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The twentieth season of the successful and highly popular reality show singing competition ‘American Idol’ is the fifth season to air on the ABC network, following its revival. Even after so many years since its debut in 2002, the show is considered one of the most prestigious and sought-after competitions for musical talents across the country to showcase their talent to millions of viewers across the world. Since season 19 was filmed entirely in California, with contestants traveling from different states with an aim to win the prestigious title, you might be wondering if that’s the case for season 20 as well....

A spin-off of The CW’s ‘Nancy Drew,’ ‘Tom Swift’ is a mystery show based on the ‘Tom Swift’ book series by Edward Stratemeyer AKA Victor Appleton. Created by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Noga Landau, and Cameron Johnson, the drama series revolves around the titular character, who is a billionaire thanks to his extraordinarily inventive mind. Tom Swift has the world at his feet until his father disappears out of the blue. So, he is pulled into a dangerous set of adventures involving some mysterious conspiracies and unfathomable phenomena....

The relevance of a realistic ending is way too underrated in mainstream cinema. Most movies sugarcoat their material and provide answers to viewers that are far too easy to digest. Some filmmakers make excellent use of this but more often than not, it takes away the point and leaves audiences with very little to chew on even after the credits have rolled out. Many mainstream directors make use of plot twists but most of them seem blatantly convoluted for mere shock value....

SPONSORED LINKS Once upon a time, there were dial-up internet connections and those nostalgic chat rooms where people used to explore the possibilities of an alternate love life in the virtual world. Though its evokes lost memories of a bygone era, the 1998 romantic comedy ‘You’ve Got Mail’ still instills the same “butterflies in your stomach” sort of feelings in romantics. Directed by Nora Ephron and co-written by Delia Ephron and Nora Ephron, ‘You’ve Got Mail’ is the story of Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly (Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan), two people who fall in love through online chat without realizing that they are cut-throat business rivals in the actual world....

The frustrating truth about life being short can put those who think of it in a bad mood. There is so much to do, and it is impossible to do it all. In the end, we must learn to accept and find joy in each and every thing we were able to accomplish, howsoever tiny an achievement it may be. In order to do so, one must be able to appreciate the value of what they have....

Bloodsuckers have been a part of the silver screen since ages now. All of these vampire characters were developed on some common ground but also exhibited uniqueness of their own. Vampire movies were a great trend back in the day when such movies just kept coming one after the other. But slowly, they reached saturation and slowed down a little. The only vampire movies we see now are the ones with shiny skins and good intentions....

SPONSORED LINKS 20. Pretty in Pink (1986) Andie (Molly Ringwald) is not that popular in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy, Blane. He is rich and popular, but can the two worlds meet? Written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, “Pretty in Pink” perfectly capture the social and family problems of teenage girls in the 80s....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Shaman King’ is an adventure-shounen anime that centers upon a fictional world where individuals with extraordinary ability to communicate with supernatural entities are known as shamans. Every 500 years, a tournament is organized to find the new Shaman King, who will be given a chance to shape the world as he deems fit using the mysterious powers of the Great Spirit. You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, hopes to participate in the competition and achieve the sought-after title that has inspired generations of Shamans like him....

SPONSORED LINKS Guy Ritchie is a filmmaker who has a unique vision for crime and action films as we have seen throughout his career. His movies are brilliantly shot and stylishly edited, giving them an unparalleled look and feel. Ritchie’s distinctive aesthetics makes us eagerly wait for his next project, and he is one of those directors who never really disappoint. ‘The Gentlemen‘ sees the acclaimed British director collaborating with Matthew McConaughey for the first time, with the latter playing the role of Mickey Pearson, the kingpin of a marijuana empire in London....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Paul Hoen, ‘Zombies’ is a fantasy musical movie that is based on David Light & Joseph Raso’s ‘Zombies & Cheerleaders.’ The 2018 movie is set in Seabrook, where half the residents were turned into zombies fifty years before the events in the film. Thanks to specially created bracelets, the zombies can control their hunger for brains. The movie starts when the high school students from Zombietown transfer to the human high school called Seabrook High....

SPONSORED LINKS Even though the world doesn’t depend on superheroes as in the old says, things were quite different when DC first launched Superman. The superhero with alien roots went on to become one of the most popular icons of American national pride as well as a symbol the U.S. led globalization. Superman’s publication can be considered as one of the greatest watershed moments in the 20th-century entertainment. Any superhero character which released after that carried shades of Superman stereotype behind their masks and gowns....

ABC’s ’20/20: Gone Girl’ follows the tale of the couple at the center of the media-claimed titular case, along with how the authorities dismissed their disturbing home invasion and kidnapping encounter as a hoax referencing the plot of a popular fictional novel and movie. As a result, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn had to face an ordeal like no other, leading them to strive to rebuild their own lives under scrutiny while helping others do the same....

Created by Tim Federle, Disney+’s ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series‘ is a mockumentary musical drama series that has had a significant impact on teen culture since its debut in 2019. It is inspired by the ‘High School Musical’ movie franchise. The television show takes place at a fictitious version of East High School, situated in Salt Lake City, Utah, and centers on a group of young theater fanatics who participate in their school’s production of ‘High School Musical: The Musical....

TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ is an interesting show that offers its audience a peek into the lives of several cross-border couples. A spin-off of the popular show, ’90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ follows international couples that meet each other for the first time after getting to know each other online. People from two very different backgrounds navigating their relationship and deciding whether or not they plan to settle down together makes the show an exciting watch....

The 19th episode of ‘Attack on Titan‘ season 4 begins with Zeke falling from the wall after getting stuck by Anti-Titan Mobile Artillery launched by General Magath. However, it is soon revealed that Beast Titan survives the violent blow near its nape. Meanwhile, Eren’s Founding Titan struggles with Galliard’s Jaw Titan and Reiner’s Armored Titan. However, when Zeke is about to let out his feared scream to turn people who have consumed his spinal fluid into Titans, Colt begs him to spare Falco’s life....

SPONSORED LINKS Scooby Doo is one of the most recognizable television characters of all time. I practically grew up with Hanna-Barbara’s animated Great Dane, and the stories surrounding his close friends and him as they went about solving mysteries had me head over heels when I was a kid. The animation was beautifully hand-drawn, the plots and their go-abouts were both imaginative and intriguing, and though I don’t find the television show very funny today, I used to think it was downright hilarious in my younger years....

SPONSORED LINKS Movies are probably the most extravagantly used artform in the contemporary world. Their visual lucidity, generally conventional formatting and engaging dialogues make them a very genuine representation of thematic conveyance. But as the art engages in self-indulgence, striving to be a more refined version of itself, with the progression of time, it develops a sense of elusiveness. This, unfortunately in most cases is a distancing factor for the attachment between cinema and the masses, who look at art not to appreciate it but to enjoy it....

‘WeCrashed’ follows the tumultuous journey of shared workspace company WeWork and its intrepid co-founder and CEO, Adam Neumann. The show delves into his relationship with Rebekah and how the couple empowered each other with their wild fantasies of “uplifting the world’s consciousness.” The miniseries ends on a disastrous note, with Neumann being ousted from his company and his “golden parachute” — a $1.7 billion buyout package he is expecting — in jeopardy....

Glenn Close is an American actress, film producer, and singer. She started her career with Broadway musicals and stage shows for more than two decades. She then starred in a movie in 1982, whose success earned her Academy Award nominations for the best supporting role. As of today, Glenn Close has 6 Academy Award nominations and is one of the most revered actresses of her time. She has received country music’s highest honor, an induction into The Country Music Hall Of Fame....

Created by Smriti Mundhra, Netflix’s ‘Indian Matchmaking‘ gives the viewers an insight into the process that several Indians undergo when selecting their spouses. The Indian reality show follows Sima Taparia, a matchmaker from Mumbai, India, who tries her best to help the cast members find the one they want. People within and outside India trust the marriage consultant in hopes of finding a suitable life partner. Season 1 of the series premiered in 2020, and several cast members captivated the viewers with their stories and decisions....