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Buzz Feed
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
18 Films With Realistic Endings
We all love a fairytale ending every now and then. But sometimes, we just want the real thing. No last-minute miracles, no rom-com reconciliations at an airport — just raw and real conclusions. Over on r/Cinema, movie lovers are sharing the films that didn't have a classic Hollywood ending. Here are 18 of the best responses. "Monsters University. They make an all-or-nothing 'pie in the sky' gamble, fail, and lose everything. Next, there's a montage of them doing the hard work, and it slowly pays off with gradual success." "La La Land ends like real life does sometimes: with the right people at the wrong time. No dramatic reunion, no last-minute fix. Just two people who loved each other, chased their dreams, and ended up waving from opposite sides of the finish line. It's messy, kinda beautiful, and way too familiar." "Marriage Story. I watched it during the beginning of my divorce, hoping for the Hollywood happy ending. It turned out way too much like real life!" "Uncut Gems was one of the most stressful movies to watch. You see Sandler's character dig his own grave step by when we get our ending, it's like: 'Damn! The mob don't fuck around.' I expected broken bones, but we definitely got something closer to what probably happens in reality." "Anora. Super realistic ending in a Cinderella story that I was not expecting." "Anora. Super realistic ending in a Cinderella story that I was not expecting." "Requiem for a Dream. This movie fundamentally changed me as a human. I felt different after watching it." "Manchester by the Sea. The fact that he didn't end up taking custody after everything is more realistic." "The Big Short. I like the way they made a mock summary about how everything changed. The banks got regulated and the responsible people got punished, only to reveal that this is America..." "Reservoir Dogs. It's the only movie I can think of where literally everyone dies in the end." "Denzel Washington's Flight. He's humbled himself before the world, got sober, and is happily doing his time in prison. But his young son confronts him at the end, insisting that he tells the truth about himself." "The Mist. It's a nasty ending and I hate it, but I do have to admit that it's pretty accurate as to what could happen in real life." "Coach Carter. Incredible movie. Just the message that you can have all the skills and popularity, but it doesn't translate to success. With all that hard work you put in, you still have to learn how to lose. That losing can be heartbreaking, especially when you give it your all." "8 Mile. By the end, he wins a rap battle tournament and everybody starts to respect him more. But there's no cliché where some guy waiting outside offers him a record deal or a life-changing opportunity. Right after the battle, Jimmy goes back to his late-night shift at work, he then bids his friends goodbye, and life goes on." "Friday Night Lights. Not many teams lose at the end of sports movies." "The Break-Up. I honestly thought they'd get back together, despite the title of the movie." "No Country for Old Men. No wild underdog story, no 'handsome protagonist getting the happy ending.' It's bleak, dark, and violent: exactly like what would happen if someone got wrapped up in cartel violence. IMO, a masterpiece of a film." "Seven. The bad guy is dead but it feels like he won. Morgan Freeman's closing quote really frames the bleakness." "Marley & Me. A realistic depiction of owning a hyperactive Labrador until they break your fucking heart by leaving you. That moment where he closes his eyes. I wept buckets." After reading all of these, I'm starting to think I might prefer realistic endings over Hollywood ones. And now? I have a serious watchlist to catch up on.🍿🍿 Do you know a movie that ends in a real, un-Hollywood way? Drop it in the comments or share it anonymously in the form below! And if you like what you see, check out BuzzFeed Canada's Instagram and TikTok socials!🎥🎥
Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
‘Misunderstood masterpiece' starring Margot Robbie now streaming for free
It is said to be one of the greatest movies ever made An R-rated Margot Robbie drama dubbed 'a misunderstood masterpiece' is now streaming for free. Channel 4's on-demand service has just added Babylon to its catalogue, ready for Robbie fans to devour. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, who helmed hit films La La Land and Whiplash, the 2022 dramedy tells a unique story. It follows Hollywood's transition from silent films to 'talkies' and how the shift impacted industry professionals. Viewers follow up-and-coming actress Nellie LaRoy (played by Robbie) and movie star Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt) as they navigate "an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood," according to the synopsis. Fans of Chazelle's previous works will note passing similarities between Babylon and La La Land, which is also set in Los Angeles and zeroes in on characters pursuing their dreams in Hollywood. However, the Oscar-winning director delves into darker themes here, exploring everything from crippling drug addiction to the depravity of the film industry. While the drama's star-studded cast piqued audiences' attention, Babylon ultimately failed to impress. It boasts a sour 57% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, with casual viewers awarding it a less generous 52%. The critical consensus reads: "Babylon's overwhelming muchness is exhausting, but much like the industry it honours, its well-acted, well-crafted glitz and glamour can often be an effective distraction." However, despite its low-ratings, the 2022 dramedy has become more popular over the years. Movie-goers are convinced the three-hour flick will be retrospectively praised as a classic. One five-star Google Review argues: "[...] Within the decade [this] will be considered a misunderstood masterpiece by many." Someone else echoed the sentiment, penning: "All I can say about Babylon is that it is a misunderstood masterpiece. I have never witnessed more decadence in the first 34 minutes of a film ever !! It's outrageous and absolutely fantastic." Meanwhile, a Rotten Tomatoes user praised: "UNDER FREAKING RATED," with a second stating: "I wish it was 5 What a ride. The music, the story, the pure genius!" Yet another fan shared: "Meaningful, beautiful and entertaining. Easily one of the greatest movie ever made. It felt like Wolf of Wall Street from Hollywood between 20s and 30s. This movie should be praised."
Spectator
3 days ago
- Business
- Spectator
Sunday shows round-up: Reed puts his job on the line over water targets
Environment Secretary Steve Reed puts his job on the line over water targets The government has announced plans to halve sewage pollution from water companies by 2030, with the help of £104 billion of private investment. On the BBC this morning, Laura Kuenssberg interviewed Environment Secretary Steve Reed, noting that halving current sewage pollution would only bring us back to the levels of 2019, when there were 225,000 sewage spills. Reed claimed that that wasn't the end of the government's ambition, and said the target was to restore all water bodies to 'good health' within a decade. Reed emphasised that water pollution has got worse every year, and that Labour have drawn a line now to 'turn this situation around'. He called for a 'revolution in the rules that govern our water sector' in order to meet targets where previous governments have failed. Kuenssberg asked if water companies would be allowed to increase bills again, and Reed admitted it would be up to the regulators. When asked if his job should be on the line if he fails to meet his targets, Reed replied, 'it should be, shouldn't it?' Farage on nationalising 50% of the water industry: 'It doesn't need to be a big sum of money' Also speaking to Kuenssberg about the water sector was Nigel Farage, who proposed taking half of the industry into public control. Kuenssberg pointed out that it could cost in the region of £50bn, and asked how much taxpayers money Farage would be willing to spend to achieve this goal. Farage said he didn't know the figure, but he believed it would be 'much less than that, if you strike the right deal'. Kuenssberg noted that Farage used to say Corbyn's economics were from 'La La Land' when he wanted to nationalise water. Farage argued that he didn't want government running water entirely, but that the state needed 'some degree of control'. Kevin Hollinrake: 'I'm worried it might just be shuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic' It is expected that Ofwat will be abolished and replaced by a new water regulator, as a result of recommendations made by the review which will be published on Monday. On Sky News, Trevor Phillips asked Shadow Housing Secretary Kevin Hollinrake whether he supported that decision. Hollinrake said that 'good regulation' was necessary, and welcomed Labour's new targets around water pollution, saying they were possible because of measures the Conservatives had put in place, but he compared the water industry to the 'Titanic'. Phillips asked whether the Tories effectively launched the Titanic when they privatised the industry. Hollinrake argued that the level of investment achieved after privatisation wouldn't have happened if it was in public control. Phillips noted that a lot more investment was required over the next couple of decades, and that companies couldn't meet those amounts when answering to shareholders. Hollinrake suggested that in a nationalised system there wouldn't be enough public money to invest in all essential public services. Steve Reed: 'If people think they're more important than the team, they need to think again' Trevor Phillips also asked Steve Reed about the four MPs who were suspended from Labour this week. The prime minister told reporters that 'everyone was elected on a Labour manifesto of change', and said he had to 'deal with people who repeatedly break the whip'. Phillips pointed out that Starmer had declared the welfare reform bill to have the achieved the 'right balance' after amending it due to resistance from Rachael Maskell, who was then suspended. Phillips asked why she was being punished. Reed said, 'it's not about one incident, it is about the team'. When asked whether Starmer was being fair, the environment secretary argued it was fair to 'be required to play the team game', and said that Labour needed to get 'big changes through'. Farage on net zero: 'This is not my religion' Laura Kuenssberg also asked Nigel Farage about climate change, after Reform UK's Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire Dame Andrea Jenkyns claimed it 'doesn't exist' this week. Farage said he believed in climate change, but had 'no idea' what proportion of it was man-made. The Reform leader said net zero is the 'religion of Westminster now in a fairly Godless age', but claimed that 2.5 million manufacturing jobs in Britain could be gone 'within the next decade' because of net zero policies. Kuenssberg pointed out that there is scientific consensus that human activity has a significant impact on the climate. Farage argued that UK taxpayers were being 'defrauded' of billions of pounds because of renewable energy subsidies for 'literally zero effect on global CO2 emissions'. Farage claimed that net zero policies just export manufacturing and emissions to other parts of the world. Ed Davey: Move further towards renewable energy, not 'expensive gas' Finally, Laura Kuenssberg interviewed Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, who said he was 'disappointed in this Labour government', and called for 'big ideas' to counter Nigel Farage. Davey told Kuenssberg that we must 'halve… businesses' energy bills within the decade', by investing further in renewable energy. He argued that it is the price of gas that has been raising energy bills, and that the Liberal Democrats have a plan to make the country less reliant on 'expensive gas from Vladimir Putin'.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Real reason behind Chloe Sims bitter two year feud with siblings and the new ‘sister' who has replaced them
THEY appeared to be the UK's answer to the Kardashians with a reality show documenting their big, glamorous move to Hollywood - but two years later, Chloe Sims and her estranged sisters Frankie and Demi are still not even on speaking terms after a very public fallout. While the 10 House of Sims followed Chloe, Frankie, Charlie, Georgia and Demi as they followed their American dream Credit: PA 10 Chloe's closeness to future sister-in-law Georgia is said to have caused a big family rift Credit: Getty 10 Frankie and Demi have returned to the UK and aren't speaking with Chloe Credit: Splash 10 Chloe admitted she had regrets over the spat with her sisters Credit: Of TV Those in the know claim that 43 year-old Chloe's closeness with her brother Charlie's fiancee 'Frankie and Demi feel like they have been replaced by Georgia,' a friend of the family tells The Sun. SIBLING RIVALRY 'It's as if Chloe and Georgia are sisters now, and 'They expected this fallout to have been resolved by now, but Chloe's closeness with Georgia has only made the gulf between the sisters even wider.' Chloe, Frankie, Demi, Charlie and Georgia upped sticks to LA three years ago after The show proved a hit with viewers, with OnlyFans renewing the show for season two and Fans were hooked on the drama as the sisters fell out amid the pressures of setting up their new lives in LaLa Land, culminating in an TV BATTLE After weeks of simmering tensions, things finally came to a head after Frankie and Demi learned that They were especially incensed as all four siblings were paying equally towards the apartment, yet Georgia wasn't contributing financially and still getting credit. There is still so much bad blood in the water. A source close to the Sims clan The ensuing clash 'That was back in January 2024 and eighteen months later, there is still so much bad blood in the water,' explains our source. 'Frankie and Demi basically feel like Chloe got too big for her boots after they moved to the States and started to believe her own hype. When they called her out on it, she chose their brother and Georgia over them because they never stood up to her or gave her a reality check. PICKING SIDES 'It didn't help that Chloe, 'Chloe picking Charlie is one thing, he's one of the siblings at the end of the day, but they feel so hurt by her tightness with Georgia, who isn't related to any of them by blood. 10 Viewers were stunned as family tensions unravelled on the OFTV and Netflix series Credit: OFTV 10 Chloe has remained in LA while Frankie and Demi have told pals she has 'changed' Credit: Getty Images - Getty 10 Chloe lives with her daughter Madison in Hollywood Credit: Instagram / Madison Sims 'They feel like Georgia should have done more to heal the rift between the sisters, but they believe she's made it worse because she tells Chloe what she wants to hear. 'Charlie and Georgia have always been happy to act like it's The Chloe Sims Show and the rest of them are supporting players, whereas Frankie and Demi didn't tolerate that. They believe she treated them like they should be grateful to her for their success and fame.' Pals in Family is about more than just DNA. Georgia gives Chloe the sisterly support she doesn't get from Frankie and Demi. A family friend 'Chloe doesn't expect Demi and Frankie to kiss her a*** but she was on Towie first and did pave the way for them to have a platform, yet she doesn't feel like they have ever acknowledged that. 'SCAPEGOAT' FURY 'With Georgia, she feels like she gets the sisterly love and support she's not had from Frankie and Demi. Georgia always has her back and sometimes 'family' is about more than just sharing the same DNA. As for Georgia, she feels like Frankie and Demi are making her the scapegoat. 'Yes, Chloe and Georgia are incredibly close, but it's not her fault that the sisters have fallen out, ' explains our insider. 10 Frankie, Demi and Chloe in closer times back in 2023 Credit: The Mega Agency 10 Georgia and Chloe remain joined at the hip Credit: Getty Images - Getty 'She's not there to play referee in a family feud. She's always been tighter with Chloe than Frankie and Demi, but any disputes between the sisters are between them and not her. 'Of course Georgia thinks it's sad that the siblings aren't on speaking terms, yet she doesn't believe it's her job to fix that. 'She has her own relationship with Charlie to focus on, as well as own brand as a podcaster and beauty influencer, so she doesn't have time to fixate on the family tensions.' SPEAKING OUT While The Sun has reached out to reps for Chloe and her sisters, last year, Chloe admitted she had regrets over the rift. They're family and the last people I expected to have a falling out with, ' she said. 'Obviously, I regretted my actions because I don't want to be in that headspace, all stressed out and arguing. I just want a nice, easy life." She also explained that Meanwhile, when quizzed on whether she has had any contact with Chloe late last year, Frankie said: We are out of the loop so everything is pretty much the same as how it was.' THE FUTURE So what hope is there for that the Sims sisters might put this ugly beef behind them? 'Never say never, but right now there is no sign of a peace deal on the horizon,' says our insider. "If things carry on the way they are, I wouldn't be surprised if they never speak again." 'Chloe feels like her sisters have been really nasty to her, and she's all about the positive LA lifestyle now. She loves them because they are her sisters, but she doesn't really like them as people. She doesn't want any toxicity in her life.' 'Meanwhile, Frankie and Demi feel like Chloe has lost touch with her roots and got lose in a plastic Hollywood bubble. 'Nobody seems to want to budge or bend on this one, and as long as that's the case, it's a complete stalemate. 'Ultimately it's really sad because, even if they do make up one day, they can't get back all this lost time together.' 10 Frankie and Demi are unsure if the rift can ever be resolved, say pals Credit: Splash
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Real reason behind Chloe Sims bitter two year feud with siblings and the new ‘sister' who has replaced them
Friends reveal why the family fallout has reached a stalemate - and how LA has changed Chloe SIM-MERING TENSION Real reason behind Chloe Sims bitter two year feud with siblings and the new 'sister' who has replaced them THEY appeared to be the UK's answer to the Kardashians with a reality show documenting their big, glamorous move to Hollywood - but two years later, Chloe Sims and her estranged sisters Frankie and Demi are still not even on speaking terms after a very public fallout. While the spat between the siblings played out on their short-lived series House of Sims, now insiders are revealing the real reason things turned so sour between the former Towie brood, and the person that came between them. Advertisement 10 House of Sims followed Chloe, Frankie, Charlie, Georgia and Demi as they followed their American dream Credit: PA 10 Chloe's closeness to future sister-in-law Georgia is said to have caused a big family rift Credit: Getty 10 Frankie and Demi have returned to the UK and aren't speaking with Chloe Credit: Splash 10 Chloe admitted she had regrets over the spat with her sisters Credit: Of TV Those in the know claim that 43 year-old Chloe's closeness with her brother Charlie's fiancee Georgia Shults, 33, who also moved out to LA with the gang in 2022, is the main factor behind the deep rift between the once-tight sisters. Advertisement 'Frankie and Demi feel like they have been replaced by Georgia,' a friend of the family tells The Sun. SIBLING RIVALRY 'It's as if Chloe and Georgia are sisters now, and Frankie and Demi are strangers to them. Frankie and Demi basically felt like they were pushed out, and Chloe has no time for them anymore. 'They expected this fallout to have been resolved by now, but Chloe's closeness with Georgia has only made the gulf between the sisters even wider.' Chloe, Frankie, Demi, Charlie and Georgia upped sticks to LA three years ago after signing a six-figure deal deal with OnlyFans' OFTV to film a series about their efforts to make it in America. The show proved a hit with viewers, with OnlyFans renewing the show for season two and Netflix even picking up the rights to become the series' second streaming home. Advertisement Fans were hooked on the drama as the sisters fell out amid the pressures of setting up their new lives in LaLa Land, culminating in an epic screaming match while filming the second series. TV BATTLE After weeks of simmering tensions, things finally came to a head after Frankie and Demi learned that only Chloe, Charlie and Georgia's names were put on the WiFi bill for the family's apartment - making it difficult for them to build a credit score in their new country. They were especially incensed as all four siblings were paying equally towards the apartment, yet Georgia wasn't contributing financially and still getting credit. There is still so much bad blood in the water. A source close to the Sims clan The ensuing clash led to drinks being thrown, Chloe branding her sisters 'evil users' and Frankie and Demi leaving LA for good - ultimately putting paid to a planned third series of the show. 'That was back in January 2024 and eighteen months later, there is still so much bad blood in the water,' explains our source. Advertisement 'Frankie and Demi basically feel like Chloe got too big for her boots after they moved to the States and started to believe her own hype. When they called her out on it, she chose their brother and Georgia over them because they never stood up to her or gave her a reality check. PICKING SIDES 'It didn't help that Chloe, Charlie and Georgia all decided to stay out in the States, despite their show not coming back, whereas Frankie and Demi have no interest in returning. This has only made the chasm between them all even deeper - it's essentially become two different camps. 'Chloe picking Charlie is one thing, he's one of the siblings at the end of the day, but they feel so hurt by her tightness with Georgia, who isn't related to any of them by blood. 10 Viewers were stunned as family tensions unravelled on the OFTV and Netflix series Credit: OFTV 10 Chloe has remained in LA while Frankie and Demi have told pals she has 'changed' Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement 10 Chloe lives with her daughter Madison in Hollywood Credit: Instagram / Madison Sims 'They feel like Georgia should have done more to heal the rift between the sisters, but they believe she's made it worse because she tells Chloe what she wants to hear. 'Charlie and Georgia have always been happy to act like it's The Chloe Sims Show and the rest of them are supporting players, whereas Frankie and Demi didn't tolerate that. They believe she treated them like they should be grateful to her for their success and fame.' Pals in Chloe and Georgia's camp, however, tell a different story. Family is about more than just DNA. Georgia gives Chloe the sisterly support she doesn't get from Frankie and Demi. A family friend 'Chloe doesn't expect Demi and Frankie to kiss her a*** but she was on Towie first and did pave the way for them to have a platform, yet she doesn't feel like they have ever acknowledged that. Advertisement 'SCAPEGOAT' FURY 'With Georgia, she feels like she gets the sisterly love and support she's not had from Frankie and Demi. Georgia always has her back and sometimes 'family' is about more than just sharing the same DNA. As for Georgia, she feels like Frankie and Demi are making her the scapegoat. 'Yes, Chloe and Georgia are incredibly close, but it's not her fault that the sisters have fallen out, ' explains our insider. 10 Frankie, Demi and Chloe in closer times back in 2023 Credit: The Mega Agency 10 Georgia and Chloe remain joined at the hip Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement 'She's not there to play referee in a family feud. She's always been tighter with Chloe than Frankie and Demi, but any disputes between the sisters are between them and not her. 'Of course Georgia thinks it's sad that the siblings aren't on speaking terms, yet she doesn't believe it's her job to fix that. 'She has her own relationship with Charlie to focus on, as well as own brand as a podcaster and beauty influencer, so she doesn't have time to fixate on the family tensions.' SPEAKING OUT While The Sun has reached out to reps for Chloe and her sisters, last year, Chloe admitted she had regrets over the rift. They're family and the last people I expected to have a falling out with, ' she said. 'Obviously, I regretted my actions because I don't want to be in that headspace, all stressed out and arguing. I just want a nice, easy life." Advertisement She also explained that she has changed a lot since moving Stateside, saying "It sounds really weird but I've realised that Chloe from TOWIE doesn't exist any more." Meanwhile, when quizzed on whether she has had any contact with Chloe late last year, Frankie said: We are out of the loop so everything is pretty much the same as how it was.' THE FUTURE So what hope is there for that the Sims sisters might put this ugly beef behind them? 'Never say never, but right now there is no sign of a peace deal on the horizon,' says our insider. "If things carry on the way they are, I wouldn't be surprised if they never speak again." 'Chloe feels like her sisters have been really nasty to her, and she's all about the positive LA lifestyle now. She loves them because they are her sisters, but she doesn't really like them as people. She doesn't want any toxicity in her life.' Advertisement 'Meanwhile, Frankie and Demi feel like Chloe has lost touch with her roots and got lose in a plastic Hollywood bubble. 'Nobody seems to want to budge or bend on this one, and as long as that's the case, it's a complete stalemate. 'Ultimately it's really sad because, even if they do make up one day, they can't get back all this lost time together.'
