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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Is this the best movie of the 21st century? 500 Hollywood power players think so.
The people have spoken, and the best movie released since Jan. 1, 2000, has been chosen. And by people, we mean the 500 or so actors, directors, writers and other Hollywood power players The New York Times surveyed for its 100 best movies of the 21st century ranking, which came out with its top 20 on June 27. The likes of Pamela Anderson, Nicholas Sparks, Stephen King, Simu Liu, Sofia Coppola, Danielle Brooks, Brian Cox, Ava DuVernay, Molly Ringwald, Rachel Zegler and Mel Brooks had their say — and yes, you can even see each of their top 10 picks, Letterboxd style. Oscar-winning director Coppola apparently took a shining to the 2004 Pixar classic (and fellow Oscar winner) "The Incredibles," while Julianne Moore admitted she's not above a raunchy comedy like "Superbad" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." And Sparks isn't only watching soppy romances; he's also enjoying dramas like "Inception" and "Gladiator." Undeserved Oscar winners – and the ones that should have won What's the best movie released since 2000? None other than Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite," which in 2020 became the first ever non-English film to earn the best picture Oscar, ranked as the No. 1 highest-voted film in the NYT's survey. And no wonder, because it earned an eye-boggling 99% "fresh" rating from nearly 500 film reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2019, USA TODAY's film critic Brian Truitt was close to giving the social commentary thriller full marks (he ended up giving three and a half of four stars). The Korean film "is expertly paced with its reveals, never falls apart (even when it descends into bloody chaos) and also features outstanding acting performances," he noted in his review. In case anyone was wondering, director Bong did not include any of his own films (which includes the recent "Mickey 17" as well as 2017's "Okja" and 2013's "Snowpiercer) in his top nine ranking. New on streaming: From 'Minecraft' to 'KPop Demon Hunters,' what to watch right now The top 20 films since 2000 The top 20 highest-voted films were as follows:
Scotsman
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
11 of your favourite old fizzy drinks which were discontinued
People were all shook up when these fizzy drinks were discontinued Sign up to our Retro newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... These are some of the fizzy drinks you'd most love to see revived Some lasted for many years, while others quickly fizzled out One 70s favourite went particularly well with a scoop of ice cream A 'lush' 90s drink contained a surprising ingredient and was hailed as 'revolutionary' These are some of the most popular fizzy drinks from the past, which readers feel were unfairly discontinued | Various How many of these popular fizzy drinks from the past do you remember? They are among the favourite soft drinks which readers feel were discontinued before their time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Some were available for many years in the UK, while others were more of a flash in the pan. But they all had their fans and between them delivered refreshment to generations of youngsters. They include a schoolyard favourite, which came in some crazy flavours; a famously frothy concoction which left a 'syrupy residue'; and one bottled drink which was famous for the trucks in which it was delivered. Panda Pops These cheap and colourful fizzy drinks are fondly remembered by generations of youngsters. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They came in flavours including blue raspberryade, cherryade and, best of all, strawberry jelly & ice cream - all in lurid colours, which would scream at you from the shelf. Many of you remember using the change from your dinner money to buy a bottle of this budget pop from the school tuck shop back in the day. One person recalled: 'Getting one of these with a chippy tea was so special.' Panda Pops were axed in 2011 following pressure from health campaigners over the high sugar content. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Virgin Cola Virgin Cola was launched in the UK in 1994 as a rival to Pepsi and Coca-Cola | National World Virgin Cola was Richard Branson's ultimately doomed attempt to take on the giants of the carbonated drinks industry, Pesi and Coca-Cola. It was launched in 1994 with great fanfare, and was sold on Virgin Atlantic flights, Virgin Trains and at Virgin Cinemas, as well as in shops. The 500ml bottles were marketed as 'The Pammy', with their curves designed to mimc those of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson. Virgin Cola had a good run before being discontinued in the UK in 2009. It is still fondly remembered by many of those who gave it a go. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tab Cola Tab was Coca-Cola's first diet drink, launched in 1963, and was a popular alternative to the 'full fat' original during the 60s and 70s. Sales declined following the introduction of Diet Coke in 1982 but Tab was still made for many more years, before Coca-Cola eventually announced in 2020 that it was being discontinued. Variations over the years included root beer and ginger ale versions, and Tab Clear, a colourless variety created to rival Pepsi Crystal in the 90s. Quatro Quatro was a classic taste of the 80s. Launched in 1982, it was named after the four fruits which gave the green-coloured fizzy drink its flavour: orange, pineapple, grapefruit and passion fruit. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The futuristic advert showed a vending machine malfunctioning before a can of Quatro bursts out of the top when given a sharp elbow. It featured the tagline 'it's a miracle, but we've made it'. One fan recalled: 'I drank so much of that when I was a kid, I loved it! Bring it back and bring it back now!' Corona Anyone of a certain vintage will remember waiting for the Corona truck to arrive each week, delivering new bottles of the popular soft drink and collecting the empties. The most popular flavours included cream soda, cherryade and dandelion & burdock. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lots of you have fond memories of adding a scoop of ice cream to a glass of cream soda Corona to create a truly indulgent drink/dessert. Many people also recall returning the used bottles to collect your 1p deposit, which was usually spent on sweets. Corona soft drinks began life in Wales in the 1920s and were sold for many years before being discontinued in the 90s. The 70s advert, showing cartoon bubbles being put through their paces on an assault course, featured the tagline 'every bubble's passed its fizzical'. It is remembered nearly as fondly as the drink itself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cresta Cresta was one of the best-loved thirst quenchers of the 1970s and 80s. It came in cream soda, blackcurrant, orange, pineapple, lemon & lime and strawberry flavours. It was marketed by an animated polar bear in sunglasses - surely one of the coolest cartoon characters in living memory - who uttered the unforgettable catchphrase: 'It's frothy, man!' One person described the drink as 'gorgeous', while another recalled how it 'used to leave a syrupy residue at the back of your throat'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hubba Bubba soda Hubba Bubba bubble gum was big in the 80s, and the soda version, launched in 1988, was an attempt to capture the unique flavour in liquid form. It proved short-lived, and judging by the reviews from those who tried it that's not surprising. One person wrote: 'Worst soda ever, and I'll try anything.' Lilt Lilt is just a sun-kissed memory after Coca-Cola announced in 2023 that it was being scrapped and rebranded as Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit. But the drinks giant said when the rebrand was confirmed that the 'totally tropical taste' for which it was famous would remain unchanged, as would the ingredients. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fans didn't take the news well, with many calling the rebrand 'pointless' and saying they would continue to call the drink Lilt. Lilt was launched in 1975 and one of the most memorable ads from the 80s featured a 'Lilt man' - instread of a milkman - delivering the drink via a 'Lilt float' to parched recipients on a Caribbean beach. Tizer Ice Launched in the late 1990s, Tizer Ice contained menthol, which was meant to provide a refreshing cool sensation even when enjoyed at room temperature. It was branded as a 'revolutionary new soft drink' but sales were disappointing and it didn't last long. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tizer Ice was not without its fans, however. One person wrote: 'This drink was lush. Need to bring it back out.' Creamola Foam Creamola Foam drink crystals | TSPL This was a soft drink you had to mix yourself, but the extra effort was well worth it. It was made in Glasgow and sold around the UK from the 1950s until 1998, when Nestlé ceased production. The tins contained coloured crystals which dissolved in water to create a sweet, fizzy drink. It came in raspberry, orange, lemon and cola flavours. One person called it an 'unreal foamy sugary hit'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Creamola Foam was relaunched in 2019 with all the original flavours and many new varieties, including watermelon, pineapple and bubblegum. Coca-Cola Cinnamon Coca-Cola Cinnamon was only launched in 2019 as a limited edition flavour and has made a few reappearances, but it has not been added to the regular line-up despite its numerous admirers. Many people have described it as the best ever discontinued Coca-Cola flavour. One person wrote: 'I still dream of it. If I ever find a genie, it will be my first wish!' Another commented: 'This stuff was so good. It's like it enhanced everything I already loved about Coke.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The best Amazon Prime Day early deals to shop now before the July 8-11 sales event
We all love witnessing an iconic comeback, whether it's Michael Jordan's triumphant 1995 return to basketball or Pamela Anderson's recent rise to celebrated-actress status. But for shopping editors, there's another kind of resurgence that makes us giddy with excitement. I'm talking about Amazon Prime Day, of course, which is officially a go. (Insert confetti emoji here.) The online retail giant announced that its highly anticipated savings extravaganza, Amazon Prime Day 2025, will be twice as long this year, kicking off on Tuesday, July 8 and wrapping up Friday, July 11. That's 96 hours of deals, and according to Amazon, this splashy sale will be chock-full of "deep discounts across more than 35 categories including electronics, kitchen, beauty and apparel." In short, there's a little — or a lot of — something for everyone. Now, if this will be your first Prime Day rodeo, here are some basics to keep in mind: The majority of the best Prime Day deals are, as the name implies, exclusively for Prime members. That means you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of the steepest markdowns and score the lowest prices. Signing up is easy, and you can even opt for a free 30-day trial before committing to a plan. After that, you'll be charged $14.99 per month, which grants you access to dedicated deals, fast and free shipping, Prime streaming content and more. Our trusty team of shopping experts will be providing more updates as it gets closer, and in the meantime? If the prospect of scoring fabulous prices on home essentials, tech gear and more excites you, you don't have to wait until next month. We've spied some stellar on-sale gems at Amazon already — after all, the early bird gets the worm... If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pamela Anderson, 57, Reveals The Refreshing Reason Why She Goes Makeup-Free on the Red Carpet
Pamela Anderson, 57, Reveals The Refreshing Reason Why She Goes Makeup-Free on the Red Carpet originally appeared on Parade. Pamela Anderson, 57, just got super candid about beauty standards in a new interview with Harper's Bazaar UK. In the magazine's July/August issue, the 90s icon, who posed makeup-free on the cover as well, discussed the reason why she has continued going makeup-free on the red carpet as well. And honestly? I totally respect it. It is very refreshing. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Anderson initially started rocking a makeup-free look in 2023 after the death of her close friend and makeup artist Alexis Vogel. In a 2023 interview with Elle, Anderson explained that wearing makeup without her friend just didn't feel right.'She was the best. And since then, I just felt, without Alexis, it's just better for me not to wear makeup," Anderson told Elle. In the new 2025 Harper's Bazaar UK interview, Anderson opened up more about her decision to keep going makeup-free, saying how beauty trends are beginning to make everyone's looks feel a bit "boring," especially with AI and filters being so ubiquitous. "I think with AI technology and filters, people are becoming kind of boring-looking. I want to challenge beauty norms," she told Harper's Bazaar UK. "I've always been a rebel. I never see somebody and think, 'I want to look like that.' I just want to see who I am. At some point, you have to say, 'This is all I've got.' Surrender to it. And it's real happiness.' Anderson's comments are definitely inspiring, especially given the pressures she faces as a celebrity to adhere to beauty standards. There is something very empowering about Anderson celebrating her natural beauty and ditching the makeup bag. Sometimes, the way you can look and feel the most beautiful is just by being completely Anderson, 57, Reveals The Refreshing Reason Why She Goes Makeup-Free on the Red Carpet first appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
AI and photo filters lead to people becoming boring-looking
Pamela Anderson has said she wants to challenge beauty norms and thinks the use of AI and filters on photographs has led to people becoming 'boring-looking'. The actress, who stars in forthcoming film The Naked Gun, said she feels 'freedom' in walking a red carpet without make-up on. She told Harper's Bazaar: 'I think that with AI technology and filters, people are becoming kind of boring-looking. I want to challenge beauty norms. I've always been a rebel. 'It's freedom to know you can walk on a red carpet without a stitch of make-up on. I mean, why can't I? Men do it all the time.' Pamela Anderson attending the EE Bafta Film Awards 2025 (James Manning/PA) Anderson, whose career has been experiencing a resurgence in recent years, appears in The Naked Gun reboot alongside Irish actor Liam Neeson – due to be released this summer. 'It's going to show a different side of me,' she told the magazine. 'I feel every film I do lately is healing various parts of me. And you need a big, messy life to draw from if you want to make these kinds of things interesting.' She went on: 'I love being in a creative space. That's my happy place. I love poetry, film and music, and I feel like I'm just trying to live this part of my life as authentically as possible. 'I don't know what my next incarnation will be, but right now, I want to peel it back. Clean up a little bit and just see: who am I?' Anderson, who was a Playboy model before being propelled to fame in her role as lifeguard CJ Parker in Baywatch in the 1990s, has two sons with ex-husband Tommy Lee. Pamela Anderson on the magazine cover (Harper's Bazaar UK/Pamela Hanson) In 2022, her private life was shone under the spotlight once again, with the TV series Pam & Tommy dramatising their whirlwind romance. Anderson made her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in 2022, and last year she starred in film The Last Showgirl, which led to her being nominated for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award. Anderson, who appears on the cover of the July/August issue of Harper's Bazaar, told the magazine: 'I feel like because I've been given this second chance – not everybody gets one – I get to do it my way.' Harper's Bazaar UK is on sale from June 19. Read More Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after threat of inflatable crocodiles
