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Richard Linklater once said “I’m the kid who wanted to grow up and be Bugs Bunny. I was very, very disappointed when I realized I couldn’t grow up and be a cartoon character.” – summarizing our entire childhood. Cartoons are stemmed deep into our wondrous imagination. No childhood is complete without several great cartoon shows. From Tom and Jerry nearly killing us with their hilarious comedic chases in ‘Tom and Jerry’ (1940) to The Dark Knight beating up criminals in the dark alleys of the gothic city of Gotham in ‘Batman’ (1992-1995), cartoons have the ability to transport us into any world, irrespective of its logic, time and atmosphere....

SPONSORED LINKS Sandra Bullock has always proved herself to be much more than a Hollywood pretty face. She is a powerful performer with many accolades and awards under her belt, including an Academy Award. Her versatility in bringing life to any role has enthralled audiences around the world for quite some time now. When Bullock decided to step into the world of film production, she knew she had to make a breakaway hit which would give her a proper footing in the new venture....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Defending Jacob‘ is an American crime drama miniseries that is based on the novel of the same name by William Landay. Created and written by Mark Bomback and directed by Morten Tyldum, this series is an Apple TV+ original. Starring Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell, ‘Defending Jacob’ tells the story of Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney in Newton, Massachusetts, and his wife Laurie dealing with the accusations that their 14-year-old son, Jacob, is a murderer....

SPONSORED LINKS 8. Supernatural (2005-) ‘Supernatural’ revolves around two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester. The two of them go on a road trip to look for their father after he goes missing during a hunting trip. However, their father is no ordinary hunter. He has hunted evil spirits and creatures throughout his life and Sam and Dean are also trained in the same way. On the trip, Sam starts developing supernatural powers and visions....

SPONSORED LINKS The National Geographic Channel has always made unique shows, but most of their shows have been unscripted, mainly focusing on nature, animals, people and the likes. Their shows have mainly been in the docuseries format. There is only one show from National Geographic which is entirely dramatized. The series I’m talking about is ‘Genius’. Two seasons of ‘Genius’ have been released, and each season covers a bonafide genius’ life in its entirety....

‘Married At First Sight‘ is a social experiment that studies how a relationship will work if the people involved end up tying the knot at their very first meeting. Bringing together a group of previously unacquainted singles, the show pairs them up into couples who meet for the first time at the altar. What follows is an exciting experiment that explores how each pair tackles the issues that arise while living with a complete stranger....

In the fifth episode of ‘Ascendance of a Bookworm’ season 3, titled ‘The Gift from the Blue-Robed Priest and Going Home,’ the show follows Myne, who returns to the Cathedral after the Spring Prayer. Sylvester decides to get more involved with the orphanage and has a private meeting with Benno. Meanwhile, Myne’s mother gives birth to another sibling of her, after which a naming ceremony is organized in the village. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Ascendance of a Bookworm’ season 3 epsiode 5....

What were the best movies of 2007? Let’s check out. Every year we are blessed to have fed with great quality cinema. And as cinephiles, we can boast about devouring better cinema than the average moviegoers. The world of cinema is massive and there are numerous exciting filmmakers around the world who are working at the peak of their creative powers, constantly churning out top quality cinema. The one year that was particularly memorable for every cinephile out there was 2007....

SPONSORED LINKS The new American cinema began in 1967 with four films that would change the fabric of cinema in the United States with their courage and their artistry. ‘Bonnie and Clyde’, ‘Cool Hand Luke’, ‘The Graduate’ and ‘In Cold Blood’ challenged audiences and critics in a way few films in the decade had, asking them to go on a journey with them, in order to experience something new. The door to explore which had been previously taboo was opened and the artists stormed in....

Tom Hanks’s ‘Cast Away’ follows the story of a man who is stranded on an island. The Academy Award-nominated film is a heart-breaking tale that also instills hope and perseverance in the viewer. Hanks’ performance wins hearts and the dread of ending up alone on an island makes us wonder about all the things we would do to survive if we were to switch places with the protagonist. The movie also brings the story full circle when it takes a bittersweet approach towards the ending....

NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Silhouette’ focuses on the investigation into Debora Kelly’s murder. The 48-year-old was found shot to death in her house in San Antonio, Texas, after her husband, Lars Itzo, pulled the trigger. However, his claim that he mistook her for an intruder became a pivotal point in the investigation. Debora’s parents, Jim and Anne Kelly, were a constant presence at Lars’ trial and testified as well. So, if you’re wondering where they might be today, here’s what we know....

As the title suggests, ‘Lucy and Desi’ revisits the incredibly compelling tale of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, the original Hollywood power couple and the duo that broke all bounds of entertainment. After all, not only were they the first to showcase an interracial relationship on a television series but their work together is also the reason the concept of re-runs exists. Well, their work, as well as the extremely publicized birth of their second/youngest child, son Desi Arnaz Jr....

In the sixth season of Starz’s historical series ‘Outlander,’ Jamie welcomes Thomas Christie and his family to Fraser’s Ridge. They reminisce about their days at Ardsmuir Prison while Claire starts to mentor Malva Christie as her new apprentice. In the sixth episode of season 6, Jamie and his settlement get astounded upon listening to Malva’s revelation that he had a sexual affair with her while Claire was battling a mysterious illness....

911 officials in Prague, Oklahoma, received a frantic phone call on September 8, 2010, informing them of a possible homicide. Upon reaching the crime scene, investigators found the victim brutally beaten and shoved inside a 55-gallon drum. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Dead Silent: Run for Your Life’ chronicles the gruesome murder and shows how the perpetrator was finally brought to justice. Let’s take a closer look at the crime and find out more, shall we?...

“Why worry about something that isn’t going to happen?” In its five-episode miniseries event, it is hard-hitting realities like this that HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ presents to its viewers. The show has gained tremendous popularity, all and more of which it deserves owing to the great work that has gone in its making. All of us knew about the Chernobyl disaster; we had the topic in our schoolbooks. But very few knew of the true cause and effect of this tragedy....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the MTV animated TV series of the same name by Mike Judge, the same creator helmed ‘Beavis And Butt-Head Do the Universe’ which is an animated science fiction movie. The adult comedy film is a sequel to the 1996 movie ‘Beavis and Butt-Head Do America,’ making it the second film adaptation of the popular animated series. The storyline involves the adventurous journey of the two titular characters who time travel to the year 2022....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Belle’ or ‘Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime’ is an animated science fantasy film inspired by the French fairy tale titled “Beauty and the Beast,” which was written back in the 18th century by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. The Mamoru Hosoda (‘Mirai’) directorial recounts a heart-warming story of self-discovery that can move anyone to tears. It revolves around an introverted teenager who mostly keeps to herself but truly gets to express herself in a virtual world....

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ is a 1986 teen comedy movie helmed by John Hughes. The film revolves around the titular character, who is a high school senior set to graduate in a month. In order to take a day off, Ferris pretends to be ill, convincing his parents to let him stay home. While Ed Rooney, the Dean of Students, is determined to catch Ferris in his lie, the high schooler convinces his friends to go on a day out with him....

‘First Kill’ gives an ancient, vampire-lore twist to a high school romance. The Netflix series follows Juliette and Calliope, two classmates who fall hard for each other. However, Juliette comes from an ancient bloodline of vampires while Calliope is part of a celebrated demon hunter family. With the opposing legacies and families creating some truly ominous hurdles, the central duo tries to find a way to preserve their budding romance....

The promising life of a vibrant teenager was tragically cut short because of jealousy and rage. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Web of Lies: Flirting With the Enemy’ delves into how Jason Rodriguez was killed in February 2011 after driving down to a neighborhood in Florida for what he thought was a date. The authorities then figured out the true identity behind the person who lured Jason there, leading them to the killer. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...