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Shia LaBeouf Kisses Mystery Woman After Mia Goth Split
Shia LaBeouf
I Got A New Boo!!!
.. Packs on PDA at NOLA Bar
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Shia LaBeouf is back in the dating game … and he’s playing it out in public nearly a year after his split from Mia Goth.
TMZ has obtained video and photos of the actor getting handsy with a mystery woman during a flirty Saturday night out in New Orleans just days after his recent arrest.
Shia was at a bar just off Bourbon Street, where he spent more than 45 minutes locked in with a brunette who clearly had his full attention. The two stood hand in hand under the club lights on an upstairs balcony overlooking the bar.
At one point, she rested her hand on his chest while smiling up at him and Shia leaned down to whisper in her ear before sealing it with a kiss.
The pair shared multiple kisses, held hands tightly and stayed glued to each other throughout the night. In the footage, Shia appears relaxed and affectionate, pulling her close, murmuring in her ear and going back in for more.
Witnesses tell us he was drinking and seemed a little tipsy, but in great spirits.
The PDA packed night comes on the heels of a rough stretch for the actor. As we reported … Mia, who split from Shia nearly a year ago, wants him to seek rehab and manage his drinking.
We also broke the story … LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans last week and charged with two counts of simple battery following an altercation with a group of men.
But Saturday night? All signs pointed to fun … not fallout.
Roommates, the internet is calling Jalen Green and Draya Michele courtside couple goals after they shared a sweet moment at the Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic game. Jalen came through clutch, hitting a final 3-pointer to seal the win while Draya cheered him on.
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Jalen Green Secures Win & Steals Draya Michele’s Heart
Draya Michele and Jalen Green brought love and basketball energy to the Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magaix game on Saturday night. Jalen and his teammates were putting in work on the court, and right as the buzzer sounded, he hit a clutch 3-pointer to give the Suns a 113-110 win over the Magic. Even though his team hyped him up, Jalen running straight to Draya to get the proper celebration he deserved. Video footage showed him planting a kiss on her lips while Draya ginned from ear to ear, holding her man’s face and looking like the ultimate proud girlfriend.
Social Media Is Living For Jalen & Draya’s Courtside PDA
The Roomies loved seeing the courtside PDA vibes between Draya Michele and Jalen Green. Folks were happy to see them still going strong, while others gave Jalen props for publicly loving on his lady in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @cultureinmedia wrote, “Love this for her and him!”
Instagram user @its.amber.esq wrote, “Glad to see they are still together 💕”
While Instagram user @dejavuhouseoffashion wrote, “They focus on the age gap, he focuses on the love. ❤️ ❤️🔥🔥”
Then Instagram user @lexijanay wrote, “Can’t be mad at a man loving his woman OUT LOUD👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾”
Another Instagram user @jadoresiwoh wrote, “He loves her down. She looks great. Let’s leave them alone.”
Instagram user @stocktradertee wrote, “Draya secured the bag. Keep shooting ladies 😭”
Then another Instagram user @flawlessndbrown_ wrote, “That’s her man tf 💕 as he should!”
Finally, Instagram user @balexanderj wrote, “They go together, real bad!”
Draya & Her Kids Bring Major Courtside Energy To Cheer On Jalen
Draya often makes sure to show love to Jalen at his games. In January, she chilled courside with her mini-me’s — her son Jru Scandrick from her previous relationship to Orlando Scandrick and her daughter Lyght Green whom she shares with Jalen. Draya and the kids were front and center for some family fun. At one point, Jalen even had a sweet father-daughter moment with Lyght before hitting the court. See the videos below.
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Although some romance films are often dismissed as fluffy and formulaic, others prove that these stereotypes could actually not be farther from the truth. Plenty of stories are clever and delightfully surprising, proving that the heart doesn’t always follow a straight line; the stimulating side of romance — the films that make audiences think as much as they make them swoon — sits at the very top of the list.
From the heartbreaking science fiction fan-favorite Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to devastating psychological dramas like Amour, these best cerebral romance movies throw love into the mix with philosophy, moral dilemmas, or social critique. The result is far more captivating than the first glance might suggest, proving that romance can be just as intellectually stirring as it is emotionally shattering.
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‘Never Let Me Go’ (2010)
Based on Kazuo Ishiguro‘s 2005 novel of the same name and adapted from a screenplay by beloved sci-fi filmmaker Alex Garland, Mark Romanek‘s Never Let Me Go is set in an alternative history and centers on three youngsters: Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy (Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Andrew Garfield) who become entangled in a love triangle.
Never Let Me Go is the sort of slow-burning, science fiction romance that doesn’t just tug at viewers’ hearts but challenges them by diving into compelling themes like mortality and ethical complacency. This isn’t a film you step into expecting high-stakes action or spectacle; rather, it trusts viewers to sit still and consider difficult questions. At its core, Never Let Me Go functions as a meditation on the human condition. And in today’s world, it feels as timely and haunting as ever.
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‘The Fountain’ (2006)
Those who enjoy a hint of fantasy with their romance will likely enjoy Darren Aronofsky‘s The Fountain, which completely abandons a straightforward narrative in favor of a three-part story (16th-century, present, and future). At the center of this fantasy epic are Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz, who play sets of characters bonded by love across time and space, from a conquistador and his ill-fated queen to a modern-day scientist and his terminally ill wife.
The Fountain is packed with metaphors — from the Tree of Life and the Mayan underworld to the recurring ring motif — and it weaves together three distinct timelines, none of which bother with simple linear storytelling. If this isn’t cerebral, it’s hard to say what is. And yet, despite its structural complexity and symbolic density, The Fountain remains deeply affecting. What ultimately stands out about Aronofsky’s movie, beyond its striking visuals and symbolism, is how it challenges audiences to confront existential questions about love, loss, and mortality.
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‘The Lobster’ (2015)
Yorgos Lanthimos‘ absurdist black-comedy, one of his earliest works before the success of Poor Things, stars Colin Farrell as a newly single bachelor who moves into a hotel with other singles, all under strict instructions: find a romantic partner within 45 days. Fail, and you turn into an animal of your choice.
With its delightfully absurd premise, top-notch deadpan performances — Rachel Weisz plays the love interest, and Olivia Colman also stars as the composed hotel manager — and arbitrary rules in a strict and cold world, The Lobster satirizes societal pressures around romantic relationships and the contemporary dating scene. The film works essentially because it is clever, engaging, and genuinely unlike almost anything else. For anyone drawn to surrealist romantic comedies that transform everyday societal expectations into something terrifying (admittedly a niche crowd), it’s well worth a watch.
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‘Rebecca’ (1940)
Are you a fan of gothic romance with a touch of psychological intrigue? Alfred Hitchcock‘s iconic Rebecca — his only Best Picture winner — should already be on your list. The filmmaker’s first American project, based on the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, stars Laurence Olivier as the brooding widower Maxim de Winter and Joan Fontaine as the young woman who becomes his second wife. While Maxim’s first wife is never seen, her reputation and recollections of her are constant presences in the characters’ lives, haunting every corner of Manderley.
What’s so fascinating about Rebecca‘s suspense is how it is entirely driven by the new Mrs. de Winter’s mental state. The tension is internal as much as it is atmospheric, shaped by her insecurity and isolation. Meanwhile, Rebecca herself — never once seen — runs the show. The result is a haunting narrative that feels cerebral, exploring themes of masochism, obsession with the past, and the skewed power dynamics of an unhealthy marriage. Not your cozy Gothic romance, but certainly unnerving in the most elegant, moody way possible.
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‘Amour’ (2012)
Through an unflinching portrayal of dementia and old age, Amour more or less insists that you sit up straight and pay attention. This austere, heart-wrenching story follows Georges and Anne — Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva in two incredible performances — a couple of retired music teachers enjoying life in their eighties until Anne suddenly has a stroke at breakfast and their lives are changed forever.
Amour essentially distills what it means to grow old and the inevitable loss of control that accompanies it. Under the minimalist direction of renowned filmmaker Michael Haneke, the bluntly honest drama is not interested in traditional melodrama. Instead, it quietly but surely delivers a thought-provoking, relentless look at a fate we all understand, even if we’d prefer to keep it comfortably out of frame.
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‘The Handmaiden’ (2016)
From the mind of Oldboy director Park Chan-wook, the visually sumptous The Handmaiden whisks audiences away to Japanese-occupied Korea, where a con man plans to seduce a Japanese heiress named Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee), then marry her and commit her to an asylum to steal her inheritance. To pull it off, he recruits a pickpocket named Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri) to become Hideko’s maid. Simple plan, right? Naturally, it unravels the moment the two start falling for each other.
The Handmaiden‘s three-part narrative is a gift that keeps on giving, pulling the rug out from under you at every turn. With its constant shifts in perspective, it demands that audiences actively piece together the truth behind a deceptively simple con. At its heart, the movie operates as both a romance and a psychological thriller, rich with symbolism and unsettling imagery. Beneath all the twists and polished surfaces, though, it’s also a sharp exploration of female agency, desire, and the art of manipulation.
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‘Her’ (2013)
Long before AI became everyone’s favorite dinner-party topic, Spike Jonze‘s was already there with Her, a tender meditation on artificial intelligence and love in the digital age. Starring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, the film imagines a beautifully-colored near future in which a lonely, heartbroken, recently separated writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need.
Her is thought-provoking in how it explores the philosophical and emotional complexities of love and loneliness, and the way it treats that same premise with sincerity. It asks whether a relationship with an operating system can truly be considered “real,” challenging viewers to reconsider what connection really means while simultaneously offering an introspective character-driven drama. Add to that fantastic performances (Scarlett Johansson‘s voice work is great, too!) and an immersive, pastel-colored worldbuilding, and you’ve got yourself a thought-provoking romance that sneaks up on you.
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‘2046’ (2004)
After the huge success of In the Mood for Love, Wong Kar-wai returned with something of a loose sequel: 2046. Its premise follows protagonist Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung) as he wrestles with lost love after the events of the first film. Chow inhabits a world of fleeting romantic affairs, which he transforms into a sci-fi novel about a train bound for the titular year.
In a way, 2046 is the kind of film that refuses to make sense — it’s deliberately slippery, with an almost dreamlike exploration of memory and loss at its center. It jumps from the 1960s to a futuristic train that may or may not exist, leaving audiences to piece together meaning from symbols and emotion rather than pure plot logic. While it doesn’t quite capture the elegance of its predecessor, Kar-wai’s film remains a stylish, slow, and endlessly interesting romance that captivates with both narrative and aesthetics.
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‘Vertigo’ (1958)
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While Rebecca haunts with its gothic shadows, Vertigo persuades audiences to spiral into obsession. Starring Kim Novak and James Stewart, the Hitchcock classic, adapted from the French novel by Boileau-Narcejac, follows a police detective crippled by a fear of heights. When he’s hired to follow the strange habits of a friend’s wife, he finds himself increasingly obsessed with her.
Vertigo did not exactly set critics on fire when it came out. Today, of course, it’s often hailed as Hitchcock’s magnum opus and one of the greatest films of all time, particularly in the realm of the romance genre. Fundamentally, Vertigo, as the name suggests, is the kind of film that will make you feel dizzy without leaving your seat, full of dreamlike visuals and sly commentary on voyeurism, male desire, and the curious way men think women exist primarily for their contemplation.
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‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004)
When it comes to psychological romance films that are highly cerebral, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is perhaps the most obvious choice. The fan-favorite romantic sci-fi follows the couple Joel Barish (Jim Carrey in an incredible dramatic effort) and Clementine (Kate Winslet), who undergo a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories for eternity.
Michel Gondry‘s movie is a philosophical lecture and romance at once; it fascinates with its big interrogation of memory, identity, and heartbreak. Anchored by a captivating reverse chronological structure and surrealist flair that keeps viewers off balance, this mind-bending romance asks big questions about memory, identity, and heartbreak: if we erase the people who hurt us, do we also erase a piece of ourselves — the joys, the lessons, and even the piece shaped by their wrongdoings?
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Blades of the Guardians is a martial arts film adaptation of a 12-volume manhua (Chinese manga), Biao Ren (Guardian), which was also adapted into a 15-episode donghua (Chinese anime) in 2023. The film is directed by Yuen Woo-ping, who is one of the most well-known Hong Kong action film directors and action choreographers, and has been an active filmmaker for the past five decades.
Some of Yuen Woo-ping’s directing credits include Drunken Master, Iron Monkey, and Tai Chi Master. Some of his action choreography credits include Fist of Legend, the original Matrix trilogy, Kill Bill, Unleashed, The Grandmaster, and Ip Man 3 & 4.
The film follows a bounty hunter named Dao Ma (Jing Wu, the Wolf Warrior films) traveling with a little boy named Xiao Qi (Charles Ju). In the opening of the film, Dao Ma becomes the second most wanted fugitive in the land. The leader of the flower rebellion, Zhi Shilang (Sun Yizhou), is the most wanted fugitive. Dao Ma is entrusted with an escort mission to take Zhi Shilang to Chang’an. They must travel across the desert as every clan and bounty hunter wants a piece of Zhi Shilang’s gargantuan bounty.
As a general rule, you never go into a martial arts epic with the expectation that the story will be well thought out or even coherent. Blades of the Guardians has this Journey to the West meets Mad Max-on-horseback kind of ambiance that generally works. At just over two hours, the film feels a little long in places, especially in the second half. It feels like the story purposely stalls as well to cram in a few more action sequences and leave room for a potential sequel if the film does well enough to become a franchise.
The general idea is that the story is always moving. These characters are constantly traveling and encountering a plethora of other eccentric characters along the way. The action isn’t a detour where everything stops as it’s purposely intertwined into the narrative. The action is meant to emphasize a character’s motivation or alliance, as each punch, kick, and weapon swing carries meaning.
Every shot of Blades of the Guardians is gorgeous thanks to cinematographer Tony Cheung Tung-Leung (14 Blades, Drunken Master II). The film has a $100 million budget, and it shows. Visual effects are extraordinary throughout, but the way Blades of the Guardians makes desert terrain look so colorful is even more wondrous. The film was shot in the real desert regions of western China, so most of the environments are genuine and not green-screen. Taking place in the desert, you’d expect Blades of the Guardians to be a dull kind of tan throughout, but it’s surprisingly lush-looking with nearly every color you can think of.
The action is interesting, not just because it’s visually impressive, but the training and preparation for Blades of the Guardians sounds rigorous and extensive. Actors performed their own stunts whenever possible and constantly trained in horseback riding, weapon handling, and hand-to-hand combat. Most of the cast brought their own experience in martial arts, sports, and even opera, but the training continued even after shooting began.
Blades of the Guardians is being touted as a film reviving wuxia (a genre of Chinese fiction). However, the longer action sequences float and fly in the air, the more of a turnoff it is. Wirework should be used to enhance the action while remaining as grounded as possible. Blades of the Guardians is a great balance, as most of the more superhuman moments revolve around the impact of a punch or kick, trailing behind or on the side of a horse while it’s running, and a spectacular move or two.
Jet Li’s introduction in the film shows him using a sheath to catch a sword thrown at him from across the room, without looking. The two-on-one action sequence that he’s a part of shows that the 62-year-old actor can still go, which should be incredibly exciting for anyone who’s a fan of Hong Kong cinema.
Yuen Woo-ping’s action sequences are of another breed compared to American or other Hong Kong action films. Every sequence is perfectly framed, not too close and not too far away, with everything you need to see in precise view. It’s amazing that Yuen Woo-ping has come up with such fresh ideas after doing this since the early 1970s. There’s a crucial one-on-one fight that takes place in a sandstorm, a fight in the snow while someone is holding a baby, and weapons covered in fire being swung around so beautifully it’s as if you’ve never seen anything like it before.
The film doesn’t shy away from blood either. Limbs and heads are cut off regularly, as blood is splattered in every direction in every fight. Dao Ma is a character who will kill, but prefers not to. He shows mercy more often than not throughout the film. However, there’s one sequence where he swings an axe into the side of someone’s neck, and they fall to their knees before he roundhouse kicks their head off their shoulders.
Blades of the Guardians is one hell of an action film and easily a contender for one of the best films of the genre in the first part of the year. Yuen Woo-ping continues to showcase his legendary talent as a director while four generations of Hong Kong action cinema deliver nonstop badassery over two relentless hours of pure, uncut awesomeness.
Blades of the Guardians is now playing in select theaters.
Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner
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Shine Bright at BAFTAs
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Now this is worth the price of Jenner-al admission! Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner — and their PDA — were a main attraction at the 2026 BAFTA Awards on Sunday … turning another award show into an intimate date night.
Check out the pics … the couple matched in elegant black fits for the event at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. Kylie sparkled in a bedazzled dress, while Chalamet went with a classic tux and bow tie.
Kylie supported her man as he was nominated for Best Leading Actor. His nod marked one of 11 nominations for his film “Marty Supreme.”
The two have gotten quite used to award show red carpets this year. We spotted them at the Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards, where they also turned heads.
Can’t wait to see them at the Oscars!
Chaos unfolded early Sunday morning after Austin Tucker Martin entered President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Martin reportedly entered a secure perimeter of the property —but, Trump wasn’t there to greet him. Now, the Secret Service’s quick response to the intruder has everyone talking.
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Austin Tucker Martin Reportedly Approaches Mar-A-Lago With Gas Can & Shotgun
The man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin from North Carolina, reportedly had a gas can and a shotgun when he approached the north gate of Mar-a-Lago around 1:30 a.m. Authorities say Martin had been reported missing by his family days earlier and allegedly acquired the shotgun along the way. A weapon box was later found in his vehicle, signaling the potential for serious danger.
Security Opens Fire After Martin Ignores Orders
According to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Martin ignored orders to drop his weapons and raised the shotgun into a shooting position, prompting the agents and deputy to open fire and neutralize the threat. Trump and First Lady Melania were safely at the White House when the incident occurred, while the FBI is now asking nearby residents to check security cameras for additional footage to assist with the investigation. Investigators are compiling a psychological profile of Martin, though his exact motive remains unclear. Authorities also confirmed that he was not previously known to law enforcement.
The Comment Section Explodes With Reactions
Folks immediately stormed TSR’s Instagram comment section to share their thoughts on the incident. Some are calling it a massive conspiracy to distract the public, while others lamented that people are risking their lives over situations like this. And, of course, a few couldn’t resist pointing out that Trump has more ops than some rappers.
One Instagram user @1natep commented, “He got more opps than rappers nowadays 😭”
This Instagram user @kingali said, “People really rising their lives 🤦🏽♂️”
And, Instagram user @iinfluencedyou added, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @citiboy_23 wrote, “Seems like every 3 months they tryna take him out 😭😭😭”
While Instagram user @fabe_jus_livin_ shared, “Bro needs to retire the sheriff department already“
Lastly, Instagram user @chacoaurumfx commented, “I’m gonna go with “ distractions” for 400 please Alex“
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Mark Ruffalo fires back at James Cameron after filmmaker's letter slamming Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros
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“Are you also against the monopolization that a Paramount acquisition would create? Or is it just that of Netflix?”
Princess Cruises is raising a salted-rim glass after making history at sea, and doing it in record-breaking fashion. During a high-energy celebration aboard Regal Princess in Cozumel, the cruise line officially secured a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title after serving thousands of margaritas in just eight hours. The milestone not only marked a major moment for the ship itself, but also highlighted the massive success of Princess’ now-iconic 24K Margarita, created in partnership with Camila and Matthew McConaughey’s tequila brand.
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Regal Princess Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title At Sea With The Help Of Matthew McConaughey’s Tequila
On February 17 in Cozumel, Regal Princess transformed into a high-energy floating fiesta, officially breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours. In doing so, Regal Princess also made history as the first ship in the Princess fleet to hold a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title on its own.
During the eight-hour celebration, bartenders aboard the 3,560-guest ship served 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas, surpassing the previous record of 2,728. The milestone was verified onboard by an official Guinness World Records adjudicator. The record-setting event took place while the ship was in Cozumel during a seven-day Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas, turning the vessel into a shipwide celebration centered around Princess Cruises’ most popular cocktail.
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“You could feel the celebration in every bar of Regal Princess as Princess Cruises made history with a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours,” Thomas Bradford, Official Adjudicator from Guinness World Records, said in a press release.
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One Million Margaritas Sold
The record-breaking moment comes as Princess celebrates another major accomplishment of selling more than one million 24K Margaritas across its fleet in just over a year. In total, the cruise line served 1,038,197 of the signature cocktails between January 1, 2025, and January 7, 2026. The 24K Margarita has become the fleet’s most popular drink, crafted exclusively with Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila.
The million-margarita milestone arrives just over one year after Princess Cruises and Pantalones Organic Tequila launched their fleetwide partnership in October 2024, quickly becoming one of the most successful beverage collaborations in cruise line history.
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Matthew McConaughey Celebrates Princess Partnership Success
Crafted with Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, co-founded by Camila and Matthew McConaughey, the 24K Margarita has quickly become the most-ordered cocktail at sea for Princess guests. Adding to the celebration, Pantalones co-founders Camila and Matthew McConaughey sent a congratulatory video message, applauding Princess Cruises, its crew, and guests for making history at sea that was met with loud applause throughout the ship.
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“It’s the first time ever, ever, in the history of the tradition that it will be a Pantalones tequila bottle,” Camila told PEOPLE last year. “Reposado, our favorite,” Matthew added.
Celebrity Spirits Collection Continues To Expand
Pantalones Organic Tequila, available in Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo, is now poured at bars throughout the Princess fleet and is included in Princess Premier and Princess Plus packages.
In addition to the 24K Margarita, Pantalones anchors a lineup of handcrafted cocktails created with Princess Mixologist Rob Floyd, including:
- Pants on Fire: Pantalones Organic Reposado, fresh lime juice, Campari, smoked paprika, and agave
- Sea Legs: Pantalones Organic Reposado, Luxardo Maraschino, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, agave syru,p and soda
- Hot Pants: Pantalones Organic Blanco, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, fresh jalape,no and agave
- Fancy Pants Paloma: Pantalones Organic Reposado, fresh lime juice, Fever Tree grapefruit
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The roaming Pantalones Organic Tequila Custom Cart also continues to bring personalized cocktail experiences to guests throughout each voyage.
Princess Cruises Expands Celebrity Liquor Lineup With Pantalones Tequila
Pantalones is featured within Princess Cruises’ expanding Love Line Premium Liquors Collection of celebrity-led brands, including Hampton Water Rosé by Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi, Sláinte Irish Whiskey by Liev Schreiber, Seven Daughters Moscato by Taraji P. Henson, Archer Roose Wines by Elizabeth Banks, and non-alcoholic Sparkling Rosé by Kylie Minogue.
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Awards season heats up overseas, with Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, and more vying for pre-Oscars heat.
The 1980s are often remembered for spectacular movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Platoon, and The Empire Strikes Back. But beyond the usual suspects, the ’80s also produced films that have matured beautifully over time. Like a well-cellared Bordeaux, some of the decade’s movies get even better years after it was produced. The entries on this list may have been misunderstood or overshadowed, but now time has revealed richer notes and complexity.
These are a collection of films that have aged so well since their release, becoming a reflection of the world today, even when they did not initially intend to. These movies need to be watched and experienced like you’re drinking the finest vintage wine on the menu, appreciating more as the years go by and your cinematic taste matures.
‘Near Dark’ (1987)
A blend of vampire mythology and classic road movie, Near Dark sees small-town teenager Caleb (Adrian Pasdar) being bitten by drifter Mae (Jenny Wright). He’s then pulled into a nomadic clan of violent vampires led by Jesse (Lance Henriksen), who roam highways and small towns. With a psychotic member, Severen (Bill Paxton), actively trying to kill him, Caleb tries to reconcile his new reality that sees his humanity withering away as he accepts his new, brutal family.
Near Dark was one of the many vampire movies released in the 1980s. While it flew under the radar because of the popularity of the other movies like The Lost Boys and Fright Night, it has really aged well thanks to Kathryn Bigelow‘s confident direction in her solo film debut. The performances are fantastic, especially from Lance Henriksen, who’s always charismatic, and Bill Paxton, whose manic work made this film unforgettable. Near Dark is filled with stunning visuals and a great genre blending of Western, horror and romance. It deserves to be included among the best vampire movies in cinema.
‘How to Get Ahead in Advertising’ (1989)
How to Get Ahead in Advertising follows Denis Dimbleby Bagley (Richard E. Grant), a high-powered advertising executive who suddenly finds himself unable to write a campaign because of a moral crisis about his job’s manipulative nature. As Denis becomes increasingly paranoid, a boil with a face appears on his shoulder and starts to talk about his capitalist instincts, mocking his conscience and pushing him deeper into his thoughts.
The film has aged remarkably well because of its central theme about advertising that manipulates desire and distorts truth. It is even more relevant in today’s hyper-commercial, algorithm-driven world, where every content company is inundated with ads. Richard E. Grant, in one of his early leading roles, delivers a fearless performance, changing between a smug corporate man and a hysteric paranoid. The body horror aspect exaggerates the consumer culture to deliver a biting satire. It may be over-the-top when it was released, but this hyperbole is needed for today’s world.
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ (1988)
My Neighbor Totoro follows sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to the countryside with their father while their mother recovers from a long-term illness. As they explore their new home, they encounter gentle woodland spirits, including the enormous, kind Totoro, and they ride on a magical Catbus, watching seeds sprout into trees together. Satsuki and Mei’s adventures with Totoro provide them with comfort during a difficult time for them.
The classic Ghibli film was already a favorite upon its release. With emotional purity at its core, Hayao Miyazaki treats childhood with respect rather than sentimentality. There’s no traditional villain or high-stakes conflict; instead, the emotional tension centers on childhood anxiety and sibling bonds. The animation remains lush and expressive, making it a cozy experience anytime you decide to watch it. Totoro itself has become an international cultural icon, not to mention Ghibli’s official mascot.
‘Thief’ (1981)
Thief follows Frank (James Caan), a strict and professional safecracker who hopes to complete one last score before living a legitimate life. When he’s drawn into a partnership with a powerful crime boss who promises financial backing, Frank is trapped in a job that doesn’t respect his independence, and his dream of a normal life begins to crumble.
Michael Mann is known today for crafting stylish, incredibly cool crime films like Heat and Miami Vice. However, he has already managed to do that in his film debut, one of cinema’s best heist thrillers. Mann’s neon-lit Chicago, paired with Tangerine Dream’s pulsing synth score, feels strikingly modern, making it a visual and sonic blueprint for decades of crime cinema. James Caan delivers an intense and vulnerable performance as Frank. Beyond the crime genre thrills, Thief also explores capitalism and the illusion of the American Dream with surprising depth, elements that are still incredibly relevant today.
‘The King of Comedy’ (1982)
In The King of Comedy, Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is an aspiring stand-up comedian who believes he’s destined for stardom, despite having no real career or platform. Obsessed with late-night talk show host Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis), Rupert fantasizes about being his friend. When he’s repeatedly brushed aside, he escalates to kidnapping Langford to get a shot at national television exposure.
This Martin Scorsese movie has aged spectacularly because it predicted our culture’s obsession with visibility and validation, especially with social media today. Pupkin feels like a prototype for influencer-era celebrity hunger who craves fame solely for recognition. Robert De Niro gives a committed performance, portraying Rupert not as a villain, but as a socially inept dreamer incapable of self-awareness. The film gained a second life in the 2010s after Joker practically ripped off this film’s storyline, which, in a way, also mirrored how Pupkin kidnapped Langford for fame. Alas, The King of Comedy is way superior to the DC villain origin story.
‘Paris, Texas’ (1984)
Paris, Texas begins with Travis Henderson (Harry Dean Stanton) emerging silently from the desert, disoriented after disappearing for four years. Slowly, he reconnects with his brother and young son, Hunter (Hunter Carson), attempting to rebuild a relationship that time and abandonment nearly erased. Travis and Hunter then travel together in search of Hunter’s estranged mother, Jane (Nastassja Kinski).
Revisited today, Paris, Texas never feels outdated, and its emotional aspects are earned through the characters’ journeys and the deliberate pacing. Wim Wenders clearly trusted the audience to be in Travis’ headspace and join his story. With beautiful visuals, a great guitar score, and iconic performances from Stanton and Kinski, the film has become a foundational American classic. The film has inspired numerous actors and filmmakers, with Michael Bay even including a reference to the film in one of the Transformers movies.
‘Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters’ (1985)
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters reconstructs the final day of Japanese author Yukio Mishima (Ken Ogata). It also included stylized adaptations of three of his novels and flashbacks to his formative years. The film moves between black-and-white sequences, rich color sequences representing his fiction, and glimpses of his childhood and artistic evolution.
Paul Schrader considers it to be one of his best works alongside Taxi Driver, and it is with good reason. The film is an ambitious take on a controversial figure, but rather than flattening its subject into hero or villain, it embraces his contradictions as an artist and an ultranationalist. Its structure is unlike any other film that came before, and it has not been replicated since. Mishima is further elevated by Philip Glass‘ thunderous score and striking production design by Eiko Ishioka. Due to its controversial nature, the film was not screened in Japan until 2025.
‘The Thing’ (1982)
Set in a remote Antarctic research station, The Thing follows a group of American scientists who encounter a shape-shifting alien capable of perfectly imitating any living organism. After a Norwegian outpost is found destroyed, the team realizes the organism can replicate and replace them from within. As they don’t know who to trust, the men begin turning on one another, unsure who is still human.
Surprisingly, The Thing was not a critical favorite when it was released. Over time, the John Carpenter film reveals itself to be a towering work. Today, it stands as one of the best horror thrillers ever made. The creature design is grotesque and is scarier than any CGI creation, and the performances, led by Kurt Russell, are strong across the board. Carpenter is an expert at maintaining tone, and here it shows as the movie is constantly covered in bleakness and paranoia. The ambiguous ending is the cherry on top of why the film endures.
‘Videodrome’ (1983)
Videodrome follows Max Renn (James Woods), the sleazy president of a small cable TV station, constantly searching for edgier, more provocative content to boost ratings. When he discovers a mysterious broadcast signal featuring extreme torture and violence, he becomes obsessed with tracking its origin. As Max investigates, the signal begins to distort his perception of reality, and he loses sight of what is real and media.
Videodrome was actively disliked by audiences when it was released, as evidenced by the D+ CinemaScore, although many critics agreed that the film was ahead of its time. Its once-bizarre premise about media addiction and desensitization now feels eerily prophetic. The depiction of Renn merging with television is extreme, showing how humans are now inseparable from technology in the digital age. The practical effects are excellent and add to the realism that makes it even scarier. Videodrome is now widely regarded as one of David Cronenberg‘s best films and a sharp cultural commentary on today’s world.
‘Blow Out’ (1981)
Blow Out follows Jack Terry (John Travolta), a sound technician for low-budget horror films who accidentally records what may be evidence of a political assassination. While gathering ambient audio one night, he captures the sound of a car tire blowout just before a fatal crash involving a presidential candidate. As Jack syncs his audio with a photographer’s images, he uncovers a conspiracy far bigger than he anticipated.
Blow Out aged like fine wine because of how disturbingly modern it feels. Its obsession with truth versus perception and political cover-ups resonates even more today, when misinformation runs wild. John Travolta delivers one of his most layered performances as an idealistic and obsessive man pulled into a conspiracy. Brian De Palma’s direction, with his iconic split diopter shots and elaborate set pieces, puts the spotlight on the main character, making it an intense experience. It’s both a thriller and a tragic commentary on how truth can be drowned out by power, making it even sharper today than it was in 1981.
In one week, Scream 7 will slash into cinemas, unveiling the latest installment to hail from the 30-year-old franchise. With the story set around Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott, the project marks a return to the original film series after having gone off in a different direction in 2022’s Scream and 2023’s Scream VI. So far, the marketing team has made it abundantly clear that the masked killer known as Ghostface will have a new target in his sights — Sidney’s teenage daughter Tatum (Isabel May). Helmed by Kevin Williamson, who created the slasher universe and served as the scribe on the first, second, and fourth films, the new movie promises to delight fans of the original while also throwing in a group of new characters into the middle of the massacre.
Speaking of those newcomers, the ensemble list backing Campbell in Scream 7 includes Asa Germann (Gen V), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Joel McHale (Community), Mark Consuelos (Riverdale), Sam Rechner (The Fabelmans), Celeste O’Connor (Madame Web), Ethan Embry (Empire Records), Michelle Randolph (Landman) and Mckenna Grace (Five Nights at Freddy’s 2). But they won’t be the only faces in Ghostface’s deadly path, as a multitude of characters from the previous films will also be making their return, with Matthew Lillard, Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, David Arquette, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown confirmed to be in the mix.
Where To Stream All Six ‘Scream’ Movies for Free
With so many characters and stories weaving in and out of the plot of Scream 7, it might be a little bit hard to keep it all straight. Luckily, audiences can now head over to Pluto TV to stream all six of the Scream movies completely free of charge. As if its impressive docket of content wasn’t enough, the streamer is offering fans the opportunity to go on a trip down memory lane and have a six-film movie night that will jog your memory of the entire franchise. While we might not yet fully understand exactly how Williamson and his team will be bringing the deceased characters played by Arquette, Lillard, and Foley back, a nice refresher is just what the Scream-obsessed fan in your life ordered.
Will Scream 7 round out the franchise and mark the end of the film series? While it doesn’t seem overly likely, there’s always a chance that this could be the last one. Regardless, get a jump on the story by heading over to Pluto TV and streaming all six Scream films for free.
- Release Date
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December 20, 1996
- Runtime
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112 minutes
- Writers
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Kevin Williamson
- Producers
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Bob Weinstein, Cary Woods, Cathy Konrad, Harvey Weinstein
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