a live-action legacy series that never gets off the ground. There’s currently no release date for the new Firefly animated series.

By Chris Snellgrove
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Worf is one of the most popular characters in Star Trek, and for good reason: appearing in three shows and four movies as his iconic character, Michael Dorn has spent more time onscreen in this franchise than any other actor. Fortunately for him, the writers really loved Worf, giving him meaty storylines revolving around his tangled family history and fractured Klingon society. They also gave him Troi and Jadzia Dax (two smoking hot fan favorites) as his romantic partners.

At the time, hooking a warlike Klingon up with an emotional Betazed and an ancient body swapper likely felt very transgressive. However, Star Trek: The Next Generation missed the opportunity to give this character a mate that nobody would see coming, and fans would likely still be picking their jaws off the floor, all these decades later. You see, there was once a plan to hook Worf up with Selar, the Enterprise’s resident Vulcan doctor!

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It all started with the script for the TNG’s “The Emissary,” which is the Season 2 episode where Worf falls in love with the future mother of his child, K’Ehleyr. The characters worked well onscreen together, which is partially due to actors Michael Dorn and Suzie Plakson having such amazing chemistry. But given the other women who would fall in love with him on The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, the decision to pair Worf up with another Klingon was a little obvious.

That’s exactly how Tracy Tormé felt about this decision. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, Tormé was an early TNG writer responsible for such ambitious episodes as “The Schizoid Man.” While the story has some solid qualities, most fans love one thing about this episode above all else: Suzie Plakson, who makes her Star Trek debut as Dr. Selar, a Vulcan medical officer working for Dr. Beverly Crusher.

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While Selar ended up being a very minor character, Tormé originally wanted her to be a romantic love interest for Worf. Unfortunately, his plans were vetoed once the TNG staff began working on “The Emissary,” a script that called for Worf to fall in love with a Klingon woman. In a way, you could say the producers compromised: because she had impressed them so much as Dr. Selar, they ended up hiring Suzie Plakson to play K’Ehleyr.

However, Tormé was unimpressed, later calling the decision to pair Worf up with another Klingon “obvious.” He summed up his objection to this plot point quite succinctly: “Had it been a Vulcan, it would have been a lot more interesting.” He has a real point here, especially considering that the cool and logical Vulcans are pretty much the polar opposites of the hot-blooded and passionate Klingons.

After butting heads with notorious TNG showrunner Maurice Hurley enough times, Tormé left the show after Season 2. However, the spirit of his idea to romantically pair up Worf with someone completely different from himself lived on. This is part of why the writers eventually hooked him up with Deanna Troi: the peace-loving, hyper-emotional Betazed was the last person fans expected to end up with the ship’s brooding Klingon. Deep Space Nine took this idea to an even greater extreme, having uptight control freak Worf fall in love with and eventually marry a free-spirited Trill who just wants to have fun.

More Than Just A Pretty Face

As for Dr. Selar, she never appeared onscreen again, though the Vulcan doctor is mentioned by name several times throughout The Next Generation. However, the late, great Star Trek author Peter David gave Selar a very meaty role, making her the chief medical officer of the Excalibur in his non-canonical New Frontier series of books. There, she found her own surprise romantic partner: Burgoyne 172, a hermaphrodite alien as outgoing as s/he is frisky.

I’ve always been a big fan of Worf, and his crazy love life is just one of the things that made this hulking Klingon so compelling. But I have to admit, it would have been hilarious to see him dating a Vulcan, especially one played by the insanely talented Suzie Plakson. Fortunately, she would continue to grace Star Trek for many more years to come, each time as a completely different character. But these very different roles all had something important in common: each was more epic than the one before!

Selma Blair is not letting her MS battle stop her from stepping out on the 2026 Oscars red carpet with style!

The actress, who has been open about her health challenge with multiple sclerosis (MS), showed that beauty is limitless with her outstanding look on the red carpet. Her love for fashion shone through, turning heads at the event.

Selma Blair’s journey with MS has been an emotional rollercoaster since her diagnosis in 2018. The ups and downs she’s faced were not kept behind closed doors as she continues to undergo treatment, managing the incurable condition.

Selma Blair Turns Heads With Her Outfit At The 2026 Oscars

Blair stunned the crowd and fans with her fit for the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday as she stepped onto the red carpet. The star wore elegance like a breeze, clad in a glamorous black dress, holding her matching black cane. The outfit was an all-black flowing gown that completely covered her feet and shoes. The actress turned heads in her gown, which featured a voluminous skirt and a black striped lattice pattern from the waist up.

The stripes were designed over a skin-matching toned fabric, which gave the impression of a sheer dress. The gown also highlighted Blair’s hips with the intriguing bodice tilted top, her arms owing to the sleeveless design, and her neck thanks to the low neckline. The event photos show Blair keeping it chic with the accessories. 

The star rocked a thick diamond choker, along with bracelets on each wrist and what appears to be two enormous diamond rings on her left ring finger. Her blonde locks were neatly pulled back into a sleek ponytail, adding highlights to her lightly glammed face.

Behind The Movie Star’s Red Carpet Look

As the fashion mogul she is, Blair did not disappoint with her outfit choice for the party; however, she did not take this fashion decision into her hands. Her dress was custom-made and designed by Tamara Ralph.

Blair graced the grounds at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), holding a black cane with a curved silver handle that complemented her daring, sheer dress, which was a statement to her advocacy for disability visibility.

The cane she proudly flaunted was more than a fashion statement; it served as her mobility aid for the night due to her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). The “Cruel Intentions” star has kept her battle with the illness in the spotlight. Last year, she attended the Vanity Fair party with a different mobility aid: her service dog, Scout.

Selma Blair Advocates For People With Disabilities Through The Fashion World

In 2023, Blair collaborated with her friend and designer Isaac Mizrahi and QVC to produce an inclusive clothing line that celebrates accessible fashion. The Blast shared that her motive was to help people like her by creating outfits with more accessible features than are readily available.

The collection called  Isaac Mizrahi Live! x Selma Blair was created through help and joined forces with the disability community. The TV star shared that it had been a long-time dream for her since her diagnosis in 2018. The pair drew inspiration for the adaptive clothing fits from the 53-year-old’s determination and fortitude to push through despite her pain and struggles.

The clothing line’s features include easy-open necklines, stretch fabrics, magnetic closures, and flat seams, all made in accordance with universal design principles. Mizrachi also took time to incorporate other qualities, such as washability, affordability, and the use of very soft textiles.

The ‘Legally Blonde’ Star Draws Support From Her Son

Blair shares her teenage son, Arthur, with her ex-boyfriend Jason Bleick. With MS, which may affect a patient’s vision, cognitive abilities, and balance, the actress notes that most times her fatigue gets overwhelming. Coupled with the fear of losing her voice to the disease, she strives to make as many memories with her son as possible, including her recent venture to record music for Arthur.

The Blast reported that as she navigates through her career, illness, and being a single parent, she finds comfort in having Arthur by her side. Last year, in an interview, the movie star praised her son for being “brave” and always taking “great care” of her when she needed support amid her MS battle.

Blair’s support system has played a pivotal role in her journey. She continues to create awareness about her condition by sharing regular updates with the public. Her strong advocacy pushed fellow screen star, Christina Applegate, to get tested for MS when she started experiencing the tingling sensation in her feet. Applegate, upon noticing this symptom, got her diagnosis for multiple sclerosis in 2021.

Selma Blair’s Journey Has Been A Rough Path 

The actress who shared the news of her illness, writing “I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. My memory is foggy,” also opened up about the difficulties she faced in healthcare. She revealed that she faced a ton of gender bias and misdiagnosis in the medical world.

Blair explained that doctors dismissed her pain and symptoms, attributing them to menstruation and relationship-related issues. She recounted a time when a doctor told her to get a boyfriend to help take away the pain she was going through.

“I knew the pain was real. I thought it was. But I did start to convince myself, ‘You’re overly sensitive. There’s nothing wrong with you. Get it together, you lazy, lazy whatever,’” she shared. Blair also noted that her male peers who experienced similar symptoms were taken seriously and attended to immediately, while she was often dismissed.

Before her diagnosis came through, the older male doctors she saw labeled her as dramatic and never even ordered an MRI to investigate the reason behind the balance issues, headaches, and recurring fevers she complained about.