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Final Destination Bloodlines Deaths Ranked
In case you hadn't heard, Final Destination Bloodlines is now one of the highest-grossing R-rated (and also horror) films of all time and will likely become the top-grossing of the entire franchise. And one of the reasons this latest installment in the iconic film series is such a success is the W-I-L-D deaths. Like, there are some really, really, really great ones in this film. So, we decided to rank all of the deaths in the film from "Eh, not that bad" to "Holy SHIT that was good!!!" Check it out: William (the little boy) falling to his death. Crystal: I'm very glad this happened off-camera. Honestly, was sad about this death. 1/10Darren: I'm glad this was only a premonition because I really would have been bummed to see that kid die after all that. 0/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: .5/10 Darlene (Stefani's mom) getting crushed by a wooden post. Crystal: I don't know if it's because the scene itself was so dark and so much was going on, but this death felt like a side note. Like, it just kinda happened. 2/10Darren: I knew she was probably going to die, and it happened so quickly it was startling, but man what an uninspired kill. 1/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 1.5/10 All the people falling through the Skyview stairwell that collapses. Crystal: Although it's a pretty comical death (which I love), it wasn't particularly gore-y or shocking. 3/10Darren: They just don't make 'em like they used to. 2/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 2.5/10 All the Skyview restaurant goers burning up in a giant explosion. Crystal: This felt like a very 'catch-all' kind of death. I'll give them points for quantity, though. 4/10Darren: It had to be done. But still, better deaths to come. 3/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 3.5/10 The dancers falling through the broken glass floor of The Skyview and hitting support beams, the ground, etc. Crystal: As 'oh shit!!!' as this death sequence is, I wasn't really shocked by it, considering all the build-up with the glass floor cracking, etc. It's definitely an awful way to go, but not as shocking as some other deaths in the Final Destination franchise. 5/10Darren: Exactly what we expected to happen, but still didn't make it any less…fun? But this was just the beginning. 5/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 5/10 All the remaining people falling out of the Skyview restaurant after the explosions, etc. Crystal: Another middle-of-the-road death sequence for me. Gotta happen, though! 5/10Darren: The deaths themselves, though horrible, are unremarkable in the grand scheme of things. But 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' playing on the radio below as the bodies fall was *chef's kiss*. 7/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 6/10 The little shit who caused the whole thing getting crushed by the piano. Crystal: Definitely the most satisfying death in the movie. What a POS, this kid. 7/10Darren: He had it coming for sure, but I can't help thinking he could've had it so much worse for setting this whole thing in motion. 5/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 6/10 Stefani and Charlie being crushed by logs flying off a runaway train. Crystal: IDK why I expected Stefani and Charlie to make it out of this alive. I mean, not EVERYONE dies at the end of every Final Destination film, but certainly, no one cheats death in the long run. So, in that sense, this was kind of surprising. And I did find it funny that, in the end, they were killed by logs. 6/10Darren: Hilarious. I laughed so hard at the guy nonchalantly telling Stefani, 'Well, you didn't technically die…' and me thinking, I know. They're not the "cherry on top" deaths that we deserved, but it's still good cartoonish fun. 6.5/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 6.25/10 The older woman catching on fire from the chef's flambe and then exploding. Crystal: This one made me laugh out of sheer horror. Like, burning to death seems like one of the worst ways to go. Sorry, ma'am. 7/10Darren: Call me a sicko, but seeing an innocent person running on fire to their demise just does it for me every time. 7/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 7/10 The woman getting crushed by the piano before falling to her death. Crystal: I felt really bad for this lady, LOL. Like, it's not bad enough to see your imminent death, falling out of a collapsing building, but the piano crushing her was straight out of Looney Tunes. 7/10Darren: Ah, the old getting smashed by a falling pian routine. If you look closely you will see the piano has ACME stamped on it. Not really, but not far off, right?! 7/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 7/10 The last dancer holding onto the glass floor, cutting his hands, and then slamming his head onto a beam Titanic-style. Crystal: This poor guy's death was a standout amongst the whole sequence of people falling through the glass. Not only was the whole hand thing brutal but to smack your head on a beam on the way down. Oof, adding insult to injury. Sorry, dude. 7/10Darren: Again, I feel like I knew what was coming, but it still hurts so good to see that poor sucker get his head used as a ping-pong ball. Also, the memories of that other poor sucker from Titanic getting similar treatment gets extra points. 8/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 7.5/10 The guy on fire falling out of the window of the Skyview. Crystal: This death was a little more subtle, and the fact that he fell out of the window on top of being on fire was the cherry on top. 7.5/10Darren: The only thing better than a person on fire, is one pinwheeling to their own double-demise. 8/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 7.75/10 Evie Bludworth (the singer) burning alive in front of a young William. Crystal: OK, the only thing worse than burning to death is burning to death in front of your own child. B-R-U-T-A-L! 8/10Darren: Well, I changed my mind, maybe seeing a person on fire IS horrible. That kid is scarred for life… even more than his mom. Too soon? 8/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 8/10 Young Iris having her finger degloved by her engagement ring, falling to her death, and then being impaled through the mouth. Crystal: This felt like a very classic Final Destination-style death. SUPER gory and flinch-worthy. 8/10Darren: You know, there aren't enough de-glovings represented on film. So satisfying, in a vomit-inducing way. 8/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 8/10 Old Iris being impaled through the back of her head by the weathervane. Crystal: I don't know how I didn't see this one coming sooner, but it was a good one. High on the gore factor and creativity, for sure. 8/10Darren: I love how death was toying with her all throughout the scene. Then, only being able to destroy her once she finally surrenders/sacrifices herself. The poetry of her being impaled through the mouth, just like in the premonition, is solid gold. 8/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 8/10 The restaurant host/older man getting sliced in half by the falling elevator. Crystal: Now this is the kind of death I expect to see in a Final Destination film. Shocking, gore-y, creative, and a little satisfying because that guy was rude AF. 9/10Darren: Oh boy, now we are getting into the cartoonish gore that I have come to expect from the FD series! 9/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 9/10 Howard (Stefani's uncle) stepping on broken glass, falling on the ground, then a rake setting off a lawnmower which drives over his face, pulverizing his head. Crystal: This was easily one of my favorite deaths in the film. Lots of nail-biting anticipation and guessing who was gonna die (and how), which makes for the best kinds of deaths. And bonus points for being a 'nod' to another lawnmower-related death in The Final Destination. 9/10Darren: This is the kind of thing FD does best. It puts all the pieces in place to make you think one thing is gonna happen, only to have something totally bat-shit random happen instead. The tension throughout was incredible. 9.5/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 9.25/10 Erik's fakeout death — his nose ring getting caught on a chain that gets wrapped up on a ceiling fan, then him falling into a massive fire below. Crystal: Well, there's a reason this death sequence is in the teaser trailer. It has literally every perfect element — overly elaborate chain reaction, great music, painful to watch, what more can you ask for?! BUUUT because this was a "fake out," I'm docking points a little. 9/10 Darren: The perfect Rube-Goldbergian death sequence. This is why we watch these movies. I almost felt robbed since this was showcased so prevalently in the teaser trailer, but they really redeemed themselves by making it so he did not actually die from this event, so even though we already saw all this in the trailer, it wasn't quite a spoiler. 10/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 9.5/10 Bobby's head being impaled by a coil from the vending machine that corkscrews through his brain. Crystal: Unexpected. Shocking. Gory. Hilarious. What's not to love? 10/10Darren: This guy got screwed! 9/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 9.5/10 Julia being crushed in a garbage truck after a tree trimmer falls and hits the guy with a leafblower, which blows leaves into the kids playing soccer, whose ball hits Julia, knocking her into a garbage bin that dumps her into said garbage truck. Crystal: I feel SO BAD for laughing at this death, but the fact it played out in the background (and exactly how Erik said it would) is hilarious. And never in my life would I have expected to see someone's head crushed by a trash compactor. 10/10Darren: It started off fast and comedic with her being thrown into the garbage truck, but then once she was in the compactor…seeing her head get crushed in slow real-time was so intense, disturbing, and cartoonish that it is now burned in my brain. 10/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 10/10 Erik's real death by being impaled and literally snapped in half by an MRI machine. Crystal: This death was SO creative. Lots of great anticipation and unexpected twists. This is definitely one I will NOT forget. And, again, more bonus points for the 10/10Darren: You can't write this shit! Oh, wait apparently you can. This is the only franchise that can get away with something so ludicrous, but still have the audience on board 100%. Everything about it is perfect, but the Prince Albert is the crowning achievement. 10/10"Holy Shit!!!" Level: 10/10 Do you agree with our ranking? Sound off in the comments below!
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hailey Bieber Celebrates Her and Justin's Son Jack's Latest Milestone in New Photo: ‘My Sweet Baby'
Hailey Bieber is such a proud mom! She shared a milestone moment in son Jack Blues Bieber's life with fans in a rare photo of the child she shares with husband Justin Bieber. 'My sweet baby is 9 months old today,' Hailey, 28, wrote on a Thursday, May 22, Instagram Story photo showing a black and white picture of her son, Jack, who was born in Los Angeles on August 22, 2024. The Rhode Skin founder added a teary emoji, showing how moved she was that her son is growing up so quickly. Jack was seen sitting up on his own while turned away from the camera. He was dressed in a little white T-shirt and jeans while going barefoot, seeming fascinated by an object on his lap. While Hailey and Justin, 31, have been careful not to show their son's face in photos, they frequently share updates about him on social media. The new snapshot comes after the model opened up about motherhood in Vogue's Summer Issue. In an interview published on Tuesday, May 20, Hailey said of her son, 'He's my priority. He is the most important thing to me.' She called motherhood her "biggest teacher so far "and explained how it changed her relationship with Justin, saying it is 'the biggest teacher in my relationship. You see your partner so differently.' While calling Justin an amazing dad and a "natural," Hailey shared, 'I think you empathize with your parents a lot more. There's so much perspective that comes with it," about being a mom. "I like who I am so much more than I ever have," she told the publication. "There's an ease that comes with [being a mother], a confidence. You really start to give less of a f--k about so many things. You're just like, 'I don't have the time, actually. I don't have the energy.'" The Arizona native explained why she and Justin have had limited family outings with Jack while making Los Angeles their home base. 'We don't take him to a lot of places. We don't want anyone to ... I mean, you've just got to see how invasive it all is. It feels mean to put a baby into that,' Hailey said about the constant paparazzi presence around herself and the "Holy" singer. The model revealed how her body changed after giving birth to Jack, as she struggled to lose the final 15 pounds she gained during her pregnancy. 'When people talk about 'bouncing back' — back where, because my hips are wider, my boobs are actually bigger than they were before. They did not go back. And great, I'll take it, but it's not the same body that it was before,' she revealed. 'You're not the same person that you were before. You change head to toe. And I think there was a minute where I kept really hyper-fixating on getting back to what I was. And then I had to go through that acceptance of, I'm not going back. So, it's really about how do I want to move forward? Who do I want to be?' Hailey also confessed she was able to lose the remaining weight with the help of a team of experts who focused on everything from spinal and core realignment to her pelvic floor.
Metro
18-05-2025
- Metro
Europe's 'undertourism capital' is a quiet paradise with return flights from £62
Protests and tourist taxes are changing the travel landscape across Europe, as several popular holiday destinations push back against visitors. Last summer, anti-tourism demonstrations swept Barcelona and the Balearic Islands, while Venice and Amsterdam increased tourist charges. Today, British holidaymakers are preparing for mass protests on the Canary Islands. Thousands of disgruntled locals are set to take to the streets on Sunday afternoon to fight mass tourism under the slogan: 'Canary Islands has a limit.' But Europe still has plenty of quiet corners, if you know where to look. One such place is Teleorman, a remote and underexplored part of southern Romania that has just been named the least visited place on the continent. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. The region, which borders Bulgaria, recorded just 20 overnight stays per 1,000 residents in 2023, according to a new study by Which?. That's compared to Zante, a Greek island of 40,000 residents, which clocked six million overnight stays the same year — or 150 for every resident. In Teleorman, essentially, you've about as much chance of winning £50 on the lottery as bumping into another tourist. The nod comes as Romanians vote in a pivotal presidential run-off that could radically alter their country's position in Europe. The election, which has been described as a head-to-head between pro-western and anti-western Romania, pits a Trump-allied ultra-nationalist agitator against a centrist independent. Experts have called it the most important vote in the country's post-communist history. It doesn't have the beautiful buildings or swish cafes of Romania's capital Bucharest, but what Teleorman lacks in urban sophistication, it makes up for in history and natural beauty. Teleorman county is one of Romania's poorest areas. The roads are lined with wild poppies and the absence of commercialisation endears it to travellers looking to escape tourist traps. Alexandria, the region's capital, is a small but charming city of cathedrals, museums, and a 5,000-seat football stadium. Its rivers are an excellent place to try your hand at fishing, surrounded by valleys and verdant fields. Teleorman roughly translates to 'wild forest', and there are plenty of green spaces to reflect that. The Vedea Forest Park, for example, is a great destination for hikers. In the southern part of the region, the Danube Valley gives way to ponds and tributaries that flow into the mighty Danube River, creating a spectacular vista. This part of the world has weathered many wars and Communist rule, a chequered past that's reflected in historical landmarks such as the Saint Ioan Valahul Monastery, a ruined structure on the outskirts of Poiana village. The monastery was recently restored, and a young monk now hosts tours that take you through the site's cultural significance. Teleorman is home to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Church, famous for its four towers – two big and two small – that form the shape of a cross. Built between 1902 and 1904, it was last restored in the 1930s with the help of the local community. Steeped in unassuming solitude, this place is worlds away from the chaos of Europe's busiest destinations. Teleorman, Romania (21.54 tourists per 1,000 residents) Dytikos Tomeas Athinon, Greece (64.13) Călăraşi, Romania (123.97) Olt, Romania (148.3) Severoistočen, North Macedonia (177.84) Podunavska oblast, Serbia (277.83) Arr. Soignies, Belgium (284.11) Targovishte, Bulgaria (332.15) Rybnicki, Poland (351.1) Benevento, Italy (398.17). If you prefer a city break but can't cope with the chaos of Paris or Madrid, a 90-minute drive from Teleorman is Bucharest. Romania's capital has long been described as the 'Paris of the East' for its lavish architecture and tree-lined boulevards. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Bucharest was a hotspot for French artists and intellectuals, who frequented the city. At the time, society mirrored the Parisian way, with a focus on fashion, elegance and sophistication. Likewise, prominent Romanian artists, including Constantin Brâncuși, studied in Bucharest before making their names in Paris. Recently ranked 9th in The Times' roundup of '24 of the best affordable city breaks in Europe', the city is also actively welcoming tourists. The Romanian government is pouring money into accommodation and public transport in a bid to attract travellers, while other countries are pushing them away. Metro's Alice Murphy travelled across Romania in 2023 and fell head over heels for Brasov. A train ride from Bucharest in the heart of Transylvania, she says you'll find a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern city life. Brasov's Old Town, which is protected by Unesco, is quainter than its counterpart in the capital. Embroidered with medieval buildings, including the Gothic Black Church and the Council House, the city is home to Rope Street, the narrowest street in Romania. The Bucharest to Brasov train takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, with prices ranging between £5 to £14. In summer, the mercury in Romania hovers around 35°C. The hottest August on record topped a sweltering 44.5°C. With that in mind, the best time of year to visit is generally considered to be May into early June, or September into early October, when the average daily temperature rests at 25°C. More Trending If you want to avoid the cold, January is a no-go, with lows of -4°C. From London, Ryanair and Wizz Air run direct routes to Bucharest from London Stansted and Luton. According to Google Flights, return flights in October are now available from £62. To get to Teleorman, the best option is to fly to Bucharest and drive the final leg, which takes about an hour and a half. Public transport is limited in this part of Romania, and there is no train. Zakynthos (Zante), Ionian Islands, Greece (149,886.95 tourists per 1,000 residents) Istria County, Croatia (133,466.93) Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain (118,720.31) Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain (117,785.17) Dodecanese Islands, Greece (113,790.45) Tiroler Oberland, Austria (112,716.37) Pinzgau-Pongau, Austria (109,009.7) Cyclade Islands, Greece (104,152.63) Kerkyra (Corfu), Greece (100,079.59) Außerfern, Austria (97,299.12). Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Everything I ate in a weekend of pintxos hopping in San Sebastián MORE: 'Lively' European city named world's most walkable and flights are just £66 MORE: This UK beach is 'more relaxing than the Algarve' — two hours from London
Global News
14-05-2025
- General
- Global News
Bring on BBQ season with these *sizzling* picks
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Herald Malaysia
13-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Sri Lankan priest shapes next generation of artists
Artist and sculptor Samantha Thushara has crafted dozens of statues and trained over 200 students from various faiths May 13, 2025 Sri Lankan Catholic priest Samantha Thushara (center) conducts a workshop for his students at Gampaha, Western Province, Sri Lanka. (Photo supplied) By Quintus ColombageWhen he is not busy with pastoral engagements, Fr Samantha Thushara can be found in his bustling art studio, located behind the stone facade of Holy Cross Church in Gampaha, Sri Lanka's Western rising early in the morning to returning to bed late at night, the 53-year-old, soft-spoken priest remains busy with chisels and mud as an artist, sculptor, and art teacher. 'Art is a bridge. It unites us despite our differences, allowing us to share common human experiences,' he told UCA News in a recent interview. Thushara has created dozens of paintings and life-sized statues of religious and globally renowned personalities and trained over 200 art students, including Christians, since has been conducting training workshops for both young men and women in Gampaha and the nearby Kimbulapitiya priest says he not only teaches them paintings or sculptures but also 'sculpting their lives.'Over the past few years, Thushara and his students have crafted statues of Jesus, Mary, and Catholic saints, as well as global icons such as Aristotle, Mahatma Gandhi, Karl Marx, William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, Che Guevara, and Martin Luther King Jr. They have also created Buddha statues for temples and public places across Sri livesLiyana Arachchige Kalhara is among the 30 students currently undergoing their training. The 23-year-old Buddhist said the training made him familiar with sculpting instruments, allowing him to cast figures like St. Michael the Archangel and Mahatma Gandhi. "Fr Thushara transformed my mindset. Now I prepare thoroughly, read more, and do my art with greater understanding and discipline," Kalhara told UCA News. Sigithi Harshika, 29, from Halpe, Katana, Western Province, completed a training course under the guidance of Thushara. She now runs her own art workshop. 'I've had to pause taking new orders because demand has grown so much,' Harshika told UCA News. Harshika's latest artwork included Stations of the Way of the Cross for a church. She employs several assistants to craft statues and said she is grateful to the priest for paving the way for self-reliance. Fathima Hasna, a Muslim student from Udugampola in the Western Province, said that the priest's work is not limited by the boundaries of religion. A lifelong passion Thushara was born in 1972 in the seaside town of Maggona in Western Province as the youngest of five children. The town is home to Sinhalese-speaking Maggona ethnic people who are believed to have migrated to present-day Sri Lanka from the eastern Indian state of Odisha in the 13th century. Thusara's family belongs to the ethnic group. He was attracted to art in his childhood and pursued the passion after entering the seminary for priestly formation. Thushara was ordained a diocesan priest in September 2000. Priestly life offered him opportunities to pursue his passion for art, he acknowledged. The priest first studied at the Vibhavi Academy and the Colombo Academy of Art. Then he moved to Italy for specialized training in sculpting. There, he earned a diploma in the Sacred Art School of Firenze and a master's degree from the Accademia di Belle Arti of Florence. Thushara said his training in Italy allowed him to work with renowned European sculptors, but he remained focused on Sri Lankan culture and traditional faith practices. 'My soul is always here,' he says. Crossing boundaries Over the years, the priest oversaw the crafting of 150 life-sized statues, six church altars, and Buddha statues, including one he created for the Narammala Punyawardena Temple. Among the artist-priest's most notable works are 25 figures he created for All Saints' Church in Borella, a suburb of the capital, Colombo. Those include a cinematic visualization of the crucifixion of St. Peter. Sarath Chandrajeewa, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Visual and Performing Arts, says the priest's emphasis on traditional artwork is laudable. "In a world where our statues are losing value to corners being cut and to fiberglass, he restored integrity and discipline to the sacred art," Chandrajeewa said. Apart from being an artist and arts teacher, Thushara has made strides to uplift the lives of people in Uchchimune, a fishing village in the Northwestern Province. He trained 30 impoverished Catholic fisherwomen in sculpting, candle-making, and rosary-making. The training enabled these women to earn a stable income and lift their families out of poverty with their newfound livelihoods. Wijith Rohan Fernando, a senior lecturer in Christian Studies at the University of Kelaniya, states that the priest empowers village youth by providing them with skills, self-expression, and dignity through meaningful and creative labor. While his student Kalhara carefully carves an angel's wing, he glances at his guide with humility and gratitude. "He is not just a teacher. He helps us do better than we ever thought we could do," Kalhara
