Remember when dad sneakers and clunky clogs were everywhere? That moment is over. Everyone’s replacing polarizing kicks with these sleek, expensive-looking styles that make any outfit appear polished. Refined footwear is officially back!

We’re talking about chic flats, summery sandals, clean sneakers and mules you can slip on without a second thought. These 13 summer shoes are trending for good reason, especially among women who care about looking put together without sacrificing comfort. Scroll on!

13 Chic Shoe Styles Fashion Girls Wear in 2026

1. Our Favorite: These dressy open-toe slides feature a polished strap detail that looks more like sandals than slip-ons. They’ll have you out the door in seconds for errands, brunches and beyond.

2. Mary Jane Sneakers: Leopard print on a Mary Jane silhouette is the combo of the year. These Mary Jane sneakers deliver the comfort of tennis shoes with a dressed-up feel.

3. Everyday Essential: When heels are off the table but flip-flops feel wrong, these shiny silver flats fill the gap. They instantly elevate jeans.

4. Dreamy Slip-Ons: A square peep toe and delicate metal chain take these blue slides past basic. People will think you found them in a Capri boutique.

5. European Rich Mom: Wear these Adidas Grand Court sneakers with a tee and jeans for a school pickup outfit that looks Parisian. We see them everywhere in Europe.

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If you think you’re seeing slip-on shoes everywhere, it’s probably because you are. Everyone’s ditching annoying laces for nifty slip-on shoe styles like classy sandals, comfy sneakers and trendy clogs that are easy to throw on. Our favorites are incredibly luxe, and start at just $8. These slip-on shoes require no bending down and no […]

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6. Hamptons Vibes: Slip on these raffia-style flats with a white sundress for seaside lunches, or with linen trousers for dinner. They carry the whole coastal-summer mood.

7. Classic Cork: A cork footbed, smooth white straps and real arch support are just a few highlights of these staple slides.

8. Oh-So Elevated: Sometimes, loafers feel too heavy and flats too casual. These Sam Edelman mules land in the middle, and the woven texture evokes a villa somewhere.

9. Shiny Chic: White sneakers are so last year. These luxe gold sneakers feature a metallic finish that upgrades even the most casual getup.

10. Celeb-Approved: Even Angelina Jolie wears two-toned ballet flats, like this one, which has a cap toe and a small bow at the vamp. The look captures her understated elegance perfectly.

11. Boutique Find: If you want kicks that don’t read athletic, these dainty lace-embellished sneakers deliver. They feel like an accessory.

12. Sassy Slingbacks: These pointed-toe slingbacks are ideal for the office and dinner at the same time, so don’t be surprised if you wear them from the boardroom to the bar.

13. Cool Girl: Solid black shoes are fine, but these printed mules feature a summery floral print that makes any outfit look styled. They offer slip-on ease with a designer vibe.

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Gone are the days of walking shoes that look like walking shoes. Designers figured out how to hide cushioned footbeds, arch support and shock absorption into silhouettes that are so incredibly polished. These 11 classy walking shoes belong on the streets of Paris, and they genuinely feel like walking on clouds. Whether you’re searching for […]

Dua Lipa’s lavish wedding celebrations in Sicily are drawing attention for more than just the star-studded guest list. 

As the singer and Callum Turner continue their multi-day festivities in Palermo, growing frustration among residents has turned parts of the city into a battleground over public access, business disruptions, and heavy security measures. 

While local officials are celebrating the international spotlight the event brings, not everyone is thrilled about having their city transformed for one of the year’s most talked-about celebrity weddings.

The strongest reaction to Dua Lipa’s wedding has come from residents who say public spaces are being taken over for private celebrations.

Protest posters appeared around Piazza Croce dei Vesperi, one of the areas impacted by the festivities. Written in both Italian and English, the signs carried messages such as “Palermo is not for rent. Public spaces belong to everyone.”

Others delivered even sharper criticism, including “Our square is not your living room” and “Palermo is not for the rich.”

The campaign gained momentum after reports emerged that sections of the city center would be closed to accommodate wedding events. 

A local social justice group also encouraged residents upset by overtourism to welcome the singer by displaying posters from their balconies.

Although no major demonstrations are expected, the public pushback has echoed the controversy surrounding Jeff Bezos’ wedding celebrations in Venice, which also faced criticism from locals.

Dua Lipa’s Wedding Leaves Businesses Facing Disruption

Beyond the posters, some local business owners have voiced concerns about losing revenue during one of Palermo’s busiest weekends.

Reports indicate organizers paid the local council €10,000 ($11,640) to use Piazza Croce, where parking restrictions and access limitations remain in place through Saturday. 

Businesses overlooking the square were reportedly asked to close, while residents with balconies facing the venue were instructed to keep shutters closed.

Rumors have circulated that residents were offered €1,000 ($1,163) in compensation, though nobody approached was willing to discuss the claims publicly.

One person simply told the Daily Mail, “We can’t say anything. We’ve had to sign an agreement. Our lips are sealed.” 

Another business owner near Villa Valguanera expressed frustration over road closures affecting customer traffic. “I’m delighted they are getting married but for us it means a loss of business for the day. There is no point opening up because no one will be able to get to us,” they said.

Lipa’s Wedding Security Operation Takes Over Palermo

As Dua Lipa’s celebrations continue, security around the event has become impossible to miss. 

Police officers and private security teams have surrounded key venues, while black screening has been erected around parts of the city to block public views of the festivities. 

Metal barriers have also been installed to create protected arrival areas for VIP guests. More than 50 bodyguards from Rome and London have reportedly been brought in to help secure the wedding.

The restrictions extend beyond crowd control. Temporary no-drone zones have been introduced around wedding venues, and even public waste bins have been removed from some areas.

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One resident living beside Villa Valguanera described an unexpected encounter with security personnel while heading out for errands.

“I came out of my house to do some shopping and took a short cut past the villa and two mountain men jumped out on me,” he said. “They had black T-shirts on with the word security and asked what I was doing. I said I lived here and was going shopping. They thought I was a paparazzi.”

Lipa’s Wedding Celebrations Stretch Across Luxury Sicilian Venues

While the controversy grows, the wedding itself continues on a grand scale. Dua Lipa and Turner arrived in Sicily following a legal wedding ceremony in London on May 31 and are staying at the Villa Igiea hotel, where suites can reportedly cost around £6,000 ($8,000) per night. 

The couple is believed to have reserved an entire floor overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Thursday’s celebrations began with an outdoor cocktail party at the hotel, while Friday’s schedule included events at the Galleria Moderna, which was hired for a reported €10,000 ($11,600) and closed to the public for part of the day.

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Another reception is scheduled at Villa Valguanera in Bagheria, where reports suggest Elton John could perform during the festivities. 

The total cost of the wedding is estimated at approximately €1.5 million ($1.7 million).

Dua Lipa’s Wedding Earns Strong Support From Palermo Leaders

Despite criticism from some residents, city leaders have embraced the attention generated by the event. Palermo mayor Roberto Sgalla praised the singer’s decision to return after previously visiting the city and falling in love with it.

“The fact that a world class artist like Dua Lipa chose Palermo to celebrate her wedding and did so just a year after her previous visit, confirms how attractive the city is today on an international level,” he said.

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While acknowledging the inconvenience caused by temporary restrictions, Sgalla stressed that the measures were implemented for public safety and that the benefits would extend beyond the wedding weekend.

“We must not forget the image boost Palermo receives from occasions like this,” he said.

Tourism official Antonio Rini shared the same sentiment, describing the wedding as “a great honour” for Palermo. 

He added that the arrival of internationally known guests would help showcase the city to a global audience and strengthen its appeal as a destination for future visitors.

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Whew! Roommates, a recent livestream involving Kevin Gates and his daughter, Islah, has the internet deep in debate this week. While the father-daughter duo appeared to be enjoying a casual conversation from separate locations, some viewers couldn’t help but zero in on the pair’s dynamic, sparking a flood of reactions across social media.

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Kevin Gates Laughs Off Islah’s Explicit Language

In a clip obtained by Live Bitez, Kevin and Islah appeared on Live together when the conversation turned to the teen’s use of explicit language. At one point, Kevin told his daughter, “I know you don’t give a f*ck,” prompting Islah to quickly reply, “No, I don’t.” Rather than showing concern over the criticism she has received online, the 13-year-old seemingly doubled down, joking about people calling her out for cursing and questioning whether her language was actually disrespectful.

Kevin Gates & Islah’s Conversation Took Another Turn

Throughout the exchange, Kevin appeared entertained by the conversation, laughing and responding with phrases like “real street sh*t” as Islah continued speaking her mind. The rapper appeared to be relaxing in a living room while wearing a dark shirt, a backward dark baseball cap, and grillz. Meanwhile, Islah appeared comfortable in a gaming chair inside a softly lit room illuminated with peach and purple lighting.

The conversation continued to raise eyebrows when Kevin seemingly reassured Islah that she was “grown,” despite her being just 13 years old. As clips from the livestream began circulating online, reactions quickly poured in. While some social media users praised Islah’s confidence and viewed the interaction as harmless banter between a father and daughter, others questioned whether Kevin was being too permissive and argued that the exchange highlighted concerns about boundaries and parental influence.

Roommates Had Plenty To Say About The Viral Clip

Meanwhile, Roommates wasted no time flooding The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section with reactions to the viral clip. While some users questioned Kevin Gates’ parenting style and whether he should have checked Islah’s language, others pointed out that they still don’t feel comfortable cursing around their parents—even in their 30s. And, you already know, several commenters joked that if they had spoken like that at 13, their parents would’ve had their butts tore up before the conversation even ended.

One Instagram user @mona_e1995 said, “My mama would’ve turned me LOOSE 😂”

This Instagram user @dana__denise added, “14 grown ? My dad still don’t think I’m grown and I graduated college 20 years ago 😂”

And, Instagram user @jardintaylor said, “KEEP yalls kids away from mine, please 🙏🏾”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @k_da_illest commented, “I’m 35 and still don’t cuss around my mom🕵🏽‍♀️”

While Instagram user @xotanye shared, “y’all talking about her cursing, i was lost when she said she was laying on luke 🥴😵‍💫”

Finally, Instagram user @preciousjewls wrote, “This can’t be Dreka child 😩”

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With Amazon MGM betting big on both Voltron and Masters of the Universe, the success of these long-dormant franchises could open the door for even more beloved properties from the 1980s and beyond to make the jump back to live action.

If audiences embrace Henry Cavill’s Voltron and Nicholas Galitzine’s turn as He-Man, Hollywood may finally have proof that there is still demand for large-scale adaptations of classic animated franchises.

Here are three projects that could benefit the most.

ThunderCats

Of all the dormant franchises waiting in the wings, ThunderCats may be the closest to becoming a reality.

Director Adam Wingard, known for Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, remains attached to the project and has repeatedly reassured fans that development is still ongoing. Wingard previously revealed that he and collaborator Simon Barrett were actively working on the screenplay, stating:

“Simon and I are still actively working on the script.”

Wingard has also made it clear that he wants to stay true to the iconic designs fans remember from the original animated series. In an earlier interview, he explained:

“I don’t want to reinvent the way they look.”

With its rich mythology, fantasy setting, and memorable characters like Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, and Panthro, ThunderCatsfeels like a natural next step if audiences prove they are hungry for large-scale fantasy adventures again.

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Akira

Few projects have spent more time in development hell than a live-action adaptation of Akira.

The legendary cyberpunk manga and anime has been the subject of Hollywood interest for more than two decades. Most recently, Taika Waititi was attached to direct a live-action version, but the project never moved forward. In 2025, Warner Bros. allowed the rights to lapse, returning them to publisher Kodansha and effectively resetting the project.

The good news for fans is that the story may finally have a new path forward. Reports indicate that multiple producers and studios have expressed interest in acquiring the rights and developing a fresh adaptation.

Set in the futuristic city of Neo-Tokyo, Akira follows biker gang leader Kaneda and his friend Tetsuo after a mysterious government experiment unlocks devastating psychic abilities. The original film remains one of the most influential science fiction stories ever created and could become a major event film if the right creative team finally cracks the code.

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She-Ra

While He-Man is preparing for his big-screen return, his twin sister may not be far behind.

Amazon MGM is actively developing a live-action She-Ra series and recently brought acclaimed writer Heidi Schreckaboard to write the project.

Interest in the character has only grown following the success of Netflix’s animated She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and the timing could be perfect if Masters of the Universe connects with audiences.

In fact, Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight recently hinted that She-Ra could become a major part of the franchise’s future, saying she would play:

“a huge part” in potential sequels.

For those unfamiliar with the mythology, She-Ra, also known as Princess Adora, is the long-lost twin sister of Prince Adam. Her adventures on the world of Etheria have often been just as beloved as He-Man’s battles on Eternia.

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The Bottom Line

Hollywood has spent years trying to revive classic animated franchises, but many projects have struggled to get beyond the development stage. If Voltron and Masters of the Universe prove successful, that could finally change.

Whether it’s Adam Wingard’s long-awaited ThunderCats, a fresh take on Akira, or Amazon’s developing She-Ra series, the next wave of nostalgic franchise adaptations may already be waiting in the shadows.

A Chicago teen who recently went viral after dropping into a split while crossing the stage has officially received her diploma, per PEOPLE. She previously claimed school officials withheld it because of the celebratory moment. The situation sparked a heated debate online, with many social media users questioning whether the punishment fit the act.

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Tyvion Campbell Says She Was Removed From Graduation

Tyvion Campbell, an 18-year-old graduate of Chicago Tech Academy, went viral after dropping into a split while crossing the stage during her graduation ceremony at Chicago’s Harold Washington Cultural Center. In a TikTok story time, Campbell claimed she was not handed her diploma after completing the split. She also added that she was later escorted out of the ceremony to meet with school administrators. Campbell alleged that the principal criticized her for making the moment about herself and told her she would need to figure out a way to “make up” for her actions before receiving her diploma.

Campbell Confirms She Has Finally Received Her Diploma

After days of online debate and widespread social media support, Campbell shared an update revealing that she has officially received her diploma. The announcement comes after her story generated millions of views on social media and sparked conversations about graduation celebrations and what constitutes appropriate behavior during the ceremony. Despite the controversy, Campbell is looking ahead to her future. The recent graduate, who earned a 3.5 GPA, plans to attend Georgia State University this fall and study business administration.

Social Media Reacts

Instagram user @myahh.j wrote, “Y’all think ts cute. When she go to apply for jobs they pulling this video up”

Another Instagram user @uadorelai wrote, “you was supposed to do it AFTER they handed it to you 😂😂”

While Instagram user @hearts444_bria wrote, “I bet she’ll never do that again.”

Instagram user @mattymaraj_ wrote, “yes what she did was inappropriate but let’s be real it wasn’t enough to snatch her diploma. Yall do the same sh** for free in the club”

Another Instagram user @dess2flyyy._ wrote, “Girl plssss you shouldn’t of did it anyways I’m glad they gave it to her but it’s a time and place for everything like wtf 😭😭😭 ts finna follow i for the rest of your life”

While Instagram user @xo.riya.zoo wrote, “The split was ok, it was the bounce w it that did it 😭”

Instagram user @tamikad_smith wrote, “Sis you were out of order. Sorry.”

Another Instagram user @sshaevon wrote, “Y’all mad at her but don’t be mad when these kids snatch they diploma, don’t shake hands, mug the staff, etc. GIRL GO OFF & DO YO SPLIT 😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @holliarmani wrote, “I wouldn’t have gave her sh** either”

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Most movies end happily, or at least satisfyingly; that’s what audiences typically crave, after all. Crowd-pleasers are a fan-favorite for a reason; who wants to see a bleak ending on the big screen, when we seemingly have enough of those in real life? The saying is “and they lived happily ever after” for a reason.

However, a minority of filmmakers are bold enough to close their stories on a dark note. Rather than consoling us, they force us to sit with grief, cruelty, failure, or the unbearable randomness of existence. With that in mind, this list looks at the films with the unhappiest endings of all time, from grim tales of addiction to heartbreaking portraits of war. Instead of catharsis, these movies deliver despair. Instead of triumph, they offer futility.

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‘American History X’ (1998)

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“Has anything you’ve done made your life better?” American History X follows former neo-Nazi Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) after he is released from prison and attempts to prevent his younger brother Danny (Edward Furlong) from following the same violent path he once did. Through flashbacks, the film explores how Derek was radicalized by grief, anger, and toxic influences, while the present-day storyline shows him slowly recognizing the destruction his beliefs caused.

The story raises our hopes at times, only to significantly dash them in the third act. By the time Derek tries to pull his brother away from extremism, the damage has already been done. Danny becomes a victim of Derek’s earlier failures as a brother and role model. The tragedy is that Derek finally learns the value of empathy at the exact moment it becomes too late to save the person he most wanted to protect.

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‘Dancer in the Dark’ (2000)

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“It’s only the last song if we let it be.” Dancer in the Dark is one of the heaviest and most beautiful movies by Lars von Trier. Icelandic singer Björk leads the cast as Selma, a Czech immigrant working exhausting factory jobs in rural America while secretly saving money for an operation that could prevent her son from inheriting the blindness slowly consuming her. At the same time, Selma escapes the misery of her life through elaborate musical fantasies.

The movie ends with the protagonist being hanged, having used her money on her son’s treatment rather than on her legal defense. It’s genuinely devastating, largely because the character is so pure and uncynical. Even up til the final moments, she believes that she and her child might both be saved, and so do we. It’s a gorgeous and heartbreaking performance, rightly winning Björk the Best Actress Award at Cannes.

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‘Manchester by the Sea’ (2016)

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“I can’t beat it.” The whole of Manchester by the Sea is cold and bleak, but intelligent writing and brilliant performances ensure that it’s never overwhelmingly bleak. For all its sadness, it’s a truly beautiful and insightful experience. Much of the credit for this must go to Casey Affleck, who delivers a phenomenal, Oscar-winning performance as Lee Chandler, a withdrawn janitor forced to return to his hometown after his brother’s death leaves him responsible for his teenage nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges).

Most dramas eventually guide their characters toward catharsis, reconciliation, or personal transformation. The ending of Manchester by the Sea does something much harsher and more honest: it admits that some psychological wounds never fully heal. Lee does improve in small ways: he reconnects slightly with people, makes practical compromises, and continues existing. However, his core pain remains immovable.

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‘Das Boot’ (1981)

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“It’s like we’re just spectators at our own funeral.” Das Boot is one of the great war films, recreating combat in painstaking detail while also being totally frank about its tedium and psychological toll. It’s set aboard a German submarine in World War II, following through long stretches of boredom, fear, exhaustion, and sudden terror as they attempt to survive increasingly hopeless missions in the Atlantic. The movie’s claustrophobic atmosphere is extraordinary. The submarine becomes a floating coffin.

The final scenes are pretty darn brutal. After dodging seemingly certain death time after time, the men finally seem to have escaped the nightmare. Then, within minutes, fate casually destroys them anyway. This ending really hammers home the randomness and meaninglessness of war. We’ve gotten to know the characters, particularly Jürgen Prochnow‘s weary captain, so their deaths genuinely hurt.

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‘Come and See’ (1985)

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“Listen, Hitler wasn’t even born then.” This movie is a genuine endurance test. Come and See centers on Flyora (Aleksei Kravchenko), a Belarusian boy who joins Soviet partisans during World War II, only to witness the unimaginable horrors inflicted by Nazi occupation forces. His story begins with traces of patriotic fantasy, but those illusions are systematically destroyed as Flyora descends deeper into atrocity and madness.

It’s one of the most haunting performances by a child actor. Kravchenko visibly ages before our eyes, a brutal portrait of innocence lost. The war seems to have drained away his humanity. The closing scenes are especially brutal, including people being burned alive and surrendering Germans coldly executed by the Belarusian partisans. Flyora then shoots a portrait of Hitler, and the movie shows us a grim montage of clips from the Nazi leader’s life.

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‘Threads’ (1984)

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“They say when the wind blows…” Probably the most impactful post-apocalyptic movie ever made, Threads imagines the escalation of nuclear conflict between NATO and the Soviet Union. It follows several ordinary civilians in Sheffield, England, during and after the resulting nuclear strikes. The film depicts the catastrophe with terrifying procedural realism, really bringing home the madness and horror of the nuclear age.

The ending goes all in, showing us mass death and total civilizational collapse. Morality and language break down, and all hope is obliterated. Years pass, and the world does not recover: centuries of progress, permanently wiped out. In the closing moments, a baby is born and handed to its mother, but she can only look at it in horror, knowing that the child is entering a world of filth, poverty, radiation, violence, ignorance.

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‘Grave of the Fireflies’ (1988)

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“Why do fireflies have to die so soon?” This one is a truly heartbreaking film, the kind you don’t watch more than once. Grave of the Fireflies follows teenage boy Seita (Tsutomu Tatsumi) and his younger sister Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi) as they struggle to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II after losing their mother in an air raid. At first, Seita believes he can protect Setsuko through sheer determination and resourcefulness. Reality, however, has other plans.

In the end, both children die. The movie then shows us a sequence of their spirits boarding a ghostly train and looking back on their experiences. In death, they are happy and healthy, a brutal contrast with the final days of their lives. In the film’s last moments, Seita and Setsuko are finally together again, freed from suffering, watching the modern city glow in the distance, surrounded by fireflies.

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‘Se7en’ (1995)

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“What’s in the box?” Se7en is a dark moral inquiry disguised as a procedural thriller. In it, detectives Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Mills (Brad Pitt) hunt a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) orchestrating murders around the seven deadly sins. The investigation grows increasingly disturbing as the killer’s philosophy becomes clearer, turning the case into something larger than ordinary criminality. The finale is infamous. By provoking Mills into murdering him, Doe transforms the detective into the embodiment of the final deadly sin: wrath.

Pitt’s performance is central to why the ending hurts so much. Mills’ breakdown feels genuinely primal, shifting from confusion to disbelief to unbearable emotional collapse within moments, his voice straining with panic. The film then closes with Somerset quoting Hemingway, making a weary case for continuing to resist the dark, yet also acknowledging that the world might not actually be worth saving.

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‘Requiem for a Dream’ (2000)

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“I’m somebody now, Harry. Everybody likes me.” Few movies depict self-destruction with the sheer merciless intensity of Requiem for a Dream. Harry (Jared Leto) and Marion (Jennifer Connelly) dream of success and fulfilment, Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) hopes to escape past trauma, and Harry’s lonely mother Sara (Ellen Burstyn) seeks connection, but all are undone by addiction.

Aesthetics-wise, Darren Aronofsky uses rapid editing, split screens, distorted camerawork, and repetitive montage sequences to create the sensation of addiction consuming time and consciousness. The final montage crosscuts between the characters reaching the endpoint of their downward spirals simultaneously. Harry loses his arm. Tyrone is imprisoned and emotionally broken. Marion sacrifices her dignity. Sara undergoes electroshock therapy in a near-catatonic state. It’s genuinely harrowing stuff, and it lingers on the mind long after the credits have rolled.

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‘The Mist’ (2007)

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“As a species, we’re fundamentally insane.” After a mysterious mist engulfs a small town, a group of survivors becomes trapped inside a supermarket while horrifying creatures lurk outside. At first, it seems like a creature feature, but gradually you realize The Mist is really about the breakdown of social order under extreme stress. It culminates in that cruel sucker punch of an ending, a deviation from Stephen King‘s source material that hugely elevates the horror.

Believing hope is lost, the protagonist (Thomas Jane) mercy-kills the other characters, including his son (Nathan Gamble), only for the mist to suddenly clear and for soldiers to arrive, providing aid and protection. It was a challenging scene to perform and pull off, but Jane makes it truly disturbing. His scream is primal, almost animalistic, the sound of a mind breaking in real time under unbearable guilt.

Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and produced by Stranger Things duo the Duffer Brothers, The Boroughs was the hottest new arrival on Netflix for the past couple of weeks, with an inventive sci-fi concept and some stellar performances from the likes of Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, and Geena Davis gluing it to the top of the streaming charts. However, that all came to an end last weekend when the hit 2025 release The Four Seasons, an adaptation of the 1981 movie of the same name, returned for a must-watch second outing. As we move into the second week of June, what else should you be watching? With that in mind, here’s a list of three shows you should binge-watch on Netflix this weekend.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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‘The Witness’ (2026)

For anyone looking for the next big thing to watch on Netflix, an exciting new British mystery series has just made its debut on the platform. The Witness, created and written by Rob Williams, retells the 1992 killing of Rachel Nickell (Eleanor Williams), a case that rocked London more than 30 years ago. The aftermath is made particularly complicated in light of the fact that her son, just three weeks from his third birthday, was the only witness.

For fans of true crime and fictional mystery, The Witness is the perfect blend of the two to keep you gripped this weekend. The series boasts a cast led by Jordan Bolger and Max Fincham, alongside the likes of Neil Maskell, Kevin Eldon, Jon Pointing, Kerry Godliman, and more. Prepare for a harrowing case sure to chill you to your core as The Witness takes you back in time and into the thick of a stomach-churning true nightmare.

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‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 7.3/10

Who doesn’t love a Taylor Sheridan series? The creator of some of the most popular shows on modern television, from Landman to Yellowstone, is always a safe bet when looking for something bingeable to stream. This weekend, following its arrival on Netflix at the start of the month, you can catch the full first season of one of his most underrated projects, produced by Sheridan and written by Chad Feehan.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the life and times of the titular Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo), a legendary lawman who made history as the first Black deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. Also starring the likes of Donald Sutherland, Dennis Quaid, Barry Pepper, Rob Morgan, and more, this gritty procedural is as gripping as it is inspiring, with Oyelowo’s starring turn the highlight across eight easy-to-binge episodes.

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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 8.5/10

One of the best miniseries of all time and famously one of the finest options in the Netflix catalog, The Queen’s Gambit debuted in 2020 and has since become one of the streamer’s most-watched shows. The series follows the orphaned Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), who discovers she has a remarkable talent for chess. After mastering the game at a young age, she shoots to superstardom, but at what cost?

One of the best performances in Taylor-Joy’s impressive filmography to date, The Queen’s Gambit shows off the best of her and her talented ensemble’s abilities. Even for those who have never enjoyed this chess, this series manages to ooze every ounce of dramatic tension from each small move, making for one of the most enthralling and surprising shows available this weekend.

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