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Every relationship involves an incredible amount of trust and understanding between the individuals, but what matters most is their willingness to always choose one another. The true motives for the same, though, often get blurred owing to mere physical attraction these days, which is why the concept of Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ is so fascinating. After all, it follows romance-ready singles — like Odacchi and Nanako from the Japanese version — as they date and get engaged without ever meeting in person....

SPONSORED LINKS 20. Pearl Harbor (2001) Based on the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, this film aims to strike the right balance between a love story and a war story. During the bombings, two childhood friends are caught up in the events that draw the US into the WWII. They both start to have feelings for the same woman after enlisting themselves into the army. Read More: Best Movies of 1993...

The 2019 TV movie ‘Deadly Hollywood Obsession’ is a film directed by Daniel Ringey and written by Patrick Roberts. The film centers around Casey Wright, a school teacher who is great at her job and quickly becomes the favorite of all her students. A famous Hollywood star called Sam Austin sends his son Jack to Casey’s school, and soon enough she becomes his favorite teacher as well. Things go pretty well at first, but one fine day Casey comes across a woman who pretends to be an acquaintance of Sam’s who is here to collect Jack after school....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ reaches the climax of its debut season by setting up a classic underdog final between the LA Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. In the sixth and deciding game of the 1980 NBA Finals, the Lakers are without their talismanic captain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and power forward Spencer Haywood. As a result, every member of the team must rise to the occasion and perform beyond their capability to win the game and the championship....

Based on Jane Austen’s unfinished manuscript of the same name, ‘Sanditon’ is a period drama TV series by creator Andrew Davies. It follows Charlotte Heywood, a young lady who arrives in the newly developed seaside resort in Sanditon, to gain exciting new experiences. However, soon she encounters the not-so-naive residents and gets involved in the secrets they hide. One of the inhabitants is Sidney Parker, who falls deeply in love with Charlotte despite a rocky start....

‘Drive My Car’ makes the best use of its lengthy runtime (2 hours 59 minutes) and tells the story that is complete, hauntingly beautiful, and complex. After almost every shot, the camera lingers on characters, stretching out the scenes for maximum effect. ‘Drive My Car’ is predominantly based on Haruki Murakami’s namesake short story from the 2014 collection ‘Men without Women.’ While developing the project, director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’) realized that the original short story doesn’t have enough material for a feature-length production, so he added sections from two other stories from ‘Men without Women’: ‘Scheherazade’ and ‘Kino....

During the 1920s, it seemed like Wanda had it all: great looks, a fantastic job, and what seemed like a steady relationship. However, while things appeared okay on the surface, it all changed after she began having an affair, eventually leading her to kill someone. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: Kill The Competition’ features Wanda’s case as one of three stories in the episode. So, let’s find out what happened to her in the end then, shall we?...

‘Black Crab’ (known as ‘Svart Krabba’ in Swedish) is a post-apocalyptic war drama movie directed by Adam Berg. It follows Caroline Edh, a speed skater who joins a group of soldiers on a top-secret mission. Amidst the war-torn landscape, Edh and the soldiers must skate across a frozen sea to deliver a package that could change the tide of the war. The complex and action-packed film deals with various themes and ideas that will make viewers wonder whether the story is inspired by any real events....

Hulu’s ‘Conversations with Friends’ is an impactful romantic drama series that follows Frances and Bobbi, two students of Trinity College Dublin, who meet a talented writer named Melissa before their final year. As they get further involved in her social circles, Frances gets attracted to Melissa’s husband Nick. Their growing closeness soon starts impacting their lives and makes all four of them question their understanding of love, friendship, and marriage....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘She Will’ is a British horror movie that revolves around Veronica, who moves to a healing retreat after a double mastectomy. But little does she know that the place where she stays harbors a dark secret. Written and directed by Charlotte Colbert, the 2021 psychological thriller film features some impressive performances from a talented group of actors and actresses, including Alice Krige, Kota Eberhardt, Malcolm McDowell, Amy Manson, and Rupert Everett....

Gavin O’Connor’s sports film ‘Warrior’ centers around Tommy (Tom Hardy) and Brendan Conlon (Joel Edgerton), two estranged brothers who enter the same mixed martial arts competition to turn their lives around. While Tommy deals with the responsibilities of his late brother-in-arms’ family, Brendan struggles with the mortgage of his house. Both of them enter into the tournament to fulfill their responsibilities. Along with enthralling MMA action, the film also offers a moving drama that revolves around a turbulent family....

It was reportedly back in 1892 when pirate Captain Gregory Dwargstof buried around 150 cans filled with gold coins amid the Alaskan wilderness, but just two of them have been located until now. Hoping to change this, however, is a Mayor as well as the team of elite experts he carefully assembled, all in an undeniable effort to bring about lasting positive changes in the same region. This treasure hunt is precisely what Netflix’s ‘Pirate Gold of Adak Island‘ chronicles, making it a documentary-style reality series that is as powerful as it is emotional and captivating....

In season 2 episode 4 of ‘Raised by Wolves,’ titled ‘Control,’ The Trust’s attack against Marcus (Travis Fimmel) and his followers leaves collateral damage, which forces Mother to make a hard choice. Father awakens something ancient. Marcus loses his powers while the remnants of Decima’s (Kim Engelbrecht) past are wrenched away from her. Here is everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Raised by Wolves’ season 2 episode 4....

History Channel’s ‘Alone‘ is a reality series wherein the contestants try to stay alive, on their own, in some of the most extreme and imperiled areas around the globe. By following the self-documented daily struggles of 10 self-proclaimed survivalists as they dwell in the wilderness for as long as possible using only a limited amount of resources, this series is as clever as it is terrifying. So now that it’s been a while since the installment came to an end, let’s look back and discern what the winner of season 7, Roland Welker, is up to today, shall we?...

Tony Busgallop’s psychological thriller drama ‘Servant’ is as dreamy and elusive as grounded. The story unfolds in real-time, backed by a cerebral score, witty dialogues, and detailed character sketches. The sixth episode, titled ‘Fish,’ already shows a live demonstration of Leanne’s powers, and the situation muddies even further in the Turner household with things coming out in the open. After the incident at the fair, Leanne seems to be the leader extraordinaire of the new cult....

SPONSORED LINKS There’s something in the intimacy of a nude sex scene that allows for an unspoken sense of character development and story arc formation. Maybe it’s because the characters involved can feel both pure and otherwise at the same time. Nudity can be used to show boldness, innocence, mystery, sensuality, pleasure, etc. and it’s not always the easiest thing to film. The effect of a scene that showcases characters at their barest can sometimes be guided down a wrong path if not handled properly....

Discovery+’s docuseries ‘My Daughter Joined a Cult’ focuses on Swami Nithyananda, a self-styled Godman who has constantly been in the headlines, either for his bizarre claims or the controversies surrounding him. The story is told through the eyes of the people affected by Nithyananda. Over the years, he has been accused of many crimes, including rape and abduction, ultimately fleeing his home country, India. So, if you’re wondering what’s happened to Nithyananda and where he might be today, here’s what we know....

‘The Endgame’ is a crime drama series that revolves around Elena Federova – an international arms dealer and a criminal mastermind – and Val Turner, a principled yet socially outcast FBI agent. When Elena pulls off seven simultaneous bank heists, Val makes it her mission to stop her plans from coming to fruition and take her down once and for all. Created by the duo of Nicholas Wootton and Jake Coburn, the crime series first premiered in February 2022 on NBC....

Over a long course of time and attempting to decode the ending of several of the movies I have viewed, I have broadly come across two kinds of endings. The first kind are more factual, imploring the viewer to ask what actually happened, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs for the audience to pick and arrive at the intended conclusion. The second kind are more thematic, dealing with the “why” or “how” part of it, with underlying messages and motifs....

Based on the 1979 eponymous novella by Jim Harrison, ‘Legends of the Fall’ is a 1994 Western period romance movie helmed by Edward Zwick, starring some Hollywood heavyweights such as Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Ormond. Set in the early 1900s, the narrative follows three brothers — Tristan, Alfred, and Samuel — and their father, Colonel William Ludlow. When Samuel meets his demise during World War I, Tristan and Alfred fall for his beautiful fiancée, Susannah, after returning home....