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’10 Cloverfield Lane’ was one of the most critically acclaimed psychological thrillers of 2016. Even cinema-goers who weren’t fans of the first film in the Cloverfield series, ‘Cloverfield’, became infatuated with the brilliance of the film. What were the reasons behind the phenomenal success of this film? How did this movie rise among tons of movies of the similar genre, i.e., psychological thrillers, to become a global phenomenon? In this article, I aim to explain the reasons behind the success of ’10 Cloverfield Lane’....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Elementary‘, a CBS procedural drama, is a modernized version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary character, Sherlock Holmes. Created by Robert Doherty and starring Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as the protagonists, it chronicles the activities of Holmes, who is recovering from substance abuse, as he solves various crimes in partnership with the New York City Police Department. His eccentric methods and refusal to stick to set norms always lead to conflict between him and Captain Thomas Gregson....

Acting is an art and for an honest actor it doesn’t matter what the medium or platform is. The same rule applies for the Hollywood stars too. Be it films, television, radio or the stage a fine performance always makes an impact in people’s minds. We often talk about actors making the shift from TV to films. In the list below you will find the names of actors who have achieved success both on TV and films and some of them even managed to have dual career simultaneously....

SPONSORED LINKS 6 friends. One coffee shop. A ton of memories. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. has been the go-to TV show for millions of people around the world with a wide ranging audience set from teens to young adults to even mature audiences. It is easily the most loved show in the world. Witty, hilarious and absolutely adorable at times, this show has a massive fan following all around the world, to the point that many of its dialogues and character quips are remembered and quoted verbatim to-date....

It’s no secret that although an emotional connection, combined with trust and communication, are the factors that make a relationship work, physical attraction often takes center stage. That’s why productions breaking this standard — ‘Too Hot to Handle,’ ‘Sexy Beasts,’ and ‘Love is Blind‘ — are extremely popular these days, especially with their focus on finding a true partner. So now that the latter has come out with its Japanese version as well, let’s find out whether the possibility of falling in love through personality alone is real or not by exploring the tale of Mori and Minami, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Attack on Titan’s season 4 is split into two cours, and the first half of the season has kept everyone on the edge of their seats. So naturally, everyone wants to know where the show is headed. After all, the past few episodes have been nothing but enthralling, and with Eren and Zeke’s plan in motion, the future of both the Eldians and the Marleyans seems unsure. So, what can you expect from the next installment?...

Nikolaj Feifer and Amalie Næsby Fick teamed up to create the Danish-original medical drama series ‘Baby Fever’ (‘Skruk’) based on a quirky and mind-boggling premise. The story follows Nana, a fertility doctor who inseminates herself with some sperm. After the break-in into the sperm bank of the hospital, Nana tries to keep calm and live in a state of denial. The story veers further off the cliff with Nana eying past boyfriends and prospects together....

The brutal murder of a young mother shocked everyone in the deeply conservative Amish community of Apple Creek, Ohio. In June 2009, Barbara Weaver was found dead in her home, leading to an extensive inquiry into what happened. Shockingly, all leads pointed to her husband’s involvement, and his personal life came under the scanner. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder in Amish Country: The Amish Stud’ chronicles how the police eventually brought Barbara’s killers to justice....

The world of cinema continues to astonish us. We’ve had some truly great films over the past 7 years and some young exciting talents bursting out on to the scene. Filmmakers like Damien Chazelle, Jeff Nichols and Shane Carruth have shown great promise while established auteurs like Michael Haneke, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Asghar Farhadi, Paul Thomas Anderson and Apichatpong Weerasethakul are operating at the peak of their powers. The one year that has been particularly great for cinema from this decade is 2011....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Flightplan (2005) Loosely based on Hitchcock’s ‘A Lady Vanishes’, Flight Plan contains more mystery than the crime element. A woman who recently lost her husband has to take care of herself and her daughter. They are aboard Flight Aalto Airlines Elgin 474, an aircraft she helped design. After waking up from a short nap, she realizes that her daughter’s missing. Moreover, everyone on the plane denies or is unaware of the daughter’s existence....

SPONSORED LINKS Solitude, as a contemporary psycho-sociological or philosophical phenomenon, is grossly misunderstood. While the term may often be used to describe the condition of being alone or lonely, the connotation of the word might extend much beyond its physical etymology. A person might be psychologically secluded despite being with other people or he might be at a place which is far away from the reaches of civilization or he might even be in a crowd and yet feel alone or he might simply be battling the perception of being alone....

Heather Palumbo-Jones mysteriously vanished off the face of the earth on April 15, 2013. However, what started as a missing person case soon turned into horrific murder with the discovery of the woman’s body. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Web of Lies: New Year’s Retribution’ chronicles the terrifying slaying and portrays how rigorous investigation and interrogations led to the perpetrator being brought to justice. Let’s dig deeper into this case and find out where the murderer is today, shall we?...

If you want to watch a quintessential inspirational movie that pushes you toward your goals, you must watch ‘Hustle.’ The film follows the story of a talent scout and a promising basketball player as they focus on their dreams of finding a future in the NBA while going through a lot of ups and downs. Adam Sandler plays the role of Stanley Sugerman, who is known to have been a promising player himself back in college....

The endearing relationship of Conrad Hawkins and Nicolette “Nic” Nevin meets a tragic end in FOX’s medical series ‘The Resident’ when Nic dies in a car crash. The loss of his wife and the mother of his daughter Gigi affects Conrad immensely. He initially fails to think about another meaningful relationship for his life ahead. When Cade enters his life, hopes regarding an admirable future return to him, lasting only a short while....

Netflix’s ‘Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive’ follows the incredible tale of Finnish freediver Johanna Nordblad’s attempt to beat the world record for distance traveled under ice in a single breath. It is essentially a short that emphasizes the way sheer courage, determination, and support from loved ones can inspire an individual to not only achieve their dreams but also go much beyond. So now, if you wish to learn whether the details of this (quite literal) breath halting matter are based on actual events or not, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered....

Often regarded as the third greatest actor of the Golden Age of Hollywood only to Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant, this man was not just a celebrated actor, but also a decorated war veteran. If Grant and Bogart were the romantic heroes, leading men who were larger than life and got the women in the movies, Stewart was the everyman lead. A man who could conjure up a universal vulnerability and portray sympathy when called upon, Stewart’s roles often saw him as an ordinary man who is forced into extraordinary circumstances and has to cope....

SPONSORED LINKS House M.D. is the story of a man haunted by the mistakes of his past and the impending desolation of his future. Created by David Shore and executive producer Bryan Singer, this series shows fifty shades of the human psyche and asks questions that are awkward and intruding yet revealing. Fans of witty humor, sarcasm, and dark humor find the character of brilliant physician Gregory House a treat for sore eyes....

Developed for Prime Video by Pushkar–Gayathri, ‘Suzhal the Vortex’ is a gripping Tamil-original thriller series that always keeps the viewers on their toes. In a cement factory, the police unleash hell on the protesting workers at the sleight of hand of Mr. Trilok. As the narrative gets lost in a vortex of lies and digression, a whodunit brews in the small fictional town of Sambaloor. Meanwhile, some more secrets are waiting to come out in the open....

In 1985, a 68-year-old woman named Helen Wilson was brutally murdered at her apartment in Beatrice, Nebraska. When the authorities began zeroing in on six suspects a few years later, Wayne Price played a crucial role in the interrogations that followed. At the time, he was a part-time sheriff’s deputy in addition to serving as a psychologist. HBO’s ‘Mind Over Murder’ focuses on Wayne’s interrogation of the Beatrice Six, as they were later called, and how it led to their convictions....

In the first five seasons of ‘Billions,’ the ruthless and brilliant hedge fund billionaire and philanthropist Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) serves as one of the two main characters of the series along with Paul Giamatti’s Charles “Chuck” Rhoades, Jr., who is initially a US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The fierce conflict between these two powerful and influential men makes up the show’s primary narrative. Chuck launches an investigation against Bobby, believing him to be involved in inside trading and other business malpractices....