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I came across this excerpt from a film featuring Emilia Clarke, where Clarke’s character says “I don’t really like those kind of films. Films with subtitles.” and her love interest replies “What, did your school not teach you to read?”. Well, that’s pretty much what goes through my mind when I hear people complain about foreign films. If there was no such thing as subtitles I’d have learned French and Japanese (Swedish and Russian are pretty tough!...

Close to two decades ago, there wouldn’t be a soul who would have predicted that the battle of the entertainment industry pining for people’s time and money would have a contender right in the living rooms of people. No one sans a few visionaries predicted that a device known as an idiot box with all sorts of negative connotations attached to it would become the battleground for quality entertainment, but it happened....

SPONSORED LINKS Psychological thrillers are perhaps the most exciting movies to watch because of their deeper insight into human minds. They’re also accessible to a large audience as they all differ in style, giving everyone an opportunity to find something for themselves. But frankly, who doesn’t like a little brain-teasing murder mystery or a steamy sexual encounter with lots of twists and turns. The fact of the matter is that filmmakers have forever experimented with psychological films....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. The Double Life of Veronique (1991) Helmed by auteur Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski, Polish-French bilingual mystery drama movie ‘The Double Life of Veronique’ (‘La double vie de Véronique’) follows a mind-boggling premise. Weronika, a Polish choir singer, and Veronique, a music teacher, share the same face. They are not related, and neither do they know each other. However, their paths intersect at fleeting moments in their lives, and they share an intangible bond beyond their national and linguistic identities....

The Western genre has been one of the most popular among filmmakers and viewers. It is characterized by its untamed setting and human conflicts that deal with intense themes such as hardships, corruption, injustice, redemption, and revenge. With the recent rise in the number of streaming platforms, the fading genre has seen a resurgence with several Neo-Noir shows with Western elements hitting the viewers’ screens. HBO Max comprises one of the most diverse entertainment catalogs among a plethora of streaming services, and if you are looking for such options in the Western genre on the streaming giant, we’ve got you covered!...

‘Highschool of the Dead‘ is a strange combination of fanservice and horror that is surprisingly quite enjoyable. Created by Madhouse Studio, also known for producing other well-known anime like ‘Death Note‘ and ‘One Punch Man‘, the animation is probably the best thing about it. When it comes to the story, there isn’t much to it as it mainly revolves around the post-apocalyptic adventure of some voluptuous high school girls. Even the characters aren’t really explored well but all the fanservice and action revolving around them are enough to keep you engaged....

How challenging is it to navigate the throes of high school while trying to find the perfect partner? Prime Video’s ‘Lovestruck High‘ tries to answer this specific question as it takes a group of singles from the United Kingdom and transports them to an authentic American high school setting. Thus, they get to experience life as a high schooler while finding a partner in time for the year-end prom. However, with a fear of expulsion in the air, and a huge prize money on the line, it is exciting to see how far each contestant is willing to go for love....

The fourth episode of HBO’s science-fiction series ‘Westworld’ follows Maeve Millay and Caleb Nichols’ fight against the host versions of Charlotte Hale and William AKA the Man in Black. Through her ability to control electronic systems, Maeve manages to get the better of William and Hale and even tries to escape from the new Delos park with Caleb. Still, William emerges as an unwinnable threat to Maeve and Caleb, leading Maeve to go to any lengths to defeat him....

‘For All Mankind‘ puts a fresh spin on the Cold War by setting up a space race between the USA and USSR. The USSR becomes the first nation to land on the moon. Thus, a race to establish their dominance in outer space ensues between the two countries. In this quest, NASA calls to recruit the best personnel, and Margo Madison becomes the first woman to work in Mission Control....

‘Attack on Titan’ season 4 episode 27, titled ‘Retrospective,’ focuses on the struggle between the Yaegerists and the anti-Eren alliance of Warrior Unit and some members of the Survey Corps for the control of the harbor. While the latter comes prepared, they soon realize that their plan is flawed since the engineers need a lot of time to make the flying boat functional. Meanwhile, Annie and Reiner are slowly losing the battle against Yaegerists....

In November 1999, Bruce Miller’s untimely death was initially chalked up to a robbery gone wrong. However, a few months later, the suicide of another man about 600 miles away cracked Bruce’s case wide open, with evidence that pointed to a new suspect. ABC News’ ’20/20: You’ve Got Jail’ focuses on the reasons behind Bruce’s murder and how the case unfolded after that. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...

‘The Thing About Pam‘ is a crime drama series that brings the viewers’ attention to the sensational murder case of Betsy Faria. The series is based on the Dateline NBC true-crime podcast of the same name. It follows Pamela “Pam” Hupp and examines her role in the murder of her best friend, Betsy Faria. The real-life case has been extensively covered in the aforementioned podcast and episodes of ‘Dateline NBC.’ Therefore, it is no surprise that producer Cathy Singer enters the show’s narrative fold in episode 3....

‘Choose or Die’ is a horror film directed by Toby Meakins that revolves around Kayla, a college dropout who discovers a seemingly harmless retro video game known as ‘CURS>R.’ Enticed by the lucrative prize money on offer for completing the game, Kayla decides to give it a shot. However, as Kayla starts playing the game, she is drawn into a series of terrifying situations. Soon, Kayla finds herself fighting for her life as she tries to save herself from the twisted scheme of the game’s creator....

‘Archive 81’ takes audiences on a surreal journey told through vintage tapes. When archivist Dan Turner is asked to restore a collection of tapes from the destroyed Visser building, he forms an unlikely connection with Melody Pendras, the woman who filmed them over two decades ago. As the narrative progresses, both Dan and Melody are pulled deeper into the supernatural occurrences around them, leading to an unlikely interaction between the two....

The First World War broke all illusions surrounding its glorification, and brought an end to an era with its brutality. It was the war that changed the very meaning of what war meant, and marked the beginning of modern warfare. The war that began with horses and carriages but ended with tanks and machine guns. In just 5 years, it took over 9 million lives and ended up becoming one of the most horrific conflicts in history....

Apple TV+’s family drama series ‘Best Foot Forward’ follows a twelve-year-old boy named Josh whose life changes considerably when he moves on from homeschooling to attending public school. He is very excited to make friends and have great new experiences, but he has to brace himself for many things he hadn’t anticipated. Created by Matt Fleckenstein, it is a feel-good show that focuses on a young boy’s quest to fit into the world that is new to him while discovering his own identity in the process....

HBO Max’s crime series ‘The Staircase’ follows Michael Peterson, who gets accused of killing his wife, Kathleen Peterson. Michael claims that his wife died after accidentally falling down the stairs but eventually gets indicted for her murder. He seeks the assistance of a renowned attorney named David Rudolf. The series progresses through the murder trial, where Rudolf battles against district attorney Jim Hardin and assistant district attorney Freda Black. Rudolf’s calculated moves to protect his client from getting sentenced for the murder make one intrigued to know more about the origin of the character....

Donald “Don” Cortez Cornelius is renowned for being amongst the first to bring Black culture and music into mainstream media by creating ‘Soul Train’ back in the early 1970s. He wanted to have an African-American alternative to ‘American Bandstand,’ and that’s precisely what he managed to achieve as the host and executive producer of the program before selling it off in 2008. However, now that he has been accused of sexual assault through ‘Secrets of Playboy,’ things have changed....

Mimi Cave’s thriller film ‘Fresh’ centers around Noa, who starts dating Steve after meeting him inadvertently at a supermarket. Noa’s life takes a horrifying turn when she accepts to go for a trip with Steve to a tourist destination named Cottage Grove. Rather than to the Grove, Steve takes Noa to his house, only to reveal the darkest secret about him. The startling-yet-engrossing film progresses through the developments in Steve and Noa’s lives, as the latter tries to escape from the horrors she encounters....

Directed by Sophie Hyde, ‘Good Luck to You Leo Grande’ is a sex comedy-drama film about two people, in different stages of their lives, meeting in a hotel room. Nancy Stokes (Emma Thompson) is a 60-something widow and retired school teacher who was married for decades but has never achieved sexual satisfaction. Seeking connection, pleasure, and a little adventure, she hires young and handsome sex worker Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack) for a session....