SPONSORED LINKS 15. Anon (2018) In a ‘Black Mirror’ kind of a setup, set in the dystopian future, ‘Anon’ is the narrative of a time when privacy has ceased to exist and all the private memories down to a millisecond are recorded on a grid known as “Ether” and is shown to the law agencies using the “Mind’s Eye’. Agent Sal is investigating a serial murder spree when he comes across a woman who has no identity of herself....
It’s sexy time now or in anime terms, it’s ‘ecchi’ time now. After doing a list about some of the popular harem anime out there, why not compile another list, this time with popular ecchi anime. The ecchi genre has been a fan favourite for a long time. So much so that there are special fanservice episodes in anime from other genres. Though I am not an avid watcher of ecchi anime sometimes I do tend to dwell in them....
SPONSORED LINKS It is true that there is a dearth of western shows on television today, but we cannot deny the fact that westerns have been one of the most popular genres since the days when television shows became a thing in the United States. Shows like ‘Gunsmoke’, ‘Rawhide’, ‘Bonanza’ and others were among the most popular television series during the time when TVs were becoming a part of our daily lives....
SPONSORED LINKS ‘Knightfall‘ is a historical period drama about the Christian organization called the Knights Templar. Set in the year 1306, the show takes a look at the Templars as they slowly lose the dominance they once had in the Christian world. One of their very own bastions, Acre, is also not under their control anymore. Moreover, rumor has it that Acre is the place where the Holy Grail can be found....
SPONSORED LINKS 10. Anne (1982) Of all the love-it-or-hate-it movies, ‘Annie’ is perhaps the one which causes the sharpest divide between those it delights and those it disgusts. It’s a musical for a start, and musicals are the big love-or-hate genre that people get really worked up over. At its core, ‘Annie’ is a really sweet, charming movie. It’s a “Christmas movie”, what else do you expect? I recommend you not to watch it unless you’re up for the genre, but if you are, you won’t be disappointed....
Alicia Deans was a loving mother who suddenly went missing in April 2015. Just weeks later, the family learned of the terrible fate that she met in Clarendon, North Carolina. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Night That Didn’t End: Murder in the Wetlands’ delves into what happened to Alicia and how a bizarre plot to use her vehicle seemingly led to her brutal slaying. So, let’s find out more about this case then, shall we?...
‘Archive 81’ is a horror series that follows archivist Dan Turner as he delves into the mystery of the Visser building, which was destroyed years ago in a fire. While restoring the tapes of a filmmaker who supposedly died in the fire, Dan becomes convinced that he can save her from a horrific death. Based on the found footage podcast of the same name, ‘Archive 81’ takes audiences on a surreal and haunting journey....
‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ is a sports drama series that maps the rise of the LA Lakers basketball team as they enter an era of glory and fame under the ownership of Jerry Buss. The LA Lakers’ squad comprises star players such as Norm Nixon and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, while future legend Magic Johnson is in his rookie season. The series also showcases the team’s rivalries and classic matches from the 80s....
Gaja Grzegorzewska, Magdalena Lankosz, and Anna Sienska jointly created the quirky and ominous young adult supernatural thriller ‘Cracow Monsters’ (‘Krakowskie potwory’). The story picks up pace as shortly after appearing at an entrance exam, Alex gets a chance at professor Zawadzki’s chosen circle. While Alex stays embroiled in a tussle between demons and deities, she must investigate her mother’s mysterious death, which forms a significant piece in the puzzle. When the city of Krakow becomes the site of mass death, the professor is compelled to join hands with the devil....
‘Dark Winds’ follows the story of two law enforcement officers who try to solve a complicated murder. The show plays with the genre of crime and psychological thriller while throwing a hint of supernatural elements in the mix. Everything in the show highlights the unnerving feeling that it imparts to the viewer. From the lonely roads winding across the wide, barren landscape to a police officer cleansing herself after an experience that completely rattles her, the show has a lot of things that throw the audience off-balance....
Dan Fogelman’s ‘This Is Us’ is a critically acclaimed family drama that revolves around the different generations of the Pearsons. The NBC rom-com primarily touches upon the romantic and professional lives of the siblings Kevin (Justin Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz), and Randall (Sterling K. Brown), affectionately known as the “Big Three.” Kate’s romantic journey is one of the most beautiful, relatable, and complex stories on the show. Her relationship with Toby Damon (Chris Sullivan) — which starts out in season 1 — is often praised by fans for being heartwarming....
Students and professors at the Tennessee State University witnessed a terrible incident in March of 1990 when economics professor Gul Telwar was horribly murdered. Telwar owned a used car lot in Nashville, which is where he was shot to death in cold blood. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Recall: Side Business‘ takes the viewer through the slaying and portrays how the perpetrators were finally brought to justice. Let’s take a closer look at the case and find out where Gul Telwar’s killers are at present, shall we?...
‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ or ‘Apollo 10½’ is the 21st feature film by Richard Linklater. The story is set during the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing and revolves around an elementary school student named Stan or Stanley (Milo Coy). Stan’s father works at NASA, like many other adults from their neighborhood. As the day of the historic launch approaches, Stan begins to imagine himself as an astronaut, who gets recruited by NASA to travel to the Moon as part of the extremely covert Apollo 10 ½ Mission....
With indie director Monika Mitchell in the director’s chair, the serial killer thriller ‘Brazen’ keeps the audiences guessing. The story follows Grace, a famous novelist, whose visit to her estranged sister’s house turns nightmarish upon the sister’s death. After another murder, the police realize that they are dealing with a serial killer. Teaming up with charming detective Ed Jennings, Grace lays down an elaborate trap to catch the killer. The story comes full circle in the end, while you may still wonder about Jerald’s fate....
SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Tim Kirkby, ‘Last Looks’ is a murder mystery and thriller movie that essays a former cop Charlie Waldo’s return to the world of crime and wrongdoing when depressed actor Alastair Pinch gets blamed for the death of his wife. Waldo is then forced to leave his new life of retirement in order to investigate the case. The film is adapted from a screenplay by Howard Michael Gould and is derived from his novel of the same name....
With ‘Moon Knight,’ the MCU has begun delving deep into the ancient Egyptian religion. The pantheon was first introduced in the franchise in ‘Black Panther’ through the inclusion of Bast and Sekhmet. ‘Moon Knight’ goes all out, heavily implying the entire pantheon exists in the MCU. In the pilot episode of the series, we are not formally introduced to Khonshu (Karim El Hakim and F. Murray Abraham), but he appears in the episode as he begins to manifest to Steven....
Portrayed by Sarah Stiles, Bonnie Barella is one of the supporting characters of the Showtime drama series ‘Billions.’ She first appears in season 3 episode 9, titled ‘Icebreaker,’ as Bonnie Candela. She joins Axe Capital and quickly establishes herself as one of the core employees of the company, fitting right into the highly competitive atmosphere. Under Bobby Axelrod’s leadership, she thrives, demonstrating what she is capable of time and again. Bobby’s methods require her to be ruthless and highly competent at her job and pursue profit above everything else....
‘We Own This City‘ revolves around the corrupt cops of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force. The series is based on Justin Fenton’s 2021 nonfiction book of the same name and is developed for television by George Pelecanos and David Simon. In the series, cops such as Wayne Jenkins and Momodu Gondo indulge in criminal activities, while some like David McDougall try to fulfill their duties. David McDougall teams up with veteran officer Scott Kilpatrick to investigate a drug racket operating in Harford and Baltimore....
SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Ghost and the House of Truth’ is a 2019 Nigerian thriller drama film that revolves around the kidnapping of a counselor’s young daughter, and her outlook on the world is tested while she looks for her missing child. Directed by Akin Omotoso, the intense narrative of the drama movie is matched by the stellar performances from the talented ensemble cast, comprising Susan Wokoma, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Kemi Lala Akindoju, and Imoleayo Olusanya....
‘Without Saying Goodbye’ (also known as ‘Until we meet again’ and ‘Backpackers’) is a romantic comedy film. It tells the story of Salvador Campodónico (Maxi Iglesias), a workaholic architect and the heir to Spain’s most prominent hotel corporation. He travels to Cusco, Peru, intending to develop his first international project in the ancient and beautiful city. There, he meets Ariana (Stephanie Cayo), a free-spirited artist. Despite their contrasting personalities, it doesn’t take long for Salvador and Ariana to develop real feelings for each other....
