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Statham and Lopez's 48% Rotten Action Flick Takes Over Streaming Charts

One of Jason Statham’s action movies that celebrated its 10th anniversary a few years ago has returned to streaming charts. Statham stars opposite Jennifer Lopez in Parker, the 2013 heist caper film following a thief with a unique code of ethics who is double-crossed and left for dead by his crew. After assuming a new disguise and connecting with a woman on the inside, he begins his mission to take his old crew’s newest score. Wendell Pierce, Nick Nolte, Bobby Cannavale, and Patti LuPone also star in Parker, which earned “rotten” scores of 41% from critics and 48% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Parker premiered on Tubi on April 1 and has made its way to the #3 spot on the streamer’s charts.

John McLaughlin wrote the script for Parker, which is based on the novel Flashfire by Donald E. Westlake, which he wrote under the pen name Richard Stark. McLaughlin worked with Statham two years after Parker as a co-producer on Wild Card, the gambling thriller that’s currently absent from streaming. He is also famous for writing the script for Black Swan, the 2010 psychological thriller that won Natalie Portman her first Oscar. Taylor Hackford was brought on to direct Parker, and he’s best known for his work helming An Officer and a Gentleman, the 19821 romantic drama starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. Some of his more recent work came from directing The Comedian, the 2020 R-rated romantic comedy starring Robert De Niro opposite Edie Falco. Before Parker, Hackford directed Love Ranch, the 2010 sports drama starring Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci.

How Is Jason Statham’s New Movie Doing at the Box Office?

Jason Statham’s new movie, A Working Man, hit theaters a few weeks ago, but the film has yet to find the same success at the box office as its predecessor,The Beekeeper. A Working Man is not a sequel to The Beekeeper, but it is the most recent movie for Statham and David Ayer, both of whom returned to star in and direct A Working Man. A Working Man has grossed $53 million at the global box office, with $38 million coming from domestic markets and $24 million from international earnings. It finished atop the box office its first weekend in theaters before giving the #1 spot to A Minecraft Movie this past weekend.

Parker stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez and was directed by Taylor Hackford. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and watch Parker on Tubi.

Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

My list of must-try jean trends for 2026 is growing; it currently includes all the silhouettes one denim expert revealed to me as the must-watch of the year (save for baggy jeans, because I’ve been wearing those for years). That said, one style that didn’t land on said aforementioned list, but is clearly due for big, big things this year, is flare jeans. With a growing list of celebrity fans that includes Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cindy Crawford, Kendrick Lamar (you know that moment), and, of course, Amal Clooney, there’s no denying the retro denim style that was popular in the early aughts is back—and bigger than ever.

The fact that Clooney wore flared jeans is noteworthy in and of itself. The human rights lawyer is known for her refined dressing approach, regularly opting for billowy trousers, trendy boho blouses, and comfy sweater dresses—all staples that read elegant and timeless. So, when I spotted her earlier this year in the laid-back blues while out to dinner with hubby George Clooney, I knew I had to write about it. Of course, the fact that she wore flare jeans, the style countless celebs have worn the last few weeks, is noteworthy, too, as it further cements the style’s ‘It’ status for 2026. 

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

Clooney opted for a pair of medium-wash jeans with subtle fading (another Y2K reference, IMO). Her blues had an ultra-high waist—so high, in fact, that they appeared to hit at the ribcage. It’s the complete opposite of the controversial low-rise denim, so it’s a possible sign that the high-high waist is coming back, too. Not to mention, Clooney’s jeans had a slightly oversized fit from the thighs to the ankles, but it’s that flared hem that has all my attention; it’s taking me back to my middle school days when I’d wear my True Religion flares every single day. (No joke.)

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

It’s undeniable that Clooney’s jeans have that nostalgic flair (ahem, flare, wink, wink), but it’s also undeniable that celebs are clamoring to the style because it’s incredibly flattering. The blues basically act like an optical illusion, making legs look super long, especially when paired with a style that has an extra-long hemline and sky-high platforms á la Lopez; the singer is 5-feet-5-inches, but don’t you agree with me that she looks way taller in these jeans? Yeah, that’s thanks to the flares. The flare hem and longer inseams help create the look of legs for days, but add in a high-waisted cut, platform heels, and a crop top, and you’ll fool people into thinking you’re inches taller. 

Leg-elongating factor aside, there’s no denying that flares are fun and nostalgia-inducing—and that’s exactly what I need right now. So, shop some more fun, funky flares from Frame, NYDJ, and Mavi below.

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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