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Directed by Jessica Swale, ‘Summerland’ is a British drama movie. It follows Alice, a reclusive writer who lives in a seaside cottage in Kent. During World War II, she is forced to take in a young boy named Frank, who has been evacuated from London. Reluctant to take care of him at first, Alice gradually bonds and shares her research on folklore and pagan beliefs with him. However, soon he starts reminding her of her long-lost love Vera, and she starts feeling a sense of responsibility toward him....

Every superstar has a film in their career that shot them to stardom overnight; the one film that became a milestone in their career. For Mel Gibson, ‘Lethal Weapon’ is one such film. Even though his breakout role had come way earlier in the form of ‘Mad Max’, it was ‘Lethal Weapon’ that brought him in league with the best in business. A massive box-office success, the film’s popularity led the filmmakers to give it three more sequels....

When Sheri and Dr. Charles “Bo” Farmer sent their oldest daughter, Lori, off to a two-week summer camp about 45 minutes from their home, the parents could have never imagined her not coming back home. But sadly, that’s what happened because Lori and two other girls were savagely murdered the same night. Hulu’s ‘Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders’ focuses on the decades-long journey that the case has taken and features interviews with Sheri and Bo, who share their story....

‘Station Eleven’ episodes 8 and 9 make some crucial connections between the show’s multiple timelines and give us some of the most decisive moments yet. The tenuous social structures formed by the survivors seem to be in jeopardy. The Prophet continues to sow chaos even as he reconnects with his past and fulfills a long overdue mission. Meanwhile, Jeevan and Kirsten’s story also takes an unexpected turn, making the latter’s future uncertain....

‘The Essex Serpent‘ episode 6, titled ‘Surfacing,’ brings the tumultuous stories of Cora, Martha, Luke, and Will to a conclusion with the characters finally rising above the inhibitions holding them back. After Martha leaves Cora to work for a greater cause, Cora struggles to find a sense of comfort. However, Stella’s worsening condition changes the dynamics between the friends leading to a satisfying ending. Meanwhile, Cora’s search for the mythical serpent also comes to an end....

Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ is an action-packed espionage thriller that gives the audience a thrilling ride. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, it takes the good old plot device of a rogue agent and infuses it with high-octane sequences and some captivating twists and turns to keep the audience guessing till the end. A lot happens in the film and despite that, it only feels like a setup for something greater that is yet to be explored....

Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, popularly known as the XXXTentacion or simply X, was a rapper and songwriter born and raised in Florida. His grandmother Collette Jones played an instrumental role in his upbringing, while his mother was struggling with her own personal problems. XXXTentacion was first introduced to music formally when he attended the school choir and later church choir. However, due to his alleged physical altercations, he kept getting into trouble and was eventually kicked out of the choir....

‘The Offer’ is a period drama series that revolves around the production of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 gangster film ‘The Godfather.’ It showcases how producer Al Ruddy faces several issues in realizing the project and is forced to make a deal with mobster Joseph “Joe” Colombo to get the production rolling. As the narrative progresses, Ruddy and Colombo develop a close bond. The seventh episode of the series highlights Colombo’s family life and introduces his wife and children, albeit very briefly....

A Christmas themed production in which Vanessa Hudgens plays a triple role is ‘The Princess Switch: Switched Again.’ It follows Margaret Delacourt, who is set to become the Queen of Montenaro, after her father’s passing. However, she is dealing with a broken relationship from the past and a diabolical cousin who is after her crown. If you wish to learn more about where the movie was filmed, then you’re in the right place....

SPONSORED LINKS 18. Raising the Bar (2016) Raising the Bar’ revolves around Kelly, an ace gymnast who gets injured and is shunned by the team coach (and her father) along with her other teammates. As her parents are on the verge of a separation and notwithstanding the humiliation any more, Kelly moves to Australia with her mother. Kelly, in Australia, at her new high school starts coaching Nicola, her friend, who’s a part of her school’s gymnastics team....

SPONSORED LINKS With the directorial brilliance of Damien Power behind the production of the thriller movie ‘No Exit’, the gripping narrative keeps the viewers anticipating and looking forward to the next scene. The story revolves around Darby, a recovering drug addict, on her way to visit her hospitalized mother when the development of an intense blizzard forces her to take shelter with a bunch of strangers in a rest stop, high in the mountains....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Judd Apatow, ‘The Bubble‘ is a comedy movie that features a group of actors and actresses trying to shoot a sequel to one of the action franchises. The challenge they face is that the shooting is to be done while all the cast and crew members are made to quarantine at a hotel together. 7. Hail, Caesar! (2016) Directed by the duo of Joel and Ethan Coen, ‘Hail, Caesar!...

SPONSORED LINKS One of the characteristics of the Peak TV era we are living in is the proliferation of scripted content. Amidst the explosion of broadcasting, cable and streaming platforms, comedy shows release by the dozen every month. Most of them don’t manage to make it past even one season, and we forget them as soon as they release. Some become famous and run for some seasons, but do not have any impact on television or the way television content is presented in general....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. The Pledge (2001) With actor-director Sean Penn at the helm, ‘The Pledge’ is a neo-noir thriller painted with gritty characters and a brooding and ominous ambiance. Experienced homicide detective Jerry Black (Jack Nicholson) is on the brink of retirement. However, the murder of a young girl disturbs the peace of the sleepy community, and Jerry sets out to hone his skills for one last time to find the killer....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) The movie which gave Angelina Jolie her big break. Her performance as the spunky heiress Lara Croft stands out in this otherwise average film. This film is credited with giving rise to the plethora of computer game-based films that we see today. Jolie makes the perfect Lara Croft, her facial expressions and sly smirks adds a personality to the character that the video games do not portray....

Created by father-daughter duo Greg and Haley Daniels, ‘My Mom, Your Dad’ is a dating series that breaks all bounds of the genre by highlighting how a second chance at romance never gets old. This HBO Max original follows a group of single parents as they move into a house together to mingle while their college-aged kids pull the strings from behind the scenes. The entire process is to help the parents find someone they have a connection with, which Joel and Stephanie did seem to gradually start establishing....

SPONSORED LINKS Magic is often said to be the sleight of the hands. The pessimists reject it with utter disdain as they refuse to be amazed with cheap parlour tricks. That’s the deal with grown ups, they refuse to believe in. But have you ever seen a child’s eyes getting fascinated with the magic? It’s innocence shining in pure delight. Magic has that power over you. Be it a woman getting cut in half or a hidden rabbit in a hat, the glee of getting duped by a man with a bag full of tricks is matched to none....

SPONSORED LINKS It is funny how diversely Hollywood has categorized movies, genre wise. Due to this extensive characterization, the Werewolf genre has taken birth. As the name suggests, the movies have a thick endorsement of the characters closely being related to werewolves, or themselves being one (Twilight). The genre isn’t a mainstream one, but considering the movies that it entails (one of the most loved movie trilogies), it should be....

The discovery of the McStay family’s remains in November 2013 brought an end to more than three years of speculation regarding what happened to them. Then began the authorities’ quest to figure out who killed the loving family of four. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Two Shallow Graves’ follows the trial of Charles “Chase” Merritt, the man who was eventually convicted of killing the McStay family. So, if you’re wondering how the police built a case against him, we’ve got you covered....

Netflix’s ‘The Most Hated Man on the Internet’ is a documentary series that lives up to its title by exploring the life of the titular, self-described “professional life ruiner” Hunter Edward Moore. After all, he not only launched the revenge porn website Is Anyone Up? but also refused to take any accountability for the damage he caused, no matter how hard he was publicly pushed. But for now, if you just wish to learn more about Charles Parselle, in particular — the man behind his stepdaughter Kayla Laws’ reprieve from this truly vile site — we’ve got the details for you....