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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Fore! Happy Gilmore is one of 5 movies leaving Netflix that you have to watch (July 2025)
Unfortunately, movies are removed from streaming services every month. This July on Netflix is particularly rough because the list of movies departing the service is strong. Happy Gilmore is one of Adam Sandler's best comedies, and the sequel finally arrives this month. I understand that licensing agreements determine when a movie leaves a service, but having Happy Gilmore leave days after Happy Gilmore 2's premiere isn't right. Happy Gilmore is only one of the top movies leaving in July. We spotlighted an entire group of films exiting the service soon, so make sure to watch them now before it's too late. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on HBO Max, and the best movies on Disney+. The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) Derek Cianfrance makes movies for the sad boys. His films typically revolve around the complicated relationships we share with our significant others and family. Cianfrance recruited Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper to play his brooding men in The Place Beyond the Pines. In upstate New York, Luke (Gosling) is a stunt driver turned bank robber who hopes to provide a life for his estranged son. Avery (Cooper) is a rookie police officer trying to make a name for himself. A chance meeting between Luke and Avery changes the trajectory of their lives, and the decisions made that day will affect each of their sons. Be prepared to call your parents after watching this moving epic. Stream The Place Beyond the Pines on Netflix. The Town (2010) It's fitting that Ben Affleck, one of Boston's most recognizable faces, played an integral part in two of the city's pantheon movies: Good Will Hunting and The Town. Affleck directed the latter in the middle of his career comeback. In Charlestown, Boston, Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) and his friends — Jem Coughlin (Jeremy Renner), Albert 'Gloansy' MacGloan (Slaine), and Desmond 'Dez' Elden (Owen Burke) — rob banks in the surrounding area for a local gangster. During one of the holdups, the group takes a hostage, Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall), but lets her go unharmed. Later on, Doug — who wore a mask during the robbery to protect his identity — meets with Claire to learn what she knows about the robbers. He ends up falling in love with her and tries to escape his criminal past. Easier said than done, especially when Doug's employer threatens to hurt Claire. Stream The Town on Netflix. Happy Gilmore (1996) This month marks the arrival of Happy Gilmore 2, the highly anticipated sequel featuring Sandler's rambunctious hockey player who surprisingly became a professional golfer. Unfortunately, Happy Gilmore is leaving the service at the end of the month, right as the sequel premieres. Start your rewatches now before it's too late. Happy Gilmore (Sandler) dreams of becoming a successful hockey player. However, Happy doesn't possess the skills to thrive on the ice, forcing him to find a new career path. When his grandmother's house faces foreclosure, Happy capitalizes on his gift — driving a golf ball over 400 yards — by attempting to make it on the PGA Tour. While Happy's skills have what it takes to hang, his temper and unorthodox style might get him kicked off before he ever plays. Stream Happy Gilmore on Netflix. Dunkirk (2017) Does Christopher Nolan make Oppenheimer without the success of Dunkirk? It's hard to tell. However, Dunkirk clearly scratched Nolan's World War II itch, one that would lead to his Oscar-winning epic in 2023. Based on the famous operation in WWII, Dunkirk follows a group of Allied forces attempting to escape the beaches of Dunkirk. Using a nonlinear narrative, Nolan depicts the evacuation on three battlefronts: air, land, and sea. The soldiers race towards freedom across the English Channel as the movie unfolds with a sense of urgency. With a rapid 106-minute runtime, Dunkirk proves Nolan has the goods to deliver an epic spectacle that's deeply moving and thrilling. Stream Dunkirk on Netflix. Dawn of the Dead (2004) The last two directors to helm live-action Superman movies are James Gunn and Zack Snyder. Back in 2004, the two filmmakers collaborated on the remake of Dawn of the Dead, with Gunn penning the script and Snyder directing. In the Milwaukee area, a zombie outbreak decimates the population. Ana (Sarah Polley) and a group of survivors manage to find shelter in a local mall. As the group learns more about the zombies' habits, they determine that the only way to ensure survival is to escape the city on a boat. With Gunn's witty humor and Snyder's fast-paced action, Dawn of the Dead is a remake that stands out and justifies its existence. It also makes you wonder what would have happened to Snyder's DC Extended Universe if Gunn wrote the scripts. Stream Dawn of the Dead on Netflix.
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Travel + Leisure
2 days ago
- Travel + Leisure
I've Lived in California for 50 Years—and These Are the Best Secret Beach Towns in the Golden State
Bike, stroll, run, or walk your dog along The Strand, the 22-mile paved oceanfront path that meanders through the Beach Cities. Visit the free Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier to see more than 100 species of marine life, including sharks, eels, sea urchins, sea horses, and more. Dine, shop, rent a kayak, pedal boat, bike, or stand-up paddleboard at the Redondo Beach Pier. Plan a dinner around sunset with an ocean view and delicious food at The Strand House in Manhattan Beach or Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge in Redondo Beach. Book an oceanfront room steps from the sand at the luxury Beach House Hotel Hermosa Beach or the recently renovated Sea Sprite Beach Club. It seems that most visitors to Southern California immediately exit Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to head north to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or to drive to Orange County for Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. But just a few miles south of the airport, flying somewhat under the radar, is Los Angeles's best-kept secret. The South Bay's Beach Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach. Together, these towns offer all you need for a perfect vacation—any time of the year. For more than four decades, I've lived in Hermosa Beach, a small city whose pier was the setting for a love scene in the 2016 romantic comedy, La La Land. In the film, Ryan Gosling played the piano in another Hermosa Beach landmark, The Lighthouse, a historic jazz club. 'There are pieces of history tucked in every corner of Hermosa Beach,' Jamie Erickson, director and curator of the Hermosa Beach Museum, told Travel + Leisure . "There is something intangible that I can't describe that appeals to people. "Hermosa's walkability is a huge plus, and it wins you over with that small-town feel that everyone here is determined to hang on to in the midst of an ever-evolving urban landscape.' I asked several locals what they love about living in the South Bay. Bitte Healy, a 40-year Manhattan Beach resident, responded without hesitation. 'The beach," she said. And indeed, in this small stretch of L.A. County, there are several iconic beaches. Manhattan Beach plays host to an annual volleyball tournament, Redondo Beach was popularized in Beach Boys songs (Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson all hail from the nearby South Bay city of Hawthorne), and you'll always find a crowded lineup of surfers at one of L.A.'s most legendary surf spots, El Porto. With miles of scenic beachfront, tons of local small businesses, and a welcoming, unpretentious vibe, South Bay's Beach Cities truly have something for everyone. Here's what you need to know before planning a trip to Los Angeles' Beach Cities. Guest room inside Westdrift Manhattan Beach. This oceanfront boutique hotel overlooking the Hermosa Beach Pier has 96 suites, each with balconies or patios, fireplaces, kitchenettes, and a daily complimentary continental breakfast. Steps from the sand and downtown Hermosa's restaurants, bars, and shops, the hotel's location is ideal for a car-free vacation. I booked a suite for some visiting relatives, and they especially loved eating breakfast on the patio while watching everyone go by on the Strand. westdrift Manhattan Beach is less than five miles from Los Angeles International Airport and two miles from the Manhattan Beach pier. With elegant beach-themed rooms, dining, pickleball, a pool with cabanas, and a nine-hole golf course, the hotel is a great vacation destination that's popular with business travelers. I've played the course several times and once made it a staycation with golf, pool, drinks, and dinner at Jute Coastal Bar and Kitchen. With views of King Harbor's rows of boats and the Pacific beyond, Shade's waterfront location is perfect for sitting on your balcony with morning coffee, grabbing a cocktail at Sea Level restaurant's happy hour, or sunbathing on the rooftop pool deck. Once you're ready to explore, you can borrow a beach cruiser from the hotel for four hours, and it's easy to get to the Redondo Beach Pier. As close to the sea as you can get, Portofino's guest rooms have private balconies with ocean or marina views. There's a seafront pool, complimentary access to cruiser bicycles, and close-up views of a colony of California sea lions, fun to watch as they bark and jostle for space on their dock. Take a sunset cruise on the hotel's El Rey catamaran, dine at Baleenkitchen, or enjoy a cocktail at my favorite spot, the Living Room Bar. Established in 1964, Sea Sprite Beach Club was the first hotel in Hermosa Beach. It's sited off the Strand, just steps from the beach, and was totally remodeled in 2025, giving it a stunning new look as well as a new restaurant, Surfer Girl. 'The entire Sea Sprite renovation has been a thoughtful effort to keep that easygoing beach vibe alive while giving guests a better overall experience,' general manager James Graham told T+L. 'The love we've felt from the community—especially with the launch of Surfer Girl—means the world to us.' People playing volleyball on Manhattan Beach. Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure The white sand, cool breezes, and ocean waves are calling, and whether you plan to sunbathe, surf, boogie board, swim, or just get your feet wet, you can't miss a day at the beach. You have miles of shoreline, but my suggestion is Hermosa Beach, of course. An ideal day would involve grabbing a meatball hero at Mickey's Deli, a local favorite for years, a cold drink, and nothing to do except enjoy the beach. Explore the artsy side of Hermosa Beach by going on the self-guided Mural Walking Tour. In the murals, you'll see things like what Pier Avenue looked like in 1924, a century of the evolution of swimwear, odes to volleyball, lifeguards, Hermosa's punk era, and West Coast jazz (my favorite), which commemorates the history of the famed Lighthouse Cafe, where jazz music was showcased beginning in 1949. Dine or snack at one of the Redondo Beach Pier's more than 30 eating establishments, from ice cream shops to restaurants, including one of my favorites, Quality Seafood, where locals line up for freshly steamed crabs, spread paper on the table, and attack with wooden mallets to get at the delicious crabmeat. Rent pedal boats and kayaks, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or go on a romantic gondola cruise around the harbor. Whether you're out and about for window shopping, dining, taking home a souvenir, or buying a new outfit, you'll find what you want in downtown Manhattan Beach at one of the many unique home decor, jewelry, clothing, and beachwear shops in the area. Enjoy galleries displaying stunning paintings, sculpture, and photography, including some by Beau Bridges, whose massive mural adorns Manhattan Beach City Hall. For a place to take in gorgeous views, drive about 30 minutes south to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Take Palos Verdes Drive West, and stop at the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Interpretive Center, a small museum that tells of the area's history and geology. Visit Terranea, a lovely resort, for lunch or a walk along the cliffside trails that border their property. A person walking by the entrance to the Apple store at Manhattan Village. JayAfter a multiyear update and reconfiguration, Manhattan Village is an upscale lifestyle destination with shopping, dining, leisure experiences, and convenient parking. Shop at Macy's, West Elm, Anthropologie, Apple, Sephora, Pottery Barn, and more. Restaurants include Sushi Roku, BoaSteakhouse, Sweetgreen, and others. If you just need a snack, head to Sprinkles, Sidecar Doughnuts, Reborn Coffee, or Handel's Homemade Ice Cream. In nearby Torrance, the Del Amo Fashion Center, is billed as the 'South Bay's premier retail destination,' and has more than 250 specialty stores as well as things like Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple, and Barnes & Noble. Restaurants include Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, North Italia, Frida, and Din Tai Fung, a famous Taiwanese soup dumpling chain. The AMC movie theaters have an IMAX screen, and there's plenty of parking. Three miles south of King Harbor in Redondo Beach, Riviera Village has walkable streets lined with boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, and clothing stores. Day spas, hair and nail salons, and skincare specialists make Riviera Village a beauty and relaxation destination. If you're feeling hungry, dining opportunities range from casual to upscale and include options like Hook & Plow, Little Sister, and Salt & Pearl. Shop for casual clothes, beachwear, accessories, sunglasses, and souvenirs on the Pier Plaza pedestrian mall, Hermosa Avenue, and Pier Avenue. When you need a break or a bite to eat, head to Tower 12, Hennessey's, or relax with coffee and a pastry at Café Bonaparte. This iconic club has been around since 1978, and lines still form along Hermosa Avenue most weekend nights. The club has hosted big names like Jerry Seinfeld, George Wallace, and Kevin Nealon, and the thrill for many guests is seeing Jay Leno, who performs here nearly every Sunday evening. 'I love checking out his car to see which one he drives for his trip to Hermosa,' a guest in line said to me one Sunday evening. Sainte Rocke is the best place in the South Bay for live music, and acts range from dueling pianos to punk to surf rock and more. There's a weekly karaoke contest, line dancing, and DJ nights. It's a fun place with entertainment for every musical taste, a big part of the South Bay's cultural scene since it was established in 2008. For a sophisticated lounge experience, head to X Speakeasy for cocktails, live music, and small plates in a stylish setting. This speakeasy doesn't require a secret password, so you can head there for weekday Magic Hours from 5 to 6 p.m. Located on the International Boardwalk overlooking the marina, Project Barley is a casual spot with a wide selection of beers as well as wine and a menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, and snacks. Live music, trivia nights, and pinball machines keep guests entertained. Dishes from Barran's 2239. With the perfect blend of delicious, creative food and friendly, professional service, Baran;s 2239' is an exceptional restaurant set in an unassuming strip mall. I've enjoyed occasional dinners there, but many locals make it a frequent stop, especially for their coveted weekend breakfast burritos. Be sure to order by Wednesday morning; they sell out by the end of the day. This small seafood spot has a huge following for its fresh scallops, Maryland blue crab cakes, and lobster rolls. Longtime Manhattan Beach resident, Healy, said it's her 'very favorite restaurant' and her order always includes 'soft shell crabs, Koshihikari rice, and oysters.' You'll need a reservation to dine at this award-winning 32-seat restaurant. The Rex Steakhouse is a sophisticated dining spot serving excellent steak with sauces like Beéanaise, chimichurri, and Bordelaise. The menu also includes pasta, chicken, and seafood, but I can never pass up the beef. This beloved neighborhood restaurant has served traditional Italian cuisine and fine wines for more than 50 years to locals, celebrities, and visitors. Steps from the beach, they recently added an ocean-view patio. My husband and I have enjoyed many dinners at The Bottle Inn. We always like to try a new wine from their extensive selection. Southeast Asian dishes, perfectly spiced and delicious, make this restaurant one of my favorites. They describe their cuisine as having French, Dutch, and British colonial influences, and I would call their dishes delicious. I always order the green papaya salad, chicken, and shiitake mushroom dumplings, and on a chilly day, their tasty pho. Any time you can come to the South Bay cities is the right time. I love the winter months when it's not too chilly to walk along the beach. Springtime brings the 'May Gray' and 'June Gloom' phenomenon, when morning clouds usually, but not always, give way to sunshine in the afternoon. During summer, you'll find free weekend concerts, farmers markets, and street fairs. The South Bay's beach cities are a perfect home base for year-round sports and entertainment, and are only about nine miles from the Kia Forum, Intuit Dome, and SoFi Stadium. 'This is a beach town that knows how to blend small-town charm with big-time culture,' local realtor Jamie Waryck said. The Beach Life Festival takes place each May and attracts top performers. If volleyball is your game, you'll want to be in Manhattan Beach during August for the Association of Volleyball Players Open. Memorial Day weekend's Fiesta Hermosa, October's Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, and Summer Festival in Redondo are also popular events. The South Bay cities range from five to nine miles from Los Angeles International Airport. I like to take an Uber or another ride hailing service to Hermosa Beach when I arrive, and there are taxis and a rail connection from the airport to the Los Angeles Metro. You can rent a car, but the beach cities are walkable, one of my favorite things about them. Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach, is a pedestrian-only area with shops, restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, a great place for people watching, or a walk out to the end of the pier. Hermosa Beach Museum curator Jamie Erickson told me an interesting story. 'I once met a soy bean farmer from the Midwest who works all year to visit Hermosa Beach and stay at The Sea Sprite for two weeks annually," Erickson said. "He vacations nowhere else—this was the place that spoke to his soul.' Downtown Manhattan Beach is perfect for browsing or shopping at unique retailers with quality clothing, home goods, and souvenirs. The view of the pier from the shops on Manhattan Avenue is stunning, and walking the hilly neighborhood is a great workout—and a perfect excuse to stop for ice cream at Manhattan Beach Creamery. The boutiques in Riviera Village are great places to shop, and restaurants line Catalina Avenue, most with outdoor seating. 'Spend the day exploring Riviera Village, a pedestrian-friendly enclave filled with boutique shops, local art, and neighborhood restaurants, then head to the Redondo Pier for a sunset cocktail at Old Tony's or pop into Quality Seafood for fresh seafood with a side of nostalgia,' Waryck said. There are limited Metro lines in the South Bay Beach Cities, but there is the Beach Cities Transit system, a bus service that serves Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, and Los Angeles International Airport. Walking or biking are also popular options in the area. If you're planning on exploring beyond the Beach Cities, consider using ride-hailing services or by renting a car. Uber and Lyft rides are readily available, and I use them even for short journeys to avoid having to search for parking in some of the more crowded areas. For transportation to the airport, I depend on South Bay Yellow Cab, a reliable service with drivers who are always on time.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shia LaBeouf is a Lion at heart as he picks up groceries with wife Mia Goth
Shia LaBeouf stepped out in Pasadena this weekend looking a far cry from his former self. The one-time child star, 39, was seen picking up groceries at Erewhon with his wife Mia Goth before she heads to the UK to film her next movie. Wearing a Detroit Lions T-shirt, shorts, sandals and a mesh ball cap, Shia's hair was closely cropped hair and he sported a bushy mustache. The rare outing comes just weeks after a documentary about him allegedly being violent premiered at Cannes Film Festival and just a couple months before he is set to head to court with an ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Mia is set to begin filming for an upcoming Star Wars spinoff alongside Ryan Gosling. During their outing, she looked casual-chic in a white, long-sleeved top, which was cropped to show off her bare midriff, and bright yellow shorts. She sported gray sneakers teamed with a black backpack and oversize sunglasses after stopping by the upscale grocery chain. She was seen walking out with a grocery bag in hand and a bottle of green juice while her partner was walking hands-free. Shia and Mia have been in an on-again, off-again relationship since 2012 when they first met on the set of the movie Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. They got married in 2016 but briefly separated two years later before reconciling and welcoming their daughter Isabel in 2022. He first rose to Disney Channel fame for his role as Louis Stevens on the hit series Even Stevens, winning a Daytime Emmy in 2003. Afterwards, he transitioned to film and played the leading star of the hit family comedy Holes that same year. He then went on to star opposite Megan Fox in the Transformers in 2007. Shia and Mia's outing comes weeks ahead of his trial, scheduled for September, against FKA Twigs after the singer sued her ex-boyfriend in 2020. Her lawsuit against him saw him charged with assault, sexual battery and infliction of emotional distress over the course of their nearly year-long relationship due to his 'relentless abuse.' The pair had started dating after she was cast in his mostly autobiographical 2019 film Honey Boy. He and Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, dated from mid-2018 to mid-2019. He initially responded and acknowledged her charges but has since denied the allegations. Amid the scandal, he has stepped back from acting with only minor appearances sprinkled throughout the past few years. In March, one of his latest movies Salvable was released, being the third movie he has appeared in since 2020. In the past half decade, he has also made appearances in The Tax Collector and Pieces Of A Woman. In May a documentary painting him in a once again unflattering light premiered at Cannes Film Festival. First-time director Leo Lewis O'Neil's documentary, Slauson Rec, explores the experimental theater company LaBeouf previously launched in LA in 2018. The new documentary included footage of him being violent with students, drawing from several years' worth of intimate video recordings he signed off on.
Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell to Star in Action Comedy TOUGH GUYS for Amazon MGM Studios — GeekTyrant
Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell are reuniting to star in Tough Guys , a new action comedy for Amazon MGM Studios. The pair previously appeared in Barbie together in 2023. Tough Guys originated as a spec from writer Daniel Gold ( Workin' Moms ), and the story follows two henchmen who are tired of being disposable and break free from the criminal underworld, rewriting the rules as they build a new life on their own terms. Gosling and Jessie Henderson are in talks produce through Open Invite Entertainment, which has a first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum are in talks to produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions, with Trevor Engelson and Aaron Folbe in talks to exec produce for Underground. There is no word yet on who's directing. Next to be seen in Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary , Gosling also has Star Wars: Starfighter coming up. Coming off You're Cordially Invited at Amazon MGM, Ferrrell's upcoming slate includes Judgment Day at Amazon MGM, Street Justice for 20th and the TV series Golf at Netflix, among other projects. via: Deadline
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Ryan Gosling to star in action-comedy titled ‘Tough Guys'
Actors Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell are set to team up for a new action-comedy film titled Tough Guys, according to Deadline. The movie is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios. The film, written by Daniel Gold, tells the story of two henchmen who decide they've had enough of being treated as disposable. They break away from their criminal bosses and try to start a new life on their own terms, bringing humour and action together in this fresh take on crime stories. Gold, the writer behind Tough Guys, is known for his work on all seven seasons of the popular show Workin' Moms. He was both a writer and producer on the series and helped shape its unique style and voice. Gosling and Jessie Henderson are in talks to produce the film under their banner, Open Invite Entertainment. Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum are also expected to produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Trevor Engelson and Aaron Folbe may join as executive producers for Underground. So far, there is no official word on who will direct the film. ALSO READ:Ryan Gosling circling Shawn Levy's standalone 'Star Wars' film Ryan Gosling, who was last seen in Barbie, will also appear in Amazon MGM's upcoming Project Hail Mary and a Star Wars film titled Starfighter. Star Wars: Starfighter,' directed by Shawn Levy, is set to release on May 28, 2027. Will Ferrell has several projects lined up, including Judgment Day, Street Justice, and the Netflix series Golf.
