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Directed by Jose Montesinos, Lifetime’s ‘Lies Beneath the Surface’ is a thriller movie that follows a woman named Hanna Nielsen. After the death of her daughter and getting divorced from her husband, she decides to get a fresh start and opens a business. While kayaking in a remote lake, Hanna’s attention is drawn to a nearby cabin; after some close inspection, she realizes that the mother and daughter that live on the property might be in mortal danger....

SPONSORED LINKS Is Modern Love Mumbai Based on True Stories? ‘Modern Love Mumbai’ is partially based on true stories. It is inspired by real events set in Mumbai and portrays a rather revamped version of anecdotes that describe love and human connection. The episodes draw from the directors’ understanding of relationships, as well as the backdrop of the city it depicts. Mumbai is a bustling metropolis where numerous cultural, religious, and socio-economic groups merge into one, and each shade of that is beautifully explored in the anthology series....

ID’s ‘Prisoner of Love’ is a reality dating series that stands out from the crowd owing to the simple fact that it revolves around ordinary singles hoping to have successful relationships with inmates. In other words, it explores the actuality of what it’s like to be with someone who’s behind bars for real crimes by tackling not just interpersonal issues but also a few stereotypes head-on. Amongst these pairings were the incredibly intriguing Isa and Devin....

In the fifth episode of ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’ season 2, titled ‘Snowmen, Snowball Fight, Year’s End, and New Year’s Day,’ the show revolves around Najimi, Tadano, and Komi as they celebrate the first winter snow by playing outside and building a snowman. The titular protagonist later visits her grandmother, where she meets her cousin Akira, and the two have a great time together. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’ season 2 episode 5....

Directed by Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy, Peacock’s ‘Sins of the Amish’ is a docuseries that chronicles the harrowing accounts of ex-Amish women who have suffered extreme sexual abuse within their communities. As these brave survivors come forward to share their experiences, the unknown realities of the Plain community come to light. One of these women is Audrey Kauffman, who courageously fought a long battle against her former husband, Mike Kauffman, to seek justice for her three daughters....

‘Summer Heat’ or ‘Temporada de Verão’ is a Brazilian teen series about a group of youngsters working at a beachside resort over the summer. As they get to know one another more closely, drama ensues as romance and friendships begin taking shape. The Portuguese language drama originally released in January 2022. The sunny beaches and sweeping views of the sea make the show a visual treat. So, if this series has got you hooked, you must be looking forward to a new edition....

After Eddie Walker’s arrest in the third episode, the fourth episode of Apple TV+’s thriller series ‘Suspicion’ begins with the University of Oxford student’s interrogation. Vanessa’s best efforts to find a lead from Walker do not yield any result. Through Natalie, the investigators locate Sean Tilson but their attempt to capture him ends with another startling turnaround. As Katherine attempts to “tell the truth,” the kidnappers make sure that the mother is far from the truth they want to hear....

Directed by Sean McNamara, ‘The King’s Daughter’ is an action-adventure fantasy movie based on Vonda N. McIntyre’s award-winning novel ‘The Moon and the Sun.’ The story revolves around King Louis XIV, who seeks immortality, which leads him to capture a mermaid to steal her life force. He sends his skilled royal aide, Yves De La Croix, on the quest and is successful in bringing her to the palace. However, things get complicated when the King’s illegitimate daughter Marie-Josèphe arrives at the palace as the royal cellist....

What if you come across an alien and do not know it yet? Helmed by Rodrigo Guardiola and Gabriel Nuncio — and starring Gabriel Nuncio as a fictional version of himself — Spanish-original tragicomic indie drama film ‘This Is Not a Comedy’ (‘El Comediante’) comes off as dreamy, cerebral, melancholic, existential and, at times, visionary. To borrow a phrase from the film, this is nothing less than “pure cinema.” Rundown comedian Gabriel Nuncio is perpetually broke....

Based on Lawrence Block’s eponymous 1992 book, ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones’ is a neo-noir action thriller film. Directed by Scott Frank, the film revolves around Detective Matthew “Matt” Scudder, who retired from his job in 1991 after an altercation gone wrong in a bar. Eight years later, a man named Peter Kristo asks Scudder’s help in investigating the kidnapping and murder of his brother Kenny’s wife, Carrie. During Scudder’s investigation into the perpetrators, things go sideways, leading to a thrilling chase across New York that leaves the audience at the edge of their seats....

Greta Gerwig proved that she’s a force to be reckoned with her solo directorial debut ‘Lady Bird‘ that released last year. This year, we have her bringing back to us a timeless classic with her adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s evergreen coming-of-age novel Little Women which has had generations after generations indulging in it irrespective of their age. This is also the reason why this 19th century novel has had countless adaptations over centuries, ranging from plays to films to even TV series....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. My Best Friend (2001) His directorial debut was a collaborative effort with Lakis Lazopoulus. An instinctive comedy-drama, ‘My Best Friend’ is a tragically liberating story about an innocuously gullible man, Konstadinos, whose misfortune is compounded, or rather turns into valuable discovery when he returns home to find his affable wife in bed with his best friend. Catastrophe strikes when Konstadinos’ life collapses with a downward spiral. The revelation sparks events that gloat of irresistible humor and ironic guilt from both the parties....

The history of cinema in China is rich, varied, and complex. Since 1905, the time when the country started making movies, there have been several Chinese flicks that manage to blow western audience away. Chinese and Hong Kong stars like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and others are famous not only in their own countries but all across the world. Before we go any further about China and its movies, it is imperative to remember that there are three distinct film industries in China — the Chinese mainland film industry, Hong Kong cinema, and Taiwanese cinema....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Knives Out’ is a mystery-comedy movie that presents a contemporary take on the whodunit genre. It is inspired by the works of Agatha Christie and has been warmly received for its intricate plot, engaging characters played by talented actors and amusing satire of a popular genre. The movie follows a family whose members gather for a reunion cum birthday party of the family’s patriarch, the wealthy novelist, Harlan Thombrey....

If entertainment is the main purpose of cinema, then few genres do it better than sex comedies. Ideally, it should be a balance between romance and raunch as well as humor and vulgarity. Even when these elements don’t particularly line up, the films can still be entertaining. Perhaps the reason for this is that they adhere to a fairly simplistic but effective filmmaking formula. The comedy is hardly ever subtle, and sex is ever-present in one form or another....

The father-daughter relationship is one of the most precious ones out there. But ‘Dateline: The Eastlake Conspiracy’ and ‘I Went Undercover: Family Business’ certainly put an odd spin on the age-old question: how far should a parent go to protect their child? On one side, we have the perpetrator, whose father helped her plan a murder-for-hire plot. The (somewhat) ironic twist was that the intended victim was the father of her very own children....

The third episode of Showtime’s ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ has W. Kamau Bell delve into Bill Cosby’s career through the 1980s. At the same time, the viewers learn of the increasing number of women who accused him of sexual assault. Towards the end, the show talks about Andrea Constand, who would later become the focus in a high-profile trial that ended with Cosby’s conviction. So, let’s find out more about her then, shall we?...

Based on the first season of the podcast ‘Slow Burn’ by Leon Neyfakh, ‘Gaslit’ offers an interesting perspective on the Watergate Scandal. It chooses not to focus on the break-in itself but on Martha Mitchell (Julia Roberts), the wife of the then-Attorney General John N. Mitchell (Sean Penn). The real-life Martha became one of the early whistleblowers and paid a steep price. Her relationship with her husband serves as one of the main plot devices in the show....

Films can at times be overwhelming for your emotional threshold to bear. Once that is crossed, tears gush out like water from a faucet. Certain movies manage to tap into that side of your heart and conscience that houses your gravest fears and insecurities. Films like ‘Terms of Endearment’ and ‘Toy Story’ have the unanimous vote when it comes to the saddest movies ever made. But the beauty of cinema is its ability to be accessible to a marge spectrum of people and their different personalities....

‘Farzar’ is an adult animated comedy series created by Roger Black and Waco O’Guin. The series revolves around the mild-mannered but good-hearted Prince Fichael, son of the Czar of Farzar, Renzo. The father and son face several conflicts while dealing with the threat of the evil alien Bazarack, attempting to throw over Renzo. The sci-fi series pays homage to several classic films and shows of the 80s while crafting a fresh narrative of good vs....