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Terrible things happen, but you have strangers to rely on even if you have no friends. With Danish writer-director Lone Scherfig at the helm, the 2019 drama movie ‘The Kindness of Strangers’ comes off as a hastily drawn but warm-hearted exploration of the lives of six lonely people whose paths collide and intersect in the backdrop of a snowy NYC. Alice juggles between three jobs, Jeff does not have a career (to begin with), and Marc is an ex-convict who finds it hard to open up....

Created by Michael Tolkin, ‘The Offer’ is a biographical drama series that revolves around the production of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 gangster film ‘The Godfather.’ The series depicts producer Albert S. Ruddy (Miles Teller) and his creative team overcoming several obstacles in making the seminal film. In the show’s fourth episode, the team meets with actor Marlon Brando to discuss his desire to star in the movie. While Ruddy assumes that Brando is impressed with the script, Brando reveals that he wants to star in the movie to get back at Frank Sinatra, who hates author Mario Puzo’s novel ‘The Godfather,’ which the team is adapting....

‘Closet Monster’ is a 2015 drama film that revolves around the struggles of a closeted gay teenager, Oscar Madly. Directed by debutant director Stephen Dunn, the movie deals with the complex theme of internalized homophobia through the use of David Cronenberg-like body horror elements. The story sees Oscar coping with his parent’s divorce and witnessing a traumatic incident. How these events manifest as psychological issues within Oscar’s subconsciousness and how he overcomes these issues form the film’s basic premise....

Netflix’s ‘Archive 81’ throws viewers down a rabbit hole of bewildering dark magic and ancient entities. When archivist Dan Turner begins restoring a collection of tapes salvaged from the destroyed Visser building, he becomes involved in a struggle between two ancient groups. Both him and Melody Pendras, the grad student who shoots the videos in question, are essentially pawns in a much larger scheme. Much before the protagonists came into the picture existed the mysterious Vos Society, which stays at the periphery of the narrative but gives us a glimpse of the sinister powers at play....

Created by Xosé Morais and Víctor Sierra, ‘The Longest Night’ (originally titled ‘La Noche Más Larga’) is a crime thriller series that unfolds in Monte Baruca Psychiatric Prison on Christmas Eve. A serial killer named Simón Lago is held up in custody among various other prisoners, with no contact from the outside world. Later that night, a group of armed men in masks surround the psychiatric prison and demand that he be released and handed to them....

With Stanley M. Brooks at the helm, Lifetime Network’s ‘Cruel Instruction’ is a horror-thriller film attempting to grapple the attention of teenagers by exposing a horrific reality. The story revolves around Kayla Adams, whose troubled stint at a private school lands her in a youth residential treatment program. Soon after Kayla enters the treatment center, she comes to realize that the facility is a hell on earth. The staff keeps the students obedient by whatever means necessary – ranging from verbal abuse to physical torture....

Directed by Wash Westmoreland, Netflix’s new film, ‘Earthquake Bird‘, is not the kind of crime drama that will keep you at the edge of your seat at all times with its looming mysteries, instead, it is more of an atmospheric psychological noir that engrosses you with its gritty and bleak setup. The film is set in 1980s Tokyo and centers a young ex-pat English translator, Lucy Fly (Alicia Vikander), who gets interrogated by the Japanese police for the murder of her friend, Lily....

‘Severance’ introduces viewers to Mark Scout, an employee at Lumon Industries, a corporate entity with a large presence in a small town that runs several businesses. However, beneath all the corporate facade of the company lie some dark and disturbing secrets. As Mark navigates these secrets and tries to uncover a conspiracy within Lumon, viewers are flooded with tons of information. Therefore, it is only natural that viewers miss out on some details....

‘Angelyne‘ is a biographical drama series that chronicles the life of the renowned media personality and model Angelyne, who became a sensation during the 80s and 90s. She gained major recognition in 1984, after appearing on a series of iconic billboards around Los Angeles. Over the years, Angelyne has become a major part of the city’s culture. Though a lot has been said about Angelyne’s work and enigmatic personality, not much was disclosed about her family until 2017....

SPONSORED LINKS Why do the Older Versions of Paper Girls Not Remember Their Younger Selves? If you traveled in time when you were twelve, wouldn’t you remember it when you are twenty-three or forty? No matter how long ago it happened and no matter for how short span of time, wouldn’t you remember a thing like that? Of course, you would. The same should have happened with paper girls when they landed in their future....

SPONSORED LINKS As the world widely recognizes, the lawyers aren’t supposed to lie. But due to the professional constraints, lawyers are often torn between the obligation to their client and moral responsibility to the institution of judiciary they represent. The Jim Carrey starrer ‘Liar Liar’ features the iconic comedian as Fletcher Reede, an ace attorney, who confronts the dilemma in a hilarious way. A man of contradictions, Reede is devoted professional, a naive relationship guy, a divorcee whose wife has left him for a more dependable man, a disappointing single father for his son Max, and a habitual liar!...

SPONSORED LINKS 12. The Brave One (2007) Jodie Foster loves to carry films. Her distinct gift is that she always plays as smart as her character. She inspires with authenticity, humanity and sheer will. This standard revenge tale about a woman seeking cold blooded revenge on the people who assaulted her is no exception. This film is about the way violence strips you of your identity and changes you irrevocably. It explores in detail how you can become someone even you can’t recognise in the bathroom mirror when loss, grief, anxiety, terror and depression take over....

SPONSORED LINKS 14. Community (2009-2015) ‘Community’ is a show featuring a promising star cast that tells the story of the fluctuating life of Jeff Winger. Jeff is a lawyer who gets suspended after his false law degree is exposed. Now he must attend Greendale Community College in order to earn a legitimate degree. He falls for his classmate Britta Perry and runs a study group to impress her. Soon unbeknownst to him, the study group gets filled up with contrasting and quirky characters....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Ben Falcone, ‘God’s Favorite Idiot‘ is a fantasy comedy series that revolves around Clark, a mid-level tech-support employee. His life takes a turn when he gets struck by lightning from an angelic cloud, after which he acquires the ability to glow. Having witnessed his newfound power, his coworkers, including his girlfriend Amily, are sure he is now related to God. Their ridiculous speculations are confirmed when an angel reveals that Clark is God’s messenger and the chosen one to prevent the upcoming apocalypse to save humankind....

Lifetime is a network which has been producing original movies for quite some time now. Besides their usual collection of holiday movies which they come out with during November-December every year, Lifetime has also impressed us with their oeuvre of thriller films. If thrillers are what you enjoy and want a regular supply of, Lifetime can be your go-to network. The Lifetime action-thriller ‘A Deadly Price for Her Pretty Face’ centers on a woman called Amanda Archer who has a pretty busy life as a fashion model and a single mother....

When Ali Gilmore disappeared from her night job at a supermarket in Tallahassee, Florida, authorities and her loved ones hoped for a swift return. However, the hope began waning as days passed without any news about the missing woman. Paramount +’s ‘Never Seen Again: Ali Gilmore’ chronicles the strange disappearance and takes the viewer through the police investigation that tried its best to get to the bottom of the matter. Let’s delve into the details surrounding the incident and find out more, shall we?...

The inaugural season of ‘And Just Like That…’ is approaching its finale, and Carrie is still unsure about her love life. She does not want to part with her wedding ring just yet. Despite these blocks, she goes out on a date. The man seems like a total gentleman, and they get along well. Steve, on the other hand, shows up to check on Miranda, who is wholly invested in Che....

Created by Harry and Jack Williams, ‘Angela Black’ is a thriller series about a woman who is frequently oppressed by her violent husband, Olivier. Despite being a hardworking man who fends for his family, Olivier is also a harsh aggressor with a sinister past. The titular character is then approached by a man who claims to know all of her husband’s secrets. The intense storytelling is brought to life by a compelling performance by Joanne Froggatt in the lead role....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. The Notebook Aah. The Notebook. The Holy Grail of rom-coms. Every girl’s romantic fantasy (because of its unrealistically dreamy lead) and every guy’s nightmare (also because of its unrealistically dreamy lead!) The film is chuck-full of potential iconic romantic fantasies, but the absolute capper is the lead duo’s soiree in a canoe in the middle of a gorgeous lake full of white ducks. This date has all the ingredients for romantic perfection – slow, intimate conversation, a hint of nostalgia, the breathtaking setting and some rain (which doesn’t dampen the spirits of our pair one bit)....

The Canadian logging industry is undoubtedly one of a kind, with loggers and other crew members risking their lives daily to procure the best wood available. ‘Big Timber’ is a reality TV series that offers viewers an authentic peek into the industry by focusing on Wenstob Timber, one of the few family-run mills on Vancouver Island. Owned and operated by Kevin Wenstob and Sarah Fleming, the company uses heavy machinery and a dedicated workforce to transport the best logs from a treacherous mountainside to the market....