Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
samedi 5 janvier 2019
11 Snow Day Expectations vs. Realities For Parents That Are So Spot-On
Snow days are the perfect excuse to enjoy some quality time with your kids (if you don't have to work from home!). You'll finally have a chance to get your money's worth on that cute snow gear you bought for the entire family, the kids will love all the activities you have planned, and after the outdoor fun ends, you'll gather around the fireplace to warm up with some sweet treats, a cozy movie, and some hot cocoa. Your snow day will be just like the ones you see on the Hallmark Channel, right? Wrong.
When you're a kid, snow days are magical and amazing. But when you're a parent, they're . . . tough. You have to make sure your kids are entertained all day, sometimes it IS too cold to go outside, and you probably don't get more than 10 minutes of peace before someone says, "I'm bored!" Keep reading for 11 snow day expectations vs. realities that are so real, it almost hurts.
I Tried 3 Tricks to Be More Patient With My Kids For a Week, and There Was 1 Clear Winner
Preschool has been wonderful for my 4-year-old. She's made a bunch of sweet little friends, she is always learning, and I get just over two hours every morning to get things done while she's not home. But it's also taught her a whole slew of new and less-than-desirable behaviors, which have her constantly trying my patience. I'm embarrassed to say that I usually give her the exact reaction she's looking for, but admitting you have a problem is a good first step.
I'm just as tired of barking orders, spewing empty threats, and saying "no" as she is of hearing it. Because let's be honest - am I really going to throw all of her toys in the trash if she doesn't clean them up? No. Because of this, I've spent a good chunk of my spare time scouring the internet for new ways to practice patience with my daughter for both her sake and mine. The past week has been a lot of trial and error as I tried out some of the most common tips, but I think we've made some good progress. Here's what I learned.
1. Ignoring Bad Behavior and Praising Good Behavior
My best friend's kids taught my daughter that potty talk is an acceptable topic of conversation among kids her age. I mean, I guess it's funny at times, but when she decides to belt out "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer made a very shiny poop" in the grocery store, it sends me over the edge. One of the tips I found online was ignoring poor behavior and praising good behavior. But while I spent the week ignoring my daughter's newfound bathroom humor, I learned that she's more stubborn than I am. Instead of giving up after realizing that I wasn't going to acknowledge her potty talk, she doubled down. It's been a battle of the wills, and neither of us has given in . . . yet.
2. Changing My Tone
While I can ignore potty talk, I can't ignore behaviors that are dangerous or downright disrespectful. We've always spent a lot of time talking about feelings and how to express them. We would talk about why she felt a certain way and come up with a solution that worked for everyone. But that peaceful way of expressing her feelings has gone out the window. Now, when she's angry that her baby sisters are ruining her block tower or frustrated because we don't allow her to use our couch as a trampoline, she resorts to screaming, stomping, spitting, or pushing her sisters out of the way. This is the behavior for which I have no patience and usually causes me to yell, threaten, or send her straight to her room (or in some instances, all of the above).
A few articles I read suggested smiling instead of lashing out, or singing instead of yelling. Well, I tried both of these things exactly three times only to discover that both only escalate the chaos. When my daughter is angry, smiling at her only makes her more upset as she thinks I'm laughing at her. When she's frustrated, my breaking into song sent her into fits of rage. I'm pretty well aware that my voice isn't great, but who knew it was that bad?
3. Seeing Things From Her Perspective
Almost all of the tips I found online suggested looking at things threw the child's eyes. And honestly, I couldn't do it. No matter how many different angles I tried, I simply can't understand why cutting her sandwich into triangles instead of squares is so traumatic. However, this tip is often accompanied by the suggestion that you take a different approach once you see things from their point of view. So while I couldn't exactly see things from her perspective, I found that changing my approach worked like a charm almost 100 percent of the time.
Final Thoughts
My daughter simply doesn't respond well to negativity. Threats and time outs don't phase her. But acknowledging and praising her good behavior works wonders. Telling her how proud I am whenever she uses her manners gives me something to refer back to when tempers flare, and reminding her how happy we all are when we use our words or show kindness has the ability to calm everyone down almost immediately. It seems like such a simple thing, but it's easy to forget when things get really crazy really quickly.
This past week has been a lesson in patience for both of us, and I'm sure that we both have a road ahead of us as she continues picking up and trying out new behaviors. But as long as we're both willing to work on it, I think we'll be OK.
You Can Dye Your Hair While Trying to Get Pregnant, but You Still Need to Consider This
There are so many things to think about even before you try to get pregnant. In addition to the obvious things like what to eat and what to avoid, there's also not-so-obvious things, like dying your hair.
While it's well known that you should stay away from hair dye when you're already pregnant due to the chemicals potentially getting absorbed into the bloodstream, what about when you're still just trying? Could the dye's chemicals harm your chances at getting pregnant? POPSUGAR spoke to Dr. Zaher Merhi, director of research and development at IVF Technologies at New Hope Fertility, about touching up your hair when you're planning for your family.
"It's highly unlikely that the dye could affect the preconceived child," Dr. Merhi said, confirming that it's entirely safe to dye your hair before getting pregnant. But since doing it after conception may run risks, it might be best to make one last salon appointment before you and your partner start actively trying for a baby. Just remember to always consult your own doctor first with any worries or questions.
See the First Trailer For Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego Reboot, Coming in January!
Attention, '90s kids! Your own kids are about to learn a hell of a lot about geography thanks to Netflix - more specifically, thanks to the famous thief Carmen Sandiego. That's right, Netflix is rebooting Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, which aired from 1991 to 1995, with a 20-episode series called Carmen Sandiego. Staring Gina Rodriguez as the voice of Carmen, the Netflix original series for kids will follow her "new international capers as well as past escapades that led to her becoming a superthief."
Ahead, get a first look at the series, watch the official trailer above, and mark your calendars for its premiere on Jan. 18.
Sparkly Eggs and Color-Changing Mermaid Tails? The New Hatchimals Are Turning the Fun WAY Up
The newest season of Spin Master's Hatchimals CollEGGtibles is fin-tastic! With sparkly, seashell-shaped eggs and magical color-changing fun, it's safe to say that these adorable eggs have set the bar for the collectibles craze even higher.
Season five, called "Mermal Magic," features over 80 characters to collect, which can all be stored in the new Coral Castle playset (which comes with an exclusive Mermal Magic character and hidden treasure). Products in the shimmery under-the-sea line, which is available to purchase at all major retailers on Jan. 7, will range in price from $3 to $20.
Get an exclusive sneak peek ahead!
If You Fight in Front of Your Kids, Don't Freak Out - Just Do This 1 Thing
I remember the first time my husband and I had a fight in front of our two young daughters. Ten years later, I'm not sure exactly what we were fighting about, but I distinctly recall my husband freaking out and stage whispering that we should continue our disagreement in private. I had a different opinion: fighting in front of our kids was inevitable, and we shouldn't feel ashamed and try to hide it. The most important thing was that we showed our kids conflict doesn't have to be rude or disrespectful, and that at the end of the day, Mommy and Daddy still loved each other. We just needed to work through our issue.
Over our 10-year marriage, my husband has come around to agreeing that fighting out in the open is actually quite healthy. Because if we do it right, we're showing our now four little ones that not only is it impossible to get along with someone you live with all the time, but there's a way to disagree without being mean. Now, when the kids fight, we expect them to model the same behavior they see from us. Of course, this approach to occasional marital strife works for us, but is fighting in front of your kiddos really OK? I reached out to an expert to find out.
Andrew Roffman, CSW, the director of the Family Studies Program at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone, said it's all about how people define fighting: "Is it an argument or a dialogue? Is the goal to win, or to gain a better understanding of the other person's perspective?" He recommends a few ground rules for holding yourself to a higher standard when you encounter conflict with your partner and the kiddos are within earshot. "Assert your position without criticizing the other person," he advised. "No belittling that person or their ideas. Avoid using sarcasm. Lastly, listen to understand, not to refute, and provide validation for what you hear." Roffman suggests saying things like, "I understand why you feel that way, I understand how that could make you angry, or I understand why that's important to you."
By following these rules, you're showing your kids that when they disagree with someone, the caring thing to do is to treat the person with respect and not let the situation escalate out of control. Of course, it's not always possible to keep emotions in check, whether it's parents fighting over finances or kids squabbling over a stuffed animal. Roffman urges parents to model emotional regulation, but to take responsibility when that isn't possible. "Take a parental time out," he suggests, and return to the topic later once you've calmed down.
Parents should be on the lookout for red flags that their fighting style is too intense and negatively impacting their kids. If children are anxious, crying, or look scared, it's time to take it down a notch. Of course, every child is different and some are more sensitive than others. But you know your child, and if they seem nervous when you fight, things are probably too intense. Roffman also recommends steering clear of behavior that expresses contempt for your partner, like eye rolling and dismissive comments such as, "Only an idiot would think that," as that's not something you want to model to kids.
Whether you fight with your partner often or almost never, and if it's behind closed doors or in the middle of the kitchen, the most important thing for kids to feel is that their parents love one another, and love them.
23 Healthy Lunch Ideas You Can Start Making For Your Kids Today
If you've reassessed the amount of time you're spending assembling your kids' lunch every day or they've been complaining about having the same turkey sandwich on rotation, you don't need to get frustrated. Preparing meals for people - whether that be for a partner or children - can be time-consuming. But it doesn't have to be. Up ahead, we have 23 tasty school lunches that are quick to make and healthy. Doesn't get better than that.
My Husband Wanted to Name Our Baby After His Grandfather, and the Name Made Me Cringe
Bringing another human into this world is arguably the biggest responsibility you will ever take on. Giving that tiny human a name is a close second. After all, that name can be the basis of someone's first impression. It can be the source of taunts. And if you want to get unique, you could be subjecting your child to a lifetime of correcting people on its spelling or pronunciation. It may not seem like much to you, but as someone who has spent their entire life correcting just about everyone I meet (my name is pronounced Mar-EE-sa, not Marissa), I assure you that it gets old fast. So what happens when your partner is dead set on naming your child something that you hate? In our case, it was a battle of wills until fate stepped in.
Nothing I said or did was going to change his mind. For eight weeks, it was all we talked about. And during those eight weeks, neither of us budged.
When I was 12 weeks pregnant with our firstborn, the ultrasound technician confidently told my husband and I that we were expecting a boy. My husband's face lit up at the thought of having a son, who he was hell-bent on naming Joseph, after his grandfather. I have nothing against the name Joseph. In fact, I think it's a nice name. It's solid and classic . . . but it's also common. And at the time, when we were living in an area where many people prided themselves on their Italian heritage (my husband's family included), it was a little too common.
I tried explaining to my husband that given the area in which we lived, our son would always be one of umpteen Josephs in his class. I even offered up a yearbook from the school at which I was teaching so that he could go through and count all of the Josephs, Joes, and Joeys. But nothing I said or did was going to change his mind. For eight weeks, it was all we talked about. And during those eight weeks, neither of us budged. I was convinced that we would leave the hospital with a nameless child.
During our 20-week ultrasound, we were asked if we wanted to know the sex of our baby. We said we already knew we were having a boy. Well, we were wrong. The technician who had told us that we were having a boy did so prematurely. The 20-week scans confirmed from every angle that we were having a girl. I practically jumped off the table, and everyone in the office heard my shriek of excitement. Not only had I always dreamed of having a little girl, but now the weeks-long battle over a name was over. I had won by default.
Choosing a name for our daughter proved much easier since my husband wasn't interested in any female variations of Joseph. On the day she was born, we arrived at the hospital with two potential names and a plan to select one when we finally met our little girl. In the end, however, my husband got to see and hold her first. I heard him say his first hello, followed by her name. It was one of the two names we had chosen together, but the final decision was ultimately his, and I have no regrets. Not only does her name suit her, but one of our twins has the other name, and never was a baby more aptly named. I'd say that when it came down to choosing a name, we both won, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Unless number four comes along and happens to be a boy. Then we'll be right back to square one.
I'm a Single Mom, and Online Dating Sucks
I remember the divorce honeymoon phase, as I like to call it - the short period of time after the messy, hurtful part of the divorce when I felt like I was walking on sunshine because I was single and ready to mingle. Dating? Again? Hell yeah! Once the rawness of the divorce subsided and I accepted my new life as a single mom, I became giddy with excitement at the thought of dating. I lost weight, put a little more effort into how I presented myself to the world, and thought I was going to have so much fun.
Boy, was I wrong. Dating sucks. Like, really sucks. Dating is an action word, as in it requires work, time, effort, and even a little strategizing. Dating in the modern world starts online, too, which means it's not organic. This requires hours of work on the candidate's part. Taking selfies, cropping them to remove things like the mess of laundry on the floor in the background, adding a filter to hide the fact that I'm the least photogenic person you will ever meet, uploading said picture into my new profile, and repeating the process for as many good pictures as I can get is only the first step. Just the first! And I wouldn't want my prospects hitting no thanks on my profile simply for lack of pictures, would I?
"Can you send me some more pictures of yourself?" they write. Um, no I cannot, you ballsy little freak.
Next up, the pressure is on to write a witty profile description that honestly depicts who I am while not withholding any essential information. This is no easy task. If my profile read, "Divorced mom of three with very little free time, living paycheck to paycheck, a terrible cook, and hates cleaning," I don't think I would get many bites. That is the actual story of my life, but the online dating version of me is slightly different. She has her sh*t together - at least a little bit. She has some free time and enjoys cycling, reading, and martial arts. She's a freakin' catch.
Each dating website comes equipped with its own list of silly rules and terminology that you must quickly learn, unless you want to accidentally spend your coffee beans to swipe left on a bagel when you really wanted to send him a wink! When you've finally made some matches, you find yourself engaging in the most superficial conversation and textual small talk, while coyly trying to determine if this match has any substance at all. You study their pictures to see what may be a turn off, like that huge freckle above their right eye or the fact that their shorts are just three inches too short in picture number eight.
A lot of men in the online dating world think it is OK to be rude, too (thankfully, not all men, but a lot). "Can you send me some more pictures of yourself?" they write. Um, no I cannot, you ballsy little freak. I already posted eight pictures of myself and let me tell you, mister selfie king, it was not at all comfortable for me to do. Who do you think you are, really? Does courtship even exist anymore? I'm sure there are good men out there in the online dating world, but you really have to dig deep to find them.
Online dating sucks. It doesn't feel natural to me and it surpasses the whole phase of physical connection and attraction. I can't seem to flirt via a computer or a phone. It's not easy, it's not fun, and in my experience, it's not authentic. It's work. It takes courage, stamina, ambition, and a commitment to finding love. I admire and slightly envy those who have adjusted well to the world of online dating. I've tried it over and over again, but I usually deactivate my profile in 12 hours or less. Perhaps it's because I'm so busy and so tired, or because I believe the right man will find me at the right time, and if it's meant to be, I won't have to try so damn hard to find him.
Here's the thing: I want a boyfriend, but I don't want to date. I want to skip the dating stage altogether and go straight to the "walk around with zero makeup on in my boyshort underwear and know that I'm loved unconditionally" stage. I'm a mom and my kids are the core of my world right now. My days of getting ready for a date, buying new outfits, and consistently shaving my legs are far behind me. If I am gifted a few hours of me time, I have a long list of things I need to get done, and beauty preparations have never been on that list.
Online dating is hard work, and as a mom, the last thing I want is more work. I want a partner, a friend, and a soulmate. I want someone who completes me. Perhaps my loneliness is a blessing in disguise. Maybe spending my free time however the hell I want is the one thing I need more than anything right now, and that doesn't include taking endless selfies for everyone but myself.
Costco Is Selling a 7-Pound Tub of Nutella, Because You Truly Can't Ever Have Too Much
Calling all parents with hungry kiddos! Costco is officially selling gigantic tubs of Nutella, and yes, your family absolutely needs one. The plastic bucket - which is filled with 6.6 pounds of gooey hazelnut spread - is available online as well as at stores throughout the US. To make the deal even sweeter, these enormous tubs of delicious goodness are only $22 each - or around $3.33 a pound! - which seems like a pretty good deal to us. The only thing left to do? Grab your membership card and head to the nearest store to score your very own bucket of Nutella Hazelnut Spread ($22) for your squad to enjoy.
I Wish I Could Do "Dry January" With You, but Alas, I Have a Kid
Years ago I likely would have done the same thing you probably just did. I'm guessing, of course, you just made a vision board and set your intentions. And somewhere in the middle of all of that visioning and intention-setting you also decided, surprisingly so, to cut out alcohol for all of January. That's great, but unlike how I would have responded to that news years ago, I cannot join you on your quest. I understand it must feel great to detox your body and hit reset for the month - I, too, have wanted those things - but 2019 is not the year to pitch that to me. Ain't no way I'm joining you.
You see, I'm a newish mom - 11 months under my belt, to be exact - and while I'm laser-focused on health and fitness and squeezing in any iota of time for self-care that I can, I'm zero percent focused on eliminating the few luxuries I have to myself: those quiet moments when the baby has gone to bed and isn't teething and isn't cranky and isn't in a Wonder Weeks-dictated "storm cloud" hell of sleep regression. It's in those moments that I open up a bottle of red wine and smile that I even had the wherewithal to remember to buy one.
Ask me again two years ago to join you on your health kick. I'd have been right there on your doorstep with a case of sparkling water to get us through the month. For now, I've entered a phase of my life called survival mode, and out here in the wild, where the kids run the kingdom, this mom has to fend for herself the only way she knows how.
This is what my New Year's resolution looks like.
6 Things You Can Do to Soothe Your Colicky Baby, According to a Doctor
After welcoming a sweet newborn, every parent's dream is for their baby to be the exception to the rule . . . the one who sleeps soundly, who wakes up easily for nighttime feedings then goes right back to sleep, who is bright-eyed and adorable during the day, happy to have their toys rattled in front of them, and coos to the sounds of your voice. Unfortunately, we don't all get quite as lucky, and babies will cry and be fussy. However, if your baby is crying uncontrollably in large chunks throughout the day, that's a whole other animal, called "colic," and something that is likely toying with your sanity.
We spoke with Dr. Rallie McAllister, nanobebe ambassador and coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby's First Year, who shed a bit more light on colic for us and shared her best tips for helping to alleviate the symptoms.
Check out her thoughts and tips below (and godspeed).
What Is the Cause of Colic?
Dr. Rallie says, "The cause of colic is a mystery." However, it's possible "it might be caused by food allergies or intolerances, imbalances of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract, or anxiety and stress."
Symptoms of Colic
You'll likely know that your baby is colicky when you can't wrap your head around the sheer amount of time they're spending crying (push through, parents, you've got this!), but colic is typically defined as "crying for three or more hours a day, three or more days a week, for three or more weeks. It causes intense crying, for no apparent reason. Babies with colic appear tense, and they do things like pulling up their legs, arching their back, and clenching their fists."
Ways to Alleviate the Symptoms of Colic
Unfortunately, Dr. Rallie says, "You can't prevent colic," but there are a few strategies you can try to help soothe your baby. "Calming strategies might help, such as walking and rocking your baby. Some babies like to be massaged or swaddled. White noises like a fan or vacuum can help," she said.
Dr. Harvey Karp, cofounder of Happiest Baby, added interesting thoughts about white noise in particular in a Q and A on colic: "In the womb, the baby has a nonstop symphony of sensations . . . and hears the nonstop sound of the blood flow, which is louder than a vacuum cleaner, 24/7. So to bring a baby into your house and put them in a dark, quiet room by themselves is actually sensory depriving. Some kids can tolerate that, and some kids just fall apart without the stimulation that they had inside the womb."
If all of the above tactics fail, Dr. Rallie suggests you "consider talking with your doctor about your baby's diet, and your diet if you are breastfeeding."
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Tellonym, the Latest App Fueling Cyberbullying
Over the last 10 years, I've worked in four different schools, and if there's one thing I've learned over my years as a teacher, it's that bullying is alive and well. Only now, in this digital age when just about everyone has a smartphone, bullying doesn't end when the last bell rings. Thanks to the help of a few popular apps, cruel things can be said and done with anonymity and, subsequently, impunity. Tellonym is the latest such app to make its way into schools. Here's what parents need to know about it.
What Is It?
Tellonym (a play on the words "tell on him") is a German company whose app touts itself as "the most honest place on the internet. See what your friends think of you, answer anonymous questions, and ask others the things you have never dared before." Currently boasting over 13 million users, the app allows you to share your link with friends on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat accounts. Those friends then have the ability to send anonymous messages as well as to ask and answer anonymous questions. The app is available as a free download in both the Apple app and Google Play stores.
How Is It Monitored?
Maximilian Rellin, a representative from the app's developer, Callosum Software, told a German newspaper that Tellonym checks upwards of 200 messages every day that are reported as inappropriate. Nearly 60 percent of those are deleted. He added that the terms of use prohibit messages that are "sexually explicit" or "intended to offend anyone."
Users have the option to report content that they deem inappropriate, block other users, or set a filter to block messages containing certain words.
Why Parents Should Be Concerned
When kids are being bullied, there's no shortage of reasons they might be reluctant to tell a parent or trusted adult. Maybe they're embarrassed, scared, or even feel responsible in some way. Whatever their reasons may be, the fact remains that not every child comes forward. And with things like text messaging, private social media accounts, and anonymous apps, it's now easier than ever for kids - whether they're the bullied or the bully - to keep their parents in the dark.
Anonymity is the whole point of Tellonym, which makes it the ideal platform for cyberbullying. The app does have terms of use that prohibit offensive content, but several users have voiced their concerns and experiences on the app's Ratings and Reviews page. They claim to have been the victims of cyberbullying through the app and have called it dangerous. In online forums, parents discuss the threatening "tells" their children have received.
What Parents Can Do
Talk to your children. Keeping the lines of communication open may encourage kids to open up if they're being victimized or know someone who is. Don't be afraid to advocate for your child. In spite of their zero tolerance policies, school officials don't always step up when they learn a student is being bullied. If I had to guess based on my experience as a teacher, I'd say that fear of lawsuits or fear of not having their yearly budget passed are the main reasons some school officials would rather not get involved when it comes to bullying, especially if the bullying is taking place outside of school or on social media. But if you suspect your child is being bullied, work your way up the chain of command. Contact their teachers, their guidance counselors, or their principal. Take it all the way to the superintendent if you have to. If your child's school happens to be one that requires you to step out of your comfort zone and be more assertive, then do it. You'll be glad you did.
Lastly, limit social media. You're the parent, you make the rules, and, in all likelihood, you pay the phone bill each month. So what if your kid is the only one not on social media or can only access it once in a while under your supervision? They have little to gain by being on there, but so much to lose.
Princess Diana Used This Classic Trick to Get Her Kids to Smile in Pictures
Most parents understand the struggle that is getting young kids to take a decent picture (holiday cards, anyone?). Just getting them to look at the camera is a feat in itself - forget about coaxing an actual smile out of them. And what's with those strange facial expressions that show up only when a camera appears? Or the immediate need to put their hands in their mouth when they're asked to pose? Any parent who's been through this more than once has a few tricks up their sleeve to ensure optimal photo taking. You know, the dangling toys, silly faces, and discreet tickles.
And just imagine if the stakes on your holiday card were so so, so, so much higher. Like, everyone in the world will see the photo. And then imagine that you take pictures like these multiple times each year - during overseas tours, to commemorate birthdays, at special events, and yes, for the annual holiday card. Then you'd most certainly have some method to making your little ones behave (and look cute) in all those snaps, and you'd be an absolute pro at it. Princess Diana certainly was.
It would appear the late royal used the old toy trick to keep her boys entertained in front of a lens, but you might not know it from the actual photos. In one session of her and Prince Charles with 2-year-old Prince William at Kensington Palace, the photos show the trio happily looking into the camera. Though it's possible you didn't notice that Princess Diana is holding a brightly colored ball in her lap, and at one point, slightly hidden to the side of her body.
In another, she and Prince Charles are casually posing on a blanket with an even younger Prince William while visiting New Zealand. This time, most of the snaps show the same sweet family moments, but a few others reveal the wooden toy that both Diana and Charles kept close by to amuse the young prince. Genius, really. And yet another example of Princess Diana's impressive abilities as a parent. One that must have been passed onto William based on his own family's adorable holiday cards over the years.
A Star Is Born's Ally Now Has the Real-Life Billboard She Deserves
"Hey . . . I just wanted to take another look at you."
An exact replica of the billboard depicted in A Star Is Born, which is a close-up shot of Ally Maine's face, recently appeared outside of the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles. The billboard comes at a pivotal point in the film too, when the viewer realizes that Ally's career has taken off following a dramatic makeover.
The billboard is likely a cheeky marketing ploy ahead of the 2019 Golden Globes on Jan. 6, at which A Star Is Born is nominated for best motion picture in the drama category, and both Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are nominated for best actress and actor, respectively. It's not known how long the billboard will stick around for - perhaps through award season - but fans are already flocking to it. See pictures of the impromptu monument ahead.
Thank You, Riverdale, For Blessing Us With Camila Mendes and Charles Melton's Relationship
If there's one thing we can thank Riverdale for (besides weekly drama delivered straight to our TV screens, of course), it's blessing us with some seriously attractive real-life couples. Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse, who play Betty Cooper and Jughead Jones on the hit CW series, have been linked for nearly two years, and now two more stars from the show are dating: Camila Mendes and Charles Melton.
The duo portray Veronica Lodge and Reggie Mantle, who have formed a friendship throughout Riverdale's third season. And judging by an episode nine promo video, their bond might bloom into something more, as Veronica and Reggie are possibly on the verge of locking lips. #Veggie, anyone?
Apparently filming those scenes helped spark Charles and Camila's offscreen romance, much to the delight of Riverdale fans. Keep reading to see all the Instagram photos the two actors have shared together to see just how adorable and happy they look as a couple.
Try Not to Be Jealous as Nick Jonas Describes His Special Connection With Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas is loving married life! The 26-year-old singer could not stop gushing about his 36-year-old wife, Priyanka Chopra, during a recent interview with ET. When discussing their whirlwind romance, Nick revealed that it was "kind of an instant thing." "I knew once we locked in together that I had a partner for life and a teammate," he said. "Someone I could walk through the good times and the bad times with, and that was the key. I'm blushing now!"
After seven months together, Nick and Priyanka tied the knot in a series of lavish ceremonies in India this past December. "My life is very good right now, very excited, lots of good things coming up," Nick added. "It's been a good year." Nick and Priyanka are currently enjoying a snowy vacation in Switzerland, and it's clear these two are head over heels for each other.
A Little PDA, Eh? Kim and Kanye Make Out in Miami After Announcing Major Baby News
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West put their love for each other on display as they kissed on the balcony of their new pad in Miami. On Friday, the couple were spotted taking a tour of their lavish new condo, which cost a reported $14 million. Earlier this week, Kim and Kanye announced that they are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy, in early May. They are using a different surrogate than they did with their daughter Chicago, who was born in January 2018.
Before jetting off to Miami to check out their new place, Kim went viral after tweeting about the Netflix movie Bird Box, which she is apparently the last person to have seen. Meanwhile, Kanye has been busy tweeting about performing in his MAGA hat and working on a podcast with Joe Rogan, so . . . there's that! Keep reading to see Kanye and Kim K-I-S-S-I-N-G.
Awkward! Justin Pulls the Same Romantic Gesture on Hailey That He Once Used on Selena
Justin Bieber certainly wasn't lying when he said new music was on the way - it's just not in the form of a new album. On Wednesday night, the 24-year-old singer was spotted serenading his 22-year-old wife Hailey Baldwin outside of the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. In a video posted by TMZ, Justin is shown belting out Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" loud enough for everyone nearby to hear. The singer was clearly in a good mood, because at one point, he even snapped a selfie with a nearby guest - and we all know how Justin feels about selfies.
Of course, Justin is no stranger to making women swoon with his romantic ballads. Back in 2015, Justin pulled the exact same move on ex Selena Gomez when he serenaded her inside the same hotel. Only that time he sang "My Girl" by The Temptations. Oh, and let's not forget that last year Justin basically had a full-on concert for Hailey in front of Buckingham Palace. I guess old habits really do die hard.
Say Goodbye to Your Favorite Broody Warriors - Vikings Is Ending After Season 6
After five seasons of bloody, action-packed drama, the Vikings saga is drawing to a close. History's flagship scripted series will officially end with its sixth season, but there's still hope for a spinoff!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Vikings creator Michael Hirst and studio MGM Television, are in early discussions to continue the franchise with a new series. If their plans go forward, Hirst will cocreate the new show with Die Hard writer Jeb Stuart and the same creative team as the original series.
As for Vikings, the show is currently halfway through the second-half of it's fifth season, with the final episode scheduled for Jan. 30. There's no official premiere date set for season six yet, though production has already wrapped. For now, the sixth season is set to debut later in 2019, and following the tradition of previous seasons, will eventually wrap in 2020. Presumably, season six will wrap up the existing story and set up for the potential follow-up, which hopefully means a happy ending for some fan-favorites!
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Kick Off the New Year With a Romantic Mexican Getaway
Things are heating up between Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger! The couple recently touched down in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and earlier this week, the pair were spotted relaxing poolside together. Chris and Katherine seemed to enjoy each other's company as they shared a few laughs and caught some rays. The 39-year-old actor showed off his shirtless body and donned blue swim trunks, while the 29-year-old lifestyle blogger looked cute in an off-the-shoulder one-piece.
Chris and Katherine first sparked dating rumors back in June 2018 after they were photographed on a picnic in Santa Barbara, CA. A month later, they confirmed their romance with a PDA-filled afternoon in LA. Katherine has already met Chris's 6-year-old son, Jack, and she even seems to be on good terms with his ex Anna Faris.
Chris, on the other hand, has recently been spending time with Katherine's family, including her parents, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. "You can tell Chris knows Katherine's family really well," a source previously told People. "Chris always seems very comfortable around her family. It's like he is part of the family. Even in front of Maria, Chris and Katherine were very affectionate. They held hands, kissed and enjoyed their morning." Ah, love!
Bandersnatch Delayed the Premiere of Black Mirror Season 5, but It IS Coming Back
The latest Black Mirror installment, Bandersnatch, has properly taken Netflix subscribers (and the internet in general) by storm. The long-rumored interactive film is unlike anything ever seen before, and it's a treasure trove of Easter eggs for any true Black Mirror fanatic. There's no doubt that if you've watched - and attempted to figure out all the possible endings - you ready for more. Which brings us to the all-important question: when are we getting Black Mirror's season five? Unfortunately, the answer is a little vague.
The fifth season was originally announced on March 5, 2018 via Twitter. There wasn't much information provided, just a caption proclaiming that "The future will be brighter than ever" and the announcement that the show would "be right back." While there were rumors about filming beginning in April, nothing sparked much interest until October, when talk about an interactive episode began to surface. (Bandersnatch was initially an episode of the fifth season, not its own film.) Of course, then the film was released, and everyone got lost in the beautiful chaos - but it came with a cost.
Related: Reminder: All of Black Mirror's Episodes Take Place Within the Same Universe
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, producers Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker revealed that the time and effort put into Bandersnatch led to a delay in Black Mirror's fifth season production. As of now, the season is set for a 2019 arrival, but there's no confirmed launch date or episode count. However, we already know there's much to look forward to - including an episode starring Miley Cyrus! Brooker claims that, when Black Mirror does return, the stories will be "more optimistic" and stray a little away from the series' signature dystopian aesthetic. Considering how well the more optimistic episodes have done in the past, we have no doubt those will be well-received.
Since we may have a while until there's news on season five's premiere date, this is the perfect opportunity to check out those other Bandersnatch endings you didn't get around to yet. Who knows what other Easter eggs are just waiting to be discovered?
Netflix Is Casually Premiering 12 Original Movies in January Alone
It only makes sense that the first month of the year is marked by plenty of firsts, and Netflix certainly delivers with January's new original movie offerings. The next month includes Netflix's first original Nigerian film, two movie debuts from both a famous actress and her daughter, and what is almost certainly Netflix's first real-life story about a transgender teen ballerina struggling to succeed in the world of professional dance. Check out the gallery for a dozen flicks about famed assassins, hot-headed police officers, and dogged single mothers that you seriously can't miss this January.
Ellen Tells Kevin Hart She Begged the Oscars to Still Let Him Host During Lengthy Interview
Kevin Hart now has a major supporter in his corner after stepping down as Oscars host due to his slurs and insults against the LGBTQ+ community: Ellen DeGeneres.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' hunt for a host finally came to an end in early December when it was announced that the comedian and movie star had been given the gig. Hours after the Academy made the announcement, however, a number of Hart's old tweets, which included antigay slurs and homophobic insults, resurfaced online. Within a few days, Hart went from brushing off the controversy in an Instagram video - explaining that he's a different person now and that people need to "stop searching for reasons to be angry" - to deleting his old tweets and posting another video, claiming that the Academy gave him an ultimatum: apologize for the tweets or step down as Oscars host.
"I passed," he explained. "The reason I passed is because I've addressed this several times. This is not the first time this has come up. Regardless, to the Academy, I'm thankful for the opportunity; if it goes away, no harm, no foul." Minutes later, Hart issued an apology on Twitter and officially stepped down as host.
On Friday, DeGeneres gave Hart a full hour to promote his upcoming film, The Upside, as well as an opportunity to defend his decision to step down from hosting the Oscars. Hart spoke without interruption for almost six minutes, telling her that the opportunity to host initially felt "unreal," before complaining about how he was attacked for his old tweets.
"There's a lot of goals that I have on my vision board. There's so many things I want to do, I check off as they get done, and Oscars was up there. Oscars was one of the highest of highs, simply because there hasn't been a lot of African Americans that have been able to do it; I would have been the fourth. So, to get the moment, celebrate the moment - 'Oh, my God! I can't believe it's happening!' - and then the next morning after a day full of congratulations and celebrations, I'm hit with an onslaught on social media of my past coming back up again. Literally, the next morning! Not even a full 24 hours to glow in the glory of 'Kevin Hart Is Hosting This Year's Oscars.' When it happened, my first thought is, 'I'm going to ignore it. I'm going to ignore it because it's 10 years old. This is stuff I've addressed. I've talked about this. This isn't new. I've addressed it! I've apologized for it. I'm not going to pay it any mind.'"
Hart went on to call what happened to him "slander" and said he "doesn't have a homophobic bone in" his body. "I've yet to go back to that version of the immature version of the comedian that once was. I've moved on. I'm a grown man. I'm cultured. I'm manufactured. I'm a guy that understands now," he explained. "I looked at life through a different lens, and because of that, I live it a different way."
"I know you're not that guy, because I know you," DeGeneres said after he finished his lengthy explanation of his experience, before revealing that she actually called the Academy on his behalf in hopes that Hart could still host the ceremony and claimed that the Academy's reaction was positive.
"You called me right when it happened and said, 'I'm going to talk to you about it. I'm not going to say anything till I'm on your show.' I called the Academy today, because I really want you to host the Oscars. I was so excited when I heard that they asked you. I thought it was an amazing thing and how important it was and how it was a dream. So, I called them. I said, 'Kevin's on. I have no idea if he wants to come back and host, but what are your thoughts?' And they were like, 'Oh my, God! We want him to host. We feel like maybe he misunderstood or it was handled wrong or maybe we said the wrong thing, but we want him to host.' The Academy is saying, 'What can we do to make this happen?' And I'm saying to you, as one of the smartest people I know, one of the funniest people I know . . . what we're going to get to see onstage with you hosting the Oscars is sophistication, class, hilarity, and you growing as a person. Because most people would say, 'I'm walking away. I'm not going back. I'm going to go back and forth.'
But for you to be the bigger man, for you to say, 'I understand, and I'm not going to pay attention?' There are so many haters out there. Whatever is going on the internet, don't pay attention to them. That's a small group of people being very, very loud. We are a huge group of people who love you and want to see you host the Oscars."
Hart thanked her for her kind words, but didn't seem to believe the situation will be rectified. Instead, he continued to complain about people being upset about his tweets, claiming that by dredging them up, people were trying to end all of his "partnerships, brand relationships, all investment opportunities, and studio relationships" rather than attacking his thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community. "This was to destroy me!" he said. "This was to damage the lives that have been investing in me."
See his full conversation with DeGeneres, spread out over a series of four videos, ahead.
Shh! John Krasinski Has Officially Started Writing the Sequel to A Quiet Place
Believe the hype - A Quiet Place is a horror movie masterpiece. The film, directed by and starring John Krasinski, follows a couple (Krasinski and real-life wife Emily Blunt) trying to raise their two children in a dystopian future. There's a terrifying catch, however - while the family is still able to maintain a sliver of normalcy (eating dinner together, going into town, playing board games), they live with the constant threat that aliens could kill them at any moment if they make a single sound. While the aliens are blind, they're incredibly fast and have freakishly good hearing, meaning that the characters must live life in near-permanent silence.
It's a thrilling, inventive premise, resulting in a tense, brutally scary addition to the horror genre. Of course, given A Quiet Place's stellar reviews and its ending (which we won't spoil for you here), it was ripe for a sequel. There are still plenty of fascinating things screenwriters Bryan Woods and Scott Beck could explore in a second crack at the nightmarish universe they've created, from the origin of the monsters to the stories of other survivors. Luckily for all of us, a second film is officially on the way!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount is moving ahead with a sequel after the film earned well over $213 million at the box office, internationally, including $135 million in North America. Given the film's $17 million price tag, it ended up being a hugely profitable success for the studio. A sequel is clearly a no-brainer.
In January 2019, Emily Blunt confirmed to Variety that her husband has begun writing the sequel. "Well, John is sort of in his writing cave, right now. On the first of January, he went to the gym, he came back and he was like, 'I'm starting.' So he's kind of plotting it all out now."
Emily Blunt says John Krasinski has started writing the #AQuietPlace sequel https://t.co/MI38qH3ffm pic.twitter.com/2gTHxeKZxW
- Variety (@Variety) January 4, 2019
So, what would a second installment of A Quiet Place look like? When we attended a press conference with the writers ahead of the film's April release in 2018, both they and Krasinski teased what's to come. "It's such a fun world - there are so many things you could do," Woods responded when asked if we'd ever get another glimpse into the horrifically silent world. Beck also chimed in, noting that they have a ton of ideas just waiting to be brought to the big screen. "There are so many discarded set pieces, too, hiding in Word documents on our computer," he explained. "There are certainly so many different stories you could tell. It's just really, at the end of the day, who are the characters in this and what does this situation mean to that family?"
The writing duo also opened up to MovieWeb later about the film's sequel potential, joking that they'd have to title it A Quieter Place.
"I think at this point there's multiple universes that it could go in, to be completely honest," Beck said. "I think you could continue down one path, that's very obvious, or you could spin off into a completely unexpected direction, which is certainly always interesting for us. The uncharted territory of filmmaking is always where you find the best inspiration."
If any film out there is more deserving of becoming the next lauded horror movie franchise, A Quiet Place is it.
10 Shows Like The Big Bang Theory That Even Sheldon Cooper Would Appreciate
After 12 hilarious seasons, we know we're not the only ones who are devastated to finally say goodbye to The Big Bang Theory. Following four socially challenged nerds and their beautiful, street-smart neighbor, the show not only gives hope to science geeks everywhere, but the incredibly quotable sitcom also won a ton of awards along the way and gained a massive fan following. If you're already wondering what in the world you're going to watch next, check out the gallery for shows about zany roommates and lovable dweebs that you're sure to love almost - if not just! - as much as the Big Bang gang.
Everything You Need to Know About Idris Elba's New Netflix Comedy, Turn Up Charlie
After getting a taste of comedic success with his semiautobiographical Sky Atlantic show, In the Long Run, Idris Elba has clearly got the bug. The talented actor and all-around smooth operator has now teamed up with Netflix for eight episodes of Turn Up Charlie, a new 30-minute original comedy. People's Sexiest Man Alive portrays the titular character, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who becomes a "manny" to his best friend's problem-child. Check out all the glorious details ahead before the show premieres on Netflix on March 15!
All the Celebrities Bringing Home Babies in 2019
2019 is off to a great start for a handful of stars who are adding to their families. We've already begun bracing ourselves for the birth of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first child this Spring, but even more famous figures, like Jessica Simpson, Carrie Underwood, and Amy Schumer, will be expanding their broods as well. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting their fourth child, as are former NBA player Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa. And get ready, because chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana are gearing up to welcome their fifth! Keep reading to see all the stars who will be bringing home cute little bundles of joy this year.
If This Avengers: Endgame Theory Is Right, We're in For a Very Wild Ride Through Time
Avengers: Endgame doesn't premiere until April 26, 2019, but Marvel fans have been creating theories about the movie since the climax of Infinity War traumatized us all. The most pressing concerns are not only how to get our Avengers back together but also how the Avengers will reverse the consequences of Thanos's fatal snap.
The recently released Endgame trailer implies that there's a plan in place, but it's up to fans to try to deduce what that plan is. Many believe the ultimate savior will come in the form of Brie Larson's Captain Marvel and Scott Lang's Ant-Man teaming up by way of the Quantum Realm and doing a lot of time traveling. While that's a popular theory for good reason, there has to be more to it - there are a lot of rules to time traveling, and we're pretty sure multiple Steves and Natashas in one time would create some sort of paradox. A theory from Reddit user CaptainKyloStark provides some idea on how, exactly, the Avengers would solve their problems by hopping through time.
CaptainKyloStark begins their theory by stating it's a combination of the time travel and dimension-hopping theories that's popular among fans. "More specifically," they explain, "[it's about] traveling into alternative timelines." They go on to explain that they believe the Avengers will journey through different timelines using the Quantum Realm to get aid in defeating Thanos and reversing the snap. That would explain the moments from the Endgame trailer that don't make sense, such as Steve wearing his old suit. This, CaptainKyloStark theorizes, is a Steve from another timeline discussing the plan with Natasha. The Clint that we see costumed as Ronin? Also not our Clint! Instead, our Clint was dusted along with the others and Ronin is a version of him who is now an assassin. It would definitely explain the disturbed look on Natasha's face as she watched him.
Now, this theory doesn't just stop at the Avengers crossing timelines; CaptainKyloStark believes that all the messing around in timelines will introduce a "greater threat" that will push the Avengers into teaming up with Thanos to "prevent multi-dimensional annihilation." Infinity War watchers may find that one hard to swallow - after all, Thanos's whole shtick was pretty similar to multi-dimensional annihilation - but the Big Guy has been known to err on the side of good in the comics every now and again. Maybe he had a change of heart after sacrificing the only person he's ever loved. Or he just doesn't want that much destruction over timelines - who knows?!
Either way, CaptainKyloStark's theory has some definite weight to it. We already know there's going to be some time hijinks happening simply because of Ant-Man's and Captain Marvel's involvement. The Duffer Brothers have said that there are "no 'What If' scenarios" in the movies, but they also said it wouldn't be called Endgame, so we're taking what we get here. Maybe the Avengers won't jump around in different timelines, but they will definitely be going back in time somehow. We'll just have to wait until April to see how.
Let's Talk About Black Mirror: Bandersnatch's Saddest - and Happiest - Ending
Let's get this out of the way right off the bat - Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is bleak. Real bleak. The interactive Black Mirror film, which is the first project to be released from Netflix's sci-fi series since season four came out in 2017, has five true, concrete endings - as well as one secret ending that is pretty difficult to find - and none of them end well for our hero, Stefan (Fionn Whitehead).
Regardless of which path you take with the young computer-game programmer in the "choose your own adventure"-style movie, you'll end up with everything from anticlimactic disappointment to general malaise to full-on disgust at what Stefan is forced to do (by your own hand, I should note). But one of those endings is actually really beautiful, in a way.
Warning: spoilers for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch below!
If you've taken a peek at the detailed flowcharts that Black Mirror fans have mapped out in hopes of helping fellow fans reach all the different endings Bandersnatch has available, then you likely have noticed that Stefan eventually has the option to go back in time and alter his fate. The moment he travels back to involves his late mother, and the trauma he feels over losing her is part of one of Bandersnatch's biggest subplots.
During one of his earlier therapy sessions, we discover that Stefan had a rabbit stuffed animal growing up that he'd take with him everywhere. His toy prompted his maternal grandparents to make disapproving comments about it to Stefan's father, since they supposedly thought it was an immature toy for a boy Stefan's age (he's 5 years old in these flashbacks). On the evening before Stefan is due to accompany his mother on a trip to see her parents, Stefan's father takes the rabbit while he's sleeping and hides it away so his son can't bring it with him.
The next morning, Stefan's prolonged, desperate search for his favorite rabbit ends up making his mother late for the train, so she takes the 8:45 instead of the 8:30. Sadly, the later train ends up crashing, killing her and most of the people on board. That's why Stefan is so mentally unstable; he blames himself for her death, and he resents his father for his hand in making his mom late as well. The tragedy is hammered in by the film's decision to prompt us with the usual "choose an answer" segment, but only gives us one choice: no. This is the one point in Stefan's life that we have no chance at changing; no matter what happens, his mother will always die.
In a later session with his therapist, Dr. Haynes, she tells him that some things in life are simply out of our control. "The past is immutable," she says. "No matter how painful it is, we can't change things. We can't choose differently with hindsight. We all have to learn to accept that." So while we never get to keep Stefan's mother alive, we can go back and change something else about that day.
When you get the option to have Stefan pick up the framed family photo in his bedroom, rather than a book on his desk, he ends up going through a portal in his mirror that turns him back into the little boy he once was years earlier. He sees his father hide the rabbit in a locked room at the end of the hall, which comes in handy later on down the line in the movie when you have the choice to "Get Rabbit From Dad."
If you make Stefan get the rabbit, then you're brought back to when he can look at the photo or the book, and he takes the latter. He's then able to break into his father's safe (with the code T-O-Y), where the rabbit is stored, and once again becomes a little boy. Young Stefan puts the rabbit under his bed and goes to sleep, in preparation for his journey with his mother the next morning.
However, things don't exactly go according to plan. As his mother is trying to get them out the door to his grandparents', Stefan is able to find the stuffed animal where he put it. But in a crushing turn of events, it's revealed that still hasn't been enough to change things - he and his mother are still late for the 8:30 train and will have to take the 8:45.
Now both we (the audience) and Stefan are given the choice he originally doesn't have: to go with his mom despite knowing what their fates will be. While saying no to going with her lets Stefan live, what kind of life does he actually end up with? One full of trauma, anger, frustration, and deep, crushing depression? A path that leads to him killing his father, one way or another? Choosing to go with his mother, and accepting that he will die alongside her, is gutting, to say the least, but there's also a thread of peace woven into this ending's tragedy.
When young Stefan goes with his mother, the pair board the 8:45 train and settle into a seat, smiling at each other. Laurie Anderson's oddly moving "O Superman" plays in the background as you (and Stefan) accept what's going to happen to them. As the train crashes and young Stefan dies, so too does present-day Stefan, who is sitting in Dr. Haynes's office at the time.
As far as happy endings go in Black Mirror, this is less like "San Junipero" than it is "Be Right Back" and "Nosedive." The latter episodes, which both star women coming to terms with their very different forms of trauma, end on touching, bittersweet notes. That's how this ending feels, too; instead of forcing Stefan to do insane things for our entertainment - chopping up his father, killing Colin - having his younger self board the train with his mom is almost the humane thing to do, in a way.
An "M. Night Shyamalanathon" Will Screen the Entire Unbreakable Trilogy, and Um, It's Free
Cancel your plans on Saturday, Jan. 12, and make room for an epic M. Night Shyamalan marathon. To celebrate the third and final installment in the Unbreakable trilogy, Alamo Drafthouse is screening all three movies back to back in 25 theaters across the county - and it's free. Cleverly titled the M. Night Shyamalanathon (say that five times fast), the hours-long event will start in the afternoon with Unbreakable (2000), then show Split (2016), and will end with the first-ever American public screening of "explosive comic-book thriller" Glass, for which both Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson returned.
Since tickets are free, all you have to do is reserve your spot at Alamo Drafthouse by purchasing a $5 food-and-drink voucher that you can redeem at the show. If your Drafthouse location is Brooklyn, you're in for an even more special treat: Shyamalan will actually be there for a live conversation that will be broadcast into all other theaters. If this sounds like your kind of Saturday night, snag your spot, dig in to a gigantic bowl of Alamo Drafthouse's truffle popcorn, and get ready for a wild ride.
In addition to the Drafthouse locations, the Egyptian Theatre in LA will host its own free marathon beginning at 4 p.m. If you don't get the chance to go to the marathon, you can see Glass in theaters starting on Jan. 18.
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