Let’s​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ face it. These kinds of events are so tragic that they almost seem to stop time. The aftermath of such incidents is a complete revolution of the news, a massive crying spree of fans, and a rethinking of what fame, death, and the risky ride mean. Celebrities from the movies, music, or even royal families are the first ones to teach us through their passing that fate is the final equalizer. To put it differently, these are the top 10 most shocking celebrity car ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌crashes.

10. Ryan Dunn

One of the ill MTV Jackass stunt performers, Ryan Dunn, was living fast, and he unfortunately did not make it out alive. In 2011, Dunn’s Porsche was out of control as he was going at nearly 130 mph, and after the crash, he and the passenger in the car died. A toxicology report later confirmed that the entertainer had been drinking heavily on the night of the crash. The passing of Dunn was the shock of the Jackass series and a wake-up call to all the people who do not practice road safety that it can happen to them in a moment.

9. Jayne Mansfield

One could count on the fingers of one hand the stars that shone as brightly as Jayne Mansfield and faded just as abruptly, if not more. Mansfield was the 1950s and early 60’s golden era of Hollywood crash model with a sharp tongue and eye-popping looks. Her demise came in 1967 when her Buick Electra ran into the back of a tractor-trailer on a foggy highway in Louisiana. The impact killed Mansfield, her chauffeur, and another adult immediately, while her three children, one of whom is the future SVU star Mariska Hargitay, survived against all odds. The tragic fatality led to the invention of the “Mansfield bar,” a safety device now installed on trucks to prevent such underride crashes.

8. Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly was Hollywood royalty years before she actually became a princess. Famous for her elegance and enduring beauty, Kelly’s fairy-tale existence ended tragically in 1982. Driving on a treacherous road in La Turbie, Monaco, she had a stroke, lost control of her car, and swerved off a cliff with her daughter as a passenger. Kelly passed away the next day at 52. Her death saddened the fans and the royal family as well, making one of cinema’s shining stars a casualty of beauty lost too early.

7. Paul Walker

When Paul Walker passed away in 2013, it was tragically ironic. The Fast & Furious actor, known for his car enthusiasm on and off the set, was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT that sped out of control, crashed into a light pole, and exploded into flames. Both Walker and driver Roger Rodas were instantly killed. The news stunned worldwide fans and brought production on Furious 7 to a standstill. The movie was later finished and dedicated to Walker, whose untimely death was one of the most poignant moments in contemporary Hollywood history.

6. Princess Diana

On the night of August 31, 1997, the whole world seemed to be in shock. The “People’s Princess,” Princess Diana, lost her life in a terrible car crash in Paris’s Alma Tunnel after a high-speed chase by the paparazzi. Diana, Dodi Fayed, and the driver, Henri Paul, were killed in the crash; only a bodyguard survived. Diana was only 36 years old. Her funeral, which was broadcast live, was watched by a total of 2.5 billion people. The death of the princess incited global mourning and anger at the media, which constantly invaded her privacy. The unfortunate event changed the way the press and the public perceive the privacy of celebrities.

5. James Dean

James Dean’s death in 1955 not only emotionally shocked Hollywood but also, in a sense, immortalized him. With only 24 years under his belt, the star of “Rebel Without a Cause” was on his way to a race in California in his silver Porsche 550 Spyder, also known as “Little Bastard,” when he collided with another car at an intersection. He died almost at the scene. From then on, he became a symbol of youthful rebellion and beautiful tragedy. Up to this point, there are still whispers of the so-called curse of his Porsche wreckage, which, supposedly, caused several fatal accidents thereafter.

4. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes

Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the spirited and loud member of TLC, was gone in a manner of a tragedy in 2002 while she was at a spiritual retreat in Honduras. She was driving her SUV, and when she saw that she had to avoid the other car, she turned, lost control, and her car overturned several times. Lopes was thrown from the vehicle and died on the spot. Her unexpected death led to the disappearance of an era in TLC and left a void in the music industry that has not been filled. During her last days, she was filming a documentary about her life, a scary movie that captured her dying moments.

3. Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock’s paintings were turbulent, passionate, and unbridled, and so was his life. The innovative abstract painter died in 1956 when his car ran into a tree while he drove home drunk in East Hampton, New York. He was only 44. There was also a passenger who died in the accident. Pollock’s death shocked the art world, shortening the career of an artist who had reshaped modern art. His creativity and brashness endure, but his tale serves as a poignant reminder of how self-destructive tendencies can ruin genius.

2. Billy Martin

Billy Martin, the explosive and vibrant New York Yankees manager, was just as fiery off the field as on it. He died in a pickup truck crash on Christmas Day in 1989 following a night of heavy drinking. The truck he was in slipped off a road, which was covered with ice, and went down the side of a hill. Martin’s death shocked the baseball world as he was only 61 years old and his demise was sudden and of a tragic nature, thus taking away one of the most alive in the sport in an unexpected way.

1. Queen Astrid of Belgium

The very first and most dramatic royal tragedies happened in 1935. Among the royals, Queen Astrid of Belgium was known for her beauty and kind nature, and was riding with her husband, King Leopold III, on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland when the king lost control of the car they were driving in. The car hit a tree, and Astrid was thrown out of the vehicle. She died on the spot. News of her death spread through the whole of Europe within a few hours due to a student photographer who was ready for the job and one of the earliest overnight flights in Swiss history. The accident led to a nationwide mourning and was one of the first global instances of shared grief.

From Hollywood to the palace, these unfortunate events emphasize that fame does not prevent one from destiny. In each story, there is a lesson about losing, being irresponsible, and the temporary nature of the human condition. These incidents not only made the front pages; they changed how we see celebrities, danger, and death. Because it really does not matter how bright the star is, one accident can change everything.

If​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you happen to be like me, Netflix’s “Leaving Soon” list release moment is as if the list is only for me. It looks like the streaming gods are intentionally erasing my planned watchlist. In fact, it is just the moment when you have made a decision to re-watch that safe show or at last start the movie your friends have been urging you to watch, the show disappears without a trace. It appears that July and October 2025 will be two months to say farewell in a particularly cruel way to a great mixture of loved, hidden gems, and all-time favorite titles. Thus, if these gems happen to disappear for an indefinite period, here are 10 movies and shows that you cannot miss watching before their departure, starting from the lowest to the highest number, as suspense makes everything ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌better.

10. Wynonna Earp

If you are a fan of the supernatural genre, this is definitely a show you should watch. Wynonna Earp, the quirky cult-fantasy-Western, is soon to be off the shelves and on Netflix, July 26. The show, across its four seasons, offers demon-hunting, witty one-liners, and touching familial relationships. It is one of those series that never got the recognition in the mainstream that it surely deserves, and yet it is a total find for anyone who seeks a combination of action, love, and a quirky sense of humor. Catch it before it moves on.

9. Thanksgiving

If you are a lover of horror films, then this is good news for you as we are breaking the news of the sad departure from Netflix of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving, which will be gone on August 17. This present-day slasher not only serves the viewers with gore, but it is also a wickedly funny and self-aware piece. Situated in Plymouth, Massachusetts, it turns holiday pandemonium into utter chaos. Roth’s loving horror homage to the greats reveals that sometimes being very serious about it is exactly what makes it effective. So you’d better see it before the time slot changes without you noticing.

8. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

One can be sure of this that George Miller’s Furiosa—the fantastic, revenge-tragic the very violent Mad Max: Fury Road series—the prequel is fast leaving Netflix and streaming services on July 16. Anya Taylor-Joy does an amazing job in the dark tale of vengeance, while Chris Hemsworth brings a deviously delightful villain gesture to life. Furiosa is a powerful argument that prequels can go beyond merely unfolding the original narrative; in fact, they then enrich it. So if you are into crazy post-apocalyptic disasters, make your move before Furiosa leaves.

7. Dune: Part Two

The second chapter of Dune: Part Two is scheduled to leave Netflix on July 1, so make sure to watch it before then. Denis Villeneuve’s epic follow-up goes beyond in almost every sense what the first film had: the visuals, the storytelling, the ambition. It is cerebral sci-fi of the highest order – grand, thoughtful, and staying with you for a long time. In fact, whichever side of the fence you are on, the fights or the philosophical undercurrents, make sure that this one is not lost among the sands.

6. Obsessed

Should you wish to watch a tension- and drama-filled, classic old-fashioned thriller, then you should definitely watch Obsessed. The movie, which stars Beyoncé and Idris Elba, is about a married couple whose life is turned upside down by a delusional coworker who becomes dangerously obsessed with one of them. It is highly intense, dramatic, and totally takes your breath away, exactly what you need for a popcorn movie night. Watch it before the time of its expiration, which is July 1.

5. The Squid and the Whale

Baumbach, Noah, with his The Squid and the Whale, perhaps has made the hardest-hitting, uncompromising movie of all time about the breakdown of the family unit. Divorce through the eyes of children baffled by it is what the movie gets to with the best performances in the careers of Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney. It is merciless, very funny in a dark way, and deeply heartbreaking. This indie gem should not be allowed to take its leave before the 1st of July.

4. Do the Right Thing

Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing is ageless—a searing, beautiful look at race, community, and conflict on one hot Brooklyn day. Its strength is its unwillingness to preach or oversimplify, but rather to force you to sit with the unease. One of those films that every cinema fan needs to see at least once. Get out July 1, don’t miss it.

3. The Twilight Saga

Indeed, Twilight. Love it, loathe it, or ironically love it, there is no denying its cultural relevance. All five are departing from Netflix on July 1, so here’s your opportunity to return to the sparkling vamps, over-the-top drama, and nostalgic early-2000s angst. Watch solo or with friends for laughs, and it’s a surefire nostalgia.

2. Empire Records

“Damn the man, save the Empire!” is still the best ’90s comfort film of all time. It is a story about revolt, friendship, and the power of music, set in a record store that is about to be taken over by a corporation. With the great soundtrack and lovable misfit characters, it is no surprise that it has become a cult classic. See it until October 23 if you want to experience a retro viewing.

1. Mission: Impossible Series

Along with the theme music. Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series is the best one in the action genre and is therefore followed by crazy stunts, unexpected twists, and barely heroic situations. All five parts will be off Netflix in October, so you cannot spare the time better than this if you want to do a marathon. If you are revisiting the classics or watching them for the first time, this is peak action cinema.

So, gather the snacks that you will need, call your binge friends, and press play, because your Netflix queue will be very different when these shows disappear.

Usually,​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ one of the top films or TV shows is that single which changes your whole perspective of the world so radically that you cannot restrain your amazement and say, “Wait… what just happened?” These stories, which somehow ridicule logic and only target the absurd, possess a peculiar attractiveness to them; contrary to the fact that they are not functioning in a usual way, they remain with you. Recognizing their strangeness, this is a list of the nine most puzzling, incomprehensible, and captivating visual ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌experiences.

9. Hostage (2025)

Hostage is a political thriller on Netflix full of sarcastic remarks, and you want to figure out the plot only to find out that it is something else entirely. The story is a magnificent muddle of confusion: Mrs. Prime Minister gets kidnapped during a secret mission, the son of the French President is carrying some encrypted laptops, but nobody is interested, and global leaders are pretending that they are lost, as if they didn’t know where their next important meeting was. It is absurd, it doesn’t make any sense, and yet it totally captivates you. Hostage is the outcome of the mix of the gorgeous images and the total logic breakdown, a “beautiful nonsense” you keep looking at, although your mind keeps protesting.

8. Mad God (2022)

Mad God, made by the legendary stop-motion master Phil Tippett over a period of 35 years, is more of an expedition into the nightmares of someone else than a film. It is completely silent, has no story, and is absolutely insane, which is why it is amazing. A hooded stranger travels through a rotting world of deformed puppets and frightening monsters, with each shot being more horrifying than the previous one. The film is a combination of art, horror, and insanity all in one single hypnotic fever dream. To view it is to surrender to the depths of the subconscious, a place one may never fully leave, but which will haunt one forever.

7. Persona (1966)

Ingmar Bergman’s Persona is still among the most puzzling and deeply psychological works of art in the film category. After throwing at the viewer some downright shocking images of a crucifixion, a dead animal, and a corpse, it switches to the portrayal of the relationship between a nurse and her mute patient, an actress who has lost her ability to speak. Afterwards, the movie goes beyond its own borders with the film burning, the storyline getting mixed up, and the truth being smashed. What is real? Who is who? Does everything exist or not? Persona is a riot of ghosts, brains, and stubbornly multilayered.

6. Annihilation (2018)

Alex Garland’s Annihilation is a noisy cocktail of the genres sci-fi, horror, and existential terror. The Shimmer is a place where the laws of physics and biology that we know are changed. So, a team of scientists entered the zone to find out the truth. When Portman, as the character, sees her doppelganger of weird perfection, there is no room for reason. You have to question identity, reality, and even the reason for evolution. It is a beautiful movie, but also a terrifying one, and it is mind-boggling as well. It is better to see it twice, the first time to follow the story and the second time with the confusion.

5. Mulholland Drive (2001)

David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive is a film that breaks the rules of any kind. The film noir whodunit that it is at first soon became a dreamlike nightmare of fragmented identities, false memories, and madness. Naomi Watts, as the actress whose reality is between fantasy and nightmare and thus blurring, does an excellent job. A dream? A delusion? Both? Lynch never provides the answer because Mulholland Drive is not about the answer. It’s about the feeling.

4. Tenet (2020)

Tenet is a wild, edgy, and cool spy thriller by Christopher Nolan that more or less feels like a scientific puzzle. The film revolves around “time inversion” situations, where characters interact as if one is going forward and the other is going backward in time. The hero, figuring out that he’s the one from the future who’s actually writing the script, may very well give you a brain-in-a-blender effect. Simply put, Tenet is awesome, impressive, and quite a complicated mess of sorts; it’s not something you understand, it’s an impression that you get, and that impression is a wonderful kind of confusion.

3. Inception (2010)

While Tenet was a time-related theme, Inception treated the same theme through dreams that were nested inside each other. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Cobb is the leader of an operation that delves into the subconscious, mixing dream with reality on every level. And the spinning top: it is always spinning, never falling, and continually creating arguments. Is he aware? Still dreaming? Both? Nolan purposely keeps it ambiguous, thus turning the explanation into a riddle that lasts even after the credits are done.

2. Donnie Darko (2001)

Not many films could combine teenage rage, time travel, and absolute terror of existence in such a way as Donnie Darko did. The protagonist, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, sees a giant rabbit that tells him the end of the world, and to his astonishment, everything that happens is very tightly related to fate, other dimensions, and whether he is a lunatic or a genius. The movie keeps telling us that it never provides a direct answer, but keeps coming back to its own riddles. Donnie Darko is a dark, depressive, and eternally debatable one of the most atypical and complex pieces of the past that has amassed a cult-following.

1. The Insanity of Short Films

Maybe shorts were the first to bring the anarchist idea to the film industry. In most cases, these directors choose to use these small-scale projects as their way of showing their most unusual and ambitious ideas, which, in general, are limited by factors like runtime or sometimes even by logic. Actually, shorts kind of have the whole surreal thing to themselves, whether it be Maya Deren’s Meshes of the Afternoon or Don Hertzfeldt’s funny and absurd Rejected (“My spoon is too big!”). There are also Stant Brakhage’s The Act of Seeing with One’s Own Eyes, which revolutionizes the concept of an autopsy film, and Chris Marker’s La Jetée, a love story told only through still photographs.

They do not take much time to present to the audience what creative freedom and delightful confusion can be found in feature-length ones. Sometimes the best stories are completely illogical, and that happens to be their strength. If a film leaves you confused, laughing your amazement, or silently staring at the credits with astonishment, it is not a defeat; it is art. Because, in the cinema universe, confusion can be the most delightful of emotions.

If​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you are the type of person who enjoys comedy, then you are obliged to come and look because the year 2024 has been one of the best years for stand-up in the last years. We can say one thing for that year – the rebranding of the big stars was the one thing we saw alongside the very powerful entrance of the new faces, and we might even add that some of the specials made us laugh, groan, and even shed a tear. It was a year filled with biting social commentary and absolute insanity, which in turn proved that stand-up is still evolving in a bizarre but brilliant way. Why don’t we make a list of the top 10 comedy specials of 2024, starting from the bottom, just to keep the suspense alive? ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌

10. Ali Wong – Single Lady (Netflix, 59 min)

Honestly, I don’t think Ali Wong will ever be beaten in the foreseeable future with the way she keeps turning brutal honesty into comedy gold. Her drama with the divorce is the focus of Single Lady, where one gets to see an uncut glimpse of life, money, and power through the eyes of someone who has definitely made her way and can now say whatever she wants. Across every story, Wong’s confidence is there, and you can feel her being a perfect blend of sharp and chill in her delivery. It is a very funny, at times brutal, a little bit of a cry, and absolutely Ali Wong at her best.

9. Langston Kerman – Bad Poetry (Netflix, 50 min)

Langston Kerman is an extremely rare breed of a comedian, who gives nothing away in his appearance but is fiercely intelligent and masterful in his execution, with literally every line. He invites the viewers into the confounded territories of his mind with Bad Poetry and then quickly turns the surreal commentary into a subtle story with a deceivingly calm tone. Kerman’s finding weirdness not only funny but also in some way profound is evident whether he is doing an on-the-spot sermon of cringe-worthy voicemails or delving into the themes of identity and absurdity.

8. Ramy Youssef – More Feelings (Max, 55 min)

One of the most illuminating and thoughtful moments of comedy that Ramy Youssef could ever bring to the stage is More Feelings, a quite addictive show with almost 55 minutes long. Youssef, in his role, comes off as a mixture of a comic and a cognitive psychologist, and the show, in its core, is an investigation of faith, politics, guilt, and the growth cycle. The tone of Youssef is like a cozy night chat with an old buddy, but the punchiness he makes usually hits the target. Christopher Storer, the director, just gets it spot on with the closeness, and this, without a doubt, is the most deeply human special of this year.

7. Kyle Kinane – Dirt Nap (YouTube, 72 min)

The gist of the story of Kinane’s cat that Kinane starts his Dirt Nap is quickly left behind, and the stand-up turns into an existential voyage where aging, politics, and life during a pandemic are dealt with. His work is that of a philosopher half in a beer-guzzling raconteur, and he is also half wisdom, half nonsense. Kinane’s style of loose-limbed should have failed, but actually, it works because he is the kind of rare comedian who can make even the most ludicrous side-track seem to be of great importance.

6. Courtney Pauroso – Vanessa 5000 (Dropout, 64 min)

Pauroso’s special, Vanessa 5000, by all means, is the most innovative stand-up of the year. As a machine with the traits of a female over-the-top, whose programming breaks down bit by bit, Pauroso eventually takes a ridiculous proposition and makes it an emotional meltdown of the highest order. The mix of clowning, body humor, and heartbreak elements in the work makes it something very special in the field of stand-up. It is quite unsettling, yet very funny and also very memorable, a show that refuses to be pigeonholed and which demonstrates the potential of comedy to be a form of art.

5. Anthony Jeselnik – Bones and All (Netflix, 51 min)

With the album Bones and All, Jeselnik turns the spotlight on 20 years of his bad taste to be refined into high art. The way of delivery of the artist is still very much ice-cold and to the point; however, there is a certain new level of introspection as well. Jeselnik’s take on cultural hotspots is very avant-garde, and when he slows down the pace and reflects on his career and his friendship with Norm Macdonald, it’s a surprise to find him being sentimental. It is Jeselnik, the sharpest version, but with the most humane side of his character showing through and, therefore, the least amount of bite, that is here made most apparent.

4. Nikki Glaser – Someday You’ll Die (Max, 60 min)

Nikki Glaser’s Someday You’ll Die is a demonstration that grimness and humor can intermingle effectively. Glaser examines her own death, social connections, and why she doesn’t mind not having children through extremely frank and somewhat ironic one-liners. The show’s visual aspects are quite impressive, awesome, and shiny, which, in fact, reflect well Glaser’s mixture of openness and confidence. Essentially, it is the most self-assured, well-rounded, and therefore, the gift she has ever made.

3. Adam Sandler – Love You (Netflix, 74 min)

Love You, directed by Josh Safdie, is not an ordinary Adam Sandler comedy special; it’s half confession, half conceptual art. Sandler incorporates into the mix songs, jokes, and heartfelt feelings, all of which he tries (and sometimes fails) to execute simultaneously. The anxiety and the affection are something one would expect from a Safdie movie, and the final song, an homage to comedy, is as lovely as it is sorrowful. It is an unorganized, touching, and typical Sandler work of art.

2. Jacqueline Novak – Get on Your Knees (Netflix, 94 min)

Jacqueline Novak’s Get on Your Knees, a film by Natasha Lyonne, is quite an experience: 90 minutes of language tricks, personal insights, and brutal honesty with a surreal twist. Initially, the author’s consideration of oral quickly morphs into an essay on language, gender, and creativity. Novak’s intellect and vitality are without any kind of limitation. She moves around the stage, uses her hands, and speaks off the cuff until the whole room seems to animate. It is confrontational, clever, and one-of-a-kind.

1. Ali Siddiq – Domino Effect Part 3: First Day of School (YouTube, 77 min)

Ali Siddiq continues his narrative saga in Domino Effect Part 3, a nd it’s quite simply his best so far. Zeroing in on the time in jail before the court hearing, Siddiq turns the story into something very personal and at the same time universal, a musing on childhood, accountability, and inner power. The man’s comic timing couldn’t be better, the characters are vibrant, and the overall point of view is very much human. Besides being an absolutely great comedic special, it is an American narrative, done by a master craftsman and his mic.

Honorable Mention: Nate Bargatze – Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (Netflix)

The compilation would not be complete if we didn’t have Nate Bargatze, whose Your Friend, Nate Bargatze was Netflix the most considerable stand-up special of the year. His neat, very relatable manner of doing things is what keeps him attracting great audiences, thus making him the highest-paid comedian in the world for 2024. After a year full of arena gigs and working with Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan, Bargatze has proved that clean doesn’t mean dull.

2024 provided us with a bit of everything: love, disorder, philosophy, dirt, and a massive amount of laughter. If you happen to like raw honesty, weird experiments, or traditional joke craft, then you are going to agree that the comedy specials of this year were able to extend the boundary of comedy that much without it being a loss of its essence.

Peacock​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ won’t give you a seemingly infinite number of choices as some of its streaming competitors do, but I tell you that, in terms of quality, it is on the same level. If you are bored with the 30-minute scrolling session followed by the decision to watch The Office again, this list will rescue you. I have aggregated the top 10 movies that you can watch right now on Peacock and have them ranked in a countdown fashion because, let’s face it, a little suspense is more ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌enjoyable.

10. Belfast

Kenneth Branagh’s genuine love letter to his youth is the type of film that clings long after the credits stop. During the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Belfast weaves nostalgia, sadness, and determination into a stunningly made coming-of-age tale. Boasting an amazing cast and a killer soundtrack, it’s the very definition of a moving film.

9. The Bad Guys

Don’t be fooled by the animation; this heist comedy is a hoot for adults and children alike. Think Ocean’s Eleven if the team were a wolf, shark, tarantula, snake, and piranha. With snazzy, Into the Spider-Verse-style visuals and a star voice cast headed by Sam Rockwell, The Bad Guys is sheer fun.

8. The Killer

If you are a fan of John Woo, then you must be very happy to know that he is back with this remake of the film of the same name from 1989. This new version tells the story of Nathalie Emmanuel, who plays an assassin whose killing turns into a personal one, witnessing the event. Omar Sy and Sam Worthington are the supporting actors, while Woo is directing, and that means this is the best type of chic action filmmaking.

7. The Northman

Do you want to hear about the movie that combines Vikings, revenge, and incredible visuals? Then, of course, your answer would be yes. The Northman, by Robert Eggers, tells the story of a prince (Alexander Skarsgård) who is on a violent journey to avenge his father’s death. This film is done in a very raw way, it is very violent, and it is very visually striking – thus, it is perfect for those who take pleasure in period dramas that have a dark twist.

6. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Even though Renee Zellweger is back in the role of Bridget, this movie is not one of the lighthearted rom-coms that you might expect. Here she is, a widow who is going through the grieving process, and at the same time, she is returning to the dating scene, and her new love interest is a lot younger than she is. The movie is hilarious, touching, and surprisingly gloomy, so if you want to watch, have your tissues and wine ready.

5. Dog Man

Just like the team that made Captain Underpants, Dog Man is the absolute antithesis of a creative team. The creators of Dog Man, the half-dog, half-dog cop, have taken one ridiculously hilarious premise and turned it into the best thing that it can be. Pete Davidson is the one who tells the story of the villain, Petey the cat, who is the troublemaker, and that is why the movie is full of both silly and funny jokes. A really good family movie that is both funny and smart to watch.

4. The Woman in the Yard

Need a fright? This Blumhouse horror movie, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, features Danielle Deadwyler as a bereaved mom who is stalked by a supernatural entity in the very yard she is in. It’s unsettling, moving, and atmospheric, a welcome twist on the haunted-house genre.

3. Drop

This tight thriller relies on an irresistible “what would you do?” setup. Meghann Fahy is a widow reentering the dating pool until things turn wicked and she’s blackmailed: kill your date or your son dies. With Fahy and Brandon Sklenar smoldering with chemistry, Drop has you on high alert until the very last. 

2. The Phoenician Scheme

Think Wes Anderson doing a crime caper, and you’ll get the vibe here. Benicio del Toro stars as a shady arms dealer trying to pull his estranged daughter (Mia Threapleton) into the family business. With a stacked cast of Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bill Murray, and Anderson’s signature visuals, this one’s as stylish as it is quirky.

1. Monkey Man

Dev Patel not only stars in Monkey Man he also writes, directs, and delivers a powerhouse performance. This revenge thriller tracks a street fighter from an Indian underground club as he tracks down the perpetrators of his mother’s murder. Violent fight scenes intermingle with incisive comments on class and corruption, making one of the year’s most buzzed-about films.

Whether you’re in the mood for gut-wrenching drama, wild animation, or bone-crunching action, Peacock’s lineup is stacked right now. Queue up a couple of these, grab some snacks, and you’ve got yourself the perfect movie night.

DC​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ fans are generally the most devoted fans of a team that keeps failing at the last moment. It is a common occurrence that your favorite hero is about to succeed, and Warner Bros. just comes and spoils it. Various bizarre casting choices and discontinued projects are essentially the only things that these few DC characters have in common, as they just can’t seem to take off. This is a list of 10 DC characters that WB appears to be hell-bent on erasing from existence, starting with the “lesser evil” and moving towards the ones that shatter your ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌heart.

10. Green Lantern

Before the DCEU took off, Warner Bros. presented us with Green Lantern—and it was a disaster. Ryan Reynolds tried his hardest, but the movie tanked completely, and the character languished in dormancy for years. Sequels were scheduled, then scrapped, and the Green Lantern Corps was stationary. Only now, with Guy Gardner making an appearance in Superman and a new Lantern Corps show in the works, is there a spark of optimism.

9. Black Manta

Black Manta was the standout of Aquaman, and it was a shock when Warner Bros. quietly shelved his solo film (The Trench) before fans had even heard about it. Naturally, he did reappear in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but that chance for a real antihero leading role was gone—unlike Black Adam, who got his blockbuster.

8. The Joker

Not even the Clown Prince of Crime is safe. Jared Leto’s Joker in Suicide Squad was a meme rather than a monster. And then Todd Phillips’ Joker came along, delivering. Until the tonal shift of the sequel left the fans bewildered. Warner Bros. has managed to get arguably the most iconic DC villain wrong more than once.

7. Shazam

The first Shazam! The movie was nice, emotional, and a hit. Its sequel and Black Adam spin-off were not as fortunate. Lightning twice failed to strike, disappointing both fans and Zachary Levi.

6. The Justice League

The 2017 Justice League was DC’s Avengers moment. What we got instead was the Whedon cut—forced comedy, tone whiplash, and dubious character choices. Fans at last experienced what might have been with the Snyder Cut, but the harm had already been done.

5. Batgirl

Warner Bros. almost gave us a Batgirl movie with Leslie Grace and Michael Keaton’s Batman—but then they cancelled it at the very last minute for a tax write-off. The same happened to Batgirl’s shelving, which became the emblem of DCEU mismanagement, where fans wonder whether Barbara Gordon will finally have her time on screen.

4. Batman

Ben Affleck’s Batman polarized fans with his brutal, sadistic style. Luckily, Matt Reeves’ new Elseworlds trilogy is a more traditional Dark Knight—but the perpetual switching between versions has worn me out.

3. Superman

Henry Cavill’s Superman began well, only to be studio indecision hastily put on ice. Brooding, nihilistic, and perpetually trapped in eye-rolling plot twists, Cavill’s Clark Kent hasn’t been given a decent movie since 2017, leaving fans in limbo.

2. The Flash

The Flash solo film was an exercise in chaos. Production problems, rewrites, and rumors about the star actor dominated the headlines—so much so that Batman and Supergirl wound up upstaging in a film about the Scarlet Speedster himself.

1. Wonder Woman

Diana Prince kicked off well, her solo film and Batman v Superman reveal winning her fan love. Wonder Woman 1984, however, did not deliver—iconic trailers couldn’t salvage a movie heavily banked on Chris Pine. Fans now prepare themselves for the inevitable reboot, hoping this time around the Amazonian warrior deserves her dues.

And there you have it: ten DC characters Warner Bros. can’t appear to manage. If you’re still holding out hope for your favorites, then don’t worry, you’re not alone—sometimes, venting is all a fan can do.

Honestly,​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the first things that usually pop up in people’s heads when they think of Hollywood power are the red carpets, the Oscars, and, of course, the A-list stars flashing their bright smiles at the photographers. However, behind each comeback story, each headline that is timed to the minute, and each interview moment going viral, there is most often a publicist genius orchestrating it all. These people are the ones who can be described as the behind-the-scenes engineers of fame, as the ones who can, with a single phone call, either build up or tear down a career. They are the ones who, from press strategy to crisis management, shape the narratives that become, in the end, the yardstick of stardom. Therefore, we should make a list from the bottom up—since suspense is amusing—of the top 10 most powerful publicists in Hollywood, the ones that keep the stars shining, the scandals silenced, and the careers ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌going.

10. Shawn Sachs and Ken Sunshine — Co-CEOs, Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

While you might not recognize their faces, their work has been everywhere across Hollywood’s major outlets. Shawn Sachs and Ken Sunshine are the epitomes of quietly powerful, yet massively influential individuals. They jointly lead one of the most prestigious PR agencies in the entertainment industry, Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis. Their list of clients is like the guest list of an Oscars after-party: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Barbra Streisand, and many more. The thing that differentiates them is not only their network but also the ethical side of their work. They rocked the entertainment industry when they dumped the Hollywood Foreign Press Association due to the diversity issue. The action they took was a reminder that great publicity entails not just spinning the story but also sticking to one’s principles.

9. Leslie Sloane Zelnik — Co-President, BWR

Leslie Sloane Zelnik is a personality who would not seek the limelight herself, yet the clients she represents are always in the spotlight. She is very well known in the industry and also very fast in offering support to fellow publicists. Among her credits as a publicist are the names of Chris Rock, Blake Lively, and Megan Fox. Her career itself has been like one of her greatest qualities: she kept things confidential. When Sloane is called upon, the A-list gets their moment without going overboard, being heard without ever getting involved in a scandal. Her proficiency in maintaining the popularity of the clients in the right way while avoiding the problems of the tabloid is something that is done to perfection. Underneath the calm, honest exterior is a brilliant strategist who knows exactly how to organize the show.

8. Lewis Kay — CEO, Kovert Creative

Lewis Kay is one of those people who somehow manages to be involved with every major pop culture event. As the head of Kovert Creative, he has been the force behind the rise of the careers of MrBeast, Jimmy Kimmel, and Amy Poehler, to name just a few. Kay doesn’t limit himself to being a publicist; he is more of a strategist and understands that fame in the present-day world goes beyond the traditional media. He has arranged everything from the appearance of a late-night host to a viral campaign that takes over social media users’ feeds. Kay’s forte is to be able to meld the best of both worlds—the Hollywood of the 1970s and the digital age present-day—and come up with campaigns that are not only real but also smart and successful. If at all huge moments are happening that, among other things, require a skillful mix of being real and at the same time creating a buzz, Lewis Kay is probably the one who is there behind the curtain, making it seem so effortless.

7. Cindi Berger — Chairman and CEO, Rogers & Cowan PMK

Cindi Berger is a type of Hollywood myth that makes assistants everywhere dream: She started as a receptionist and went up to the position of the head of one of the most powerful PR firms in the world, Rogers & Cowan PMK. Berger has on her client list Mariah Carey, Billy Crystal, and Robert Redford, but her influence goes way farther than the red carpet. She led The View, proving that her abilities are not limited to celebrity publicity but also extend to the creation of cultural moments. With her grace and correctness, Berger has become not only the publicist who protects her clients but also the one who drives them forward. She not only keeps fame alive; she makes it perfect.

6. Adam Keen — Co-Head, Global Film PR, Amazon Studios

Adam Keen has been an influential voice in film publicity for over 20 years and is now, with just a few exceptions, the most acknowledged among the industry’s fanbase in the film publicity field. In his present position at Amazon Studios, he leads the public campaigns of television and cinema for the streaming giant. His career also includes the production of features such as Act of Valor and Immortals, along with time at Warner Bros. and Sony. Keen’s formula for PR is not only a thorough one but also ingenious since he understands how to build suspense, compose a message, and make sure that every campaign is celebrated. He is a shining example that the use of a well-planned narrative is the secret weapon of Hollywood success, way behind the scenes.

5. Jill Hudson — VP of Entertainment Publicity, FOX Broadcasting Co.

In case you have been watching shows like American Idol, The X Factor, or The Simpsons, you have also been seeing what Jill Hudson does. As the main publicity force of FOX for many years, Hudson has been the architect of publicity campaigns that literally make TV shows the referents of culture. Her major quality, which strongly contributes to her success, is her imaginative approach, and thus she can make a PR stunt look like a real event for the media to cover. A good example of this is her “Mars Bar wine tasting” event for Stars on Mars, which was at the same time witty and perfectly on-brand. Hudson’s PR intuition is a harmonious mixture of fun and sophistication, and she is recognized for the point of view that turns an ordinary moment into a headline that is not to be missed.

4. Amanda Lundberg — Partner, 42West

Amanda Lundberg is a name synonymous with blockbuster success. As a 42West partner, she’s overseen publicity efforts for everything from buzzy indie darlings to huge franchise movies. She’s been credited with reviving the James Bond franchise, as well as developing Oscar-season strategies for actors Tom Cruise and director Paul Feig. Lundberg’s strategy is film-friendly in its own right; she knows how to stage a movie opening as an event and ensure the discussion doesn’t fizzle the moment the credits stop rolling. Her instincts, coupled with her rich industry acumen, make her one of the most sought-after counsel to Hollywood’s biggest stars.

3. Nicole Perez-Krueger — Principal, Align Public Relations

Nicole Perez-Krueger, who could be termed a reinvention genius, is the PR expert who helped Matthew McConaughey get rid of his rom-com image and be known as an Oscar-winning dramatic actor. A transformation of that sort is not a simple thing that just happens overnight; it takes deliberate planning, intentional storytelling, and knowing people’s perceptions. Perez-Krueger is also well known for managing clients like Lauren Conrad years after their reality TV fame, which implies that she perfectly understands how to grow a brand in a dignified manner. Her clients are not only famous but also respected, relevant, and real because of her thoughtful and up-to-date approach to PR.

2. Danica Smith — Publicist, Kovert Creative

Danica Smith has been instrumental in redefining the concept of success for her clients and has, in fact, made a career out of it. She was a key player in the transition of Olivia Munn from quirky TV host of Attack of the Show to a popular actress on The Newsroom. Smith, whose client base is a mix of the entertainment, sports, and lifestyle industries, is proficient in the blending of authenticity and branding when it comes to the relationships between celebrities and brands. On the other hand, PR and branding frequently co-interact in Danica’s case. She is creative and credible when it comes to integrating PR and branding, which has led to her becoming one of the most innovative publicists in the industry. She is a living example that the loudest promotion is not a must, but rather the one that is felt.

1. Joy Fehily — Founder, Joy Fehily Management + Consulting

When in need of wise counsel, Robert Downey Jr., Aaron Sorkin, or Seth MacFarlane may turn to Joy Fehily. As the founding partner of Joy Fehily Management + Consulting, she has gone on to be known for being strategic and very personal in her work. Fehily does not simply do the work of publicity; she is in charge of perception, story, and legacy. Her background is in communications, brand management, and creative consulting, which allows her clients to be the most distinctive in a constantly changing media landscape. She has been the power source that runs the vehicle behind the great career changes and the enduring relationships of Hollywood while working with stars and studios to handle fame in a very calm and graceful way. Simply put, Fehily is much more than a publicist; she is a visionary.

What do all these people have in common? They are the backstage geniuses of the Hollywood glitter. Publicists are those who spin the tales, rescue the characters, and maintain the fragile balance of exposure vs. privacy. They oversee exclusives, handle crises, and have an impact on how the public sees the celebrities that we like (or sometimes dislike) the most. In an industry where perception equals reality, these PR titans are the ones who keep the shows going and ensure that the cameras are still rolling. Without them, the Hollywood machine wouldn’t be able to shine so brilliantly.

Amazon​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Prime Video is one of the major platforms that provides a wide-ranging list of top-quality movies to its audience. If you aim for a strong Oscar-winning performance, need a comedy to make your day, or want to unravel deep, genre-bending stories, then Prime Video is the place for you. The platform is packed with the great, the dramatic, and the funny, from dramas to sequels and mind-boggling anime. Therefore, to the list of those films you have to watch, there is this countdown of 14 magnificent movies that you can stream on Amazon and which you are absolutely not allowed to ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌miss.

14. Sound of Metal

Riz Ahmed is astonishing as Ruben, a heavy-metal drummer who suddenly loses his hearing. The sound design of this film is so enveloping, it more or less puts you in his head. With a scene-stealing performance by Olivia Cooke and a narrative that walks the line between heartbreak and hope, this is one of the most emotionally affecting dramas of the past several years.

13. The Report

Adam Driver leads this intense political drama as the man behind the Senate’s investigation into CIA interrogation tactics post-9/11. It’s a sharp, unflinching portrayal of truth-seeking amid government resistance—tight, timely, and incredibly well-acted.

12. One Night in Miami…

Regina King’s directorial debut is her imagining of an actual encounter between four icons—Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Muhammad Ali. The movie takes place primarily in one room, embracing its stage-play origins but landing on big, powerhouse performances that feel anything but intimate. 

11. Thirteen Lives

Director Ron Howard dramatizes the terrifying 2018 Thai cave rescue with a suspenseful, true-to-the-events retelling. Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton head a star-studded cast in an edge-of-your-seat survival tale that will leave you gasping.

10. Coming 2 America

Eddie Murphy returns as King Akeem in this long-gestating sequel that plays to nostalgia but infuses it with new energy and a contemporary sense of perspective. It’s witty, clever, and a surprisingly good reboot of the original.

9. Nanny

Anna Diop leads this slow-burning, psychologically complex horror film about a Senegalese nanny trying to find her footing in NYC. Visually gorgeous and profoundly disturbing, Nanny employs genre to examine themes of immigration, motherhood, and survival with eerily intense claustrophobia.

8. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Sacha Baron Cohen’s ridiculous Kazakh reporter is back, this time with a teenage daughter and a task to skewer American culture—once again. It’s mad, cringe-making, and surprisingly touching, with a satirical sting that feels all too credible.

7. Shin Masked Rider

From Evangelion designer Hideaki Anno comes a dark, thoughtful reinterpretation of the original Japanese superhero. More visceral, more sinister, it’s a different trip for those who want something away from the standard Caped Crusader experience.

6. Red, White & Royal Blue

This delightful rom-com brings together the U.S. First Son and a British prince in a whirlwind romance filled with political intrigue, PR disasters, and swoony moments. It’s pure comfort TV—over-the-top, sweet, and impossible not to love.

5. A Million Miles Away

Michael Peña leads in this heartwarming true tale of José Hernández, a migrant farmworker who became an astronaut for NASA. It’s an inspiring, uplifting movie about determination, family, and the long journey to reaching your goal.

4. The Burial

Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones are a believable team in this incisive courtroom drama based on actual events. Combining humor and social commentary, The Burial is surprisingly sentimental—and Jurnee Smollett almost steals the film as a tough legal adversary.

3. Saltburn

Half black comedy, half psychological thriller, Saltburn is a twisted, dark story of wealth and obsession. Barry Keoghan is mesmerizing and disturbing to watch, and the visually distinctive film further enhances the creepy, voyeuristic atmosphere.

2. The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine share undeniable chemistry in this romantic drama about a gallery owner who falls for a much younger pop star. It manipulates rom-com clichés but delivers a surprisingly mature interpretation of love, fame, and second chances.

1. Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time

The epic final chapter to Hideaki Anno’s Evangelion saga is an emotional and visual assault on the senses. Brimming with jaw-dropping animation and weighty existential themes, this is a must-see conclusion for long-time fans—and a befitting conclusion to one of anime’s most beloved series.

Whether you’re looking for a deep-thinking drama, a psychedelic journey, or just something to make you laugh, Prime Video’s movie selection has it all for every type of film fan. Let your next marathon binge session start.

It​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ is said: If there is one thing to which a cinema fan’s head would almost explode with rage, that thing would be an actor who plays the hero and the villain, and does it wonderfully. Main characters are those who, the very next second, can drive us crazy with their antics and, quite often, even in the same film. So, by the ancient and honorable pedagogical method of show-biz blogging, here is the list (counting down, as suspense is more fun that way) of the ten actors that can flip the entire spectrum of ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌morality.

10. Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton has never been more uncomfortable in the cape than on the dark side. From his legendary role as Batman in Tim Burton’s 1989 classic (and later cameos in The Flash and Birds of Prey) to his nefarious spin as the Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming and reprising that wickedness in Morbius, Keaton’s chameleon-esque talent keeps fans guessing—and on their toes with joy.

9. Lena Headey

Rooting for Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones may have tested your moral compass—but that is the extent of Lena Headey’s gift. The manipulative queen enthralled audiences with her intelligence and drive. And yet, Headey has also portrayed heroes such as Queen Gorgo in 300 and Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, demonstrating that she can work darkness and light equally well.

8. Christian Bale

Christian Bale is the master of transformation. He’s Batman’s dark hero in Nolan’s trilogy, but as vile as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Bale even crossed over to the dark side once again, playing the part of Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder. His talent for acting extremes of morality is what makes him a box office giant.

7. Helena Bonham Carter

Real-life chameleon Helena Bonham Carter shifts from scary monsters to sweet characters. She’s offbeat Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and quirky Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. Go from gothic horror to warm charm, that’s Carter’s range.

6. Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson takes over every universe he enters. He’s a superhero as Nick Fury in the MCU, Mace Windu in Star Wars, and Frozone’s voice in The Incredibles. But he can switch to evil overnight, as in Django Unchained, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Unbreakable as Mr. Glass. Jackson’s charm in hero and villain roles is why he’s a legend.

5. Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman is the master actor of extremes. He can play villains such as Norman Stansfield in Léon: The Professional or heroes such as Jim Gordon in The Dark Knight Trilogy or Winston Churchill in The Darkest Hour, and make us believe every role he takes on. His ability to transform into the best and worst of human beings makes him memorable.

4. Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac thrives on variety. He’s bad (Apocalypse in X-Men: Apocalypse) and he’s good (singing Spider-Man 2099 in Across the Spider-Verse), and his MCU series Moon Knight delves into a hero with a broken mind. Isaac’s seamless transitions from moral extremes place him in the ranks of the most thrilling actors of today.

3. Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep is Hollywood royalty because she can do it all. She’s intimidating as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada and the witch in Into the Woods, but radiant as Roberta Guaspari in Music of the Heart or Katharine Graham in The Post. Streep has the rare talent of being loved and feared by us, often in the same movie.

2. Mike Myers

Mike Myers has pushed dual roles to the extreme edges of comedy. In the Austin Powers franchise, he plays both the suave hero and the bald villain Dr. Evil. Add on Fat Bastard, Goldmember, and even eight personas in The Pentaverate, and you can see why Myers is the sovereign of playing opposite sides with flair.

1. Heath Ledger

His Joker in The Dark Knight is indelible, perhaps the greatest villain of all time. But Ledger was also brilliant playing heroic characters like William Thatcher in A Knight’s Tale and Corporal Gabriel Martin in The Patriot. His ability to fully immerse himself in heroism and villainy alike made him a truly special artist.

Hollywood loves to cast out-of-type actors, and when it works, it’s cinematic magic. From studio-era risks to modern-day expensive blockbusters, the art of playing hero and villain shows the delight of excellent acting—and makes audiences guess on which side their favorite actor will land.