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SPONSORED LINKS Martin Scorsese is the pioneers of gangster flicks and this movie just prove his worth. Upon its release in 1995, Casino seemed to become a film of its own kind. Depicting the extraordinary and extravagant life imbued with materialism and dirty politics, Casino is a brilliant sketch of the Las Vegas lifestyle in the 90’s. The lead cast of Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone masterfully encapsulated the different characters – a picture perfect casino owner, a frightening “nut-job” and a self-absorbed narcissistic woman....

All across the world east of the Atlantic, the 1960s saw a decade of indelible artistic bloom in the medium of film-making: And few provinces were so richly rewarded with cinematic treasure as the lands of Eastern Europe. From the Northern Poland, Lithuania and Russia down past Czechoslovakia and Hungary through to Balkan states like Greece, this list covers pieces both associated with and triumphantly escaping the definitions of their respective new waves- as well as significant debut pieces from great artists of their homeland....

SPONSORED LINKS All over television, we are suddenly witnessing a massive rise in the popularity of true-crime shows in recent years. Documentaries, reenactments, and even true crime podcasts have managed to capture the imagination of the viewers like no other TV show genre. It can safely be said that since Netflix stepped into the picture with their amazing resources and focused on making true crime shows one of their mainstays, a number of other networks have also jumped on the bandwagon with their true crime shows....

SPONSORED LINKS Movies based on real life, fictional, organised and unorganized crime have almost an unexplainable traction when it comes to audience. There is a reason why true crime docu-dramas, or movies on serial killers, even mere confession tapes by a few of them, have so many takers in the audience, despite the crimes being deplorable acts of violence against hapless victims. Maybe it’s the details or the very basal human response to anything that is a forbidden fruit, or in this case, heinous and considered inappropriate: to be drawn towards it....

SPONSORED LINKS In his iconic dystopian novel, ‘1984’, George Orwell talks about a society under a totalitarian regime where surveillance and propaganda is the order of the day. The land is ruled by a single party, whose chief is the Big Brother. No one has seen him. No one knows for certain whether the man even exists in the first place; but the Big Brother completely controls your life and observes you every second of the day....

SPONSORED LINKS Holiday movies are extremely fun to watch and its that time of the year again! With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start bingeing on Christmas themed movies and television series. ‘The Knight Before Christmas’ is a Netflix comedy that you should definitely consider watching. It has received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising the movie’s warm tone and dubbing it a befitting addition to the holiday movies genre....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Alice Oseman, Netflix’s romantic series ‘Heartstopper’ mainly revolves around Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson, whose friendship gradually grows into an adorable relationship. The enchanting teen show, chiefly set in Truham Boys School and Higgs Girls School, also depicts the intricate relationships of Charlie and Nick’s friends and acquaintances. 7. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019-) Inspired by the ‘High School Musical’ film series, Tim Federle’s musical show ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ centers around a group of teenage students who attend East High School....

SPONSORED LINKS 9. Falling Skies (2011-2015) The story of this series begins in a time when aliens have destroyed most of the earth, killed around 90% of all human beings, destroyed all power grids and modes of communication, and taken over major cities of the world. These aliens have highly advanced weapons, and use drones for attacking. These drones are operated by ‘Skitters’, a weird species of six-legged creatures. The actual scientists are called the Overlords....

The common misconception among people has been that Amber Heard is all beauty and no talent. But in reality, she has time and again proved her acting skills through films. Although she hasn’t really done many lead roles till now, she has made use of whatever limited screen time she received. After appearing in multiple television dramas, she finally made her big screen debut at the tender age of 18 with ‘Friday Night Lights’....

In the second episode of ABC News’ ‘Who Do You Believe’ titled ‘Protector vs. Predator,’ the show chronicles actor Nichelle Nichol’s conservatorship saga. While her son, Kyle Johnson, was granted conservatorship, many believe Nichelle doesn’t need someone else making her decisions for her. Angelique Fawcette, a friend of Nichelle’s, has been campaigning for the same. So, if you’re curious to find out more, here’s what we know! Who is Angelique Fawcette?...

Based on the Dutch show of the same name, ‘Big Brother’ is a reality TV juggernaut that has been producing unadulterated entertainment since its debut in 2000. The CBS reality show follows a group of participants referred to as “Houseguests” who live in a secluded custom-built house while being continually observed by cameras and microphones. In order to reap the most advantages, the contestants must participate in the daily tasks assigned to them....

Ever since its premiere in 1978, ABC’s ’20/20′ has never failed to bring us intriguing stories with even more intriguing characters. Whether it be from the worlds of news, politics, or entertainment, the hourlong broadcast always makes for an engaging watch. Its episode, ‘My Mother’s Sin,’ was no different. Following the story of how Diane Downs shot her three children in cold blood, that left one of them dead, the episode put a great deal of focus on her fourth child, the one born after the incident, and how she perceived and lived with it....

‘Bel-Air’ is the dramatized reimagining of the sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ In episode 6, titled ‘The Strength to Smile,’ Will (Jabari Banks) is still reeling about how his and Tray’s friendship fell apart. The Bankses host a charity fundraiser to commemorate the memory of Lisa’s (Simone Joy Jones) mother, who was a close friend of Viv (Cassandra Freeman). Lisa confronts Will about why he has been so distant recently....

Between 2008 and early 2010, twin brothers Christopher and Jeffrey George ran several pain clinics in Florida and were responsible for causing a surge in the opioid epidemic. While people lined up outside their clinics to get their fix, the brothers made millions and lived lavishly. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Twins: The Candymen’ highlights the story behind the drug enterprise and how they were eventually brought to justice. So, let’s find out more about these twins then, shall we?...

In November 2016, Christopher Bathum’s then-successful business running sober living homes came to an end after his arrest for some shocking charges. While he positioned himself as a psychotherapist wanting to help people with addictions, the reality was far more damaging. ABC News’ ‘20/20: Rehab Mogul’ focuses on the countless number of crimes Christopher committed and the people he hurt in the process. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...

In Netflix’s ‘Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King,’ director Luke Sewell explores what happened to QuadrigaCX and its CEO, Gerald Cotten. Gerry’s sudden death in December 2018 left the company struggling to pay back the customers that had used the platform for cryptocurrency exchange. In the days after Gerry’s death was announced, creditors learned that the CEO had made fraudulent transactions with their money without their knowledge. So, if you’re wondering what became of the millions that the customers invested, we’ve got you covered....

ABC’s ’20/20: Kelsie Schelling,’ as the title suggests, is an episode that chronicles the 2013 disappearance and murder of 21-year-old Kelsie Schelling from Denver, Colorado. The young woman had driven down to Pueblo on February 4, 2013, to meet with her boyfriend, Donthe Lucas, after sharing the news of her pregnancy, never to be seen or heard from again. And even though investigators were unable to locate her body or a crime scene, by late 2017, they had managed to gather enough evidence to charge Donthe for her murder....

In October 2011, Marie Carlson, a young mother of two, suddenly disappeared from her home in Florida only for her body to be found a few years later. The ensuing investigation revealed a complex personal life with a local church pastor at the center of it all. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: Secrets on the Emerald Coast’ chronicles Marie’s case and charts her early life. The show features an interview with Esta Bridges, Marie’s sister, who shared her story and shone some light on Marie’s personality....

As a production that offers a complete insight into the dangerous yet fulfilling labor-based logging and sawmill industries, Netflix’s ‘Big Timber’ is as light-hearted as it is gritty and exciting. After all, it revolves around the family-run Wenstob Timber Resources as they go to extraordinary extremes with the help of their trusted crew to keep their well-loved business operational. So now, if the blend of natural as well as bureaucratic obstacles they face has left you wondering precisely how much of this network turned streamer series is genuine, we’ve got the details for you....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Block Party’ (originally titled ‘Block Party Juneteenth’) is a family comedy movie that revolves around an ambitious Harvard graduate named Keke McQueen who is looking forward to kickstarting her career in Atlanta, away from her hometown. Directed by Dawn Wilkinson, the comedy movie features hilarious performances from a talented ensemble of cast, including Antoinette Robertson, Margaret Avery, Gary Anthony Williams, and Terayle Hill. If you particularly enjoy watching family comedies, you must be interested in learning more about this film and the ways you can watch it....