Netflix’s ‘The Politician’ is Ryan Murphy’s first offering as part of his five-year deal with the streaming platform. The show gets off to a strong start and builds up, on the elements of drama as the episodes go on. By the end of the series, it sets the stage for the upcoming season and promises a show where the political battles will be even more fierce as the stakes get bigger than ever....
If adversity is the crucible of great art, then Greece is as good a place as any to bring us one of the cinema’s great masters. It’s checkered past of wartime destruction and prevailing poverty during the 20th century serves as the backbone for Theo Angelopoulos’ unique cinematic vision and, perhaps most admirably, one of his most endearing traits is the sense of humour with which the man handles the tumultuous state of affairs plaguing motherland....
‘Peaky Blinders‘ is a period crime drama series. The story predominantly revolves around the Shelby family, the leaders of the eponymous street gang. Historically, the Peaky Blinders were a street gang that operated in Birmingham between the 1880s and 1910s. But, later, the phrase “Peaky Blinders” came to mean any Birmingham-based street gang. Although the Shelby family is largely fictional, the series creator Steve Knight based the show on his father’s experiences with his (Knight’s) paternal grandmother’s family....
Based on the autobiographical novel titled ‘In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption’ by James Keene, ‘Black Bird’ is a crime drama series developed by Dennis Lehane for AppleTV+. The narrative revolves around Jimmy Keene, who is sentenced to serve ten years in a minimum-security prison without parole. However, the FBI contacts him and puts a dangerous and life-changing deal in front of him- in exchange for his freedom, he is to enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend a suspected serial killer, Larry Hall....
Created by Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang, ‘Loot’ is a comedy series that revolves around Molly Novak, a billionaire who lives a dream life in a luxurious mansion, owning several private jets and an enormous yacht. However, when she finds out about her husband of 20 years, John Novak, cheating on her, she spirals down a self-destructive path. Surprisingly enough, soon, Molly discovers that she owns a charity foundation run by Sofia Salinas, which requests her to stop generating all the bad press she has been getting since the discovery of John’s betrayal....
Created by Daniel Brierley, the crime television series ‘Trigger Point’ flawlessly portrays counter-terrorism policing. Loosely inspired by actual events, it follows two skilled bomb disposal experts, Lana Washington and Joel Nutkins, as they work for the London Metropolitan Police’s bomb squad. After serving together in Afghanistan, the two have formed a deep, profound connection. When a terrorist operation uses multiple bombing devices against London, the duo compete against time to find the ones responsible for these acts of violence....
The directorial work of Allan Harmon, ‘Welcome to Mama’s’ is a romantic comedy movie that revolves around Amy, a trained restaurant manager, and Frank, a master chef looking for a second chance, trying to revive an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. With the sudden and unexpected passing of Amy’s close friend and the owner of the restaurant, Mama, the inheritance of the restaurant passes onto Amy. Teaming up with a charming yet egotistical master chef, Frank, both of them attempt to relaunch the restaurant in honor of the late Mama....
‘The First Lady’ follows the stories of three American first ladies and the time surrounding their stints in the White House. Across three parallel timelines, the show delves into the personal challenges and victories of Michelle Obama (Viola Davis), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson). Given its historical inspiration, ‘The First Lady’ introduces a number of interesting details about the lives of the three first ladies. While each of them struggled with the reigning status quo and stringent expectations put on them because of their post, Betty Ford’s time in (and after) the White House is especially noteworthy....
‘No Exit’ follows five strangers who find themselves stranded in a rest stop during a heavy blizzard. Things take an ominous tone when one of them, Darby, discovers a young girl being held hostage in a van outside the shelter. Realizing that one of the other four is the kidnapper, the young woman then attempts to ascertain the criminal’s identity without raising the alarm. Stuck in the middle of nowhere and with phone lines down due to the weather, Darby soon finds herself in a life-or-death situation....
The IMDb Top 250 is a very good list of films that mostly consists of cinematic masterpieces and surprising underdogs (like ‘Diabolique (1955)’ for example). Not every film is one I enjoy, though (or maybe not enough to think of said film as one of the greatest of all time). From a cinematic standpoint, a couple of IMDb’s top films suffer both aesthetically and technically. Before going into the list, it is important to note that many of the films may be ones you hold dear to your heart....
The TV adaptation of a Naver webtoon by Joo Dong-geun, ‘All of Us Are Dead or ‘Jigeum Uri Hakgyoneun’ (literal translation: ‘Our School Now’) is a South Korean zombie drama series. After discovering that his son has suffered brutal and relentless bullying at school, high school science teacher Lee Byeong-Chan develops a virus to give him special powers. Instead, it turns the boy into a zombie. When this virus starts to spread at the Hyosan High School, a group of students finds themselves in the midst of a zombie apocalypse....
Whether it be expected catfishes or unexpected alliances, or even dramatic feuds, friendships, and flirtationships, ‘The Circle’ has it all to make it much more than a mere competition series. Thus, the fourth installment of this exciting Netflix original is no different, especially with the myriad of diverse connections it yields amongst the players at every step of the way. So now, if you wish to find out precisely what’s going on between the “nice” radio host Josh “Bru” Brubaker and the forward assistant to a sex coach Alyssa Ljubicich, we’ve got the details for you....
The sixth episode of Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ season 2 follows Big Teak and Lil Murda celebrating the success of the rapper’s career upon taking a break from the Dirty Dozen tour. Big Teak asks Lil Murda about Uncle Clifford and the rapper’s relationship with her, realizing that he had lost his lover. Big Teak visits the house he had stayed in when he was a kid, letting himself dwell on the past....
The endearing friendship of Tao Xu and Elle Argent forms one of the adorable storylines in Netflix’s romantic series ‘Heartstopper.’ When Elle suffered from severe transphobia of her fellow students in Truham, Tao was one of her support systems. Even after Elle’s transfer to Higgs, he always makes sure that he is there for her whenever necessary. They both enjoy each other’s company and friendship, which gradually grows to become more....
Starz’s political drama series ‘Gaslit’ revolves around various lesser-known figures associated with the Watergate Scandal, with a special focus on Martha Mitchell (Julia Roberts), the wife of Nixon’s Attorney General John N. Mitchell (Sean Penn). She was one of the first people to let the world know that the Committee for the Re-Election of the President, an organization that her husband headed after he quit his position as the Attorney General, was involved in “dirty tricks” to get Nixon re-elected....
‘God’s Favorite Idiot’ follows the story of Clark, an average Joe, who is chosen by God to save the world. Created by Ben Falcone, the comedy series focuses on the struggles of being God’s messenger, giving the audience something to think about while also giving them a good laugh. The first season of the Netflix show received favorable reviews from critics and viewers alike. While the show does stumble in between, its overall purpose of giving the audience a good time is fulfilled....
In the second season of Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley,’ Hailey Colton AKA Autumn Night aspires to sell The Pynk to fulfill her ambitions. She demands $10 million for the strip club when Corbin Kyle and later Georgie Batson offer $1 million and $5 million respectively for the establishment. In the ninth episode of the season, Hailey talks about the sale to Keyshawn AKA Miss Mississippi, and lets her know that she is also thinking about leaving Chucalissa after the sale....
Created by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies, ‘Man vs Bee’ is a British comedy series that follows a housesitter named Trevor Bingley. While working for a woman named Nina in a luxurious mansion, Trevor comes across an unlikely but dangerous adversary, a bee. As the man and the bee battle it out, everything around them is caught up in the chaos. As the unexpected war wages on, the world around them goes up in flames, sometimes even literally....
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ is a teen drama series developed for television by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (‘Riverdale‘) and Lindsay Calhoon Bring. It follows Imogen, Tabby, Noa, Faran, and Mouse, a group of high school students who find themselves on the radar of the mysterious stalker named “A.” The series mixes elements of slasher horror and murder mystery with teen drama to craft a compelling narrative. The enthralling and suspense-filled story will keep viewers on the edge of their seats....
When James Earl Mason and his mother decided to travel to Daytona Beach for the famous Biketoberfest in 2007, they had no idea of the terrible tragedy they were walking into. While in Daytona Beach, James was beaten into a coma by robbers, which later led to his untimely demise. Investigation Discovery’s ‘I (Almost) Got Away With It: Confessions: Living Rough’ chronicles the murder and shows how law enforcement was able to bring the perpetrators to justice....
