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If there is one WWE superstar who carved out a special place for herself in the heart of the fans during the early 2000s in the women’s division of the company, it was Torrie Wilson.

The prolific performer inside the ring was a perfect package towards the end of the Attitude Era. She was bold, sensational, and knew what the audience wanted from her. As a result, she achieved great heights and the admiration of fans and WWE enthusiasts alike during the entirety of her career. But as time passed, she suddenly vanished from the entire professional wrestling scene, making fans wonder about her sudden retirement and life after that.

Torrie Wilson’s emphatic WWE career and retirement Torrie Wilson entering the ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

A compelling tale of glitz, perseverance, and personal growth, Torrie Wilson’s WWE career helped shape the Divas era of the early 2000s.

The world of entertainment wrestling is full of talent, and in recent years, WWE has been signing more and more names to add depth to its roster. However, having talent is easy, but finding an attraction is rare. One can argue that the current locker room has the best attractions in Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, LA Knight, and many more.

However, they will all turn into dust when they come face to face with the evergreen charm of Rikishi. Hardcore fans of the show know how the wrestler can be quite an entertaining figure and was perhaps the most adaptable figure on the roster.

Be it a babyface or a heel, he surely has put up moments that have attracted fans and made him such a fun figure to be around. Here are 5 moments that are as iconic as if they happened yesterday.

5. A flamboyant Rico freaked out Rikishi Rikishi vs.

When we think of the most notable name gracing the world of combat sports, Brock Lesnar is the first name that is uttered by every sports fan. Despite haters’ claims of how he has been washed in recent years, Lesnar has proved them wrong, showcasing his combat prowess and emerging victorious. Thus, carving out numerous titles in WWE, UFC, and football as well.

In all righteous ways, earning the title of God’s Perfect Fighting Machine. Though he is away from the ring, he has once again made his way to the headlines, this time not as a wrestler but as a proud father. Mya Lesnar, his daughter, is another gifted talent and athlete and has proven it in her recent bout.

While winning a competition is one thing, destroying records along the way proves her greatness and how she’s making the world aware of her presence.

Mya Lesnar...

The first SmackDown after WWE’s exclusive premium live event, Money in the Bank, is set to air live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The live show is surely going to be a fiery one after everything that took place at the pay-per-view.

With the clock ticking for the blue brand’s weekly show, a lot of updates have made their way that will surely get the fans excited. The upcoming episode will be all the more enthralling. After all, Nick Aldis gave a preview of the events that will unfold in tonight’s segment.

From John Cena being present in the building to Seth Rollins potentially finding another superstar to make an example out of, the show will surely be a blast for fans present and streaming online.

WWE SmackDown preview: Events that have reshaped the blue brand’s scenario

Before we talk about the stars and...

Unlike men’s wrestling, the women’s wrestling division has been on a never-ending process of revolution, where the performers constantly battle to make themselves a part of the main event. Their situation started to change for the better during the mid-2010s, when the Divas Revolution began. However, the situation for the women’s locker room was quite grave, as they were showcased as attractions to the crowd.

Torrie Wilson, who has been part of the roster, shared her horrifying tenure in the company, where each week it was all about fighting her fears. Looking at the current scene, she is impressed with how things have changed for the better. Wilson, present on the Insight podcast, recalled how things could not have been any worse for the woman and her as they held back their tears.

Torrie Wilson recalls how the Bikini Showdown events always left her teary-eyed

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Professional wrestling is unpredictable. Many in the sport carve out long and successful careers, some leave it in the middle, and are forgotten sooner or later. Sable is a classic example of the latter. But her sudden exit has often been a subject of discussion amongst WWE fans.

Sable was at the peak of her prowess before her first exit from the company in 1999. She was part of some major storylines in the WWE and was one of the few important women wrestlers at the height of the Attitude Era. However, at a time when she was having a dream run in the company, she decided to hang up her boots. But why? The reason might surprise you.

Jim Ross unveils the real reason why Sable left WWE Sable inside the WWE ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

Sable departed from the company under unusual circumstances. Following her exit, she filed a $110 million lawsuit against the WWE.

The women’s division in WWE is currently experiencing an unprecedented era of excellence, filled with supremely talented and athletically gifted performers. WWE has set a global standard for women’s wrestling, showcasing it as a serious and respected aspect of the sport. Several trailblazing figures laid the foundation for this evolution, none more iconic than Trish Stratus.

However, the landscape during the early 2000s was vastly different. At the time, WWE’s women’s division, then branded as the Divas, was often criticized for prioritizing the sexualization of its performers over their in-ring capabilities. Many female talents were presented more as entertainers than athletes, with less focus on wrestling skill and storytelling.

Trish Stratus reveals the real reason why she never worked with Playboy magazine Trish Stratus in the WWE ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

WWE superstars such as Torrie Wilson, Chyna, and Sable made headlines when they posed for Playboy magazine,...

Former WWE diva and Playboy cover model Candice Michelle recently revealed who had the hottest n*ked body among the WWE divas. Michelle claimed she was impressed by everyone’s body in the promotion as it is what got them there in the first place. When insisted on picking a name, the Playboy model took some time and answered ‘Torrie Wilson’.

Torrie Wilson | credit- WWE

It is no secret that every WWE fan of that era was amazed by Torrie Wilson’s beauty and grace. Wilson became a part of WWE following the acquisition of her former promotion, WCW, by the wrestling powerhouse.

Candice Michelle opens up on the WWE diva she thinks has the hottest n*ked body

In an interview, Candice Michelle opened up on why she thinks no WWE diva has a body better than Torrie Wilson.

“You know they are all so beautyful really and I...

WWE has been the home of some of the greatest superstars in the world. Among them, the global juggernaut has seen an influx of many talented and remarkable athletes who changed the game and paved the way for future generations to succeed.

Across various generations, the company has seen legends like Jacqueline, Lita, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Michelle McCool and stars of today like Bayley, Alexa Bliss, Naomi and Bianca Belair become trailblazers for the Women’s Revolution. But there are three important names also at the top of this conversation.

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus/ Credit: WWE

Those illustrious names are WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus and bonafie future Hall of Famers and historic rivals Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. But on the contrary, WWE and certain illustrious media outlets who rank women for their contributions in the business over the years have a different opinion in...

Vince McMahon was leading a fairly perfect life after having co-founded the modern WWE with his wife, Linda McMahon. But then everything came crashing down on him with a series of serious allegations from a former employee that the 78-year-old McMahon had to resign from his position as the CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment.

Vince McMahon. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Yet, what’s worse is that his sad story didn’t even end with this sacrifice. According to recent reports, McMahon is said to have reportedly joined the list of all those celebrities whose names are banned from being spoken on the promotion’s programming — something that Brock Lesnar’s wife is very well aware of, being a member of it herself.

Vince McMahon’s Name Reportedly Banned From WWE TV

While Vince McMahon may have indeed contributed a major hand behind the establishment of the modern World Wrestling Entertainment, his...

WWE star Mandy Rose poses for a backstage selfie. Pic credit: @mandysacs/Instagram

Mandy Rose is officially engaged, as the WWE Nxt Women’s Champion revealed the gorgeous engagement ring she received from boyfriend Sabatino Piscitelli.

WWE fans previously saw Piscitelli, 39, as part of Nxt under the name Tino Sabbatelli. Rose, real name Amanda Saccomanno, continues to work with the brand after moving from the main roster to Nxt and achieving new success.

The 32-year-old wrestling star showed off her sparkling diamond ring on her official Instagram on Saturday, adding the message, “My heart is so full,” along with heart and ring emojis.

The second photo in Rose’s Ig carousel has Piscitelli posing next to his fiance and is all smiles, with Rose beaming as she shows off her ring.

A third image in the series features Rose and Piscitelli posing together, with the WWE Nxt Women’s Champion...

To mark the release of Ruthless Aggression Vol 2, out now, we’ve been given 2 copies to give away on DVD.

Ruthless Aggression is back! Picking up where its predecessor left off!

Witness The Rock’s acting career crossover, the growing fan resentment it created, and the unforgettable Hollywood character that was born as a result. Relive the first revolution of women’s wrestling, as superstars like Trish Stratus and Lita break down doors and set a new standard for the industry. Experience the birth of several innovative match concepts, such as the Elimination Chamber and Money in the Bank. Witness the resurrection of Shawn Michaels, as The Heartbreak Kid writes a second chapter to his already legendary career. And learn about the early days of WWE’s developmental system – from Ohio Valley Wrestling to new ventures like Tough Enough!

Hear new stories and never-before-revealed details from the legends that lived through the era,...

Every year on the lead up to WrestleMania we get bursts or rumours and announcements about which wrestlers and/or personalities will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania weekend. It’s become a big part of the weekend each April, and many fans enjoy the show, seeing former superstars getting a chance to shine once more as they deliver a speech in front of their peers and adoring fans. It’s bloody lovely, quite frankly.

So, I thought, as seen as WrestleMania is a good few months off, it would be a good time to make some half-predictions, as well as talk about who I think Should be in the Hall of Fame. There are, after all, some huge names missing from that place, and it’s always fun to discuss this stuff. I will likely talk about Way too many people for one single class,...

I’ve been a fan of Table for Three since it began a few years back. It’s a super-fun concept, and allows three wrestling personalities to sit down and chit-chat for twenty-five minutes about their relationship to each other and their careers. I mean, it’s a pretty short program, so it never really gets going in terms of in-depth conversation of incredible revelations, but it’s entertaining none-the-less, and so I thought I’d start talking a bit about the episodes as they land, sadly… the episode that just landed is perhaps one of the least interesting in a while.

That’s not to say the new episode of Table for Three is unwatchable or bad, because it isn’t. It just isn’t particularly interesting, either. The Ladies Luncheon episode features Mandy-Rose, Carmella and former WWE Diva (remember those?) and 2019 WWE Hall of Famer, Torrie Wilson. I...

Ric Flair's wife is helping him recover from his recent medical emergency ... by throwing on a bikini and hitting the beach!!! The Nature Boy showed love for his better half, Wendy Barlow, with a pic of her chillin' in the sand on Tuesday ... saying "If For Nothing Else, I Have This To Live For....What A Healing Process!" Flair -- who says it's a miracle he's alive -- credits his wife for being by...

Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro -- who later competed on 'Survivor' -- has died, TMZ Sports has learned. She was only 39. Officials tell us ... Massaro was transported from her home in Suffolk County, NY to a nearby hospital where she died early Thursday morning. Officials would not reveal the cause of death at this point, but we're told it's being classified as "non-criminal." Massaro famously won the WWE's "2005 Raw Diva Search" -- which included a $250,000 1-year contract.

Here's WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson giving herself a spray tan in the shower in a tiny bikini. Yeah, you're welcome. 43-year-old Torrie proved once again she's as hot as ever ... 'cause she hopped in the shower for a little tanning sesh Wednesday -- and it's pretty great. She sprays herself down ... she does some dance moves ... and even hits the robot. It's awesome. Of course, in addition to being a legendary wrestler ... Torrie...

When times get tough, Nikki Bella just gets tougher. Just a few days ago, the Total Bellas star and John Cena called off their engagement after nearly six years together. "While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for one another," the couple said in a statement posted onto Instagram. "We ask that you respect our privacy during this time in our lives." Soon after the news broke, stars including Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, WWE's Renee Young and Torrie Wilson, Barbie Blank and more stars showed their support for the newly single star in the comments section. And while the heartfelt messages are nice, some are wondering who...

[[tmz:video id="0_ucsy6wdp"]] Move over, Wale -- there's a new WWE superfan rapper, and his name is Desiigner! Want proof? Check out the "Panda" M.C. at the Royal Rumble in Philly Sunday night ... losing his damn mind with pretty much every Rumble entrant. The highlights ... -- Hollerin' at "sexy ass" Torrie Wilson (can't blame him) -- Exploding when Rey Mysterio hit his signature "619" -- Imitating his friend, Paul Heyman, introducing Brock Lesnar [[tmz:video id="0_iuqb4i2a"]] Fun fact: Desiigner performed at...

[[tmz:video id="0_yqpm6d4r"]] Vince McMahon already has a huge cheerleader supporting his bid to relaunch the Xfl -- with ex-WWE superstar Torrie Wilson telling TMZ Sports the time to strike the NFL ... is now.  Wilson -- who spent nearly a decade working for the McMahon family biz -- says Vince has learned a lot from his first iteration of the pro football league ... and essentially says he won't fail twice.  Plus, with all the drama surrounding the NFL ... Torrie says,...

[[tmz:video id="0_cup777l0"]] Ronda Rousey would be a "force to be reckoned with" in the WWE and Vince McMahon needs to sign her Asap ... so says wrestling legend Torrie Wilson.  There have been rumblings that Rousey could join WWE soon (though it hasn't happened yet) and Wilson says it's the ultimate no-brainer.  "She's a badass," Wilson told TMZ Sports outside of Catch La ... right before listing off several legit reasons why she would be an instant superstar in the squared circle.

[[tmz:video id="0_v88ucrhy"]] Ex-wwe superstar Torrie Wilson is celebrating Hugh Hefner's life -- telling TMZ Sports she's incredibly grateful for everything Hef and Playboy did for her career. Wilson famously graced the cover of Playboy twice -- once in 2003 and again in 2004 -- and says the magazine took her already booming career to the next level. But her favorite Playboy memories? It's all about the mansion ... telling the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show she'll always...

There hadn’t been any especially controversial eliminations this season on “Project Runway”‘ until episode six, “Models Off Duty.” That was when Samantha Rei was eliminated by judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, and guest judges Georgina Chapman and Kelsea Ballerini. They thought that Rei’s designs had become one-note, but even Klum couldn’t deny the […]...

With the elimination of Samantha Rei in the episode “Models Off Duty,” “Project Runway” is down to its top 10 contestants. Our users have been predicting what will happen over the course of the season, but now we want to know what you think should happen. Specifically, which of the remaining designers do you think […]...

Even though the “Project Runway” season 16 contestants — and our readers too — think twins Claire Buitendorp and Shawn Buitendorp have helped each other too much and gotten too much slack from the judges, it was Samantha Rei who was sent home instead in this week’s episode, “Models Off Duty.” Granted, the judges don’t […]...

“You know, I’m starting to smell something,” Detective Zac Posen declared during Thursday’s Project Runway critiques. “I don’t like what’s going on.”

IcymiLast Week’s Project Runway Recap: Descendants Challenge Pits Good vs. Evil

He arrived at this conclusion (of sorts) after Tim Gunn told the judges that the reason Claire’s look appeared “unfinished” — complete with a pair of way-too-short shorts that Heidi Klum did not want to see on the streets — was because she got caught up helping Shawn with her look. He did, of course, note that helping another designer doesn’t go against any official rule.

Warning: What I’m about to say is shocking, controversial and completely out of character for me — but I have to begin this week’s Project Runway recap by defending one of the twins.

IcymiLast Week’s Project Runway Recap: Whose Sleepwear Look Was to Dye For?

Claire (you know, with the hair) found herself in the bottom three this week, alongside Samantha (whose look was called “just ugly” by judge Zac Posen) and Aaron (whose streamer-riddled mess of an outfit led to his elimination). As we all know by now, the twins aren’t ones to stay quiet, so...

For 45 years stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports along with community members have come together to show support for the men and women who protect and serve Los Angeles.

On September 10, 2017 they will join together again to help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at Avalon Hollywood.

Proceeds from this event benefit Lapd employees and their immediate family members, who have experienced unforeseen catastrophic circumstances, including death, illness and injury. The Memorial Foundation is the cornerstone of the Los Angeles Police Departments employee wellness program and has granted over $17 million dollars without any direct taxpayer money. The Foundation takes care of the widows and orphans of Officers killed in the line of duty when they may not have any other means. The Foundation helps ensure the children of Officers killed have the funds available to go to college, and helps with medical costs and other life necessities.

Thursday’s Project Runway put the remaining 13 designers in an Empire State of Mind, requiring them to draw inspiration from one of New York City’s most iconic locations.

IcymiLast Week’s Project Runway Recap: Whose Leap of Faith Paid Off in Week 3?

This week’s challenge was to design a look for Heidi Klum Intimates™, following an actual slumber party at the Empire State Building. Most of the designers, particularly Aaron and Samantha (who’s had about 10 seconds of screen time all season), were excited about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The twins, on the other hand, weren’t quite as thrilled; Claire,...

This week’s Project Runway was literal garbage — and I’m not just talking about Shawn’s attitude.

IcymiProject Runway Season 16 Premiere: Was the Right Designer Cut First?

Frankly, no one was excited when Tim Gunn announced that the 15 remaining designers would be working in teams of five to create collections out of recycled and discarded materials, but that’s just the name of the game. You do what you’re told, and you try to do it well. Unless, of course, your name is Shawn.

Her team, which lost the challenge — surprise! — suffered greatly as a result of her nonsense.

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Question: Got any Riverdale Season 2 scoop for me? —Kasey

Ausiello: As a matter of fact, I do: Veronica’s hot new romance with Archie will hit a speed bump when a (handsome) figure from her past reappears. Nick St. Clair, a womanizing bad boy Ronnie knows from her New York days, is headed to Riverdale to stir up trouble… and maybe compete with Archie for Miss Lodge’s affections.

RelatedRiverdale Video: The Cast Gets Touchy-Feely Talking Hot Dads...

Yes, we know: It’s a little premature to assemble a list of the best movies of the year when there’s so much left of it. We have yet to see a lot of exciting new work from major auteurs like Christopher Nolan (“Dunkirk”), Alexander Payne (“Downsizing”), and Guillermo del Toro (“The Shape of Water”), not to mention heavy-hitting studio-produced spectacles like “Blade Runner 2049” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” But those last two wouldn’t even qualify for this list of the best independent films of the year, anyway, and they’ll have plenty of time to hog the spotlight.

Fortunately, we’ve found plenty of movies from around the world to celebrate, and while they haven’t all been box office sensations, they provide overwhelming evidence that the art form is thriving well into the second decade of the new millennium, and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Melanie Lynskey was just 16 when she first broke into Hollywood, thanks to a bold and bright turn opposite Kate Winslet in Peter Jackson’s fact-based “Heavenly Creatures.” Since then, she’s carved out a career that’s wholly her own, one that includes roles in tiny indies like “Hello I Must Be Going” and big studio films like “Sweet Home Alabama,” exceedingly popular television series like “Two and a Half Men” (when asked about the roles she’s recognized most for, Lynskey laughed and said, “At the airport, it’s ‘Two and Half Men'”) and critical darlings like “Togetherness” — and just about everything in between.

But one thing has held true from the start: Lynskey requires great material. She could scarcely ask for better than the kind she got in Clea DuVall’s directorial debut, “The Intervention.

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WrestleMania has played host to some of the longest matches in WWE history, which is befitting an event of its stature. We all remember Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels going over an hour in their Ironman stalemate at WrestleMania Xii. Triple H and The Undertaker have both been involved in three matches that hit the half hour mark, with Shawn Michaels and The Rock hitting that mark twice also.

WrestleMania 31 was the first ‘Mania since X8 not to feature at least one match going over 20 minutes, with WrestleMania XXX containing four such epic bouts. Despite this, seven matches last year did go past the 10 minute mark. WrestleMania is where professional wrestling often gets to show itself off as the wonderful performance art it is, so performers will be hoping to get longer than three minutes to show the world what they’re about.

It doesn’t always work out that way however.

Cinema Tropical, the acclaimed New York-based organization dedicated to promoting Latin American cinema in the United States, is celebrating its 15th Anniversary with the 2016 edition of the Cinema Tropical Festival presented with the Museum of the Moving Image. Presenting six feature films from Argentina, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, and Puerto Rico, the festival will feature select winners and nominees from the 6th Annual Cinema Tropical Awards, which were announced at a special ceremony at the New York Times Company headquarters last month.

Founded in 2001 by Carlos A. Gutiérrez and Monika Wagenberg with the mission of distributing, programming and promoting what was to become the biggest boom of Latin American cinema in decades, Cinema Tropical has become the leading presenter of Latin American cinema in the United States. In its 15 years of existence, it has theatrically released 25 Latin American feature films, more than any other U.S. distributor, and has produced numerous film series with multiple cultural organizations. Through a diversity of programs and initiatives, Cinema Tropical is thriving as a dynamic and groundbreaking 501(c)(3) non-profit media arts organization experimenting in the creation of better and more effective strategies for the distribution and exhibition of foreign cinema in this country.

The Cinema Tropical Festival brings the best of contemporary Latin American cinema to New York City audiences, offering a chance to experience the dynamic and inventive film productions from the region. The opening night screening of "Mala Mala," winner of the Cinema Tropical Award for Best U.S. Latino Film, will be followed a Q&A with filmmakers Dan Sickles and Antonio Santini, and a 15th Anniversary celebration reception.

The festival will feature the U.S. premiere of the Tiger Award winner "Videophilia (and Other Viral Syndromes") by Juan Daniel F. Molero, which became the first Peruvian film ever to receive the top prize at the Rotterdam Film Festival, with the filmmaker in attendance. The lineup also includes the New York premieres of Juan Schnitman’s debut feature "The Fire," winner of the Best Film Award at the Transylvania Film Festival, and Abner Benaim’s "Invasión," Panama’s first film to be submitted for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.

From Guatemala, Best First Film winner and recipient of the Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize at the 2015 Berlinale, Jayro Bustamante’s "Ixcanul" will screen on Saturday. The Argentine film "Jauja" by Lisandro Alonso starring Viggo Mortensen, and winner of the Cinema Tropical for Best Latin American Film of the Year, will close out the Festival on Sunday evening.

Other winners at the Cinema Tropical included "Invasion" (Panama) for Best Documentary Film, "Ixcanul" (Guatemala) for Best First Film "Mala Mala" for Best U.S. Latino Film, Pablo Larraín ("The Club," Chile) for Best Director, Feature Film, and Betzabé García ("Kings of Nowhere," Mexico) for Best Director, Documentary.

Schedule:

"Mala Mala"

(Dan Sickles and Antonio Santini, USA/Puerto Rico, color, 87 min. In Spanish and English with English subtitles)

Winner Best U.S. Latino Film – Cinema Tropical Awards The critically acclaimed Mala Mala explores the intimate moments, performances, friendships and activism of trans identifying people, drag queens and others who defy typical gender identities in Puerto Rico. The film features Ivana, an activist; Soraya, an older sex-change pioneer; Sandy, a prostitute looking to make a change; and Samantha and Paxx, both of whom struggle with the quality of medical resources available to assist in their transition. Hailed as “Sensitive and thoughtful” by the New York Times and winner of the audience award for documentary film at the Tribeca Film Festival, Mala Mala affirms that the quest to find oneself can be both difficult and beautiful. A Strand Releasing release. Q&A with filmmakers, reception to follow.

Friday, February 26, 7:00pm

"Invasion"

(Invasión, Abner Benaim, Panama/Argentina, 2014, 93 min. In Spanish with English subtitles) New York Premiere Winner, Best Documentary – Cinema Tropical Awards Using reenactments and interviews, filmmaker Abner Benaim documents the collective memory -as well as the selective amnesia- of his fellow Panamanians around the 1989 U.S. invasion to overthrow General Manuel Noriega. The lives of the people of the Central American nation were deeply shaken by the American military incursion. Invasion–Panama’s first film to be submitted for the Best Foreign Language Oscar– is a witty and engaging documentary that talks about the perils of sovereignty, democracy and endangered virtues of today’s ultra-capitalist world. The film not only explores the mechanisms in which memory is turned into history, but holds a mirror to the present to show how the recent past shapes the current Panama.

Saturday, February 27, 12:30pm

"Ixcanul"

(Jayro Bustamante, Guatemala/France, 2015, 93 min. In Kaqchikel and Spanish with English subtitles)

Winner, Best First Film – Cinema Tropical Awards

Winner of the Berlinale’s Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize–the top honor ever won by a Central American film– Ixcanul marks the auspicious debut of Guatemalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante. The film follows María (played by María Mercedes Coroy), a 17-year-old Mayan girl who lives and works in a coffee plantation that sits at the base of an active volcano in Guatemala. Although Maria dreams of going to the 'big city,' her condition as an indigenous woman does not permit her to change her destiny, and an arranged wedding is waiting for her. A snake bite forces her to go out into the modern world where her life is saved, but at a steep price. Ixcanul is a beautiful and poignant meditation on the clash between tradition and modernity. A Kino Lorber release.

Saturday, February 27, 3:00pm

"The Fire"

(El incendio, Juan Schnitman, Argentina, 2015, 95 min. In Spanish with English subtitles) New York Premiere Nominated, Best First Film – Cinema Tropical Awards On the way to closing the contract on their first home, Lucía and Marcelo withdraw a hundred thousand dollars in cash from their bank. The seller can’t make it to the signing and it gets postponed to the next day. Frustrated, they head back to their old place and put the money away. The next 24 hours will unveil the true nature of their love, the crisis they are in, and the violence within themselves. “A riveting chamber piece of subtle shifts and evenhanded power struggles (Variety), Schnitman’s debut feature film was the winner of the Best Film Award at the Transylvania Film Festival.

Saturday, February 27, 5:00pm

"Videophilia (And Other Viral Syndromes)"

(Videofilia (y otros síndromes virales), Juan Daniel F. Molero, Peru/USA, 2015, color, 102 min. In Spanish with English subtitles) U.S. Premiere Nominated, Best First Film – Cinema Tropical Awards The first Peruvian film to ever win the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam Film Festival, Videophilia (and Other Viral Syndromes) follows Luz, a teenage misfit from Lima who meets online Junior, a weird slacker who is obsessed with conspiracy theories, Mayan prophecies of the end of the world, and underground porn. They try to hook up in the real life but supernatural events start to unfold to guide their destinies. Set in Lima, Juan Daniel F. Molero’s exhilarating debut fiction film is a playful mashup of internet cafes, slackers, not-so-innocent schoolgirls, amateur porn, Google Glass, acid trips and guinea pigs as extras in an exorcism.

Q&A with filmmaker

Saturday, February 27, 7:00pm

"Jauja"

(Lisandro Alonso, Argentina/Denmark/France/Mexico, 2014, color, 108 min. In Danish and Spanish with English subtitles) Winner Best Fiction Film – Cinema Tropical Awards An astonishingly beautiful and gripping Western starring Viggo Mortensen, Jauja begins in a remote outpost in Patagonia during the late 1800s. Captain Gunnar Dinesen has come from abroad with his fifteen year-old daughter to take an engineering job with the Argentine army. Being the only female in the area, Ingeborg creates quite a stir among the men. She falls in love with a young soldier, and one night they run away together. When Dinesen realizes what has happened, he decides to venture into enemy territory, against his men’s wishes, to find the young couple. Featuring a superb performance from Mortensen, Jauja (the name suggests a fabled city of riches sought by European explorers) is the story of a man’s desperate search for his daughter, a solitary quest that takes him to a place beyond time, where the past vanishes and the future has no meaning. A Cinema Guild release.

Sunday, February 28, 4:30pm...

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Vince McMahon’s vision of women in WWE has always been about sex appeal. Even now, with the so-called Divas Revolution, the women involved are all very attractive. While the focus has become more about in-ring ability, the ladies are still kitted out in sexy attire and done up to look like beauty queens.

In some ways, you can’t blame Vince. Sex sells and he is merely giving the mass public what they want. Pro wrestling has always been about what draws best, and attractive women are an easy selling point to the key 18-35 year old male demographic. On the flip side, when WWE have focused on in-ring women’s wrestling, it hasn’t drawn well, so McMahon’s reluctance to push women is based on history and business.

The fact is, Divas were bigger for the company back in the early 2000’s, when they competed...

When one looks back at mid ‘70s to early ‘80s horror, it’s quite surprising to see how many Canadian made films are nestled among fan favorites. Titles such as Black Christmas, Shivers, Prom Night, Happy Birthday to Me, and My Bloody Valentine continue to delight and shock veteran horror lovers or those just starting their jagged journey down the terror path. There is one, however, that due to a troubled production and poor distribution, seems relegated to the discount bins of time. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on, uh, Curtains (1983), an unsung slasher weirder than a sack full of rabid beavers.

Released by Jensen Farley Pictures in March of ’83 in the Us, and September of ’84 by Norstar Releasing in (my home and) native land, Curtains received a very limited release in both countries, but coming as it did at a time when the Canadian film industry had...

Update: It came down to Samantha vs. Maya, with the win going to ... Maya! Yes, the youngest designer in the competition won it all. Peytie placed third, and Zachary placed fourth. Congrats to All of the designers. And, Lifetime, please renew this show for Season 2 immediately!

These #ProjectRunwayJunior shows have been breathtaking!

TMZ recently caught up with Torrie Wilson, asking her if she would ever consider shooting a porn video like Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch.

Torrie laughed the suggestion off, offering a firm “no” to the idea. The reporter then said Sunny was making over one hundred thousand dollars for the porn role, and yet still, Wilson blew the idea off.

The fact is, she doesn’t need the money: she was one of the very best paid WWE Divas, and then had a four year relationship with multi millionaire baseball star Alex Rodriguez from 2011 to 2015.

In contrast, Sunny was gone from WWE before the late nineties boom really kicked in. She had resorted to Skype sex chats in recent months, just to make a few hundred dollars here and there, and clearly the money for the sex tape was much needed and could fix a lot of her problems.

Wilson could have...

[[tmz:video id="0_muc166ci"]] WWE legend Torrie Wilson says she's no Tammy Sytch ... or Chyna ... and will Never make a hardcore porn video -- no matter what.  Wilson was at L.A. Live when we asked about her former WWE co-worker, Sytch -- aka Sunny -- who recently signed a 6 figure deal to star in a sex tape for Vivid ... the company behind the Kim K video.  When asked if she'd even follow suit, Wilson shot down the idea.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more outrageous, Ted and his Bff are back in the hilarious, boundary-busting buddy comedy, Ted 2, coming to Digital HD on November 24, 2015, and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 15, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The follow up to Ted, the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time, Ted 2 features more of the hysterically raunchy banter that has made writer-director-actor Seth MacFarlane an entertainment world powerhouse—as well as a touching story of brotherly love. Both the Blu-ray™ and DVD include an Unrated extended edition that features never-before-seen footage that was too rude for the cinema, but makes this year’s most outrageous comedy the perfect gift for fans of this very adult spin on a childhood icon.

“Funnier, wilder and even more naughty than the first movie!” according to Bill Zwecker, Wfld-tv (Fox), Ted 2...

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What’s the one thing that every single member of the WWE Universe has in common? Family. How have WWE ensured they garner a reaction from their Universe in a storyline more times than they would care to mention? Have a family at the centre of any commotion!

WWE is all about connecting with its Universe, and one of the easiest ways to do this is to play the family card; calling on those everyday scenarios that happen in every household and ramping them up to 11.

This is a tactic that has been used quite literally since the beginning of time and doesn’t seem to be letting up. After all, family storylines are often the most compelling inside the ring due to the backstories you can create; just look at The Undertaker and Kane as an example of this happening…

Here are 12 examples of when WWE tricked...

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Can you believe it’s been nearly fifteen years since the Invasion angle? Fifteen years since Lance Storm showed up on Raw and blasted Perry Saturn with a superkick. Fifteen years since Ecw and WCW joined forces to try and take down Vince McMahon and the WWE. Fifteen years since WWE screwed up the biggest money angle in wrestling history…

How time flies, huh? A lot has happened in WWE in that time, obviously, and the wrestling landscape looks a lot different today. A lot had also happened to those that made up the WCW and Ecw Alliance. Made up of guys and gals from the recently closed companies (although a lot of them had been under WWE contract for some time), the invaders had very different fortunes when it came time for the angle to end – some didn’t even make it that far.

So what exactly...

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more outrageous, Ted and his Bff are back in the hilarious, boundary-busting buddy comedy, Ted 2, coming to Digital HD on November 24, 2015, and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 15, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The follow up to Ted, the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time, Ted 2 features more of the hysterically raunchy banter that has made writer-director-actor Seth MacFarlane an entertainment world powerhouse—as well as a touching story of brotherly love. Both the Blu-ray and DVD include an Unrated extended edition that features never-before-seen footage that was too rude for the cinema, but makes this year’s most outrageous comedy the perfect gift for fans of this very adult spin on a childhood icon.

“Funnier, wilder and even more naughty than the first movie!” according to Bill Zwecker, Wfld-tv (Fox), Ted 2...

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When it comes to former superstars and their returns to WWE, fans are taught to never say never. After all, the company’s facilitated some of the most improbable second comings of prodigal sons and daughters that most analysts could imagine — from Bruno Sammartino, who badmouthed WWE’s product for years before accepting induction into the 2013 Hall of Fame class; to Sable, who angered her co-workers, sued the company, and came back to work an angle with Torrie Wilson; to Hulk Hogan, who joined WCW, made it the number one wrestling promotion in the world, returned to WWE, joined Tna, failed to work the same magic, and returned to WWE once again. The company and their superstars have made it perfectly clear that there are very few doors that are permanently shut.

Still, there are some superstars and divas with whom, for whatever reason, the company’s bad...

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There’s still weeks to go until WWE presents their next Pay-Per-View, Battleground on the WWE Network. Events are still offered via more traditional means, which is why they’re still classed as PPV events, but numbers have obviously fallen dramatically since the company started their own subscription-based model last year.

For example, WWE Payback, which took place on May 17th, 2015 managed just 54,000 buys in total. Only 19,000 of those were from the United States, with the remaining 35,000 coming from overseas. The show was headlined by a Fatal-4-Way encounter, as Seth Rollins defended the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against challengers Randy Orton, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose.

It’s interesting to note that the overall number is down from 2014’s Payback show, which pulled in 67,000 buys. That event was capped off by a bumper No Holds Barred Elimination match, pitting The Shield against Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista and...

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WWE announced the chosen 40 finalists for the upcoming Tough Enough series during last night’s Monday Night Raw broadcast.

Here are the 40 names announced on WWE.com:

Adam Ohriner, Long Island, N.Y. Alexander Frekey, Dallas Alexander Galizia, Springfield, Mass. Amanda Saccomanno, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Ashley Urbanski, Oakland, Calif. Ava Knight-Salicka, Las Vegas Carly Marshall, Los Angeles Chelsea Green, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Danielle Kamela, Scottsdale, Ariz. Daria Berenato, Los Angeles David Michael Barnes, Mandan, N.J. Dianna Dahlgren, Spokane, Wash. Don Arner, Pittsburgh Gabi Castrovinci, Southington, Conn. Giorgia Piscina, Brisbane, Australia Hank Avery Jr., Macon, Ga. Jason Vazquez, Oak Lawn, Ill. Jeremiah Kingdom, Los Angeles Joshua Bredl, Thornton, Colo. Kahlil Bell, San Jose, Calif. Kevin Penczek, Belle, W.V. Krishany San Jorge, Puerto Rico Larayia Gaston, Los Angeles Lorenzo Davis II, Los Angeles Mada Abdel Hamid, Los Angeles Michael Mio, Staten Island, N.Y. Mike Hayes,...

From ampersands to The Apprentice, from dinner ladies to Dirty Den, here's a selection of nerdy in-jokes from Doctor Who series 2...

Last month we took a look at Doctor Who Series One as it celebrated its 10th Anniversary. Specifically, we delved deep into the murky world of in-jokes and sweet nerdy references.

Let’s take another trip back in time and have a look at the more notable and interesting references and in-jokes from Doctor Who Series Two, starring David Tennant and Billie Piper, where the credit of “Doctor Who” had been changed back to “The Doctor”. Pfft, party poopers.

New Earth

Old-skool fans would have been forgiven for being excited at the prospect, given that “New Earth” was a planet mentioned in the 1974 classic Invasion Of The Dinosaurs (though it didn’t actually exist in that story, it was a fake world). But all fans could get excited at...

Can you stay friends with an ex?? Alex Rodriguez certainly can ... so says his last girlfriend Torrie Wilson -- who tells TMZ Sports they're not only on Great terms, but she'll be rooting For him when baseball season starts.  The former WWE Diva was leaving the gym in Los Angeles Monday when we asked how things were going ever since she and A-Rod ended their 3-year relationship back in February.  According to Page Six, the...

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Romance storylines in World Wrestling Entertainment have been a part of “sports entertainment” since the business began and will continue to be a part of storylines. Some of these stories are things we remember very well because they lead to high profile success like Triple H and Stephanie or Edge and Lita. A great romance story can go a long way to helping the career of both parties.

Just like there are great romance angles, there are also ones that are awful and also forgotten about by the masses. These aren’t the ones that are the worst. They’re just ones that fell under the radar.

What’s forgotten and what’s remembered? Everybody is different when it comes to that. For example that Al Wilson/Dawn Marie story was terrible in a lot of ways, but it’s not forgotten thanks to thinks like Dawn making out with Torrie Wilson.