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In what can only be described as a quirky reality series, Netflix’s ‘Swap Shop’ delves deep into the process of how bargain hunters expand their collection of unique items with the help of a local radio show. After all, the titular airwaves program gives out the details of commodities available for sale or trade, allowing the business-minded individuals to rush in and maybe even land some sweet deals. It first premiered on November 9, 2021, and opened to a positive response from critics and audiences....

Dutch filmmaker Roel Reiné helmed supernatural action thriller bonanza, ‘The Fistful of Vengeance.’ The movie is the spinoff of the popular Netflix show ‘Wu Assassins,’ which did not continue after a sole season in 2019. Picking up from the ending of the first season, the film chronicles the Wu Assassin team, who reunite in the backdrop of a nocturnal Bangkok City to avenge the death of one of their own....

Directed by Stacey N. Harding, ‘Love, Classified’ is a romantic comedy movie revolving around a romance novelist named Emilia Bloom. In her desire to reconnect with her children, Taylor and Zach, she reenters their lives using a book signing event arranged by her hometown’s local book shop as an excuse. While the writer tries to establish a bond with her children, both Taylor and Zach navigate their respective love lives with the help of an app named Classifie, which boasts old-fashioned human connection by way of the classified ad....

‘Severance‘ sees the Macro Data Refinement (MDR) department employees trying to uncover the truth about their jobs, the severance process, and their lives outside Lumon Industries. The titular process prevents the employees from accessing their work-related memories outside the severed floors. Therefore, two identical yet different personas (known as Innies and Outies) of the same person exist. As the narrative progresses, viewers see the development of a romance between Innie forms of Mark and Helly....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ is a sports drama series about the LA Lakers’ rise to the pinnacle of the NBA during the 80s. The series is created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht and is based on the novel ‘Showtime’ by Jeff Pearlman. In the first episode of the show, viewers experience the turmoil that various people associated with La Lakers experience while the team enters the 80s....

‘Breaking Bad’ is widely regarded by critics, fans and viewers across the world as one of the greatest TV shows ever made. Not a day goes by without coming across at least a couple of quotes or references from the show on the internet, and so I think it’s safe to say that Vince Gilligan’s unforgettable drama is the most iconic show of the 21st century. ‘Sopranos’ had really set the standards when it came to crime dramas, and to think that another show could take the genre onto the next level is beyond belief....

You’ll probably come across a lot of hate and blatant lies when it comes to Netflix’s recent action mystery anime ‘Hero Mask‘. A huge chunk of anime viewers despise shows that are even mildly tainted with Western influence and that’s one big factor that has led to this one’s downfall. Despite being a creation of the well known Studio Pierrot, also known for producing anime like ‘Tokyo Ghoul‘ and ‘Naruto‘, this anime has a very unorthodox Western feel to it that defies the usual norm of other similar anime....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the novel of the same name by William Goldman, ‘The Princess Bride’ is the cult-classic that tells the story of a farm girl, Buttercup. She falls in love with Westley who goes off to seek fortune so that he can marry her. But on the way, his ship is attacked by the pirates and he is presumed dead. Five years later, Prince Humperdinck proposes to marry her and she reluctantly agrees....

SPONSORED LINKS When two strangers of the opposite sex, both with adequate knowledge to survive the challenging scenarios they are put in, are brought together in the wilderness for a period of 21 days, without food, water, shelter and clothes, they must shed their worst fears and also their inhibitions to survive the ordeal. 12. 72 Hours Presented by actor Brandon Johnson, the reality television series started off in 2013 on TNT and it follows the 72 hours in which a group of total strangers come together in three teams to lay their hands on a briefcase containing a cash prize of $100,000....

Manipulative personalities aren’t uncommon in movies. If you think about it, the art of movie-making is inherently about manipulating audiences. But that’s a separate conversation altogether. Today, we are going to talk about the list of movie personalities who created an unforgettable name for themselves because of their evil and wicked ways. These are the most manipulative film characters ever. 15. Kathryn Merteuil – Cruel Intentions (1999) Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is a sweet little child, wary of the world and its deceptions....

If you look closely almost half of the relationship films made in Hollywood and elsewhere are about older men and younger women. But, technically, most of those films don’t qualify for this list simply because even though there might be a huge gap between the age of actors, the characters are presumed to be much closer in age. For instance, in every movie that features Tom Cruise, his love interest is typically played by someone in his 20s....

SPONSORED LINKS An NC-17 rating means that anyone below the age of 17 is not allowed to watch a film. However, some of the most iconic films in cinematic history have been given the NC-17 rating. But keep in mind, the movies that directly release on Netflix aren’t rated by the MPAA (the rating agency for theatrical movies). So when making this list of the boldest movies on Netflix, we decided to take the liberty of rating the unrated movies ourselves....

SPONSORED LINKS Besides art, one of our major sources of entertainment is definitely sports. This is a field that offers us a respite from the drudgery of life like no other. Instead of a fictional series where everything is uncertain, sports, on the other hand, comes with a sense of certainty. Your favourite team is either going to lose or they are going to celebrate their victory. Nothing beyond that. Everything’s in the spirit of the game....

SPONSORED LINKS After being one of the most popular shows on television during its run from 2010 to 2015, ‘Downton Abbey‘ creators played a masterstroke by coming out with a movie to capitalize on the popularity of the series. Since its announcement, the ‘Downton Abbey’ movie has managed to garner huge interests from the public, just like Netflix turned a lot of eyes when they dropped a short teaser of the ‘Breaking Bad‘ movie ‘El Camino‘....

SPONSORED LINKS 8. Significant Mother (2015) This 2015 sitcom, created by Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith, aired on the CW Channel for one season. The story follows a character called Nate Marlowe, who is the owner of a restaurant. To his great shock, Nate one day finds out that his mother and his best friend, Jimmy Barnes, who is also his roommate, have a romantic inclination towards each other and they have even consummated their relationship....

SPONSORED LINKS When I talk about Amy Schumer, I’m reminded of ‘Taxi Driver’. I’ll refresh your memory for you. Betsy: That song by Kris Kristofferson. Travis: Who’s that? Betsy: A songwriter. ‘He’s a prophet…he’s a prophet and a pusher, partly truth, partly fiction. A walking contradiction.’ 7. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) Steve Carell is indubitably (‘The Office’ reference) the finest dramedy actor of his generation....

Did you know that Annabelle-Conjuring, the James Wan-produced/directed franchise, is now officially the most successful horror series of all time? Adorned with scary villains, motivated protagonists, and some beastly jump-scares, the Wan franchise, as I like to call it, provides wholesome entertainment, while also retaining creative elements of art-house filmmaking. Wan has managed to formulate a magic blueprint of balancing the two forces of commercialization and art. Without too much hassle, Wan keeps his style simple, appealing, and very effective....

Nick Lachey has left a mark in the entertainment industry as a singer, actor, host, and television personality. His career took off with the success of the famous boyband 98 Degrees before he tried his luck in television. Although he has four solo albums to his credit, his personality as a television host has attracted more buzz, especially his role in the Netflix show ‘Love is Blind’ with his wife, Vanessa Lachey....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Devil in the Web: Dangerous Game’ focuses on how a 14-year-old Aubrey Peal was kidnapped in a different but dangerous way in August 2018. The teenager was active on Discord, a messaging app, and was manipulated into leaving his house by Jason St. Aubin. So, if you’re wondering what exactly happened to Aubrey and how he’s doing today, here’s what we know. Who is Aubrey Peal? John Aubrey Peal II and Alicia married when they were about 20 years of age and eventually had two children: John Aubrey Peal III and his younger sister, Kimberly....

As ‘Bel-Air’ nears its first season finale, relationships evolve, and different characters find themselves being confronted by crucial changes in their lives. In episode 8, titled ‘No One Wins When the Family Feuds,’ the Banks family celebrates Will’s (Jabari Banks) birthday, and Vy (April Parker Jones) comes to Los Angeles. With Will turning 17, Vy seriously considers whether she should tell him everything about his father. Hilary (Coco Jones) faces a crisis in her professional life, and Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola) decides to ignore what Phil (Adrian Holmes) has told him to do....