Netflix is removing a highly underrated thriller very soon, and you definitely need to catch it before it leaves. Described as Taxi Driver (starring Robert De Niro) meets Fight Club (starring Brad Pitt), the film follows a lonely, underprivileged rideshare driver spiraling into a crisis of masculinity who finds a sense of belonging in a cult-like brotherhood of alpha men. It premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 18, 2023, and was released in the U.S. by Lionsgate on November 10, 2023.

As John Trengove‘s English-language debut, Manodrome marks a striking shift for the South African director, bringing his distinct storytelling voice to a provocative and psychologically charged premise. It is anchored by an intense central performance from Jesse Eisenberg, who portrays driver Ralphie, and a commanding turn from Adrien Brody, as “Dad Dan”, the charismatic leader of the patriarchal cult. Starting from May 8, 2026, Manodrome won’t be available to Netflix subscribers in the U.S., almost three years after its theatrical debut.

‘Manodrome’ Is the Cult Thriller You’re Missing

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Although the 2023 cult thriller is not perfect, it is a compelling watch that thoughtfully explores toxic masculinity and power dynamics in relationships through a story of a men’s retreat. According to Manodrome’s synopsis, Ralphie is a man wrestling with external forces and the demons within, until he meets a mysterious family of men who welcome him as one of their own. As Ralphie struggles to define himself, pressure mounts, and a powder keg is lit that will blow a hole in the lives of everyone he touches, including his pregnant girlfriend, Sal (Odessa Young), who ultimately leaves him after giving birth to their child.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Manodrome holds an underwhelming 49% rating based on 35 reviews, with some praising the cast’s performances, as reflected in RogerEbert.com’s review. Meanwhile, in Collider’s review, the film is described as “an enthralling experience for the most part” and compared to Fight Club, such that it takes the 1999 action gem’s message and ensures the public will get it this time. Screen Rant’s review, on the other hand, notes that Manodrome falls short as both social commentary and a character study, largely due to how it frames the audience’s relationship with its protagonist’s perspective.

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November 10, 2023

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Russell Brand may have entered his interview with Piers Morgan hoping to gain support, but instead left facing widespread mockery.

The embattled comedian, who is currently facing multiple sexual offense charges, had attended one of his hearings carrying a Bible.

When confronted by Piers Morgan about it, Russell Brand struggled to find passages in the book, and his fumbling response drew sharp criticism from netizens.

On Friday’s episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” embattled comedian Russell Brand appeared as a guest, an appearance that surprised many given his current legal troubles.

For much of the interview, those issues were discussed, with Brand also expressing remorse to viewers about his past promiscuous lifestyle.

However, at one point, the conversation took a turn when Piers Morgan confronted Brand about a stunt he pulled while attending his hearing in February.

“Can I go back to asking you a question about your Bible?” Morgan told Brand in the episode, per The Independent.

“Is that the one you took into court? What was your thinking of taking it into court, and you were seen looking at some passages – what were the relevant passages?”

While Russell Brand did respond with the name of a verse, he struggled to identify it in his bible, fumbling as he searched for it, much to the bewilderment of Morgan.

Ultimately, Russell Brand was unable to find the verse and instead quoted another one for his interviewer.

However, the damage from his earlier fumbling had already been done, as netizens took to the internet to mock the comedian.

“The way Piers Morgan just let Russel Brand twist in the wind for over a minute, trying to find the non-existent bible verse, then give this look, dead in the camera, was just brutal. I loved every second of it,” a user said, adding a snapshot from the interview.

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Another individual, who described the moment as “embarrassing,” criticized Brand for his on-air fumble.

“You bring the bible to court as part of your defense in sexual assault cases, but can’t pull a single meaningful verse on the spot? Real conviction shows in knowledge and consistency, not just carrying a book for optics,” the netizen wrote.

“I don’t often have nice things to say about Piers, but Big ups to Piers for just letting it hang and not moving the interview along so we can all see Russel got his Bible for the fashion,” one more user commented.

Russell Brand Is Facing Multiple Sexual Allegations

Brand’s appearance on Morgan’s show comes after his February hearing, where he appeared in court with a Bible and began reading from it.

It was eventually confiscated by a court officer as proceedings continued. Whatever the intent behind the stunt, it did nothing to stop prosecutors from filing two new charges of rape and sexual assault against Brand.

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The alleged rape reportedly occurred between February 7 and March 1, 2009, while the sexual assault is said to have taken place between August 31 and December 1, 2009.

The comedian also faces five other sexual offense charges from four different women, said to have occurred between 1999 and 2004, including allegations of rape, oral rape, and sexual assault.

He has repeatedly denied the claims, but has acknowledged living a promiscuous lifestyle during his Hollywood heyday.

Russell Brand’s Trial Will Start In October

At the time when Russell Brand was facing five charges, his trial was expected to begin in June at Southwark Crown Court.

However, the date was recently pushed back to October following concerns raised by Justice Bennathan.

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The judge said that starting the trial as originally scheduled could leave the court without enough time to properly hear all the charges.

He also pointed to potential difficulties in securing jurors who could commit through the start of the summer holiday period, given the extended duration the additional charges would bring.

Russell Brand Recently Admitted To Sleeping With A 16-Year-Old

For now, Brand is next expected to appear in court on June 16 and 17 for a pre-trial hearing to address relevant matters.

If he is ultimately found guilty on all counts, he could face a significant sentence, with the maximum penalty for rape in the UK being life imprisonment.

The comedian recently raised eyebrows during an interview with Megyn Kelly, where he admitted to sleeping with a 16-year-old while he was 30 in the UK.

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However, Brand insisted he did nothing wrong, emphasizing that the age of consent in the UK is 16.

Unsurprisingly, his remarks have led to deeper scrutiny of his past and the sexual assault allegations against him.

Tom Hanks rarely plays morally ambiguous characters; you can probably count on one hand the number of times he’s played an outright antagonist. However, one of Hanks’ most interesting performances came at a time when he was at the peak of his success. He could have chosen to make the kind of movies that audiences were accustomed to seeing him in, but he chose to star in the sophomore feature of a breakout director, where he played a Mafia fixer who goes on a revenge mission against his boss, with his son tagging along for the dangerous ride. The movie was released in 2002, the same year as the far more accessible crime caper Catch Me if You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg and headlined by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Hanks was coming off two highly acclaimed performances in Saving Private Ryan and Cast Away. A decade had passed since he won two back-to-back Oscars for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, and was famously snubbed for his work in Apollo 13. Despite his prior recognition for Saving Private Ryan and Cast Away, Hanks did not receive an Oscar nomination for the 2002 movie. He wouldn’t receive another Oscar nomination until 2020’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. However, his 2002 movie has emerged as a cult classic in the last two decades, and his performance in it is now regarded as one of his finest.

Here’s How Long You Have Left To Watch Tom Hanks’ Crime Drama on Peacock

We’re talking, of course, about Road to Perdition. Directed by Sam Mendes as his follow-up to American Beauty, Road to Perdition remains one of the most unlikely comic book adaptations of all time. It also featured Paul Newman, Stanley Tucci, Daniel Craig, Jude Law, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The film grossed more than $180 million worldwide against a reported budget of $80 million, with praise going to the performances, the cinematography by the late Conrad L. Hall, and the original score by Thomas Newman. Road to Perdition now holds a “Certified Fresh” 82% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Somber, stately, and beautifully mounted, Sam Mendes’ Road to Perdition is a well-crafted mob movie that explores the ties between fathers and sons.” The movie is currently streaming on Peacock in the United States, but it will be removed from the platform on May 1. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Looks like things might not be as tense as they once seemed. Social media is buzzing after NoCap surprised fans by bringing Summyah Marie onstage during a recent college performance, leaving many questioning where the two currently stand.

Related: Whew! NoCap Tweets Trippie Redd Over Rumors Involving Streamer Summyah Marie & She Claps Back (PHOTOS)

NoCap Serenades Summyah Marie Onstage During TSU Performance

On Friday, April 24, streamer and comedian Bendadon went live while attending NoCap’s performance at Texas Southern University’s Spring Fest. During the set, NoCap shocked both the crowd and viewers online with a surprise moment.

Mid-performance, NoCap briefly walked offstage before returning with streamer Summyah Marie by his side. As she took center stage, he began serenading her while performing one of his songs, with Summyah singing along.

Clips from the moment quickly circulated across social media, with Bendadon later adding his own reaction online, writing, “Aaaaahhhhhhh True Love Wins 😩🥹❤️‍🩹.”

A Look Back At NoCap & Summyah Marie’s Messy Online History And Viral Back-And-Forths

NoCap and Summyah Marie have had a rocky relationship in the public eye. The internet first began paying attention to their dynamic after a viral moment involving Summyah and a member of Floyd Mayweather’s entourage. At the time, Summyah mentioned she had a boyfriend, sparking speculation.

Shortly after, NoCap took to social media, posting, “Stay loyal to the game, not me,” which led to a back-and-forth between the two online.

In another instance, Summyah was later spotted on a trip to Turks and Caicos with Trippie Redd, prompting NoCap to respond on X  with a pointed message directed at the rapper, writing “Don’t act funny ’cause you with dat h** n****, still better be on that album.” Summyah quickly clapped back, referencing his earlier comment by writing, “Be loyal to the game f* n****.”

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Social media users reacted to Summyah Marie joining NoCap on stage in TSR Teens’ comment section.

Instagram user @takiyahhowardd wrote, “I was gone judge but den I realized I do the same shi so nvm 😭”

Another Instagram user @sbzly__ wrote, “oh no, the 2nd hand embarrassment is killin me thru the screen rn”

While Instagram user @jonellechristopher wrote, “Aww they love each other I think that’s cute. Tthey young no kids they can play around a lil bit”

Instagram user @s.sneakyyy wrote, “Ben like the messy big cousin 😭😂😂😂”

Another Instagram user, @shalexuz, wrote, “too many birds on the ground not enough in the sky”

While Instagram user @theywannabekaay2 wrote, “I truly think men get a kick out of embarassing women and the women take them back 😭”

Instagram user @baddielishha wrote, “Summyah girl he was talking about you bad but ima shut up 🤣”

Another Instagram user @heregirl3 wrote, “He way to disrespectful for her to still be lingering around”

While Instagram user @heregirl3 wrote, “Wdc we can’t help her she don’t wanna be saved”

Related: Let’s Be Clear! Summyah Marie Sets The Record Straight After Rumors Claim She’s On Vacation With London On Da Track (VIDEOS)

Social media users are in shock after learning iconic actress Helena Bonham departed season 4 of HBO Max’s popular series “The White Lotus.” The news of Bonham’s departure comes just days after the network began production on the season in France. In a statement, a company spokesperson confirmed Bonham’s exit and shared additional details about the character she was set to play.

Bonham, who had roles in “Harry Potter” and “Alice in Wonderland,” departed the upcoming season of “White Lotus,” according to various outlets, including PEOPLE and Deadline.

“With filming just underway on Season 4 of The White Lotus, it had become apparent that the character which Mike White created for Helena Bonham Carter did not align once on set,” a spokesperson said about the casting change. “The role has subsequently been rethought, is being rewritten and will be recast in the coming weeks.”

The spokesperson went on to praise Bonham’s talent while revealing that the show’s creator, Mike White, and producers hope to work with the 59-year-old in the future.

Helena Bonham Exits ‘White Lotus’ Days After Filming For The Series Began In France

“The White Lotus” received a fourth season renewal in January 2025, according to E! News. Production on the upcoming batch of episodes began in early April 2026.

While details about the season have been kept private, it was confirmed that the new iteration of the show would be filmed in France at the Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez, a Victorian-style palace that’s been transformed into a luxury hotel.

Although Bonham has departed the series, season 4 of “White Lotus” still features an all-star cast, including Alexander Ludwig and former Disney star AJ Michalka. Joining them are Chris Messina, Marissa Long, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Chloe Bennet, Max Greenfield, Charlie Hall, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jarrad Paul.

AJ Michalka Opens Up About Auditioning Process

Michalka is no stranger to being in front of the camera. The “Potential Breakup Song” singer starred in the Disney film “Cow Belles” and the ABC sitcom “Schooled.” In an interview on the “Just Trish” podcast, Michalka opened up about how she landed the role in season 4 of the Emmy-winning series.

During the interview, Michalka revealed she had actually auditioned for a role in the show’s third season but didn’t get it. However, she must’ve left a lasting impression on creator Mike White, because the “Survivor” alum asked her to return a year later.

“So, I taped. We had a day off in Marfa, Texas, my drummer played a character in the show, Aly played a character in the show, my brother-in-law—her husband—filmed it. And we just did it in a hotel room and we sent it off,” Michalka shared.

After sending in her tape, Michalka said she had to wait a bit to hear back from HBO; however, when she did, it all made sense. “I think Mike just knows, as soon as he sees it,” Michalka said about the casting process. “He’s like this person is right. He’s so smart.”

Michalka Hasn’t Been On A Set In Three Years

Elsewhere during the interview, Michalka recalled the “really fun and positive” experience she had booking the gig.

“As an actor, you kind of do this all the time, and I just kind of got asked while we were on tour, ‘Would you tape for this?’ and I was like, ‘Absolutely,’” she said.

Channeling the character might be a challenge for Michalka at first, given she hasn’t been on a set in three years. “Like we’ve been focused on music so it’s like to have the opportunity and for that to come back into my life, I was like, this is a really beautiful moment, like I’m super, super grateful,” she said.

Although social media users are looking forward to the new season, some are disappointed after learning of the recent cast changes. “Dang, I was most excited for [Bonham],” someone wrote on Reddit.

“All I hope is that it was purely because she didn’t fit the theme or direction of the show and not actually some sort of behind the scenes drama,” someone else posted.

“This is disappointing,” a third shared. “She was a pretty impressive get for the series, maybe the biggest name that’s been on the show. I want to know what really happened, though.”

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker might be divorced, but that’s not stopping them from clapping back at each other on social media. Kandi dropped a promo video for her one-woman show, ‘I Do, I Did, I’m…DONE,’ and brought in a very special guest — her mother, Joyce Jones. During the clip, Mama Joyce had a flashback to a past episode of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ in which she had words with Todd. Chile, Todd peeped the video and wasted no time calling Kandi out, but she came right back with a little shade of her own.

RELATED: Todd Tucker Sparks Reactions After Sharing Message For Kandi Burruss Ahead Of Her One-Woman Show (PHOTO) 

Todd Tucker Calls Kandi Burruss Out Over Promo Video

Okay, so BOOM! Kandi Burruss recently dropped a video on Instagram to promote her one-woman show. The clip shows Mama Joyce in the kitchen, singing the lyrics to ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.’ Right in the middle of it, Mama Joyce flashes back to an old ‘RHOA’ moment where she told Todd Tucker that there’s “no river high enough, no ocean deep enough, and ain’t no desert hot enough to keep her off his a**.”

Kandi doesn’t appear in the promo, but she can be heard in the background trying to get her mom’s attention. After her attempt, Joyce finally snaps back to reality. Todd ended up peeping the clip, saw himself in it, and quickly called out Kandi for using him to promote her show. He jumped right in her comment section and wrote, “They will use me until I’m all used up! and I was suppose to be the opportunist! Damn get your tickets!”

But Kandi didn’t let it slide. She responded to him, saying, “@todd167 please stop playing victim… wrong road…wrong road.” 

Todd Accuses Kandi Of Using Their Marriage For Clout

Todd didn’t stop there. He spun the block in Kandi’s comment section again. He responded to her claims that he’s playing victim and accused her of using their relationship for clout.

“I’m not playing victim we exploited our relationship on the way in so we might as well do it on the way out. Get yall tickets!” Todd wrote.

The Roomies Seemingly Side With Todd

The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section was flooded with reactions after the screenshot of Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s responses went up. Plenty of folks agreed with Todd, saying if Kandi says she’s done, she needs to really mean it.

Instagram user @callherkyak wrote, “I’m on Todd side like why keep mentioning him.” 

Instagram user @bella.sylk wrote, “If Todd made a video about them Kandi would be crying with a mouth full of teeth.” 

While Instagram user @sheenadarae wrote, “He’s right though. Tables turned, he would be labeled an opportunist.” 

Then, Instagram user @tstubb1717 wrote, “I love you Kandi, but Todd is right on this one.” 

Another Instagram user @alexes_ciarra wrote, “Todd said this was not the scheme he set up 😂” 

Instagram user @lawyerbae206 wrote, “If y’all are done, be done!! SMH!! 😩 With all due respect, I never liked that scene. It was mean and disrespectful!” 

Then, another Instagram user @kinda.sorta.keetha wrote, “Realistically, Todd ain’t really said nothing too wrong here 🥴” 

Finally, Instagram user @mrsjmarielp wrote, “He’s not wrong…you can’t poke a person even if they were wrong. Just leave him alone.” 

Todd Previously Sparked Reactions With Message For Kandi

This isn’t the first time Kandi and Todd have addressed each other online. In March, Todd raised eyebrows when he made a lil’ jokey joke while promoting Kandi’s one-woman show. He slid into his ex-wife’s comment section, writing, “Yo a** aint done lol just kidding! Go Support your girl Kandi!!!! @citywineryatl on April 27th.” Kandi didn’t respond, but plenty of fans still questioned his intentions.

RELATED: Todd Tucker Has Social Media Cuttin’ UP With Reactions After Unveiling Fresh NEW Look (VIDEOS)