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Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s French-language comedy ‘Bigbug’ explores the relationship between humans and technology with a satirical angle by targeting every flaw of this rapidly evolving co-dependant ecosystem. The science-fiction movie revolves around a family of quirky and mismatched characters who are forced into a lockdown by their android devices to keep them safe from a robot uprising. The moderately enjoyable premise is skewered by the film’s ambitious look at the future of humanity....

‘The Lucky One’ is a 2012 romantic drama movie directed by Scott Hicks. Based on the eponymous novel by Nicholas Sparks, the story revolves around Logan and Beth, who fall in love to discover that their destinies are connected. The story beautifully explores sensitive themes such as trauma, loss, abusive marriages, and the effect of war on the ones fighting on the frontline. At the same time, it also instills a sense of hope in the audience as it speaks about finding a ray of light or an unexpected helping hand in the darkest of times....

Right from the opening credits, ‘Gattaca’ promises to be a different experience. That promise partly delivers and even falters slightly in some parts, but for all its alluring qualities, I have always preferred imperfect sci-fi movies that have something new to say; something resonant, something that even mirrors the society that we currently live in, rather than perfectly polished ones. ‘Gattaca’ may not boast of the biggest budgets, and may not have the swankiest of set pieces, but it gets one thing right that is in my opinion, the core of a good sci-fi experience: a good human story....

The citizens of Colorado Springs were stunned when a young man named Calvin Ray Blair was found stabbed to death in broad daylight in 1992. While Calvin somehow escaped his attacker and collapsed next to a city bus stop sign, the police tried their best to solve the case without delay. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda: Jekyll & Hyde’ portrays the horrifying murder and chronicles the ensuing investigation that received a lucky break from the accused!...

As a first-of-its-kind series wherein party games turn into a high-stakes competition with reality star alums at the front and center, Paramount+’s ‘All Star Shore’ is as wild as it is cutthroat. That’s honestly unsurprising, considering it features 14 personalities from the most popular shows across the globe, including the ‘Shore’ franchise, ‘Love is Blind,’ ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ and ‘The Circle,’ amongst others. So now, if you wish to learn precisely how much of this entertaining, light-hearted yet drama-filled, raunchy production is real (if at all), we’ve got all the necessary details for you....

With up to a million dollars on the line, Netflix’s ‘Bullsh*t The Game Show’ offers its contestants a chance to win big through trivia, even if they don’t always have the correct answer. It doesn’t matter if they’re an intellectual or not because all they need are some incredible bluffing skills to convince others that they know what they’re talking about to climb the money ladder. This, of course, takes a strange turn sometimes, making some members of the audience naturally question precisely how much of the series (if at all) is authentic....

Although active in the TV and film industry since 2004, Gugu Mbatha-Raw stepped into the spotlight with her performance as Dido Elizabeth Belle in the 2013 movie ‘Belle.’ Since then, the actress has never looked back and passed one milestone after another on the way to success, as she appears in several popular productions, including ‘Jupiter Ascending,’ ‘ Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘The Cloverfield Paradox,’ ‘A Wrinkle in Time,’ and ‘Summerland....

Directed by Trey Fanjoy, Honey Girls is a musical family comedy movie that revolves around three girls Maya, Alex, and Charlie, who meet as contestants on a music contest organized by Fancy G, a global pop sensation. While vying for the title of the next big solo artist, the trio forms an unbreakable bond that leads them to create a secret band named Honey Girls. As they begin performing under disguises, they instantly become famous....

SPONSORED LINKS Peacock’s ‘The Resort’ is a black comedy mystery series that revolves around a couple who spend their 10th marriage anniversary at a luxurious resort. Soon, they get involved in uncovering a mystery that occurred 15 years ago. Created by Andy Siara, the comedy series stars a talented group of actors and actresses, including William Jackson Harper, Cristin Milioti, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, and Nick Offerman. If you are a fan of the genre, you must be looking forward to knowing more about this mystery series and how you can watch it....

The usually peaceful community of Mann Court in Cleveland County, North Carolina, suffered a rude awakening when Myla Oaks was found murdered on January 27, 2016. her husband, Jeff, was gravely injured in the same incident, and law enforcement officials tried their best to get to the bottom of the matter. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fear Thy Neighbor: Rural Madness’ chronicles the tragic shooting and even follows Jeff’s life in the aftermath of the attack....

During the late 1970s in Los Angeles, California, the residents shuddered with fear as young women kept turning up dead. For a few months between 1977 and 1978, the authorities discovered ten dead women, all in eerily similar circumstances. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Hillside Strangler: Mind Of A Monster’ focuses on how the police were led to the two killers who went on this rampage, with Kenneth Bianchi being one of them....

Lawainna Patterson is a Dallas-based playwright who wrote the play ‘My Mistakes Do Not Define Me’ with Shelly Garrett. The play is based on Patterson’s own experience. The play has since been turned into a thriller drama film, titled ‘Bid for Love,’ that premiered in the US on BET+ on June 23, 2022, on BET+. Erick S. Gray and N’Tyse turned Patterson’s play into a cinematic script with Arthur Muhammad (‘Carter High’) serving as the director....

Mark Riebe is a name that sends chills down the spine of even the most hardened Florida law enforcement official. Interestingly, Mark stepped into the spotlight when 29-year-old expecting mother Donna Callahan went missing from a convenience store in Pensacola, Florida. Investigation Discovery’s ‘To Catch a Killer: Running With the Devil’ follows the police investigation into Donna’s disappearance and shows how her murderer is suspected of several other killings in the same area....

The city of Fairfield in California was shocked into silence when gunmen opened fire on 22-year-old city councilor Matt Garcia. Although the murder appeared to be a planned hit, the police investigation soon discovered that the truth was far from it. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Suspicious Minds: Who Killed the Councilman?’ takes the viewer through the horrifying incident and shows how a lucky break led to the capture of the murderers. Let’s take a detailed look at the case and find out where the killers are at present, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Sunset Boulevard (1950) Billy Wilder’s stylish noir tells the story of a faded silent film star and her strange, bizarre relationship with an unsuccessful screenwriter. The film features one of the best uses of voice-over narrations in cinema as Joe (Played by William Holden) narrates his story and the events leading to his death. With a voice that is immensely powerful and truthful, Holden’s voice-overs guide us into his mystical past life with Norma Desmond as the film explores the themes of love, lust and desperation....

HBO Max’s ‘FBoy Island‘ starts off as any other regular dating reality show by focusing on three women who get to choose their perfect partners from a group of eligible bachelors. However, herein lies the twist, as unbeknownst to the women, half of the men are nice guys, while the other half consists of FBoys competing only for money. Throughout the season, the women get to mingle with the contestants, take them out on dates, test them on challenges, and eliminate some based on preference....

In the fifth episode of ‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie,’ titled ‘Jolly Times at the River!’ the show follows Izumi and his friends as they finally go to the riverside to relax. Izumi shows off his cooking skills, while Shikimori tries to cook something for her boyfriend as well. When he tries to help a girl, Shikimori’s boyfriend suddenly gets a cramp in his leg and begins to drown. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ episode 5....

The ninth episode of TNT’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Snowpiercer’ season 3 begins with Ben guiding Layton and Josie to rescue Melanie upon locating her rail car. They manage to lift the car from the track to place it in the Snowpiercer. Layton opens the car and gets astounded. Wilford gets tired of his imprisonment while his allies try their best to offer him a way out of Layton’s lock-up. A revelation stuns the passengers of the train and kills the hope that motivates the remnants of humanity to proceed to New Eden....

Episode 6, titled ‘Zoë,’ is an animated retelling of the titular character’s night and depicts the internal struggles she goes through in all its comedic and surreal glory. The central mystery of ‘The Afterparty’ is well underway, and Detective Danner, running out of options, agrees to interrogate the relatively harmless-looking Zoe. Of course, once she delves into her story, and we see “Big Momma Bear Zoe,” the soft-spoken single mother doesn’t look as harmless....

‘1000-lb Best Friends’ revolves around a group of best friends who are united in their pursuit to fight morbid obesity in order to lead healthier lives. Focusing on Meghan Crumpler, Tina Arnold, Vannessa Cross, and Ashely Sutton, the show follows the friends as they try and take on their fight against obesity with hard work, humor, and determination. They are also each other’s most significant support and help themselves get adjusted to rapid dietary and lifestyle changes....