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Created by Natalia Klein, the Brazilian series ‘Maldivas’ brings elements of comedy-drama and mystery together to present its dramatic tale of genealogies. The Netflix show centers upon Liz, whose mother died under mysterious circumstances, and following the trail of the past, she heads to Rio de Janeiro. Liz moves into a posh condo community, where she meets its quirky residents and begins investigating them. Most of the show unfolds in Rio de Janeiro, presenting great visuals of the beaches....

Directed by Kat Coiro, ‘Marry Me’ is a musical romantic drama film based on the eponymous graphic novel by Bobby Crosby. It follows Latin pop sensation Kat Valdez, who learns that her partner Bastian – also a musical star – cheated on her. She finds out about the infidelity only moments before their wedding, which is set to take place in the presence of millions of fans and is supposed to be live-streamed as well....

Directed by Charles and Daniel Kinnane, Netflix’s sports film ‘Home Team’ revolves around Sean Payton, the New Orleans Saints head coach who coaches his son’s football team following his suspension from the NFL. Based on a true story, the film progresses through the challenges Payton faces to turn the football team competitive and hard-working. The engaging sports drama in the film is accompanied by appealing locations that include cityscape to football fields....

SPONSORED LINKS Octavia Spencer is an actor who has been proving her mettle for quite some time now, and with roles in films like ‘Snowpiercer’, ‘Hidden Figures‘, and ‘The Shape Of Water‘, a project with her in the lead is something we all have been waiting for. This is exactly what Apple TV+ delivers with its new crime-drama TV series ‘Truth Be Told’. Along with her, we also get to see Aaron Paul and Lizzy Caplan in other important roles in the series....

As the studios grow in size, their movies also get bigger. And so does the size and number of flops. It is shameful how Hollywood studios continue to put more focus on money-making than producing great screenplays. And the results are revealing. In the 21st century alone studio have lost billions of dollars at the box-office. Here is the list of 14 biggest box office flops of the 21st century. Note: Only US box office was considered to determine the losses....

Romance is often linked with comedy or drama. But nothing can be more exciting and intoxicating than romance at its darkest and most morbid. Love can be a wildly fascinating theme to explore, but very few films have peeled off the darkest layers of this tender most human emotion. It might be our voyeuristic pleasure as cinephiles but to watch something dark and disturbing that isn’t, in reality, happening to us is a peculiar nature ingrained in human beings....

The many superfluous and agitated conversations one has the chance to be witness to if one holds even the mildest of interests in the pizzazz and glamour of the Academy Awards cannot be, in any overt manifestation, nimbly recounted. It’s a mirage of insightful observations and a scintillating parley of the innumerable foibles of the Academy membership that from the perspective of one possessing proximity to said tête-à-tête would reveal to be little more than a congregation of fanatics seeking complacency in their self-aggrandizing and largely ill-informed opinions....

SPONSORED LINKS Police procedural shows have come a long way from their inception. Though they suffer a sort of fatigue after the first wave due to proliferation of mediocre genre shows, they reinvented themselves as complex, and multilayered psycho dramas with detectives reeling under moral ambiguity. In the course of the transformation, such shows incorporate tropes of comedy, drama and adventure in an ingenious way to keep the genre enthusiasts on the edges of their seats....

If you are intrigued to know more about the life of a cross-border couple, TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ would be right up your alley as it offers a no holds barred look into the lives of a few US citizens who are engaged to foreign nationals. The reality show documents the experiences of the foreign partners as they land on US soil, although the K-1 visa compels them to marry within 90 days or face deportation....

Netflix’s ‘Single’s Inferno‘ is a South Korean reality dating series that is as bold and dramatic as it is cozy and romantic, meaning that it’s absolutely perfect for a binge-watch at any time. However, there was one unique and fascinating pairing in the production that had no complex issues (which sadly led to a lot less screentime), but they had all the wit and vibrancy. They were the ever-lovable Kim Jun-Sik and An Yea-Won, so now, if you wish to know more about their romantic involvement and precisely where they stand today, we’ve got most of the details for you....

SPONSORED LINKS Yasmine Rabeea’s charm and wit made her a fan favorite participant in season 1 of ‘Lovestruck High.’ Although she initially struck up a connection with Max, her fate changed when the newcomer, Andre Alexis Jr, chose her as one of the people he would like to attend camp with. Interestingly, Yasmine and Alexis did not take long to get comfortable with each other, making fans question if they are still together....

SPONSORED LINKS Being a binge-watcher and couch-dweller myself, Thriller TV Series have been on my radar for quite a while now. We’ve had an umpteen number of Thriller TV series, though not specific only to this very genre but generalised all over. The versatility of the plot varies between gory and romantic, scary or comic, at differing levels of their script fidelity, from one TV series to another. Based on the different kind of audiences that we are, we possess a multifaceted taste in various sub-genres of thrillers....

Hulu’s ‘Aftershock’ portrays the state of maternal mortality in the United States. The film begins with the life and death of Shamony Gibson, whose death after childbirth led her partner and her mother to become a part of the movement that works to stop this endemic from claiming more lives. The documentary moves further with the story of Amber Rose Isaac’s death and her partner, Bruce McIntyre’s quest to get justice for her while also working to create a safe space for childbirth in his community....

Josephine Decker’s teen romance film ‘The Sky is Everywhere’ centers around the grief-stricken world of Lennie, who struggles with loneliness upon her elder sister Bailey’s death. After Bailey’s untimely demise, Lennie confronts the lack of emotional support to cope with her loss. As she fights the hardships of life and grief, she comes across Toby, Bailey’s boyfriend. Their acquaintance suddenly grows into a companionship, as they start to seek comfort in each other....

Hulu’s ‘Pam & Tommy’ introduces a variety of iconic celebrities from the 1990s, using some interesting methods in an attempt to depict them accurately. From the titular couple to famous talk show host Jay Leno, the show is graced by versions of some very familiar faces. There is also talk of the iconic founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, who is seemingly good friends with Pamela, making an appearance on the show....

‘The Dropout’ tells the riveting true story of a scandal brewing inside the medical-tech startup company Theranos, led by Standford dropout Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried). The series, created by Elizabeth Meriwether, is based on the ABC Audio podcast of the same name from Rebecca Jarvis. In Elizabeth’s quest to start her own company and become a billionaire, her paths cross with Sunny Balwani, a software engineer and businessman, who quickly becomes her closest confidant....

HBO’s comedy series ‘The Rehearsal’ centers around creator Nathan Fielder, who meets several individuals to help them do a respective action of significance. Fielder sets up rehearsals for the individuals to practice the distinct actions so that they can identify and understand the best possible way to do them. In addition, Fielder rehearses his interactions with the people he helps rehearsing to identify the best ways to communicate with them. As the show progresses, the viewers get exposed to the ambiguities revolving around the concept of reality, making one intrigued to know whether Fielder’s creation is scripted or not....

Directed by Rick Jacobson, ‘The Royal Treatment’ is a romantic drama movie on Netflix. The story revolves around Isabella AKA Izzy, a feisty young hairdresser in New York. When Prince Thomas of Lavania visits New York for his engagement party, his royal aide Walter accidentally calls Izzy to give the prince a haircut. Thomas is amazed by Izzy’s brutal honesty and gets her appointed as the hair and makeup artist for his upcoming wedding....

Netflix’s comedy series ‘Man vs Bee’ revolves around Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson), a house sitter who looks after Christian and Nina’s mansion when the couple goes on a vacation. As Trevor starts his house sitting, a bee commences to disturb him. The show progresses through Trevor’s attempts to kill the bee as the insect becomes the reason behind the damages caused to the mansion, threatening his job. As Atkinson’s portrayal of the realistic character captivates us, the viewers may want to know whether Trevor is based on a real person or the actor’s iconic character, Mr....

In 1989, James Dean became one of the six suspects that got swept up during an investigation into Helen Wilson’s murder a few years prior. But the interrogation that eventually led to the confessions has since been criticized for how it was carried out. HBO’s ‘Mind Over Murder’ chronicles the complex case and how James and five others were sent to prison for a crime they didn’t commit, all based on allegedly coerced confessions....