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Created and written by Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn, ‘The Staircase’ is a crime drama miniseries that is both brooding and damning. Based on a true story, which is also the subject of the Netflix true-crime documentary series ‘Death on the Staircase,’ the series fictionalizes the Peterson family, whose matriarch Kathleen is going through a state of mental turmoil. When Kathleen dies, wounding up at the bottom of the staircase of the family house, all the pieces of evidence point toward her husband Michael, a crime novelist, as the killer....

Directed by Michael Bay, ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ is a sci-fi action movie also serving as the third installment to the ‘Transformers’ franchise. It follows Sam Witwicky as his life goes upside down when the Decepticons declare their latest mission to gain access to a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the Moon. Sam and his new girlfriend join the Autobots to protect them, which ultimately results in a cataclysmic showdown in Chicago....

From comics to the large screen of cinema, Marvel has come a long way. And so have the heroes. Etched wonderfully, each of them have managed to leave deep impressions on the viewers. Be it the righteous Captain America or the genius billionaire yet cocky Iron Man or the Mjölnir wielding Norse god Thor, the Marvel heroes have huge fan following. But doesn’t it take a super villain to make a super hero?...

SPONSORED LINKS Grand cinematography, extremely engaging drama and historical relevance, all of these together make ‘The Son’ one of the best TV dramas made in recent times. Sometimes, it’s easy to get caught up with what the reviews have to say about a certain show but in this, you need to defy them. Most bad reviews just involve people who gave up on the show way too early. It does take its time to draw the card initially but when it starts to uncover its potential, you can’t help but admire all the brilliance it offers you....

SPONSORED LINKS The Devil has had innumerable representations on both film and television throughout the history of still images, moving images and sound. The character himself is so interesting and charismatic that many great actors have not been able to resist the ‘carnal desire’ of playing him. That this character is always one with a dynamic presence is very clear when he is first portrayed as an indomitable spirit who has not given up his ambitions even after falling from God’s grace at the beginning of John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost....

SPONSORED LINKS Co-developed by MAPPA and Madhouse, ‘Takt Op. Destiny’ is an action-music fantasy anime set in 2047 that recounts the story of humanity’s struggle against an invasive species known as the D2s. The only way to fight back against these blood-thirsty species of aliens is by pitting them against young women representing pieces of classical music called Musicarts and their controllers known as the Conductors. 7. Your Lie in April (2014 – 2015) Kousei Arima is a prodigious pianist who is often called the human metronome because of his mastery of the instrument....

After its beginning in the heydays of German expressionism, post-apocalyptic cinema truly came of age in the Cold-War era, fueled by the anxiety of a nuclear collapse. Since the amplification of the climate concern, filmmakers have found new ways to warn the audience of the fall of civilization. Soon they realized that the spectacle sells more than anything, and with the looming threat of the apocalypse, they could churn a few more cinematic gems before calling it a day....

SPONSORED LINKS Remote islands often make for great destinations for thriller dramas since it is easy for people to go missing in far-flung places. Created by Joaquín Górriz and Guillermo López Sánchez, ‘Welcome to Eden’ (originally titled ‘Bienvenidos a Edén’) is a slick and ominous thriller series that takes us to one such mysterious island. 7. Summer Heat (2022-) Helmed by the trio comprising Michel Carvalho, Ana Pacheco, and Natalia Piserni, the Brazilian Netflix-original ‘Summer Heat’ (originally ‘Temporada de Verão’) is nothing less than a euphoric travel experience....

Lifetime’s ‘Married At First Sight‘ tests whether a couple can really make a marriage work if they know nothing about each other from the get-go. Relationship experts pick and choose from a group of unacquainted singles, forming couples they think will stand the test of time. These pairs are then married off at their first meeting and go through a honeymoon phase before settling down in everyday life. However, ultimately, the decision to split up or remain together lies with the couple and is revealed on the decision day....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) What would happen if you were to pair two of the best comedians working in Hollywood today? Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell excel in this comical take on NASCAR racing. The chemistry between the actors is truly amazing. The film does have plenty of fast paced action, muscle cars and massive car crashes but also packs in a large amount of laughs as it unfolds as a parody of NASCAR....

Having an ensemble cast allows the South Korean teen-drama zombie series ‘All of Us Are Dead’ the opportunity to explore how an incredible catastrophe like a zombie apocalypse will affect the lives of a diverse group of people. Park Hee-Su is a student at the Hyosan High School. However, on the day when it becomes ground zero for the zombie outbreak, she is seen leaving the school premises while the rest of the student body huddles up there for the day....

‘Dollface’ is a comedy series that revolves around Jules, a young woman who finds her life upended when her longtime boyfriend reveals that he wants to split up. She is in shock and finds it hard to reimagine her future without the relationship, which has pretty much been the center of her life for about five years. Moreover, Jules realizes that she missed out on her relationship with her girlfriends in those years, and that is something she needs to pay attention to once again....

‘Bridgerton’ is a Netflix Original series that focuses on the romantic pursuits of London’s aristocracy in the Regency Era. At the center of the story is the eponymous Bridgerton family – eight siblings – all named alphabetically. The first season of ‘Bridgerton’ revolves around Daphne Bridgerton’s quest for true love as she makes her debut into London’s beau monde and angles for suitors among the eligible gentlemen of the ton. Soon, Daphne’s popularity in the marriage mart takes a nosedive (mainly because of her over-protective big brother)....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the eponymous short story by Haruki Murakami (known for ‘Norwegian Wood’), ‘Drive My Car’ is a Japanese road movie. It follows a famous stage actor and director Yūsuke Kafuku, who receives an offer to direct a stage play in Hiroshima years after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the Oscar-nominated movie features a talented ensemble of cast members, such as Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, and Reika Kirishima....

‘Rambo’ is one of the enduring cultural icons of the 1980s, owing to Sylvester Stallone‘s star-power, one of the first New Hollywood era action heroes. The first movie follows John Rambo, a Vietnam war veteran, as he copes with the traumatic memories of War in the small township of Hope. However, the situation escalates as Rambo finds himself in the bad books of a violent town sheriff. The following movies in the popular franchise take Rambo back to Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Burma....

NBC’s ‘The Courtship’ is a dating reality TV show that takes the viewers back in time to the Regency Era in England. The show features sixteen handsome bachelors who vie for the attention of a gorgeous lady in a beautiful castle in the English countryside. Leaving aside the dating practices of the modern world, the gentlemen use old-school charms like handwritten letters, horse rides, and secret rendezvous in the gardens to woo her and find true love....

‘We Own This City’ gives viewers an in-depth look at the corruption within the Baltimore Police Department. The crime drama series focuses on various cops of the BPD’s Gun Trace Task Force and their involvement in illegal activities. One such cop is Momodu Gondo, who shares a connection with one of Baltimore’s notorious drug dealers. The dealer in question is Antonio Shropshire, aka Brill, and his relationship with Gondo will surely make viewers curious about the man....

When Harry Dean arrived at his friend Jackie Galloway’s Sarasota, Florida, apartment on June 12, 1991, he was surprised to find her missing. Harry even decided to wait for Jackie, but when she failed to turn up for hours, he approached the police and reported the incident. Shockingly, the very next day, authorities found Jackie’s body in a field about 10 miles away from the city, turning the case into a homicide investigation....

Since its inception, ‘Love Island,’ or ‘Love Island USA’ has been one of the most entertaining reality shows. In it, contestants hopeful for a romantic connection are brought to an isolated island and get to spend their time in a luxurious villa. While there, they must find someone to partner with and avoid being single after re-couplings. While it is permissible to change partners, remaining the odd one assures your trip out of the island....

Easter Sunday in 1990 at the DePue household forever changed the lives of everybody involved. Marilynn DePue had an altercation with her husband, Dennis, and then vanished. The authorities eventually found her dead body, but the hunt for her killer lasted for almost a year before he was located. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Sins Of The Father: Bloody Cargo’ delves into Dennis’ crime and his life on the run before a confrontation with the police....