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Raunchy Blockbuster On Netflix Features A Threesome Of Hollywood’s Hottest
By Chris Snellgrove
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It’s become increasingly difficult to find a decent action film: the genre has largely been subsumed by superhero slop and direct-to-streaming disasters, both of which combine sexless storytelling with forgettably murky CGI. But over a quarter of a century ago, there was a non-superhero action movie that featured extensive practical stunts and a sexy threesome of Hollywood’s hottest ladies. That film is Charlie’s Angels (2000), and you can now stream this raunchy action-adventure on Netflix.
The premise of Charlie’s Angels is that three women who serve as private investigators for a mysterious millionaire are dispatched to save a software guru who was recently kidnapped. Along the way, they must use all of their skills (which generally combine light spycraft with heavy butt-kicking) to get to the bottom of a mystery that just keeps getting stranger. Before everything is over, the Angels will face love, betrayal, and the one thing audiences can never get enough of: killer action scenes starring impossibly hot women!
The Sexiest Cast In Action History
The cast of Charlie’s Angels is filled with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Bill Murray (best known for Ghostbusters) as an assistant to the man who gives the Angels their marching orders. Sam Rockwell (best known for Moon) plays the kidnapped software genius, while Crispin Glover (best known for Willard) plays a mysterious hitman. Meanwhile, Matt LeBlanc (best known for Friends) and Luke Wilson (best known for The Royal Tenenbaums) both play love interests for the Angels, while Tim Curry (best known for Clue) plays the man suspected of kidnapping the software prodigy.
Of course, the hottest actors (in more ways than one) in Charlie’s Angels are the titular gals.
Starting with Cameron Diaz (best known for There’s Something About Mary) as a happy-go-lucky spy who’s a master of disguise.
Drew Barrymore (best known for 50 First Dates) plays a rough-and-tumble rebel who hates to play by the rules.
Finally, Lucy Liu (best known for Kill Bill: Vol. 1) plays a combat expert and all-around perfectionist.
A New Director Makes A Rockstar Entrance
Charlie’s Angels was the feature film debut for McG, and the movie’s financial success helped him cement his reputation as a superstar director. Against a budget of $93 million, the movie earned $264.1 million, which was surprising given that younger audiences weren’t familiar with the iconic ‘70s show of the same name.
Thanks to this beautiful box office, the studio released a sequel. Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle reunited McG with the first film’s Angel actors. Years later, there was a reboot directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring an entirely new cast.
When Charlie’s Angels came out, reviewers generally decided it was a solid reimagining of the classic TV show of the same name. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 68 percent, with critics noting that the movie makes up in fun what it lacks in originality. They also praised the film for its unique combination of ironic humor, unapologetic sex appeal, and jaw-dropping set pieces, all of which give this film as much multi-faceted appeal as the Angels themselves.
Violence Has Never Been More Appealing
This is a very fair assessment of Charlie’s Angels: it’s not all that original, owing to the fact that it’s based on a decades-old show and cribs much of its hyperkinetic action aesthetic from ‘90s hits such as Blade and The Matrix. However, this early aughts film successfully synthesizes what worked for those earlier films while adding heavy doses of humor and more than a little cheesecake sensuality. The result is a movie that you can enjoy as an homage to the original series or as a fun action adventure in its own right.
The real magic of Charlie’s Angels comes from the women at the center of this story, each of whom imbues their respective Angel with a distinct personality and style. Other performers might have taken these breezy roles too seriously or gone too far in the other direction and created pure farce. Fortunately, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu are perfect at riding the line, transforming what could have been a forgettable action film into something that feels both vivid and visceral.
Will you agree that Charlie’s Angels is a raunchy blockbuster worth watching, or would you rather face the wrath of Charlie than watch this film? The only way to find out is to find your remote (hopefully, Bosley didn’t hide it) and stream this sexy throwback on Netflix. Afterward, you may never look at this sexy threesome of Hollywood’s leading ladies the same way, ever again!
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Sam Darnold meme fans rally around their Super Bowl champ
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was once — is still, really — a meme. He is also a Super Bowl champion. And social media lit up on Sunday because of that fact.
Darnold was perhaps the story of 2026’s Super Bowl LX — won by the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots — because everyone loves an underdog. Darnold, a former top prospect, flamed out while playing for the flailing New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. Pit stops in San Francisco and Minnesota then led to Sunday’s triumphant victory with Seattle.
It was a full reversal for Darnold, who was once relegated to memedom. An admittedly hilarious graphic from 2019 created a meme format — Darnold pointing while given a random illness or ailment.
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Fans of Darnold, widely known as a chill and good guy, even created a subreddit called r/The_Darnold, where they celebrated the QB and all his associated memes. He was both beloved and mocked. Naturally, then, the memes flowed as Darnold led Seattle to victory in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. It was largely a celebration of an athlete who overcame lots of doubt and tough times.
It’s always heartwarming you get to see such an amazing comeback story — and the internet certainly celebrated Darnold’s moment in the sun on Sunday.
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Hurdle hints and answers for February 9, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
Otherworldly.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
GODLY
Hurdle Word 2 hint
To saturate.
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Hurdle Word 2 Answer
IMBUE
Hurdle Word 3 hint
To scrape by.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
EKING
Hurdle Word 4 hint
To hunt.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
CHASE
Final Hurdle hint
Office work.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
ADMIN
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Stuff Your Kindle Day just went live — download 100s of free romance books for your Kindle
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Feb. 9-13. The new Free Romance Book Blast offers romance books in a variety of subgenres for your e-reader.
Have you got big plans for Valentine’s Day? Cancel them, because a new Stuff Your Kindle Day just dropped.
The Stuff Your Kindle Day schedule has been predictably hectic in 2026. We had a number of free giveaways in January, but February is on another level. We count nine events this month. Not all of them are huge, but between the niche events and massive drops, bookworms are going to be kept busy.
The latest giveaway is hosted by the Indie Author Collective. Be My Valentine is a romance book blast, offering (you guessed it) free romance books from a variety of subgenres. Everything that you download for free is yours to keep forever, so don’t hold back. So what if you’ve already got a huge stack of books waiting to be read. Add to your virtual pile without guilt.
Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We’ve lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?
Be My Valentine takes place on Feb. 9-13. Recent Stuff Your Kindle Days have only lasted 24 hours, meaning participants have needed to act fast. That’s stressful, so this five-day event is a welcome change. You can take stock of your options, pick your favorites, and download without getting worked up. It’s much more civilized.
Which ebooks are free?
Be My Valentine is all about romance titles. There’s a helpful hub page put together by the Indie Author Collective with filters for major tropes, spice levels, content levels, and representation. Here you can peruse the 100s of options or filter to find something that perfectly lines up with your preferences.
It’s important to note that anyone can participate in Stuff Your Kindle Day. Kindle and Kobo readers can download these romance books for free.
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Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?
Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep, and there’s no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don’t count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.
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Why we like it
These popular e-readers help you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase.
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