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Directed by Ate de Jong, ‘The Bombardment’ or ‘Het Bombardement’ is a Dutch war drama movie set in May 1940, in the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. It revolves around Vincent de Graaf — a baker’s assistant and amateur boxer — who falls in love with Eva von Heerle, the wealthy daughter of German refugees. However, Eva is engaged to a middle-aged man, Dirk Lagerwaard, to secure her family’s safety. On the other hand, Vincent wishes to emigrate to the United States to treat his ill brother....

Vecna is the humanoid monster that serves as the primary antagonist in the first volume of the fourth season of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things.’ Although he first appears in the season premiere, titled ‘The Hellfire Club,’ his name isn’t mentioned. His true identity isn’t revealed until the mid-season finale, but Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) names him Vecna after the character of the same name from the ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ fantasy role-playing game....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by American filmmaker Jay Roach, ‘Austin Powers’ is a series of action spy comedy films starring Mike Myers as the titular character. It is a trilogy of films, ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (1997), ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ (1999) and ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’ (2002). The series follows Austin Powers saving the day with his suaveness and spontaneity. The franchise parodies famous spy agent characters, with iconic characters such as James Bond and Jason King, facing the brunt of its satire....

SPONSORED LINKS Anime, like other forms of entertainment, has various genres like action, romance, and science-fiction. Interestingly, a lot of these countless genres recount a story with high school as the backdrop. And why not? After all, the biggest group of anime fans are teenagers. So, it is understandable that creators try to make movies and shows for their target audience. Over the last decade, we have seen several great teenage anime, and therefore, the task of selecting the top anime ever was a very difficult one....

SPONSORED LINKS Noelle, a Disney+ movies, is a comedy with fantastical elements that will surely make anyone feel cozy and warm. Starring Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader as the siblings, Noelle and Nick Kringle, the premise of the move is magical and well-timed with the holiday season in mind. Noelle and Nick are shown to be the children of Santa Claus who is planning to retire. When Nick, who is supposed to step into his father’s shoes abandons his post as he cannot handle the pressure, Noelle is forced to take charge....

SPONSORED LINKS In trying to up their games when it comes to original films, Netflix has truly broken new grounds, not only in terms of content, but also considering the actors and directors who are signing up to work for them. When Alfonso Cuaron signed up to work for Netflix, it was already a huge deal, and the movie he ended up making, ‘Roma’, created a sensation around the world in 2018, even helping Cuaron land two Academy Awards for the same....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Thing About Pam’ is a crime drama series based on shocking true events that transpired in the small town of Troy, Missouri. It is based on the Dateline NBC podcast of the same name and follows Pam Hupp as she misleads the investigation of her friend, Betsy Faria. The series stars Renée Zellweger in the titular role and has received a mixed response from critics. 7. Worst Roommate Ever (2022-) ‘Worst Roommate Ever’ is a true-crime documentary series covering various crimes people commit in co-living spaces....

SPONSORED LINKS Historical fiction, if executed well, is one of the most interesting fiction genres as it takes us back to a bygone era and presents often forgotten tales on the screen. Netflix’s ‘Thieves of the Woods’ or ‘De Bende Van Jan De Lichte’ is a Belgian drama that is originally produced in Dutch but can be watched in English as well, thanks to a dubbed version. The show is based on a novel of the same name by Louis Paul Boon and is about the legend of Jan De Lichte....

SPONSORED LINKS Allyssa and Adam’s The One That Got Away Journey The moment we first came across Allyssa, the then-25-year-old confident and self-reliant model admitted she was more than ready to find her true love, tie the knot, and even start a family soon. However, following her disappointment with Nelson, her awkward date with Travis, and the shocking (momentary) entry of her fan Daniel, she was honestly close to giving up on this production....

‘Lovestruck High‘ is an interesting dating reality show that borrows heavily from popular high school romantic comedies. It takes a group of eligible singles from the United Kingdom and transports them to an authentic American high school setting. Although the contestants are expected to lead a normal student life, attend classes, and even participate in extracurriculars, their primary assignment is to find a partner in time for the end of year prom....

Bravo’s ‘Summer House‘ is a reality show that offers a sneak peek into the lives of a group of friends who share a vacation house in New York’s Hamptons during the country’s unofficial summer season. With cameras following the crew around every waking minute, viewers are given a glimpse of their everyday life, while high octane drama and steamy romances add to the thrill. Danielle Olivera joined the show in season 2 and became quite a fan-favorite cast member due to her magnetic personality....

FX on Hulu’s crime series ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ depicts the true story of Brenda Lafferty and her daughter Erica Lafferty’s murders. In the show, detectives Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba investigate the double murder case, unraveling the astounding presence of religious fundamentalism in the murders. The series progresses as a police procedural, depicting the conflicts that arise between the pious Mormon Pyre and the non-Mormon Bill while proceeding with the investigation....

After Don Fluitt was murdered at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the authorities suspected a personal motive. The investigation then led them to Don’s ex-wife, Christine White, and her then-husband, Terry. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Figure in the Garage’ focuses on this very case and the people involved. While Terry was eventually sent to prison for Don’s murder, Christine was initially suspected of having a part as well. So, let’s find out more about the case, shall we?...

‘Home Team’ brings the audience’s attention to the life of football coach Sean Payton. Instead of focusing on his achievements as the coach of the National Football League (NFL) team New Orleans Saints, the sports comedy tells the story of Sean reconnecting with his son, Connor. The movie, directed by Charles and Daniel Kinnane, sees Sean returning to his home in Argyle, Texas, and joining the coaching staff of his son’s middle school football team....

When beautiful and popular Corey Parker did not show up for work after Thanksgiving, her co-workers and friends grew worried. One of them decided to check if she was alright. She was not. Corey Parker had been murdered. She had been brutally stabbed with a knife over a hundred times by her neighbor, Robert Denney. Investigation Discovery’s ‘A Time to Kill’ explores Corey’s murder in an episode titled ‘The Night Creeper....

In October 2007, the authorities arrived at the Petric home in Wellington, Ohio, to what initially looked like a murder-suicide. While Susan Petric, the matriarch, was dead, her husband, Mark, was somehow still alive. It seemed like their son, Daniel, had the answers regarding what happened, but as the police dug deeper, they realized he was the one responsible. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Signs Of A Psychopath: I Have a Surprise for You’ reveals how the teenager committed a horrific crime because a video game was taken away from him....

The city of Tampa in Florida witnessed a horrifying crime when George O’Neill was gunned down in public by Henry Lee Marshall. The two men had been feuding for quite some time over Martha Leathers, the mother of George’s children, who had even dated Henry for a few months. Investigation Discovery’s ‘I (Almost) Got Away With It: Got Caught in a Love Triangle’ chronicles the murder and showcases how Henry led the police on a 9-year chase before being brought into custody....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Ken Rodgers and Nick Mascolo, ’30 for 30: The Tuck Rule’ is a sports documentary. It focuses on one of the most controversial decisions taken on the sports field that is deemed to have shaped the career of arguably the greatest football quarterback, Tom Brady. The riveting documentary turns its attention towards that consequential snowy night in Foxboro and offers knowledgeable insight from coaches, sports analysts, and the players involved in the action....

False convictions have been the subject of multiple documentaries and several cases have gained large-scale media attention. Falsely convicted people are especially ill-fated as they get punished for crimes that they did not commit. Most false convictions also have an angle of racial discrimination as minorities, especially African-Americans have been at the receiving end of wrongful accusations due to racial stereotyping. ‘Devil’s Knot’ is a biographical crime drama that revolves around probably the most famous case of false convictions: that of the West Memphis Three....

Written by Tom Davis and James De Frond, in part, the comedy crime drama series ‘The Curse’ is a sleek period piece that would seamlessly transport you to the London of the 1980s. The story follows a gang of small-time crooks who are literally cursed. Thanks to their absence of mind and miserable judgment skills, they often land in trouble. However, the story takes a southward turn as the motley crew becomes entangled in one of the biggest gold heists in history....