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SPONSORED LINKS Julianne Moore. This beautiful red-head is among the finest actresses of her generation, moving easily between being a major movie star and hugely gifted actress. That she finally won an Oscar for one of her lesser performances is a demonstration of how much the Academy loves her, as they recognized they had been foolish in not honouring her before. I remember seeing Moore in The Fugitive (1993) a summer blockbuster, small role, but the star quality was leaping off the screen....

911 operators in San Jose, California, received a hair-raising call on September 13, 2018, from an individual who claimed to have found her co-worker dead. Once first responders rushed to the scene, they found 67-year-old Karen Navarra slumped in her chair. She had a kitchen knife in her hand and a slit in her throat, which turned out to be the cause of her death. Initially believed to be a death by suicide, Investigation Discovery’s ‘Caught in the Net: Heart Rate & Time’ draws a vivid picture of the murder and shows how a Fitbit device proved invaluable in the investigation that followed....

‘Loot’ is a comedy series created by Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang (‘Parks and Recreation‘). It follows Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph), the wife of one of the wealthiest business people in the world, John Novak. However, Molly’s life turns upside down after learning of her husband’s infidelity. The couple’s divorce leaves Molly with an unimaginable amount of money and a will to discover herself outside the marriage. As a result, Molly embarks on a quest of self-discovery by taking the route of philanthropy....

Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building‘ is a comedy series that tackles an intriguing murder mystery each season. The second season revolves around the death of building board president Bunny Folger. In the eighth episode of season 2, titled ‘Hello, Darkness,’ Charles, Mabel, and Oliver deal with a blackout while Lucy’s life comes under threat. In the end, the case of Bunny’s death takes a new turn, and we are sure viewers must be having a hard time wrapping their heads around the twist ending....

‘Kenja no Deshi wo Nanoru Kenja’ or ‘She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man’ is an isekai fantasy anime that is inspired by the Japanese light novel series of the same name written by Hirotsugu Ryusen and illustrated by Fuzichoco. The series follows Sakimori Kagami, a consummate gamer who regularly plays the reality online multiplayer roleplaying game Ark Earth Online as Dunbalf, one of the nine great sages of the game....

In ‘Shark Tank‘ season 13 episode 12, Brian Yennie and Earl Cole hoped the Sharks would hop on board with a life-changing investment after presenting The Smart Tire Company. A tire company that is out to fight toxic plastic waste while making flat-free tires seemed quite interesting. Thus, we decided to jump in and trace out the company’s growth! The Smart Tire Company: Who Are They and What Do They Do?...

“The times were a changing”, crooned folk singer Bob Dylan, perhaps not knowing just how true his words were at that time. All forms of art were changing radically in the 1960s, as society heaved and grunted and brought about a counter culture revolution, the likes of which the world had not ever seen before. The Cold War, the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, and senator Robert Kennedy headed for the presidency, brought about a profound sense of mistrust between the youth and the establishment....

‘The Afterparty’ takes multiple entertaining premises and combines them into one raucous affair. Things go very wrong at a high-school reunion party when its host, Xavier (Dave Franco), the former classmate who is now a massive celebrity, turns up dead. The somber occasion is turned on its head by the party’s eccentric guests and the presence of a self-serving but largely clueless Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish). Past grudges, present secrets, and a whole host of entertaining details come spilling out as the detective gets to work interviewing the party guests, who are all suspects in Xavier’s murder....

Based on the beloved book series of the same name by Jenny Han, ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ is a teen drama that focuses on the burgeoning romance life of a sixteen-year-old girl. The first season of the show introduces us to the characters, giving us a general sense of their relationship and where they stand with each other. It takes a lot of liberties from its source material and adds a lot of new characters and plot devices to deliver a swoon-worthy watch....

Based on a script by debutant scriptwriter Shiwani Srivastava and directed by Tom Dey (‘Shanghai Noon’), Netflix’s ‘Wedding Season‘ is a romantic comedy film. Set in New Jersey and New York, the film revolves around Asha Maurya (Pallavi Sharda) and Ravishankar Shah (Suraj Sharma), two second-generation American Indians whose parents decide to play the matchmakers. Reluctantly, Ravi and Asha meet just to make their parents happy. However, Asha suggests that they should pretend to date and get through the wedding season together....

Jabba the Hutt is the more well-known nickname of the notorious Tatooine-based crime lord Jabba Desilijic Tiure. At the height of his influence and power, this gangster controlled the hyperplanes routes of the Outer Rim of the galaxy, which made him and other members of the Hutt clan incredibly wealthy. When the Clone Wars was taking place between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, both parties sought to keep Jabba happy to gain access to the hyperplanes....

Based on Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton’s book of the same name, the bent copper thriller series ‘We Own This City’ unmasks a crippled system. Developed by David Simon and George Pelecanos, the show probes into the crooked dealings of the now-disbanded Gun Trace Task Force of the Baltimore Police Department. As the bigger picture unfolds, we see documentation of the racial injustice prevalent in law enforcement, much like in its spiritual predecessor ‘The Wire....

‘Only Murders in the Building‘ season 2 picks up after the shocking cliffhanger ending of the first season. In season 2, Charles, Mabel, and Oliver find themselves at the center of a grave conspiracy connected to the history of the Arconia. While the trio investigates Bunny’s murder to free themselves from police suspicion, they stumble upon a painting related to Charles’ past and features his father. Naturally, viewers must be curious to discover more details about Charles’ father and his eventual fate....

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ is a comedy-drama series. Set predominantly in New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the story follows Miriam “Midge” Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan), a housewife turned female comedian. In season 3, she lands the chance of opening for popular African American singer Shy Baldwin during the latter’s US and Europe tour. She and Shy grow close, and Midge even learns that Shy is secretly gay. Before opening for Shy at the Apollo Theater, Midge starts to feel anxious for the first in her career....

SPONSORED LINKS 14. All That Jazz Based on the life of the iconic director and choreographer Bob Fosse who unexpectedly beat the legendary Francis Ford Coppola to bag the Best Director Oscar for Cabaret, Fosse’s next musical dwells on the story on the man who’s going through Hell in his life. His personal and professional lives are a complete ruckus, driving him to drug-abuse and cocaine addiction. Without them, he wouldn’t even have the energy to stand up with his legs....

SPONSORED LINKS 15. Police Story (1985) Many people may not be aware of this Jackie Chan flick since this was long before he became a superstar in Hollywood. ‘The Police Story’ was Chan’s breakout leading role following the highly disappointing ‘The Protector’ which was intended to introduce him to the western audiences. However, ‘The Police Story’ was a huge success and received high critical praise for its raw energy comic touch....

SPONSORED LINKS With Theodore Melfi of ‘Winding Road’ fame behind the wheels, the comedy-drama movie ‘St. Vincent’ is a celebration of innocence. The life of drunken hermit Vincent changes for the better upon meeting courteous early-teen next-door neighbor Oliver. He cuts a sweet deal with Oliver’s mother, taking responsibility for Oliver’s babysitting. In the course of the journey, Vincent and Oliver grow fond of each other. 7. Rushmore (1998) Wes Anderson‘s indie comedy venture ‘Rushmore‘ has come to consolidate its place in the canon of greatest comedy movies....

Kumail Nanjiani is a familiar name for all those who have watched the famous HBO series ‘Silicon Valley’. The Pakistani-American comedian/writer/actor has established himself as a strong voice on American television with his idiosyncratic comic timing, perfect delivery, and brilliant writing. Now team him up with Dave Bautista, the former WWE wrestler who has surprisingly been quite impressive with his film roles, first as Drax in the MCU and later in the Dennis Villeneuve film ‘Blade Runner 2049’....

When the baffling tale of Michelle Carter’s “texting-suicide” case came into the limelight back in 2014, the age-old question of whether words can kill took on a whole new meaning, which is what ‘The Girl From Plainville’ profiles. After all, this Hulu original takes a deep dive into her romance with Conrad Roy, her role in how he died of self-inflicted carbon monoxide poisoning, and her ensuing communication with his grieving family....

Billy Bob Thornton is known for appearing in A Simple Plan, Slide Blade, and Monster’s Ball. But, it is a lesser known fact that his first break was when he co-wrote and starred in One False Move. Billy Bob Thornton had several highlighting moments in his life. Billy Bob Thornton achieved several awards throughout his career. The productions mentioned below show the best highlights of his career. One can watch the man at his best by viewing these movies and TV shows....