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Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, ‘Troy‘ is a historical drama movie that chronicles the epic battle between the Greeks and the Trojans. When Prince Paris of Troy falls in love and escapes with Helen, the queen of Sparta, her brother-in-law King Agamemnon of Mycenae, declares a deadly war against the Trojans. The Greeks then proceed to invade the impenetrable Troy with the great warrior Achilles on their side, devising a brilliant tactic to get into the walled city....

Netflix’s ‘Pieces of Her’ is an intriguing journey into a mother and daughter’s tumultuous relationship. After surviving a brutal attack in which the mother, Laura, displays unexpected skill in swiftly killing their assailant, Andy begins to wonder just how well she knows her parents. As it turns out, almost everything that the young woman knows about her mother is a fabricated tale. Soon enough, the past comes back to haunt Laura, putting her and Andy in the deadly situation that the former has avoided for decades....

Created by Meriç Acemi, Turkic-original ‘As the Crow Flies’ (original title: ‘Kus Uçusu’) is a gripping corporate thriller series about a fast-paced competitive scenario where ambition and righteousness pick on each other. The story uses the metaphor of a jungle where a lion reigns supreme. Lale Kiran, famed news anchor, the face of news channel MON5, and the lion in the equation, moves with her sprawling pack, always keeping her guard up....

Starring Alicia Vikander and Riley Keough, Netflix’s new crime thriller, ‘Earthquake Bird‘, is unlike any other out there. Set in the late 80s, the film presents itself in several layers where, on the surface, it typically revolves around the young English woman, Lucy Fly, who tries to escape her past by working in Tokyo as a translator. After being taken into police custody for the murder of her friend, Lily, she begins to relive all the moments of her past that could have possibly led to Lily’s death....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Phil Augusta Jackson, ‘Grand Crew’ is a sitcom that follows a circle of friends experiencing the highs and lows of life within the confines of a wine bar. Set in Los Angeles, we see their personal lives unfold in a way that keeps us engaged. Originally released on December 14, 2021, it stars Echo Kellum, Nicole Byer, Justin Cunningham, and Aaron Jennings. Since the series has caught your attention and you wish to know more about it, here is everything we’ve got!...

Created by Nobu and Daigo, who is better known as comedy duo Chidori, the Japanese original genre mash-up series ‘Last One Standing’ is an innovative oddity in the roster of Netflix. Celebrities and comedians appear as themselves, playing games of storytelling. The stories should be funny, or else they land the participants in deadly elimination. The series packs heartful laughter, mingled with usual tropes like high school romance, police procedural, time loops, dual identities, and explosions....

SPONSORED LINKS A sequel to the spin-off prequel ‘Minions,’ ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is an animated comedy movie that is the origin story of Gru, a 12-year-old boy who dreams of becoming the world’s greatest supervillain. Directed by Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, and Jonathan del Val, it is the fifth installment in the famous ‘Despicable Me‘ franchise. The animated film features some Hollywood heavyweights as the voice cast, including Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, and Taraji P....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Shougo Sugitani’s ongoing Japanese manga series of the same name, ‘Pompo: The Cinéphile’ is a dramedy film directed and written by Takayuki Hirao. The film revolves around Gene, an assistant who works for the famous film producer Joelle Davidovich Pomponette a.k.a Pompo-san. While his boss is known for her commercially successful action and erotic films, Gene is one of the few people who question her choices of film genres and deep-down wants to take the industry in a different direction....

SPONSORED LINKS Is Prioress Dead? While it looks like she is dead, one can’t say that she is gone for good in the finale of ‘Paper Girls’ Season 1. From the beginning of the show, Prioress is portrayed as a ruthless person who is hell-bent on finding the paper girls, possibly with the intention of killing them. She is extremely dangerous because she didn’t give a shred of care about whom she hurts in the quest to finish her mission....

Every underdog story needs a character who pushes the limits of the protagonist. The said character sees the potential in the underdog and knows how far they can go. In Disney+’s ‘Rise’, Giannis Adetokunbo’s underdog finds a motivator in coach Takis Zivas. The coach becomes an essential part of the story as he not only takes Giannis and Thanasis under his wing but also becomes another parent figure in their life....

SPONSORED LINKS Espionage is one of the most popular genres in storytelling. Be it movies or books, the life of a spy has always been a topic of interest. Ian Fleming and John La Carre have given us the most iconic spies of all time. Tom Clancy is another in the list of the creators of unforgettable characters. His Jack Ryan novels have a universe of their own, and the best-selling series has previously been adapted for the big screen a number of times....

To the outside eye, Jane Carpenter and her husband, Brent Carpenter, had a happy marriage. Living in Prescott, Arizona, the couple thrived in their professional lives and were pretty popular in the community. However, the latter’s shocking murder in June 2002 brought a startling truth to light, leaving their close ones petrified. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: Vow To Kill’ chronicles the harrowing case and takes the viewer through the police investigation that led straight to Jane....

The police had no reason to suspect anything fishy in Mark and Shaun Staudte’s deaths in 2012. However, their cold-blooded murder would have gone unsolved if not for their pastor, Jeff Sippy, who tipped off authorities anonymously. ABC’s ’20/20: Home Sweet Murder’ draws a vivid picture of the murders and shows how essential Jeff’s tip was to the investigation. If this case happens to catch your attention and you want to know where Jeff Sippy is at present, we have you covered....

HBO’s ‘Mind Over Murder’ shines a light on the investigation into the 1985 murder of Helen Wilson. The loving grandmother was found raped and suffocated in her apartment in Beatrice, Nebraska, but no arrests were made until 1989. In that particular year, six suspects — who later came to be collectively known as the Beatrice Six — were sent to prison reportedly based on manufactured memories and coerced confessions; Kathleen Gonzalez was one of them....

It is quite well-known by now that no production house, be it an online platform or a traditional Hollywood studio, is as ready to jump at every opportunity to attract viewers like Netflix. The streaming giant has always made it a point to release content on occasions like Halloween and Christmas as these are the times when families tend to gather around together to celebrate and watch something pertinent to the period....

911 operators received a frantic call from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, on July 12, 2008, informing them of an injured person in immediate need of medical attention. Once first responders reached the scene, they found 25-year-old Luis Ramirez almost unconscious on the ground. The Mexican immigrant had been subjected to a brutal beating, and although he was shifted to a nearby hospital, Ramirez ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: Game of Privileges’ chronicles the brutal murder and shows how a horrific hate crime was responsible for snuffing out the life of a kind-hearted individual....

On July 18, 2018, the local citizens of the city of Brooklyn in Iowa were left shocked when Mollie Tibbetts went missing while out jogging in the area. While the national media publicized the case, the police were left with next to no leads until a surveillance video dawned light on the incident. Dateline’s ‘The Last Day: The Case of Mollie Tibbetts’ chronicles Mollie’s tragic death and shows how the investigation revealed a murder fueled by rage....

Pure Food and Wine was a raw food vegan restaurant that opened in Manhattan, New York, in 2004. It quickly became a popular hot spot for celebrities and turned out to be a successful venture for co-founder Sarma Melngailis. Netflix’s ‘Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.’ delves into how the business went off the rails and the reasons behind Sarma suddenly leaving New York and spending nearly a year on the run....

For most, the teenage years are the most exciting years of their lives. The sheer joy of living in the moment without worrying about responsibilities is unmatchable with any other period of our life. ‘The Perks of Being Wallflower’ is a beautiful reminder to all those bygone years of adolescence when every tiniest moment was lived to the fullest without being judged for its consequences. The film’s biggest achievement is how beautifully it captures the rich tapestry of teenage experiences soaked in lessons learned for a lifetime....

Now that ‘Game of Thrones’ has come to an end (with a finale that we will never recover from), a gaping hole in the fantasy genre needs to be filled. While HBO has quite a few shows lined up, including a prequel to the biggest show on the planet, it is Netflix that has received the first shot. ‘The Dark Crystal’ was first released in 1982, and had been a modest success at the box office....