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Daniel Espinosa’s directorial ‘Morbius’ is a superhero movie that follows Dr. Michael Morbius, a brilliant biochemist who suffers from a rare blood disease. During his attempts to cure himself, a botched self-experiment leads him to infect himself with a form of transgenic vampirism. While this condition gives Michael superhuman abilities, it also gives him a sinister thirst for blood, making him a potential threat to society. Thus, Michael must battle his dark new side to protect everyone against himself and even bigger evil forces....

Helmed by Simon West, ‘Wild Card’ is a 2015 cerebral and adrenaline-filled action thriller movie featuring a wild Jason Statham. This adaptation of the novel ‘Heat’ by William Goldman follows the unstoppable force of Nick Wild, a Las Vegas bodyguard with a gambling habit. When a wicked thug beats up one of his friends, he returns with a blow, but soon, he learns that the guy is the son of a powerful mob boss and subsequently becomes the subject of a widespread chase....

‘Halo’ is a science fiction television series based on the acclaimed video game franchise of the same name. Developed for television by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, it is set in the 26th Century, as humans encounter a hostile alien group known as Covenant. As the conflict between humans and the Covenant sparks, the life of a young girl named Kwan Ha is changed forever. As Kwan takes center stage in the show’s overall narrative, viewers must be curious to find out more about the character and her video game counterpart....

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is arguably one of the most well-known names in basketball. The six-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and a record 19-time NBA All-Star was part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime Era, which saw them clinching many titles and becoming one of the most successful NBA talents. This era of the LA Lakers’ history is depicted in the drama series ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.’...

‘Moonhaven’ created by Peter Ocko revolves around a conspiracy on the titular moon colony, which holds the secret to sustaining life on earth. Cargo pilot Bell Sway finds herself in the middle of this conspiracy through her connection to Chill Spen. However, as the sci-fi show’s story progresses, viewers learn about Chill’s killer, Strego Nall, and his death at the hands of Tomm Schultz. Naturally, viewers must be curious to find the answers to the complex web of deaths....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. The Bravest Knight (2019-) Based on the children’s book, The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived by Daniel Errico, it follows the story of a knight and the journey of his daughter who wants to become the same. Each episode follows the tales of the father’s adventures as a knight, and the way in which his stories inspire his daughter. Apart from its exciting subject matter, it is the show’s strides towards LGBT+ representation that make it such an important series....

There are many who believe that movies are just for entertainment. Watch it once and forget about it. But what if a movie is meant to be watched twice? Think about this: Isn’t it fun that every once in a while a movie comes along that completely f**ks up your brain? Yes, you may come out irritated–or, completely mesmerized, in my case–but slowly, you have the temptation to watch the film again just so that you can fully understand it....

SPONSORED LINKS From someone who created one of the most iconic animated shows ever, a documentary series on space and science which would go on to become one of the milestone shows in the genre was not something expected. However, Seth MacFarlane pulled it off splendidly when he released the show ‘Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey’ in March 2014. Based on famed astronomer Carl Sagan‘s book and show called ‘Cosmos: A Personal Voyage’ (1980), MacFarlane did not simply live up to the benchmark set by Sagan, rather, according to some, surpassed it....

SPONSORED LINKS “The Big Short” tells the true story of a group of skillful investors who were able to profit immensely by betting against the US mortgage market. Michael Burry, Jared Vennett, and Mark Baum were some of the intelligent financial professionals who saw the collapse of the economic collapse coming. 14. Freakonomics (2010) If you are a beginner in the field of economics and want to learn more about, “Freakonomics” is a must watch....

Actor-Director collaborations have always fascinated me. There is nothing more exciting than seeing an actor bring a director’s vision to life on-screen. The chemistry between the two needs to be strong and this makes for a memorable cinematic experience. The actor needs to fit into the director’s cinematic universe. Understanding the director’s vision and virtually getting into his psyche are key to crafting something truly memorable and cinema has seen some amazing actor-director collaborations over the years....

SPONSORED LINKS 15. The Guest (2014) Arguably the most underrated film on the list, ‘The Guest’ is about a man who introduces himself to the Peterson family as a friend of their dead son who was a soldier and was fighting the Afghan war. However, a bizarre series of events unfold and the family begins to suspect the man as tension builds up and the film keeps you in a sense of anticipation with an incredible pay off at the end that completely sweeps you off....

SPONSORED LINKS Why do we go to the movies at all? Because they offer us some respite from the humdrum of normal life and let us revel in fantasy for some time. And it is not that we always like watching fairy tales of happiness and bliss, but the dark and disturbing parts of life trigger our dormant parts of brain as well. It is this curiosity of humans to challenge their fears that has led to popularity of horror, disaster, and monster movies....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Fire Island’ is a romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Ahn that is loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The film follows two friends on a week-long vacation, trying to deal with the confusion and tribulations of finding love in a gay community that is separated by superficial classism. 6. Single All the Way (2021) ‘Single All the Way‘ is a Christmas comedy movie that revolves around Peter, a gay man who convinces his best friend to pose as his boyfriend for dinner with his family....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Gaslit‘ is a dark comedy series based on the first season of Leon Neyfakh’s podcast ‘Slow Burn.’ Shedding light on the Watergate Scandal, the show revolves around one of the maligned heroes of the entire incident, Martha Mitchell (Julia Roberts), the wife of Richard Nixon’s one-time Attorney General John N. Mitchell (Sean Penn). It chronicles Martha as she becomes one of the first people to warn America about the illegal activities of the Committee for the Re-Election of the President or CRP....

Revolving around a group of artists, influencers, and entrepreneurs in the beautiful coastal town of Byron Bay, Australia, Netflix’s ‘Byron Baes‘ is a reality docu-soap unlike any other. After all, it is the first-ever production to give us an authentic look into the lives of content creators down under, with a specific focus on how their personal experiences often bleed into their professional ones. Thus, of course, there’s always some sort of drama, as evidenced by the situation between Nathan and Elle — so now, let’s find out more about their incredibly unique connection, shall we?...

Based on the namesake novel series by Robyn Carr, Netflix’s ‘Virgin River’ has something for everybody. From mystery to crime to romance to action to family drama to comedy — the show appears to be part of a kaleidoscope of genres. In ‘Virgin River,’ teen romance is represented by the relationship between Ricky (Grayson Gurnsey) and Lizzie (Sarah Dugdale). Toward the end of the third season, a new character is introduced in the series, Denny (Kai Bradbury)....

Directed by Mimi Cave, Hulu’s thriller film ‘Fresh’ follows Noa, who struggles to find a suitable date while leading a lonely life. She meets Steve accidentally at a supermarket and starts dating him. Their admirable togetherness takes an appalling turn when Noa encounters the horrifying secrets about her partner. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as Noa and Sebastian Stan as Steve, the film offers the viewers a frightening roller-coaster experience as Noa tries her best to survive the horrors that threaten her life....

‘Atlanta’ is a comedy-drama series that follows the life of Earnest “Earn” Marks, a college dropout and single father who seeks to improve his life by becoming the manager of his cousin, Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles, an up and coming rapper. Alfred and Earn explore the music industry and the culture of the eponymous town with Alfred’s friend Darius while having numerous colorful experiences. Created by Donald Glover (‘Community‘), the ingeniously hilarious series has received positive reviews from critics and is known for its surreal take on complex themes....

Directed by Halina Reijn, ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ is a black comedy slasher film that revolves around a group of 7 friends during a house party. The event is being hosted by Sophie and David, with all 7 coming from different backgrounds. Bee has been invited to the party as Sophia’s girlfriend but is warned by Jordan, another remember of the group, that there might be more to Sophie than Bee realizes....

‘Book of Love’ tells the story of Henry, a British writer who arrives in Mexico to promote his novel, which has proven to be a flop everywhere outside the country. However, he soon realizes that the book’s success is owed to the translator Maria, who turned it into an erotic novel. As Henry and Maria clash about their opposing ideas of love, they end up falling for each other. The hilarious and charming romantic movie is directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor (‘Daughter from Another Mother‘) and dives deep into writers’ lives....