Directed by Nick Cassavetes, ‘John Q‘ is a thriller movie that follows John Quincy Archibald’s desperate attempts to save his son Michael from a fatal heart condition. The doctors inform John and his wife Denise that they need a down payment to put Micheal’s name on an organ receiver list. However, the amount is too high for the family, so John decides to hold the people in the hospital hostage until Micheal is treated....
‘The Old Man’ is an action-thriller series based on Thomas Perry’s 2017 novel of the same name. It is developed for television by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine and stars Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase. Chase is an ex-super spy who is forced to go on the run after forces from his past emerge to hunt him down. In the process, viewers learn more about Chase and his past life....
There has a major trend over last couple of years. A trend that’s not just encouraging but also necessary. Roles for female actors (commonly referred to as actresses) started to become more substantial. It is not that they didn’t have great roles before; it is just that such roles were a rarity. Every once in a while a movie will come along which will have a central female character. But lately, we have had several great films with women as central characters....
SPONSORED LINKS Is Mission Impossible just any other stylish action movie? Or is it any other Tom Cruise movie? The answer to both those questions is No. The reason is, that Mission Impossible revolutionized cinema in ways more than one. Before MI came into being, you either had generic action films or action as part of other genres like sci-fi or historical dramas. Mission Impossible actually made action cool again. But what about James Bond movies?...
SPONSORED LINKS Tim Burton is one of the most enigmatic directors in the world. His movies attain a level of transcendental magnetism where even death seems to be a beauty. Since his directorial debut, Burton has grasped the audience’s imagination with his absurd and weird work of art. Be it a gothic tale of a brutal psychotic murderer, or a valiant superhero, he has brought in a wave of a ludicrousness with a graphic genius....
There are quite a few film makers that have made immense contributions to the art of cinema. But some of them were never recognised during their lives and some died in the middle of their prospering careers. Some of them died doing what they loved –filmmaking — while some died due to drug abuse or a long illness. Some were already great and some were tracing their paths. But the one thing that every one of these directors had in common was vision and passion for movies....
SPONSORED LINKS Rami Malek, now one of the top stars in Hollywood and an Academy Award winner for his performance in the film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ catapulted as a household name when he played the quiet, demure computer expert named Elliot Anderson on the USA Network drama series ‘Mr. Robot. Malek’s intense and brooding performance as Anderson earned him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series....
SPONSORED LINKS Non-millennials might wonder why a show about overtly-existentialist, nihilistic, suicidal and murderous teens with insane (literally) amounts of angst could become massively popular the moment it was dropped. However, it stemmed from Netflix’s accurate algorithm that helps it figure out what people really want to see. And it wasn’t surprising that a large number of millennial teens wanted to see something that was dark and questioning. Although it has been labelled fresh (and you won’t find any show like it), the most teens nowadays would connect to it instantly, however scary that thought might sound....
‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ proves that Fred Rogers can bring a smile to anyone’s face, even if one is watching a story about him and not the television personality himself. This 2019 drama tells the true tale of how a cynical journalist became friends with Rogers to have his life transformed. The film has been praised by critics for its simple, heart-warming message and the acting performances of Tom Hanks who plays Rogers and Matthew Rhys who essays the journalist, Lloyd Vogel....
Abigail Hernandez AKA Abby’s story is well-detailed in ABC’s ’20/20: What Happened to Abby’ and in Lifetime’s thriller movie ‘Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez.’ In October 2013, a 14-year-old teenager named Abby underwent a devastating ordeal after she was kidnapped by Nathaniel Kibby on her way home from school. Meanwhile, her mother, Zenya Hernandez, fought tooth and nail back home to find and bring her back. Luckily, her prayers got answered when Abby returned home nine months later, in July 2014....
Created by Nancy Oliver, Peacock’s biographical drama series ‘Angelyne’ follows the life and fame of Angelyne, a renowned singer, actress, model, and media personality. Starring Emmy Rossum as the titular model, the series focuses on the rise of Angelyne as a celebrity, her mysterious past, and her intricate relationships with the people around her. Inspired by Gary Baum’s The Hollywood Reporter feature, the limited series unravels the hidden truths behind Angelyne’s life....
Created by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, ‘Blue Bloods‘ is a police procedural series that follows the Reagan family in New York City. The Irish-American Catholic family has historically been a part of the city’s law enforcement, with its patriarch Frank Reagan serving as the Commissioner of NYPD. Other family members are also employed in the system in different positions, including his oldest son, Danny Reagan, who is a detective....
‘We Own This City’ centers on Sergeant Wayne Jenkins and several other officers of the Baltimore Police Department’s notorious Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) and delves into many of the unit’s atrocious crimes. The narrative depicts in detail a slew of crimes committed by law enforcement officials and the devastating effect it has on the city’s residents and their relationship with the local police department. A particularly tragic incident plays out in episode 3, where a man called Devon Robinson faces a particularly shocking fate after a GTTF team robs a substantial amount of money from his home....
Developed by Sheryl J. Anderson, ‘Sweet Magnolias‘ is a romantic drama TV series on Netflix. Based on the eponymous novels by Sherryl Woods, the story revolves around three childhood friends Dana Sue, Helen, and Maddie who live in the charming town of Serenity. The trio goes through the bittersweet journey of life together as they uplift each other and guide their loved ones. Fans love the show for the sizzling romances between the titular trio and their respective love interests....
26-year-old Emma Roberts has come a long way in Hollywood. In spite of being the daughter of Oscar-nominated Eric Roberts and the niece of global superstar Julia Roberts, she chose to make a separate name for herself. Starting her career in 2001, Emma took naturally to teenage roles due to her young looks and natural acting style. After 2007, she challenged herself with movies like 4.3.2.1 (2010), Palo Alto (2013), Scream 4(2011) and established her expertise in more serious roles, especially Noir and Drama....
SPONSORED LINKS ‘A Hero’ is an Iranian thriller drama film that centers around Rahim, a man who is serving a sentence in prison for not being able to pay off his debts after a business venture goes downhill. On a two-day break, his life turns around when he and his girlfriend Farkhondeh find a bag of gold coins in their possession. What ensues is a twisted plan to pay off his loan, which goes awry....
Directed by Hwang Joon-Hyeok, the Korean-original series ‘Black Dog: Being A Teacher’ (‘Beullaekdok’) is an unlikely school drama revolving around teachers and not students. The story chronicles the life of Go Ha-neut, who faces her everyday struggles as a temporary teacher at a private high school. At the same time, she tries to be an inspiration to her students, and along comes veteran workaholic Korean teacher Park Seong-soon, who becomes a mentor of Ha-neut....
NBC’s ‘Dateline’ looks at the shocking murder of Kenia Monge, a 19-year-old college student. She mysteriously went missing on April 1, 2011. When her mother, Maria, and stepfather Tony Lee were informed, they took the matter to the police, and Tony’s own sleuthing ensured that he came close to solving the case. However, by the time Kenia’s body was discovered, much of the evidence had been destroyed. The Denver Coroner’s Office could not determine a cause of death because her body was buried for nearly five months in a shallow grave....
Netflix’s ‘Not Just a Girl’ is a documentary that lives up to its title in every way, shape, and form by exploring the life of iconic singer-songwriter Shania Twain from all angles imaginable. Whether it be her happy yet difficult childhood, her high aspirations, or her complex personal as well as professional struggles, it truly delves into each aspect to showcase her reality. Amongst those who thus feature in this original to carefully guide us through it is her first manager Mary Bailey — so now, if you wish to learn more about her, we’ve got the details for you....
‘NCIS‘ continues its fine form in its nineteenth season with an entertaining eleventh episode that nicely blends the new and old characters together. As new additions such as Jessica Knight and Alden Parker are finding their feet amid their new colleagues, the sense of camaraderie among the team is growing. The team’s growing sense of togetherness is tested when a civilian research ship comes under attack. The NCIS team arrives on the scene to investigate the curious case of a navy officer’s dead body only to uncover a deeper criminal conspiracy....
