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Film scenes can define generations. They can subvert the power of time and make an era timeless. That is the power of cinema. Be it a director’s craft, or an actor’s emotions, the best scenes ever created on celluloid are a mix of both. From Mike Nichols’ brilliant “Revelation” scene in ‘The Graduate’ and Federico Fellini’s opening of ‘Eight and Half’ to De Niro’s “You Talkin’ to me?” and Daniel Day-Lewis’ “I Drink Your Milkshake”, the list of memorable scenes runs amok....

There are many things that define an actor and his approach to his craft. There are some actors who could just transform themselves on-screen and completely surrender their own personalities to the character they play (Daniel Day-Lewis, I’m looking at you!). But then there are also actors who bring in their own natural charisma and flamboyance on to the roles which might seem like an easier process but can be really effective depending on the context....

SPONSORED LINKS Who is a psychopath? The good old Wikipedia definition of psychopathy is a personality disorder exhibited by persistent antisocial behavior with less or no empathy or remorse with bold and disinhibited characteristics. But in reality, they understand human behavior better than most people, and that’s what makes them so dangerous. Filmmakers have had a somewhat dangerous affinity towards these psychopaths and have churned out numerous movies about them. The following list picks up some of the most memorable psychopath portrayals in movies, where the characters have given us the creeps, the shrieks, and the jitters....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on a thrilling true story, ‘Jailbreak Lovers’ is a thriller drama film that follows the romantic affair between Toby and John. Toby seems to be living a perfect life as she is married to the only guy that she dated, visits the church on a regular basis, and hasn’t had any troubles with the law. However, things change when she loses her job and establishes a non-profit organization for abused and rescued dogs to rehabilitate them in a local prison....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Richard Wong, ‘The Valet’ is an unusual romantic comedy film despite its apparent conventional premise. Olivia Allan (Samara Weaving) is one of the most famous movie stars in the world. She is involved in an affair with the married real-estate developer Vincent Royce (Max Greenfield). After they are photographed together by the paparazzi, Olivia becomes worried about the public response, while Vincent’s primary concern is his wife....

As the title suggests, TLC’s ’90 Day Fiance UK’ brings to the forefront the nuances of cross-border relationships by focusing on United Kingdom citizens who are in love with foreign nationals. Unsurprisingly, most cross-border relationships deal with significant differences in lifestyles, habits, and customs, which take time to get used to. However, time is of the essence for the couples featured on the reality show, and while cameras document their everyday lives, we get to witness how they deal with relationship issues on a daily basis....

Written and directed by Jed Rothstein, Hulu’s ‘WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn’ is a documentary that follows the brutal collapse of WeWork, a company founded by Adam Neumann, with his wife Rebekah, in 2010. They had promised to rescue 21st-century employees from the drabness of single-use offices with the idea of collaboration. But the private real-estate firm faced a disastrous time in 2019, resulting in Adam being forced out of his CEO position....

If the lives and personalities of affluent yet spoilt young adults intrigues you, Netflix’s survival reality show ‘Snowflake Mountain‘ will be right up your alley. Using the colloquial meaning of the term “snowflake,” the show brings together a group of young adults whose parents are exasperated with their lifestyles. Although the participants believe that they will stay in a five-star resort to participate in a reality show, they soon realize that they have been tricked into attending a survival camp in the middle of nowhere....

Swiss director Tim Fehlbaum creates a brooding, meditative, and melancholic ambiance in the slow-burning sci-fi epic ‘The Colony’ (originally titled ‘Tides’). The story follows Louise Blake, an inhabitant of far-off planet Kepler 209, who crash lands on earth to research for a way to extend humankind, which is on the verge of extinction. Meanwhile, Blake has flashbacks about her father, whose previous mission to earth ended in a possible disaster. Will Blake be able to sift through the mud and unravel the unknown?...

SPONSORED LINKS The fifth and final season of ‘Better Things’ will kickstart with Sam having a hard time managing her responsibilities. Taking care of herself and tending to her daughters at the same time will prove to be a task for her. Additionally, her curiosity in unraveling her family history will be a shocking experience for her. Apart from that, the secrets that were pushed under the rug might come to the forefront....

A successful surgeon’s sudden death proved to be more than just an accident in May 2001. When David Stephens died, almost everyone believed his deteriorating health finally gave out. However, the authorities learned it was much more than that. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Scorned: Love Kills: Bedside Manner’ delves into how David’s death was, in reality, murder. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we? How Did David Stephens Die? David Bolam Stephens moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in 1987 with his then-wife and two children....

‘Euphoria‘ season digs deep into the demented psyche of Cal Jacobs and provides viewers with some answers about the twisted character’s complex past. As the teen drama continues its second season, a major moment unravels the fabric of Cal’s life and leaves him in a dark place. In the subsequent episodes, Cal is notably absent, leading some viewers to fear the worst for the character. If you are wondering whether Cal Jacbos dies in ‘Euphoria’ and how his fate will shape the narrative, here are some of our theories on the matter!...

‘For All Mankind‘ is sci-fi drama series that revolves around the space race that ensues after the USSR becomes the first nation to perform a moon landing. The series provides a delightful blend of alternative history mixed with space exploration and high-voltage drama to keep viewers at the edge of their seats. The show’s third season premiere, titled ‘Polaris,’ is no exception as viewers are reunited with familiar faces like Ed Baldwin and Margo Madison, albeit in the 90s....

‘Chloe’ is a psychological thriller show created by Alice Seabright, who is most known for her work on ‘Sex Education.’ The six-part series revolves around Becky Green (Erin Doherty), a lonely young woman in her 20s. She lives in a seaside home in Bristol with her mother, who has begun to display early signs of dementia. Desperately wanting to leave behind the life she considers miserable and boring, Becky often assumes various identities and crashes parties and events hosted by the members of the privileged class....

SPONSORED LINKS Featuring stand-out performances by Indraneil Sengupta, Seema Biswas, Kirti Kulhari, Shefali Shah, and Aditya Srivastav, ‘Human’ is a medical drama series. The show revolves around Dr. Gauri Nath and her mentee Dr. Saira Sabbarwal who find themselves caught up in the web of lies and deception of a powerful group of people who make questionable decisions for personal profit. However, when greed and corruption lead to death, all hell breaks loose as people try to bring those responsible to justice....

Mok Shaiz is the Ithorian male Mayor of the spaceport Mos Espa in the desert planet of Tatooine. He serves as a secondary antagonist in the inaugural season of ‘The Book of Boba Fett.’ Voiced by Robert Rodriguez, Shaiz is a shrewd and corrupt politician who seems to have become quite powerful in the world of crime after Jabba the Hutt’s passing. Jabba’s successor, Bib Fortuna, neither had his former master’s cunning intelligence nor ruthlessness and was eventually killed by Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison), who took over the criminal empire....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by a Japanese role-playing video game developed by Cygames, ‘Princess Connect! Re:Dive’ is an action-adventure anime. The series follows Yuuki, a man with no memories of his past who suddenly ends up on the continent of Astraea. As he tries to unravel the mysteries of his past, the protagonist luckily meets a few trustworthy and dedicated allies who tag along in his countless adventures. With the second installment of the anime about to release, let’s look at the show’s premise and streaming details....

Directed by Robert Eggers, ‘The Northman’ is a magnificent historical action drama movie that chronicles the life of Amleth, a young Norse prince who witnesses his father, King Aurvandill War-Raven, being murdered and his mother, Queen Gudrún, being abducted by his uncle Fjölnir. Vowing vengeance, he escapes the kingdom and grows up to be a ruthless Viking raider, robbing Slavic settlements for survival. Soon, Amleth meets and falls in love with a slave called Olga, who claims to be a sorceress....

Tom Hardy’s Farrier is the ubiquitous hero of Christopher Nolan’s masterful 2017 war movie ‘Dunkirk.’ The story follows the final moments of the Dunkirk Evacuation that took place on the beaches of the French Commune of Dunkirk in the early days of World War II. The Nazi militia has captured most of France, and the Allied Forces hope for a miracle that would take them home. Farrier takes down a few enemy gunners single-handed, but a terrible fate awaits him....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Souichirou Yamamoto’s Japanese manga of the same name, ‘When Will Ayumu Make His Move’ or ‘Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru’ is a slice-of-life romance anime. The series follows Ayumu Tanaka, a first-year High school student who becomes a member of the illegitimate Shogi Club after quitting the Kendo Club. But when he ends up developing a crush on Urushi Yaotome, a senior who also happens to be the club president, Ayumu vows to confess his feelings after defeating her in a game of Shogi....