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RTÉ News
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Liam Neeson's The Naked Gun reboot will knock your socks off
Is this the silliest film you'll see this year? Oh, yes. Is it the funniest movie you'll see this year? Also, very likely, yes. The Naked Gun reboot, coming 31 years after the last instalment of the classic comedy trilogy, 1994's Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, sees Liam Neeson taking over the mantle from the late, great Leslie Nielsen. The Ballymena native is Frank Drebin Jr, the bumbling, coffee-chugging leader of Police Squad and the son of Leslie Nielsen's comically inept detective. In a scene early on, we see Frank standing in front of a photograph of his late father in the police station and telling him: "I want to be just like you, but at the same time, completely different." It reads as a statement of intent for the entire enterprise. Thankfully, it delivers, and then some. Directed by Akiva Schaffer, one-third of the hilarious comedy troupe The Lonely Island, The Naked Gun is extravagantly, unashamedly, preposterously silly. While the original films spoofed police procedurals, here Schaffer riffs on the later-career hard-guy, action-hero persona Neeson has carved out for himself since Taken. Frank is a rogue cop to end all rogue cops (his shock at being told the police would investigate him if he broke the law is very amusing), but his character is beefed out with some very enjoyable pop culture references. As well as catching bad guys, Frank has a fervent obsession with the Black Eyed Peas (Fergie is a Queen), Sex and the City, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The story, insofar as it matters, (which is to say, not very much) kicks off with Frank, dressed as a schoolgirl no less, as he singlehandedly foils a bank heist. Alas, the bad guy has managed to swipe a remote control marked with the words 'P.L.O.T. Device' (!) from a safe deposit box in the vault. After a hero's welcome at the police station, it's back to business for Frank as he investigates the suspicious death of a brilliant tech engineer. The engineer's true-crime novelist sister, Beth Davenport, played by a scene-stealing Pamela Anderson, comes on board to try to get to the bottom of the mystery. All roads lead them to the slimy tech mogul Richard Cane (Danny Huston), her brother's employer and the inventor of the electric car in which he met his demise. And yes, that P.L.O.T. Device rears its head again as the crucial bit of technology Richard needs to enact an evil, world-shattering event. The rapid-fire pace of the jokes makes the tight, 85-minute running time whizz by. There are very amusing visual gags (watch out for the cold cases room), delightful wordplay ("UCLA? I see it every day. I live here."), excellent running jokes (they get good mileage out of one involving coffee cups), and a couple of side-splittingly absurd sequences that you need to see to believe. The cast, which also includes Paul Walter Hauser as Captain Ed Hocken Jr, Frank's partner, and CCH Pounder as the irate station chief, are firing on all cylinders, with Neeson and Anderson's undeniable comedy chemistry taking centre stage. We knew Neeson had comedy chops after memorable cameos in Life's Too Short and Derry Girls, and he's in flying form here, especially in scenes alongside Anderson. The Naked Gun is imbued with the spirit of the original films, and you're sure to come out of the cinema with a suitably goofy smile on your face.
Eater
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Tracking the NYC Restaurants in ‘And Just Like That...' Season 3, Episode 10
is a born-and-raised New Yorker who is an editor for Eater's Northeast region and Eater New York, was the former Eater Austin editor for 10 years, and often writes about food and pop culture. And just like that, HBO Max's Sex and the City sequel series returns for its third season. And Just Like That... brings back our long-time New Yorkers Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis), as well as relative newcomers Seema (Sarita Choudhury) and Lisa (Nicole Ari Parker), to our televisions and laptops. What is summer without our gals talking candidly about sex, making bad puns, and dining and drinking around the city? Like previous seasons, Eater will be tracking where the gang is eating across New York City, from brunch sessions to romantic dinners to cocktail dates. This guide will be updated weekly when each episode airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m., leading up to the finale. And we're saying it now: there will be spoilers ahead. Episode 10, 'Better Than Sex' Are emotional and mental connections better than sex? That's what Carrie is wondering. She's considering whether she wants to date Duncan or whether that would ruin the writing relationship they have. It feels like the crux of her issues is self-confidence rather than her dating life. All a girl wants is affirmation that she's a good writer. And she gets that and much more. Brady fancies himself a chef after working the trenches at his dad Steve's restaurant, Scout. He preps a dinner of black cod, carrot puree, and sauteed Swiss chard for his parents and drops two bombshells: he wants to attend the Culinary Institute of America, and he got a hookup pregnant. Later on, Miranda finds him asleep while reading a copy of Anthony Bourdain's A Cook's Tour. And while Herbert lost his election, his family at least gets pizza with goat cheese. 283 West 12th Street at West Fourth Street, Greenwich Village This is the second time Seema has gone to the fancy French restaurant this season (remember her series of bad dates?). This time, she and Carrie are seated at a prime table in the corner by the windowfront, where they drink martinis and talk about Seema's hottie gardener's love for his late mother and Carrie's thrill at being seen as smart by a man. 'Duncan respects my thoughts,' she says. 'He sees my me-ness.' Ever the writer. 142 West 65th Street, Upper West Side Carrie is wearing a hot dress, walking along Lincoln Center to attend a publishing party at the Italian restaurant, invited by Duncan himself. She meets his agent, who also happens to be his ex-wife, and Carrie learns more about her writing partner. Duncan wants to leave to eat somewhere else. Eater NY All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Elle
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Thank God, Steve Is Back on 'And Just Like That...'
Spoilers below. Some of my favorite sounds in the world are birds chirping on spring mornings, the squeaking of sneakers on TV as my dad watches basketball, and Steve Brady saying 'HEYYY, MIRAAHNDUHH!' in Sex and the City. David Eigenberg's signature, at times cartoonish, but undeniably New York accent brings me joy. So imagine my delight when I suddenly heard the Long Island rasp of Miranda's ex-husband for the first time this season on And Just Like That… It was like hearing the theme song to your comfort show come on—you can't help but know you're in for a treat. But soon after the surprise entrance, on season 3, episode 10, Steve's voice quickly goes from charming to uncharacteristically aggressive. That's because his son, Brady, drops two bombshells on him and Miranda at family dinner: He's going to culinary school (Miranda is supportive while Steve laments losing Brady as his personal chef), and he got someone pregnant during a random hookup (both parents are stunned here). Brady doesn't even know much about the woman, just that her first name is Mia and that she's 'very' pregnant. Miranda isn't convinced that the baby is Brady's, but Steve blows up at the dinner table, scolding his son for being irresponsible just as he was about to get his life together. He describes Mia as 'someone who's having your baby who doesn't want to be with you, isn't that fucked up?' (Hmm, is he actually talking about his situation with his ex-wife here?) He even threatens to get violent, and that's when Brady storms out of Miranda's apartment. Just when I thought I was missing Steve's voice, I got an earful of it. Miranda the processes the chaotic evening and her future as a grandma on a three-way call with Carrie and Charlotte. Speaking of Carrie, now that she and Aidan are over for good, she has much more time to write… with Duncan. He seems impressed with this repeated line in her latest draft: 'She had done all she could. She had done all she could. She had done all she could.' As if this couldn't be more reflective of Carrie and Aidan's breakup, the man in her story returns home from war safely, but dies from the untreated wound from the previous battle. Meanwhile, Anthony and Giuseppe (with his mother now out of the picture) are getting it on in Anthony's apartment when a neighbor knocks and says they have to evacuate for safety reasons. It's finally time for Anthony to stay over at Giuseppe's humble two-bedroom. But the next morning, they are awoken by his strange roommate: a middle-aged puppeteer whose latest creation looks just like Giuseppe. Giuseppe says there's nothing to worry about because his roommate is asexual. Anthony later suggests that they move in together, but Giuseppe wants to take things slow. However, when he finds his roommate jerking off to his puppet clone, he takes Anthony up on his offer. Seema also goes to Adam's apartment for the first time, and it's a total jackpot: a light-filled, spacious, and rent-subsidized flat for only $900 a month. He inherited it from his mother, who died of breast cancer when he was 20. Seema wishes she could meet her, so he introduces her to a sprawling plant on his windowsill, which he describes as 'my mom in a nutshell.' Over drinks with Carrie, Seema shares her fear that Adam has mommy issues. But later, Seema puts those issues to the test when she accidentally knocks the potted plant out of Adam's window while trying to smoke. She feels terrible ('I killed your mother,' she says), but he was able to re-pot some of the surviving vines. Mother lives on. On the topic of moms, Miranda is desperate to learn more about the woman Brady got pregnant. So, she goes undercover at the salon where Mia works and requests an appointment with her, only to find out Mia is just a shampoo girl. With her head in the sink, Miranda tries to get more info out of Mia, who has a visible baby bump and can't stop farting. Miranda is not impressed when Mia admits she was going to get an abortion until she realized her baby 'would be a double Libra.' When Miranda asks if she knows whether Brady is the father of the child, Mia gets offended. Miranda comes clean and reveals her identity, and Mia responds by splashing her in the face with water. Miranda hopes she can have some sort of connection with the mother of her grandchild, but that doesn't seem likely. When she asks whether the baby will be a 'little boy or girl,' Mia looks at her in disgust for being 'so binary.' She walks off and passes gas on the way out. Also having mother-daughter issues? Lisa. When her daughter loses her pet hamster in the walk-in closet, Lisa scolds her for letting the rodent out of its cage. But her daughter gets her back by saying Lisa is 'never here.' Her mother-in-law also judges her for yelling at her child. Lisa is angry with herself for focusing too much on her work instead of her family, but her husband, Herbert, comforts her. 'You're human,' he says. And oop! There goes the hamster running out the bedroom door. Later, the family gathers to learn the election results of Herbert's big race for city comptroller. The Wexleys are one enthusiastic bunch as they pile into the elevator, but they quickly return home defeated. Herbert lost the race. He's beside himself, but Lisa tries to lift his spirits with the same advice he gave her: 'You're human.' Charlotte has been dealing with a bit of chaos of her own. She's been trying to meet with an 'energy healer' on Zoom (respectfully, diva, why not a therapist?), but there's too much noise around her home with renovations taking place and Rock tap dancing. After rescheduling the appointment several times, Charlotte finds some peace and quiet at Carrie's apartment. Here, she lets her walls down and says she's still harboring feelings from Harry's cancer diagnosis, especially the strain of carrying the news alone. Empathizing with Charlotte, the anonymous energy healer turns her camera on to reveal her face—it's the great Susie Essman!—and begins a guided meditation. Carrie has realized something about her dynamic with Duncan: 'I've never experienced a man seeing me as smart first,' she says. It's limiting to be seen as primarily stylish or sexy, she explains. But the English writer 'respects my thoughts' and 'sees my me-ness,' she tells Seema. Still, Carrie believes their relationship is limited to just work and writing; but Duncan challenges that boundary by inviting Carrie to a glamorous publishing party. She arrives wearing Vivienne Westwood and sparkling heels, turning the heads of the amused guests, including Duncan—and his ex-wife. Imogen is a chic publisher with a blonde bob, who teases Duncan about missing his deadlines and forgetting their anniversary. Even Carrie finds their dynamic messy. When they return home, Duncan asks Carrie to come back to his apartment—not for writing purposes this time—but she declines. They say goodnight and go their separate ways, but before Carrie can put her key in her door, she turns to chase Duncan and kisses him on his doorstep. They do end up spending the night together and talk about writing even more. He tells her, 'I may have missed a deadline, but you've given me a new lifeline.' She cringes at the line; it's 'too purple,' she says. But Carrie loves it. In the closing scene, she's in the garden wearing a dress in that very color.
Refinery29
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
These Glossier Favourites Are So Loved, They Never Leave Our Makeup Bags
If you were online around 2016, Glossier's millennial pink aesthetic, complete with Instagrammable bubble-wrap pouches and dewy-skinned cool girls, is probably etched into your memory. For a certain generation of beauty lovers, Glossier wasn't just a brand — it was the brand. The brainchild of Emily Weiss, it championed the mantra of 'skin first, makeup second'— a concept that feels ubiquitous today, but was quietly revolutionary at a time when full-coverage makeup reigned supreme. What Glossier truly excels at is building real and sustained hype for its collection of products, developed with insights sourced from a highly devoted online community. Years later, it's still a mainstay in our makeup bags, not just for nostalgia's sake, but because a lot of these products exceeded all of our expectations. With that in mind, our beauty editors share the Glossier staples that will always have a spot in their beauty routines. Glossier Banana Pudding Balm Dot Calm, $28 'Balm Dotcom has earned a permanent spot in my lip product rotation ever since my college days. I lost count of how many I own, and am always elated to find a tube of this in my coat pocket. It's thick but never gloopy and does a remarkable job at healing dry, flaky skin. I've used this universal salve on my cracked cuticles, windburned cheeks, and even to tame my flyaways in a pinch. The formula features castor seed oil and lanolin, both emollients that help to hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin barrier. The latest Banana Pudding flavour, a collaboration with New York's Magnolia Bakery (the cupcake spot famously featured in Sex and the City), is my favourite yet. It smells exactly like the bakery's signature dessert, with a sugary, realistic banana scent that tempts me to take a bite. I can't get enough, and the matching keychain is too cute for words.' — Venus Wong, senior writer Glossier You Fleur Eau de Parfum, $136 'I have to admit, the original Glossier You isn't for me. But the new Glossier You: Fleur? I'm hooked — it's addictive. I'd describe it as a beachy floral, thanks to a mineral salt accord that evokes crashing waves and sea spray. It gives the floral notes — fruity osmanthus and coconutty ylang ylang — a tropical twist. I catch hints of banana and piña colada. The dry-down is warm and enveloping, like sun-drenched skin after a day by the ocean, slathered in sunscreen. What really stands out is the staying power: I can spritz it on at 7 a.m. and still catch it lingering into the evening. As such, the scent always attracts compliments. If you like Gucci Bloom, you'll love this.' — Jacqueline Kilikita, beauty director Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, $38 'I'm always on the lookout for a natural, buildable liquid blush, and Glossier has nailed it with Cloud Paint. The formula blends effortlessly and builds to a seamless flush of colour. I have a few shades in my collection already, with Wisp being my most recent addition. Described as a 'soft lilac', I was initially nervous it might lean too cool-toned on me, but it actually delivers the perfect amount of purplish-pink for a fresh yet natural pop of colour. At $38, you get so much product, too. I've had one of my other shades for months and have barely made a dent — a little really goes a long way!' — Kristine Romano, art director Glossier Boy Brow Eyebrow Gel, $38 ' Boy Brow has been a staple in my makeup bag for years — and for good reason. The brush is smaller than most on the market, but don't underestimate it. It makes light work of beefing up sparse brows, sculpting arches, and defining tiny hairs in the inner and outer corners — all without depositing so much product that you need to clean up afterward. The pomade also doesn't leave brows feeling rock hard, thanks to a blend of clever plant-based waxes that hold hairs in place without making them stiff. The addition of moisturising soluble collagen keeps brows feeling soft and conditioned. And don't be fooled by the tiny tube; it lasts for months, even on my big brows.' — Jacqueline Kilikita, beauty director Glossier You Travel Size EDP, $56 'I own a shelf-collapsing amount of perfumes, but the travel-sized Glossier You is what I always bring with me when I go on a trip. There's something about this soft and clean scent that never fails to bring me a warm and familiar feeling. The mix of creamy ambrette, slightly salty ambrox, and powdery iris creates this really cosy profile that enhances the natural musk of the skin. It smells different on everyone, which is precisely why I never get bored of it. In addition to wearing this fragrance when I just get out of the shower, I love spritzing it liberally on my pillowcase and sleepwear, especially when I'm away from home. It creates this intimate scent bubble that clings to fabric for ages and brings comfort as I toss and turn at night.' — Venus Wong, senior writer This article was originally published on Refinery29 US.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
I found out Lindsay Lohan's skincare secret and copied it– the result is incredible
As Freakier Friday star Lindsay Lohan reveals the secret to her glass skin, our head of beauty dives into the world of lasers herself Lindsay Lohan is in full comeback mode, and her skin is giving lead character energy at every Freakier Friday photocall this month. In fact, her skin looks so glowy that I'm convinced I could use her cheeks as a mirror to check my reflection. Watching her literal glow-up in 2025 has led me to wonder what she's been doing to her skin to get the complexion of a 20-year-old and the mirror-like dewiness of someone who has never seen sunlight and/or has been on a serious retinol routine for decades. While the exact list of aesthetic treatments she's booked in for is under wraps, the 39-year-old did share in a 2022 Como interview that she likes having regular IPL laser sessions to keep her complexion free from sun damage and looking youthful. IPL, or intense pulsed light, is known for tackling pigmentation, redness and fine lines, and it's no stranger to other A-lister skin routines. But while IPL can be incredible, it's also not for everyone, particularly those with sensitive skin or deeper skin tones, which can react unpredictably. Even Lindsay has admitted in more recent interviews that treatments like IPL and Morpheus8 (one of her other more invasive former go-tos) are a bit too much for her now, since her skin has become more sensitive after having a child. However, inspired by Lindsay's results from laser facials, I decided to book in for some sessions myself. Also inspired by her newfound gentle approach to aesthetics, I booked in for a more low-key laser that can be done during lunch hours and doesn't leave me walking around like Samantha Jones from that Sex and the City episode for days after. Here's what happened when I tried Clear & Brilliant at London's Thérapie clinic. What is Clear & Brilliant? Clear & Brilliant is technically a laser facial, but it's on the mild end of the spectrum. It uses fractional laser technology to create microscopic treatment zones in the skin (don't worry, you don't feel it), which triggers collagen renewal and skin regeneration. It's non-ablative, meaning it doesn't remove the top layer of your skin, so there's minimal downtime and no scary peeling phase. It's also suitable for all skin tones and skin types – a major plus in a world where not all lasers are created equal. While it's not exactly cheap (you're looking at around £250–£300 per session in most clinics), it feels like a smart investment if you're targeting fine lines, texture or early signs of pigmentation, without wanting to go full Fraxel. My laser experience and results I booked in for three Clear & Brilliant sessions at Thérapie Clinic over the course of three months, hoping for a more even skin tone and to tackle some lingering acne scars. After the first session, my skin flushed pink immediately (don't panic – this is normal), but it settled to a mild blush within an hour. I was back at my desk by lunch. What you probably want to know is, did it hurt? I had the laser on the highest setting possible and I found it fine. It's not comfortable– the elastic band-like flicking sound made me flinch more than the feel of it – but it's also not painful. The only slight 'ouch' moment was when it went over the skin above my lips. Other than that, the 30-minute sessions flew by with minimal pain. However, if you don't have a great pain tolerance (I'll admit, I do), you can ask for numbing cream to be applied beforehand. The following days felt a little rough – literally. There's a sandpaper-like texture that kicks in on day two or three, but it's subtle and easy to cover with a little tinted SPF. Within a week, that gave way to visibly smoother, glowier skin. After my third session, the difference was clear: my pores looked tighter, emerging sun spots on my cheeks faded and even a few red post-acne marks that had been hanging out on my jawline for a year started to vanish. I even started getting compliments from skincare professionals in my industry, with a couple saying my skin was 'great' – as a former acne sufferer, this isn't a phrase I ever thought would be uttered about my skin. So while I can't say I've had the exact same treatment as Lindsay, I can confidently say I can vouch for her laser and good skincare combination as an anti-ageing routine, because my complexion has never looked better.
