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USA Today
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From 'Happy Gilmore 2' to 'The Assessment,' 10 movies to stream right now
Adam Sandler is gripping it and ripping it on the golf course like it's 1996 again. Nearly three decades after "Happy Gilmore" became one of the Sandman's earliest and biggest movie hits, the highly anticipated comedy sequel "Happy Gilmore 2" leads a variety of new films from the streaming clubhouse. That's a Netflix original, but other services such as Hulu, Peacock and HBO Max are offering up theatrical releases finally coming home, like the newest Wes Anderson jam, a horror flick based on the video game "Until Dawn" and a Jenna Ortega/Paul Rudd thriller. Here are 10 new and notable movies you can stream right now: 'The Amateur' It's like an action thriller that forgot to come out in 2003. When his wife (Rachel Brosnahan) is killed in an international terrorist attack, a CIA decoder (Rami Malek) goes after the people responsible in a throwback to the days of "The Recruit" and the "Bourne" movies. Where to watch: Hulu. 'Apocalypse in the Tropics' The gripping documentary chronicles the rise of evangelical power in Brazilian politics in recent years, focused on the tumult caused by televangelist Silas Malafaia and controversial president Jair Bolsonaro. It's also a sobering watch, given how certain aspects – from social-media propaganda to a destructive insurrection – hit way too close to home. Where to watch: Netflix. 'The Assessment' In a futuristic landscape wrecked by climate change, people have to get government permission to procreate, to save resources. Elizabeth Olsen and Himesh Patel play a scientific couple wanting a little one, and Alicia Vikander is the assessor sent to test them in extreme ways in the outrageously funny and extraordinarily bleak sci-fi thriller. Where to watch: Hulu. 'Death of a Unicorn' In the trippily bonkers thriller, a widowed attorney (Paul Rudd) takes his estranged daughter (Jenna Ortega) on a work trip to a Rockies nature preserve for familial reconnection. That goes sideways when they hit a baby unicorn and the dad's pharmaceutical employers aim to use its blood for profit. Then the foal's parents show up and things get really gory. Where to watch: HBO Max. 'Happy Gilmore 2' This is the "Cannonball Run" of golf comedy sequels. The plot is a familiar one: Brash golfer Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) hits the links to raise enough money to send his daughter to ballet school. Come for the silliness, stay for the endless cameos, from women's hoopsters and pro wrestlers to musicians, gridiron stars and Sandler's old pals. Where to watch: Netflix. 'I Love You Forever' No one's having a creepier 2025 on screen than Ray Nicholson. (Yes, Jack's son.) In this dark romantic comedy, Sofia Black-D'Elia plays a young woman unlucky in love who meets a TV journalist (Nicholson) who checks all the right boxes. Yet the best boyfriend ever quickly takes a swift and cringey turn toward the emotionally abusive. Where to watch: HBO Max. 'Long Distance' The definition of a "dumped movie" is a shelved theatrical release with a new title and no marketing dropped suddenly on a streaming service. That said, this sci-fi film is a pretty fun time, with Anthony Ramos as a miner who crash-lands on a dangerous alien planet and needs to rescue an injured stranger (Naomi Scott) before his oxygen runs out. Where to watch: Hulu. 'The Phoenician Scheme' Wes Anderson's comedy stars Benicio del Toro as a famed arms dealer who, after one assassination attempt too many, makes estranged nun daughter (Mia Threapleton) his sole heir. Absurd shenanigans are afoot, though the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating an oddly heartfelt family reconnection. Where to watch: Peacock. 'Push' The one thing very pregnant realtor Natalie (Alicia Sanz) doesn't need is a bunch of no-shows to a cursed house she's trying to sell. And the one guy who does show up? A psycho killer! Raúl Castillo plays the sadistic guy who ruthlessly chases her – a situation that goes truly awry when she goes into labor – in a twist on the supernaturally tinged slasher. Where to watch: Shudder. 'Until Dawn' The "Until Dawn" video game is a freaky good time. The movie adaptation veers wildly from it, and not for the better. Clover (Ella Rubin) takes her friends along on a doomed trip to find her missing sister, and they wind up in a time loop where they have to stay alive till dawn to make it to tomorrow. A horror flick with a few cool moments but a ton more clichés. Where to watch: Netflix.
Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
TWICE's Jeongyeon to make acting debut in The Recruit: The Movie; all about military comedy spin-off, character details, more
Jeongyeon of TWICE is preparing to take on a new challenge! This time, not on the concert stage, but on the silver screen. Nearly ten years after her debut in the K-pop industry, the singer has been cast in the upcoming military-themed film The Recruit: The Movie. It marks her first official acting role. The casting was reported on July 22, sparking excitement among fans. Jeongyeon is set to portray a commissioned military nurse officer. It's a role that will allow her to explore a more grounded and dramatic character outside the world of music. The project marks a major milestone for the idol, who has been steadily expanding her skill set beyond singing and performing. About The Recruit: The Movie The Recruit: The Movie is based on the popular South Korean drama series The Recruit. The show was first aired in 2022 and quickly developed a loyal viewership. Known for its unique blend of realism and comedy, the original show depicted the trials, friendship, and absurdities of life in the South Korean military. Following the success of its third season earlier this year, the franchise is now expanding into film. While the original series focused on the training camp and day-to-day life within a military unit, the upcoming movie will take a different approach. It will shift its setting to a military hospital, offering a fresh perspective on service life through the lens of medical staff. The screenplay is currently in the final stages of development. Filming is expected to begin before the end of 2025. Jeongyeon juggles TWICE schedule to prep for acting debut Despite her packed schedule with TWICE 's ongoing activities, Jeongyeon is reportedly coordinating her calendar to accommodate the film's production. According to insiders, the idol is already preparing for the role. She's adjusting her commitments to fully immerse herself in her acting career. This transition reflects her dedication to growth and her desire to explore new creative avenues. Her upcoming film debut is highly anticipated by ONCEs (TWICE's fandom). TWICE soars with THIS IS FOR and world tour Since debuting with TWICE in 2015 under JYP Entertainment, Jeongyeon has contributed to the group's success with her powerful vocals and versatile stage presence. TWICE has gone on to release multiple chart-topping tracks, including CHEER UP, TT, FANCY, and Dance The Night Away. The band has cemented its place as one of K-pop's leading girl groups. Their recent comeback with the fourth full-length album THIS IS FOR, released on July 11, continues to perform well on domestic and international charts. The group is currently on its sixth world tour, thrilling fans with high-energy performances across continents. TWICE is also slated to headline the upcoming Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, becoming one of the few K-pop acts to achieve this feat.
Sunday World
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Britney Spears makes rare comment on fling with Colin Farrell
'all over each other 'all over each other | The pair dated after her public split from Justin Timberlake. Britney Spears has made a rare comment about her fling with Irish actor Colin Farrell. The singer referenced their brief romance in a video caption posted to Instagram. "Last time I wore an actual nightgown out was a La Perla nightgown at a premiere with Colin Farrell,' she wrote beneath a video showing the 43-year-old as she posed in a barely-there nightie. "I wonder why conservatorship had me wear three layers of tights for 20 years hmmm,' she added. The pop princess dated the 48-year-old Dubliner in the early 2000s following her high-profile split from Justin Timberlake. In her memoir, The Woman in Me, she said she was set up with Farrell through a 'club promoter friend.' They pair met on the set of a film, and went on to have 'a two-week brawl.' 'Brawl is the only word for it,' she said, adding: 'we were all over each other, grappling so passionately it was like we were in a street fight.' She appeared alongside him at the premiere of his 2003 film The Recruit, but admitted she was not over her ex. 'As I had before when I'd felt too attached to a man, I tried to convince myself in every way that it was not a big deal, that we were just having fun, that in this case, I was vulnerable because I wasn't over Justin yet.' Speaking to the press at the premiere, Colin played down his relationship with Spears, saying they were 'just friends.' "We're not dating,' he said. "She's a sweet, sweet girl. There's nothing going on — just mates.' Britney Spears and Colin Farrell (Getty Images) The following year she wed Jason Alexander in Las Vegas before annulling their vows just 55 hours later. Later that year she wed her second husband, Kevin Federline, and welcomed two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden. The pair divorced after three years, following which Britney spent several years in a custody battle which was complicated by her controversial conservatorship. The conservatorship gave others, including her estranged father, Jamie Spears, the right to make basic decisions about her finances, career and personal life. Britney Spears and Colin Farrell (Getty Images) News in 90 Seconds - May 19th It was suspended on November 12th 2021, almost 14 years after it was imposed. She had a series of short-lived relationships before she began dating her third husband, Sam Ashgari after meeting on the set of a music video in 2016. The couple married in June 2022, but divorced a year later. Asghari filed for divorce citing 'irreconcilable differences' amid allegations of infidelity. She began dating her housekeeper Paul Richard Soliz in late 2023, but confirmed their split by the following summer. Branding herself 'single-as-f**k' in a July 2024 social media post, she vowed 'I will never be with another man as long as I live.'
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Britney Spears recalls Colin Farrell memory as she twirls in negligee
Britney Spears twirled in a see-through negligee in her latest social media dance video. The 43-year-old singer appeared to be enjoying some mimosas as she recalled a memorable evening with actor Colin Farrell. 'Last time I wore an actual nightgown out was a La Perla nightgown at a premiere with Colin Farrell,' she wrote, adding: 'I wonder why conservatorship had me wear three layers of tights for 20 years hmmm ???' But Britney got one of the details wrong. When she attended the The Recruit premiere with Colin, now 48, in 2003, she actually wore a cream-toned pajama top, rather than a nightgown. In her 2023 memoir, The Woman In Me, Britney wrote: 'In the course of our fun time together, [Colin] took me to the premiere of a spy thriller he was in called The Recruit with Al Pacino.' Regarding her outfit, the Lucky singer said: 'I wore a pajama top. 'I thought it was a real shirt because it had miniature studs on it but I see the photos and I think, "Yeah, I definitely wore a full-blown pajama top to Colin Farrell's premiere."' The two stars were in the midst of a passionate but brief fling at the time. Explaining their ardor, the Billboard Music Award winner revealed: 'Brawl is the only word for it — we were all over each other, grappling so passionately it was like we were in a street fight.' Britney was under a court-ordered conservatorship for 13 years before being released in November 2021. She alleged her estranged father Jamie Spears, 72, would constantly call her 'fat' and kept her on a strict diet of 'chicken and canned vegetables' for almost two years. Regarding why she incorporates her hair into her wild online videos she explained that in her memoir as well. 'As performers, we girls have our hair,' she explained. 'That's the real thing guys want to see. They love to see the long hair move. They want you to thrash it. If your hair's moving, they can believe you're having a good time.' 'In the most demoralizing moments of my Las Vegas residency, I wore tight wigs, and I'd dance in a way where I wouldn't move a hair on my head,' she said, explaining why she was rebelling. 'Everyone who was making money off me wanted me to move my hair, and I knew it -so I did everything but that.'
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Britney Spears makes rare remark about fling with Colin Farrell while rocking a see-through nightgown
Britney Spears put on another sexy display on social media wearing an expensive piece of lingerie. The singer, 43, who has dozens of young women vying to play her in a biopic about her life, twirled around her house in a see through negligee with two different colors of undergarments. The Grammy winner seemed to be enjoying some mimosas as she preened for the camera trying to get just the right shot, her tossing her long blonde hair from side to side. Spears seemed to be wearing some makeup and added a color with a bright red lip. 'Last time I wore an actual nightgown out was a La Perla nightgown at a premiere with Colin Farrell,' she wrote, adding, 'I wonder why conservatorship had me wear three layers of tights for 20 years hmmm ???' After two decades, the Hold Me Closer singer's memory is a bit faulty and she got one of the details wrong. When she attended the The Recruit premiere with Farrell, now 48, in 2003, she actually wore a cream toned pajama top, rather than a nightgown. In her 2023 memoir, The Woman in Me, Spears wrote, 'In the course of our fun time together, [Farrell] took me to the premiere of a spy thriller he was in called The Recruit with Al Pacino.' Regarding her outfit, the Lucky singer said, 'I wore a pajama top. 'I thought it was a real shirt because it had miniature studs on it but I see the photos and I think, "Yeah, I definitely wore a full-blown pajama top to Colin Farrell's premiere."' The two stars were in the midst of a passionate but brief fling at the time. Explaining their ardor, the Billboard Music Award winner revealed, 'Brawl is the only word for it—we were all over each other, grappling so passionately it was like we were in a street fight.' Spears was under a court ordered conservatorship for 13 years before being released in November 2021. She alleged her estranged father Jamie Spears, 72, would constantly call her 'fat' and kept her on a strict diet of 'chicken and canned vegetables' for almost two years. When she attended the The Recruit premiere with Farrell, now 48, in 2003, she actually wore a cream toned pajama top, rather than a nightgown; Pictured in Los Angeles in January 2003 Regarding why she incorporates her hair into her wild online videos she explained that in her memoir as well. 'As performers, we girls have our hair,' she explained. 'That's the real thing guys want to see. They love to see the long hair move. They want you to thrash it. If your hair's moving, they can believe you're having a good time.' 'In the most demoralizing moments of my Las Vegas residency, I wore tight wigs, and I'd dance in a way where I wouldn't move a hair on my head,' she said, explaining why she was rebelling. 'Everyone who was making money off me wanted me to move my hair, and I knew it — so I did everything but that.' Spears continued to exhibit her long fought for freedom when she posted a second sexy snap. In this one, she wore a pair of black thong panties with lace shaped like a butterfly with a pair of black boots by the pool.
