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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Paramount Plus adds 'one of the most thrilling and bone-chilling films' fans have ever seen
Many suggest that it is one of the best horror sequels ever made Paramount Plus has just added a sequel to its horror collection that's being hailed as a 'masterclass' and even 'better than the first' film. A Quiet Place Part II has recently been incorporated into the streaming platform's catalogue. This means that all the titles in the sci-fi horror series released so far are now conveniently available on one service. This includes the original film, its sequel, and the prequel spin-off titled Day One. While the 2021 release was previously accessible on other platforms such as Sky Cinema and even Channel 4 for a limited period, it is now exclusively hosted on Paramount. Fans can stream it by subscribing to the dedicated app of the streaming service or through an add-on subscription via Amazon Prime Video. The film is the second chapter of the series featuring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Krasinski also reprised his role behind the camera, directing the sequel after having directed the original. Known for his portrayal of Jim Halpert in the US Office, he also wrote the script himself, having previously shared writing credits with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, reports Surrey Live. While the film employs flashbacks, the narrative continues from where the first left off in a post-apocalyptic world. Regan (Blunt) and her family discover that their alien predators can be defeated using high-frequency audio. Armed with this newfound knowledge, they embark on a quest to find other survivors. Joining the cast are big names like Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou. The film managed to secure a similarly impressive rating on the website Rotten Tomatoes as its predecessor, scoring 91%. The film garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences, with one reviewer hailing it as "one of the best sequels ever created." Another critic praised John Krasinski's direction, saying: "John Krasinski crafts a masterclass in suspense with Hitchcockian anxiety that would make the master proud." Echoing the sentiment, a fan took to social media to proclaim: "A masterclass in suspense. A Quiet Place II is hands down one of the most thrilling and bone-chilling films that I have ever seen. From start to finish, this movie had me on the edge of my seat, unable to look away even for a second. I would easily give it a terrifying 10 out of 10!". Another enthusiast compared the sequel favourably to a classic, commenting: "In my opinion this is one of the best movie sequels ever made. The second instalment of this series I think is comparable to the movie Aliens by James Cameron. It introduces a lot more action and thrills while remaining faithful to the original and expanding the world. The cast, the story, the directing, the cinematography, the visual effects and the sound design are all incredible. This is also one of the most intense and terrifying movies I've ever seen." The consensus among many was that the sequel surpassed its predecessor. A viewer remarked: "A great sequel to a previous masterpiece of horror. I really never thought that they could top the first one but a Quiet Place 2 is fantastic film!". Echoing the sentiments, a fan concurred: "One of the greatest sequels to an incredible horror/thriller collection. The entire time you're on the edge of your seat with your heart beating as fast as those on screen. There's no way you can watch this movie without being completely invested." A Quiet Place Part II is streaming on Paramount+.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
This is how Stanley Tucci got into the ‘best shape of his life' at 64
Stanley Tucci oozes a level of style and sophistication most of us can only dream of. Part of this suave image is his affinity with food. A glance at Tucci's Instagram shows the beloved actor is a dab hand in the kitchen – he's authored two books on the topic, not to mention launched his own range of Italian-made pans. Yet, at 64, he's also in remarkably good shape. This begs the question: how does someone balance such a passion for pasta and wine with a healthy lifestyle? The answer is two-pronged. Tucci enjoys everything 'in moderation', and has celebrity trainer Monique Eastwood on speed dial. Tucci has trained with Eastwood for roughly a decade. But he wasn't her first high-profile client; that was his sister-in-law, Emily Blunt. When I dialled in for a video chat, Eastwood was staying with the pair of them and their partners – literary agent Felicity Blunt and fellow actor John Krasinski – at a picture-perfect countryside estate in the Cotswolds. 'Her sessions incorporate Pilates, light weight training, aerobic exercise, ballet and yoga, all seamlessly intertwined to make even a half-hour workout life-changing,' Tucci says. Here's how he's used her methods to take his fitness 'to another level", and how you can sample this secret sauce for yourself. How does Stanley Tucci train? 'I did my ballet-inspired class with Stan this morning – he loves that,' Eastwood tells me. The pair also do HIIT and stretching sessions together, while Tucci does more traditional strength work under his own steam, training five or six days per week in total. But it's Eastwood's workouts he's found to be 'life-changing'. 'Monique has completely altered the way I exercise for the better by focussing on my core strength,' Tucci says. 'I have been working out for over 45 years, but training with her has gotten me in the best shape of my life. She effortlessly tailors her sessions to fit each client's needs. I will never stop training with her or applying her techniques to every workout I do.' To be clear, Tucci has always been fit. But he came to Eastwood wanting to try something new, and she delivered exactly that. Pairing well with Tucci's fondness for food, Eastwood's classes contain a complex mix of ingredients. She takes the flow and freedom of movement from her time as a dancer, then blends it with the anatomically-oriented principles of Pilates and heart-rate raising HIIT methodology. The result is a recipe for success, helping clients develop agility, mobility, stability, strength and cardiovascular fitness in one fell swoop. Like Pilates, there's a major emphasis on core strength, technique and alignment too. Every class is jam-packed with cues to help you master each sequence of exercises and move optimally. 'I'm bossy,' Eastwood warns. 'I always talk during my HIIT classes, which is almost impossible. But I'm trying to tell you what to do all the time because I've seen so many things over 35 years of training like this.' However, if you're able to take her advice on board, Eastwood promises the payoff will be worth it, both in everyday activities and other types of exercise you enjoy. 'I always say to people, 'Use me as a technique person, then go back to your other stuff'. If you're a tennis player, your tennis will be incredible because you can now take more power from your deep core. Your golf swing will be better, and you'll be more agile for skiing. You'll also find you're able to lift heavier weights and do it more efficiently because you're really using all your back and core muscles.' Tucci balances Eastwood's sessions with other strength training workouts – he's known to be a fan of the TRX suspension trainer. And that's exactly as it should be, the trainer says. 'People love what they love, and I just want you to train and stay strong,' Eastwood explains. 'For example, I have a guy in America who's an actor, and he can lift quite heavy. But he wants agility and to avoid injury, so now he trains with me twice per week. We go a little lighter with the weights, but we focus on building that endurance in his core and pelvis before he goes into the gym and does something crazy.' How to train like Stanley Tucci Like a cocktail of yoga and dance choreography, most of Eastwood's classes involve a series of flows rather than individual exercises. As such, writing one down in enough detail for you to follow would result in a novella. Instead, you can take her training method for a spin by trying the eight resistance band moves demonstrated below. Eastwood performed 10-20 repetitions of each exercise (on each side, if it's a one-sided movement) every other day while on holiday to maintain strength and muscle. 'Watch your alignment and use a strong breath pattern to activate your core as you do each move,' she advises. Eastwood also coaches using live-streamed classes and follow-along videos on her Eastwood Fit app. 'I wanted people to have what I teach the celebrities without paying the private fees, so I created an app with the sort of classes I give my clients,' she explains. Most of her regulars train with her for an hour at a time (Anne Hathaway does four or five full-length classes each week), but there are shorter classes available on the app. Eastwood highlights one other slight difference between classes on the app and those with her clients too. 'I might challenge the people I see more often with a little bit of extra weight or a harder combination,' she explains. 'I throw a little extra thing in there when I can because they see me every week.' 'The funny thing with my method, and I think Stan would agree, is it doesn't ever feel easy because I constantly change the goalposts. I'll move you in a harder direction, or in a slightly more complicated way.' 'When you get better, you tend to go a little bit lower in your lunge or your squat or your plie, and you get a little bit more activation in the muscles I want you to be working. Then, when you add a 4kg or 5kg dumbbell, that really brings your heart rate up. And it's meant to be hard.' Consistently pushing her clients in this way is one of the underpinning factors behind Eastwood's success. 'Don't fear and shy away from challenge, because challenge creates changes in your brain and your body,' she says. 'Stick with my method and it's going to stimulate your body in many different ways. It will give you endurance in your muscles, and you'll have a much more profound understanding of your body in space, your posture and how you move in the world. I think that's why my actors love it – it gives them that body awareness, and the agility and mobility to perform.' Should you try Stanley Tucci's workout? Some celebrity workout plans are better left to the celebrities – Zac Efron, for example, has spoken of the extreme lengths he went to when preparing for Baywatch and more recently The Iron Claw. 'I fully commit to my roles, which I love, but it takes a toll – my back was messed up after The Iron Claw,' the actor revealed on Instagram after the film's release. Tucci's training is different. It's designed to help you move well, and move freely, for as long as possible. This is why Eastwood tries to make it challenging, but 'achievable for everyone to do'. 'I want you to train forever,' she tells me. 'I'm 57 and a half and I'm still training hard. I'm training the same way I've trained for the last 35 years – it hasn't changed.' She focuses on moving the body in a wide variety of ways, developing a range of motion across all joints while building strength in as many positions as possible. And when your body is strong in most positions, injury is much less likely to come knocking. Balance also plays a major role in her classes, as do twisting and bending – when was the last time you did any of these things in your usual workouts? It's not all-consuming either. Eastwood's method is designed to complement and coexist with other activities you enjoy, rather than replace them. If you like lifting weights or have a favourite sport, have at it. And what if you love pasta and cocktails? If Tucci's evidence is anything to go by, this type of training makes a worthy plats d'accompagnement to that too.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Krasinski & Emily Blunt Shut Down Divorce Rumors for Good With Wedding Anniversary Celebration Details
John Krasinski is spilling the tea about his marriage to Emily Blunt which should shut down the divorce rumors for good. The 45-year-old actor chatted with Access Hollywood on May 19 at the premiere of his Apple TV+ film, Fountain of Youth, in New York City. He dropped a major clue about how he was feeling on the heels of his 15th anniversary with his bride on July 10. More from SheKnows Jessica Alba Has Reportedly Moved on With a New Man After Her Divorce From Cash Warren 'It's a biggie,' he revealed while noting that he's planning 'all sorts of fun stuff. 'It's going to be great'. Krasinski was asked if his anniversary was going to be as star-studded as his 2010 ceremony with George Clooney and Meryl Streep in attendance — and that would be a hard no. 'We'll do something much more private; it's just going to be me and her,' he added. Krasinski and Blunt were married at Clooney's spectacular Lake Como, Italy estate. He told Elle in 2016 how the A-list actor offered up the Italian villa as their wedding location. 'Only on the fourth ask did I say yes. Because the first three times I thought, There's no way he is serious,' he admitted. 'But I started to see his feelings get hurt. I actually hurt George Clooney's feelings.' Even after a blissful wedding day and the birth of their two daughters, Hazel, 11, and Violet, 8, rumors about their marriage began at the 2024 Golden Globes with a lip-reading incident. In December of that same year, their lifestyle differences were reportedly causing tension between Blunt and Krasinski, according to Life & Style. 'John learned the wrong lessons from the movies that totally changed his life – the first two A Quiet Place films that he made with Emily, and which became shockingly profitable worldwide hits,' an insider claimed to the media outlet about his workaholic tendencies. 'John was able to keep the budgets on those movies low by personally pitching in everywhere – as an actor, a writer, a producer, you name it – and of course controlling every single decision that got made on those movies, even if doing so meant a lot of sleepless nights,' the source added. 'In both cases, he was rewarded with huge financial and critical success, and he isn't backing down one bit from that approach.' Neither Krasinski nor Blunt have addressed the rumors publicly, but it sounds like their marriage is holding strong 15 years later. Nothing to see here!Best of SheKnows Get to Know Elvis & Priscilla Presley's Extended Family: Daughter Lisa Marie, Granddaughter Riley Keough, & More 43 Radiant Celebrities Who Posted Makeup-Free Selfies A Look Back at Johnny Depp & Winona Ryder's Relationship in Photos
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘My toddlers loved it' – Popular luggage brand loved by celebs and flight attendants launches first ever kids range
Plus, what Sun Travel makes of the Away range IN THE BAG 'My toddlers loved it' – Popular luggage brand loved by celebs and flight attendants launches first ever kids range Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR luggage brand loved by celebs has released its first ever children's collection. The brand is loved by celebs such as Meghan Markle, Emily Blunt, Nick Jonas and Harry Styles as well as flight attendants on TikTok. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Away has launched a new range of children's travel suitcases and bags Credit: Away 5 The new range comes in all sorts of colours Credit: Away The biggest case in the collection is the children's carry-on which also comes in five very bright colours. According to the website, there's enough room for 5-7 days worth of kids clothing in one case. You can fit in more than you think too because of the compression system and handy inside pockets for smaller items. The suitcase is suitable for children between ages four and seven. It isn't the cheapest, costing £180, but comes with a lifetime warranty in case it ever breaks. One reviewer wrote: "Super easy to push through the airport for a toddler even when fully packed. Our daughter loves the bright colors, and has a ton of fun with it." Another said: "We purchased these for our a Disney Spring Break trip. The kids loved having their very own suitcases like Mum & Dad." A third agreed: "My 6 and 3 year old LOVED these. They can push/pull them themselves no problem." Away has also unveiled a new children's backpack - although it's more expensive than your average bag at £60. But this backpack is lightweight and machine washable so marks are likely to come out when it gets dirty during your travels. The children's backpack has a large main compartment, a tablet sleeve, two water bottle pockets with easy access pockets where you can keep all the essentials, like snacks. The straps are no-slip straps and designed to stay on little shoulders and it has an optional chest clip for extra security. The Sun's Travel Editor Lisa Minot shares her expert packing tips 5 The backpack has lots of smaller compartments and room for water bottles Credit: Away 5 And there's a lunchbox too which is designed to keep food cool Credit: Away Something that might also make travelling easier is the children's packing cubes. For £30, you get a set of three cubes: two medium and one wide, that are made of water-repellent nylon and have a mesh top for easy visibility. The cubes have been designed to fit inside the Kids Carry-On suitcase and when they're not being used, can be stored flat or packed away. Not necessary for travelling per se, but nice to have a look at and a school potential is the 'Kids Lunch Box'. The description for this reads: "Lightweight and ready for adventure, the Kids Lunch Box keeps snacks fresh and organised from 30,000 feet to the school cafeteria." There's a main compartment, as well as a zip pocket for smaller snacks and a place to even keep cutlery too. There's also a handle and a clip that attaches onto the backpack so they can be used together. The lunch box comes in three different colours, blue, pink and white. In the mean time, the Sun Travel Team have revealed their top travel bags and accessories. Sun Travel Rates The Away Bag Highly Assistant Travel Editor at Sun Travel, Sophie Swietochowski loves her Away bag... It may be pricey, but in my opinion a decent, sturdy travel bag is well worth investing in. I take this Away bag everywhere with me, which is apt considering its name. Small enough to fit under the seat and comply with most budget airlines hand luggage restrictions, the Everywhere bag's star-quality is its zipped passport pocket. Conveniently, but very discreetly, located on the outside of the bag means accessing your important travel docs is less of a faff. There's a pocket for everything else too, including your laptop, your tablet and smaller bits of makeup and jewellery - Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘My toddlers loved it' – Popular luggage brand loved by celebs and flight attendants launches first ever kids range
A POPULAR luggage brand loved by celebs has released its first ever children's collection. The brand is loved by celebs such as Meghan Markle, Emily Blunt, Nick Jonas and Harry Styles as well as flight attendants on TikTok. The biggest case in the collection is the children's carry-on which also comes in five very bright colours. According to the website, there's enough room for 5-7 days worth of kids clothing in one case. You can fit in more than you think too because of the compression system and handy inside pockets for smaller items. The suitcase is suitable for children between ages four and seven. It isn't the cheapest, costing £180, but comes with a lifetime warranty in case it ever breaks. One reviewer wrote: "Super easy to push through the airport for a toddler even when fully packed. Our daughter loves the bright colors, and has a ton of fun with it." Another said: "We purchased these for our a Disney Spring Break trip. The kids loved having their very own suitcases like Mum & Dad." A third agreed: "My 6 and 3 year old LOVED these. They can push/pull them themselves no problem." Away has also unveiled a new children's backpack - although it's more expensive than your average bag at £60. But this backpack is lightweight and machine washable so marks are likely to come out when it gets dirty during your travels. The children's backpack has a large main compartment, a tablet sleeve, two water bottle pockets with easy access pockets where you can keep all the essentials, like snacks. The straps are no-slip straps and designed to stay on little shoulders and it has an optional chest clip for extra security. The Sun's Travel Editor Lisa Minot shares her expert packing tips 5 Something that might also make travelling easier is the children's packing cubes. For £30, you get a set of three cubes: two medium and one wide, that are made of water-repellent nylon and have a mesh top for easy visibility. The cubes have been designed to fit inside the Kids Carry-On suitcase and when they're not being used, can be stored flat or packed away. Not necessary for travelling per se, but nice to have a look at and a school potential is the 'Kids Lunch Box '. The description for this reads: "Lightweight and ready for adventure, the Kids Lunch Box keeps snacks fresh and organised from 30,000 feet to the school cafeteria." There's a main compartment, as well as a zip pocket for smaller snacks and a place to even keep cutlery too. There's also a handle and a clip that attaches onto the backpack so they can be used together. The lunch box comes in three different colours, blue, pink and white. In the mean time, the . Assistant Travel Editor at Sun Travel, Sophie Swietochowski loves her Away bag... It may be pricey, but in my opinion a decent, sturdy travel bag is well worth investing in. I take this Away bag everywhere with me, which is apt considering its name. Small enough to fit under the seat and comply with most budget airlines hand luggage restrictions, the Everywhere bag's star-quality is its zipped passport pocket. Conveniently, but very discreetly, located on the outside of the bag means accessing your important travel docs is less of a faff. There's a pocket for everything else too, including your laptop, your tablet and smaller bits of makeup and jewellery - Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor 5
