If you’ve never seen a Maori haka performed, you’re missing out.

The Maori are the indigenous peoples of New Zealand, and their language and customs are an integral part of the island nation. One of the most recognizable Maori traditions outside of New Zealand is the haka, a ceremonial dance or challenge usually performed in a group. The haka represents the pride, strength, and unity of a tribe and is characterized by foot-stamping, body slapping, tongue protrusions, and rhythmic chanting.

Haka is performed at weddings as a sign of reverence and respect for the bride and groom and are also frequently seen before sports competitions, such as rugby matches.

The intensity of the haka is the point. It is meant to be a show of strength and elicit a strong response—which makes seeing a tiny toddler learning to do it all the more adorable.

Here’s an example of a rugby haka:

Danny Heke, who goes by @focuswithdan on TikTok, shared a video of a baby learning haka and omigosh it is seriously the most adorable thing. When you see most haka, the dancers aren’t smiling—their faces are fierce—so this wee one starting off with an infectious grin is just too much. You can see that he’s already getting the moves down, facial expressions and all, though.

@focuswithdan When you grow up learning haka! #haka #teachthemyoung #maori #māori #focuswithdan #fyp #foryou #kapahaka ♬ original sound – 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓

As cute as this video is, it’s part of a larger effort by Heke to use his TikTok channel to share and promote Maori culture. His videos cover everything from the Te Reo Maori language to traditional practices to issues of prejudice Maori people face.

Here he briefly goes over the different body parts that make up haka:

@focuswithdan

♬ Ngati – Just2maori

This video explains the purerehua, or bullroarer, which is a Maori instrument that is sometimes used to call rains during a drought.

@focuswithdan Reply to @illumi.is.naughty Some tribes used this to call the rains during drought 🌧 ⛈ #maori #māori #focuswithdan #fyp ♬ Pūrerehua – 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓

This one shares a demonstration and explanation of the taiaha, a traditional Maori weapon.

@focuswithdan Reply to @shauncalvert Taiaha, one of the most formidable of the Māori Weaponry #taiaha #maori #māori #focuswithdan #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓

For another taste of haka, check out this video from a school graduation:

@focuswithdan When your little cuzzy graduates and her school honours her with a haka #maori #māori #haka #focuswithdan #fyp #graduation @its_keshamarley ♬ Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Ruanui – 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓

Heke even has some fun with the trolls and racists in the comments who try to tell him his culture is dead (what?).

@focuswithdan Credit to you all my AMAZING FOLLOWERS! #focuswithdan #maori #māori #followers #fyp #trolls ♬ original sound – sounds for slomo_bro!

Unfortunately, it’s not just ignorant commenters who spew racist bile. A radio interview clip that aired recently called Maori people “genetically predisposed to crime, alcohol, and underperformance,” among other terrible things. (The host, a former mayor of Auckland, has been let go for going along with and contributing to the caller’s racist narrative.)

@focuswithdan #newzealand radio in 2021 delivering racist commentaries 🤦🏽‍♂️ #māori #maori #focuswithdan #racism DC: @call.me.lettie2.0 ♬ original sound – luna the unicow

That clip highlights why what Heke is sharing is so important. The whole world is enriched when Indigenous people like the Maori have their voices heard and their culture celebrated. The more we learn from each other and our diverse ways of life, the more enjoyable life on Earth will be and the better we’ll get at collaborating to confront the challenges we all share.

This article originally appeared on 01.28.21

Many of us have comfort shows that offer a soothing respite from the harsher chapters of life. That beloved cast of characters, who in some ways feel like extended family, still somehow manage to make us crack a smile even when we’ve heard their jokes a million times. In fact, it’s that very familiarity that makes the world feel a little less uncertain, if only for a moment.

For many, NBC’s workplace comedy “The Office” was that show.

It certainly was for a flight attendant named Melanie, who saw actor Rainn Wilson (otherwise known as Dwight Schrute) at the airport and felt compelled to sneak him a heartfelt note of appreciation, cleverly written on a napkin.

“I didn’t even see who dropped this on my lap at the PDX airport but I greatly appreciate the sentiment, flight attendant Melanie of Alaska Airlines,” Wilson wrote on X, formerly Twitter, along with a photo of the note.

“The Office got me through some of the darkest days of my life,” it read. “I can’t thank you enough for that.”

The actor went on to say how “humbled” he was “to be a part of a show that affected, touched, comforted and inspired” so many people, and that it continues doing so, noting how “rare” of an event that truly is.

I didn’t even see who dropped this on my lap at the PDX airport but I greatly appreciate the sentiment, flight attendant Melanie of Alaska Airlines. So humbled to be a part of a show that affected, touched, comforted and inspired. And continues to do so! It’s so fucking rare. A… pic.twitter.com/5h8gxP5j8t

— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) January 20, 2024

And while the actor joked that his reaction to the exchange was “not an open invitation to give me notes on napkins!” he still went on to thank the “whole Office family, cast, writers, crew and especially AUDIENCE!”

Funny enough, this is not the first time a fan has had a delightful run-in with Schrute. Back in April 2023, Wilson was sitting next to someone who had been watching “the Office” for five hours straight without ever recognizing him. When the actor finally did reveal himself, the two had a delightfully wholesome interaction.

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It just goes to show how big of an impact “The Office” made for so many viewers. So many have credited the workers at Dunder Mifflin for getting them through the pandemic, heartbreak, work doldrums, death…you name it.

It also goes to show that no matter how the entertainment landscape evolves, one truism remains: create a story that people can relate to on an emotional level, and that story will endure.

Aging is a weird thing. From one perspective, it’s something we should be grateful for. Few people would wish for the kind of short, uneventful life that would remove aging from the equation completely. The longer we live, the more we grow and learn and experience life, and “aging” is simply the mathematical sum of those experiences. All good, right?

On the other hand, our society does everything in its power to hide the fact that aging happens. Especially when it comes to women. According to Statista, the global anti-aging beauty market is estimated to be worth $58.8 billion. People will try all manner of creams, serums, masks, acids, lights, technologies and surgeries to try to prevent wrinkles, lines, sagginess, spots and other signs that our bodies are changing with time.

Most of us live our daily lives somewhere in the middle of these two realities, wanting to embrace our aging selves but also hoping to stave off some of the more obvious signs that we’re getting older. It’s natural to resist it in some ways, since the older we get, the closer we get to the end of our lives, which we certainly don’t want to hasten—especially if we actually love living.

It can be helpful to see people who are embracing their age, which is why it can be inspiring to see someone like former supermodel Paulina Porizkova confidently sharing photos of her 57-year-old self.

In posts on social media, Porizkova shared a photo of herself in a bikini and a screenshot of a comment made by a person who felt the need to comment on her aging body. And phew, was it something. The commenter wrote:

“You must be in so much pain to keep posting bikini pictures at your age. I’ve always thought that getting old and ugly is hardest on the pretty people. The fall from grace is so much farther when you were beautiful. Ugly people were always ugly so getting old and ugly isn’t a change. In summary, I feel your pain. I pray you can come to terms with your mortality. We all get old and ugly…you just had to fall from a greater height than the rest of us. Tears Times Infinity!”

So many things to unpack here.

Porizkova shared her thoughts on the comment on Instagram.

A thoughtful reader comment on IG need an equally thoughtful response.nThank you for feeling my pain, rickaroo777. As you can see, Iu2019m suffering indeed.pic.twitter.com/mWijP55iAS

— Paulina Porizkova (@Paulina Porizkova)
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“Here’s a good follower comment- echoing a few others,” Porizkova wrote. “A woman of 57 is ‘too old’ to pose in a bikini – no matter what she looks like. Because ‘Old’ is ‘Ugly.’ I get comments like these every time I post a photo of my body. This is the ageist shaming that sets my teeth on edge. Older men are distinguished, older women are ugly.”

“People who believe prettiness equals beauty do not understand beauty,” she continued. “Pretty is easy on the eyes, partly because it’s a little bland, inoffensive. It’s easy to take in and easy to forget. Not so beauty. Beauty can be sharp. It can wound you and leave a scar. To perceive beauty you have to be able to SEE.”

“This is why I believe we get more beautiful with age,” she added. “We have earned our beauty, we understand what it is, and we can see it so much better. There is no such thing as ugly and old. Only shortsighted and ignorant.”

On Twitter, Porizkova was a bit more sarcastic, writing, “Thank you for feeling my pain, rickaroo777. As you can see, I’m suffering indeed.”

That tongue-in-cheek response prompted others to share their aging selves in photos, sharing how their “old and ugly” phase of life is going. The thread turned into a veritable celebration of middle-to-late age, with posts about how much more comfortable people feel in their bodies as they get older and the freedom that comes along with not caring what other people think.

You suffer beautifully

You suffer beautifully

— Paulina Porizkova (@Paulina Porizkova)
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There are two big ironies with the original trolling comment. Most obviously, Porizkova obviously looks freaking amazing in a bikini, so the whole “ugly” and “fall from grace” line of thought is object and off base. The second is that if you look through Porizkova’s Instagram feed, she doesn’t pose in bikinis very often at all. It’s not like she’s plastering her bikini selfies all over social media trying to make herself feel better about herself, as the commenter implies. She just…sometimes wears a bikini. Whoop dee doo.

Do it anyway! Every body is valid. Every body is a bikini body.pic.twitter.com/slDLHLWQo7

— ud83cuddfaud83cuddf8Noel Gigerud83cuddfaud83cuddf8 (@ud83cuddfaud83cuddf8Noel Gigerud83cuddfaud83cuddf8)
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People don’t have to wear bikinis if they don’t want to. But to tell strangers what they can wear crosses a line. All bodies are bikini bodies, and if the person in the body wants their body to be in a bikini, more power to them.

Wow! Youu2019re suffering for sure!

— Paulina Porizkova (@Paulina Porizkova)
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The “suffering” and “pain” in the posts were so funny to see.

Ah, so painful. also- frickin

— Paulina Porizkova (@Paulina Porizkova)
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I’m 49 and I haven’t yet put on a bikini. Steph, thanks for showing me it’s not too late! Tho, somehow I feel like I won’t fill it as well as you & Paulina. But it’s all about attitude, right? So let’s the 3 of us hit the beach! (I’ll stay in the shade of an umbrella, tho.)

— Spark The Genius (@Spark The Genius)
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The thread brought inspiration to those who may fall prey to the idea that people shouldn’t wear certain things after a certain age or that only people with certain body sizes or shapes should wear certain things.

The hashtag #oldandugly started trending as people responded to Porizkova’s call for a celebration of aging beautifully.

“Todays thread has been my absolute favorite of all time,” Porizkova wrote on Twitter. “Thank you all you ‘old and ugly’ women (and a few men) showing the world how much we ‘suffer’ at in our old age. You’re all breathtaking!”

The love continues! 57 and proud! Keep posting your wonderful beautiful selves and tag #oldandugly so we can keep sharing the pic.twitter.com/Veg72kQOqt

— Paulina Porizkova (@Paulina Porizkova)
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May we all age beautifully and gracefully in whatever way those words are meaningful to us, and show those who think that aging means “suffering” and “pain” due to being “old and ugly” that they have no idea what they’re talking about.

(And here’s an extra shout-out to Porizkova for using her beauty and her age to make an important point—not only about celebrating getting older, but also about how propaganda works. Brava.)

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This article originally appeared on 05.03.22

You know what they say…go big or go home.

Well, the University of Minnesota Dance Team, aka The Gophers, certainly made no plans of going home during their epic dance routine at the UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships in Orlando, Florida (otherwise known as “The Dance Super Bowl”) last weekend.

The Gophers absolutely wowed audiences with a perfectly synchronized performance to Aeromsith’s “Dream On” that quickly racked up millions of views on social media, not to mention a few headlines.

Inspired by a routine to the same song made by the champions in 2004, the 24-person team executed bold, impressive turns and spins all in perfect unison. A two-minute video of their flawless choreography got overwhelmingly positive reviews online.

“This is badass,” Governor Tim Walz wrote on X while another commenter on Youtube marveled, “Not one person was off in this entire dance. Goosebumps!!”

@laurasukowatey More beauty from @uofmdanceteam Best of the Best performance, before heading to UDA Nationals ✨ #udanationals #uofmdanceteam #minnesota #minnesotadance #mndance #udanationals2024 #uofm #collegedancenationals #onelove #minnesotajazz #udacollegenationals #minnesotadanceteam ♬ original sound – Laura Sukowatey

Another viewer echoed, “I’ve never in my life seen a group this large perform such beautiful and perfectly synchronized turns. I didn’t think it was possible.”

Many were shocked to learn that the Gophers actually got 2nd place behind Ohio State in that category. They did, however, score first place for their pom routine. Plus some major viral clout for their ingenuity.

“I have honestly never been so proud of [the] team,” longtime head coach, Amanda Gaines told local station KARE11, sharing gratitude that their routine garnered more awareness and respect for the sport.

“They are doing this because they are passionate about dance and Minnesota,” Gaines said. “The more people can support these athletes, the better for everyone.”

Assistant coach Tia Tumbleson, who helped choreograph the performance, seconded Gaines’ sentiment, applauding her team for doing “this creative and innovative thing that people have never heard of.”

“Dancers and non-dancers, [know] how hard that is. The love we’ve gotten from everybody, I can hardly speak on it. It’s just been incredible,” she told local news station KSTP.

Watch below, and be amazed.

The sweet-faced, loveable Labrador Retriever is no longer America’s favorite dog breed. The breed best known for having a heart of gold has been replaced by the smaller, more urban-friendly French Bulldog.

According to the American Kennel Club, for the past 31 years, the Labrador Retriever was America’s favorite dog, but it was eclipsed in 2022 by the Frenchie. The rankings are based on nearly 716,500 dogs newly registered in 2022, of which about 1 in 7 were Frenchies. Around 108,000 French Bulldogs were recorded in the U.S. in 2022, surpassing Labrador Retrievers by over 21,000.

The French Bulldog’s popularity has grown exponentially over the past decade. They were the #14 most popular breed in 2012, and since then, registrations have gone up 1,000%, bringing them to the top of the breed popularity rankings.

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The AKC says that the American Hairless Terrier, Gordon Setter, Italian Greyhound and Anatolian Shepherd Dog also grew in popularity between 2021 and 2022.

The French Bulldog was famous among America’s upper class around the turn of the 20th century but then fell out of favor. Their resurgence is partly based on several celebrities who have gone public with their Frenchie love. Leonardo DiCaprio, Megan Thee Stallion, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Reese Witherspoon and Lady Gaga all own French Bulldogs.

The breed earned a lot of attention as show dogs last year when a Frenchie named Winston took second place at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and first in the National Dog Show.

The breed made national news in early 2021 when Gaga’s dog walker was shot in the chest while walking two of her Frenchies in a dog heist. He recovered from his injuries, and the dogs were later returned.

The French Bulldog’s complicated past took them from brothels (yes) to royals.

Listen to their full history and more in the Uniquely Urban podcast episode of Down & Back: https://t.co/Jx2jPNCVMb pic.twitter.com/wBQd9fsRlt

— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) March 16, 2023

They’ve also become popular because of their unique look and personalities.

“They’re comical, friendly, loving little dogs,” French Bull Dog Club of America spokesperson Patty Sosa told the AP. She said they are city-friendly with modest grooming needs and “they offer a lot in a small package.”

They are also popular with people who live in apartments. According to the AKC, Frenchies don’t bark much and do not require a lot of outdoor exercise.

The French Bulldog stands out among other breeds because it looks like a miniature bulldog but has large, expressive bat-like ears that are its trademark feature. However, their popularity isn’t without controversy. “French bulldogs can be a polarizing topic,” veterinarian Dr. Carrie Stefaniak told the AP.

French Bulldogs have been bred to have abnormally large heads, which means that large litters usually need to be delivered by C-section, an expensive procedure that can be dangerous for the mother. They are also prone to multiple health problems, including skin, ear, and eye infections. Their flat face means they often suffer from respiratory problems and heat intolerance.

Frenchies are also more prone to spine deformations and nerve pain as they age.

Here are the AKC’s top ten most popular dog breeds for 2022.

1 French Bulldogs

2 Labrador Retrievers

3 Golden Retrievers

4 German Shepherd Dogs

5 Poodles

6 Bulldogs

7 Rottweilers

8 Beagles

9 Dachshunds

10 German Shorthaired Pointers

This article originally appeared on 03.17.23

The San Antonio Spurs are in Philadelphia on Monday night, which means that for the first time, Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid are going to step onto a basketball court against one another. It’s a pretty exciting time, as this marks a matchup between the reigning NBA MVP and the reigning No. 1 pick who has been viewed as a future MVP for quite some time.

For how promising Wembanyama’s rookie year has been, he hasn’t faced anyone quite like Embiid, who has the ability to overpower him in addition to all the other stuff he’s capable of doing on the basketball court. Wembanyama’s coach is ready for the challenge, though, as Gregg Popovich jokingly — well, at least I think it was jokingly — said that he’s ready for his rookie big man to take it to Embiid.

“We’re gonna hammer his ass,” Popovich said to the assembled media in Philadelphia. “I told Wemby to put your butt right in his stomach, back him down under the rim, and just throw him through the rim. That’s what you can look forward to tonight. Don’t tell Wemby I said that.”

Despite this, Popovich has a pretty sober view of how things will go on the other end of the floor.

It is good to see that, even amid an 8-34 season, Popovich still has his sense of humor.

The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from Gunna, Lil Dicky, Saweetie, and more.

The third week of 2024 brought a few underground gems, along with some fun quirks like Lil Dicky’s Dave soundtrack. Unfortunately, yours truly was out sick, so our second roundup of the year is a little delayed — and yet, it’s always on time.

Up front, Gunna reconnects with his favorite producer Turbo, for “Bachelor,” a player anthem with a high-fashion music video:

Meanwhile, another Atlanta standout, Latto, lends a hand to the up-and-coming Anycia for the aggressive “Back Outside“:

And Saweetie had a triumphant coming back, double-dipping with P-Lo for the 49ers-approved “Do It For The Bay,” then dropping the triumphant “Immortal Freestyle.”

Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending January 19, 2024.

Albums/EPs/Mixtapes

Elcamino — Here You Go

Buffalo might be a small town in comparison to its high-profile southern neighbor, but it’s had an outsized impact when it comes to hip-hop. Elcamino, a member of Grisela spin-off clique, Black Soprano Family, has proven to be every bit as prolific and lyrically adroit as his mentor Benny The Butcher, keeping his momentum rolling with this eight-song offering.

Fredo Bang — Yes, I’m Sad

I’ve long been a fan of Fredo Bang, who for my money has been criminally overlooked as one of the more deft purveyors of the “pain rap” offshoot of trap music. He’s yet to let me down, and remains consistent here, with support from arguable subgenre pioneer Kevin Gates, NLE Choppa, Rick Ross, and Rob49.

Hus Kingpin & 9th Wonder — The Supergoat

Whatever your feelings about the way the music industry seems to revolve around who you know as much as what you can bring, there’s no denying that the right co-sign can bring the right kind of attention to the right project. Hus Kingpin hadn’t really been on my radar before (what with fiftyleven new rappers coming out on a seemingly daily basis these days) but he certainly lives up to the 9th Wonder beats with thich he’s been blessed. And to be frank, this is some of 9th’s best stuff in years. And Roscoe P. Coldchain is back! There’s a lot to like here, basically.

Lil Dicky — Penith (The DAVE Soundtrack)

For as hilarious as the raunchy FX dramedy was throughout its first three seasons, it all hinged on the music justifying Dicky’s outsized ego. The rapper-turned-comedic-mastermind pays off the show’s fans’ patience with a project full of thundering bass, clever punchlines, and surprising heart — just like the series itself. And if you ever wanted to hear the full version of the show’s chuckle-inducing theme song, now you can.

Mick Jenkins — The Patience (Deluxe)

The Chicago rapper dropped his latest back in June 2023, but here, he adds two new tracks and instrumental versions of all the originals.

Singles/Videos

Blxst — “Heart Ain’t Empty”

Keys, bass, and vulnerable lyrics — what more do you need? The West Coast eagle flies high on his latest stripped-down single, raising hopes for a new project sometime soon. With the sky literally grey and raining in Southern California, we could use a little more of Blxst’s sunny vibe to bring back LA’s signature shine..

Finesse2Tymes — “Fat Boy” Feat. Rick Ross

Finesse2Tymes is growing in stature and secures one of rap’s most coveted co-signers in Rick Ross. Appropriately titled, “Fat Boy” is straightforward rags-to-riches retrospective, highlighted by the tightly-coiled rhymes of Ross and Finesse’s verses and a beat with plenty room to breathe.

Fivio Foreign — “Same 24” Feat. Meek Mill

Switching up his usual style, Fivio swerves into the reflective lane, tapping into a soulful, spacious beat to convey his motivational but logically dubious assertion that you can do it if he did it. Meek Mill provides the perfect complement to the message as one of rap’s foremost motivational speakers.

Joey Badass — “Passports & Suitcases” Feat. KayCyy

Shrugging off the seemingly sketpical reception from his boom-bap-preferring hardcore, Joey comes back from his latest hiatus with a silky slow burner, opting for a smooth ode to the lady in his life over the beats-and-bars approach you might expect from him. For the most part, it works — and if it feeds the other half of his fanbase (don’t forget the man’s a model for reason), all the better.

Max — “Say Less” Feat. Duckwrth

Okay, fine. This isn’t technically a hip-hop song. But I’ll be damned if I pass up a chance to put more people up on Duckwrth — especially when he’s at his genre-bending best like he is here.

Sauce Walka — “I’m Him”

The Houston rapper goes a slightly different direction than he has in the past, driven by Daringer, whose gritty production actually provides the perfect counterpoint to Walka’s usual exciteable flow.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

It’s up for debate whether Norm Macdonald was the best host of SNL’s Weekend Update, but he was at least the most eccentric. He brought his anarchic style of anti-comedy to a gig whose topical jokes can get a bit Jay Leno-y. He made a running gag out of randomly mentioning Frank Stallone. But what if Macdonald never got the job? What if they went with one of the other frontrunners, Bill Maher?

Per The Daily Beast, SNL writer Jim Downey joined fellow alum Al Franken on the latter’s podcast, where he revealed that when the show was looking to replace departing Weekend Udpate anchor Kevin Nealon, the future Real Time host’s name was in the running. So was Franken, who had been mostly working behind the scenes at that point. But Maher had the “backing” of agent Bernie Brillstein, who also repped SNL honcho Lorne Michaels as well as other cast members at the time.

Macdonald’s name, Downey said, “emerged late,” but before then it was between Franken and Maher. But once Franken was out of the running, remembered Downey, “then I was like, can it please be Norm Macdonald and not Bill Maher?”

Michaels went with Macdonald, though he was only behind the desk for three seasons; Michaels fired both Macdonald and Downey for too frequently slamming O.J. Simpson, a pal of NBC exec Don Ohlmeyer.

As for Maher, he had already started hosting the early, Comedy Central iteration of Politically Incorrect, which moved to ABC in 1997. But imagine if Maher had been stuck behind a desk rather than yakking it up with people he didn’t always agree with, like, recently, Oliver Stone.

Could this be the source of the apparent beef between Macdonald and Maher? Not long before his death, Macdonald shredded him in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “I find him completely unfunny. Like, maybe the unfunniest person I’ve ever encountered that’s called a comedian.” Dang.

(Via The Daily Beast)

The Sundance Film Festival kicked off last week, and already there’s been some biggies. Everyone’s in love with Kristen Stewart’s lesbian thriller. There’s the movie where June Squibb, 94, does her own stunts. There’s Pauly Shore’s controversial Richard Simmons biopic. But none of these has freaked out Sundance goers quite like the one about horny, farting Bigfoots.

Per Variety, on Monday the festival unveiled Sasquatch Sunset. It stars Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough. Thing is, they’re not playing humans. They’re done up to look like the titular mythical creatures. Clearly it’s not your typical sasquatch picture:

The film, which has zero dialogue or narration but plenty of grunts, captures an immersive, “true” depiction of the daily life of the Sasquatch. That apparently involves sex, masturbation, vomiting, flatulence and plenty of other gory acts that aren’t fit to print.

It appears the movie goes pretty far:

One scene, involving bodily fluids spouting out of every — and we mean every — orifice of the female Bigfoot, played to raucous applause in the room. Less than 15 minutes into the film, one moviegoer announced, to nobody in particular, “This is the weirdest movie ever.”

Not everyone was so captivated. Some in the audience reportedly got squeamish during certain extreme scenes, covering their face when things got bloody.

Sasquatch Sunset is the latest from directors David and Nathan Zellner, whose previous credits include Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, in which Oscar-nominated actress Rinko Kikuchi plays a Japanese woman who becomes obsessed with the Coen brothers movie Fargo and journeys to Minnesota, convinced the money Steve Buscemi’s character buries in the film is real. Sounds like they topped that one in terms of out-there-ness.

During the post-film Q&A, cast and crew opened up about the sex scenes, which Keough said she was “excited” to discuss.
“We rehearsed our sex scenes, and they have it on video,” she revealed.

David Zellner added, “We used a trash can as a stand-in.”

Hopefully it won’t be long till the rest of the world gets to see the farting Bigfoot movie.

(Via Variety)

The Hill is the latest title to quietly land on Netflix and become an unexpected hit, which is the new normal on the streamer. The movie, which was released in theaters in 2023, is sitting comfortably at the No. 2 spot on the Netflix Top 10, right behind 2016’s Tarzan. Who wouldn’t want to sit behind Alexander Skarsgard anyway?

Colin Ford stars in The Hill as a young boy who dreams of playing baseball, despite his debilitating degenerative spinal disease. He is discouraged from playing the game by his father, Pastor Hill, played by noted baseball lover Dennis Quaid.

The film is based on the real-life story of Rickey Hill, who defied the odds by playing minor league baseball despite his condition, and his father’s disapproval. Hill was very supportive of the film and getting his story out there. “There is no such thing as no in my book. I hope [people watching this] take the fact that even though they told me my disease was going to end me, I wasn’t going to accept that. I said I’m not accepting no, and I didn’t. I said I would play (pro ball) until every tire went flat,” he told The Athletic in 2023.

Not only is The Hill a real story, but Rickey Hill is still out there being his best self and promoting his own “wellness box” of gummies and hemp cream. This is the real American pastime.

(Via ScreenRant)