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He was the brooding ’90s voice behind one of the most haunting love songs of a generation, but today Chris Isaak is celebrating a milestone that has fans doing a double take. The singer behind "Wicked Game," a track that defined an entire era of moody romance, not to mention one of the steamiest music videos in MTV history, is turning 70—an age that feels almost unthinkable for the artist so many still pictures in his early, blue-lit prime.

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Best known for his 1989 hit "Wicked Game," Chris Isaak dominated the late ’80s and ’90s with his smoldering love songs and rockabilly style. Known for his quirky sense of humor and Elvis-like image, it’s hard to imagine Chris Isaak as anything other than the smirking pompadour-wearing youthful rocker whose best friend was his electric guitar.

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Why “Wicked Game” Still Defines Chris Isaak’s Legacy

"Wicked Game" was featured on Isaak’s third album Heart Shaped World. The song became a sleeper hit that dominated airwaves, thanks in part to the Herb Ritts-directed music video that featured supermodel Helena Christensen rolling on the beach.

For Gen Xers who first saw Chris Isaak in the ’80s and ’90s (raises hand), his 70th birthday feels like a personal milestone as well. Isaak’s timeless hits still resonate, and his boyish look is still intact, but if he’s getting older, so are we. Listening to a Chris Isaak song can bring one right back to the excitement of seeing a favorite star at the MTV Awards or the anticipation of a new music video.

Now social media makes rock stars more accessible, but in the MTV era, audiences relied on videos to visually connect with their favorite artists. Few used the medium quite like Chris Isaak, an artist who tapped into the glamorous supermodel era of the ’80s and ’90s while displaying expert musicianship then and now.

Nearly four decades later, Chris Isaak is still on the road, still performing the songs that made him a defining voice of late-night MTV and ’90s romance. But for fans who first discovered him during his blue-lit “Wicked Game” era, his 70th birthday lands with a real sense of disbelief. The music hasn’t changed, and neither has the feeling it brings back—but time has clearly moved on, even if Isaak still feels frozen in that unmistakable moment.

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A lesser-known thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Moore, which premiered last year, shot to the top of the Apple TV+ charts. It even dethroned Brad Pitt's Oscar-nominated blockbuster, F1.

Echo Valley has become the #1 movie on Apple TV as of June 24, per Flix Patrol. Beating the likes of Outcome, The Gorge, Fountain of Youth, The Family Plan, Greyhound, The Family Plan 2, Eternity, and Emancipation. 

Sydney Sweeney even acknowledged the film's achievement on her Instagram Stories. It is one of her most underrated projects, never picking up the same attention as The Housemaid, Euphoria or Christy.

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Echo Valley was directed by Michael Pierce and written by Mare of Eastown's Brad Ingelsby. It co-starred alongside Sweeney and Moore, Domhall Gleeson, Fiona Shaw and Kyle MacLachlan.

The film centers on Kate Moore, a grieving widow and horse trainer living on an isolated Pennsylvania farm. Her life spirals when her troubled, drug-addicted daughter, played by Sweeney, arrives unannounced. The thriller explores how far a mother's love will go as her daughter becomes involved in a conspiracy bigger than them both. Moore describes the movie to Variety as: “It’s a domestic drama wrapped in a thriller, which is very unusual.”

Sweeney went to great lengths for the role, studying people struggling with substance issues. “I watched a lot of videos. There’s a YouTube series of this guy that interviews people on Skid Row that have struggled with addiction and are [still] currently. I watched a lot of them and drew from different stories that they would tell or mannerisms that they have,” she told Variety.

The film received a mixed critical reception and only a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie had a limited release in cinemas before landing on Apple TV+ a week later. It seems to have gained a new life as Sweeney's popularity rises.

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For generations of families living south of Atlanta, the local amusement park in Fayetteville, Georgia, was a staple of childhood. Long before it featured massive neon signs, it was the family-owned Dixieland Fun Park, a nostalgic spot of the 1990s packed with go-karts, arcade games and affordable weekend wristbands.

Even after Orlando-based Fun Spot America acquired the property in 2017 and gave it a massive, modern face-lift, it remained a beloved regional staple where you could easily skip the colossal lines of major corporate theme parks. But in a sudden move that has caught both locals and the national roller coaster community completely off guard, an era is officially coming to an end.

Fun Spot America just announced that its Atlanta-area location will permanently close its gates for good, locking in its final day of operation for August 2, 2026.

While the park has welcomed millions of guests over its lifetime, operators dropped the news without citing a specific reason for the sudden shuttering, though industry insiders point to recent financial performance struggles and the uphill battle of marketing a year-round park in the regional Georgia market.

"This was an extremely difficult decision," says John Arie Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Fun Spot America, adding that the company is incredibly proud of the decades of memories built in Fayetteville. "Our Atlanta team has poured their hearts into serving our guests and creating a place where families could have fun together."

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The heartbreaking news triggered a wave of intense emotions from the community, with many expressing a profound sense of personal loss. One heartbroken visitor shared, "I consider the park to be a home and the people there family."

Above all, there was a deep feeling of bittersweet gratitude for the park's history and the people who made it special, with a former employee writing, "That hurts me. Remember working there 5 years ago for 3 years there. Great memories with amazing staff and co-workers."

A World-Class Thrill Ride in Limbo

While casual local visitors are mourning the loss of a go-to family weekend spot, the news has sent massive shockwaves through the national coaster enthusiast community for one very specific reason: the fate of ArieForce One.

In 2023, Fun Spot made a jaw-dropping, $13 million gamble on the park's future by partnering with legendary ride manufacturer Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) to build a colossal steel-and-wood hybrid roller coaster.

Featuring a terrifying 154-foot lift hill, an 83-degree first drop, a top speed of 64 mph, and four mind-bending inversions, ArieForce One instantly became an elite, critically acclaimed masterpiece, drawing coaster purists from all over the country to Fayetteville just to experience its intense airtime.

Because the official closure announcement completely omitted any mention of what will happen to the rides, fans are frantically speculating whether this multi-million-dollar crown jewel will be carefully disassembled and relocated to one of Fun Spot’s Florida properties, auctioned off to a rival amusement park, or devastatingly demolished altogether. One enthusiast begged, "Please please please sell ArieForce to someone, it is one of the best amusement attractions and it has to live on!!"

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What Georgia Passholders Need to Know

If your family is holding tickets or looking to squeeze in one last nostalgic ride, operations are continuing completely as normal between now and the end of the summer run. The park will remain open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily right up until the final gates lock on August 2nd.

For anyone holding current Fun Spot Atlanta season passes or unredeemed gift cards, those credits will stay fully active and valid in Georgia through the final closing day. After August 2nd, the family-owned company has confirmed it will continue to fully honor those passes and gift cards down south at its flagship Florida locations in Orlando and Kissimmee.

Those Central Florida sister parks—which feature famous icons like White Lightning, Orlando’s sole wooden coaster, and Kissimmee’s massive 300-foot SkyCoaster—will remain open and unaffected by the Georgia closure.

It’s a bittersweet wrap on a 36-year amusement park legacy, so if you’ve been meaning to check out Georgia's most intense hidden thrill ride before it vanishes from the landscape, consider this your official final call to grab a seat in the front row.

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Most storage solutions are designed to disappear. Bins slide under beds, cabinets hide clutter behind closed doors, and smaller organizational containers dot shelves. But for vinyl collectors, records aren't something to tuck away — they're part of their home's decor. Album artwork deserves to be flipped through, admired, and displayed just as much as it's meant to be played.

Instead of hiding your collection, the Vfelf Vinyl Record Storage Crate puts your favorite albums front and center while keeping them organized and protected. Normally $35, it's currently marked down 15% to just $30 during Amazon’s Prime Day, making it a “display-worthy” upgrade for collectors looking to give their records a proper home.

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Measuring 14.4 inches long, 12.1 inches wide, and 11.8 inches tall, this record crate is compact enough to fit beside a turntable setup. It holds an impressive 60 vinyl records, whether your collection includes 7-, 10-, or 12-inch albums. Inside, a built-in divider helps keep records upright and neatly separated, making it easy to organize everything by artist, genre, or mood while preventing sleeves from leaning or becoming cluttered. 

Available in black, oak, and brown stains, the crate is crafted from durable wood, complemented by see-through metal mesh side panels that give it an industrial-inspired look while allowing colorful album artwork to remain visible from every angle. An open-front silhouette makes flipping through albums feel just like browsing the bins at a neighborhood record shop. Built-in side handles make it easy to move from room to room, while adhesive pads underneath help prevent sliding and protect floors or tabletops from scratches.

And if your vinyl collection eventually outgrows it (or you simply want another use for it), the removable divider transforms the crate into versatile storage for magazines, books, office files, coffee bar essentials, toys, snacks, and more. In the living room, it can corral throw blankets, coffee table books, or board games. In a home office, it's ideal for organizing files and notebooks, while in a playroom, it could neatly store toys, puzzles, or art supplies. It even works in the kitchen as a coffee station organizer or chip bag catchall, and in an entryway for shoes, bags, or seasonal accessories.

Vinyl enthusiasts raved about this “sturdy” and “well-made” crate in the reviews section, saying that it keeps collections “accessible and beautifully displayed.” 

Reviewers also highlighted how “easy to assemble” the crate is, with many stating that it took them “less than five minutes” to put it together. 

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For three seasons, Reece Weaver became a fan-favorite on Netflix’s America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Now, after officially retiring from the squad, she's already dreaming about what comes next.

Speaking with E! News in an article shared Friday, June 26, Weaver revealed that while she's still figuring out her next chapter, one lifelong dream continues to top her list.

"That's always been my dream," she said of performing on Broadway. "I went to a performing arts middle school and high school, so I was the bun head. I was being classically trained in all sorts of genres, all styles, and just fell in love with wanting to perform on a stage."

Although dance eventually led her to the University of Alabama and, ultimately, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Weaver said she's ready to return to where it all began. "I want to go back to my roots and my upbringing in dance," she explained, adding, "I think that involves taking the next step of wanting to be on Broadway. We'll see!"

She admitted Chicago would be at the top of her wish list, though she'd happily take any role.

What else is Reece Weaver up to?

Broadway isn't the only opportunity Weaver has her eye on. She also admitted to E! she'd jump at the chance to compete on Dancing With the Stars, calling it "probably my favorite show" and saying she grew up watching it with her mom.

Weaver also revealed she's currently writing a book centered on mentorship and encouraging young women to pursue their dreams. "I just want to encourage people to be bold enough to take that leap," she said. "It's scary because I'm currently in that right now, but there's so much more outside for everyone."

Why did Reece Weaver leave the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders?

Weaver's decision to retire at the end of season 3 surprised many fans of America's Sweethearts. After suffering a sprained ankle, which resulted in her having to sit out the rest of the season, Weaver decided that her time with the squad was up, explaining to DCC Director Kelli Finglass and Head Choreographer Judy Trammell that she felt fulfilled.

Speaking with Netflix's Tudum, Weaver revealed she'd been considering the decision for quite some time. "I’d actually been wrestling with this decision since the start of my third year. My cup was just filled to the absolute brim,” she said.

She then told People that she wouldn’t necessarily turn down another show or filming opportunity in the future, but wanted her fans to know that she’s more than just a cheerleader. “I hope that people know that I'm way more than just a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and that my identity is not found in my career or even my dreams," she said.

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It’s so painful, you gotta laugh. The new Jackass movie—the fifth film to spin off the gonzo prank series that started two decades ago on MTV, later becoming a pop-culture franchise—is a final-bow salvo of slaps, slams and other shocks that fans of the show have come to expect.

It is—supposedly—the parting shot from creator Johnny Knoxville and his cast of Jackass collaborators, mixing new material with stunts that never aired in previous movies or on TV. And ending with a giant grocery cart, filled with the cast, rolling slo-mo through explosions, pelted by debris, and ultimately plunging over a cliff to the tune of Frank Sinatra singing “My Way.”

It’s a ballsy move to open the same weekend as Toy Story 5, but Jackass has always been ballsy—in more ways than one. Like the bit when Knoxville, in a clip from his 2013 movie Bad Grandpa, airs out his alarmingly distended "old man" parts in a male strip club. And speaking of toys, there’s a bit from 2011 with a little toy car that becomes, ahem, lodged in the colon of Ryan Dunn, one of the show’s original collaborators.

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Jackass has always courted discomfort, built on a foundation of dangerous, pointless and sometimes unhinged—and frequently scatological—setups meant to surprise, shock and awe. Like strapping Steve-O into an overly “full” porta potty and sloshing it up and down on bungee cords suspended between two massive cranes, or a group of Jackasses bottoms-upping mega-doses of laxative, then playing a game of Twister. In another moment, we watch Sean “Poopies” McInerney trying to walk on a balance beam with a shock collar attached to his, well—it's inside his underwear.

Oh, and there’s a four-foot-tall robot, giving a rectal exam.

The barrage of self-inflicted abuses includes an early staged clip that caused MTV to temporarily cancel the show, as Knoxville, dressed in escaped-convict orange, goes into a hardware store and begs for help to saw through his handcuffs. It ends up with a confrontation by Los Angeles police.

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There’s something perversely entertaining in watching other people willing to abuse themselves strictly for entertainment—especially when they look like they’re having such a great time doing it. Part of the appeal is being “in on the joke,” unlike a lot of the onlookers while they’re filming—like the customers at a L.A. food stand who watch as “guest star” Brad Pitt is whisked into a black van, apparently kidnapped. Cut to the inside of the vehicle, with Pitt and the Jackass crew laughing hysterically at the disruption they’ve just caused.

Knoxville and his cohorts (including co-creator, and longtime director Jeff Tremaine) know that their creative anarchy fills a certain niche and a need, lodged deep in our primate brains. Like Maximus (Russell Crowe) taunting the cheering arena crowd in another movie, Gladiator: “Are you not entertained?

Related: Steve-O says Jackass is Really Over

Jackass: Best & Last opens with Knoxville, in a 1998 bit that never aired, shooting himself in the chest point-blank with a handgun and padded only with a T-shirt and a Kevlar vest. A warning comes onscreen: “Do not attempt this. It’s extra stupid and could kill you.”

Knoxville survived that early brush with danger, and death, and stunts of jaw-dropping stupidity became the show’s calling card. And Jackass became a kind of institution, a daring dose of unruly chaos to spice up the pedestrian mundanity of modern life, a vicarious way to live outside the prim and proper, watching others do what we’d never dare.

“The worse an experience is,” says Steve-O watching Knoxville get flipped into the air and knocked unconscious by a bull, “the better it looks onscreen.”

Laughter may be good for the soul, but Jackass: Best & Last gives us a final reminder that it can be hell on a body. Especially when toy cars, bulls and porta potties are involved.

FINAL THOUGHTS: A dose of unruly stupidity to spice up everyday life

Rating: R

When: In theaters Friday, June 26

Streaming: Expected to arrive on streaming services in 45 to 60 days.

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One of the most popular books of the year so far is a psychological thriller that readers are simply loving. The book, My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, is a huge hit, taking the third spot on Goodreads' list of the most-read 2026 releases.

The novel tells the story of an artist named Eden Fox as she adjusts to a new life in a small village living with her husband in a charming old house called Spyglass. One morning, she leaves the house to go on a run, and when she returns home, she's shocked to discover that her key no longer unlocks the front door.

To make the situation even stranger, a woman who looks quite a bit like her appears inside, claiming to be her husband's wife, and he says the same thing. The predicament throws Fox's entire existence and sense of self into question, right before her landmark first art exhibition is set to start.

As you might expect, this premise quickly hooks readers in, and the book has earned rave reviews from critics and regular audiences. One reviewer gave the novel four stars, writing, "The suspense was incredible and the chapters moved so fast."

Another praised the unexpected story, saying, "Just when I thought I had it sussed out, another plot twist would leave me with my mouth hanging open… Because I read a LOT of thrillers, this does not happen often."

The book currently has a 4.01 out of 5 rating on Goodreads, which is extra impressive considering there are over 348,000 ratings. My Husband's Wife is now both a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller.

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After achieving the former accomplishment, Feeney thanked her readers on Instagram. She wrote, "It means everything to me that you loved this book as much as I hoped you might. I cried when I got the news (the happiest of tears). I’m crying again writing this post, and my dark heart is filled to overflowing with love and gratitude."

A few other books by Feeney are His & Hers, Sometimes I Lie, and Daisy Darker.

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The Bionic Woman star Lindsay Wagner just celebrated her 77th birthday, but she's barely changed in the 50 years since the show hit the airwaves.

The stunning actress starred on Bionic, a spin-off of the popular science fiction TV series The Six Million Dollar Man, which starred Lee Majors. The seriesfollowed Wagner as Jaime Summers, a woman who suffers a tragic skydiving accident and is put back together with bionic limbs that now give her powers to tackle a double life doing secret government missions. 50 years later, Wagner just celebrated her 77th birthday earlier this week, and took to Instagram on Friday to express her gratitude to fans.

Wagner Hasn't Changed Much in 50 Years

In a recent video posted to her Instagram page, Wagner appears to have barely changed in the 50 years since the show premiered as its own series on January 14, 1976. Still sporting her iconic blonde hair, the stunner looks happy and healthy as she spoke about the influence of the show on modern culture.

“Today is the day — Happy 50th Anniversary to The Bionic Woman!” Wagner captioned the video. “Here is a heartfelt message from Lindsay (and a surprise guest!) to celebrate the moment.”

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Wagner Thanked the Fans

In the video, which featured a surprise appearance from series creator Kenneth Johnson, Wagner took a moment to honor the fans of the iconic series for keeping its memory alive after five decades.

“Without your support for all these years, we wouldn’t be here,” Wagner noted.

In previous interviews, Wagner has spoken about the importance of how relatable her legendary character was and the influence that it had on the viewers.

Here’s a short scene from the show, where she opens a safe with her bare hands.

“I think the attempt that we made to make her so real and so human and so relatable — and the sensitivity of the character was relatable to kids in general because they haven’t become hardened yet, and boys, especially perhaps, hadn’t become the ‘hardened self’ that’s ‘expected’ in a male in our society, in that generation,” she told AMC, Parade previously reported.

“I think people forget that this new balance of masculine and feminine in our society — women being allowed to be strong and men being allowed to be sensitive and still strong — is a very new thing.” She continued by noting that “people 30 and younger don’t get that it was literally just decades ago when that wasn’t so.”

Her-Post Bionic Woman Career

After the series concluded in 1978, Wagner went on to several other roles, tackling several miniseries and TV movies. But she earned significant acclaim in recent years as Dr. Alex Karev’s mother on the long-running ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. Her role introduced her to an entirely new population of TV viewers who were likely unfamiliar with her past life as a pop culture icon.

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Rock legend Gene Simmons is opening up about aging and what he calls the “finish line” of life. In a candid new interview, the 76-year-old reflected on how he approaches each day, saying he believes people lose something important when they begin to slow down as they get older.

"Use it or lose it," the rocker said on the June 25 episode of Bill O'Reilly's We'll Do It Live!podcast. "Get up every day and pump that heart. A lot of people, a lot of seniors just give up, it's over. But I think they're missing the point."

"Don't you speed up instead of slowing down? If I see the finish line, I've only got two, three, a year left. You know, you speed, what are you going to do, sit on your thumb and wait to die?" he asked. He went on to share what he thinks will become of the people who choose to spend their final years this way.

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"They won't be able to sleep at night. They'll get heart troubles," he said. "The best thing to do is keep pumping that heart, kiss a pretty girl, eat a good meal, sleep a good night's sleep, and get up at the crack of dawn the next day and just keep moving."

Simmons' comments come just eight months after a car accident left him hospitalized. At the time of the crash, Simmons told authorities that he’d fainted before colliding with a parked vehicle, according to E! News. He was hospitalized briefly before being sent home to rest.

For Simmons, the idea of the “finish line” isn’t about stopping—it’s about how you choose to run the race. For the KISS member, slowing down isn’t an option—no matter how old you are, or how close the "finish line" might seem.

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There’s nothing that screams summer-ready more than the coastal aesthetic. Beach-inspired with ocean hues, pieces that capture this aesthetic bring a breezy and relaxed feel to everyday life. If you want to feel like you’re dining at a beachside resort every day without having to set foot outside your house, check out this Serax Glass Fish Carafe at Amazon. 

With a nearly-perfect five-star rating, this fish carafe is currently on sale during the last day of Amazon’s Prime Day event. Normally retailing for $56, it’s now marked down to $39 in four colors. This deal is only available for Prime members, but you can start a free 30-day trial right now if you’re not a member yet! 

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Featuring a stunning fish design, this carafe oozes with coastal charm. It’s a blend of elegance and whimsy, with a fish-shaped silhouette that captures a playful yet chic aesthetic. You can choose from four gorgeous colors, including green, blue, light blue, and clear. These colors complement each other, so you can grab them all if you want to create a cohesive set! 

This carafe is incredibly detailed, boasting etched scales and eyes that add texture, giving it depth and dimension. It has a sleek and polished finish, giving it some shine. Whether you’re enjoying lunch indoors or hosting an al fresco dinner, this carafe will set the tone and aesthetic, transforming your space into a beachside cafe or a European bistro. In fact, multiple reviewers said that they purchased this carafe because they saw a similar one on their French vacation and loved it so much! 

“I love using the carafe for water at home to remind me of my time in France,” one shopper raved. A second reviewer described it as “beautiful, unique, and sturdy.”

While aesthetically pleasing, this carafe is also functional, acting as a vessel for any beverage. Made of pressed glass, this carafe is food-safe. You can use it for water, fresh juice, tea, and even wine. This piece is also dishwasher-safe, making the clean-up process easy. Reviewers noted that the glass is thick and feels sturdy and durable.

Measuring about 4.2 inches long and 11.4 inches tall, this carafe can hold around 29 ounces of liquid. It’s slim enough to fit comfortably in your hands, allowing you to pour out drinks with ease, reducing the chance of dribbles and spills. This carafe has a wide base, ensuring stability and preventing it from easily tipping over. It’s an easy and stylish way to pass drinks around the table during large gatherings, and the transparent glass lets you see how much liquid is left inside. 

You can also use this carafe as a bedside pitcher so you can grab a sip of water in the middle of the night without having to trek to the kitchen. Shoppers also mentioned that it works really well as a vase, a jar, and simply as an accent piece.

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Prolific novel writer Jodi Picoult is taking her show on the road, with a planned 25 appearances across 21 states to celebrate her latest novel. The best-selling author, who penned massive hits like My Sister’s Keeper, Small Great Things, and Nineteen Minutes, took to Instagram to share the itinerary for her latest tour.

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“I’m going on tour to celebrate my 30th novel, HOLLOW BONES!” the author shared on the social media platform, prompting fans to jump into the comments to share their excitement for the opportunity to see their favorite writer in person, or to lament that they don’t live near a tour stop. 

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“Cries in Colorado,” said one commenter, as another wrote, “Not a single Tx date!” A third posted a teary-eyed emoji alongside a statement that Denver is not on the itinerary before asking, “will there be a streaming option for any of the dates?” 

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Though Picoult will not be able to stop at all of the places mentioned in the comments, the tour has a whopping number of stops across the country in just a few weeks. It starts in Westerly, Rhode Island on September 13 before heading over to Boston, Massachusetts on September 14. Here are the rest of the tour stops:

• New York, New York 9/15
• Manasquan, New Jersey 9/16
• Wayne, Pennsylvania 9/17
• Brooklyn Park, Maryland 9/18
• Carroll County, Maryland 9/19
• Winnetka, Illinois 9/20
• Franklin, Indiana 9/21
• Kansas City, Missouri 9/22
• Des Moines, Iowa 9/23
• Jacksonville, Florida 9/26
• Winston-Salem, North Carolina 9/27
• Nashville, Tennessee 9/28
• Charleston, South Carolina 9/29
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 9/30
• Concord, New Hampshire 10/2
• Traverse City, Michigan 10/6
• Ann Arbor, Michigan 10/7
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin 10/8
• Mesa, Arizona 10/11
• San Diego, California 10/12
• Portland, Oregon 10/13
• Seattle, Washington 10/14
• Bellingham, Washington 10/15
• Salt Lake City, Utah 10/17

Hollow Bones is “a riveting novel about the risks we take to protect the ones we love in a world where crisis is always just around the corner,” according to Picoult’s website. The book synopsis tells the story of a protagonist whose mother died on September 11, 2001, and who subsequently has a “healthy dread of disasters,” devoting her career towards planning for the worst, but whose personal life takes a turn in an unexpected way when her new marriage is flipped upside down. 

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Dollar Tree regulars know certain products have reached almost mythical status. They're the finds everyone talks about, but hardly anyone seems to spot them in the wild. You hear whispers about them from a friend who somehow snagged one months ago, or you watch yet another viral TikTok singing their praises, only to arrive at your local store and find … an empty shelf. At some point, you start to wonder if these products actually exist or if they're just the retail equivalent of Bigfoot.

The funny thing is, these hard-to-find treasures usually aren't flashy or expensive. They're clever, practical little finds that solve an everyday problem so well they develop a cult following. Once word gets out, they disappear almost as quickly as they arrive, leaving shoppers hoping they'll get lucky on their next Dollar Tree run.

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That's exactly the case with Dollar Tree's Clear Rotating Kitchen Turntable. It's an organizational gem, so consistently out of stock that finding one has felt like winning the bargain-hunter's lottery. But if you've been patiently waiting for your chance to grab one, now's the time—it's finally back on shelves, and shoppers are just as excited as you'd expect.

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"I bought 20 of these and will be getting more," says a Dollar Tree shopper in their review. "I use them under houseplants and organizing cabinets. I love them. No more hidden items behind other items in my cabinets. I can see everything and access it so easily."

At 10 inches wide and just 1.7 inches tall, this Lazy Susan is about the size of a standard dinner plate, so don't expect it to take over an entire cabinet shelf. But that's actually part of its appeal. Its compact footprint makes it easy to tuck into kitchen cabinets, pantries, refrigerators or even under the sink without wasting valuable space. It's just the right size for corralling spices, condiments, vitamins or small bottles, making those easy-to-lose items much easier to see and reach with a quick spin.

If you can't find these versatile Lazy Susans (or kitchen turntables ... whichever you want to call it—same, same) at your local store, they are available to order online through Dollar Tree. The only thing is, you'll have to order a case of 24, as it doesn't ship single pieces. So maybe go in on a box with some friends and have some good, clean fun organizing together.

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There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.

Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.

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Who won Jeopardy today?Adam Remsen

Adam Remsen won his 11th consecutive game, earning $50,000 and pushing his 11-day running total to $278,806.

Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?Clay Stallworth

Clay Stallworth is a pediatrician from Augusta, Georgia.

Kristin Warner

Kristin Warner is an attorney from Fairport, New York.

Adam Remsen

Adam Remsen is an attorney and theater producer from Memphis, Tennessee.

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What was Final Jeopardy today?

Final Jeopardy today was in the category "U.S. LANDMARKS"

The clue: "Norwegian Arne Peterssen was the last to pass through this location, which was then officially closed in 1954."

The answer: "What is Ellis Island?"

Remsen ended the DJ round with a runaway lead at $38,000, giving Stallworth and Warner no chance, as they both totaled $8,200 and $9,200, respectively.

Remsen also wagered aggressively with $12,000, getting it correct for a whopping final day total of $50,000. 

While Stallworth and Warner also answered correctly, with wagers of $6,200 and $7,201, there was no chance they’d surpass Remsen’s total, even if he got it wrong, as Stallworth ended in second place at $16,401, while Warner took third, finishing with $14,400.

Remsen will be back on Monday for attempt number 12.

Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!

When is Jeopardy on next?

Jeopardy! will come back on Monday, June 29, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch.

Where is Jeopardy streaming?

Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.

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The first six years of the 2020s have produced several significant films. For instance, the publication Colliderrecently spotlighted some of the most acclaimed films that came out within the last six years with a ranking of the "10 most perfect movies released since 2020."

The list, published in February 2026, featured movies like Killers of the Flower Moon from 2023, 2022's The Banshees of Inisherin, and One Battle After Another, released in 2025. According to Collider, the most perfect movie that premiered in the 2020s is 2024's The Brutalist. The publication pointed to the film's compelling, upsetting story and Adrien Brody's haunting portrayal of Holocaust survivor László Tóth as what made the movie a stand-out.

Adrien Brody Discussed His 'Brutalist' Character in a 2025 Interview

Brody, whose portrayal of László earned him his second Oscar, discussed the character in a 2025 interview with Letterboxd. He noted that László's trauma can be seen in his architectural designs.

"What I think is so special about the film is that it parallels or illustrates how your experiences influence your work and the traumas that László is contending with shaped the structure that is an embodiment of himself and his own rebuilding," said the actor during the interview. "And the kind of walled-off areas and cavernous open space is kind of representative of the shell of the man that he is. And yet there is a spiritual heart and core to this space, and it speaks to traumas of what he lived through in surviving a concentration camp. And yet, there's connection and hopes and dreams of connecting to God."

Brody also said he felt that any artist, no matter their choice of medium, can identify with László.

"I think it's just so lovely and really speaks to art and the journey of artists. All of us, filmmakers, painters, photographers, composers, architects, you name it, anybody who's doing anything yearning to leave behind work is living that struggle. And then it also speaks to that immigrant experience," said Brody while speaking to Letterboxd.

Mackenzie Shirilla’s mother is offering new insight into what her daughter’s life has been like behind bars. In a recent interview with Chris Cuomo, Natalie Shirilla shared details of some artwork that her daughter has been working on, which she described as self-portraits filled with symbolic imagery reflecting confusion, grief, and unanswered questions.

"She’s never seen the evidence. She’s never seen the discovery. She’s never seen anything,” Natalie told Cuomo on a recent episode of his Crime Time podcast. “She’s almost trapped in a nightmare that she has. All she knows is that the boyfriend that she loved with her whole, whole heart is gone and Davion is gone and she was the driver in a car accident, and has no memory of it.”

Mackenzie was convicted of killing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, after she was driving a car that crashed into a wall at nearly 100 mph. Mackenzie was sentenced to two 15-year-to-life prison sentences which she is serving concurrently at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, Ohio. To this day, Mackenzie maintains that she doesn't remember what happened when the car crashed. Her case was also the subject of a Netflix documentary, called The Crash, which was released in May 2026.

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While behind bars, Mackenzie has been spending some time drawing.

"It’s so sad, and one of these days I’ll share it, but I’m not going to share it now for obvious reasons, but it’s really sad," Natalie said about her daughter’s artwork. "She does self-portraits of herself where she has… like a rose of thorns around her neck or like her mouth is sewn shut and she’s got all these question marks around her head like, 'Why, why, why?'"

"And like, ‘Where’s Dom?’ Like, ‘What happened and [to] Davion?’ It’s like so sad she’s literally trapped in this nightmare, and so she struggles mentally with that part and I feel bad for everybody," Natalie continued.

Mackenzie's legal team has sought to appeal the verdict three times without success. She will be eligible for parole in 2037.

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Summer is good for a lot of things: soaking up the sunshine, making memories and spending time outside, just to name a few. Not to mention, it's the perfect season to hang out with family and friends more than you usually can, or stay out longer on a date (thanks vacation time!). But in between all of these adventures comes the need for a good chuckle or two (or many), because laughing is always in season. And summer jokesfor kids and adults might just be the best of all.

They're full of funny quips and humor, plus they add that little bit of extra sunshine to your day (even if you think you've already had too much of it). Plus, if the warm months are your favorite, they just hit different. The punch lines might tickle you pink like the shade of a juicy summer watermelon.

So, if you're in need of an entertaining list of dad jokes to bring along on your vacations or escapades, keep reading to laugh out loud at the 75 funniest summer jokes that cover camp, swimming, hot weather and more.

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75 Funny Summer Jokes

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1. What did the carp say to his crush?
   Answer: Don’t play koi with me!
2. What does a dolphin say when he’s confused?
   Answer: Can you please be more Pacific?
3. Where does seaweed look for a job?
   Answer: In the kelp-wanted section
4. How do you prevent a summer cold?
   Answer: Catch it in winter
5. What do snowmen do in the summer?
   Answer: Chill out
6. Where do sharks go on vacation?
   Answer: Finland
7. What is the difference between a piano and a fish?
   Answer: You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish.
8. What do you do if you get rejected at the sunscreen company?
   Answer: Reapply
9. Why are there fish at the bottom of the sea?
   Answer: Because they dropped out of school
10. Why do fish swim in saltwater?
    Answer: Because pepper makes them sneeze

Summer Jokes for Kids

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1. How do sheep celebrate the Fourth of July?
   Answer: With a baa-baa-cue
2. Why do fireflies love summer?
   Answer: They like to light up a room
3. Why did the lions move at the end of summer?
   Answer: Because the pride goes before the fall
4. What did Mama Llama say to Baby Llama as they prepared for a picnic?
   Answer: Alpaca lunch
5. What’s black and white and red all over?
   Answer: A zebra with a sunburn
6. What happens to cows that get too much sun?
   Answer: They produce evaporated milk
7. Why did the lifeguard kick the elephants out of the pool?
   Answer: Because they couldn’t keep their trunks up!
8. What do you call a snowman in July?
   Answer: A puddle
9. What holds the sun up in the sky?
   Answer: Sunbeams
10. Why don’t seashells take baths?
    Answer: Because they wash up on the beach
11. During the summer, who keeps the ocean clean?
    Answer: Mermaids
12. Why do trees seem suspicious on sunny days?
    Answer: They're a little shady
13. What did the tree say when summer finally arrived?
    Answer: What a re-leaf
14. Why did the sun go to school?
    Answer: To get a little brighter
15. What kind of tree fits in your hand?
    Answer: A palm tree
16. Why was the beach always confident?
    Answer: Because it shore has great self-esteem
17. What’s the best kind of sandwich for the beach?
    Answer: Peanut butter and jelly-fish
18. What is a thief’s favorite tea?
    Answer: Heist-tea
19. What do you call a cantaloupe in a kiddie pool?
    Answer: A watermelon
20. Why do gymnasts never season their food in winter?
    Answer: Because they only like summer-salts

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Summer Dad Jokes

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1. What do vampires eat at summer cookouts?
   Answer: Corn on the cobwebs.
2. Why do bananas wear sunscreen?
   Answer: Because they peel
3. Why did the worm cross the road? 
   Answer: To get to the cooler side
4. What did the pig say when it was out in the heat?
   Answer: Oh man, I'm bacon
5. Why wouldn’t the firefly share his light?
   Answer: Because he was a little stingy!
6. What do ghosts like to eat at the beach?
   Answer: I-scream! 
7. What’s the coldest letter in the alphabet?
   Answer: Iced-T
8. Why did the girl put extra salt in her snack? 
   Answer: So that she could do summer-salts at the beach
9. What has ears but can’t hear in the summer? 
   Answer: A cornfield
10. Why did the dolphin cross the road? 
    Answer: To get to the other tide
11. What do bees say during a heat wave?
    Answer: Boy, it's swarm!
12. Where do goldfish go on vacation?
    Answer: Around the globe
13. Where do sheep go on vacation?
    Answer: The Baa-hamas
14. Why don’t oysters share their pearls?
    Answer: Because they’re shellfish
15. What do you call a Labrador at the beach in August?
    Answer: A hot dog
16. How does a seagull communicate?
    Answer: Using a shellphone
17. Why did the sun not go to school? 
    Answer: Because it already has like a million degrees
18. What did the ocean say to the beach?
    Answer: It didn’t say anything. Instead, it just waved
19. Who's Irish and stays outside all summer?
    Answer: Patty O'Furniture
20. How do we know if the water is friendly?
    Answer: It will wave

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Summer Jokes for Adults

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1. Why did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall?
   Answer: Well, he had an awful summer, so he deserved it
2. What did the ciabatta do on summer vacation?
   Answer: It loafed around
3. Where do birds go on summer vacation?
   Answer: The Canary Islands
4. Where do ghosts like to go to cool off in the summer heat?
   Answer: Lake Eerie
5. Why did the scientist wear so much sunscreen?
   Answer: Because she was a paleontologist
6. What do you call a barbecue for seniors?
   Answer: A golden grill
7. Why does James Bond love to barbecue?
   Answer: He has a license to grill
8. What’s the worst kind of ice cream?
   Answer: The kind you dropped
9. Why did the robot take a summer holiday?
   Answer: He needed to recharge his batteries
10. Where do eggs go on summer vacation?
    Answer: New Yolk City
11. What’s gray, has four legs and a trunk and is not an elephant?
    Answer: A rat on vacation
12. What did the owner say about their dog's swimsuit?
    Answer: It looks quite fetching
13. What did the sunflower that was excited for summer do?
    Answer: It wet its plants
14. Why did the tree take up a hobby?
    Answer: It wanted to branch out
15. What do you get if you cross a shark with ice?
    Answer: Frostbite
16. Why was the vegetable banned from the cruise ship?
    Answer: It was a leek
17. What is the math student's favorite season?
    Answer: Sum-mer
18. What did the raindrop say to his friends?
    Answer: Two's company, but three's a cloud.
19. How does a thunderstorm catch fish?
    Answer: With a lightning rod
20. How do you know if a pool is safe for diving?
    Answer: It deep ends

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Summer Camp Jokes

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1. Where do cows go for summer camp?
   Answer: Moo York
2. What's hotter than a summer Saturday?
   Answer:  A Sun-day
3. At camp, when do you go at red and stop at green?
   Answer: When you’re eating a watermelon
4. Where do canoes at summer camp go when they are sick?
   Answer: To the dock
5. Why don’t mummies go to summer camp?
   Answer: They're afraid to relax and unwind

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In 1975, fans wondered whether Genesis could survive after charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel announced he was leaving the band at the height of its progressive rock success. More than 50 years later, that decision has been recognized as the biggest shock of them all.

BBC Music Magazine recently ranked rock's most surprising band departures, placing Gabriel's exit from Genesis at No. 1. The list argues that his departure seemed like a death knell for the group, which had become known for his theatrical stage performances and elaborate costumes.

Instead, the move reshaped rock history. Drummer Phil Collins stepped into the lead singer role, helping transform Genesis from progressive rock favorites into one of the biggest pop-rock bands of the 1980s. Gabriel also flourished as a solo artist, releasing acclaimed albums including So and hits such as "Sledgehammer," "Solsbury Hill," "Shock the Monkey" and "In Your Eyes." He was later inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Genesis and as a solo performer.

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According to BBC Music Magazine, Gabriel left Genesis after growing increasingly detached from the band's democratic songwriting process and wanting to focus on family life. While many believed the band couldn't continue without its distinctive frontman, both Gabriel and Genesis went on to enjoy even greater commercial success following the split.

The publication said the departure stands apart because it created two remarkably successful second acts rather than ending either career. Genesis evolved into an arena-filling powerhouse with Collins at the helm, while Gabriel became an innovative solo star whose work blended rock, world music and social activism.

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Other Legendary Departures That Made The Top 5

Gabriel was followed by several other iconic rock exits, beginning with Paul Westerberg's departure from The Replacements at No. 2.

David Lee Roth's split from Van Halen ranked No. 3 after the singer walked away while the band was one of the biggest acts in the world.

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Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green came in at No. 4, with the publication arguing that his departure permanently altered both the band and the direction of British blues.

Rounding out the top five was Eric Clapton's exit from The Yardbirds in 1965, a move that ultimately led to Jeff Beck and later Jimmy Page joining the band while Clapton launched the next phase of his own legendary career.

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Savannah Guthrie was noticeably absent from Today on Friday after an emotionally draining week.

In her place, NBC News' Laura Jarrett joined the morning show on June 26 alongside Garrett Haake, who filled in for Craig Melvin.  “Garrett Haake is with me; we are in for Savannah and Craig, who are getting a bit of a head start on the weekend,” Jarrett explained before diving into the stories of the day. 

The break comes just days after Guthrie delivered an emotional on-air plea regarding the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, and as troubling new developments in the case continued to come to light.

On Tuesday, June 23, during the broadcast, Savannah fought back tears while addressing viewers directly after NBC News revealed a report that the second ransom note connected to her mother's alleged kidnapping claimed the 84-year-old had died. "This is unusual and unprecedented to say the least to be sitting here," Savannah said before pleading for information.

The beloved host also reminded viewers that while the case has become a national headline, it remains an everyday reality for her family. "This is a news story today that is on your radar, but this is the life my sister, Annie Guthrie, lives, that I live, that my brother, Cameron Guthrie, lives, that our extended families live, that our children live every day," she said.

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The emotional appearance followed the public release of details from a second note allegedly sent by Nancy's kidnapper. While the existence of the note had previously been known, its contents had not. According to NBC News, the message claimed Nancy had died.

And Friday's absence comes just over a week after Savannah also missed the June 17 broadcast of Today. At the time, Melvin assured viewers she was simply "on assignment," while Sheinelle Jones stepped in to co-host the show.

Earlier this year, Savannah took an extended leave from Today after Nancy disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1. She returned to the anchor desk in April after sitting down with former co-anchor Hoda Kotb, explaining that coming back to Today felt right because the show had always been her "happy place" during difficult moments. She said returning to work gave her a sense of normalcy while her family continued searching for answers.

If you or anyone you know has any information regarding Nancy Guthrie's dissappearance, contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

In theory, it's hard to imagine any movie relying on the chemistry of such wildly different actors as Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones.

With Carrey known for his off-the-walls manic energy and Jones frequently playing the soft-spoken, older curmudgeon, the two stars seemed something of an odd couple pairing ahead of 1995's Batman Forever.

Playing the antagonistic roles of the Riddler (Carrey) and Two-Face (Jones), both actors earned a less-than-favorable response from viewers upon the movie's debut, mainly due to the over-the-top performances both gave as their respective characters.

Interestingly, in addition to their inorganic chemistry on-camera, Carrey said that he and Jones proved less than cordial to one another off-camera as well.

During a 2017 guest appearance on Norm Macdonald Live, Carrey told the late Macdonald that Jones had a somewhat prickly attitude when it came to their interactions together.

Illustrating his point, Carrey recalled a time when, after a day of filming, he and Jones happened to find themselves at the same restaurant. When a surprised Carrey went over to say hi to Jones, the Truman Show star remembered Jones "shaking" in fury at the mere sight of his co-star.

"The maitre d' said, 'Oh, I hear you're working with Tommy Lee Jones. He's over in the corner having dinner,'" Carrey said. "I went over and I said, 'Hey Tommy, how are you doing?' and the blood just drained from his face. Like he had been thinking about me 24 hours a day."

"He got up shaking — he must have been in mid kill-me fantasy or something like that," the Mask actor continued. "And he went to hug me and he said, 'I hate you. I really don't like you.' And I said, 'What's the problem?' And pulled up a chair, which probably wasn't smart. And he said, 'I cannot sanction your buffoonery.'"

Elsewhere in the interview, Carrey speculated that Jones' animosity might have stemmed from the fact that Carrey had a more prominent role in Batman Forever than he did.

However, in spite of Jones' "hatred" of the actor, Carrey went on to say he didn't hold any bitter feelings toward the No Country for Old Men actor.

“I was the star and that was the problem,” Carrey speculated. “He’s a phenomenal actor, though. I still love him.”

While science fiction is one of the most popular movie genres, not every sci-fi film remains relevant. This is even true for science fiction films that can be considered masterpieces. Collider recently highlighted some well-written sci-fi films that faded in popularity by releasing a ranking of the "8 forgotten sci-fi movies that are perfectly written."

The publication's list, published in May 2026, featured movies like 2006's A Scanner Darkly, Primer from 2004, and 1998's Dark City. The 1997 Andrew Niccol-directed and written film Gattaca, which explores themes of eugenics, took home the ranking's top spot.

Gattaca, which stars Ethan Hawke as Vincent Freeman and Jude Lawas Jerome Morrow, has a score of 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.

Ethan Hawke Shared He Believed 'Gattaca' Was One of His Most Overlooked Films

While filming the 2007 documentary, Ethan Hawke: Jealousy Is A Simple Waste Of Time, wherein he discussed his filmography, Hawke shared that he believed Gattaca was underappreciated upon its release.

"Gattaca is a film I'm very proud of that was very much ignored when it came out. I mean, it just came and went and barely got a good review," said the actor.

He theorized that audiences didn't flock to theaters to see the science fiction film because it's contemplative, rather than action-oriented.

"I think that first off, it was marketed like a sci-fi movie and people were disappointed that there was no action in the movie," said Hawke.

In addition, Hawke said he believed the movie can be considered excellent due to its exploration of "individual rights" and "what makes up an individual" while focusing on the idea of genetic modification.

"So rarely do films use the device of metaphor, you know, or allegory and Gattaca really does it. And Gattaca was ahead of its time, all this stuff about genetic engineering and all the stuff that's happening now, it was a little ahead of its time," said Hawke.