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YouTuber Brittani Boren Leach’s Son Dies During Nap on Christmas
The three-month-old son of YouTuber Brittani Boren Leach sadly passed away in his sleep during a nap on Christmas Day. Her son, Crew, was an otherwise healthy newborn baby before she tragically discovered that he was unresponsive.
A self-proclaimed beauty and lifestyle blogger, Leach's YouTube channel is centered around days in the life of being a mom, as well as performing tasks like hosting holiday parties and home organization. Sadly, her recent social media posts have centered around tragedy after revealing to her followers on Instagram that her son, Crew, had passed away on Christmas. In a series of posts (via People), Leach honored her son, opened up about her grief, and detailed the necessary steps that she and her husband must take to make Crew eligible for organ donations. The cause of death has yet to be determined or revealed.
In one post, Leach opened up about her denial surrounding her son's death, writing, "“I keep thinking that I will wake up from this nightmare, but I don’t." In that same post, Leach wrote about how Crew is "dancing and playing in Heaven," but admitted that she is "mad" at God, asking her followers for prayers during this difficult time.
In the midst of her grief, Leach still managed to focus on positivity, referring to the fact that her son's organ donations can potentially save the lives of "3 to 4 babies." Incidentally, she also opened up about how difficult it is to not only grieve the loss of her son, but to be in a position where she has to prepare him - and make sure that he is eligible - for the operation. In an Instagram Story, she posted a picture of her holding one of Crew's hands, writing that "the process of organ donation is not always quick," then adding, "While today could be the hardest day of our lives, somewhere in the US, a parent will be getting the best news of theirs." In another Story, she wrote that members of the hospital staff would be paying respects to Crew by lining the hospital walls during his "Honor Walk."
There are no words to describe the pain that any parents must feel after the death of a child. In a tragic moment like this, if there had to be one positive takeaway, it's the support Leach and her family are receiving. A GoFundMe page has already raised over $100,000 for the family, and friends, family members, and followers have supported Leach with various donations.
Source: People, GoFundMe, Brittani Boren Leach
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Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker Reveals Why Rey Was Abandoned On Jakku
Warning: Major SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker finally reveals why Rey was abandoned on Jakku. One of the biggest questions presented throughout the Star Wars sequel trilogy was that of who Rey's parents are, and furthermore why they left her on the desert junkyard planet. The question was first raised in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, when Rey had a vision after finding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber on Takodana in the basement of Maz Kanata’s castle. During the vision we see a young Rey screaming, “Come back!” as a ship can be seen leaving Jakku heading into space with an unknown destination.
Its sequel, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, spends more time diving into the young Jedi’s past and making it a more central plot point. While training on Ahch-To, Rey is tempted by the dark side and goes under the island in search of answers. While in the mirror cave, Rey asks “Let me see them...my parents...please.” But, the mirror shows her nothing but her own reflection. Additionally, throughout the film Kylo Ren and Rey have interactions talking about her parents. During the end of the throne room fight scene, Kylo tells Rey that she knows the truth about her parents and to say it out loud. She says, “They were nobody.” Kylo follows up by saying, “They were filthy junk traders, who sold you off for drinking money.” However, this isn’t the truth.
The real reason why Rey’s parents abandoned her on Jakku was because they were protecting her from her grandfather Emperor Palpatine. Rey's father was the son of Palpatine, one of the greatest Sith Lords to ever live. Despite being related to the powerful Emperor, her parents chose to live the life of nobodies in order to keep their daughter safe, knowing that Palpatine was looking for her. Unfortunately for her parents, Palpatine sent Ochi, a Sith loyalist, to retrieve Rey. When they wouldn’t give up Rey’s location he killed them both. Although they were killed, Rey’s parents were smart to hide her on Jakku, because in the book Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire’s End it is explained that a Sith holocron is destroyed on the planet, which would help mask Rey’s presence.
With the destruction of the Sith holocron, which came at the end of the Battle of Jakku (which took place a few years after the Empire's fall), the planet was home to a Force vergence, a location (or object) where there has been powerful Force activity, which would hide Rey's own burgeoning Force sensitivity. Rey’s origin is nearly identical to Luke Skywalker’s. Luke was hidden from his father Darth Vader (a fallen Anakin Skywalker) and Palpatine in order to keep him safe. Eventually, he went on to be the galaxy’s savior destroying the Empire. Rey eventually goes on in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to defeat Palpatine once and for all while also ending the Final Order, thus saving the galaxy like her master did years before.
Having Rey’s lineage finally revealed in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a relief for fans who have been looking for an answer since the beginning of the sequels. Additionally, it is a nice way to pay homage to the original trilogy and the journey of Rey’s master, Luke Skywalker. This being said, it is understandable that some may still be left with questions regarding how Rey and Palpatine came to be related. While these questions are not answered in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it can be expected that they are answered at some point in Disney's new expanded universe.
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Seinfeld: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Contest Episode
When Seinfeld hit screens in the late '80s, it was the first of its kind . A show about the day-to-day lives of four friends (Jerry Seinfeld, George Costanza, Elaine Benes, and Cosmo Kramer) in New York City, we saw all the funniest highs and lows with this crazy bunch. But out of nine seasons and 180 episodes, there's one episode that stands out among the rest: "The Contest." This Season 4 episode won Larry David (the show's creator and writer) a Primetime Emmy Award for its writing.
In short, the episode takes place when George gets caught pleasuring himself to his mother's Glamour Magazine, which put her in the hospital. Due to George's humiliation, the famous foursome makes a bet to see who could last the longest without, you know, having some me time. Let's take a look back at some things we didn't know about everyone's favorite Seinfeld episode.
10 'THE CONTEST' WAS ESTELLE'S FIRST APPEARANCE
Throughout the years, George and Jerry's parents become pretty involved in the show but it's in this episode that we meet Estelle Costanza for the first time. Looking back on the series, it feels like George's parents have always been a part of the show, but "The Contest" was special.
Without Estelle in this episode, the bet would never be put in place, which is the entire reason for the episode. Estelle did a great job of hounding her son for thinking he had an addiction. As she said, doesn't George have anything better to do at three in the afternoon?
9 ESTELLE HARRIS NEVER SAW THE SHOW BEFORE SHE AUDITIONED
Estelle Harris does a phenomenal job as the stereotypical nagging, overbearing Jewish mother. She always wants to have tabs on George and seems to be arguing even when she's not arguing. And as it turns out, before her opening role as Estelle Costanza in "The Contest," Estelle Harris never saw Seinfeld before auditioning. She just gave it her best and it became one of her most notable roles.
8 GEORGE'S TIC TAC SNACK WAS IMPROVISED
After Estelle fell and landed herself in the hospital, George visited her daily out of remorse. However, his mother's health became the second reason he started visiting the hospital... Considering Geroge wasn't able to masturbate, he took pleasure in the fact that the woman sharing his mother's hospital room got a sponge bath every evening at 6:30 pm.
In one scene, George arrives around 6:30 — just before the woman's bath. And just as the nurse arrives, Estelle asks George to run down the street and grab her a sandwich because she's tired of eating hospital food. When he tells her she's gonna have to wait, he flings a box of Tic Tacs on her bed for her to snack on. As it turns out, that entire scene was improvised by Jason Alexander himself.
7 JERRY, IS SOMEONE ELSE IN YOUR APARTMENT?
According to some eagle-eyed viewers, there's a slight goof in the scene where Jerry is making out with Marla. Apparently, you can see a reflection of someone behind the camera walking by the bathroom window. Since most of the apartment is dark during their make-out session, the reflection can be quickly seen.
For Jerry, making out with Marla doesn't help his cause. It only makes him more turned on and he has no way of release. Marla eventually decides Jerry's the one she wants to lose her virginity to but decides against it when she learns there's a bet involved.
6 THE ACTUAL WORD FOR THE ACT IS NEVER ACTUALLY USED
Shockingly enough, although the entire episode is about masturbation, the word isn't uttered once. Without the word being said, the less controversial the episode would appear to execs at NBS. According to Larry David, due to the nature of the content, he wasn't sure if NBC was going to pick up the episode, but it was given the green light.
Truth be told, the fact that the episode didn't say the word "masturbation" once made it even funnier. We all knew what was happening without anyone having to outright say it.
5 THE EPISODE WAS BASED ON TRUE EVENTS
If you think this situation is too funny to be true, you'd be wrong. Larry David based "The Contest" on real events. Back in the '80s, David and a friend made a bet about who could last the longest without doing it. He doesn't remember what the cash prize was but he does remember that he lasted the longest and ultimately won the bet. Larry David had the idea circling around for quite some time but never knew what Jerry Seinfeld would think of it or if NBC would even green light it. Thankfully, everyone was on board and it ended up winning David a Primetime Emmy.
4 ONE OF THE BEST-RATED OUT OF THE SERIES
Out of 180 episodes and nine seasons of hilarious content, "The Contest" was literally no contest compared to other Seinfeld episodes. Over 18 million people watched the episode and it was even on TV Guide's list of "100 Greatest Episodes of All-Time" in 2009, coming in first place. An episode based around adult masturbation without specifically talking about it was exactly what gave Seinfeld the leg up in sitcom history.
3 A SMALL JACKET GOOF
Although the boys are against Elaine joining the bet (thinking girls have it easier than boys), they eventually let her join. While the men are having issues ignoring their body's primal — and normal — urge to release tension, Elaine was smooth sailing until a very handsome John F. Kennedy JR. joined her aerobics class.
After briefly speaking to John-John, the woman at the gym told Elaine that he was taken by her and wanted to meet her again. Out of pure elation, Elaine grabs the woman's shoulders so roughly that her jacket falls off to the side. However, when the camera pans back to the woman at the front desk, her jacket is perfectly fitted — as if nothing happened. It's a small goof but a goof all the same.
2 THE CIRCLE OF POWER
While Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, and George are at the diner and make the bet, they all put their hands together in agreement and let out a screeching noise. This little circle of solidarity isn't just something they group-improvised for the scene. It's apparently something they all do before filming an episode, too. As a superstition, the group meets in Jerry's bathroom where they do the same thing. According to Mental Floss, they call it "The Circle of Power."
1 THE MILK FLUB
Another small blooper that fans noticed in "The Contest" is the timeframe. George claims he stopped by his parents' home and decided to do the deed because his parents were both at work. However, when Estelle is replaying the scene to us, she says she stepped out of the house for a quart of milk and came home to see her son defiling her Glamour Magazine. She, in fact, was not at work when this entire situation took place.
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Schitt’s Creek: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Alexis Rose
In 2015, sitcom Schitt's Creek first aired on Canadian television network CBC and Pop TV, quickly winning the hearts of comedy-loving audiences all over North America. When the show got released for streaming on Netflix, even more people fell in love with the Rose family, but one of the characters whose charm stole the hearts of many was Alexis Claire Rose.
Played by actress Annie Murphy, Alexis first comes onto the scene as your stereotypical spoiled, narcissistic daughter. However, as the show goes on, Murphy's portrayal works to show that Alexis can actually be a really giving person. Here 10 things you might not have known about the hilarious character.
10 Alexis Rose's first kiss was with Jared Leto
As the only daughter of Johnny and Moira Rose, Alexis has known nothing but riches her whole life, and she seems to always get what she wants. One thing that people might not believe about her is the number of crazy experiences she's been through. The forever camera-ready, bubbly young lady has done everything from traveling the world to getting jailed in random countries.
Even Alexis' love life was a unique one — her first kiss was with Jared Leto himself. It's surprising where money can take you, isn't it?
9 She has her own unique set of skills
As your typical rich girl, Alexis has never worked a day in her life. When she first begins her job search, it's obvious she doesn't know basic customer service skills or professional workplace practices.
But while Alexis may not know how to answer a telephone or how to wear a proper uniform to work, she's developed a ton of skills that have allowed her to navigate her way across the globe. In Season 2, she tells David, "In case you wake up in a chair with your hands duct-taped together, you can snap the duct tape by just raising your hands over your head, and then bringing them down really hard." We don't want to know where she learned that.
8 Alexis' voice is inspired by Hollywood A-listers
For anyone who has ever watched an episode of Schitt's Creek, you know that Alexis's voice is one that's unique. It can get very high and shrill, very stereotypical "Los Angeles." She can get quiet when she aims to charm someone into getting what she wants, and Murphy has actually revealed that it took a lot for her to bring this voice and persona to the character:
“Alexis certainly has a voice and a tone to her. For the first couple of weeks every season, I end up bringing it home with me. This is the first role I’ve done where it’s a significant departure of me in real life, so it’s fun to strap on fancy shoes and a made-up face and be Alexis.”
7 She knows how to use her flirty ways for good
Putting one of her unique skills to the test again, Alexis is a girl that can come off as very flirtatious and charming. She knows exactly what she wants and uses her wit, looks, and bubbly personality to get it. It's revealed throughout the series that Alexis has a history of dating many strange men, but knowing how to convince men to help achieve her goals has never been a problem for her.
In a second season episode, she recounts a time where she got questioned by the secret police in South Korea on New Year's Eve. She tells David, "I had to sweet-talk the consulate's lawyer to get me a passport before midnight."
6 Alexis has been named one of the best Jewish characters on TV
Something unique about Alexis is that she's Jewish and that many Jewish Schitt's Creek fans have taken a special liking towards her. The entire Rose Family is Jewish on the show, but many fans have recognized that ambition in Alexis is one they can connect to.
Alexis is first introduced to audiences as someone who's a little shallow and pretty self-centered, very self-focused, but over the course of a few seasons and getting used to living like a "normal person," Alexis uses her motivation and drive to pursue things that will better herself, like holding down her first job and going back to school.
5 Her persona is inspired by the Kardashians
It's no question that the character of Alexis is a little bit OTT, stealing every scene she's in. But for anyone who's ever wondered where Murphy got her inspiration to portray Alexis this way, the answer is this:
“I watched a bunch of clips [...] of Kardashians and that kind of thing," says Murphy, to help her develop the funny, "extra" mannerisms that Alexis embodies throughout the show. Everything from the way she talks to the way she walks to the way that she holds her handbags was inspired by Hollywood A-list reality TV personas.
4 Alexis's character arc on the show surprises most people
If you watch Schitt's Creek as a series the whole way through, you'll notice a humble and heartwarming character arc for almost all of the show's main characters. This is mostly thanks to Dan Levy's awesome writing and his desire to show that people can be human when materialism is stripped away. Murphy has said about Alexis' journey that she's really grateful for it:
“She’s come such a long way. I’m actually really grateful to the writers for taking her on the odyssey she’s gone on because right out of the gates on paper, Alexis is such a nasty handful and spoiled brat. She’s a self-absorbed rich girl and she’s grown so much in the writing." It's going to be so exciting to see how she'll grow next season.
3 She never finished high school
In Season 3, Alexis decides that she wants to go back to school to further her studies to help her professional career. On her first day in class, she tells her fellow classmates that she "did not finish high school." While that might seem odd to most people, it only makes sense that for someone as rich as Alexis that she would never have had to complete her studies considering that she would never have to work to support herself.
Now that the Roses have lost their fortune, however, she's taken things into her own hands. One great thing about the show is that through Alexis, they've shown that despite not finishing high school, she's still lived through many life experiences, and now her journey in education is only just beginning.
2 Alexis's signature line, "Ew David!" has become a fan favorite
One of the best things about Schitt's Creek is that its comedy shines best through their one-liners. Quotes, comebacks, and zingers from the characters quite literally make the show super funny, and Alexis sure says a ton of funny things all the time.
Murphy says her favorite line to say is, "Ew David!" — a line that fans love too, as Dan Levy often gets it yelled at him while walking on the street.
1 Murphy won a Gracie Award for playing Alexis
One of the most inspiring things that Annie Murphy has achieved with her role as Alexis is winning the Gracie Award for Best Actress in a Breakthrough Role this year. The Gracie Awards are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. They honor individuals who have made awesome contributions to media. Murphy's portrayal of Alexis was one of their favorites this year.
Alexis is a strong character with a determined personality, and Murphy shows that eloquently through her acting. Previously nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the Critic's Choice Television Awards, we can't wait to see what she'll do next.
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The 10 Worst Biopics, According To Rotten Tomatoes | ScreenRant
There are times when people want a biopic of a respectable figure, of someone they look up to. There are times when biopics turn out to be cinematic masterpieces and draw large sections of audiences. One such example would be The Theory of Everything, a period drama made on the life and achievements of the astrophysicist, Stephen Hawking. Eddie Redmayne's Hawking drew audiences from every demographic. Or Bohemian Rhapsody. Queen loyalists eagerly waited for a biopic to be made on the life and times of Freddie Mercury and of the British rock band, Queen.
Having said that, quite a number of duds have also been made in the name of biopics. Here are ten of those examples, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
10 KLIMT (32%)
Klimt is cringe-fest on the life of Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. Gustav is personified by actor John Malkovich in the movie. Directed by Raúl Ruiz, Klimt reeks of skewed dialogues and incomprehensive dubbing in scenes. We just wish the movie justified the lavishness, overpowering, colorful scenery of posh Vienna.
Overall, Klimt does a disservice to the symbolist painter Gustav by a random depiction of events and unfathomable audio. The movie's only redeeming quality is its visual prowess.
9 Liz and Dick (33%)
Liz and Dick is an indignified take on the romance of prolific actors Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton by Lindsay Lohan and Grant Bowler, respectively. The movie is a scandalous chronicle of Elizabeth and Richard, who first met on the sets of the movie Cleopatra.
Liz and Dick is a classic case of a movie where the actor has got it all wrong. Lindsey's personification of the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor is far from real, or even convincing for that matter. No wonder the movie only stood out for make-up and hairstyle.
8 Jobs (28%)
Jobs is the story of the founder of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs and his partner, Steve Wozniak. Although the focus of the movie is on Steve Jobs, the film fails to do justice to his genius. The portrayal of events is fairly accurate, depciting how Jobs began, went public with his company, and, ultimately, was fired from the same company he created.
Jobs divided audiences into two with Ashton Kutcher's casting as Steve Jobs. While the movie is off to a good start, well-written, the ending is a bit rushed without a paced conclusion.
7 The Audrey Hepburn Story (20%)
The only part that The Audrey Hepburn Story got right was Jennifer Love Hewitt's look as Audrey. The first thing you notice about Audrey Hepburn as her actress is her poise, charm, grace, and, more importantly, her voice. These are the things to which Jennifer failed to do justice.
The other anomaly about the movie is that it lays undue stress on Audrey's life as an actor. Her initial years of struggle, as a result, are rushed and compromised; Audrey Hepburn wasn't just a Hollywood icon, she was a survivor of the worst tyrannies of the twentieth century. However, Frances Fisher's Ella Hepburn deserves due praise in the movie.
6 I Saw The Light (20%)
Tom Hiddleston's portrayal of singer and songwriter Hank Williams can be best summarised as a missed opportunity. I Saw The Light aims to tell the tale of legendary country singer Hank, his rise to fame, and his subsequent battle with alcohol addiction. Tom Hiddleston as Hank and Elizabeth Olsen as Audrey Mae Williams share electric chemistry. While the two shine in their respective roles and together as a couple, that's all there really is to this movie. Beyond that, it's a pathetic rendition on the life of Hank Williams.
5 All Eyez On Me (18%)
Decades after his assassination, the American rapper Tupac Shakur's name still lives on. All Eyez On Me is an attempt to recast the eventful life of Tupac as a rapper, an actor, and poet. Consider this biopic a factual commentary on Tupac's life rather than an actual peek into his highs and lows.
Shipp Jr. as Tupac Shakur is heavily criticized on account of his lackluster performance, as is the movie. The movie failed to comment on the parallel sociological events that shaped Tupac's genius. A factual narrative at its best, All Eyez On Me is another example of a biopic dud.
4 Alexander (16%)
Colin Farrell's take on Alexander the great is everything but great—it's not even good to begin with. At the outset, the movie fails to focus on one subject, it keeps dilly-dallying between Alexander's nationalism and his sexuality. Call it a historical narrative of Alexander conquering of the world, the focus suddenly is on Alexander's sexuality. Call it the latter and suddenly the King of Macedon is back with an eluded sense of hypernationalism/jingoism.
Oliver Stone could have tackled both the subjects at once. Alexander gets arduous with its runtime of nearly three hours and is ultimately soul-sucking to watch. When you know movie watching is that taxing, you know you should drop it at once.
3 Against The Ropes (12%)
Against The Ropes bombed hard at the box office. The premise seems good: the story of the first female boxing manager, Jackie Kallen. What is appalling about the movie though is Meg Ryan's performance as Jackie Kallen. The same Meg Ryan who did Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, and Kate and Leopold to name a few.
This movie is not only a classic case of lead actors' bad acting, but also of writing and direction. It doesn't take long before Against The Ropes starts reeking of sports cliches and pointless brazen attitudes of the cast.
2 Diana (8%)
You know the movie is a big dull dud when the actress regrets taking up the part in the end. Diana chronicles the last two years of Princess Diana and her affair with the British-Pakistani surgeon Hasnat Khan. Naomi Watts is a brilliant actor in her own league, but, in Diana, she's just a misfit. The thing with attempting biopic of literally grandiose nature is that you have to be mindful of your diligence. We wish the director Oliver Hirschbiegel took note of that. The script is downright funny, and the camera work is largely shabby.
1 Nina (2%)
Zoe Saldana's Nina Simone is a half-hearted job, one that does a disservice to many contributions of Nina Simone. If you have been a Nina Simone fan, you know what I am talking about. The blatant disrespect of her musical genius, showcasing her as a woman who lost it all because she drank, smoked, and was out of shape is unbearable to watch. Everything about Zoe's Nina in the movie, from her look to body language and singing ability is far worse than mediocre.
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Vikings: 10 Times Friends Became Enemies | ScreenRant
There are many other shows similar to Vikings, but what is unique to the show is the variety of intricately-linked relationships between the characters. From Ragnar and Lagertha to their children, there is always some kind of friendship to look out for in this show.
Nevertheless, many friends have often become enemies, brothers have gone after one another, and lovers became foes. If you are a fan of the show and would like to remember some of these, here are 10 Times Friends Became Enemies On Vikings.
10 Bjorn & Ragnar
You will notice a pattern here because most friendships that have fallen apart were mostly between relatives. Ragnar and his son Bjorn have mostly been on good terms throughout the show, but there were some periods when they had parted ways.
But the two most notable times were probably when Bjorn and Lagertha left Ragnar after he brought Aslaug to Kattegat and when Ragnar chose to take Ivar with him to England instead of Bjorn. Nevertheless, the bond between Ragnar and Bjorn has always been very strong.
9 Ivar & Sigurd
If someone had to name the most shocking moment from the show, it would probably be that time when Ivar killed his own brother Sigurd by throwing his ax at him. After all, what could possibly be more unexpected?
This was one of the many instances that would show how insane Ivar had become. All Sigurd wanted was to live a peaceful life rather than become a fighter, so Ivar decided to simply kill him in front of everyone for such "disobedience".
8 Ubbe & Lagertha
Ubbe has always been the friendliest of all the brothers. He was the one who treated slaves well when everyone else didn't. Likewise, Ubbe never had any bad feelings towards Lagertha even though she was kind of a foe for Ubbe's mother Aslaug.
Consequently, the only time when Ubbe and Lagertha had fallen out with each other was when Lagertha killed Aslaug. Ubbe got so angry that he even attempted to kill Lagertha, but she forgave him after the attempt failed. After that, they continued being close friends and allies.
7 Lagertha & Astrid
This is one of the few friendships on this list that didn't have two people related by blood. Lagertha and Astrid have a story of lovers turned foes (and all because of power). It's even a little sad how Lagertha keeps meeting people she falls in love with that ultimately turn their backs on her.
Astrid loved Lagertha till the end, but she did get together with Bjorn behind Lagertha's back at some point. In addition to that, she agreed to marry Harald when she was kidnapped by him and never even attempted to kill him when she had the chance.
6 Ubbe & Ivar
Just like with most of his brothers, Ivar had a pretty unstable relationship with Ubbe. If you think about it, they are complete opposites when it comes to personalities. This is exactly why Ubbe didn't want to follow Ivar into war.
As kids and then as teenagers, they were actually quite close. But as they grew up, their worldviews parted ways and they became enemies (even though Ubbe still didn't want to kill Ivar for a very long time and cared for him even after Ivar did many terrible things).
5 Lagertha & Ragnar
When talking about the show, you could say that Lagertha and Ragnar are the two main characters and the whole story is purely about them. Even when they become somewhat secondary characters, their children and other relatives become the central figures of the series.
This is exactly why their on-and-off relationship is so heartbreaking to watch. The first time Lagertha left Ragnar was when he brought pregnant Aslaug to Kattegat. The last time was when Ragnar sailed for England after Lagertha declined his offer to sail with him. She got her revenge by taking over Kattegat but then heard the news of Ragnar's death.
4 Hvitserk & Ivar
Another unstable relationship between the two brothers is the one between Ivar and Hvitserk. Hvitserk is the character who is constantly looking for his place in the world, so he can't completely decide which side he is on. First, he joins Ivar, but then everything changes.
After Hvitserk realizes what a monster Ivar really is, he betrays his brother and joins Bjorn, Ubbe, and Lagertha to fight against Ivar. Even after Ivar is defeated, Hvitserk still experiences bad things because of him such as depression because Ivar killed Hvitserk's lover and drunk hallucinations where Ivar supposedly wants to kill Hvitserk for betraying him.
3 Ecbert & Ragnar
One of the most interesting dynamics in the show was the one between Ragnar and Ecbert. Both of these characters are dead by this point, but if you rewatch earlier seasons, you will realize that their friendship is absolutely beautiful and very engaging to watch.
Nevertheless, this didn't stop King Ecbert from turning his back on Ragnar. The Viking settlement in England was destroyed by Aethelwulf, Ecbert's son and heir. Even though he then apologizes to Ragnar for it, Ecbert still gets revenge from Ragnar who claims to be his friend while instructing Ivar to get revenge for Ragnar's death by attacking Ecbert, not Aelle.
2 Ivar & Bjorn
Ivar and Bjorn had a relationship similar to the one Ragnar and Rollo had. But while Ragnar and Rollo had a rivalry partly because Rollo felt inferior to Ragnar, Ivar and Bjorn lived together to have any particularly warm feelings for each other.
Nevertheless, they did start out fairly well. Ragnar loved them both a lot and the two wanted to get revenge on their father. Yet, this feeling of love for their dad was not enough for them to bond over, so they ultimately parted ways and even became enemies.
1 Ragnar & Rollo
Every fan will agree that the relationship between Ragnar and Rollo was the one that drove the plot at the start of the series and influenced the decisions the two made. Their brotherly friendship had its ups and downs, but it definitely didn't end on a good note.
Ragnar was the younger yet the more successful one of the two, but both of them had their own strengths. Later, Rollo did achieve greatness and found happiness even though it meant turning his back on his brother and his people while finding true love and a new homeland.
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The 10 Best Biopics Ever Made, According To Rotten Tomatoes
Biopics are a great way to learn more about the lives of both known and unknown people who made an impact in the world. When done right, a biopic leaves you feeling like you just read a 400-page biography. And when done wrong, a biopic leaves you hating the main character for having a boring life, even though it's not their fault.
There are hundreds of biopics in Hollywood but it's hard to watch them all. Settling on the ten best ones is thus the best option for anyone who would like to spend a weekend learning about the lives of others. According to Rotten Tomatoes, these are the best biopics ever made.
10 Serpico (1973) - 90%
It's still hard to understand why Al Pacino never got an Oscar for his performance in Serpico. To be honest his performance here was even better than his performance in The Godfather. Just don't say that out loud.
Serpico told the story of NYPD police officer Frank Serpico, who decided to go undercover in order to expose the deep-rooted corruption perpetrated by other offices. Even though Pacino missed out on an Oscar, he managed to scoop a Golden Globe award for Best Actor for his role as the clean crime buster.
9 Amadeus (1984) - 93%
Why wasn't this film called Mozart? It could surely have had more commercial success with this title, since most people know the musical legend by his last name. Amadeus sounds fancy but it's confusing to fans.
Amadeus chronicles the events leading to the death of musical maestro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as well as his rivalry with royal composer Salieri. Jealous of the vulgar Mozart's successful career, Salieri uses his influence in the emperor's court to put an end to Mozart's career and eventually his life.
8 American Splendor (2003) - 94%
The underrated American Splendor is about adult comic book writer Harvey Pekar. The talented Pekar is played by Paul Giamatti from Billions. Working as a file clerk at a hospital during the day and drawing comics in his free time, Pekar ends up finding success with the latter. Realizing the huge demand, Harvey creates the American Splendor Comics which are a representation of his own life.
The comics make Harvey a superstar and through his fame, he meets and falls in love with fellow comic book creator Joyce Barber. As the two enjoy their love life, Harvey struggles with fame and frustrations related to creative control.
7 Raging Bull (1980) - 94%
It feels like Robert De Niro should be awarded every lifetime achievement award in Hollywood. He has been in too many good movies. But let's be honest, he has Martin Scorsese to thank for his stellar career. The director has cast him in 90% of his movies.
Raging Bull is basically about a man's inner struggles with himself. It is the touching story of middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta (De Niro). The boxer's success in his career was often overshadowed by his personal and domestic issues such as a lack of trust for his wife and disdain for his brother.
6 The King's Speech (2010) - 95%
The film sees Bertie, a member of the royal family being crowned king when he least expected it. When his father King George V dies and his brother King Edward VIII chooses love over the throne, Bertie (Colin Firth) is forced to become king.
However, Bertie has a problem that might interfere with his duties. He is a stammerer during a period when rulers are required to be eloquent. His wife, Elizabeth (the iconic Queen Elizabeth) decides to hire a speech therapist for him. With support from all quarters, the king overcomes his impediment and goes on to deliver a remarkable radio address that unites his people during a time of war.
5 The Social Network (2010) - 96%
Though it wasn't entirely accurate, critics loved this Mark Zuckerberg story. The Facebook founder stated that the movie's screenwriters fictionalized most of the details and this hurt him. According to him, the only thing the movie got right was his fashion sense.
Though he gave a disastrous performance in Batman Vs Superman, Jesse Eisenberg gave a strong performance here as Zuckerberg. The Social Network took viewers on the journey through Mark's life as he invented Facebook and his fights with fellow students who also claimed to have invented it.
4 Schindler's List (1993) - 97%
Here, Liam Neeson wasn't finding and killing people who had kidnapped his daughter. Here, he was Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who was saving thousands of Jews from persecution. The film has an interesting twist. Initially, Schindler is an opportunistic industrialist who uses Jews as unpaid labor for his factory. Most of them don't mind because they have nowhere else to go.
However, when all Jews are ordered to go to the brutal Plaszow Forced Labor Camp in 1942, Schindler suddenly grows a heart. He vows to do whatever he can to keep Jews in his plant, even if it means bribing German officials. By the time Hitler's reign ends, Schindler has over 1,100 Jews under his care.
3 My Left Foot (1989) - 97%
Before the great Daniel Day-Lewis retired, he gave superb performances in films like this.
My Left Foot is the true story of Christy Brown an Irishman with cerebral palsy who beat all odds to become a famous author and painter. When everyone had given up on Christy as a young boy, his bother never lost faith in him. With her guidance, he learned how to write and paint with his left foot.
2 Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) - 98%
Lawrence Of Arabia was a different kind of war movie. Set during the period when World War I was taking place, the story revolved around a British lieutenant who went on to become a legend in the east. The movie scooped seven Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Picture. It had been nominated for ten.
In Lawrence Of Arabia, Thomas Edward Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), a lieutenant stationed in Cairo, Egypt gets picked for an assignment by Britain's Arab bureau. Lawrence is sent to monitor the progress of Prince Faisal, an ally for Britain who is revolting against the Germain-allied Turks. While with the prince, he gains more influence and acquires more responsibility than he had ever imagined.
1 Selma (2014) - 99%
Praised for its historical accuracy, Selma followed Martin Luther King Jr. as he fought for voting rights for African Americans. The film took us through King's hectic three months in the year 1965 prior to the match from Selma to Montgomery.
Even though the match turned violent, President Johnson agreed to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965. David Oyelewo was convincing enough as Dr. King. Though he only appeared briefly, Nigél Thatch impressed the most as Malcolm X. He went on to play the same role in the 2019 Epix series Godfather Of Harlem.
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