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SPONSORED LINKS The first ever scripted original web series of CBS All Access, ‘The Good Fight‘ is a spin-off of the famous show ‘The Good Wife’. Christine Baranski plays the character of Diane Lockhart. The story starts with Diane and her god-daughter Maia Rindell being ousted from their law firm Lockhart, Deckler, Gussman, Lee, Lyman, Gilbert-Lurie, Kagan, Tannebaum, & Associates. This was the aftermath of a major scam which also saw Diane lose all of her savings....

SPONSORED LINKS 13. UQ Holder! (2017) Let’s kickstart the list with an anime that revolves around magic. Touta Konoe lives in a village and leads a secluded life away from people. After discovering magic, everything changes in the world. But the change is not necessarily good, and a huge upset disrupting the balance of the world takes place. Touta does not know anything about all this since he lives away from society and spends time with his teacher, who can use magic and a group of friends....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Angus MacLane, ‘Lightyear’ is a computer-animated sci-fi action-adventure film revolving around the eponymous character, Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans), a space ranger and test pilot. While stranded on a habitable but hostile planet, Buzz volunteers to test a substance called hyperspace fuel. He experiences the effects of time dilation and discovers several decades have passed. The planet has been invaded by Emperor Zurg and his robot army. Now, Buzz must lead his ragtag team of misfits if he ever wants to find his way back home....

Ah… the 90s. We love to live our lives in nostalgia and the 90s are the go-to decade for television nostalgia. With the glacial rise of technology and creativity, the 90s saw some of the most iconic and critically successful television shows. From ‘Law & Order’ to ‘Friends’ to ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ the 90s gave us a dose of fresh imagination. For this list, I have taken into account films which best defined the 90s and still are remembered to this day....

A spin-off of ‘Below Deck,’ Bravo’s reality show ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ premiered in 2016 and has since skyrocketed in popularity. It centers upon a 150+ feet long mega-yacht and follows a group of crew members during the charter season. In addition to providing spectacular views as the boat cruises through beautiful landscapes, it also allows us a behind-the-scenes peek at how the crew interacts with one another in an uncensored manner....

Created by Pedro Morelli, ‘Brotherhood‘ or ‘Irmandade’ is a Brazilian crime series set in mid-90s São Paulo. It follows Cristina Ferreira, an honest and devoted lawyer who discovers that her brother Edson – who she has not talked to in a long time – is in prison. Edson leads the titular criminal group Brotherhood, which law enforcement wants to infiltrate. They convince Cristina to join the organization and supply the police with information....

‘Car Masters: Rust to Riches‘ is a reality series on Netflix that revolves around the projects undertaken by the crew of Gotham Garage. Having built props for several movie and television productions, the Gotham Garage members are adept at transforming old cars into modern vehicles. The makeovers are done in hopes of fetching a high price and earning large profits. Each episode of the show is dedicated to a single project as the team decides the best way to go about their work....

In season 2 of the period drama TV series ‘Sanditon,’ Charlotte Heywood comes back to the titular beachside resort town with her sister Alison. Still reeling from the trauma of Sidney’s untimely death, she decides to stay away from love and marriage until she meets two handsome new suitors who take a keen interest in her. While Charlotte is not too impressed by the suave Colonel Lennox and eventually realizes that he is a deceptive man, she shares an intense equation with Alexander Colbourne, for whom she works as a governess....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Ruth Paxton, ‘A Banquet’ is a horror movie about a young girl who is struck by a supernatural experience that leaves her devoted to a higher power. As a result, her widowed mother is left helpless, especially when her daughter refuses to eat due to her faith. The haunting horror film features actors like Sienna Guillory, Jessica Alexander, and Ruby Stokes in the lead roles. The arthouse visuals further enhance the ambiguous storytelling that leaves us in an everlasting state of suspense....

Helmed by Jay Chandrasekhar, ‘Easter Sunday’ is a comedy film that follows a man named Joseph “Joe” Valencia. As a struggling comedian and actor, his life is far from a perfect picture. Needless to say, Joe is not looking forward to attending the Easter Sunday gathering with his adopted son, Junior Valencia. While there, the chaotic and dysfunctional dynamic of his extended Filipino American family leads to several hilarious situations....

Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Mother’ follows the story of a woman who discovers the dark and manipulative side of her daughter. It explores the implications of blind love for one’s children and how damaging such dedication can be. In four episodes, the show goes through a lot of twists and turns, and the shocking ending makes us wonder if such a thing could be possible in reality. Was Anya’s case pulled out from real life?...

In Russian, Groznyy is the word used to describe someone formidable, someone, who incites fear because of their power. In English, it translates to “terrible”, which, considering the evolution of the term over the years, might not be a suitable interpretation. Meanings have a habit of getting lost in translation, and sometimes, they shroud the true character of something. For example, Ivan IV, the first Tsar of Russia, brought about a wave of changes in Russia....

Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ stands out from the crowd of dating reality shows through its interesting premise of making singles get engaged without meeting in real life. It brings together a group of singles and has them communicate in a speed-dating format without knowing how they look physically. Once the couples propose, they get to meet each other and even spend time in a couple’s retreat before settling into everyday life....

With Ernesto Contreras, Alejandro Fernández Almendras, and Edgar Nito at the helm, Netflix’s original action series ‘Pedal to Metal’ (‘Dale Gas’) stays true to the name and comes off as a slick, fast-paced foray into the world of illegal racing. Following a race that ends in a spectacular disaster, car mechanic and illegal racer Enrique “Kike” Guerrero heads to Mexico City to stay out of trouble. With his only companion, Noche, Kike traverses the sprawling underworld of the city, full of stolen car parts and vehicle theft gangs....

Since 2010, Hillsong Church has been a growing presence in the United States, with the first church in the country being set up in New York City, New York. At the time, Carl Lentz was the co-founder, quickly becoming popular among the younger crowd as the “hipster pastor.” However, in November 2020, he was fired from his position after his infidelity became public knowledge. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed’ features an interview with Ranin Karim, the woman who claimed to have an affair with Carl in 2020....

On February 14, 2001, the residents of Oklahoma City bore witness to a terrifying murder when Susan Hamilton was found strangled and beaten to death on her bathroom floor. Her husband, Dr. John Hamilton, called 911 and claimed to have found her that way when he returned from one of his surgeries. Investigation Discovery’s ‘American Monster: The Last Valentine’ chronicles the gruesome murder and follows the investigation that brought the murderer to justice....

As a true crime thriller that explores the creepy phenomenon of people living inside someone else’s home in secret, Lifetime’s ‘Phrogging: Hider in My House’ is honestly a series unlike any other. That’s because it shines a bone-chilling light upon the possible dangers of strangers by incorporating not just archival footage as well as re-creations but also first-hand accounts of survivors. Amongst them in episode 3, ‘Living Among Us,’ are Brett Mugglin and Mark Hartman — so now, if you wish to learn more about their experiences and current standing, we’ve got the details for you....

The dynamic duo of Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore (who were behind Disney’s ‘Lab Rats’) conjured the supernatural comedy series ‘The Villains of Valley View.’ The Disney original series follows teenage supervillain Havoc through her exile. After standing up against the head of the League of Villains, she and her not-so-normal family are forced to move to a serene suburban locale in Texas. Havoc must hide her identity and become Amy with spirited neighbor Hartley on her back....

‘Ford v Ferrari’ is a sports drama based on true events. It brings together two widely popular actors, in the form of Christian Bale and Matt Damon. The film is an extremely entertaining movie with exhilarating racing sequences and tense drama. ‘Ford v Ferrari’ revolves around the visionary automobile designer, Caroll Shelby. Shelby was responsible for designing the AC Cobra and the Mustang and has been hailed as a legend in the field of automobile design....

SPONSORED LINKS I have always loved films about anthropomorphic animals. It’s fascinating to sometimes see what animals think. ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ plays on this with hilarity. Directed by Chris Renaud, ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ is an animated comedy about Max, a beloved terrier who finds his position to be in peril when the owner adopts Duke, a stray whom Max immensely dislikes. The film stars the hilarious Louis C....