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The recent passing of a comedic legend has prompted many to share their favorite moments of her work. For fifty years, she consistently brought joy to audiences, whether through her early roles on SCTV, beloved films like Home Alone, her brilliant improvisational skills with Christopher Guest, or her often-overlooked voice acting in animated projects. She was a truly essential performer. While her loss is deeply felt, revisiting some of her most memorable performances – listed below in order – can offer a bit of comfort. After all, laughter really is the best medicine.

The theater wasn’t very full last night – maybe 40 percent. The audience seemed to be split between supporters of Donald Trump and those who came to criticize the film. This wasn’t unexpected. Melania, the documentary, follows its subject for the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration. It’s not a loud, aggressive pro-Trump film, though it does take a few jabs at the Biden administration with unflattering images of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Instead, it subtly aims to present Melania Trump as a glamorous celebrity. It feels like many other popular celebrity documentaries – like the ones about the Beckhams, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, or Arnold Schwarzenegger – which often function more as promotional material than genuine films. The movie tries to establish Melania as someone so fascinating that viewers will sit through a surprisingly dull and repetitive story of her travels between cars, planes, and meetings.

Linda is a hardworking but overlooked employee who’s constantly belittled by her new, self-important boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien). After a plane crash leaves them stranded on a deserted island, the tables turn. Linda, who actually knows how to survive in the wilderness, becomes the one in charge. The film doesn’t shy away from violence – expect scenes of graphic action, including Linda hunting a wild boar, playfully terrifying Bradley with rat blood, and ultimately, defeating him in a brutal fight with a golf club. Send Help is definitely not for the faint of heart.

Directed by Paul McGuigan (known for Lucky Number Slevin), Push features Dakota Fanning as Cassie Holmes, a 13-year-old whose mother is a powerful psychic held captive by a secretive group called The Division. This organization captures people with special abilities and turns them into soldiers. Cassie seeks help from Nick (Chris Evans), a man with telekinetic powers and a troubled history with The Division, to locate a woman who holds a new drug that could shift the balance of power in the conflict between psychics and the agency.

Horror shows are becoming increasingly popular on streaming services and cable TV. While many are good, only a select few deliver consistently excellent episodes. These standout shows are either limited-run miniseries or manage to keep audiences hooked for several seasons.

Fortress Vader has appeared throughout the history of Star Wars, often marking important steps in the Sith Lord’s descent into darkness. Here are 8 key moments from official Star Wars stories that happened at Fortress Vader, starting with its creation and continuing through its influence on Kylo Ren.

Recently, actress Sweeney has been getting a lot of negative attention, including being nicknamed ‘MAGA Barbie’. Despite this, her performance in a hugely successful thriller is breaking records and has reached a major milestone just before the movie becomes available to rent or buy digitally.

Martial arts movies offer exciting fight scenes that go beyond simple hand-to-hand combat. Sword fighting is a key element in films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, while kung fu stars such as Bruce Lee often use weapons like nunchucks, in addition to their fists. Other popular weapons in the genre include spears, quarterstaffs, and three-section staffs.

The Deathscythe Hell (EW Ver.) GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION METAL COMPOSITE figure is a popular collectible that’s being re-released through a lottery. It’s made with a combination of plastic and metal, making it a great item for fans of the original 1990s anime. Although it’s after the show’s 30th anniversary, this figure still offers plenty of detail and comes with lots of accessories.

2025 saw a number of Western films released, ranging from classic styles to newer takes on the genre. While many of these movies captured the charm of the great Westerns, they haven’t found a wide audience and remain somewhat hidden gems. A couple, like Eddington and Americana, gained some attention initially, but their impact faded quickly. Despite this, all of these films are worth watching.