In Case You Haven’t Heard: ‘The Bachelorette,’ Leonardo DiCaprio

A “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star leaps from one reality show to another as she features on the next season of “The Bachelorette,” actor Leonardo DiCaprio collaborates with a director who shot one of his favorite movies in “One Battle After Another,” and movies of all different types of genres hit the big screen in this edition of “In Case You Haven’t Heard.”

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star and founder of the soft-swinging group on TikTok, called “Mom-Tok” will be the new Bachelorette. Taylor Frankie Paul will have her pick of men on national television. But be careful, attention-seeking hot guys, because she is no stranger to scandal. Paul, the mother of two, confessed that she and other couples in her community were soft swingers, meaning she and her husband regularly made out with other couples. Once you get a look at Taylor Frankie Paul, you’ll realize why all the other husbands wanted to kiss her; in addition to the two hot first names, she has perfect eyebrows.

According to the New York Post, the soft swinging resulted in a pregnancy for Paul by another husband – that must’ve been some kiss. However, beware, bachelors: she was also charged with a third-degree felony for throwing something at her first husband that accidentally hit her child. Don’t worry – the charges were dismissed, paving the way for Paul to choose another potential baby daddy on National TV. I think I’m in love.

Sometimes, movie fans are better off when there are no huge blockbusters being released. Oftentimes, a better variety of films become available in theaters post-summer, such is the case this weekend. This week’s new arrivals include “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” where the Crawley’s find themselves at the center of a public scandal as they move into the 1930s. I never really watched the show, so I don’t have an informed opinion, but the film has a built-in fan base and is pulling at 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. 

If you’re looking for something in a different cinematic universe, check out “The Long Walk,” a thriller based on Stephen King’s first novel. The film tells the story of a group of teenage boys taking part in a contest where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot. Not for those seeking whimsy, but it is pulling a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

And finally, the wait is over, as our favorite mockumentary sequel about a band named after a surgical procedure is finally here! “Spinal Tap 2” hits the big screen this weekend! Just a few reviews are in and so far, so good at 69 percent – a number the members of the band would joke about. Let’s go to the movies!  

If you’re a fan of horror flicks but not the theater, there is a creepy new hit film you can now stream from your couch. “Weapons” has just dropped on various streaming platforms. The film was a hit in theaters, raking in over $143 million in just five weeks. The story is set into motion when a group of children run out of their house at the same time in the middle of the night, then disappear. The Zach Creggers film that stars Amy Madigan, Josh Brolin, and Julia Garner received a 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Leonardo DiCaprio says he will slow down a bit when it comes to acting roles. The Titanic star told People he will be pickier when it comes to picking projects. His new film, “One Battle After Another,” is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, who also directed one of Leo’s favorites, “Boogie Nights.” DiCaprio says he couldn’t do “Boogie Nights” because he was shooting “Titanic” at the time. He doesn’t regret the decision, but if he could go back in time, he would do both Oscar nominated films. “One Battle After Another” hits theaters Sept. 26. 

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