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In what can only be described as an intriguing docuseries giving us an inside look into the life and career of one of the best football players, ‘Neymar: The Perfect Chaos’ details who the Brazilian really is. After all, everything from his upbringing and his ambitions to his career and his polarised public perception is examined here to showcase how Neymar Jr. tries his best to navigate it all. However, we have to admit that the one individual apart from the athlete that captivated our attention the most in this Netflix original was his father, so now, let’s find out more about him, shall we?...

The seventh episode of Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ season 2, titled ‘Jackson,’ follows Mercedes Woodbine and her daughter Terricka, as they go to Jackson from Chucalissa for the latter to consult a gynecologist. Lil Murda tries his best to cope with the death of his companion Big Teak. He spends his days taking care of Ernestine, Uncle Clifford‘s grandmother. The rapper’s relationship with Clifford takes an unforeseen turn as they reunite to support each other in hard times....

‘Pam & Tommy’ follows actress Pamela Anderson and rockstar drummer Tommy Lee as they fall hopelessly in love and get married hours after meeting each other. Soon after, their lives are thrown into chaos when an intimate personal video gets stolen and goes viral. The events unfold at a particularly crucial time for Pamela, who is at the height of her career with her role in ‘Baywatch’ and gets pregnant soon after marrying Tommy....

Created by Lebogang Mogashoa, ‘Savage Beauty’ is an African drama series that revolves around Zinhle and her thirst for revenge. After becoming the face of a big cosmetics brand named Benghu Beauty, Zinhle embeds herself in the powerful family of the brand’s owners. Soon, she starts revealing the family’s dark secrets as she seeks revenge for her tragic past. The drama series first released in May 2022 on Netflix. The show portrays how lethal the consequence of vengeance can be....

‘The Naked Director’ is one of Netflix‘s many forays into documenting Japanese culture, and the streaming platform has chosen a unique topic to do so, that is, pornography. The eight-episode series attempts to track the culture of pornography in Japan through the 80s while showing how the culture of excess colored people’s perception towards what was acceptable or unacceptable within the porn industry. Truth be told, the pornographic industry is a nebulous area for most of us, and though the end products are easily available and accessible, not much is known about what goes on behind the scenes....

The concept of two lookalike protagonists switching places is one that has been covered since time immemorial in cinematic history, yet it seems to be a notion we can’t get enough of. Be it ‘Freaky Friday,’ ‘Switched at Birth,’ ’13 Going on 30,’ or even the ‘Shrek’ franchise, such movies have been immensely popular and embedded themselves in popular culture, spanning several spin-offs and remakes. Hence, especially after the success of the first film, it is no surprise Vanessa Hudgens is back once again, doing what she does best in ‘The Princess Switch: Switched Again....

No part of the world is free of terrorism. One of the banes of humanity’s existence, it has changed the course of history and defines some of the biggest (and also the worst) events in recent times. The sheer intensity of hatred it takes to kill people who you know nothing about is inconceivable to commoners, but there is a special bunch that has mastered this emotion, irrespective of their religion....

Developed by Sue Tenney, Netflix’s ‘Virgin River‘ is a romance drama show based on a series of novels by American author Robyn Carr. The story is predominantly set in the fictional titular town in California. After her husband’s death in a tragic accident, nurse practitioner and midwife Melinda “Mel” Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) arrives in Virgin River seeking a change. However, the paradisical town ends up changing her life in ways she didn’t think would be possible....

Netflix’s comedy series ‘Man vs Bee’ follows Trevor Bingley, who gets temporarily employed by Christian and Nina to look after their mansion while they are on vacation. A house sitter by profession, Trevor starts the assignment without any prior house-sitting experience. To make things worse, a bee starts to disturb him severely, provoking him to kill the insect. As Trevor tries his best to put an end to the bee’s annoyance, Christian and Nina’s dog Cupcake suffers in between them....

Jerry Buss’ then-unprecedented purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 turned out to be an immediate success. The team won a title in the first year under his ownership. The win kicked off what would become an enviable legacy for the franchise, thanks in big part to Jerry’s vision and willingness to spend. HBO’s drama series ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ dramatizes the Lakers’ rise and Jerry’s involvement with it....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Investigates: Mother‘s Orders’ highlights the events that precipitated Wayne Wyers’ murder in February 1987 at his residence. At the time, his wife, Priscilla Bailey, and his stepdaughter, Mary Bailey, were initially arrested for the crime. The following court proceedings painted a picture of an abusive household where people were pushed to take drastic actions. Priscilla and Mary are featured in the episode and share their stories. So, let’s find out more about the mother and daughter then, shall we?...

Directed by Stephen Norrington and based on the Marvel comics original character created by writer Marv Wolfman and sketcher Gene Colan, ‘Blade’ is a cult classic 1998 Marvel venture. As it mingles horror and superhero movies genre tropes, the story follows the titular character, a Dhampir, a human-vampire hybrid that possesses the strengths of the vampire but not their weaknesses. The movie features Wesley Snipes in the lead role, alongside Stephen Dorff, N’Bushe Wright, and Kris Kristofferson in pivotal roles....

If Christmas is here, can Santa Claus movies be far behind? All streamers are gearing up to put their viewers in the holiday mood with excellent additions of holiday movies that usually revolve around Christmas cheer, giving gifts, love, hope, and of course, Santa Claus himself. Disney+, which is entering the market at the perfect time, has its own offering in the form of ‘Noelle’. The fantasy adventure comedy comes from Marc Lawrence and promises to show Santa Claus’ family in a completely new way....

‘The Old Man‘ is a thriller series that shows the conflict between Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and Faraz Hamzad escalate with each episode. However, two mysteries remain prevalent across the show’s first season. Viewers stay in the dark about why Chase, an expert assassin, spared Hamzad’s life before fleeing to the USA. Likewise, the details about what transpired on Morac Air Flight 31 that brought Dan and Abbey Chase to the USA remain a secret....

Silence. Silence could be a state of mind; a deliberate action that expresses repressed thoughts and emotions or one that personifies seething rage imploding in the hidden corners of our psyche. The word, however, has often been synonymous with boredom and tedium in general discourses on cinema. To what extent that is true will always remain subjective and is one that triggers an enormous debate. I for one have always been intrigued by deeply contemplative and meditative silences....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Tatsuya Endou’s namesake Japanese manga series, ‘Spy x Family’ is a spy comedy anime that centers upon the Westalis master agent codenamed Twilight. After far-right extremists assassinate a renowned Ostanian diplomat to spark a war with Westalis, the protagonist is tasked with investigating Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond to stop situations from escalating further. Since Desmond rarely makes public appearances, the only way to get close to him is through the social gatherings organized at his son’s school, the renowned Eden Academy....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix emerged as the giant killer in the 21st century entertainment industry by slaying the video rental business and a then thriving cable TV subscription. The streamer has established an industry around subscription and streaming. But one of the key factors that makes Netflix a cultural phenomenon than a business model in the entertainment industry is the streaming platform’s localization drive. It has emerged emerged as a leading payer offering content for non-English speaking markets....

Racism, from its inception during the days of slavery to the “Black Lives Matter” movement of the 21st century, has always been powerfully depicted in all kinds of mediums. While films like ‘12 Years of Slave‘ reflect on some disturbingly realistic events from history, there are other films that portray how, to an extent, racism is still pertinent in our society. ‘American Son’ does something similar and by showing the harrowing experience of a mother who grieves for her son, the film takes you on an emotional ride with its impactful dialogues and compelling storyline....

Based on the popular trend that took over the internet about two years ago, Netflix’s ‘Is It Cake?’ is a baking contest that genuinely brings the phrase “looks good enough to eat” to life. After all, it follows a group of cake artists as they showcase their skills to create delectable replicas of real-life everyday objects for a chance to win a few ten thousand dollars. So now, if you wish to learn more about the one individual who actually managed to accomplish that at every step of the way – deserving winner Andrew Fuller – we’ve got the details for you....

Based on Koyoharu Gotouge’s Japanese manga series of the same name, ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba‘ (or simply ‘Demon Slayer’) is a dark fantasy anime. The show revolves around Tanjirou Kamado, a hardworking young adult whose life takes a turn for the worse when his entire family is mercilessly slaughtered except for his sister Nezuko. Unfortunately, Nezuko has a far more dreadful fate as she is turned into a demon and left to suffer....