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Based on Jenna Evans Welch’s bestselling novel of the same name, ‘Love & Gelato’ is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Brandon Camp. The show follows Lina, a high school graduate who flies to an entirely different city to fulfill her mother’s final wish of getting to know her father better. Reluctant to spend the summer in a new city, she can’t wait to fly back home. However, when she comes across her mother’s journal that she kept while living there, she starts falling in love with the city, its people, and the delicious gelato....

‘The Old Man‘ presents several intriguing characters from the world of spies and secret agents while telling the story of Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges). Chase, a former CIA operative living a quiet life, is forced to go on the run after his past sins catch up to him. He becomes a target of the CIA, and Agent Raymond Waters is in charge of tracking down and catching Chase. However, the show’s third episode reveals a surprising twist that hints at Waters’ connection to warlord Faraz Hamzad who wants Chase delivered to him....

Netflix’s ‘Keep Breathing’ is set in the Canadian wilderness where a woman named Liv ends up after surviving a plane crash. She is completely on her own, with no sign of civilization. She has to rely on her instincts and common sense and wit to keep herself alive. While there are a lot of things that go through one’s mind while watching Liv’s story, there is one question that makes us wonder if things could have turned out differently for her....

The third season of TNT’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Snowpiercer’ depicts Lilah “LJ” Folger Jr.’s life after the death of her parents. She marries Oz and becomes the queen of Miss Audrey’s night car. When Layton and his allies reconnect the pirate train to the Snowpiercer, leading to Wilford’s imprisonment, LJ tries her best to assist the tyrannical engineer. Even though her actions help Wilford escape from Layton’s prison, Wilford’s eventual absence and Oz’s departure to join Layton make her stoop to distress....

There is something so cathartic about having a good cry. Tragedy is one of the most powerful emotions that a human being is capable of feeling – it is no wonder Greek playwrights used it as an effective tool of storytelling. Be it irony, grief, fall from pride, or complicated relationships – these movies highlight the deepest vulnerabilities. However, the nuances of storytelling have evolved over the centuries, and cinema is open to exploring a range of genres....

SPONSORED LINKS Quentin Tarantino is one of the most celebrated directors of the Hollywood industry. Why? Simply because he makes great movies like ‘Django Unchained’. Those who love action dramas and western genre know how brilliant “Django Unchained” is. The film stars Jamie Foxx along with Christoph Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson, but the most surprising element is a noteworthy supporting role of Leonardo DiCaprio. 10. The Color Purple (1982) This captivating portrayal, directed by the guru of direction Steven Spielberg, is a true gem for reminding the world of the hardships of the ancestors of America’s blacks....

SPONSORED LINKS Misha Green’s ‘Lovecraft Country’ is a horror drama that draws inspiration from the eponymous book penned by Matt Ruff. The HBO series is set in the ’50s segregated-US and follows a young black man who travels throughout the country in search of his missing father. In his journey, he comes across several supernatural powers that trace their origins to one of H. P. Lovecraft’s books. 7. Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-18) Sam Raimi created ‘The Evil Dead’ film franchise after studying H....

SPONSORED LINKS No matter how much we try to project ourselves as rational people who tend to find the logic behind something than just believing it right away, we all enjoy a good horror story. Fear is one of the most basic human emotions, and if we can induce that sensation within us while staying in a physically safe environment, it can be greatly enjoyable. This is probably the reason behind the popularity of horror stories in literature, film, and television....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, ‘The Old Man’ is a thriller series that revolves around Dan Chase, an ex-CIA operative who goes on the run after forces from his past try to hunt him down. Starring Jeff Bridges in the lead role, the riveting series is based on Thomas Perry’s eponymous novel and has received positive reviews from critics. 7. The Blacklist (2013-) ‘The Blacklist‘ is a crime drama series created by Jon Bokenkamp that follows Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader), a high-profile criminal turned FBI informant with a mysterious past....

Angelina Jolie has had her fair share of praise as both an actress and a beauty. I believe she is one of the most attractive women to ever have graced the silver screen, and there are quite a lot of people who share this view of mine. Her career is one of interest, with her taking on a diverse set of roles in films traversing genres including sci-fi, drama, comedy, action, and several others....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Horimiya’ is an anime adaptation of the manga series of the same name, which is written by Hiroki Adachi and illustrated by Daisuke Hagiwara. It introduces viewers to two very complex and seemingly different characters named Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura. Hori is an intelligent and beautiful girl who is liked by everybody at school, while Izumi is a glass-wearing geek who prefers to stay alone. 7. 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) ‘5 Centimeters Per Second’ is a story of two lovers who have known each other ever since they were little....

There’s no denying that both Heather and Tarek El Moussa love not only one another but also the notion of love, but it’s the way they never shy away from either that captivates us the most. After all, whether it be on social media platforms or ‘Selling Sunset,’ it appears as if the accomplished real estate agent and the ‘Flip or Flop‘ star just can’t bear to be apart for long periods....

Kyla Pratt is best known for the role of Maya in the ‘Dr. Dolittle’ movie franchise. She has also lent her voice to the character of Penny Proud in the Disney Channel animated series ‘The Proud Family.’ The talented actress and singer began her career as a child artist at the age of 8 and has since appeared in numerous TV shows and movies. Kyla’s boyfriend, Danny “KP” Kirkpatrick, is a renowned songwriter, hip-hop artist, and tattoo artist who owns IAM Compton, an African American-operated Ink Art Music shop in Compton, California....

‘Deep Water’ is a psychological thriller that follows Vic (Ben Affleck) and Melinda’s (Ana de Armas) unconventional relationship that threatens to implode. The husband, in an effort to save the marriage, stoically watches as his wife has a string of affairs. Eventually, however, things get too much for Vic, and he hints that he might have murdered one of Melinda’s past lovers. Adrian Lyne’s screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1957 novel is a detailed look at complex human relationships and a subtle condemnation of the wealthy social circle that surrounds the couple....

Sports movies are exciting, and ice skating has been at the heart of some good films. With the latest entry of Margot Robbie’s Oscar-nominated ‘I, Tonya’, this genre has once again been brought into the spotlight. And also, it has highlighted the fact that although ‘ice skating’ is the general term, there is actually a difference between figure skating and ice dancing. Watching the performers undertaking seemingly impossible moves, and that too on the ice, with masterful grace is like admiring a fine piece of art....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, ‘Billions‘ is a drama series that documents the journey of hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod as he attempts to soar high in the world of finance. However, his methods tend to be questionable, so attorney Chuck Rhoades makes up his mind to prosecute Axe. A few storylines in the show are seemingly adaptations of real-life prosecutions by federal law, which gives one more reason to want to watch this show....

‘We Own This City’ follows the notorious Gun Trace Task Force of the Baltimore Police Department and its members’ breaches of the law. The miniseries delves into multiple instances of blatant corruption and crime by many officers of the BPD. A parallel narrative shows us the aftermath of the police officers’ crimes getting discovered. Jemell Rayam is particularly notorious for his misuse of police power. However, he also becomes a surprisingly compliant witness....

Created by David Jenkins, ‘Our Flag Means Death’ is a period-comedy series. It revolves around Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), a wealthy landowner who abandons his wife and children and embraces the pirate life. However, it soon becomes apparent to both Stede and his crew that he is a horrible pirate and even worse captain. When the series begins, his crew is about to mutiny. But their attention is diverted with the arrival of the Royal Navy of England....

‘After Life’ is a comedy-drama series that revolves around Tony Johnson (Ricky Gervais), a journalist who becomes depressed and suicidal following his wife’s death. The only thing that prevents him from taking his own life is his sense of responsibility to his father and his dog. He lives in the picturesque and sunny town of Tambury and works at a local newspaper called the Tambury Gazette as the head of feature stories....

‘Virgin River‘ is the new Netflix series that is bound to pull at your heartstrings with the kind of romance and relationships depicted. While it is certainly a Hallmark-like shift for the streaming platform, the change in direction is understood, considering that a good love story is always a crowd puller, in terms of viewers. The basic premise of the show is centered on a woman who heads to the small town of Virgin River in California, answering an employment opportunity for a nurse practitioner....