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SPONSORED LINKS Theatre and film are two different forms of art, and each one of them has its own quirks and demands a different approach to enjoy it to the fullest. But at times, plays can be adapted for the screen while keeping its essence alive. The Netflix original ‘American Son‘ is one such play which has been adapted into a film by Kenny Leon. With Kerry Washington playing the central character Kendra Ellis-Connor, the film centers around an estranged couple who are desperately looking for their missing teenage son....

SPONSORED LINKS Paul Thomas Anderson’s coming-of-age film ‘Licorice Pizza’ centers around 15-year-old actor Gary Valentine, who falls in love with 25-year-old Alana Kane, a photographer’s assistant. Gary starts a waterbed company along with Alana as his assistant. 7. Goodbye First Love (2011) Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve, ‘Goodbye First Love’ is a Franco-German film that revolves around the moving relationship of Camille and Sullivan. When Sullivan leaves for a 10-month trip to South America with his friends, the dynamics of their relationship change....

Most love stories end in a happy marriage, but ‘Married at First Sight‘ flips the script completely. The reality show features strangers from across the country who are matched by experts. On their first day on the social experiment, they are married to their intended partner. Following their nuptials, the show follows the progress of the new relationships. The dating reality show has seen many couples separate, but it worked out wonderfully for some....

The concept of dreams couldn’t get any better. Christopher Nolan had taken up a rare subject and somehow managed to weave a tale which every single person had devoured. A dream within a dream within a dream within a dream became the favorite slogan for the science nerds and whispers began to float around about the sheer complexity of the whole reel. The ones deciphering the subtle intricacies of the plotline in the shortest time were looked upon in awe....

Chris Hemsworth has done his share of flying in films. As Thor Odinson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he initially spins Mjolnir for flight. After Hela destroys the hammer in ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ we see the God of Thunder flying on his own. in ‘Spiderhead,’ Hemsworth is not a superhero but a prison overseer and scientist named Steve Abnesti. He runs the human trial program at the eponymous jail and research center....

Levi is a fan-favorite character in ‘Attack on Titan’ and for good reason. The suave, tough, and charismatically stoic Survey Corps Captain is tactful and skilled, which is why he is often referred to as humanity’s strongest soldier. It goes without saying then that he has played an important role in the previous seasons of the anime, but his fate has really hung in the balance in the last few episodes....

Frankenstein movies have been immensely popular since the mid 20th century with Britain’s Hammer Film Productions pioneering the Gothic horror with Terence Fisher’s ‘The Curse of Frankenstein’ in 1957. Prior to that there were many great Frankesntein movies made in the 30s and 40s, the most famous one being Mary Shelley’s adaption of the novel in 1931 but it was Fisher’s masterpiece that was game changing on every level. Gothic horror remains quite an obscure zone and haven’t really been explored even by the most ardent horror fans which is what makes this article pretty exciting....

SPONSORED LINKS Helmed by Danish director Janus Metz Pedersen, ‘All the Old Knives‘ is a spy thriller movie based on Olen Steinhauer’s eponymous book. The film follows CIA officer Henry Pelham who meets up with his former colleague and girlfriend Celia Harrison over dinner. As the two discuss an old case in Vienna gone wrong due to a mole, things long-hidden start coming to light. ‘All the Old Knives’ presents a different presentation style compared to most movies in the genre....

Solidarity can lead to revolution, and that’s what the #MeToo movement did for our times. It brought together thousands of women, and even men, from all walks of life, to finally break silence against sexual harassment. The #MeToo movement has been the most crucial movement of the past few years, initiating a much-needed, long due dialogue on the prevalence and magnitude of sexual-harassment, especially at workplace. After the Weinstein scandal, Hollywood too has been trying to do its bit to address the subject....

In mid-May 2019, following a sting operation by the FBI, the baffling case of once-decorated police officer Valerie Cincinelli came to light and shook the entire state of New York to its core. After all, as explored on ‘Dateline: Hit List,’ Valerie allegedly tried to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot targeting her then-husband and then-boyfriend’s daughter. However, in a turn of events, the said boyfriend — John DiRubba — ratted her out....

The second half of Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Sins: No Forgiveness: Killer Couples’ chronicles the story of what led to Leslie Carlton Breaw being brutally murdered somewhere in Northern Idaho in 2007. The authorities traced Leslie’s bank transactions to arrest Keith and Tyrah Brown eventually, then a married couple. But the case took another turn when both confessed to the killing. So, if you’re wondering what happened and where they might be today, here’s what we know....

The latest episode of ABC News’ ‘Fatal Flaw’ delves into Stacey Castor’s story. On the surface, she seemed to have gone through a lot of trauma, losing two husbands and having a daughter attempt to kill herself. However, an investigation revealed how the authorities believed that Stacey was responsible for it all. Ultimately, her daughters, Ashley and Bree Wallace, struggled to understand why their mother did what she did. So, if you’re curious to find out more, we’ve got you covered....

The city of Kokomo in Indiana was left shocked when 21-year-old Anita Wooldridge went missing from her parents’ house on East Center Road in Kokomo. The police immediately jumped into action and were able to rescue the recent college graduate after she spent eight horrifying days in captivity. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Your Worst Nightmare: Locked Away’ chronicles the events and shows how an efficient police investigation led to the arrest of kidnapper Victor Steele....

In ABC’s ’20/20′, the ones who came forward to narrate Janet Abaroa’s story are her siblings. The last thing the tight-knit family saw coming was Janet’s murder, which left them shellshocked. What they learned later frustrated them even more. Perhaps this is because even before Raven Abaroa was convicted for Janet’s death, they had their suspicions all along. Janet Abaroa’s Sisters and Brother: Who Are They? Janet Abaroa grew up in a Mormon family of 10 children....

The tenth season of NBC’s action series ‘Chicago Fire’ is nothing but a rollercoaster. From the unexpected visit of Griffin Darden to Matthew Casey’s sudden departure from the firehouse, the season didn’t fail to startle the fans. Along with these unforeseen developments, the avid admirers of the show had to put up with Stella Kidd’s unending absence. Like Chief Boden, the viewers couldn’t really figure out the exact reason behind Stella’s vanishing, especially at a time when she is supposed to replace Casey as the new truck lieutenant....

‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ follows prolific attorney Mickey Haller, who works his criminal defense cases while on the move on the streets of LA in his signature Lincoln automobile. Season 1 of the Netflix series opens with the confounding murder of Jerry Vincent, an acquaintance of Mickey’s who inexplicably leaves his entire legal practices to the latter. The specter of Jerry’s murder haunts our hero for most of season 1, and Mickey also finds his own life in danger....

One of my friends said that cinema is at its most powerful when it disturbs, terrifies and frightens you. Provocative cinema is the most divisive form of cinematic art and often teeters on the edges of being pretentious or daring, experimental art reflective of the darkest sides of the human nature. I, for one, believe that provocateurs can be extremely powerful and affecting and their cinema stretches out and questions the limitations of the medium with unflinching boldness and honesty....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Jack Ryan’ or ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ is a political crime thriller starring John Krasinski in the titular role. Ryan is an analyst for the CIA and works for their Terror, Finance, and Arms Division (T-FAD). While at his work, Ryan notices several discrepancies in certain bank transfers. Further digging reveals that the scheme is being carried out by an Islamist terrorist called Suleiman. Ryan takes it upon himself to stop Suleiman from committing the atrocities he is planning to....

I know it’s very cliché, but we all wet our eyes with happy tears when the hero reunites with the heroine. They exchange sweet words while we just melt with romance. The guy kissing the girl and expressing his wish to stay with her forever has become the ending of all romantic films nowadays. Either that or they drown in sorrow and make us all empathetic towards them. Anyway, a good ending holds the film in good stead for huge success, but if the ending doesn’t pitch well, the makers might as well try different careers....

There was a time when the world was partitioned by linguistic barriers. One could only read the books and watch the movies of the language that they understood. But things have changed now. Translation, dubbing and availability of subtitles in your own language have made the world of movies an even better place. If you are looking to explore international cinema, you should probably head towards Spanish films. This language is spoken in a handful of countries which increases the range of movies by a significant amount....