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SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Miloš Forman, ‘Man on the Moon’ stars comedic legend Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman and follows his life from childhood to his gigs at comedy clubs and television appearances that made him famous. The film also showcases his iconic performances on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with David Letterman, Fridays, and his performance as Latka Gravas on the Emmy winning sitcom ‘Tax’. With a rating of 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, ‘Man on the Moon’ isn’t the most acclaimed biopics but is a stage for Jim Carrey to channelize his comedic flair to portray another legendary comedic legend’s life through his performance....

SPONSORED LINKS It’s a human instinct to reach out for answers every time something really bothers us and often a lot of filmmakers take this instinct for granted. Netflix’s new horror series ‘Chambers’ is a psychoanalytical mumbo jumbo that has the most unexpected twists and turns in every few minutes. These twists and turns just keep binding themselves on to you and make you wonder what you’re even watching. And by the time you’re done looking for answers to each of the mysteries thrown at you, the show is already over....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) Teenager Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) suddenly discovers he is the descendant of a Greek god. Now he must set out on a quest to settle an on-going rivalry between the gods. “Percy Jackson” will bring out the kid in everyone, just like “Harry Potter”. Also, the special effects are incredible. If you enjoy adventure movies or have an interest in Greek mythology this is definitely for you....

SPONSORED LINKS I’ve always had a strange fascination for masks, something that originated during my childhood. The normal human face is not what you would call vivid, and even after amassing all the different races, there aren’t a lot of colors, just a few that differ in tone. And most people have the same round eyes, triangular nose, elliptical mouths and tunneling ears, which reminds me of the last scene from my favorite Korean movie, ‘Memories of Murder’....

Thriller is just about everybody’s favourite genre. We all love some good thrillers but Hollywood has produced them in abundance over the years and so it won’t come off as a surprise when I say that about half of them are just about average. While there have been some absolute classics in this genre, some have been downright terrible but there’s a huge chunk of average thrillers that could well have turned out to be great....

With Italian-born director Pietro Loprieno in the driving seat, Mexican-original Netflix forays ’40 Years Young’ (‘Cuarentones’) is an eclectic mix of romantic comedy and travel cinema, all topped with an existential concern. The story takes us to an ambient Italian restaurant in Mexico City. Despite personal turmoil, Cesar heads to a culinary competition with best friend and confidante Paolo, hoping to find a new zest for life. The ending is as fast-paced as it is open-ended....

SPONSORED LINKS Developed by Andrew Davies for the small screen, ‘Sanditon’ is a historical drama TV series. It is adapted from Jane Austen’s eponymous unfinished manuscript. It follows Charlotte, a young and enthusiastic woman who arrives in Sanditon, a newly developed seaside resort. There, she encounters the unconventional residents and gets entangled in the secrets they hide, all while navigating love, friendship, and heartbreak along the way. 7. Poldark (2015-2019) Based on Winston Graham’s eponymous novels, ‘Poldark’ is a historical drama TV show set between 1781 and 1801....

SPONSORED LINKS The ‘Avengers‘ series by Marvel Studios is one of the most ambitious film franchises in history. A narrative arc stretched across 21 movies and over ten years is a Herculean task deftly carried out by the makers. All of the excitement and interest regarding this phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to a stop with ‘Avengers: Endgame’. This film is the culmination point of many characters who have become almost a part of our lives....

Diane Cunningham’s daughter, Tamra Wilson, was quite anxious when her mother suddenly stopped replying to calls or messages. However, nothing could prepare her for the terrible tragedy as she found Diane battered to death in her Port Angeles, Washington State, home. Investigation Discovery’s ‘See No Evil: No Good Deed’ draws a vivid picture of the murder and follows the investigation that honed in on the perpetrator. If you would like to get into the details and know where Diane’s murderer is at present, we have you covered....

‘1883‘ revolves around the family of James Dutton, who is traveling across the Great Plains in hopes of finding a new home. Although the journey is filled with hardships, James’ daughter, Elsa Dutton, has a way of effortlessly finding the beauty in her surroundings. However, Elsa’s journey is marked by an ominous moment that signals a dark future for the young Dutton. If you are wondering whether the sequence leads to Elsa’s death, here’s everything we know in that regard!...

HBO’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ is a touching comedy-drama series created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen. It revolves around Sam Miller, a reclusive 40 something woman grieving the death of her sister Holly. Moreover, she has difficulties adjusting to the small-town life of her hometown Manhattan, Kansas. A lonely and struggling Sam finds solace in a community of outsiders, who motivate her to conquer her insecurities and embrace herself. As she finally finds a place where she belongs, she begins to heal and follow her true calling in life- singing....

On July 23, 2007, the sleepy suburb of Cheshire was left shaken to its very core when the prominent Petit family faced a horrific tragedy that no one could have ever imagined. After all, as examined on ‘People Magazine Investigates: Connecticut Horror Story,’ what began as a casual encounter led to brutal assaults that only the patriarch, William Petit Jr., survived. In other words, the accomplished physician lost his wife and their two bright daughters in a single evening, only to gradually learn how to turn darkness into light....

Spanish shows have formed a niche in Netflix original contents. They continue to receive an overwhelming response from the audience, which is why the streaming service has become more and more focused on the stories it wants to import from Spain. Spanish language dramas took the world by storm with the success of ‘Narcos’. The recent success of ‘Money Heist’ has proved that there is a massively untapped potential in this market....

The Gallaudet University campus in Washington, D.C., was left panic-stricken when 18-year-old Eric Plunkett was found brutally murdered in his dorm room on September 28, 2000. Shockingly, just over four months later, the institution was rocked by a second slaying when Benjamin Varner, 19, was found stabbed to death in the same dorm. Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Investigates: The Sound of Silence’ chronicles the brutal slayings and portrays how the police investigation uncovered a sinister secret harbored by a fellow student....

The discovery of Larry McNabney’s dead body in a vineyard in 2002 led the authorities to find out some disturbing secrets about his wife, Elisa. For starters, that wasn’t even her real name. ABC News’ ‘20/20: Hell in Heels’ focuses on how Laren Sims became Elisa Barasch when she met Larry, eventually killing him for what were believed to be financial gains. So, if you’re curious about how Larry met Laren and what happened after, we’ve got you covered....

Directed by John Madden, ‘Operation Mincemeat’ is a gripping war drama movie. Set amidst World War II, it follows the Allies as they try to undo Hitler’s occupation of Europe. To fool the invading German troops from the Allied Invasion of Sicily, two British intelligence officers devise and execute a brilliant ploy to disguise a corpse as a naval officer and strategically plant it to be discovered by the enemies. However, they must tread carefully to outwit the Germans and execute their plan before time runs out....

Relationships can be tricky as it is, but when more than two people are involved, it makes things all the more delicate. ‘Seeking Sister Wife’ on TLC is a reality television series that follows families that have decided to be polygamous. Each family differs in their motivation as well as their practice of polygamy. How they navigate the relationships with their spouses and their children help produce interesting content for the show....

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ revolves around a group of boys who befriends a girl with superpowers. When their quaint Indiana town is threatened by interdimensional monsters, they team up with their siblings and the superhero girl to save their town and their world. The plot of ‘Stranger Things’ is predominantly set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. As the show heavily draws from ‘Dungeons and Dragons,’ some of you might be wondering whether it is based on the fantasy tabletop role-playing game....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Chelsea Detective’ is a crime mystery series that revolves around a pair of detectives who solve crimes in the beautiful yet crime-ridden borough of Chelsea. They bring culprits to justice, no matter their wealth and status in society. Created by the talented Peter Fincham, the show features Adrian Scarborough and Sonita Henry as Detective Inspector Max Arnold and Detective Sergeant Priya Shamsie, respectively. The series has received a lot of praise from fans and critics alike....

With Todd Phillips at the helm, the 2009 buddy comedy movie ‘The Hangover’ packs immense goof and laughter in its manageable 100 minutes duration. In the film, Doug Billings, a responsible young man, heads to Las Vegas with his friends Phil and Stu and his future brother-in-law Alan to have a blast of a bachelor party. After some dilly-dallying, the men cut to the chase, and their partying goes out of control....