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If You Have to Watch 1 Hulu Movie in May 2025, Stream This 1

24 May 2025 at 02:00

Pamela Anderson is probably always going to be known for playing lifeguard C.J. Parker for five seasons on Baywatch during the ’90s. The images of Anderson in Baywatch‘s famous red swimwear are also what helped her became an icon.

That’s been both a curse and a blessing for Anderson, who never fully shed her reputation for being a sex symbol. It’s also what made Anderson the perfect choice to take the lead in Gia Coppola‘s The Last Showgirl.

There are also some unmistakable parallels between Anderson and her character, Shelly Gardner, as she faces the end of the long-running revue that defined her career.

The Last Showgirl didn’t get a lot of love during the awards season earlier this year, but that should change now that the film is available to stream. It’s Watch With Us‘ pick for the one Hulu movie that you have to watch in May 2025.

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Pamela Anderson Gives the Performance of Her Life

Most of the roles Anderson played early in her career revolved around her physical attributes rather than the intangibles that she offers as a performer. If you ever had any doubts about her talent, Anderson dispels them in The Last Showgirl with by far the best performance she’s ever given. For three decades, Shelly (Anderson) was one of the leading showgirls in a Las Vegas show called Le Razzle Dazzle. Once Shelly learns the show is ending, she has no backup plan, and her future suddenly becomes very frightening to her.

Anderson is very relatable as she conveys Shelly’s fear of a life without the thing that defined her. But that isn’t the full extent of Anderson’s range in the film. Shelly is also seen in her lowest moments feeling despair and anger. To cope with the loss of a career that defined her identity, she’s engaged in a certain amount of wishful thinking that doesn’t reflect the reality of her situation. Shelly seems broken, but that only makes Anderson’s performance more compelling.

The Supporting Cast Helps Carry the Weight of the Story

Anderson does a lot of the heavy lifting with her performance, but she doesn’t carry the film alone. Coppola surrounded her with a veteran cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista and Kiernan Shipka. Curtis plays a character named Annette who has fallen even further than Shelly. Annette was kicked out of the revue years earlier over her age, and she barely gets by as a cocktail waitress while battling a gambling addiction. She’s a cautionary tale for Shelly about what the next chapter of her life may hold for her.

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Bautista embraces his dramatic side with his character, Eddie, a man who has largely escaped the consequences of his choices. His connection with Shelly is revealed in the film, but she’s also deeply resentful that Eddie gets to keep his job with the new revue while she’s essentially being cut loose. Bautista strikes the right balance of showing some sympathy towards Shelly, a desire to remain friends with her and harboring some anger over the personal issues that link them together.

The Last Showgirl Isn’t Afraid to Show Shelly’s Flaws

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Perhaps it’s a good thing that Hulu waited until after Mother’s Day to drop The Last Showgirl, because Shelly’s greatest failing is as a mother and a surrogate mother. Billie Lourd — the daughter of Hollywood legend Carrie Fisher — was an inspired choice to play Shelly’s daughter, Hannah Gardner. Hannah’s relationship with her mother is very strained in the movie, because she feels that Shelly always loved the show more than her own child. And she’s not wrong.

Shipka and Brenda Song play two of the younger showgirls, Jodie and Mary-Anne, who regard Shelly as a mother figure. And she constantly lets them down even after they lend her moral support. There are also scenes in the movie where Shelly treats the two younger women so poorly that it risks turning the audience against her.

The film is ultimately better because it embraces Shelly’s character flaws. She’s perfectly imperfect as a mom, mentor and friend, and Anderson commands the screen when she gets to show off Shelly’s darker impulses.

The Last Showgirl is now streaming on Hulu.

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3 Great Amazon Prime Video Movies to Watch on Memorial Day Weekend

24 May 2025 at 01:35

It’s Memorial Day Weekend! That means barbecues, sunshine and the beach — but if you need to get out of the sun for a bit, why not queue up a movie on Amazon Prime Video?

Watch With Us has curated a list of three great movies on the platform that combine a tiny bit of Americana with a whole lot of fun.

These movies star Tom Cruise, Seth Rogen and Nicholas Galitzine and are available with your subscription to Amazon Prime Video.

‘Top Gun’ (1986)

Tom Cruise stars in this classic action movie about fighter pilots at the United States Navy’s Fighter Weapons School (also known as Top Gun) at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California.

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Top Gun has everything — action, romance and even beach volleyball. Cruise plays Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a young naval aviator whose friendship with his radar intercept officer, Lieutenant Nick “Goose” Bradshaw (Anthony Edwards), forms the heart of the movie. Come for the fighter jets, stay for the song “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin. Once you’ve watched Top Gun, you can also enjoy Top Gun: Maverick, the 2022 sequel that became a box office smash.

‘Sausage Party’ (2016)

We recommend you don’t watch this movie until after your Memorial Day BBQ, because it will definitely make you lose your appetite — but it will also make you laugh until you cry. In Sausage Party, all food is secretly sentient. It lives in the grocery store and is waiting to be chosen by “the Gods” (aka humans) to be taken “to the Great Beyond.”

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But when Frank (Seth Rogen) gets an inkling that the Great Beyond may not be the paradise they’ve been led to believe, he and his friends begin to investigate the true nature of the world outside the supermarket. Sausage Party stars a voice cast of comedy greats like Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Michael Cera, and in addition to great laughs, it also delivers some interesting social commentary about religion.

‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’ (2023)

This rom-com is based on the hit novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston and tells the story of a love affair between Alex, the First Son of the United States (Taylor Zakhar Perez) and Henry, the youngest prince of England (Nicholas Galitzine).

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The duo starts out despising each other, but as their enmity turns to love, they wonder if their families, let alone their countries, will accept them. It’s a sweet, aspirational movie that takes classic romantic comedy tropes and puts them through a romantic queer lens.

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17 Designer-Looking Fashion Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale — Starting at Just $9

24 May 2025 at 01:15

Want to get the rich mom style . . . while also maintaining your budget? Amazon’s Memorial Day sale is secretly packed with pieces that look ten times more expensive than they really are.

Get ready to shop like a rich mom without the hefty price tag. This holiday weekend, score everything from stunning maxi dresses to designer-inspired sandals — all of which are already in our cart. These 17 summer picks totally scream “I have a rosè-soaked lunch on my veranda daily” due to their high-quality appearance and fashionable look. And with items starting at just $9, this sale will kick off your summer glow-up in just a few clicks.

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Darling Dress Deals

1. Our Favorite: We seriously can’t get over how stunning this floral strapless dress is, and it’s now 29% off — was $63, now $45!

2. Make It a Maxi: An easy go-to when you’re running out the door is this loose maxi dress that can cover and conceal any imperfection — was $43, now $36!

3. Coastal and Classy: Channel coastal elegance in this beige-striped midi dress that will pair perfectly with a denim jacket — was $38, now $25!

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4. Vacation-Worthy: With its flattering fit, this vibrant maxi dress is made for beach photoshoots — was $49, now $33!

5. Make It a Mini: Hot summer days will call for this wrap-waist mini dress that subtly contours the curves — was $36, now $26!

Stylish Sandal Sales

6. Our Favorite: Over 10,000 shoppers bought these suede cork footbed sandals in the last month. You can credit their easy-going style and all-day comfort — was $21, now $16!

7. Polished Pumps: If you’ve got a few upcoming weddings, you’ll definitely want to check out these chunky heel sandals that add polish to any look — was $40, now $31!

8. Wish-Listed Wedges: From patio drinks to beach parties, these espadrille wedge heels are a chic and comfy pick — was $44, now $34!

9. Sleek Slides: Thanks to their gold detailing, these designer-looking sandals appear way more expensive than they are — was $39, now $28!

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Best Blouse Buys

10. Our Favorite: This lace-detail blouse puts a stylish spin on your everyday tee — was $23, now $20!

11. Pretty Puff Sleeve: We love how this puff-sleeve top can seamlessly pair with skirts, jeans, linen pants and more — was $15, now $10!

12. Best of Button-Downs: A crisp button down-top is a classic in any rich mom’s closet — was $20, now $17!

Must-Have Accessories

13. Our Favorite: A rattan crossbody clutch is a summer accessory that will truly never go out of style — was $12, now $10!

14. Make a Statement: These statement floral earrings are so chic, you’ll have friends asking if you’re wearing designer — was $10, now $9!

15. Designer-Inspired: This Jw Pei woven handbag looks just like a viral designer pick, and it’s now 15% off its original price — was $129, now $110!

Perfectly Polished Pants

16. Our Favorite: A top-seller on Amazon, these belted waist pants can flatter nearly any body type — was $20, now $17!

17. We Love a Wide Leg: Give your denim collection a pop of pink with this flattering wide leg style that’s now 19% off — was $39, now $32!

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