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I remember the uproar ‘Deadpool’ caused last year, with people going bonkers over the “Merc with a mouth”. What most (excluding comic book enthusiasts) weren’t aware of is the fact that the movie was stuck in development hell for a decade with directors coming and leaving, and the studio’s desperation to cast Deadpool on the screen leading to that awful character in ‘X-Men Origins : Wolverine’. I believe the presence or absence of a Deadpool movie doesn’t really make a difference anyway, in fact it has given rise to a fad of R-rated entertainment....

SPONSORED LINKS The Saw franchise is a legend when it comes to slasher movies. For the uninitiated, slasher movies are the ones full of uncensored violence, unrated scenes, and a lot of blood and gore. Saw and Hostel brought with it a strong revival of the genre. With a mind-boggling and suspense-ridden plot, it is a film which will leave you with awe and nightmares at the same time. This film and others of the same genre are famous for showing the dark side of the human existence and how people behave in extreme situations....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. Dark Blue A TNT show which unfortunately ran for only one season, the promise that this show held automatically lands it a spot on this list. The premise follows Carter a the leader of an undercover team in the LAPD. Carter’s life is the focus of the show as he navigates his duties as an officer of the law and his personal life. The strain of undercover work forms a background to his story and how easy it is to slip to the dark side of crime as the show explores up close the high-stress job of an undercover cop and explores at the same time the seedy underbelly of the glitzy LA through his eyes....

SPONSORED LINKS The romantic genre of filmmaking is probably one of the most loved categories of cinema because it connects with the audiences on a personal level. Some relive their own stories through the tales told on the big screen, while others draw inspiration to start off with their own! Whatever it is, romantic films will always continue to lure audiences to the theatres as long as filmmakers continue to explore more angles in this genre....

The third season of ‘Barry‘ picks up the pace with an enticing third episode that flips the paradigm of the titular hitman’s relationship with the most important father-like figures in his life. In the episode titled ‘ben mendelsohn,’ Barry works hard to reform his relationship with Cousineau but faces a hard time managing his feelings. On the other hand, Fuches contacts Barry and tries to extend an olive branch. However, Barry refuses to reconcile with his former handler....

SPONSORED LINKS With the world weeping in misery and death engulfing all through tremendous torture; humour makes us smile at our own doom. It requires a colossal amount of genius to craft a sensitive matter and transform it into a comedic work. Death, misery, torture, agony and pain aren’t matters to be ridiculed, but some filmmakers artistically create a comical side which makes our rib tickle. Black comedy or dark comedy is an artistic genre that deals with a subject matter generally considered taboo, sensitive and dark; and comically presents it....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Man maketh the Machine.’ This single phrase can ignite discussions, debates, and arguments that may end up lasting hours, and still leave some room for interpretation and deliberation. Cinema about the dichotomous yet somewhat interesting nature of the relationship between Humanity and Technology has proven fertile ground for filmmakers, with many choosing to foray into futuristic scenarios. Deeply imaginative, yet captivating for their portrayal of such a scenario, these films often tend to have underlying philosophical, moral and prophetic tones....

The 1999 shooting of a young and pregnant Cherica Adams has forever been etched into the memories of North Carolina’s residents. The investigation led to one of the most high-profile trials in the country, with a National Football League star a the center of it all. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fall of a Football Star’ chronicles how Cherica’s tragic death resulted from a disturbing murder-for-hire plot. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS 12. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) A movie like this doesn’t exactly hit you over the head with its originality, and can only be as good as the actors. They must convince you that you’ve never seen anything like this before. In this case, every single member of the cast is so good that they will sell you on the movie from minute one. If you’re falling for a new crush but also tired of the mind games, Kat Stratford can definitely relate....

Based on a true story, HBO Max’s crime series ‘The Staircase’ revolves around the life of Michael Peterson, who gets convicted of killing his wife Kathleen Peterson. In reality, as the show depicts, Kathleen’s dead body was found at the bottom of a staircase in the couple’s house. Even though Michael claimed that Kathleen died upon falling down the stairs, he was eventually found guilty of killing his wife. Since the show depicts Michael’s prison life and house arrest in detail, one must be wondering about the duration of the same....

The sudden disappearance of 15-year-old Rob Piest in December 1978 eventually led to the arrest of John Wayne Gacy. In a disturbing development, the authorities found several human remains buried in the crawl space of his home. He was later convicted of killing 33 young men and boys, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in the country. Netflix’s ‘Conversations With a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes’ is a docuseries that focuses on the Killer Clown’s crimes and the ensuing trial....

During the early 1990s, Robert Freegard befriended three college students in Newport, England. What happened next was a series of bizarre and almost unfathomable series of events that forever changed those students’ lives. Netflix’s ‘The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman’ explores Robert’s conning ways through the eyes of two of the students: John Atkinson and Sarah Smith. So, if you’re wondering what happened to them since, here’s what we know!...

‘Sins of the Amish’ is a gripping two-part documentary series on Peacock that delves into harrowing experiences of sexual abuse among the Amish and Mennonite communities. Directed by Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy, it chronicles the accounts of courageous ex-Amish women who have dared to raise a voice against their abusers and have bravely stood up for themselves and their loved ones. One such person who has been tirelessly fighting for justice for fellow survivors is activist and author Misty Griffin....

‘Murderville’ is a comedy series based on the British show ‘Murder in Successville’ created by Andy Brereton and Avril Spary. Developed for the screen by Krister Johnson, each episode follows Detective Terry Seattle (Will Arnett) and a special guest star as they try to solve a complex murder case. The guest stars are provided with clues to deduce the killer’s identity but are given no script. Thus, they must improvise their way to the answers....

Directed by Albert and Allen Hughes, ‘The Book of Eli’ is a post-apocalyptic neo-western movie. It follows Eli, a traveler in a post-apocalyptic world who sets out to deliver a mysterious book to an unknown location in the West. Guided and protected by a voice in his head, Eli encounters and overcomes several obstacles including the tyrannical warlord Carnegie, who is after the book Eli possesses. As Eli continues on his difficult journey, the purpose of the book and his mission come to light....

Danish original Netflix mystery thriller drama ‘The Chestnut Man’ (Original title: ‘Kastanjemanden’) packs an intricate web of mystery to bring out the inner detective in you. Directed by Kasper Barfoed and Mikkel Serup, this show makes you paranoid enough to think that there is a serial killer in everyone. Still, behind the apparent mystery veil, the story is also about family, people coming to terms with trauma, and parents trying their best to understand their kids....

Created by Jake Coburn and Nicholas Wootton, ‘The Endgame’ is a spy drama TV series on NBC. It follows disgraced federal agent Valerie AKA Val Turner as she races against time to stop international arms dealer Elena Federova who has orchestrated seven bank heists across New York. Both women share a past connection, and Val must decode Elena’s mind games and motives before she can cause further destruction. However, along the way, Val realizes that what the criminal mastermind desires is not power but vengeance against a former injustice....

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ is a perfect example of a blend of absurd humor and poignant drama. In season 2 episode 4, titled ‘As To How They Might Destroy Him,’ BJ’s (Tim Baltz) family comes for a visit as he gets baptized. A conflict starts to brew between Jesse (Danny McBride) and Amber (Cassidy Freeman) and the Lissons when the Gemstones admit they can’t invest $10 million in Zion’s Landing. As ever, the profoundly dysfunctional Gemstone family bicker and argue, and that eventually drives Eli (John Goodman) into doing something that he can never take back....

Monica Aldama is a real-life sports inspiration – tough, idealistic, and able to whip up a bunch of athletes into shape by a few well-placed remarks. Monica is a straight shooter and her “take no prisoners” attitude has helped her get to where she is today – coach of multiple times national champions in cheerleading. Yes, cheerleading is a sport and Monica is the best advocate for it, having led her team to victory 14 times in a career spanning 25 years....

‘When Calls the Heart’ is a drama TV series based on the eponymous book by Janette Oke. Developed for TV by Michael Landon Jr., it follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher who arrives in the town of Coal Valley for her first classroom assignment. The town is still reeling under the trauma of a tragic coal mine accident, but Elizabeth’s presence soon makes things look up as she helps the residents in starting afresh....