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SPONSORED LINKS 10. Elephant (2003) The mystery-drama is written and directed by Gus Van Sant. Two students, Alex and Eric conduct a massacre by shooting many students, teachers and the principal in their school as a revenge. We see the school through the eyes of various students accompanied by their own perception of the school as a happy, inspiring, disturbing, friendly and isolated place. The use of deliberate long shots and following camera at the back of the characters build the tension in the atmosphere of the movie....

How important is a critic’s word in determining the fate of a film? Very important, I’d say. And quite relevant too. Average moviegoers hardly ever care about a certain critic’s opinion on a film they’d like to see. But I happen to think that critics’ opinions on the film hold significant importance. A film deserves to be analysed, critiqued and dissected and oftentimes a critic’s opinion on a film might open you up to its flaws or make you revisit a film you disliked....

‘Beelzebub’ is a highly popular, entertaining anime that explores supernatural themes. It also has elements of action and comedy. The anime showcases a strong main character who needs to take care of the spawn of Satan – Beelzebub. There is a multitude of funny and strong characters in this series, which makes it quite fun to watch. If you are looking for shows that are tonally and stylistically similar to this one, then you’ve arrived at the right place....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Mad Men (2007-2015) Like ‘The Gilded Age,’ ‘Mad Men’ is set in New York in one of the most formative decades in American history — the 1960s. It initially revolves around the personal and professional lives of the employees of the fictional Sterling Cooper advertising agency, with a special focus on Don Draper (Jon Hamm), the charming advertising executive with a mysterious past. While ‘Mad Men’ is much more cynical in its approach to historical fiction than ‘The Gilded Age,’ it still strives to look at the future with hope....

‘90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ is a part of the famous 90 Day Fiancé franchise on TLC. The reality series features American nationals and their foreign love interests and focuses on the phase before the couples decide to get married and apply for the K-1 visa. The pandemic has affected people all over the world, but for those in a relationship with people across the globe, it can get quite problematic....

‘Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest’ or ‘Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou’ is an action-adventure harem anime that is based on Ryo Shirakome’s light novel series of the same name. The show follows a young adult named Hajime Nagumo, who mysteriously gets transported to a fantasy world along with his friends, where he is tasked to save humanity. After getting betrayed by one of his classmates, Hajime ends up in an abyss where he encounters a vampire....

On Thanksgiving Day in 2006, Ashley Scott’s loved ones faced unimaginable tragedy. She was found unresponsive at home with heinous injuries, prompting an inquiry into her relationship with her husband, Jeffrey. Investigation Discovery’s ‘American Monster: Tell Me You Love Me’ delves into a tale of abuse and infidelity that ended fatally. So, let’s find out what happened in this case then, shall we? How Did Ashley Scott Die? Ashley Pittman Scott was born in November 1978 and was raised in Bossier City, Louisiana....

SPONSORED LINKS 16. School of Rock (2003) ‘School of Rock’ is a story of a disgraced rock singer and guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black) who is thrown out from his band and finds his way into a prep school as a substitute teacher. He makes a band out of some talented 4th graders. Directed by the talented Richard Linklater, the film consists of an excellent cast of Joan Cusack, Sarah Silverman, Miranda Cosgrove in addition to Jack Black....

Created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, ‘Billions‘ is a drama series. In the first five seasons, the plot predominantly revolves around the conflict between New York District Attorney Charles “Chuck” Rhoades, Jr. and hedge fund billionaire Robert Axelrod AKA Bobby or Axe. However, following the departure of Damian Lewis (Axe), the show underwent a significant overhaul, introducing a new billionaire for Chuck to feud with, Michael Thomas Aquinius Prince....

Christopher Waltz. He hasn’t done a lot of movies till now, but has already developed a fan following thanks to his perfect choice of roles. An Austrian German by birth, Waltz has given some truly memorable performances in the past few years.He has this charm which very few actors have, that enables him to play positive as well as negative roles with ease. Here’s the list of top 7 movies of Christoph Waltz:...

It isn’t an exaggeration to say that the demise of Ray Liotta shocked the world. The actor was and is adored for his performances in ‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘Something Wild,’ and many more. Apple TV+’s crime series ‘Black Bird’ is Liotta’s first posthumous release. The actor plays James “Big Jim” Keene, the father of Jimmy Keene, who goes undercover to elicit a confession from suspected serial killer Larry DeWayne Hall in return for his freedom....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘As They Made Us’ marks ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ star Mayim Bialik’s debut as a director and writer of a feature-length film. The comedy-drama movie follows Abigail – a divorced mother of two – who tries to navigate her dysfunctional family while looking for love again. Given that her father Eugene has a degenerative condition, she tries to make his last days memorable. This means she has to bring her family back together, including her estranged brother Nathan and her nitpicking mother, Barbara....

Hotstar’s ‘Human’ is a compelling Hindi-language show that dives deep into the world of pharmaceutical drug trials. Directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Mozez Singh, the medical drama focuses on the ways in which the pharmaceutical industry and private healthcare providers make money at the cost of their patients’ lives. Starring Shefali Shah, Kirti Kulhari, and Vishal Jethwa amongst others, the hard-hitting show touches upon themes of capitalism, ethics, medical experimentation, social activism, mental trauma, and class divides....

‘Marry Me’ is a romantic comedy film that revolves around a star-crossed love story. Popstar Katalina “Kat” Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) is all set to get married to fellow Hispanic popstar Bastian (Maluma) in a grand spectacle of a ceremony during one of their concerts in front of 20 million adoring fans. However, news breaks about an affair between Bastian and Kat’s assistant while the concert is happening. After learning about it, she goes back on the stage and chooses math teacher Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson) randomly from the crowd before telling him that she will marry him....

‘Not Okay’ revolves around the life of Danni Sanders (Zoey Deutch), a lonely woman desperate for fame and friends. When a lie leads Danni toward the life she has always desired, Danni continues a charade that thrusts her into the limelight. The satirical black comedy film written and directed by Quinn Shephard deals with the disillusions of the internet and takes a dig at the influencer culture. Therefore, viewers must be curious as to whether the character of Danni is based on a real influencer....

Introduced in season 4, Vecna quickly becomes the most prominent villain in the history of ‘Stranger Things.’ This is because he is the first creature from the Upside Down that looks jarringly humanoid. Although the demogorgons are also bipedal, the similarity between them and humans ends there. That is not the case with Vecna. He seems to harbor deep-seated malice toward Hawkins and all its residents. As the fourth season progresses, his reasons become clear....

After decades of being intensely private about both her personal and professional experiences, Janet Jackson is finally opening up about who she really is through a self-titled documentary on A&E and Lifetime. Thus, of course, to give us a true insight into the singer’s life behind the camera and the controversies, those closest to her also feature in the production, which includes her mother, Katherine Esther Jackson. As the matriarch of the family, the latter has done wonders to support her kids over the years, so now, let’s find out everything there is to know about her, shall we?...

Alicia Rohbock was once a member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The mother of two was separated from her daughters for almost a year before she could be reunited with them again in 2008. Netflix’s ‘Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey’ features Alicia talking about her ordeal and has her daughters, RuLeecia and Rachel, explain what went down when the authorities raided the ranch the two were living on....

With Tony Basgallop at the helm, the horror thriller show ‘Servant’ plunges the audiences into the brooding mystery surrounding the Turner baby, Jericho. In the first episode of the third season, titled ‘Donkey,’ Leanne gets her place back at the Turner household, although the threat of the mysterious cult looms large on Leanne’s mind after the death of Aunt Josephine. The second episode, titled ‘Hive,’ prepares us for a gathering, but Leanne’s paranoia mars some of the fun....

In ‘Spy x Family’ episode 2, titled ‘Secure a Wife,’ Loid begins to look for a potential wife so that he can complete his pretend family and get Anya admitted to the prestigious Eden Academy. Meanwhile, an innocent and absent-minded office worker named Yor is bullied by her colleagues for not having a boyfriend. Furthermore, her brother wants her to find someone who looks after her as soon as possible as he can’t accept a promotion before ensuring that she is safe without him....