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The acclaimed New Zealander director Martin Campbell of ‘The Mask of Zorro’ fame helmed ‘Memory,’ an old school action thriller that pits an anti-hero with an ethical dilemma against the world. The story is a dramatization of Jef Geeraerts’ novel ‘De Zaak Alzheimer’ and a remake of the novel’s Belgian adaptation, ‘The Alzheimer Case’ (‘The Memory of a Killer’). In the film, Liam Neeson takes up the role of Alex, a veteran assassin who works for a notorious criminal organization....

Famed visual effects artist Ray Giarratana (who supervised the effects on ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’) takes up the directorial role in the family-oriented adventure drama ‘The Tiger Rising.’ Based on the famous 2001 kids’ novel of the same name by Kate DiCamillo, the story follows the enthralling and magical quest of a boy who embarks upon a journey to free a tiger. Beautifully filmed, designed, and painted with the zeal of a coming-of-age venture, the movie conceals themes of family, mortality, and the binary of nature and nurture....

When the Saviors impose their terror on the other survivor communities in AMC’s post-apocalyptic series ‘The Walking Dead,’ Carol teams up with King Ezekiel to fight them. Their companionship in the battle grows into a solid relationship, resulting in their marriage. However, their marriage fails to withstand the death of their adoptive son Henry, leading to their divorce in season 9. In the eleventh season, Carol and Ezekiel start to spend time together again upon the former’s arrival at the Commonwealth....

SPONSORED LINKS Emma Stone is the most sought after actress in the industry right now. At only 28 years old, Emma has a huge career in front of her. Since her start in the industry in 2007, she has climbed the ladder of success gradually with every performance. Her dream to become an actress was realized when she moved to LA at the tender of fourteen. Since then it has been no looking back, cementing her place in the business as one of the best....

SPONSORED LINKS The holiday season is fun. But it can also urge a feeling of being surrounded by your loved ones, which isn’t exactly fun when you’re the only single person in the family. ‘Holidate’ is a rom-com that follows Sloane (Emma Roberts), who finds her counterpart in Jackson (Luke Bracey) as these two strangers strike an agreement to be each other’s platonic plus-ones all year long. They seem to get along just fine, but as Christmas becomes Easter and Easter becomes the Fourth of July, it’s pretty clear that these two have more in common than just their mutual disdain for the holidays....

Time tickles the senses of almost every filmmaker. Think about it yourself, innumerable characters in movies are either running out of time or travelling time or commemorating the past or preparing for the future or unravelling history. But there are some movies where time is silent but way too strong. It is effortlessly visible, kept untouched and yet is wonderfully choreographed. Richard Linklater is a wizard when it comes to designing time in movies....

In March 2015, the sudden disappearance of a teenager back home during spring break led the authorities on a desperate search for her. But sadly, Anjelica “AJ” Hadsell’s remains were found a few weeks later, marking the beginning of a homicide investigation. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Jacket’ chronicles the story behind AJ’s vanishing and murder and who was ultimately sent to prison for it. So, if you’re curious regarding the same, we’ve got you covered....

‘Fboy Island’ is an exciting dating reality show that stands out from the crowd through its intriguing premise. Revolving around three ladies, the show follows them as they mingle with 26 male contestants hoping to find their perfect partner. Unbeknown to them, half of the male contestants comprise nice guys, while the other half consists of FBoys, who can break hearts for money. The ladies take the guys out on dates throughout the season and determine whom to eliminate at the end of each episode....

Disclaimer Warning: If you have not seen ‘Game of Thrones’ and wish to change the status quo, please don’t read this. It has already been established as one of the best shows of contemporary times. Its huge production scale and the popular cast are the driving forces behind its unprecedented success. One of the lesser talked about phenomenons which is equally, if not more, responsible for its popularity is the raw and sensual sex scenes....

SPONSORED LINKS It’s astounding to bear witness to the impact that the films of Studio Ghibli have on the world today. Pretty much all of their endeavors are hand-drawn two-dimensional animation pieces, which makes their presence in modern culture all the more praiseworthy. The reason, I think, the films of this animation giant have stood the test of time is simply because of their universal themes, unique visual styles, memorable characters, and fascinating stories....

While a very different kind of cinema feverishly grips the globe, it would do us well if we periodically come back to a parallel kind of cinema as suggested by my editor, as a refuge or as therapy or just by matter of choice. Parallel or Indie or even Arthouse cinema aside, if you consider yourself a cinephile and that you may have seen “everything”, I advise you to watch ‘Dogtooth’, or as it is originally known, ‘Kynodontas’ in Greek, after that....

The residents of Chatham in New Jersey were left petrified when beloved pastor Rev. Edward Hinds was found stabbed to death in the kitchen of his church’s rectory. As authorities tried their best to get to the bottom of the incident, it was revealed that Hinds even attempted to place a 911 call while being attacked by his killer. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Calls: Unholy Ghost’ chronicles the heinous murder and shows how a swift police investigation brought the perpetrator to justice....

In July 2017, the shocking discovery of Erin Mulcahy’s body at her apartment in Waynesfield, Ohio, had the authorities scrambling for leads. Soon, biological evidence and witness statements led them to her estranged husband. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Murder Tapes: Smokescreen’ focuses on how the police zeroed in on Brent Williams and the criminal trial that followed. So, if you’re curious to find out what happened in this case, we’ve got you covered....

Welsh-born Pamela Lee Worms emigrated to the United States in search of a better life and within two months, married wealthy widower Moses Worms. As Pamela described herself as a widow, people believed she was lucky to end up in such a loving marriage. Yet, the shocking truth came to light once Pamela’s family members began passing away in mysterious circumstances. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: A Family Tragedy’ chronicles the strange incident and shows how the police investigation revealed the terrifying intentions of a serial killer....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the eponymous 1949 novel by Edward Streeter, ‘Father of the Bride’ follows a father who deals with the complications leading up to his daughter’s upcoming wedding. It is the third screen adaptation of the novel, preceded by the 1991 film and the original 1950 adaptation. Directed by Gaz Alazraki, the romantic comedy movie features hilarious performances from a talented group of actors and actresses, including Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, and Diego Boneta....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Stephen King’s novel and a 1984 film of the same name, ‘Firestarter‘ is a science fiction horror film that stars Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, and Kurtwood Smith. The Keith Thomas directorial revolves around a young girl gifted with extraordinary superpowers that could be potentially used for the creation of dangerous weapons. While the young girl’s parents try their best to keep her abilities a secret, a corrupt agency with unknown goals pursues them to get their hands on the powers that their daughter possesses....

Apple TV+’s crime series ‘Black Bird’ revolves around the true story of James “Jimmy” Keene, who gets sentenced to ten years in prison for drug trafficking. The Chicago-based drug dealer gets an opportunity to walk free from prison if he succeeds in eliciting a confession to killing Tricia Reitler from suspected serial killer Larry DeWayne Hall. Along with Larry’s shocking life and Jimmy’s mission to befriend him for the FBI, the show offers a brief look at Jimmy’s personal life and his relationships with his family members....

Created by Marianne Wendt, ‘New Height’ is a Swiss-German family drama series that presents a slice of rural Europe while probing into the Wyss family. After Kurt Wyss’ death, his family finds it hard to keep the farm afloat against all odds. City boy Michi, the eldest son, comes back to his roots. He lends a hand in coping with the father’s loss. While looking at the debts, daughter Sarah wants to sell the farm....

‘Space Force’ season 2 finds the titular agency in a slump following an “incident” between American and Chinese astronauts during a Lunar mission. With its budgets slashed and facing regular hack attacks from foreign agencies, team Space Force rallies under the unmistakable General Mark Naird (Steve Carell). Of course, the General has to put his pride aside and does an embarrassing promo for a flashy energy drink company in exchange for funds....

SPONSORED LINKS Season 13 of ‘Shark Tank’ witnessed entrepreneurs Mindy and Brandon Wright present Lil Advents, hoping for a life-changing investment. Lil Advents is an innovative yet simple potty training system that rewards children with attractive tokens after every milestone. As potty training is quite challenging even for experienced parents, we decided to look into this helpful product and trace the company’s growth! Let’s dive in and find out everything there’s to know about Lil Advents!...