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‘Euphoria‘ season 2 is heading for a catastrophic conclusion as various conflicts come to a head in the penultimate episode. In the seventh episode, viewers and the other characters get to witness Lexi’s semi-autobiographical play. However, as Lexi’s play treads the lines of being hilarious to outright offensive, a fan-favorite character is completely missing. Despite all his excitement for Lexi’s play, Fezco never arrives to watch it, and the development has left viewers fearing the worst for the character....

‘Halo’ introduces viewers to the rich and immersive lore of the video game franchise of the same name. The science fiction series is set in the 26th Century and focuses on a war between humanity and the hostile alien group known as Covenant. It is developed for television by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane and features some classic elements from the original games. In the series premiere episode, Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, a super-soldier of the Spartan-II program, encounters a mysterious object that alters the course of his life....

Lifetime’s ‘Phrogging: Hider in My House’ details cases where unsuspecting victims find someone living in their house without their knowledge, sometimes leading to dangerous consequences. The fourth episode deals with two such stories. In ‘Ex Under the Bed,’ Vickie Martin talked about dealing with an ex-boyfriend who repeatedly stalked her until breaking into her home, leading to a confrontation. On the other hand, Paul Mohlman recounted how he discovered two men in his basement in ‘Break-in Bad....

If you take the basic concept of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and blend it up with real-life socialites who are as extravagant as they are dramatic, you’ll get ‘Bling Empire.’ After all, it revolves around affluent East Asians and East Asian-Americans as they navigate every aspect of their personal as well as professional lives on camera, for our entertainment. Apart from sheer rivalries, as the title suggests, there are thus a lot of opulent parties, glamor, and jewelry within this production, making it clear that most of the cast members are genuinely in clover....

‘Windfall’ is a psychological thriller film that exclusively revolves around three characters. Their real names aren’t given. Instead, we know them as CEO/Husband (Jesse Plemons), Nobody (Jason Segel), and Wife (Lily Collins). The CEO and Wife arrive at their scenic California vacation home and encounter Nobody, who is there to commit petty theft. Initially, Nobody leaves with some cash and valuables, but after discovering that he has been recorded, he demands enough money to set him for life....

‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ is a teen drama series that is a spin-off of 2010’s ‘Pretty Little Liars‘ based on author Sara Shepard’s book series of the same name. It is developed for television by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (‘Riverdale‘) and Lindsay Calhoon Bring. The series follows Imogen Adams and her friends, who are forced to uncover a trail of dark secrets after becoming the target of a mysterious stalker. The death of Karen Beasly sparks the girls’ plights and leads them on a dark road....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ episode 8 takes viewers deep into the LA Lakers’ 1979-80 season with its dramatic retelling of the real-life events. The episode titled ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ focuses on the return of Jack McKinney, as Paul Westhead and Pat Riley struggle to deal with their uncertain futures with the team. Meanwhile, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar take part in the All-Star Game, which leads to a rude awakening for young Magic....

The world of cinema sees no geographical boundaries and political divisions. It stands for one united front whose only purpose is the constant striving to achieve perfection and tell their stories. Hollywood has seen a large influx of foreign influence since the turn of the century. Actors from all parts of the world have made their voices heard and further the expansive platform. Australia, when one comes to think of it, has produced some of the best talents Hollywood has today....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Endless Love’ is the story of Jade and David. Jade is a shy, reclusive girl who has kept her life limited to her books and her studies. She doesn’t have many friends, and while this thing didn’t bother her for the whole school life, as the graduation day nears, she feels like socialising. This is perfectly timed with her chance meeting with David, a jolly boy who indulges in pranks and mischiefs....

The film was born in France in the hands of the Lumière brothers, and the revolutionary Georges Méliès. Arguably, France makes the best movies outside of the US. Right since the birth of the French New wave, France never has had any shortage of filmmaking talent or good movies. French cinema is known for its realism and bold subjects. And if you are in the mood of exploring French cinema, head to Netflix US which seems to have an amazing catalog of French movies....

SPONSORED LINKS The humongous success of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ led the television adaptation of George RR Martin’s epic fantasy novel to become a global pop culture phenomenon. After its last season this year, most streaming platforms now look to recreate its popularity by investing large amounts of money in epic fantasy television series that could strike the same level of chord, if not more with international viewers. Based on Philip Pullman’s trilogy, it explores a fantastical multi-verse with various parallel realities where every character is accompanied by a sort of spirit animal, referred to as a “daemon” which is a manifestation of the character’s traits....

SPONSORED LINKS Among the many limited series comic books DC have produced over the years, none has become as influential as the ‘Watchmen’ series. With its vastly interesting characters like Dr. Manhattan and Rorschach, ‘Watchmen‘ offer us much more than simple superhero stories that are crowded by characters who hardly have any complexities in their personalities. The 2009 Zack Snyder film also brilliantly captures the world that the Watchmen live in, finely weaving neat details of existing in an alternate history with the stories of these characters....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer, ‘Blade’ follows the titular Blade, a half-vampire, half-mortal man who chooses to become the protector of the mortal race, which causes the evil vampires to wage war against the human race and him. Based on the Marvel comic book series ‘Blade’, created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colanm, the film stars Wesley Snipes as the titular character; while N’Bushe Wright, Stephen Dorff and Kris Kristofferson share the screen as supporting characters....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Last Kingdom’ is a British historical fiction TV series that is based on Bernard Cornwell’s series of novels by the name of The Saxon Stories. After first premiering in 2015, the series gained a lot of traction and became one of the most-watched and loved series of all time. Being nothing short of magnificent, ‘The Last Kingdom’ is set in the late 9th century AD when England is divided into seven separate kingdoms....

‘Kings of Pain’ is an animal-centric reality show that features Adam Thorn and Rob “Caveman” Alleva as the hosts. The two work with dangerous animals to understand how painful the experience can be. As a part of the show, Adam Thorn, an Australian wildlife biologist, gets voluntarily bitten or stung by different animals or insects and then measures the pain. The ratings are based on several criteria, including intensity and longevity of the pain....

Authenticity is a real issue when it comes to online dating, as one can never be sure of the person’s identity through the screen. Borrowing its name from the eponymous 2010 movie, MTV’s ‘Catfish‘ aims at solving this very problem by helping people find the truth about their significant other, whom they have never met in real life. The show follows certain individuals who contact the host and use their help to unmask and even meet their online partners face to face....

Mike, aka US Marshall Michael Vargas, becomes an unlikely ally (and perhaps a little more) to Andy as the young woman attempts to uncover her mother Laura’s tumultuous past. Initially mistaken to be one of the multiple shadowy individuals intent on harming the mother and daughter, the agent is finally revealed as a good guy who almost loses his life helping Andy. Interestingly, another dynamic develops between the daughter and the agent, one that careful viewers would see hints of from the first time the two meet....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Offer’ is a biographical drama series that documents the intricate details behind the development and production of the classic gangster movie ‘The Godfather,’ produced by the Oscar-winning producer, Albert S. Ruddy. Created by Nikki Toscano and Michael Tolkin, the series features a large ensemble of talented actors and actresses, including Miles Taylor, Colin Hanks, Matthew Goode, Juno Temple, Giovanni Ribisi, and Dan Fogler. If you are a fan of ‘The Godfather’ franchise, you are likely to be interested in learning more about this biographical series as well....

In early 2004, a still-running car found in a creek in New Jersey led to a troubling discovery. Michelle Nyce, a young mother, was found dead at the steering wheel. While it looked like an accident, things didn’t seem to add up. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Affairs: Betrayed By Love: Fatal Imports’ chronicles the work that went into finding out what happened to Michelle and how she ended up in a creek....

SPONSORED LINKS Occasionally, I consider the realm of cinema as something right out of the intriguing Greek Mythology. There’s Mount Olympus with all the beautiful classics like ‘The Godfather’, ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ or ‘Taxi Driver’. A prestigious Hall of the Gods residing monumental pieces from Welles, Kubrick, Kurosawa, Tarkovsky and Bergman, gracing Olympus. Then there’s the normal modern world with a wide variety of great movies ranging from ‘Mulholland Drive’ to ‘Amores Perros’ and from ‘Spirited Away’ to ‘Zodiac’, sublimely molding their respective genres into a pedestal for the art....