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What makes a great director? My idea of a great director has changed radically over the last few years. A great director could be a master storyteller. A great director could be someone who ventures into a wide variety of genres, exploring different kinds of themes in every film. But above all, a great director is one with an impeccable vision. But what about the not-so-great ones? Consistency is one of the most important factors that determine the success of a filmmaker....

Themes of sadomasochism and sexual angst have been depicted in movies with more nuance and maturity by many great auteurs. So, if you are really looking movies with lots of sex scenes, there are many better options. The below list consists of movies where the actors let them completely uninhibited and shot several great steamy sex scenes. Be mindful that these are not movies with real sex scenes. These are movies with lots of sex scenes....

‘Kakegurui‘ is an entertaining anime which unfolds against the backdrop of a high school. The students and the faculties here are more concerned about acquiring practical life lessons through high-stakes gambling rather than regular academic courses. Yumeko Jabami, a beautiful transfer student, loves the mind games involved in gambling and is a master of reading minds and manipulating people. Here’s the list of best anime similar to ‘Kakegurui’ that are our recommendations....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Jimi: All Is By My Side (2013) ‘Jimi: All Is By My Side’ follows a year in the life of legendary pop culture icon, Jimi Hendrix. Instead of taking a look at his entire journey from beginning to end, or even following his career as it took off steeply, this film chooses a very specific time in his life to present to its viewers. Set in the year 1966-67, it follows Hendrix to London, where he begins to chart a course that would completely flip his life....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Daniel Calparsoro, ‘Centauro’ is a Spanish crime drama movie. A racer is like a centaur, with wheels in place of hoofs – or so the film seems to suggest. Motorbike racer Rafa is ready to reach the racetrack and attain his dreams, but his road to stardom is fraught with unending perils. To save the mother of his child from a notorious gang, he takes control of the bike by becoming a trafficker for them....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix is undoubtedly the single most game-changing streaming service in the entertainment space as far as the 21st century is concerned. The streaming platform has completely changed the way films and television shows are consumed by the audiences, and have also started producing content themselves dubbed as Netflix Originals. Now that there is an intense competition among the various streaming platforms that keep coming up, the only way a platform can hold on to its status and popularity is by producing the best web content....

SPONSORED LINKS One thing we can say about most TV shows is that they always try and stick to the particular genre with which they begin. If the premise, the mood, and setting of the series are built in a certain way, one cannot just suddenly change everything to give it a completely new look. Even when it comes to anthology shows, where each episode tells a completely different story, makers usually stick to the same genre within which they operate....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. The Boys (2019-) Like ‘The Terminal List,’ ‘The Boys‘ is unapologetically violent, and revenge serves as one of its core motifs. A loose adaptation of the namesake comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the series is set in a world where superpowered people exist, but their powers are exclusively the result of certain drugs. The superheroes in this world are cynical, corrupt, and in many cases, downright psychotic....

SPONSORED LINKS Vampires have been extremely popular mystical creatures in fiction, be it written fiction or television series. It would not be wrong to say that their popularity skyrocketed due to Bram Stoker’s novel, ‘Dracula.’ The titular character is the most famous fictional vampire and his story has become a classic. It has been adapted onto the screen countless number of times. Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss who are known for working on the shows, ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Sherlock’ have adapted the tale into a miniseries titled after the novel and the protagonist....

How difficult is it to witness one’s partner living with someone else? Are eight weeks enough to change one’s mind about getting engaged? Netflix’s reality series ‘The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On‘ tries to answer such questions through its interesting premise. The show brings together six committed couples, each containing an individual who has issued an ultimatum, compelling their partner to get married or separate within eight weeks. However, during the decision period, each participant is allowed to choose a different partner from any of the other couples in order to put their commitment to the test....

In what can only be described as a rollercoaster ride of romance, drama, laughs, and heartbreak, ‘Love is Blind: Japan’ tackles the notion of falling in love without the presence of physical connection. A spin-off of ‘Love is Blind,’ it also revolves around a group of singles as they go from speed dating to getting engaged without ever seeing one another, only to walk down the aisle after exploring whether they’re the right fit or not....

It was Stanley Kubrik who first introduced the world to the endless and spectacular possibilities of the science fiction genre. Since that moment of epiphany, Hollywood and other film industries have stopped at nothing to achieve artistic perfection. But what art is art that is perfect? Such questions about the conceptual definition and fusion of art and cinema drive most of the titles in this list. The majority do not boast of state of the art special effects and gigantic production budgets but make their presence felt with the masterful craft and passion of their creators....

The modern way of life has got so indulged in materialistic pursuits that we often forget to stop and think about the profound truths of life. The spiritualist pursuit of humans is borne out of curiosity and isn’t limited just to religious aspects. Spirituality encompasses everything that we do and is just the deeper scrutiny of it. However, there are a lot of things that we need to take care of, and there isn’t enough time to dedicate to spiritual awakening....

As a competition series that essentially explores the reality of the incredibly creative as well as the teamwork-driven art form of glassblowing, Netflix’s ‘Blown Away’ is simply perfectly gripping. That’s because it follows ten skilled designers as they create intricate, delicate glass sculptures for a shot at not just a prize package worth $60,000 but also a lifetime of bragging rights. So now that season 3 of this inspiring production has made its way to our screens, let’s find out precisely what every single one of its talented contestants is up to these days, shall we?...

Major Motoko Kusanagi and Batou are two main characters in the ‘Ghost in the Shell’ universe. Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War’ is a condensed version of the first season of the TV anime ‘Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045.’ Set in 2045, the film depicts Major, Batou, and their team’s conflict with the newest global threat, the posthumans. When the film begins, it has been 11 years since the events of ‘Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex – Solid State Society....

Alan Zaveri (Charlie Barnett) is the deuteragonist of ‘Russian Doll.’ In more ways than one, he is the total opposite of protagonist Nadia Vulvokov (Natasha Lyonne). If he is withdrawn, insecure, unhappy, and reserved, Nadia is wild, opinionated, independent, and chaotic. The dichotomy between these two characters serves as an important plot device in the show. In season 1, Alan is deeply depressed, which seemingly culminates in suicide before he is trapped in the time loop....

Before the Supreme Court legalized abortion across the nation in 1973, there was a group of unlikely outlaws — ordinary women who offered the safe (yet then-entirely illegal) procedure to those in need. They were tired and enraged over not having control of their own bodies, as explored on HBO’s ‘The Janes,’ leading them to establish the titular underground network in the hopes of sparking change. Among them was Heather Booth, who’d essentially founded the much-needed service during her college years — so now, if you wish to learn more about her, we’ve got the details for you....

‘Angelyne‘ is an addictive biographical drama series that captures the life of the iconic Los Angeles billboard model, who came to be known as one of the original media influencers in pop culture. The Peacock original is created by Nancy Oliver and explores Angelyne’s relationships with the various men in her life, be it her lovers or her work associates. This includes Freddy Messina, her first photographer and supporter, who stays with her for several years....

Devon and Leela’s separation in FOX’s medical series ‘The Resident’ season 5 not only astounded the viewers but also paves the way for severe consequences in the former’s life. Even amid the incredible success of his clinical trial, Devon struggles to be in Chastain where he has to encounter his ex-girlfriend now and then. Although Kit and Bell want their talented doctor to stay at Chastain, Devon thinks about parting ways with the hospital....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Robert Moor, Matthew Shaer, and Eric Benson’s true-crime podcast, ‘Joe vs. Carole‘ is a limited drama series created by Etan Frankel. The John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon-starrer focus on the decade-long rivalry between a big-cat rescuer named Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic, a zoo owner notorious for his cub-breeding business and animal shows. After the sworn enemies keep pushing each other for several years, with Joe’s livelihood always in jeopardy, the feud ultimately leads to a dangerous crime....