Roomies, Nara Smith is opening a deeply personal window into a heartbreaking family journey. And, her latest post has the internet sending love and prayers. The influencer shared a rare and emotional update on her daughter’s diagnosis and showed just how heavy things have been behind the scenes.

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Here’s What Nara Smith Said About Whimsy Lou’s Health Battle

Nara Smith gave followers a glimpse into her “little warrior girl” Whimsy Lou’s cancer journey on Instagram Friday, just days after revealing that her and husband Lucky Blue Smith’s 2-year-old daughter had been diagnosed. The emotional carousel included a touching image of gems placed over Whimsy’s head, followed by another showing her shorn curls, along with a “Happy Birthday” banner hanging in what appeared to be a hospital room. Nara also shared photos of children’s books centered on battling cancer, as well as a sweet moment of Whimsy gently touching her 8-month-old sister Fawnie Golden’s head.

The post continued with more intimate family moments, including Lucky Blue Smith at the hospital bedside and Nara holding their daughter close. In her caption, Nara wrote, “Sharing something this vulnerable wasn’t an easy decision but seeing every message, prayer, story of a similar experience and kindness has made it a little easier,” adding, “To every family or parent walking through something heavy right now, we’re thinking of you too🤍.”

The Comment Section Turns Emotional

One Instagram user @ambermilan_ said, “🥺😢 God please heal her baby girl“

This Instagram user @diorb claimed, “Just imagine all the food from scratch and healthier options she took trying to protect herself and her kids 🥺”

And, Instagram user @iamspanishbadd added, “When one mom cries we ALL cry … praying for babygirl 😢💞🥺”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @bombshell_416 commented, “Prayers up for her lil warrior 🙏🏼 💕”

While Instagram user @reanantierra shared, “Prayers for baby Whimsy🙏🏽🤍”

Lastly, Instagram user @coopdajuice wrote, “I hate that children have to go through things like this 💔”

Nara Smith Reveals Daughter’s Cancer Diagnosis

ICYMI, Nara Smith, who rose to fame through her TikTok cooking videos showcasing meals made from scratch, recently shared a deeply emotional update with her followers about her daughter’s health. In a video posted across her social media platforms on Wednesday, July 1, Nara revealed that her and husband’s 2-year-old daughter, Whimsy, was diagnosed with cancer late last year, noting, “There’s no easy way to say this or to talk about any of this, but late last year, our daughter Whimsy was diagnosed with cancer.”

She went on to describe the moment she first sensed something was wrong, sharing that after a concerning visit to the ER and later a pediatrician appointment, she felt an immediate instinct that something serious was happening, saying, “My heart dropped in that moment… the first thing that I felt was she has cancer.” Nara also explained that Whimsy began chemotherapy treatment right away and that the family’s focus on care and recovery has been the reason she has been less active online, though she did not share further details about her daughter’s current condition.

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Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are one of the most famous acting pairs in modern horror history. In 2025, they reprised their roles as paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites, inspired by “the case that ended their careers.” Directed by Michael Chaves, the movie marked an end to the mainline Conjuring franchise, and did so in spectacular fashion, scoring $500 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing horror film of 2025.

Following this huge success, it was clear the Conjuring franchise was far from finished, with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema confirming that a new prequel movie titled The Conjuring: First Communion is officially in development. However, as a prequel, Farmiga and Wilson are very unlikely to appear, with their missing presence sure to be felt by fans. But to make you feel better, there’s an oddly perfect replacement for Farmiga and Wilson’s Conjuring movies that has just become available on a new streamer.

Although the pair are most famous for portraying Lorraine and Ed Warren, having starred opposite each other in five films in the franchise across 12 years, they also appeared together in The Commuter, a 2018 Liam Neeson-led thriller directed by his frequent collaborator Jaume Collet-Serra. Earning mixed reviews upon arrival, illustrated by a mediocre 55% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, The Commuter failed to make an impact on audiences. “It may not be as smooth or devilishly clever as a Hitchcock movie, but The Commuter is still exhilarating all the same,” wrote Matt Goldberg in Collider’s review. Its position as the only non-Conjuring movie featuring Wilson and Farmiga instantly makes it a must-watch for fans of the horror franchise. Right now, you can watch The Commuter on Paramount+, following its debut on the streamer on July 1.

Was ‘The Commuter’ a Box Office Hit?

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Against a reported budget of $40 million, The Commuter shrugged off its mixed response from critics and earned an impressive $118 million worldwide, split between $36 million in domestic revenue and a further $82 million from overseas markets. The Commuter managed to debut at #3 at the North American box office, outperforming The Greatest Showman and a debuting Paddington 2, but losing to The Post and the all-conquering Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

The Commuter is streaming now on Paramount+. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently tied the knot in New York City. Surrounded by friends and family, the couple exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony at Madison Square Garden. As fans eagerly await photos and more details from the celebration, another question has sparked curiosity: Did the newlyweds sign a prenup? Nothing has been confirmed, but given Swift’s estimated $2 billion fortune and Kelce’s estimated net worth of about $90 million, many observers assume some form of legal agreement was likely part of the planning.

According to Rob Shutter and Geo News, Swift’s father, Scott, reportedly had a hand in the “Lover” singer’s prenup with Kelce.

“Scott is the definition of a great father,” an insider said. “He’s spent his entire adult life protecting Taylor while giving her the freedom to become the biggest star in the world.”

Swift’s fortune has been widely publicized, and while prenups remain a polarizing topic, there was never much doubt that one would be on the table for the superstar couple.

“When you’re dealing with nearly $2 billion in combined assets, a prenup isn’t a sign of mistrust. It’s smart business,” the source said.

The insider added that Kelce never voiced any concerns about signing the document. “Travis respects Scott tremendously… There was never any drama and never any pushback,” they said.

More About Taylor Swift’s Reported Prenup With Kelce

TMZ also reported on the powerhouse couple’s prenup in May 2026. The outlet said that while the pair would surely have one, it was more about location than anything else.

The state in which the prenup is drafted is as important as what’s inside it, since some laws governing the documents vary from state to state. Regardless of where the couple resides, the laws of the state in which the prenup is drafted and signed will apply.

Swift and Kelce were reportedly considering five different states to sign the document: Rhode Island, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, and New York.

Swift has ties to Rhode Island; she bought a massive mansion there in 2013. She also has an estate in New York and ties to Tennessee. Kelce, meanwhile, purchased a home in Kansas and plays football for the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri.

Taylor Swift And Kelce Likely Signed Their Prenup In A State That Has A History Of ‘Strongly’ Enforcing The Legal Document

Swift and Kelce were likely looking to sign their prenup in a state that “strongly enforces” prenups and protects separate property, TMZ reported. They didn’t want to sign in a state that gives courts and judges the chance to rewrite the document and potentially make one or the other pay spousal support.

Rhode Island is said to be the singer’s strongest option, while New York, known for judges who sometimes invalidate prenups, would be the worst. Kansas could’ve been the second-best option because the state is known for its “less aggressive” judges. Tennessee might’ve been the best option for both of them, given that the state has a plethora of celebrities and wealthy individuals.

The Stars Showed Up For Swift’s Fairytale Wedding To Kelce

Swift and Kelce exchanged vows before more than 1,000 guests at one of New York City’s most iconic venues. The star-studded guest list included some of the biggest names in sports, including Justin Thomas, Baker Mayfield, Cooper Kupp, Kareem Hunt, George Kittle, Matthew Stafford, Richard Sherman, and Kyle Juszczyk. Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, Jay-Z, Machine Gun Kelly, Fergie, Zoe Kravitz, Camila Cabello, Benson Boone, Hugh Grant, Mariska Hargitay, and Jason Sudeikis were also present.

What Did Taylor Swift And Kelce Wear During Their Wedding?

According to The Blast, Swift and Kelce wore custom looks from Christian Dior and Christian Louboutin.

“The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom. This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry,” a rep for the singer said.

A Dior spokesperson also spoke about the monumental occasion, saying the brand was “delighted” to be part of it.

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“They have been created in Dior’s ateliers at 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, and designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the couple,” the statement said.

“Jackass” made household names out of its fearless cast, but not all of its stars remain on good terms. Skateboarder Bam Margera, who has been on the outs with some key figures in the franchise for several years, did not attend the final film’s premiere, nor did he participate.

Margera has spoken out about whether a reunion is possible and where he stands with Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine following their dispute that escalated to court.

“Jackass: Best and Last,” released in late June, marked the franchise’s final film. While old and new cast members reunited at the red carpet, Bam Margera was noticeably absent.

As previously reported by The Blast, his parents, April and Phil, attended the premiere and had high hopes that their son would eventually reconnect with Johnny Knoxville and “Jackass” director Jeff Tremaine following their years-long rift.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, however, Margera seemingly has no intention of reconnecting with the “Jackass” cast, specifically the two people whom he felt wronged him. He prefaced his statement by saying that he will definitely watch the final movie, but in terms of having a reunion with the cast, he said, “It’s not going to happen, not in 10 million years.”

The Skateboarder Has Closed The Door On Johnny Knoxville And Jeff Tremaine

Despite firmly shutting down talks of a reunion with the cast, Margera said he has no “bad blood” with them. April and Phil also confirmed that their son has a good relationship with all the cast, except for Knoxville and Tremaine.

“It’s just the decisions that Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine decided to make. I never want to see them ever again in my life. Enough is enough,” he told the magazine.

In an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer in June, Margera said that he agreed for the production to use old footage of him for the final movie, but he refused to participate in new stunts. He also shared that he declined the invitation to attend the premiere because he didn’t want to see anybody, nor did he want to do interviews.

Bam Margera Felt He Was Set Up To Fail

The fallout began before “Jackass: Forever,” the fourth movie, was released. Sometime in 2019, production on the movie began, but Margera’s $5 million contract included a wellness agreement. The skateboarder had been struggling with substances and alcohol, and he was asked to commit to sobriety throughout filming. “I already knew they were setting me up to fail,” he shared.

He was subjected to breathalyzer and urine tests to confirm he was sober. In 2020, however, one of his tests came up positive for amphetamines, and he was subsequently fired from the movie. In his defense, Margera said that it was prescription medication for his ADHD, but the decision was made. “I was very f-cking angry,” Margera said.

The skateboarder sued MTV, Paramount Pictures, Knoxville, Tremaine, and producer Spike Jonze for wrongful termination and medical discrimination. He dropped the lawsuit in 2022 after the parties came to an agreement in an out-of-court settlement, the details of which were never revealed.

Johnny Knoxville Has Nothing But Love For The Former ‘Jackass’ Star

Knoxville talked about his falling out with Margera over the years, but only expressed his concern and love for the skateboarder. In a recent interview with GQ, Knoxville shared his side, admitting that he “drew a hard line” when they decided to fire Margera to help him get sober, much like they did with fellow cast member Steve-O, who battled substance abuse. Steve-O has been sober since 2008.

Knoxville also revealed that he reached out to Margera. “He’s not ready. And that’s fine. As long as he’s thriving and he’s healthy, that’s all I care about. Selfishly, I would love him to be in my life again. But that’s on his own time,” the stunt performer explained.

Bam Margera Is A Few Years Sober

Margera hit rock bottom in 2022. “I pretty much went into five seizures at 20 minutes apiece. I woke up eight days later on life support with a tube down my throat with Covid and pneumonia, and that was pretty much my last straw,” he said.

Several months later, he met his now-wife, Dannii Marie, whom he credits for his sobriety. The couple was engaged in 2023, and they were married in Mexico the following year. “You made me stop drinking and got me back to skateboarding, and I cannot thank you enough,” Margera said in his vows.

Margera said the journey to sobriety hasn’t been easy, but getting back to skateboarding has been instrumental. “Skateboarding is my therapy, my sanity, my medication… All I want to do now is skateboard,” he said.

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If there’s one celebrity whose beauty recommendations consistently spark shopping frenzies, it’s Jennifer Aniston. Known for her effortless, glowing complexion, the actress recently shared one of the products behind her signature look: the Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Hydrating Foundation Stick. In a recent Instagram post, Aniston included the foundation stick in her beauty routine, giving fans a closer look at the exact item she reaches for to achieve naturally radiant, healthy-looking skin.

Unlike traditional foundation sticks that can feel thick or cakey, Charlotte Tilbury’s Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Hydrating Foundation Stick is designed to deliver lightweight, skin-like coverage with built-in skincare benefits. The creamy formula glides effortlessly across the skin, evening out tone while creating the soft-focus, blurred finish that makes complexions appear smoother and more radiant. Rather than masking skin, it enhances it, making it ideal for anyone who prefers a natural, ‘your skin but better’ look.

Get the Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Tint & Sheer Glow Hydrating Foundation Stick for $48 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

One of the standout features is its skincare-first formula. The foundation is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid to help attract and retain moisture, while nourishing botanical oils and glow-boosting ingredients help keep skin looking plump and fresh throughout the day. Light-reflecting pigments diffuse the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture, creating a naturally perfected finish without settling into dry patches — a major plus for anyone with normal, dry or mature skin.

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One Amazon shopper who called the stick “magical” said it “feels incredibly light and velvety, leaving behind a beautiful, natural glow.”

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If glowing, naturally blurred skin is the goal, it’s easy to see why this foundation stick earned a spot in Aniston’s routine. Shop the Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Hydrating Foundation Stick to see what all the hype is about!

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Roomies, on Beyoncé’s internet, things happen on HER time. Just when folks thought they were celebrating the Fourth of July, Queen Bey stopped everyone in their tracks with a surprise drop that had the BeyHive scrambling to press play.

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Beyoncé Unlocks The Vault & Drops Music

Beyoncé kicked off the holiday with a surprise drop that instantly set the internet off, releasing a new track titled ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ — her first solo release in two years. According to her team at Parkwood Entertainment, the unexpected release also launches a 60-day countdown leading into both her birthday and the 20th anniversary of her iconic ‘B’Day’ album, which originally dropped on Sept. 4, 2006.

But while fans are treating it like a fresh era moment, the track actually has deep vault energy. ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ was originally recorded back during the ‘B’Day’ sessions around 2006 but never made the final album cut. Now, it’s been revisited and reworked for an official release, giving a long-lost record new life nearly two decades later. Parkwood framed the release as a special gift to the BeyHive ahead of the milestone celebration, confirming the song will be featured on the upcoming ‘B’Day 20th Anniversary’ edition.

The BeyHive Didn’t Miss A Beat

One Youtube user @not Rumi playing on the Queen’s phone keep pressing PUBLISH, Rumi we support you“

This Youtube user @Psterbrat wrote, “BEYONCÉ I KNOW U DIDNT JUST DROP THISS“

And, Youtube user @asiamariabrown commented, “Everyone say thank you Blue“

Meanwhile, Youtube user @meryhive added, “I meannnn the song length being 4:04 released on the 4th of the month OKAYY!“

While Youtube user @wisoo4078 claimed, “I shot up like a sleeper agent when I saw that notification omg“

Finally, Youtube user @kayluvsuu shared, “WAKE TF UP BEYONCE DROPPED“

The BeyHive Ran Up X, Too

Fans also took the conversation over to X, where the BeyHive made sure the reactions kept rolling. Some fans praised Beyoncé’s creativity, saying her mind is “spectacular” and that she’s always thinking several steps ahead, while others pointed out what they believed were clever inspiration and callback references woven into the release. Meanwhile, plenty of users joked that the surprise drop was Beyoncé’s way of saying, “Here… now leave me alone,” after feeding fans exactly what they had been asking for.

black hair in the visual, purple rain reference, morning dew when the morning dew is out, oh bey your mind pic.twitter.com/0AASfgcVto

— Caleb 🙇🏾‍♂️ (@yktvcaleb) July 4, 2026

I’m convinced I just like seeing Beyonce release ANY MUSIC. Even if it’s old. Morning Dew (Donk) has taken over my radio🤷🏾‍♂️

— DabTheInk (@DabTheInk) July 4, 2026

never having to worry about Beyoncé because the full song go always chew a snippet up. That morning dew part is TEA https://t.co/aCZptDcEq8

— Sedgrick (@ctrl_sedgrick) July 4, 2026

Beyonce is celebrating album anniversaries? B’Day Hive we won for real.

Morning Dew (Donk) welcome to the world daughter. pic.twitter.com/Z15Wqs6zXN

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— Sisa (@TheTitanBaddie) July 4, 2026

Y’all have been crying about Beyonce not making R&B music anymore and she said “HERE DAMN”

Give me the morning dew! pic.twitter.com/Nr9E8wPFo0

— Sisa (@TheTitanBaddie) July 4, 2026

Starting my day of right with Morning Dew 🐝 pic.twitter.com/DfvYvs6shq

— Mela Yela (@_melayela_) July 4, 2026

i keep replaying morning dew and the only think im hearing is PURPLE RAIN #beyonce pic.twitter.com/hqf6MEv2fi

— jaydee (@jaydeeigss) July 4, 2026

HOLD UP, WAIT A MINUTE!! BEYONCÉ!!! 🗣️ Not “Donk” being renamed “Morning Dew”! Not the song being completely reworked into an absolute masterpiece! 😩😭I don’t know why she released this vault classic today and we will find out. But we ARE thankful!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #Donk #MorningDew pic.twitter.com/eoXyJecOsM

— Josh P. Jackson (@JoshJay990) July 4, 2026

Beyonce just casually dropping Morning Dew…. pic.twitter.com/5vaVWwaiCw

— Girl Monte Said… (@TheeSocialitee) July 4, 2026

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It took Jumanji 14 years to go from award-winning children’s book to the big screen. Author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg’s sci-fi follow up Zathura was optioned from the moment it hit bookstores in 2002. By 2005 movie audiences were exploring the galaxy in a flying house. Or they would have been, if anyone had seen it in theaters, which, they didn’t. Zathura suffered from one of the worst release dates of the 2000s thanks to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but today it can be enjoyed on Netflix without one of the most successful franchises in history competing for your attention. 

Jumanji IN SPPPPAAAAACCCCEEEEE

Zathura is the forgotten film in the Jumanji franchise. It opens like all the rest though, two young brothers, Walter(Future Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson) and Danny (Jonah Bobo) find a mysterious board game, start playing, and realize it’s shaping reality around them. Instead of Robin Williams turning up, the kids get Dax Shepard as an astronaut lost in space, and instead of a crazy old hunter, they have to deal with the lizard-like Zorgons. A pre-Twilight Kristen Stewart plays Lisa, the boys’ older sister who gets dragged along for the adventure after sleeping in. 

Even though the entire movie is centered around the house spaceship, Favreau found ways to make Zathura visually interesting, surprisingly for the time, by using practical effects over CGI. That includes multiple miniature models for the spaceships, a full-sized replica of a frozen Kristen Stewart, and the impractical decision to film the house falling into a gravity well by actually tilting the set 40 degrees straight down. With all of the performers on it. The result is a movie that looks amazing even today. 

Robert Pattinson Vs. Kristen Stewart

The story of Zathura isn’t as good as the original Jumanji, but it’s not bad. An obvious moral and writing that decides to turn subtext into text is perfectly acceptable for a film meant for children. The problem with the movie was it was released on November 11, 2005. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released on November 18, 2005. Which movie do you think kids wanted to see? 

Ironically, the dueling release dates means that prior to changing pop culture forever, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson went head-to-head at the box office. Goblet of Fire made $900 million, Zathura made $64 million. In this case the release date and box office mean so much to the film because if people watched it, they’d realize it’s a fun movie.

Zathura Is Ready For A Remake

The success of the Jumanji sequels with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black has started talks about a potential Zathura remake. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’s bazaar hinted at a larger world of interconnected boardgame universes which could be the perfect setup to return the franchise to space. 

By flipping the Jumanji formula to be avatars in a reality-warping video game instead of kids playing a board game, the franchise found a whole new level of success that lets them use major Hollywood stars as a way to appeal to kids and adults. For everything Zathura did right, Dax Shepard is no Robin Williams. Jumanji in space is a great concept that today, would find the right audience and be another in a string of hits for the revitalized franchise.

Zathura is now streaming on Netflix.

Is there anything more American than watching things blow up?

Watch With Us doesn’t think so. That’s why were’s celebrating America’s 250th birthday by streaming three great action movies on Prime Video, Paramount+ and Disney+.

Top Gun is turning 40 this year, and the film that made Tom Cruise a star is still as enthralling to watch in 2026 as it was in 1986.

Harrison Ford is best known to Gen X moviegoers as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, but his take-no-prisoners president in Air Force One is just as intimidating as those legendary characters.

And while Olympus Has Fallen is no classic, it’s a fun action flick that has Gerard Butler saving the White House – and America – from terrorists.

‘Top Gun’ (1986) – Paramount+ and Pluto TV

Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is an Air Force pilot who lives up to his codename – he doesn’t play by anyone’s rules. The huge chip on his shoulder is soon knocked off by Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis), a new instructor at Maverick’s Top Gun training school who isn’t impressed by his cockiness. They fall in love, of course, but Maverick still has something to prove to her and to himself – that he’s the best jet pilot Top Gun has ever seen.

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A testosterone-filled action classic, Top Gun is almost as synonymous with America as apple pie and Don McLean. The film made Cruise a star, and he’s pitch-perfect as a rebel with a cause – and a crush on an older woman who is more intelligent and mature than he is. The aerial fight scenes still hold up, but what’s surprising about the film is how solid the love story is. Cruise and McGillis have good chemistry, and they sell their characters’ somewhat unbelievable relationship.

If you’re craving more Maverick action, Top Gun: Maverick is also available to stream on Paramount+.

‘Air Force One (1997) – Disney+

There are plenty of movies about presidents, but Air Force One is the only one with Harrison Ford as pissed-off prez with a mean left hook. President James Marshall (Ford) has every right to be angry – his presidential plane, Air Force One, has been hijacked by some Russian terrorists, and his family is in immediate danger. Marshall is used to fighting political foes in Congress, but it’s a whole different ball game when he’s all alone, 20,000 feet in the air and surrounded by people who want to kill him.

Do you really need to be convinced to watch a movie with Harrison Ford fighting Gary Oldman on a plane that’s out of control and about to crash? Air Force One is silly, stupid fun, and probably the only movie that makes politics exciting. Ford at his ‘90s action-hero best, while Glenn Close brings her usual class to the role of an anxious vice president who has to be ready to become the world’s most powerful leader at a moment’s notice.

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Watch With Us likes our presidents as action heroes, although the commander-in-chief in Olympus Has Fallen, President Ben Asher (Aaron Eckhart), needs some help. North Korean terrorists have taken over the White House, and they’ve already assassinated South Korea’s Prime Minister live on the air. The only cavalry that’s going to save him is Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), a Secret Service agent who Asher still blames for his wife’s death eighteen months ago. He’ll have to get over that grudge quickly if he has any hope of surviving a hostage situation that quickly turns hostile.

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Air Force One looks like a political documentary next to Olympus Has Fallen. The 2013 action movie might as well be science fiction, as it takes place in a reality where bad guys can pretty much walk right into the White House and steal nuclear codes. But this reality also has Morgan Freeman as a calm and rational politician (what a concept!) and Gerard Butler as an ass-kicking, stab-loving federal cop who can take down a team of assassins without getting killed. Olympus Has Fallen is pure action fantasy, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it. Be sure to avoid its two inferior sequels, London Has Fallen and Angel Has Fallen.