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Disney Pixar’s coming-of-age animation film ‘Turning Red’ follows Meilin, a young teenager with a big red family tradition. Apart from the general chaos of adolescence, the vivacious 13-year-old also has to contend with turning into a giant red panda every time she gets too excited. Her mother, Ming, informing her that the “condition” is one that has been in the family for generations doesn’t seem to make things better, and an epic battle (metaphorically and physically) ensues between mother and daughter....

SPONSORED LINKS The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) won all eleven Academy Awards it was nominated for, but should have won another, for supporting actor for Viggo Mortensen who became a star with the trilogy. When you at the list of all Viggo Mortensen movies, you realize that Audiences were always aware of Mortensen for many of his fine character performances in major and minor studio films, but his performance as Aragorn defined him as an actor and made him a superstar....

In Hulu’s ‘Prey,’ the warriors of a Native American tribe take on a Predator or Yautja. The story particularly focuses on siblings Naru (Amber Midthunder) and Taabe (Dakota Beavers). Although they realize that the creature they are fighting is stronger than anything they have ever faced, they still put the safety of their people over their well-being. ‘Prey’ is the fifth entry in the ‘Predator’ film series and a prequel to the first four films....

In the first season of ‘Russian Doll,’ Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) initially doesn’t know that there is another person caught in the circle of mirrors like her. That person is Alan Zaveri (Charlie Barnett). Alan is the very anti-thesis of Nadia. If the latter is brash, self-assured, and outspoken, Alan is reserved, reclusive, and insecure. The dichotomy between them manifests in how they deal with their uncommon circumstances. Alan is caught in the time loop on the worst day of his life....

Legal dramas portray intense battles involving crime, corporate or property conflict. A lot of them, like ‘Suits’ revolve around fictional law firms or legal agencies. ‘Bull’ is yet another drama that focuses on a charismatic employee at a law firm. The show revolves around Dr. Jason Bull, a psychologist who hates lawyers due to having failed the bar exam twice. However, he loves law and works at Trial Analysis Corporation, a jury consultation firm....

Created by Elgin James and Stephen Merchant, ‘The Outlaws’ (alternatively titled ‘The Offenders’) is a black comedy crime drama series. Seven strangers come under one roof as per the court mandate – to repay their debts to society by community service. A radical businessman, a rundown activist, a teenage celebrity, a kleptomaniac, and Christopher Walken‘s Frank are among the eclectic mix. The officer takes them to a rundown building, asking them to return it to its former glory....

Based on Edward Streeter’s eponymous 1949 novel, ‘Father of the Bride’ is a remake of the original 1950 movie and 1991 version, both of the same name. Directed by Gary “Gaz” Alazraki, the romantic comedy movie revolves around Billy Herrera, a father who finds it hard to wrap his head around his daughter’s upcoming wedding while he tries to save his own marriage. Through Billy’s character, the movie dives into the complexities that new relationships can bring to the dynamics of a family through a comedic lens....

‘The Weekend Away’ is a mystery film directed by Kim Farrant. The script is written by Sarah Alderson, who is the author of the namesake book the movie is based on. In the film, two best friends – Beth and Kate – take some time off to go on a trip to Croatia. However, things take a dark turn when Kate is found dead, and Beth becomes a prime suspect in the supposed murder....

SPONSORED LINKS Mind control as a concept has been widely depicted in films and tv shows. It has also found a place in the Australian series ‘The Unlisted‘, where an organization is using mind control to take kids under their wings and is also giving them superpowers so that they can be used to fight wars without their own inclination towards the same. The mind controlling is being done to most teenagers, but some of them manage to be left out of the process because their names were not found in the government registers....

Titled ‘Love or Family,’ Investigation Discovery’s ‘Forbidden Love: Dying for Love’ season 3 episode 7 chronicles the gruesome 2003 murder of 17-year-old Amandeep Atwal. The slain teenager from British Columbia was brought to the hospital with multiple stab wounds, and her death shook the nation. Let’s examine what exactly happened to Amandeep and where her killer is today, shall we? How Did Amandeep Atwal Die? Amandeep Atwal was a 17-year-old Sikh resident of Kitimat, British Columbia....

There’s no denying that Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ stands out from the crowd of dating reality shows by having its contestants try to find their life partners through a process where they can’t even see one another. In other words, it follows a group of marriage-ready singles as they meet, date, and get engaged sight unseen, only to then spend a month together to decide whether they’re ready to say “I do” or not....

The sixth and final season of ‘Better Call Saul’ begins ominously. All the valuables in Saul Goodman’s (Bob Odenkirk) luxurious home get neatly packaged, and a life-size cut-out of him is thrown into the trash. This is the beginning of the end. In the first two episodes of season 6, titled ‘Wine and Roses’ and ‘Carrot and Stick,’ Saul and Kim (Rhea Seehorn) continue with the plans of sabotaging Howard in the Sandpiper case....

The sixth season of ‘Billions’ begins by shaking things up. With Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) fleeing to Switzerland, the narrative seems to have undergone a drastic and necessary overhaul. Michael Prince (Corey Stoll) is the new billionaire in town, and his way of doing business is radically different from Bobby. After failing to capture Bobby due to Michael’s betrayal, Attorney General of New York Chuck Rhoades, Jr. (Paul Giamatti) has deduced that the entire billionaire class is corrupt and greedy and decided to come after them all....

“Baby” Billy Freeman (Walton Goggins) is one of the most important supporting characters of ‘The Righteous Gemstones.’ He is the brother of late Aimee-Leigh Gemstone (Jennifer Nettles), and through her, brother-in-law of Eli (John Goodman). “Baby” Billy and Aimee-Leigh grew up in their ancestral property of Freeman’s Gap, South Carolina. They were part of a singing duo that accumulated moderate fame, but then Aimee-Leigh met Eli. They got married, became televangelists, and created a sprawling empire of faith....

The second season of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ is packed with humor, mystery, and guest appearances that give viewers a hearty load of entertainment. In the first episode of season 2, viewers are introduced to a fictionalized version of actress Amy Schumer, known for her unique comedy style and irreverent sense of humor. The actress’ charming presence makes for some hilarious moments, and one of those has a mention of Schumer suing acclaimed director Judd Apatow....

Netflix’s ‘Archive 81’ follows Dan Turner, an archivist tasked with restoring tapes filmed over two decades previously by a young grad student named Melody Pendras. As Dan watches the recordings, he is pulled into Melody’s haunting experiences at the Visser building. Eventually, Dan himself is beset by ominous occurrences at his deserted research facility, leading him down a dark path bordering on insanity. Death abounds in the unsettling narrative, with mysterious fires and disappearances....

In the second movie of the ‘365 Days’ film series, titled ‘365 Days: This Day,’ a love triangle between Laura (Anna-Maria Sieklucka), Massimo (Michele Morrone), and a mysterious man named Nacho (Simone Susinna) emerges at the center of the narrative. When the film begins, some time has passed since Laura’s accident. She has survived but suffered a miscarriage. However, she hasn’t told Massimo yet, fearing that he might seek vendetta against those responsible....

Numerous films and TV shows have been made about the Watergate Scandal. What differentiates ‘Gaslit’ from the rest is that it focuses on individuals who history has forgotten despite the important role they played in the scandal’s revelation. So, justifiably, Frank Wills, the security guard that found tapes stuck to the locks at the Watergate Complex and called the police, is part of this retelling. In ‘Gaslit.’ Frank (Patrick Walker) struggles to deal with the sudden burst of fame and gradually realizes that he has virtually become unemployable because of it....

Netflix’s ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ has been responsible for making the sport more popular and bringing in legions of fans over the last few years. Season 4 takes the viewers through the 2021 racing season, touching upon various rivalries and not failing to deliver on the action it has promised. Haas F1’s team principal, Guenther Steiner, has become a fan favorite thanks to his no-nonsense approach and a rather funny personality....

Created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Kelly Galuska, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett, ‘Human Resources’ is an adult animated sitcom. A spin-off of ‘Big Mouth,’ the workplace comedy revolves around the daily shenanigans of the monsters from the original series. The Hormone Monsters, Depression Kitties, Shame Wizards, and other creatures guide humans through various phases and aspects of life, and their hilarious antics are chronicled in each episode. Fans of the original show have equally loved ‘Human Resources’ for its well-written dialogues, musical numbers, impressive voice cast, and brilliant comment on the human psyche....