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SPONSORED LINKS 15. Lost In Space (1965-68) Lost in Space is an American science fiction television series that was created by Created by Irwin Allen and it aired from 1965-1968. The show ran for three seasons with 83 episodes. Lost in Space was inspired by the space-faring Robinson family comic book published by Gold Key Comics. Lost in Space received a 1966 Emmy Award nomination for Cinematography-Special Photographic Effects but did not win, and again lost in 1968 for Achievement in Visual Arts & Makeup....

As the title suggests, Netflix’s ‘The Tinder Swindler’ examines the baffling tale of how a conman used the titular dating app to manipulate his victims out of, at least, thousands of dollars in short periods of time. In other words, it delves into the actions of Shimon Hayut — better known as Simon Leviev for his scams — through the eyes of just some of the countless women he allegedly wronged across Europe....

Created by Cem Yilmaz, ‘The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri’ or ‘Ersan Kuneri’ is a Turkish comedy series that revolves around the titular character. In the 70s and 80s, Erşan is a well-known face in the erotic film industry. However, when he takes a step back and looks at his legacy, he decides to expand his horizons. As Erşan starts working in different genres, from science-fiction to historical pieces, his life takes him on a hilarious and unprecedented journey....

‘Severance‘ is a thriller series that keeps the audience on its toes by slowly revealing the eerie atmosphere within Lumon Industries, the show’s primary setting. As the narrative progresses, viewers learn more about the Macro Data Refinement (MDR) team’s lives inside and outside Lumon. Although viewers get some glimpses of Mark, Irving, and Dylan’s lives outside Lumon, the backstory of the newest recruit, Helly, remains a mystery for most of the first season....

Season 9 of the hit drama TV series ‘When Calls the Heart’ introduces the viewers to Mei Suo (Amanda Wong), a beautiful pharmacist who arrives in Hope Valley to work with Ned and Florence. Soon, she develops a close bond with Nathan after she helps him recover from an accident as well as from Elizabeth’s rejection. But just as they start realizing their feelings, the hidden facets of Mei’s past come to light and threaten to destroy their friendship....

What’s a chick flick? And is it sexist to even suggest that there is a genre of films meant only (for the most part) for women? Well, the answer to both the questions is another question: How do you define a chick flick? If by chick flick, you mean, films that are about a group of women obsessed with make-up and break-ups, then I would answer yes to the second question....

SPONSORED LINKS An athlete, wrestler and an actor, this highly unusual combination are quite synonymous with the name “Dwayne Johnson” aka “The Rock”. It could be an unimaginable task for a wrestler turned actor to become the highest paid actor in Hollywood and Dwayne Johnson accomplished the impossible in 2016, 17 years after his first major movie appearance in “The Mummy Returns”. Be it a lovable single dad or a grumpy giant special cop, Dwayne Johnson churns out convincing performances....

SPONSORED LINKS A chameleon. That’s what he’s called, by film critics world wide. Among his peers, he’s the one actor whose intensity is unparalleled. Be it an effeminate poet or an evil contract killer or an undead sea pirate in the forthcoming Pirates Of The Caribbean movie, his sheer ability to transform into any role makes him unique. Brooding looks, unconventionally handsome and eyes that have depth of the oceans: Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re talking about the versatile and multifaceted Javier Bardem....

SPONSORED LINKS There are a few questions I’d like for my fellow movie lovers to ask themselves before we get into the topic of discussion today. Why do we watch films? If not entertainment, then what is the purpose of cinema in our lives? And to what levels can a film impact you? One of the many reasons why I watch films is because films possess this manic quality of being able to transport you into the realms of ourselves well beyond the identities and facades we keep up in our quotidian existence....

It is an undeniable fact that the best movie-viewing experience comes from theaters. However, the onslaught of TV, DVDs and streaming has caused severe harm to cinematic intensity. But some movies contain moments that make us feel grateful to these mediums for their ‘pause’ function. Sometimes we pause to see fleeting objects, goofs, surreal gore or simply to better appreciate the sensational eroticism of a scene. Below is the list of most paused movie moments that will make you want to revisit the film....

SPONSORED LINKS 9/11. The day that shook the most powerful nation in the world; the day that shattered a thousand dreams; the day that witnessed evil and humanity in equal measure. On September 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four American passenger airliners and flew them into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. A fourth plane was crashed on to an open field after passengers showed resistance and tried to regain control of the cockpit....

SPONSORED LINKS Avatar is a movie that holds you by the hand, takes you from this cold and miserable world, and lets you roam around a majestic one where only your imagination is your barrier. James Cameron let himself go when he created a brand new world out of scratch: a new language, a new planet, a new species. Saying Avatar changed the way movies are made around the world would be an understatement....

On the face of it, 1993 doesn’t seem to be strikingly great year for cinema, especially when you compare it with the following year, 1994. But look a little deeper and you find great little gems. And there’s always the big gem called ‘Schindler’s List’. Here is a list of top movies of 1993: 15. This Boy’s Life Long before ‘Titanic’ (1997), Leonardo DiCaprio had started showing his capabilities to make it big in the industry....

SPONSORED LINKS The hip-hop music movement which started in the 1970s in Brooklyn among the African-American population living in dire conditions in the ghettos has now reached worldwide popularity and is a multi-billion dollar business. In celebrating hip-hop and singing along with our favorite numbers from the genre, we sometimes tend to forget the actual roots of this music. Hip-hop is a densely political expression of a class of people who were highly ignored by mainstream American media during the 1960s and 1970s....

SPONSORED LINKS It’s that time of the year again! Christmas is much more than just festive decoration, candied sweets, secret Santa gifts from your colleagues and lots and lots of cake — it’s about celebrating family, friends, and everything else that brings you joy. ‘A Christmas Story’ is a Bob Clark directorial that released on Nov 18, 1983. The movie follows a 9-year-old Ralphie in the town of Hammond, who has just one desire for Christmas – to get an official Red Ryder BB rifle....

SPONSORED LINKS With Stuart McDonald at the helm, ‘A Perfect Pairing‘ is a romantic comedy film on Netflix. The narrative chronicles the life of an ambitious LA wine-company executive named Lola Alvarez, who travels all the way to Australia in order to land a major client for her business. Signing up to work on a sheep farm, she crosses paths with a mysterious and rugged local man named Max. Slowly and steadily, sparks fly between Lola and Max as they spend more time on the farm together....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Elvis’ follows the life and times of celebrity legend Elvis Presley, starting from his childhood through his meteoric rise to stardom and eventual slow decline. Told from the perspective of Elvis’ enigmatic and sticky-fingered manager, Colonel Tom Parker, the musical drama biopic takes a detailed look at the icon’s most significant moments through his star-studded journey. 7. Straight Outta Compton (2015) Bringing the explosive story of the West Coast hip-hop scene to screen, F....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Afterparty’ opens with the mysterious death of the host of the titular party, with all his guests then looked upon as suspects. When mega-celebrity Xavier (Dave Franco) is found dead on the cliffs under his mansion, Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) jumps on the opportunity to solve the case. What she doesn’t expect is the collection of quirky guests she then has to spend the night interrogating. 7. Good Girls (2018 – 2021) This crime comedy-drama series is one that you can quickly jump into to satiate your craving for shows like ‘The Afterparty....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Gordon Behind Bars (2012) Well if you ever had a dream where you were in jail getting pastry lessons from Gordon Ramsay, let’s tell you that the dream may have some truth to it. The cooking reality series ‘Gordon Behind Bars’ chronicles Gordon Ramsay wounding up in the all-male Brixton Prison in inner-South London, hoping to help inmates build a sustainable baking business from scratch. While Gorden thinks it’s a walk in the park, the inmates are difficult to yield....

Hallmark and Lifetime are the two networks which have been constantly coming up with new and exciting series of Christmas films for quite a few years now. Christmas is the time when we reconnect with our near and dear ones and try to express our love and gratitude to each other. And this process of reconnecting with our loved ones can get a new meaning if you decide to watch a Christmas film together....