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This 4-Part Sci-Fi Series Surging Past 208M Hours on Streaming Needs Another Season
Science fiction remains one of the most dominant genres in television history, whether it’s labyrinthine mysteries like Lost or established franchises like Star Trek. Even recent streaming hits like Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord are firmly set in the realm of science fiction, drawing in hardcore fans. One recently canceled sci-fi show, Resident Alien, is proving to be a massive streaming hit in its own right. According to FlixPatrol, Resident Alien pulled in a whopping 208 million hours of view time last year, sitting alongside other sci-fi shows like Halo and La Brea.
Anyone who’s seen Resident Alien can easily tell you that it’s one of the most inventive sci-fi shows of the modern age by its premise alone. Based on the Dark Horse comic book series by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, it tells the story of an extraterrestrial who travels to Earth to wipe out humanity. In the process, he ends up killing the doctor in a local town, Harry Vanderspeigle (Alan Tudyk), and assumes his identity. Harry’s mission takes a turn when he starts to grow connected to the people who live in his new home, all the while trying to pass himself off as human.
‘Resident Alien’ Thrived Thanks to a Roster of Sci-Fi Guest Stars & Alan Tudyk’s Performance
A large part of what makes Resident Alien work is Alan Tudyk’s brilliant performance. Throughout the series, Tudyk uses a combination of facial expressions and body movements that sell the illusion of an alien in a man’s body, resulting in scenes that are hilarious and often cringe-worthy to watch. A perfect example comes in the Season 4 episode “Mine Town,” where he tries to throw the town’s sheriff, Mike Thompson (Corey Reynolds) off his trail by taking unnecessarily large bites out of a turkey leg. Tudyk also provides the physical movements for Harry’s alien form in Season 2 and throughout, making odd jerky movements that don’t feel earthly in the slightest.
It also didn’t hurt that Tudyk had an impressive roster of guest stars to play off of, with most of them being sci-fi alums in their own right. That includes Linda Hamilton, who plays alien hunter Eleanor McCallister, and Tudyk’s Firefly castmates Nathan Fillion and Jewel Staite, who play an octopus and an FBI agent respectively. Resident Alien‘s main cast is also full of characters who are just as memorable as Harry, including Max Hawthorne (Judah Prehn), the mayor’s son who’s also one of the few people to learn Harry’s really an alien, and Asta Twelvetrees (Sara Tomko) who helps him form a deeper bond to humanity. These character interactions are a large part of what makes Resident Alien stand out in the sci-fi landscape.
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‘Resident Alien’ Ended On a Near-Pefect Note, With Room to Continue
While Resident Alien received plenty of praise during its run, it was canceled after its fourth season. To the show’s credit, it manages to wrap up most of its plot lines in the series finale “The End is Here,” as Harry ends up confronting another member of his race and deciding to return to his home planet. Despite the untimely end, Alan Tudyk floated the chance of a possible continuation during last year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
“It’s a weird goodbye because the show’s very popular. By all metrics from a different time, that would assure another season. It’s just in this climate, the TV world is changing in a big way, and I feel like because we’re canceled now, we will become an existing IP, which then could be revived. So the quickest way to get a next season is to be canceled, oddly.”
Tudyk makes a good point, as the rise of streaming services and shifts in the network television landscape means that some shows could get a new life when you least expect it. Ironically, Firefly is the perfect example as an animated revival is in the works, with Tudyk set to return alongside the rest of the cast. Resident Alien definitely deserves a similar shot, especially since its streaming numbers prove that there’s still an audience willing to tune in for Harry’s extraterrestrial hijinks.
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Nastaran Dibai, Sarah Beckett, Jenna Lamia, Christian Taylor, Emily Eslami, Donald Todd, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Njeri Brown, Aaron Wiener, Biniam Bizuneh
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Sara Tomko
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Britney Spears Reportedly Checks Into Rehab After DUI Arrest
Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly checked into rehab over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The “Oops!… I Did It Again” singer was pulled over near her home in Ventura, California, on March 4. She was released the following day, pending a court hearing in early May.
Britney Spears Reportedly Checks Into Rehab Voluntarily

On Sunday, April 12, sources told Us Weekly that the “Toxic” singer had voluntarily entered rehab weeks after she was seen laughing and dancing on a yacht with her two sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19.
Last month, an insider told the publication that the singer has been sober and has been attending AA meetings. It is not clear what prompted her sudden decision to enter rehab now.
According to a 911 audio call, the pop star’s car was seen speeding and driving “in and out of lanes.” The call operator also reported that the car was “erratic[ly] braking, swerving and driving with no tail light.”
She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 4.
Britney Has Reportedly Been Struggling With ‘Bad Habits’ For Years

In late March, another source told Us Weekly that her friends and family were treating her sobriety as a “delicate” situation.
A second source claimed that “It wasn’t a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ she would get arrested.” The insider claimed that she had been making a lot of “bad choices” since her divorce from actor Sam Asghari.
The two met on the set of her “Slumber Party” music video in 2016. He supported her through the end of her conservatorship in 2021, and they married the following year; however, he filed for divorce in 2023, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split.
Britney Spears Felt ‘Invincible’ Following The End Of Her Conservatorship

Another source claimed that she felt “invincible” ever since she was freed from her court-ordered conservatorship, which started in February 2008 and lasted about 13 years.
“She has this tendency to think she’s kind of invincible, especially since she’s been free from the conservatorship,” the source told the publication. “For a while, she felt like there were no real consequences, but lately, it’s started to catch up with her.”
One insider claimed that pills are her “real vice” and claimed that she has “been privately struggling with it for two to three years now.” They went on to state that she has “started falling back into old habits” since she stopped being drug tested following the end of her conservatorship.
Britney’s Former Lawyer Is Still Proud Of Her

After her court-appointed attorney, Samuel D. Ingham III, resigned, the “Crossroads” actress retained Mathew Rosengart to see her through the end of her conservatorship. The former federal prosecutor had her estranged father, Jamie Spears, suspended as her conservator two months before a Los Angeles judge terminated the conservatorship.
He helped her obtain several lucrative deals, including the rights to her bestselling 2023 memoir, “The Woman In Me.” He stepped down from his role the following year, after Britney and Jamie settled their court case and officially ended her conservatorship.
Mathew Rosengart Praises Britney Spears As An ‘Icon’

In a brief statement made approximately two weeks after her arrest, Rosengart told Us Weekly that it was an “honor” to work with her and said that he was certain that Britney would “take the right steps” following her arrest.
“It was my great honor to work with and protect Britney as her litigator, and I will always be proud of her and the work we did together, ranging from helping, at her request and direction, to restore her freedom, civil rights and civil liberties after a 13-year conservatorship that stripped her of those rights, to many other matters,” he said.
“Britney is and always will be an icon,” he continued. “While I do not have the facts concerning March 4, with freedom comes responsibility, and I was pleased to see that Britney will take the right steps and comply with the law. I’ll always care greatly about her and help and support her in any way I can.”
Although she deactivated her Instagram page following her arrest, it is still live as of this writing, and her videos with her sons remain up.
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Fatal Shooting Leaves One Dead In New Jersey
Authorities have launched an investigation after multiple people were shot inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union, New Jersey, on Saturday, April 11. ABC7 New York reports that gunfire erupted at the Route 22 location just before 9 p.m. local time.
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Details On Shooting At Chick-fil-A In New Jersey
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey has reportedly left one person dead. Furthermore, paramedics treated six victims for non-life-threatening injuries during a large emergency response late Saturday night. After the shooting, a man told CBS News that his girlfriend works at the Union Township location. She said a group of men entered the restaurant, went directly behind the counter, and opened gunfire multiple times. A dashboard camera video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @ghazish_ shows a masked person sprinting through the Chick-fil-A parking lot before several others rush past the car. Authorities have not confirmed whether those additional individuals played a role in the shooting.
Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting
At this time, police have not released the number of suspects or their identities, and officials have not released the identities of the victims. Lauren Farinas, a spokesperson for the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, says the investigation remains active and officials will release more information as it becomes available. Farinas also said she does not believe the incident poses an immediate ongoing threat to the public.
“While no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals this does not appear to be a random act of violence and that there is no immediate ongoing threat to the general public,” Lauren Farinas said in a statement.
Governor Mikie Sherrill Reacts To Tragic Incident
Early on Sunday, April 12, Governor Mikie Sherrill took to X to react to the tragic incident. She said authorities are working diligently to investigate the shooting and she is praying for those injured.
“I have been briefed on the shooting last night in Union Township. As local law enforcement continues their investigation, we remain in close contact with officials on the ground. My thoughts are with those who were injured in the shooting, and with their families. I am grateful to our first responders for their swift action and continued efforts to keep the community safe.”
I have been briefed on the shooting last night in Union Township. As local law enforcement continues their investigation, we remain in close contact with officials on the ground.
My thoughts are with those who were injured in the shooting, and with their families.
I am…
— Governor Mikie Sherrill (@GovSherrillNJ) April 12, 2026
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Yaya Mayweather Reacts To Jayda Cheaves & Dess Dior Fight
Yaya Mayweather is sharing her thoughts after viral footage surfaced online showing Jayda Cheaves and Dess Dior involved in an altercation in a nightclub on Saturday night. The incident went down after the ladies attended Mariah The Scientist’s concert In Atlanta on April 11, where Dess also performed.
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Yaya Mayweather Enters the Chat After Viral Video Shows Jayda Cheaves & Dess Dior In Altercation
A viral video has taken over social media showing Jayda Cheaves and Dess Dior getting into a heated altercation. Reactions are pouring in as fans patiently wait for both of the ladies to set the record straight on what went down. In the middle of it all, Yaya Mayweather came through with her thoughts on the situation. She dropped a post on X (formerly Twitter) giving Dess props for how she handled things and even joked that she held her own just like her dad Floyd Mayweather does in the ring. “Dess was in the club straight walking s**t down… ok dess mayweather “ Yaya wrote.
Jayda Wayda Drops THIS Video Amid Speculation
As of right now, neither Jayda or Dess has addressed the situation. However, Jayda had fans speculating whether she cleared the air after she shared a video on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, April 12. The clip shows her and Dess vibing to Dess’ new single, ‘Different Pages,’ in the back of a car. Jayda sits on Dess’ lap and sings every word, but it’s unclear whether the footage was filmed before or after the altercation.
Social Media Pops OFF With Reactions
Even though it’s unclear whether Jayda’s video with Dess came before or after the altercation, folks online still flooded The Shade Room’s comment section with reactions. Some said they love that Jayda stays unbothered no matter what, while others gave Dess props for always holding her bestie down.
Instagram user @terrryreloaded wrote, “Back to regular programming 👏🔥🔥”
Instagram user @immaaashhhole wrote, “I’m just glad she has Dess…everyone needs a friend that rides for them.”
While Instagram user @blbbritney88 wrote, “Every bestie can’t fight just need 1 hitta 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🥰🤏🏾. Love this.”
Then Instagram user @bombshell_416 wrote, “I just wanna know how Jayda ended up in a headlock.”
Another Instagram user @iamagneznye wrote, “Jayda is that girl. Protect your energy babygirl, some girls out there just envy for no reason.”
Instagram user @manefestnlashee1 wrote, “Love how unbothered she is.”
Then another Instagram user @b_who_smooth wrote, “They said Dess was lining them up she the barber.”
Finally, Instagram user @lavernthequeenb wrote, “Trust and believe it was some jealous, hating females smh.”
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Kristin Cavallari Gets Real About Dating Younger Men
Kristin Cavallari has no issues with age-gap relationships.
“I love this era for us!” Cavallari, 39, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, April 11, after being asked about the trend of younger men dating older women. “I think older women are just more confident in their skin. Not as many games and not afraid to ask for what they need/want.”
She continued, “I think, for women, it’s just really fun and traditionally a little ‘bad,’ which just makes it even more fun. I love seeing us breaking rules, ladies.”
Cavallari dated TikTok star Mark Estes for seven months in 2024 despite their 13-year age difference, which she later admitted contributed to their split.
“It’s hard because I broke up with Mark because I just know long-term it’s not right,” she said on an October 2024 episode of her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast. “It’s not because of love lost or something bad happened. No one cheated. No one was mean. No one did anything. Those breakups are always the hardest I think because it’s almost easier if the guy does something that makes you hate him.”
Cavallari added at the time, “Mark has been nothing but so sweet and so supportive. He’s always been there. He’s been the best boyfriend I’ve ever had. I just know long-term he needs to experience life.”
Cavallari was previously married to retired football star Jay Cutler, with whom she shares three kids, from 2013 to 2020. In the years since her divorce, Cavallari has been candid about her willingness to re-enter the dating pool.
“I’m not looking. For the last year or so, dating has not been a priority,” she exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month. “Honestly, even if I met Mr. Right today, I don’t know how he would fit into my life at the moment.”

According to Cavallari, her life is “full right now” between raising her kids and her work commitments.
“I realistically have every other weekend … when my kids were at their dad’s house,” the Uncommon James founder said. “I had a whole weekend to myself. I could do whatever I wanted. I didn’t have to see anybody, and I loved that. I’m not ready to give that up. I really value alone time. That’s how I recharge my batteries.”
Cavallari also recently reunited with her high school friends on Roku’s Laguna Beach reunion special. Costar Talan Torriero, for his part, is hopeful that Cavallari will eventually find The One.
“She obviously has a very high standard, and she has a very long, long list for what she looks for in a guy,” Torreiro, 39, told Us in a separate interview earlier this month. “[But] she’s a catch, right? I mean, she’s successful. She’s beautiful. She’s got a great relationship with her kids. She’s just got it going on. I understand why her list is so long. She deserves to find that guy, and I know she will. It’s around the corner.”
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Swap Your Dated Jean Jacket for a Mindy Kaling-Approved Style
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Just when we thought we had a handle on the Great Jeans Debate (skinnies versus wide-leg pairs), another denim dilemma began flooding our feed. According to Gen Z, fashion influencers and stylists, jean jackets are out. Or at least the cropped, fitted versions millennials tend to rock every spring. Rather than ditching the versatile layer entirely, there is an updated alternative that has already been approved by Mindy Kaling. Relaxed, button-up shirt styles keep your transitional outfits from looking dated.
Although old habits die hard, the Emmiol Denim Oversized Long-Sleeve Button Down is easy enough to work into your spring wardrobe. The medium blue shade makes it just as versatile as your tried-and-true jean jacket, but the loose fit and structured collar give it an elevated, modern spin — sort of like the also-trendy chore coat. With its sleek, casual-cool design, this Amazon find closely resembles the style that Kaling wore on Ike Barinholtz’s podcast, “Funny You Ask.” But while the actress’ Blazé Milano denim shirt costs upwards of $400 (it’s $423 on sale), this one is just $37.
Get the Emmiol Denim Oversized Long-Sleeve Button Down for $37 (originally $59) on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.
The cotton-blend material means the denim button-down won’t leave you sweating on 70-degree days. It’s breathable, but still heavy enough to fight off that seasonal chill (or save you from shivering in the air conditioning come summertime). And, while you could easily pair this piece with a fit-and-flare or floral maxi, doing so might send a signal that you (like Us) are a woman of the 1900s (the cool kids are all wearing cardigans with dresses this year). A trendier look would be to style your denim button-down with tailored or linen trousers, Bermuda shorts or do as Kaling did and coordinate it with jeans of the same shade.
No matter how you choose to style this under-$4o pick, you won’t be disappointed by your purchase. This versatile number has garnered tons of rave reviews, with many praising its quality and versatility.
“This shirt feels very high quality, it’s structured and thick,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “It sits a little lower than the waist line so it’ll look good with dress pants and with jeans. I can’t wait to wear it all year long!!”
“LOVE,” said another happy shopper. “Fits so well. It’s the perfect in between of a regular fit and oversized, so I feel like it’s easy to pair with jeans or leggings! Great quality and I love the color! I also have unbuttoned it and worn it as a little jacket. It’s cute both ways!”
It’s also worth noting that this jacket style isn’t just ‘in’ — the breezy fit also makes it extra comfy, so you won’t have to worry about slipping on something stiff before heading out the door. Kaling clearly knows what’s up when it comes to spring-ready layers, and we’re ready to follow her lead. . . for a little less than that designer price tag.
Add the Emmiol Denim Oversized Long-Sleeve Button Down to your cart and freshen up your warm-weather ensembles. When the compliments start to roll in (from people your age as well as from too-cool teens), you can credit Us for the tip!
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Early 2000s Fashion Is Trending Ahead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
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We’re less than a month away from the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which means it’s time to overhaul your closet. In all seriousness, I’ve revisited the original movie so many times and realized that many of the fashions featured then are coming back in style — like cerulean blue, bubble dresses and more. I wish I had kept some of those early 2000s staples. That said, the modern versions are so much better. Refresh your wardrobe in preparation for the movie with our favorite early aughts fashions that are back in style. Miranda Priestly would take notice!
The Devil Wears Prada Fashion Trends Making a Comeback
Cerulean Blue
1. Our Favorite: It’s still up for debate whether Miranda Priestly approved of cerulean. To avoid her wrath, this chunky oversized sweater makes chill nights at home extra comfy.
2. Dress for Success: Want to look instantly elegant? Grab these wide-leg pants in cerulean blue and you’ll own every room you walk into.
3. Beach-Ready: Cerulean blue is a divine choice for vacations, especially when it comes to swimwear. This sporty-chic one-piece might become your favorite suit of all time.
4. Miranda-Approved: If Miranda Priestly wore cerulean blue, it would 100% be this silk button-down blouse that’s equal parts professional and fun.
Florals for Spring…(Groundbreaking)
5. Our Favorite: You don’t need to be completely swathed in blossoms to participate in the florals trend. The dainty embroidered flowers on these Abercrombie jeans add a little spring flair to your average denim.
6. Prettiest Blouse: This dainty floral blouse is so flattering — and joy-inducing — you’ll want to wear it year-round (and you should!).
7. Evening Blooms: Florals take on a sophisticated aura in this high-neck silk slip dress that looks and feels totally timeless.
8. Peek-a-Boo: Little floral accents can complete your springtime outfit. If you aren’t a fan of floral prints, opt for these beautiful blooming earrings.
Bubble Dresses
9. Our Favorite: The girly bubble dress trend is made modern with this color-block drop waist design. Pair it with kitten heels for a night out on the town — or to go see The Devil Wears Prada 2.
10. Tres Chic: Between the full skirt, large polka-dot pattern and rose neckline, a lot is going on with this mini dress, but it all blends seamlessly together. Total Andy vibes!
11. Street Style Goddess: The bubble dress silhouette takes on a casual energy with this denim style. While the bottom maintains its flouncy silhouette, the structured shoulders and statement zipper make this a wearable work of art.
12. Easy Breezy: When you’re running late, you’ll be glad you have this strapless bubble dress you can slip into in seconds. It’s a foolproof outfit!
Bootcut Jeans
13. Our Favorite: I have a feeling Andy Sachs’ favorite jean style hasn’t changed much in 20 years. A quality bootcut style can last in your closet for decades!
14. Forever Classic: Levi’s jeans never go out of style, especially this high-rise bootcut silhouette.
15. Deep Dark: Indigo washes tend to be the most slimming. This elevated pair from Quince has a bit of stretch, so you’ll stay comfy from morning to night.
16. A Total Steal: A reliable pair of jeans for $35? Sign Us up! We’re buying multiple washes while the price is that low.
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Keanu Reeves’ New 83-Minute Thriller Is Apple TV’s Latest Streaming Hit
From director Paul Greengrass‘ pulse-racing The Lost Bus, starring Hollywood icon Matthew McConaughey and Barbie‘s America Ferrera, to Joseph Kosinski‘s fast-paced sports drama F1, Apple TV has a great recent history of delivering critically acclaimed movies. In fact, the two mentioned were Academy Award nominees at this year’s 98th ceremony, with F1 earning a nod for the coveted Best Picture prize, and even walking out victorious in the Best Sound category.
Sadly, the streamer’s latest feature-length project has failed to have the same impact as the aforementioned duo. The film in question is Outcome, the latest directorial effort from Jonah Hill, which stars the ever-brilliant Keanu Reeves as Reef Hawk, the world’s biggest movie star who takes a hiatus from the industry after struggling with heroin addiction. Ready to make a comeback, Reef’s chances of redemption are hurt when a reputation-destroying video surfaces. Sadly, the initial response from critics to Outcome has been disappointing.
Dubbed “streaming filler” by one critic, with another saying, “Jonah Hill’s new movie rarely has anything of value to say,” Outcome has earned a terrible 25% score, from 24 reviews at the time of writing, on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, which marks Reeves’ lowest score for a film since 2018’s Replica. Writing for Collider, Nate Richard scored the film just 4/10 in his review, writing, “It moves at too quick a pace to leave much of an impact, and it’s a bit of a tonal nightmare. Hill has already proven himself as a director, but Outcome was a strange yet bold choice to make as his second narrative film.” Despite this, the film is at least proving an instant hit on Apple TV, as it has risen past the likes of F1 and the Elizabeth Olsen-led fantasy rom-com Eternity to take the top spot on the U.S. streaming charts.
Who Else Stars in ‘Outcome’?
As Hill’s second narrative feature as a director, following the release of the skateboarding dramedy mid90s in 2018, Outcome was written by the Wolf of Wall Street star alongside Ezra Woods, with producer credits going the way of Hill, Matt Dines, and Alison Goodwin. The rest of the cast includes Matt Bomer, Cameron Diaz, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade, Atsuko Okatsuka, Roy Wood, Jr., Welker White, Kaia Gerber, Ivy Wolk, and even Hollywood icon Martin Scorsese as a washed-up talent agent.
Outcome is streaming on Apple TV. Stay tuned for more streaming stories.
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April 10, 2026
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Sydney Sweeney Box Office Flop Is HBO’s Number One New Movie
By Jonathan Klotz
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Sydney Sweeney had a rough 2025 at the box office, culminating in the launch of a new franchise following the success of The Housemaid. Her earlier flop, Christy, a biopic about the life of American boxer Christy Martin, was a complete bomb in theaters.
Now that it’s on HBO Max, Sweeney’s home turf thanks to Euphoria, it debuted as the number one movie on the streamer, finally finding success away from the big screen. It’s also continuing the trend for Sweeney of two steps backwards for every one step forward her career takes.
Sydney Sweeney Comes Out Swinging

Christy seems like an odd choice for Sydney Sweeney. It’s about the boxing champion, who fought in the first female boxing main event on pay-per-view, the first female boxer on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and easily the most popular female boxer of the 90s. Her rise was sudden, thanks in part to legendary promoter Don King (The Walking Dead’s Chad Coleman), and the support of her husband, James (Ben Foster, who was born to play creeps like James Martin). It’s the latter that led to the downfall of her career and nearly cost her life.
The meat of Christy’s story isn’t the boxing career; it’s the abusive, codependent relationship with James, which is especially difficult as Christy’s a lesbian. Closeted to start with, but that doesn’t stop James from going to extreme lengths to retain his control over her. Drugs, sex, blackmail videos, you name it, James does it, right down to attempted murder. It’s an awkward mashup of underdog sports movie and terrifying domestic abuse that doesn’t quite work, but it’s not Sweeney’s fault.
Christy Is A Tough Story For Hollywood

Christy Martin goes against Sweeney’s public image as a blonde bombshell with great jeans. It’s the same as her earlier film, Reality, about Reality Winner’s interrogation by the FBI for her role as a national security whistleblower. These are not glamorous roles, and Sweeney does her best to bring them to life, but in the case of Christy, she’s undercut by a confused script, and going up against the underrated acting powerhouse that is Ben Foster is a task for any performer.
No one was surprised when Christy bombed at the box office with a haul of only $2 million. Fresh off the “great jeans” scandal, the film became a lightning rod for a culture war, with one side boycotting and the other showing no interest in a film about a lesbian boxer. It was a no-win situation, which, at the end of the day, with the film’s arrival on streaming, ultimately meant nothing. Anyone can now stream it no matter their personal feelings on the actress, in the privacy of their own home, and without paying movie theater prices, which means a lot of Sweeney fans are now checking it out, and a lot of her detractors are now hate-watching.

At the end of the day, it’s a lot of online discourse over a film that’s ultimately, decent. Christy isn’t the best boxing movie, it’s not the best movie about domestic violence, but it is a close examination of the fascinating life of Christy Martin, who today, is living her best life as an out lesbian with her partner, and given the hell she endured to get there, you can’t help but cheer for her. As for Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria Season 3 is about to debut, so you might want to stay off social media for a few days.
Christy is now streaming on HBO Max.
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Why Theo James Thinks Having a Son Is ‘Terrifying’
Theo James had certain fears about becoming a boy dad.
“Capitalism is the dominant force and if you are celebrated, no matter what you are, if you are stinking rich and driving around in flash cars [that] has been epitomized by Trumpism and everything that goes with that,” James, 41, said on the Wednesday, April 8, episode of Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show, referencing the cultural influence of President Donald Trump. “It’s terrifying having a son because people get lured into this idea very easily.”
He continued, “You don’t have to be ‘hyperwoke,’ but it’s about a base level of empathy and some semblance of morality. I think now that isn’t cool. It’s not cool to talk about those things. It’s cool to be like, ‘F*** you, I earn loads of cash.’ But, at the end of the day, there’s a deep emptinessiness within that as we all know and eventually all those people will find out.”
James and his wife, Ruth Kearney, welcomed their son in late 2023. (The couple also share a daughter, who was born in 2021.)
“We have a 4-month-old. We’re in the thick of it,” James said at the Emmy Awards in January 2024, confirming that Kearney, 41, gave birth months earlier. “We have a daughter and then a 4-month-old son.”
James and Kearney, who have been married since 2018, have not publicly revealed their children’s names and maintain a private family life. As they remain out of the public eye, James is hopeful to raise his son without the influence of toxic masculinity.
“I [also] try and have conversations with my friends and be open about mental health and if you’re struggling with things,” James said on Wednesday’s episode. “I think it’s super important because mental health affects a lot of men.”
The White Lotus alum further believes that toxic masculinity “comes down to a fact of an unclear identity.”
“They feel untethered, reduced. I think the misogyny comes from lots of successful, strong women around them. They don’t know how to deal with that,” he speculated. “They’re confused by who they are or who they should be, and the easiest thing to do is to latch on to something [whether it’s] money, going to the gym a lot of telling people to ‘go f*** themselves.’ That’s easy.”
A man’s identity can also affect body image, which James believed is “a problem.”
“It constantly evolves and changes when we talk about men, obviously, women have dealt with it for thousands of years and they continue to do so,” James acknowledged. “With men, I think the idea of, and again it goes into this kind of toxic masculinity thing about identity and forming identity through your body [where] you have to be bigger and more muscular, more swole.”
Entertainment
Brad Pitt’s Weirdest Fantasy Epic Is Officially a Sleeper Hit on HBO Max
While David Fincher is typically associated with dark thrillers, arguably his most acclaimed movie, The Social Network, is a psychological comedy-drama. In fact, another of his gut-wrenching thrillers, Gone Girl, is funnier than most viewers might remember. What this proves is that Fincher’s talents are still rather underrated, despite the highly acclaimed career that he has cultivated so far. But his biggest creative leap, both in terms of scale and ambition, has to be a fantasy epic that combines sweeping romance with character-focused drama and American history. It was the recipient of several Oscar nominations over 15 years ago, but is rarely counted among Fincher’s top movies even though it’s displaying its staying power this week on streaming.
It reunited the filmmaker with his Se7en star Brad Pitt and also featured Cate Blanchett, Mahershala Ali, and Taraji P. Henson. The movie grossed $335 million worldwide against a reported budget of approximately $165 million. Why was it more expensive than, say, Interstellar? Well, because Fincher used cutting-edge digital aging techniques throughout the film, years before the technology became mainstream with Captain America: Civil War and The Irishman. In fact, Fincher movie was released two years before Tron: Legacy, which is remembered for being one of the earliest Hollywood movies to experiment with digital de-aging.
David Fincher’s Epic Holds an Oscars Record
We’re talking, of course, about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Written by Forrest Gump screenwriter Eric Roth, the film tells the fantastical story of a man who ages in reverse — going from an old man to a young child while experiencing all the heartbreak and euphoria of life. The movie received mostly positive reviews and is now sitting at a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The website’s consensus reads, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an epic fantasy tale with rich storytelling backed by fantastic performances.” The movie earned a leading 13 nominations at the 81st Academy Awards, including Fincher’s first in the Best Director category. It also remains notable for being the first film entirely shot using digital cameras to be nominated in the Best Cinematography category at the Oscars. According to FlixPatrol, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was among the most-watched movies on the global HBO Max chart this week. Fincher’s all set to reunite with Pitt for this year’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
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December 25, 2008
- Runtime
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166 minutes
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