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When discussing the erotica genre in film, it is impossible to abandon the session kept aside for the conference of Sylvia Kristel as both an actress and a person. Coming to prominence in 1974 with her breakout role as Emmanuelle in the French soft-core classic titled likewise, Dutch-born Kristel started off as a model before entering the world of cinema. ‘Emmanuelle’ changed film history upon release, being the highest grossing French film at the time as well as the most widely seen X-rated picture in circulation....

‘The Old Man‘ takes viewers through the shared past of ex-CIA Agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper (John Lithgow). The duo’s connection with Afghan warlord Faraz Hamzad becomes more evident with each passing episode, but Hamzad himself remains behind the scenes in the present timeline. The fourth episode sets the stage for a direct confrontation between Hamzad and Harper. Therefore, viewers must be curious to know about Hamzad’s true motivations behind meeting Harper....

Lesa Milan is a fashion designer, an entrepreneur, and a well-known television personality who is known for featuring in the reality TV show ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai.’ She was born in Jamaica in 1989 and went to Florida Atlantic University where she studied broadcast journalism. In addition to that, she majored in tourism and hospital administration as well. According to sources, Lesa met Richard Hall at a nightclub hotspot for the first time....

The fifth episode of Apple TV+’s crime series ‘Black Bird’ follows James “Jimmy” Keene’s efforts to elicit secrets from the suspected serial killer Larry DeWayne Hall. Jimmy talks about having sex with underage girls with Larry so that the latter will get closer to him. As Jimmy succeeds in becoming a constant presence in Larry’s life, he notices several wooden birds that look like falcons the suspected killer had made. Even though Jimmy asks what they are to Larry, the chooses to ignore the question of his new friend....

Between January 2012 and May 2017, six elderly people were scammed out of millions by a couple posing as siblings. The authorities soon got wind of them, eventually arresting Desiree Boltos and Paul Hill. The third episode of ABC News’ ‘The Con’ looks at a devious scam carried out by Desiree and Paul, ultimately netting them more than $3 million. So, if you’re curious about what happened and whether they were brought to justice, we’ve got you covered....

Peeter Rebane’s first feature movie ‘Firebird’ was met with an overwhelming response in the critical circle, primarily due to weaving an authentic period romance complete with a heartfelt LGBTQ tint. The story revolves around Russian army private Sergey, who is on the verge of ending his mandatory military conscription and joining an acting class in the city. Meanwhile, Sergey embarks upon a liaison with skilled fighter pilot Roman in his final days....

Based on the eponymous character from Marvel Comics, ‘Ms. Marvel’ is a superhero action-adventure series created by Bisha K. Ali. It is the seventh TV series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The narrative revolves around teenager Kamala Khan, a big fan of the Avengers, especially Captain Marvel. Being an imaginative girl, she struggles to fit in at school with the other kids and sometimes even inside the four walls of her home....

Based on the ongoing eponymous novel series by Diana Gabaldon, ‘Outlander’ is a historical drama series developed by Ronald D. Moore. Principally set in 1945, the narrative revolves around a married military nurse named Claire Randall who gets mysteriously transported way back in time to the year 1743. Finding herself in an unfamiliar time and world, she comes across a chivalrous and romantic warrior named Jamie Fraser and marries him. Claire also gets involved in the rebellion known as the Jacobite rising....

Directed by Rick Jacobson, ‘The Royal Treatment’ is a romantic film that revolves around Isabelle AKA Izzy, a hairdresser from New York. When she, along with a few of her friends and co-workers, are offered the opportunity to work at the royal wedding of Prince Thomas of Lavania, they are more than excited. But things take a surprising turn when sparks fly between Izzy and Prince Thomas, who is supposedly marrying for duty and not love....

Yakuza member Sato (Show Kasamatsu) is one of the main characters of the HBO Max crime-drama series ‘Tokyo Vice’ along with journalist Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort), police detective Hiroto Katagiri (Ken Watanabe), and club hostess Samantha Porter (Rachel Keller). Sato comes from an ordinary family, whom we meet in episode 7 after his father has a mild stroke. Sato offers to pay for his recovery, but his mother vehemently refuses his help, telling him to take his blood money and go....

What scares you the most? Is it the Nun in the ‘Conjuring‘ series or Ed Kemper from ‘Mindhunter‘? Or does a lizard or a spider do the trick for you? No judgment! Some things are inherently creepy! Despite that, the horror genre continues to be a favorite amongst the audience, even if it scares them to such an extent that they can’t even go to the bathroom in the dark alone after a session....

SPONSORED LINKS Only a few superhero TV shows manage to hit the right balance between comedy, romance, drama, and some kickass action. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is surely one of them. The show is about a time-traveling rogue named Rip Hunter who has seen glimpses of the horrifying apocalyptic future that has been a consequence of many past events. Rip Hunter takes it up as his responsibility to save the world from this grim fate and travels back in time to assemble a group of heroes and villains who may be the only hope for the future of mankind....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021) Also helmed by Chris Smith, ‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’ is a film that investigates the mastermind behind a bribery offense unlike any other. In other words, it examines the inexplicably fraudulent ways William “Rick” Singer managed to get the children of rich and famous families enrolled into some of the top universities in America. The best part for us as the audience, though, is that it utilizes both recreations as well as interviews with the actual people involved to get to the heart of the matter — just like in ‘Bad Vegan....

Ever since Pamela Butler disappeared before Valentine’s Day in 2009, her family suspected that the boyfriend had something to do with it. But it took about eight years for the case to be resolved finally. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: A Haunting Stretch of Road’ deals with the circumstances surrounding Pamela’s murder and how a cold case from 1989 was connected to it. Pamela’s brother, Derrick, never gave up hope throughout, wishing to find justice for his sister....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman, ‘American Dad’ is an adult animated sitcom. It documents the most exciting moments in CIA agent Stan Smith’s life that is an entertaining mix of hilarious family interactions and patriotic adventures. You can sometimes find elements of fantasy in the show interlaced with observational comedy, which is what ‘American Dad’ is widely famous for. Despite the stories being excessively wacky, the creators balance the weirdness with family instances and real-world issues....

‘Archive 81’ follows Dan Turner, an archivist hired to restore a collection of tapes retrieved from a building that was destroyed in a fire years ago. As the unsettling horror series progresses, Dan begins to closely follow the tapes and the person who shot them, Melody Pendras. The deeper the archivist delves into the tapes, the more ominous things get. Mysterious incidents, strange past connections, and some truly intriguing characters that are slow to divulge their secrets make for some very involved viewing....

‘Borgen‘ is an internationally acclaimed Danish political drama series created by Adam Price. It follows the journey of Centrist politician Birgitte Nyborg as she rises to power and becomes the first female Prime Minister of Denmark. However, Birgitte soon finds herself playing twisted games and bending her ethics as she tries to perform her duties to the best of her abilities. The series premiered in 2010 and has received critical acclaim both in its native Denmark and overseas....

In CBS’ sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ Cobie Smulders’ Robin Scherbatsky is simply incredible. As the love interest of both Ted and Barney, Robin is at the center of many outrageous incidents that happen in the show. With her fierce outward behavior, Robin lives a life that is beyond the traditional norms and morals. Her on-and-off relationship with Barney is a key arc in the show’s narrative. As the much-awaited follow-up to the show, ‘How I Met Your Father,’ finally graced the screens, fans of the characters must be curious to know whether Smulders is reprising the beloved role....

Directed by Humberto Rosa, ‘Dangerous Methods’ is a psychological thriller movie on Lifetime. It centers around Lacy, a young girl who gets the job of her dreams as the assistant to renowned method actor Desmond Gage. When he asks her to accompany him to live in isolation as he prepares for his next role, the starry-eyed assistant jumps at the opportunity hoping to gain valuable experience. However, Lucy’s ambition soon turns into a nightmare as she finds herself fighting to survive in desolate locations, while Desmond loses his sense of reality....

Directed by Todd Phillips (popular for ‘The Hangover‘), ‘Due Date’ is a black comedy road movie that follows two men sharing a long road trip across the country to Los Angeles. Peter Highman has less than five days to reach LA to be able to be present for the birth of his firstborn. Things go south when his luggage and wallet are sent from Atlanta to Los Angeles without him, and his name is listed under the no-fly list....