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While a lot of reality dating productions inadvertently end up setting unrealistic expectations with their over-the-top concepts, Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum U.S.’ is an undeniable outlier. After all, following in the footsteps of the successful Australian original, it revolves around a set of individuals on the autism spectrum as they navigate romance in the most authentic way imaginable. This series actually even tackles the fallacies around their lives to make it as enlightening as it is heartening....

One of the most potent plot devices in the romance genre is the enemies-to-lovers trope. It has resulted in many hits like ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘10 Things I Hate About You’. Netflix itself has greatly benefited from it through the relationships portrayed in its TV shows like ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Never Have I Ever’ and ‘Sex Education’. The thing about these movies and shows is that the trope works extremely well because of the convincing characters and enough common ground for them to set aside their differences and fall in love....

French cinema’s pre-Nouvelle Vague directors often eclipse the creatively rampant artists who emerged during the 1960s, though a curious oddity who worked through both periods and beyond is Robert Bresson, a man famous for his express simplicity and nuanced command of eliciting human emotion. An undeniably attractive quality of his work are the short running times all of his movies come packaged with, few ever taking above 90 minutes and some even stooping below 70....

When Menudo, a boy band, was created by Edgardo Diaz in 1977, nobody imagined the kind of meteoric fame they would hit in the years after. The boy band’s music was a hit with teenage girls, and the group had 32 members over twenty years. HBO Max’s ‘Menudo: Forever Young’ details the band’s rise through the years and the numerous allegations of sexual abuse against Edgardo by former members. Roy Rossello, who was in the band during the 1980s, came forward with his story in 2014, more than two decades later....

As the title suggests, CBS’ ’48 Hours: The Suzanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems’ explores the 2020 disappearance of Suzanne Morphew, which continues to baffle the authorities to this day. After all, what makes this matter so bizarre is that it includes not just spy pens and infidelity but also a plastic needle cap, tranquilizers, and a chipmunk alibi that no one ever saw coming. Now, if you’re curious to know more about Suzanne, her experiences, the different theories within this investigation, and who could likely be responsible, we’ve got the details for you....

Long-time viewers of ‘Big Timber’ would know that Kevin Wenstob’s logging empire is nothing short of grand. With claims that spread over acres and acres of mountain land and a mill that produces thousands of dollars worth of top-quality wood, Kevin and Sarah Fleming’s company, Wenstob Timber, is one of Vancouver Island’s last family-run sawmills. Nevertheless, it is impossible for the family to run the entire operation by themselves, and Kevin is supported by a dedicated crew that is always at his beck and call....

I will start this off with a bit of personal insight. You know what the fundamental difference between a villain and a bad guy is? I say, a hero. It’s a rather unbecoming sort of dichotomy if you ask me, but let’s try to look at it within the confines of what this writeup is about: comic books. Do you remember a single popular hero or villain that has existed in isolation, without the presence of the other?...

A revival of the eponymous celebrity series, ‘Love Island’ is a British dating reality show that involves a bunch of singles AKA Islanders gathering in a villa for a few weeks, who must find romantic connections amongst themselves. During their stay, voting takes place, and couples are eliminated one by one, while other singles enter the villa to try and make life more difficult for them. Amidst all these challenges, some pairs blossom while others can’t stop bickering and often end up separated....

Helmed by Guy Ritchie, ‘Snatch’ is a 2000 crime comedy movie with high tension, eccentric characters, and a convoluted story. Chronicling the stinking criminal underworld of London, the narrative follows two interconnected narrative strands, with Turkish (Jason Statham) and Tommy (Stephen Graham) at the intersection. A group of thugs dressed up as Orthodox Jews obtain a massive haul from a heist in Antwerp – an 86-carat piece of diamond. While the jewel keeps changing hands, Turkish and Tommy walk into a demanding deal with crime boss Brick Top....

‘Severance’ follows Mark Scout, an employee of the Lumon Industries who finds himself at the center of a grave conspiracy. Mark and his colleagues have undergone a process known as “severance” that separates their work and personal memories. While Mark is aware of the producer, all is not what it seems at Lumon. Mark crosses paths with Petey, a former employee of Lumon who could be the key to Mark finding all the answers he seeks....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ episode 7, titled ‘Invisible Man,’ pits Jerry Buss against a difficult challenge as he tries to keep the LA Lakers afloat financially while dealing with the head coach situation. The team’s early bright form under interim Head Coach Paul Westhead has started to fade, and concerns are raised over his abilities to lead the team to the playoffs. Meanwhile, Jerry West tries to convince Buss to hire a new coach to keep the team in playoffs contention....

SPONSORED LINKS Cameron Diaz is one of those actresses who just burst onto the screen completely out of the blue and suddenly become a marketable star. Following her debut in ‘The Mask (1994)’, she has gone on to do many different kinds of films, but is mostly known for her roles in comedies. After going through her entire filmography, I tried my best to judge her skills as an actress. Diaz has very good comedic timing, and is able to elicit a laugh out of the audience with just her on screen presence....

SPONSORED LINKS Provocation is an art; one that demands a strong singular vision and the audacity to defy conventions and evoke the most fiercely powerful emotions from the viewers. Many provocateurs like Lars Von Trier, Gaspar Noe, Yorgos Lanthimos and the great Michael Haneke have perfected this art, and their fiercely authoritative, singular visions have placed them a level above most contemporary auteurs. 12. Funny Games (1997) A stone cold classic, Michael Haneke’s infuriatingly provocative, frighteningly hilarious thriller is a film that invites, engages its audience before torturing them in ways so frustratingly manipulative and absurdly shocking that you begin to question the meaning behind all those “thrillers” you’ve seen your whole life....

SPONSORED LINKS 5. Poldark (2015 – 2019) Set in the late eighteenth century in England, ‘Poldark’ is based on the eponymous novel series by Winston Graham. The series follows the return of the titular Ross Poldark to his Cornish home after fighting in the American War of Independence, only to find his entire world upended. His father is dead, his inherited estate is in shambles, and the love of his life has been betrothed to another man – his cousin at that....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Sammi Cohen, ‘Crush’ is a heartwarming coming-of-age movie on Hulu. It follows Paige, a lesbian high schooler who has a long-time crush on her popular classmate Gabriela AKA Gabi. Despite being a poor athlete, the former joins the school track team to impress Gabi but finds herself unexpectedly falling for her twin sister AJ. However, trouble ensues when an anonymous graffiti artist arrives and jeopardizes both Paige’s love life and her dream of getting into art school....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix’s iconic watermark acts as a metaphor for the streaming giant’s ever-increasing grip on the entertainment content we consume everyday. The streamer has been able to spread its wings far and wide in terms of memorable original content, be it films or television shows. And, as their reputation and oeuvre started getting stronger, they also started taking risks such as spending huge chunks of money on originals. In terms of films, starting with their first global release ‘Beasts Of No Nation‘ (2015), Netflix showed that they mean business and are not afraid to push the boundaries while experimenting with new themes and untold stories....

’90 Day Fiancé UK’ brings the popular ’90 Day Fiancé’ franchise to the United Kingdom as the spinoff series now revolves around UK citizens looking for love beyond their country’s borders. The show follows the lives of such cross-border couples, as the foreign partners move their entire lives to the UK, hoping to make their relationships flourish. Still, with only a few days on their hands, ironing out the differences in habits, cultures, and customs would not be easy....

Gathering a team of participants from some of television’s most popular series, MTV’s ‘All Star Shore‘ is a one of its kind party competition reality show. While the contestants are taken from well-renowned franchises like ‘Geordie Shore,’ ‘Love Is Blind,’ ‘Love Island,’ ‘The Circle,’ and others, they are brought to a shore house to party the holidays away. However, their performances in several party-themed challenges determine their survival chances, while the last one standing gets offered a hefty cash prize....

Nothing beats the feeling of the wind blowing your hairs up and kissing your cheeks, intoxicating you with a feeling of liberation that is too hard to put into words. Bikes are not just mere vehicles. They are an attitude. A feeling. Cinema has not produced a great number of films that managed to reflect this feeling but there are a few surprisingly good ones, most of which are cult classics of the outlaw biker genre....

‘Big Timber’ allows viewers an insight into the workings of the logging industry on Vancouver Island. Wenstob Timber Resources is one of the last family-run sawmills in the area. The reality show documents how the Wenstobs and those around them navigate their business. Fans also get to see how the workers tackle the problems that they come across while working on the mountainous terrain. The job is as risky as it seems, with loggers traversing dangerous areas to harvest quality timber....