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With Brian Robbins (‘Ready to Rumble,’ ‘Norbit’) in the director’s chair, ‘Varsity Blues’ is a coming-of-age saga giving a slice of teenage life, with the theme of football occupying a vast space. The narrative follows Jonathan “Mox” Moxon, an academically prodigious backup quarterback who is finding it hard to make it through adolescent life. When Lance, the regular quarterback at the West Canaan High School varsity football team, suffers an injury, Mox gets the chance to conquer it all....

The second season of Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ begins with the death of Mayor Tydell Ruffin. Upon Ruffin’s death, Wayne Kyle becomes the interim mayor of Chucalissa until the election. Wayne initially believes that no one from the city will challenge him, only to be proven wrong not once but twice. Pastor Patrice Woodbine and Wayne’s associate Andre Watkins decide to contest, making the election an unpredictable affair. Since the election result will dictate the future of not only the city but also the three contestants, the viewers must be wondering who will end up victorious....

Like in ‘Downton Abbey,’ romance is an important component of the narrative in Julian Fellowes’ ‘The Gilded Age.’ As the storyline starts to shape up in the first season, prospects of romance begin to bloom around certain characters. Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson) is the audience surrogate. After discovering that her late father has left her penniless, Marian comes to New York to live with her aunts, Agnes and Ada. Despite the current hardships, her family belongs to old money, and she immediately gains access to polite society....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ is a sports drama series that chronicles the rise of La Lakers, who dominated basketball on and off the court during the 1980s. It is created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht based on Jeff Pearlman’s book titled ‘Showtime.’ In the series premiere, viewers learn about the Lakers’ new owner, Jeff Buss, who has ambitious fans for the popular NBA outfit. As Buss takes charge of the team, a new rookie, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, finds himself amidst the razzle-dazzle of Los Angeles....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. The Killing Based on the Dutch television show, this story is centered around the murder of Rosie Larsen. The investigation uncovers various secrets and interferes with the Seattle police department, an ongoing political campaign and Larsen’s own family. The detailed investigative process and the steady pace of the show take the viewers deep into the details, something which Mindhunter viewers are likely to enjoy. Read More: Shows Like ‘Stargate’...

Every so often that you are reliving a great movie that you watched recently, but can’t recall its name. Then, suddenly, the first letter of the movie name comes to your mind and you think to yourself: “the movie starts with e”. Then you start googling it. Well, we, at The Cinemaholic, are here to make your life easy. Here is the list of top movies that begin with “e”....

‘365 Days: This Day’ is an erotic thriller film directed by Barbara Białowąs and Tomasz Mandes. It is the sequel to the 2020 film ‘365 Days’ and loosely based on the second book of the ‘365 Days’ trilogy by Polish author Blanka Lipińska. The story predominantly revolves around Sicilian mob boss Don Massimo Torricelli (Michele Morrone) and his captive, lover, and eventual wife Laura (Anna-Maria Sieklucka). Although the first film drew much criticism for its depiction of sexual violence and glorification of mafia life, it was massively popular....

Directed by Sammi Cohen, ‘Crush’ is an entertaining romantic comedy movie that explores the feeling of first love through the eyes of a lesbian teenager named Paige (Rowan Blanchard). To win over her long-time crush Gabriela, she enrolls in the school’s track team led by her. However, soon Paige unexpectedly falls for Gabriella’s twin sister AJ (Auli’i Cravalho), who identifies as bisexual. As she gets to know both siblings better, Paige starts feeling confused about who she really wants to be with....

SPONSORED LINKS 15. Back to the Future (1985) It seems like a very unlikely choice but think about it: the film deals with Oedipus complex a lot more explicitly than some of the others on the list, albeit in a very sweet and funny manner. Marty is sent back in time and is utterly bewildered as he sees his parents go to college and don’t seem to recognize him at all....

Set in the Northern Great Plains in September 1719, Hulu’s ‘Prey’ is a spellbinding story of courage and strength. Naru (Amber Midthunder) of the Comanche tribe is a gifted tracker and intuitive hunter and seeks to prove her worth among other hunters of her clan, including her brother, Taabe. Naru’s dog Sarii is her trusted companion on every hunt. When Taabe becomes the War Chief of her clan after killing the cougar that had built its nest nearby, Naru becomes envious....

When Heather Church went missing from her Black Forest, Colorado, residence in September 1991, authorities hoped to bring her back safely. However, after two years of frantic searching, the case turned on its head when the teen’s remains were discovered about 30 miles away from her home. Faced with a homicide on their hands, the police put their investigation on the fast track until a fingerprint led them straight to the killer....

DC comics and Marvel comics’ origins date back to the mid-20th century. They have been battling it out on the pages of comics for many decades. But when it comes to live-action movies they have seen varying degrees of success and failure. Once the movies industry started growing, superhero movies started becoming a staple for the movie going audience. With this there was also an urge to make their movies distinct from one another....

Among the vast menu of true-crime series broadcasted by Investigation Discovery, is ‘A Time to Kill’. The series emphasizes the final hours of a victim’s life in dreadful crime scenarios. The first episode aired in June 2020. Each episode is an hour-long featuring investigations where pieces of evidence are pieced together to reconstruct the entire timeline centered on the critical moments of a crime which helps in determining the motive of the killer....

When Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of her Durham home stairs in the early hours of December 9, 2001, everything changed for the brood she shared with her then-husband. After all, as examined in ‘The Staircase,’ they were thrust into the limelight not just because of her brutal demise but also because the family’s patriarch immediately became the prime suspect. So now, if you wish to learn more about the individuals Michael Peterson once candidly referred to as his rocks throughout the legal proceedings, that is, his children, we’ve got the details for you....

Inspired by Tatsuya Endo’s namesake Japanese manga series, ‘Spy x Family‘ is a comedy–action spy anime that follows a renowned spy codenamed Twilight, who is tasked to investigate prominent politician Donovan Desmond to maintain peace between neighboring countries Ostania and Westalis. Although he prefers to work alone, he has to start a pretend family by adopting a girl named Anya and getting married to Yor Briar, a diligent working-class woman. Unfortunately, Twilight is completely clueless that his innocent-looking wife is actually an underground assassin called the Thorn Princess, while his adoptive daughter can read people’s minds....

‘The Flight Attendant’ season 2 episode 6, titled ‘Brothers & Sisters,’ is mainly about the utter dysfunctionality of the Bowden family. Cassie (Kaley Cuoco) returns to the New York state with her brother Davey (T. R. Knight) for a visit to their mother’s house. This is the first time Lisa Bowden (Sharon Stone) sees her daughter in a while, and all her repressed anger and frustration at Cassie explodes out of her....

‘The Offer’ is a biographical drama series that follows producer Al Ruddy as he faces several challenges in producing ‘The Godfather‘ with director Francis Ford Coppola. The series is created by Michael Tolkin and tells a fictionalized version of the making of the landmark gangster film. The show’s first season debuted in 2022 and received mixed reviews from critics. The engaging story takes viewers into the Hollywood of the 70s and showcases several unknown anecdotes about Ruddy, Robert Evans, Coppola, and gangster Joe Colombo....

Directed by Paco Caballero, ‘Honeymoon With My Mother’ (original title: ‘Amor de Madre’) is a Spanish comedy film that follows the unusual yet funny adventure of a mother and son. After José Luis (Quim Gutiérrez) is dumped by his wife-to-be at the altar, his overprotective mother, Mari Carmen (Carmen Machi), comes up with an idea to not let José’s honeymoon plans go to waste. So, she decides to accompany him. As much as José dislikes the idea, he agrees and regrets his decision, while his mother has the time of her life during the trip....

Mariama Diallo’s psychological thriller ‘Master’ mingles realism with fantasy to create its brooding ambiance of horror. Three women find themselves rooting for change when history seems to repeat in the premises of the prestigious Ancaster University in New England. The brilliance of the horror lies in the fact that it remains absent from prejudiced eyes, while the protagonists feel the racism inherent in the structure. Famed actress-comedian Regina Hall delivers a swaying performance alongside Zoe Renee and Talia Ryder....

Directed by Mehdi Avaz, ‘Toscana’ is a Danish romantic movie about the journey of Chef Theo Dahl. After his father’s death, Theo inherits his father’s business and decides to sell it. During his stay at the soon-to-be sold property, he meets Sophia, whose company motivates him to rethink his opinions on life and love. The film stars several talented actors like Anders Matthesen, Cristiana Dell’Anna, Andrea Bosca, Ghita Nørby, and Lærke Winther....