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‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ follows the prolific attorney Mickey Haller, who works out of the back of his signature Lincoln automobile on the streets of LA. Our hero is forced to come out of hiatus when his recently murdered colleague bequeaths his entire legal practice to Mickey. Unfortunately, that’s not all that Jerry leaves behind, and Mickey finds himself embroiled in some mysterious and deadly affairs. It soon becomes clear that the murderous forces behind Jerry’s death are now after Mickey....

‘Slow Horses’ follows the less-than-spectacular team of British intelligence agents of Slough House. MI5’s lackluster sister agency is where agents who have made career-ending mistakes are sent while their competent counterparts remain at the central headquarters and take care of “important matters.” However, the Slow Horses of Slough House never seem too far from the action, and the kidnapping of young Hassan Ahmed lands them in the eye of the storm....

SPONSORED LINKS Horror movies like ‘The Conjuring’ aren’t a rarity. What is rare though is how well ‘The Conjuring’ pulls off an age-old horror formula. I mean haven’t we seen a family, a haunted house, paranormal investigators/priests, exorcism and all in many previous horror movies. But the difference and the originality lies in its execution. ‘The Conjuring’, which claims to be based on true events, is one the few movies in this genre where no bloody violence, obscenity, nudity or foul languages are used and still manages to thoroughly entertain you....

All cinema has found sustenance in reels, yet few remain etched in the minds of movie watchers. 17 years into the new millennium, cinema has its silver screen darlings, directorial mavericks and a handful of truly great cinema. The rest, is forgotten. There is but an infinite edifice that may be erected to honor well acclaimed cinema of the 21 Century that has slipped into oblivion. We shall set our sights towards the 15, that perhaps deserve to be watched a tiny bit more than the others....

‘Nisekoi’ is an entertaining harem, romance comedy anime. The story follows Raku Ichijou, who hails from the Yakuza family and currently is the sole heir to the ‘throne’. Raku has a pendant with a lock whose key is with the girl who has to part ways. That girl was a childhood best friend of Raku’s. Now that Raku is a teen, he does not have any interest in his family business and wants to do nothing with his Yakuza heritage....

SPONSORED LINKS Many would still recall Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Snowpiercer’ as one of the finest pieces of post-apocalyptic cinema. Inspired by the movie, a new TV show of the same name is also here, promising an equal amount of action, grit, and sci-fi melodrama. Both have a very distinct story that centers around the lives of the passengers of a train, which circumnavigates the icy ruins of a destroyed world. While the rich people of the train have the time of their lives, the poor struggle to survive in the impoverished conditions of its tail....

If you love sci-fi shows, then there is one thing you have in common with Netflix. In the plethora of content that it releases every month, the streaming service seems especially invested in the sci-fi genre. In its latest offering, ‘Another Life’, it has ‘Battlestar Galactica’ star, Katee Sackhoff, play the role of a woman who leads a team of astronauts into deep space to discover the origins of a strange alien tech that has made its home on Earth....

Netflix’s ‘Selling Sunset‘ is an exciting TV show that follows several high-profile real estate agents who work at the Oppenheim Group. As the business of real estate is quite thriving in the Los Angeles area, the agents who feature on the show lead extravagant lives. Moreover, while it is exciting to watch them balance their personal and professional commitments, the Netflix production makes things even more entertaining by showcasing a bit of drama and romance....

In the third episode of ‘Ascendance of a Bookworm’ season 3, titled ‘The Dedication Ceremony and Spring Arrives,’ Ferdinand assigns Myne a bodyguard to keep her safe at all times. The protagonist finally gets to return home and be with her family after staying at the Cathedral for several weeks. Later, Ferdinand informs Myne’s family that she will be adopted when she turns ten or get executed because of her uncontrollable powers....

As Hulu’s ‘Candy’ takes a deep dive into the disturbingly true events surrounding Betty Gore’s June 1980 death, several aspects of her life are coming back into the spotlight. These include not just the fact that she was worried she might be pregnant for the third time but also that her infant daughter was at home when she was heinously hacked to death — 41 times — by Candance “Candy” Montgomery....

Netflix’s ‘Car Masters: Rust to Riches’ is a popular automotive reality television series, particularly among car enthusiasts. The focus of the show is on a skilled team of mechanics employed by Mark Towle in his Temecula, California-based Gotham Garage. Over the years, Gotham Garage has constructed a variety of props for film and television productions and has branched out into the field of automobile restoration projects. In every episode, the group of mechanics obtain vintage, worn-out cars for less money and gives them a modernized transformation by changing them into whole new vehicles....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. Red (2010) Based on a comic book series, the film’s name is actually an acronym which stands for Retired, Extremely Dangerous. The movie stars Bruce Willis as Frank Moses a retired CIA Black Ops agent. The plot follows the ennui that grips his life until an assassination squad is sent to kill him. This gets the old legend back in the game and he uncovers a plot that is characteristic of the portrayal of the CIA – a massive conspiracy and a cover-up that involves the Vice President himself....

‘The Girl from Plainville’ centers around the relationship between Conrad Roy III and Michelle Carter, following the events surrounding the former’s tragic death by suicide. The Hulu miniseries also details Michelle’s tumultuous journey following Conrad’s passing when it is found that she urged him to kill himself. Episode 5 finds the young woman at a strange crossroads, living in the aftermath of her boyfriend’s death while everyone in school speculates about her involvement in the tragedy....

Directed by Baz Luhrmann, ‘Elvis’ is a biographical film that revolves around the life and career of Elvis Presley, the “King” of Rock and Roll music. The biopic opens a window to know more about the famed singer’s relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker. In real life, Tom was one of Elvis’ biggest support systems, personally and professionally. Tom Hanks, a two-time Academy Award winner and one of the greatest actors of his generation, portrays Tom in the musical film....

‘Block Party’ is a comedy movie about a young woman named Keke McQueen (Antoinette Robertson). After graduating from Harvard at 23, Keke is ready to move on from Grand Rapids, Michigan, her hometown, and get her dream job in Atlanta. However, she learns that her grandma Janice (Margaret Avery) is showing early signs of dementia. To help her grandmother, Keke puts her career on hold and travels back to Grand Rapids to save her grandma’s annual block party, called Summer Sizzle....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth, and James Richardson, ‘Britannia‘ is a fantasy historical drama series that takes place in 43 AD, when the Roman Army returns to destroy the Celtic heart of Britannia. It is a mysterious land ruled and inhabited by warrior women and powerful creatures who can access the powerful forces of the underworld. Starring David Morrissey, Kelly Reilly, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, and other impressive actors, the series is loved by the audiences because of its captivating visuals and intense action....

‘Euphoria‘ features an ensemble of complex characters who are each fighting their own battles and dealing with their own troubles. In the second season, a series of unfortunate events leads Fezco and Ashtray to encounter a young drug addict and stripper named Faye (Chloe Cherry). Soon, Faye inadvertently becomes a part of the duo’s day-to-day life, and her casual screen presence has made viewers fall in love with the character....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Rocket Boys’ is a Hindi-language historical series created by Nikkhil Advani. It shines a light on the friendship between two extraordinary men that changed the course of history in India – Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai. Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, Regina Cassandra, Rajit Kapoor, and Saba Azad appear in prominent roles. The series uses comedy to narrate an important chapter in India’s scientific development. If you are planning on watching the series, you might be interested in knowing all that we have to share!...

In July 2016, a former pastor named James Flanders was sentenced to prison for killing Marie Carlson, a 37-year-old mother of two adorable girls, in October 2011. The authorities relentlessly investigated, ultimately finding circumstantial evidence that connected James to the case. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: Secrets on the Emerald Coast’ focuses on Marie’s life and the circumstances surrounding her death. It also features an interview with Jeff Carlson, Marie’s ex-husband and the father of her first child....

The Chernobyl disaster that occurred in Ukraine in April 1986 remains the worst nuclear accident in history, leading to several deaths and long-lasting effects in the area. HBO’s ‘Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes’ now delves into the incident through recently discovered footage and features interviews of people who lived to tell the tale. Lyudmilla Ignatenko was the wife of Vasily Ignatenko, a firefighter who lost his life during the disaster. However, Lyudmilla survived and shared her story in ‘Voices from Chernobyl,’ a 1997 book....