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‘WeCrashed‘ episode 7 finds the employees and co-founders of the shared workspace company, WeWork, in a frenzy because of their impending IPO. Employees dream about their stock options making them millionaires once the company goes public, and even Adam’s introverted, generally silent co-founder, Miguel McKelvey, decides to splurge a little. The piece of art that Miguel eventually purchases comes as a bit of surprise, even more so because he chooses a particularly explicit piece....

HBO’s ‘We Own This City’ shines a light on Baltimore’s notorious Gun Trace Task Force and the corrupt police officers that used their position to enrich themselves. Over many years and a slew of instances, the show pieces together the insidious rise of corruption in the police department. Parallelly, the subsequent investigation into the said officers reveals some gritty details of all the smaller crimes they committed under the guise of law enforcement....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed and co-written by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is an autobiographical crime thriller movie that stars Alia Bhatt, Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, and Indira Tiwari. The movie recounts the inspiring story of a young woman who was forcefully sold to a brothel but refused to let her life conditions dictate her destiny. In the following decades, she rose to prominence and went on to win elections, after which she bravely advocated for women’s rights and equal rights for sex workers at a time when it was an unheard-of concept....

Raphael Montes created the Brazilian original Netflix crime drama series ‘Good Morning, Veronica’ (originally, ‘Bom Dia, Veronica’). The series follows the titular character – an office clerk working for Wilson Carvana in the Homicide department. When a woman takes her own life on the police premises, Veronica cannot let go of the harrowing memory. Before pulling the trigger, the woman says that ideal love does not exist. With this single clue, Veronica plunges herself into a whirlpool of misery and deceit....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah, Netflix’s ‘Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Triligy’ is a documentary series that presents an incredibly compelling portrait of the artist’s life and career. After all, it delves deep into Kanye’s – or Ye’s – creative process from the earliest days to showcase precisely how he went from an up-and-coming producer to an international hitmaker. This three-part production was almost 20 years in the making, which is why it can only be described as a personal as well as an exhaustive account of the rapper’s experiences within the industry....

“I’ve been shot. Help me,” said a frantic PJ Wharen Jr. as he dialed a 911 emergency call on the night of April 4, 2008. When the police arrived on the scene, they were shocked to find his mother, Kelly Wharen, and Jonathon Vuick lying dead; PJ and his father Patrick Warren Sr. were injured. The investigation that followed led to the unraveling of complex family dynamics involving infidelity and secret children....

SPONSORED LINKS Film as a visual medium has allowed creators to push the limits of storytelling. With the literary foundation and the visual stylistics, films have the capability of making multifaceted commentary through multiple genres. Directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol, ‘The Truman Show’ follows the titular Truman Burbank, essayed by Jim Carrey, an insurance salesman who, to his utter horror and confusion, comes to the realization that his whole life is a reality T....

A beloved grandmother was found brutally murdered in her home in January 2014. Peggy Nadell’s tragic homicide then led the authorities on a chase for the people responsible. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Evil to Come’ delves into the circumstances surrounding Peggy’s murder and how the police uncovered a sinister murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by someone within the family. So, let’s find out more about what happened then, shall we? How Did Peggy Nadell Die?...

‘Queer Eye’ is an incredible and moving experience that follows the “Fab Five” as they navigate various states, interacting with strangers who often share beliefs different from theirs. Consisting of Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, and Karamo Brown, the five are always on the lookout for anyone in need of some self-love in the form of a lifestyle makeover. Transcending all boundaries and classifications, the group comes together to spread nothing but joy within the community....

W. Kamau Bell’s four-part Showtime docuseries ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ features interviews of different people as they glean insight into Bill Cosby’s life and the sexual assault allegations against him. The now-disgraced comedian was one of the most successful artists starting from the 1970s. ‘The Cosby Show,’ which aired from 1985 to 1992, was a huge hit, becoming a staple sitcom to watch for many. Raven-Symoné, who began her career as a child artist on the show, grew into a star in her own right, landing multiple lucrative acting roles....

After the big revelation about Grace in the penultimate episode of ‘The Flight Attendant,’ the season 2 finale, titled ‘Backwards and Forwards,’ dives deep into the mysteries introduced in the previous episodes and provides solutions. The second season finale encapsulates Cassie’s (Kaley Cuoco) recent life, where things have pivoted so out of control that she is forced to leap from one crisis to another. Like the first season, season 2 ends by neatly wrapping up almost everything....

Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a period comedy-drama series that tells the story of Miriam “Midge” Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan), a homemaker who discovers that she has a future in stand-up comedy scene after her husband leaves her for his secretary. One of the recurring characters of the show is Jackie, the emcee at the Gaslight Club, where Midge regularly performs. His back-and-forth exchanges with Susie (Alex Borstein) epitomize the fast-paced writing that series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is known for....

SPONSORED LINKS At the start of ‘The Terminal List,’ James Reece (Chris Pratt) and Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) are best friends. They both live in the Californian resort city of Coronado. Like Reece, Ben used to be a Navy SEAL and was part of the other man’s team before leaving the Navy and joining the CIA. When Reece returns from Aleppo, Syria, after a mission goes horribly wrong, Ben is there to pick him up at the airport....

In ‘Sanditon‘ season 2, protagonist Charlotte Heywood returns to the titular seaside resort town following the death of her former lover Sidney Parker. Still reeling from the heartbreak, she swears off love and decides to focus all her attention on building a career. Thus, Charlotte gets employed as the governess to widower Alexander Colbourne’s (Ben Lloyd-Hughes) daughter Leonora and niece Augusta. He is a reclusive resident of the town who prefers to stay away from society, but Charlotte’s company soon gives him a change of perspective, and they start falling for each other....

‘Yaksha: Ruthless Operations’ follows an unsuspecting prosecutor who gets thrown into a multi-nation espionage battle when he arrives in the industrial city of Shenyang. The South Korean spy action film delves into the intricate plans and counter-plans of rival intelligence agencies from China, Japan, and South Korea, resulting in a twisting tale of secrets. The explosive action is never too far away, and the generally desk-bound prosecutor, Ji-Hoon, finds himself paired up with the legendary maverick secret agent “affectionately” named Yaksha — a human-devouring spirit....

Developed by Will Smith and Morgan Cooper, ‘Bel-Air’ is a drama series that revolves around Will Smith (Jabari Banks), a West Philly born and raised young man who is forced to move to the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles after he is arrested with a gun and threatened by a notorious drug dealer. In Bel Air, his maternal aunt and her family reside. Will initially gets a massive cultural shock with how life is fundamentally different in Bel Air....

Based on a bestselling manga, ‘7 Seeds‘ has had a lot of hype around it since it was first announced. While many were excited about the anime, a lot of manga readers were highly concerned about how it would turn out. ‘7 Seeds’ has a strong start where the characters wake up on a mysterious island and realize that all this while, they’ve been part of a fail-safe project known as the “7 Seeds....

SPONSORED LINKS I am sure you’ll remember Ex Machina. A film that was astounding in its concept and innovative in its execution. Director of Ex Machina, Alex Garland, immediately shot to fame. But instead of making a superhero or a Star Wars film, he choose to make another sci-fi horror classic ‘Annihilation’. 12. District 9 (2009) This Neill Blomkamp’s debut film is an audaciously interesting — and entertaining — project where he turns the concept of aliens based movies upside down....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. Predator (1987) Action and aliens has not always been a very successful combination in cinema. ‘Predator’ is a delightful mention at the top of that league. The special effects in the film are way ahead of its time and the plot is compact in its nature. Arnold Schwarzenegger provides the necessary firepower despite not being given a position to steal the show. Read More: Movies Like Heat...

Disney has been a part of the lives of many generations and its films have some of the best well-crafted three-dimensional characters of the animation world. Kids and adults enjoy Disney films not only because of their easy-going-ness but because of the powerful messages it conveys through its characters. Here is the list of top Disney characters ever. Merida Scottish Princess Merida is a headstrong and free-spirited 16-year old tomboyish girl....