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‘Deep Water’ takes an intensely dark, psychological look at a married couple’s imploding relationship and the unconventional methods they both resort to for release. Vic (Ben Affleck), a brooding and wealthy tech inventor, tolerates his wife Melinda’s (Ana de Armas) frequent affairs in an attempt to hold their family together. However, his passivity seemingly takes a sinister turn when one of Melinda’s “friends” is found dead, dividing the couple’s friends as to whether Vic could have actually killed his wife’s lover....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Sarah Phelps (‘EastEnders’), ‘A Very British Scandal’ is a three-part historical drama miniseries. It revolves around the marriage between Ian Campbell (Paul Bettany), 11th Duke of Argyll, and his third wife, Margaret Campbell (Claire Foy), Duchess of Argyll, and its eventual dissolution. During the messy divorce proceedings, the Argylls level accusations of infidelity, violence, substance abuse, and petty crimes against each other. The case garners the widespread interest of the press and turns into a massive scandal that threatens the very foundation of society....

‘After Life’ is a poignant tale about grief, acceptance, and healing. Created by and starring Ricky Gervais, it follows Tony Johnson (Gervais), the head of feature stories at a local newspaper, whose life is turned upside down after his wife’s death. He contemplates suicide but ultimately doesn’t go through with it because of his dog, Brandy. His sense of responsibility to the animal becomes his only anchor to the world....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Honor Society’ is a teen comedy film that revolves around the titular character, a studious and ambitious high school student focused on getting into Harvard ahead of her competitors. Directed by Oran Zegman, the comedic narrative is made all the more entertaining by the hilarious onscreen performances of a talented ensemble cast comprising Gaten Matarazzo, Angourie Rice, Avery Konrad, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Kerry Butler. If you have a soft spot for teen romcoms, you must be inclined to learn more about this comedy movie....

Having a proper and safe space for intimacy is essential for the well-being of most romantic relationships. Netflix’s ‘How to Build a Sex Room’ focuses on just that by following interior designer Melanie Rose as she meets different couples with the intention of customizing rooms where they can explore their sexual fantasies. Interestingly, throughout the show, Melanie sits down with her clients and learns of their sexual desires, fantasies, and kinks before designing a safe and comfortable area for sex....

Created by Issa Rae, ‘Rap Sh!t’ is a musical comedy series that follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) and their musical career. The former is an aspiring rap artist tired of the mainstream culture within the industry who wants to create songs with meaning and dislikes the music videos with women twerking or being sexually enticing. The Miami resident is reunited with her estranged high school friend Mia, who is also looking forward to making a name for herself as a rapper....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Secrets of Playboy’ is a documentary series that exposes the intriguing world of the Playboy brand, using archival footage and exclusive interviews with reliable sources hailing from different parts of the Playboy universe. Through the information presented, it aims to discover the truth behind what has been believed and observed about the brand for so long. Even after founder Hugh Hefner’s demise in 2017, people have been looking at him as a forward-thinking man with modern values....

‘The Privilege’ (known as ‘Das Privileg’ in German) is a horror movie directed by Felix Fuchssteiner and Katharina Schöde that follows Finn, a disturbed teenager who investigates a series of supernatural events with his friends, Lena and Samira. As the trio dips deeper into the conspiracy, some disturbing secrets come to light. However, Finn finds himself growing distant from his sister, Sophie. During the film’s climax, Finn and Sophie find themselves at odds with one another....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ is a drama series premiering on HBO created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht. The ten-part series traces the beginning of one of the most dominant stretches in the NBA, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning five titles in ten years. Norm Nixon, a point guard drafted by the Lakers in 1977, was a vital cog in their first two championship wins in that period....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Kal Ho Naa Ho A film that has its flaws but ultimately works because of Shah Rukh sensitive portrayal of Aman. ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ is a real testament to how good Shah Rukh is in the genre of romance. In a single film, he made us think, laugh, cry and last but not least love. Even though the film is considered as a modern version of ‘Anand’, that should take nothing away from it or Shah Rukh’s touching performance....

The fifth episode of Apple TV+’s thriller series ‘Suspicion’ begins with the aftermath of Aadesh, Tara, Walker, and Natalie’s abduction. Sean takes them to a temporary safe haven to unravel the mystery behind Leo Newman’s kidnapping. The suspects reveal the secrets they haven’t told the authorities to find a lead. Under the leadership of the wanted criminal, Aadesh, Tara, Walker, and Natalie decide to find the real kidnappers of Leo Newman to prove their innocence....

John Luessenhop of ‘Lockdown’ fame directed the 2013 slasher horror venture ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ (or ‘Texas Chainsaw’). Although the movie comes seventh chronologically in the franchise, it attempts to be a direct sequel to the original groundbreaking horror movie ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre.’ Even then, it tangles up the sequence of events quite a bit. The morbid massacre of August 19, 1973, seeps into the present as Heather Miller comes to know of her actual lineage....

Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ follows the remarkable story of the titular socialite, who makes her way into the upper echelons of New York society by pretending to be a wealthy German heiress. Anna soon becomes part of a wealthy social circle and starts applying for loans for millions for a private art club she plans to open. However, her fabricated backstory then begins to unravel. Soon enough, Anna finds herself in significant trouble and turns to mild-mannered attorney Todd Spodek....

Netflix’s ‘Too Hot To Handle‘ is an exciting show that brings together a group of single adults and has them live together while testing their abstinence from sex. Each contestant on the show has a history of having numerous short flings, and while they are encouraged to flirt or even pursue romantic connections on the show, breaking the law against abstinence deducts money from the total prize pool. With season 2 of ‘Too Hot To Handle’ behind us, fans are now anxious to know which couples have remained together post-filming....

Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ follows the story of the titular character and his quest to save the realm that he has created out of people’s dreams. He is known by many names throughout the series, most common of which are Morpheus and Dream. As the story moves forward, we discover that different people know him by a different name and that he is a part of a mythology, the stories that people have been telling their children for a very long time....

One of the important subplots in ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ is the relationship between Din Djarin/The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, which is the main narrative in ‘The Mandalorian.’ The second season of the latter show ends with the separation between these two characters as Grogu accompanies Luke Skywalker to continue his training to be a Jedi Knight. But as Luke trains him, the Jedi Master learns that the youngling still has a sense of attachment to his adoptive father....

Shawn Levy of ‘Night at the Museum’ franchise fame reared action-adventure comedy movie ‘Free Guy.’ With Ryan Reynolds at the helm of the ensemble cast, the movie packs a mind-boggling romance and wall-to-wall action to entice genre fans. The story follows Guy, an inhabitant of the violent world of Free City, in his quest to find the girl of his dreams. However, little does Guy know that his life may have been a lie....

With Nicholas Stoller at the helm and graced by a star-studded cast ensemble, ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ is a fun 2008 comedy-drama movie that puts its protagonists in an interesting situation. After a nasty breakup with Sarah Marshall, Peter Bretter undertakes a grand Hawaiian vacation to blow off some steam. It would be his lifetime vacation if not for a curious conjecture; upon arriving at the hotel, he gets the idea that his recent ex has also checked into the same property, leading to misadventures....

A remake of Reginald Hudlin’s eponymous 1990 cult classic, HBO Max’s ‘House Party’ is a comedy movie directed by Calmatic (Charles Kid II) that revolves around a wild house party, as you can guess by the title of the film. When a high school student’s parents go away and leave him home alone, he sees this as a perfect opportunity to host a grand party and have some fun. With several of his friends and high school mates joining the bash, it turns into a wild night full of dance, hip-hop, antics, and fun adventures....

With Mike Flanagan of ‘Oculus’ fame at the helm, the exorcism horror movie ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ is a decidedly chilling affair. A prequel to the 2014 movie ‘Ouija,’ the narrative builds on the sensational board game by Hasbro and characters created by Juliet Snowden and Stiles White. It follows spiritual medium Alice Zander and her two daughters, who stumble upon an Ouija board and unleash demonic spirits. Following its release, the movie garnered widespread acclaim among fans and critics, with many touting it as an upgrade over its precursor....