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Business Insider
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
The best movies coming to Netflix in June, from Hitchcock classics to a doc on the OceanGate disaster
Whether it's films from the Master of Suspense or must-watch documentaries, there are a lot of movies to stream on Netflix in June. Six Alfred Hitchcock classics (June 1) A half-dozen of Hitchcock's titles are available on the streamer. These include some of the works that would solidify him as the Master of Suspense, like "The Birds," "Rear Window," and "Vertigo." If you've never seen a Hitchcock movie or need a refresher on his mastery, this is a perfect way to start. Titles available: "The Birds" "Family Plot" "Frenzy" "The Man Who Knew Too Much" "Rear Window" "Vertigo" "Barbarian" (June 1) If Hitchcock movies don't deliver the chills you crave, check out Zach Cregger's acclaimed horror, which follows a young woman's twisted journey when she realizes the Airbnb she booked is nothing like what it seems. "The Blues Brothers" (June 1) This beloved musical comedy is based on the characters created by original "SNL" cast members Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. Director John Landis crafts an entertaining road trip movie as brothers Elwood (Aykroyd) and Jake (Belushi) Blues sing the blues, break hearts, and con their way across the country to fulfill their mission from God. "Focus" (June 1) Will Smith and Margot Robbie headline this clever dramedy, in which Smith plays a career con artist who takes an aspiring crook (Robbie) under his wing. They get romantically involved, which complicates things years later when the two reconnect on a high-stakes job. "The Great Outdoors" (June 1) With summer around the corner, it's a perfect time to watch this hit 1980s comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy as two dads who try to give their families a great vacation in very different ways. "Now You See Me" (June 1) Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman star in this heist movie as a team of illusionists who use their sleight-of-hand skills to commit elaborate robberies. The sequel is also available to stream now. "The Town" (June 1) If you're looking for a more grounded heist movie, check out Ben Affleck 's beloved crime thriller in which he and Jeremy Renner lead a Boston-based bank robbing crew who put together one final score: robbing Fenway Park. "Us" (June 1) Jordan Peele's twisted horror stars Lupita Nyong'o as a woman who learns that she and her family are being hunted by doppelgängers who want to take over their lives. "Piece by Piece" (June 7) Pharrell Williams gets the biopic treatment, but in typical outside-the-box fashion for the multi-hyphenate, his life and career are recounted in Lego animation. "Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy" (June 10) On a November night in 2021, thousands watched Travis Scott perform at his own music festival, Astroworld. It ended horrifically with 10 dead and many wondering how an evening of joy could result in such terror. This documentary investigates the night, focusing on the survivors, paramedics, and security that were at the center of the crowd crush. "Titan: The OceanGate Disaster" (June 11) In 2023, a submersible known as Titan suddenly imploded while doing a deep-sea dive to the Titanic, killing all on board. Though at first many questioned how this could happen, over time, it was revealed just how unsafe the journey was. This documentary examines the bold vision of OceanGate founder Stockton Rush and why the trip was so dangerous.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Blues Brothers' Return in First-Ever Graphic Novel
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Blues Brothers are back — this time, in graphic novel form. Dan Aykroyd's family and the estate of the late Judy Belushi-Pisano have announced The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake, the first official Blues Brothers graphic novel. The project marks the first step in a broader plan to expand the Blues Brothers universe through new TV shows, films, live events and music. More from Billboard The book is being written by Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano and James Werner, with illustrations by Brazilian artist Felipe Sobreiro. It is described as a 'love letter and a sequel to the original Blues Brothers film.' Z2, the graphic novel publisher known for musical collaborations, will publish the title. Dan Aykroyd, who created the Blues Brothers alongside the late John Belushi, has editorial oversight and will provide a foreword. 'Elwood and Jake are precious to me. In fact, one of them is actually my dad,' said Stella Aykroyd, as told to Deadline. 'I've helped him sharpie 'ELWOOD' onto his knuckles before Blues Brothers shows with 'Brother Zee,' I've walked behind him as he's made his way through a sea of fans dressed as Elwood and Jake all over the world and I've been his co-pilot on the road, where he's explained to me the proper way to T-bone a car.' The novel will also honor Judy Belushi-Pisano, who passed away in July 2024. She was instrumental in preserving and expanding the Blues Brothers legacy for more than 40 years. Luke Pisano and the creative team said the project draws on real-life experiences and stories from Judy, John and Dan. Josh Bernstein, president of Z2, called the Blues Brothers 'comedy, pop culture and musical royalty,' adding that fans can expect 'the epic return of Jake and Elwood Blues.' The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake will be available for pre-order through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and independent bookstores, comic shops and record stores. Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Onion
14-03-2025
- Business
- The Onion
How Canadians Are Fighting Back Against U.S. Tariffs
As the trade war heats up, Canada has imposed 25% retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars of U.S. goods. Here are all the other ways Canada is fighting back: Dramatically paring back supply of fictional girlfriends Going shelf to shelf to boo imported American groceries Selling us syrup from their worst-tasting maple trees Aiming all snowblowers in direction of U.S. border Raising legal drinking age to 37 for American tourists Whittling their own Big Macs Boycotting Canadian vacation hubs like Oshkosh and Duluth Activating Dan Aykroyd Not letting in any draft dodgers next year
CNN
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Dan Aykroyd acknowledges his absence at ‘SNL50' special and shares the ‘advantage of not attending'
'Saturday Night Live' alum Dan Aykroyd has some glowing words for his former boss Lorne Michaels and the late-night show's glitzy 50th anniversary special that took place over the weekend. The actor, who is one of the original 'SNL' cast members, was noticeably absent from the special that aired live on Sunday, but he shared that he was able to watch it on TV and loved every minute. 'All Heads up toasting triumphant SNL 50th. Advantage of not attending - got to see every second of concert and show on TV,' Aykroyd wrote on X on Wednesday. He went on to share a quote from his children: ''Look at daddy's smile!' Had it from start to finish. Congratulations Lorne. Well done as usual,' he wrote. The 'Ghostbusters' star won a Primetime Emmy in 1977 for his writing on the show, and went on to be nominated four more times in both writing and acting categories. He served as a cast member from the show's inception in 1975 until 1979, and is known for skits including the 'Coneheads' and 'Bass-O-Matic.' Aykroyd's 'SNL' Season 1 costars Chevy Chase, Laraine Newman, Garrett Morris and Jane Curtin all attended, or were part of, Sunday's telecast. During the farewell, Newman and Curtin were seen holding up a picture of the late Gilda Radner, who was also an original cast member until 1980. Radner died in 1989. Aykroyd couldn't attend the anniversary special in person because of 'prior commitments,' his representative told Variety. Beloved 'SNL' alum Bill Hader was also noticeably absent from the special, but a representative for Hader previously told CNN that he was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Phish Announce Summer 2025 Tour
The post Phish Announce Summer 2025 Tour appeared first on Consequence. Phish have announced their summer 2025 tour, with US dates set in June and July. Get Phish Tickets Here Kicking off on June 20th with a three-night run in Manchester, New Hampshire, the trek will also feature multiple dates in Austin, North Charleston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and more. See the full list of dates below. A ticket request period has kicked off at Phish's official website and will continue through Monday, February 24th at noon ET. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 28th at 10:00 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster. Notably, Phish will also break from their longtime Labor Day weekend tradition this year and will instead play Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado over the July 4th weekend. Prior to embarking on their summer tour, Phish will play a run of spring shows out west, including dates in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Tickets are available here. Earlier this month, Phish were nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The band last released their 16th studio album, Evolve, in July 2024. Pick up your copy here. Phish 2025 Tour Dates: 04/18 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena 04/19 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena 04/20 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center 04/22 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 04/23 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 04/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl 04/26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl 04/27 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl 06/20 – Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena 06/21 – Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena 06/22 – Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena 06/24 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Petersen Events Center 06/27 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center 06/28 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center 07/03 – Boulder, CO @ Folsom Field 07/04 – Boulder, CO @ Folsom Field 07/05 – Boulder, CO @ Folsom Field 07/09 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center 07/11 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum 07/12 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum 07/13 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum 07/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at the Mann 07/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at the Mann 07/18 – Chicago, IL @ United Center 07/19 – Chicago, IL @ United Center 07/20 – Chicago, IL @ United Center 07/22 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium 07/23 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium 07/25 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC 07/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC 07/27 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC 09/11 – Louisville, KY @ Bourbon & Beyond Festival Phish Announce Summer 2025 Tour Eddie Fu Popular Posts Dan Aykroyd and Bill Hader Will Be Absent From SNL's 50th Anniversary Special: Report Post Malone Fronts Nirvana Reunion at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Kanye West and Bianca Censori Getting Divorced: Report Ben Folds Resigns from Advisory Position at Kennedy Center Lady Gaga Sings "Dick in a Box" in Epic Lonely Island Medley at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Trump, Elon Musk Invited to SNL 50 Anniversary Special: Report Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
