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Directed by Randall Okita, ‘See for Me’ is a slick and witty home invasion thriller woven around a blind protagonist. Visually impaired actress Skyler Davenport takes up the role of Sophie, a former athlete who has to take up odd house-sitting jobs following the supposed end of her skiing career. Her stay at Debra’s house becomes perilous upon the arrival of three armed goons. With only a stranger’s voice and some ingenuity in her stride, Sophie must get out of the mayhem alive....

Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, ‘The Dropout’ follows Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried), who drops out of Stanford with the goal of founding her own company. To revolutionize the blood-testing industry, Holmes forms the biotech startup company, Theranos. However, things do not pan out for Theranos, and Holmes finds herself at the center of a massive scandal. The series is inspired by the life of Elizabeth Holmes and is based on the ABC Audio podcast of the same name from Rebecca Jarvis....

Comedian W. Kamau Bell focuses on Bill Cosby’s extensive professional career and divisive personal life in Showtime’s docuseries, “We Need to Talk About Cosby.” In the first of four episodes, the viewers get a glimpse of Cosby’s early life and achievements juxtaposed against the sexual assault allegations that were leveled against him over the past few years. Lili Bernard, an artist, and actor, was one of the many women who alleged Cosby raped her....

‘Now & Then‘ keeps viewers on their edges with its constantly twisting narrative that showcases a new side of the main characters with each passing episode. The sixth episode, titled ‘A Good Day to Give Thanks,’ sees Pedro dealing with the fallout of his campaign manager Ernesto’s arrest. Meanwhile, Ana furthers her own agenda leading to a shocking twist that changes viewers’ perception of the blackmail plot. Naturally, viewers must be looking for an explanation for the episode’s game-changing ending....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. Paper Man (2009) Oh, yes. Contrary to popular belief that Reynolds donned a cape for the first time in ‘Deadpoo.. oh, spandex. Well, this was the first time he did, and fun it was. Playing an imaginary friend of a struggling novelist, Reynolds brings forth all of his affable charm to the fore, in making the film more accessible for the young ones. His comic turn in the movie was met with pleasant reactions, with many singling him out owing to their surprise....

SPONSORED LINKS The third season of TNT’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Snowpiercer’ begins its narrative six months after the events of the second season finale. Layton, Ben, and the crew of the pirate train move on from Melanie’s presumed death and divert their attention to the data she collected before the end of her resources. Their investigation into the temperature shift of the planet leads them to an unforeseen individual. Meanwhile, Wilford tries his best to be the sole authoritarian figure of Snowpiercer by exerting force and fear....

‘The Takedown’ (French: ‘Loin du périph’) follows Paris crime division chief Ousmane Diakité (Omar Sy) and his former police partner François Monge (Laurent Lafitte) as they follow the trail of a grisly murder. The mismatched pair and their never-ending banter put a comedic filter over an otherwise ominous narrative of extreme right-wing militias and dangerous drugs. As Ousmane and François uncover the conspiracy, they find a mysterious organization known as the Sons of Clovis at the center of it all....

William Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. is a professional stock car racing driver who was born on October 8, 1993, in Mobile, Alabama. His father, Darrell Wallace Sr., is the owner of an industrial cleaning company, while his mother, Desiree Wallace, used to run track at the University of Tennessee and now works as a social worker. Apart from spending some of his early life in Mobile, Bubba was eventually raised in Concord....

Created by Verónica Fernández and Laura Sarmiento, Netflix’s ‘Intimacy’ (originally titled ‘Intimidad’) is a Spanish drama series that depicts the situation when one’s private life becomes the subject of conversation for everyone around. The narrative chronicles the lives of four women who are forced to tread the fine line between their private and public lives when a sexual video of a politician gets leaked to the press for everyone to see....

With the advancement in technology, the use of social media has increased significantly. New internet sensations are born every day, which is what ATV’s ‘Next Influencer’ is all about. The reality TV series revolves around a bunch of budding influencers who want to become the next TikTok legend. They have to live under a single roof and prove that they are worth everyone’s time and admiration. The beautiful locations coupled with majestic mansions allotted to them totally enhance the appeal of the series....

‘Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman’ is a horror-thriller movie written and directed by Daniel Farrands. It is a fictional retelling of the biography of serial killer Aileen Wuornos and serves as the prequel to the 2003 movie ‘Monster.’ The story follows a young Aileen as she arrives in Deland, Florida in 1976, and falls for affluent yacht club president Lewis Fell. The latter’s family raises objections over the wide age gap between the two, but he still decides to go ahead with the alliance and marries her....

With Daria Bukvic at the helm, the Dutch romantic comedy movie ‘Meskina’ reflects a feel-good ambiance. The joyous storyline paints the life of Leyla, a thirtysomething woman hailing from a Moroccan-Dutch family. Jobless and heartbroken, Leyla seeks to reboot her life while her parents desperately attempt to get her hitched to prospective suitors. Behind the veil of a comic appearance, the movie deals with themes such as alienation, existential crisis, and resilience....

Directed by Judd Apatow, Netflix’s comedy film ‘The Bubble’ centers around a group of actors and actresses who get stuck in a quarantine bubble at an English hotel due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The film follows their attempts to complete filming the sixth installment of the dinosaur-themed film franchise called “Cliff Beasts” and the conflicts that arise during the production. The meta comedy’s visual appeal is enriched by the hotel’s opulent indoors and film production sets....

‘Vikings‘ has become a cult classic from the time the historical drama started to air on the History Channel. It has inspired fans to sport Viking beards or drink out of Viking horns. There has also been a flurry of excitement about visiting the enchanting places that we see in the series. Before we get too ahead of ourselves, the show has run for several seasons, showing how Ragnar Lothbrok rose to power....

Moments in cinema can build up notoriety all by themselves if they are against the general norm, instead being disgusting, dirty, scary, or even dangerous. Sex scenes have been prime targets of controversial and differing opinions since their existence in film, and though many-a-times this is because of people taking legitimate and understandable offense to the content, upon research I have discovered that some scenes were way ahead of their times to have its audience appreciate them for what they had to offer....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘If I Stay’ shows the story of a girl who, after losing all of her family in a car accident, has to decide whether she wants to continue with her life or die. Chloe Grace Moretz plays the role of Mia whose life had been going great. She had understanding parents and a loving brother. She was great at playing the cello and had recently auditioned for entrance in Julliard, a prestigious music school....

SPONSORED LINKS Ok, let’s get this straight! There are no set criteria based on which cult movies could be classified. In simpler terms, we don’t have a fixed definition of a cult film. Roughly though, a cult movie could be described as one that has developed a fanatical fan base over a period of time and introduced some sort of a novel cinematic tradition or theme or technique. Generally speaking, cult movies are non-mainstream and didn’t become popular overnight....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Sex/Life’ is a steamy Netflix series about a suburban wife and mother of two who gets pulled into her sexually charged past when her path crosses with her hunky ex-boyfriend from a decade ago. The show’s intricate portrayal of the dynamics of jealousy and sexuality, which each of the characters differently embodies, makes the story all the more engrossing. 6. Normal People (2020) A delicate Irish series, ‘Normal People‘ is a poignant examination of an unlikely high school relationship that endures through the ups and downs of the young lovers’ lives....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Long Shot‘ features action star Charlize Theron and comedian Seth Rogen in the lead roles and is directed by Johnathan Levine. The screenplay for the film is written by Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah, both of whom are accomplished writers. While Sterling has worked on hugely successful shows like ‘The Today Show’ and ‘The Office’, Hannah has proved her mettle with the screenplay of ‘The Post’, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ season 3 episode 2 follows a destructive blizzard that puts many lives at stake. The 126 rush to different emergency sites to rescue the people trapped in the snow. Owen finds himself in a difficult situation after a rescue mission goes awry. Meanwhile, T.K. disappears after saving a young boy, much to Tommy’s concern. If you want to know what happens next, head to the recap....