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About 9 years ago, Scarlett Johansson began her ever-expanding journey with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and today, she pretty much dominates the world of Hollywood. With that being said, she also has acted in several other great movies as well and has worked with auteur filmmakers like Sofia Coppola, Spike Jonze, Woody Allen, Jonathan Glazer, and Joel and Ethan Coen. She is mostly known for her action-dominated roles in movies like ‘Lucy‘ and ‘The Avengers‘ but over the years, she has never really shied away from bringing in some diversity to her movie choices....

Netflix’s ‘Hustle’ takes focuses on the story of a young basketball player trying to make his way into the NBA. To make it look more realistic, a number of real-life NBA players and other personalities appear in cameos throughout the film. While some of them play substantial parts, others are only present in passing. One of those personalities is Allen Iverson. He is one of the most well-known NBA players. But where has he been since his retirement?...

The History Channel show ‘Big Timber‘ offers a no holds barred look into the Canadian logging industry by focusing on Wenstob Timber, one of the few remaining family-run logging mills on Vancouver Island. Interestingly, the mill is a family affair, supervised by Kevin Wenstob and his wife, Sarah Fleming, while their sons Erik and Jack form a crucial part of the team. Moreover, such a vast operation is supported by a dedicated team of loggers, engineers, yarder operators, millhands, and more, headed by Kevin’s right-hand man, Coleman Willner....

As a South Korean dating reality series that places a dozen flirty singles on a deserted island with no amenities, Netflix’s ‘Single’s Inferno‘ is unlike any other. After all, the only way the participants can escape is through date nights in Paradise with the person they match up with, making things not just romantic but also complex and dramatic. Yet, Oh Jin-Taek and Kang So-Yeon managed to stay honest despite their ups and downs, which eventually helped them find the connection they were looking for....

‘Attack on Titan‘ is a military action anime that is based on Hajime Isayama’s award-winning Japanese manga. The show revolves around an isolated island surrounded by Walls Rose, Sina, and Maria to protect the inhabitants from monstrous humanoid creatures called titans. However, when one of them falls, a young boy named Eren Yeager loses his mother in the vicious attack that follows. Devastated by the brutality that he sees, he vows never to stop until he eradicates every single titan from the face of the Earth....

Comedies in the 50s took a back seat to all other genres. In order to combat what was happening with the new tidal wave known as television, movie studios introduced the “bigger is better” code that would last through to the late sixties. It was the decade of large scale historical dramas, musicals, biblical epics – basically anything where you could fill a cinemascope screen and get people out of the house to see something they couldn’t see on the little box in the living room....

SPONSORED LINKS 1. Karate Kid (Series) & Next Karate Kid (1994) Now who wouldn’t want some self-protection techniques in a world where you might have to face bullies? While we can all hope for someone like Mr. Miyagi to come and rescue us in times of danger, it’s always good to have our own back and be prepared. All the four parts of ‘Karate Kid’ have a master named Mr. Miyagi who teaches his young student to go out there and face the world with the help of Karate....

SPONSORED LINKS There have been several great war movies that graced the screen for almost a century. Arguably, it is one of the most favorite genres and higher the demand, higher the supply. If some one comes up with a percentage of war movies produced, I won’t be shocked if the percentage is higher than many other genres. Movies like ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998), ‘Schindler’s List’ (1993) grace many all time great movies lists....

Danish legend Carl Theodor Dreyer blazed a controversial career throughout early cinematic history, his peak spanning from The Passion of Joan of Arc in 1928 all the way through to Gertrud in 1964. Challenging this enduring passion for the craft was wave after wave of critical backlash and commercial failure, with only two of his films finding their feet amidst both camps. Yet today, every single one of Dreyer’s films during this period are considered among the very finest ever made, climbing the same insurmountable mountain of praise as the likes of Andrei Tarkovsky and his comparably minimal filmography....

Charlton Heston, born John Charles Carter was one of the Hollywood stalwarts. He starred in over a hundred movies and made a name for himself both as an actor and as a political activist. Heston was an old school American who proceeded to become the president of the NRA before his death. A fine actor, known for his epic roles, here is a look at the list of top 12 Charlton Heston movies....

Raunchy, delightful, and humorous, Talia Osteen’s ‘Sex Appeal’ is a teen movie that focuses on a studious high school girl’s exploration of sexual pleasure. Avery Hansen-White (Mika Abdalla) is at the top of her academic game but quite clueless about lovemaking. Thus, she decides to develop an app to “get good at sex.” The Hulu romantic drama sees Avery choosing to practice foreplay with her best friend, Larson (Jake Short). She does this to get ready for her first time with her academically bright boyfriend, Casper (Mason Versaw)....

In October 2018, Lion Air flight 610 crashed minutes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia, killing all 189 people on board in a tragic accident. Another airline flying the same model had their flight crash in Ethiopia just months later. The ensuing investigation was centered around Boeing’s culpability in manufacturing faulty aircrafts and the ordeal the victims’ families had to go through. Garima Sethi, the wife of Lion Air flight 610’s Captain Bhavye Suneja, is featured on Netflix’s ‘Downfall: The Case Against Boeing....

Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ follows the intriguing story of Anna Sorokin, who sneaks into some of New York City’s glitziest circles by pretending to be a wealthy heiress. As her social circles grow, so do Anna’s ambitions, and she eventually embarks on a plan to open an art club (named after herself, no less) in the heart of the city. How that all turns out is explored in the miniseries’ tumultuous finale....

In NBC’s medical series ‘New Amsterdam,’ the New Amsterdam hospital is nothing but a haven for doctors and patients alike. The feeling of home and family Max brings to the hospital turn many lives around, including Dr. Lauren Bloom’s. As the head of the emergency department, Bloom’s efforts help Max’s attempts to reform the system. Even amid her professional brilliance, Bloom faces several challenges in her public life, ranging from addiction to familial issues....

Created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht, HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ charts the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant reign in the 1980s. It was called the “Showtime Era” for the fast-paced basketball the team was known for. The show picks up with the team ownership being sold to Jerry Buss in 1979, later becoming one of the most significant moments in Lakers’ history. Jerry turned the team around, ending with ten championships during his tenure....

‘The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window’ is one of the most potent satires of pop culture to have come out in recent years. It revolves around Anna Whitaker (Kristen Bell), a parody of all the female protagonists of these types of suspense thriller fiction. She lives alone in a big suburban house and spends her days mixing pills with drinks and staring out her window into the seemingly happy lives of her neighbors....

Titled ‘Racing Hearts,’ season 2 episode 1 of Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Affairs: Betrayed by Love’ chronicles the gruesome 1985 murder of Archie McFarland. Investigations revealed a shocking extramarital relationship between his wife and a younger man named Janos Kulcsar, who subsequently became the prime suspect in the case. Almost twenty-seven years later, a lengthy trial concluded in him being found guilty. Curious to know more about Janos? Here is everything we can tell you....

The sixth episode of ‘The Dropout’ marks the beginning of the end of Theranos as Elizabeth Holmes’ biotech startup begins to face major issues. So far, the threats faced by Holmes and Sunny Balwani were primarily external in nature. However, in episode 6, two employees of Theranos begin asking the right questions that lead them on the path to discovering the truth about the company’s fraudulent methods. Meanwhile, a head-strong reporter gets wind of the malpractices at Theranos and begins his own research....

While creating the ‘Star Wars’ universe, one of the sources that George Lucas and his collaborators seemingly used as inspiration is Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ novel series. So, the two franchises have quite a few elements in common. And that includes the presence of a narcotic substance known as the Spice. In the ‘Dune’ universe, the uses of Spice have been diversified due to the dogmatic transition of society and now encompasses even interstellar travels....

It is time to feel the need, the need for speed, once again with ‘Top Gun: Maverick‘. The sequel brings back Tom Cruise as Maverick, the hotshot naval air pilot, who is not afraid to push his aircraft, and himself to the limit, while engaging enemies, or training for war. The sequel sees Maverick testing himself again, determined to keep flying. He trains a new crop of pilots, among whom is Rooster, the son of his late partner, Goose....