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Lifetime’s ‘A Baby at Any Cost’ is a thriller drama film directed by Tamar Halpern. The narrative follows a couple — Monica and Brad— who hire their surrogate, Lily, to nanny their newborn child. As Lily gets closer to Monica and the baby, Monica’s sister, Jennifer, becomes increasingly jealous. Soon, the three women find themselves in a web of distrust and lies, which results in people around them getting hurt. But lines are crossed when one of them goes to dangerous lengths to get the baby, the husband, and the perfect life she always dreamed of....

Robert Eggers, whose psychological drama ‘The Lighthouse‘ won the hearts of festival-savvy masses, also helmed the atmospheric medieval action-drama ‘The Northman.’ Mingling magic, mythology, and history, the story probes into the journey of young Viking prince Amleth to avenge the murder of his father, King Aurvandill War-Raven, and rescue his mother, Queen Gudrún, from the shackles of his uncle, Fjölnir. The star-studded cast ensemble features Hollywood A-listers like Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, and Willem Dafoe....

Written and directed by Dane Ole Bornedal, the Danish-original war movie ‘The Bombardment’ unveils a bleak vision of war. Using the perspectives of three children, a nun, and military personnel working for the Danish wing of Gestapo, the story chronicles the final days of World War II and the Danish liberation that followed. At the center of the story lies the tragic destruction of the Jeanne d’Arc School, which brings the precise tale to a heartbreaking close....

Directed by Felicity Morris, Netflix’s ‘The Tinder Swindler’ is an incredibly gripping documentary film that explores the tale of Israeli conman Shimon Hayut, who used the name Simon Leviev to carry out his scams. After all, by claiming to be the son of diamond mogul Lev Leviev, he backed his extravagant lifestyle and gained the trust of women he met on the titular dating app, only to trick them out of thousands of dollars....

Hundreds of theories and online articles have been written about male actors and their constant collaborations with visionary directors. For some unknown reasons very few attempts have been made to discuss the more exciting collaborations of directors and actresses. Here I make a humble effort to list of most successful director-actress duo of the last few decades. Garry Marshall and Anne Hathaway Director Garry Marshall is credited as the man who made the career of many a starlet....

SPONSORED LINKS Apple TV’s ‘The Morning Show‘ has been garnering avid interest since its debut earlier on 1st November 2019. The show stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell. It is based on the journalist Brian Stelter’s book, Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV. Stelter is the chief media correspondent for CNN and hosts the CNN Sunday morning talk show ‘Reliable Sources’. ‘The Morning Show’ gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the world of news broadcasting....

It cannot be denied that movies are the greatest form of mass entertainment today. The impact cinema has on the audience in today’s world is more than any other medium. Thus, whatever happens In the world of cinema becomes news instantly. Such is also true with the content of films. While books can easily pass off with sensitive and controversial content, a film having the same content will naturally garner a lot of attention because of the popularity of the medium....

SPONSORED LINKS 8. Nocturnal Animals (2016) Amy Adams missing out on an Academy Award nomination this year was a modern travesty. Her performance as the affluent, kind and driven art gallery owner Susan Morrow was an apotheosis of vulnerability and ambition coalesced into one. As stunning as she looked in the Tom Ford helmed thriller, the general theme of the film and the brilliant screenplay made hay, as the film opened to critical acclaim....

Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ follows the tumultuous story of a New York City socialite who creates an enviable network of wealthy friends, advisors, and patrons. When it slowly becomes known that Anna is a fraud, her intricately built web begins to collapse. The miniseries follows the titular character’s outrageous antics in detail and briefly depicts how it affects those closest to her. The fall is as dramatic as her meteoric rise, making for some very compelling storytelling....

TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ is an exciting reality show that offers us a sneak peek into the lives of US citizens who are engaged to foreign nationals. When the latter land on US soil on a K-1 visa, they are compelled to marry within three months or risk getting deported. Naturally, 90 days is relatively short for a cross-border couple to get to know each other, iron out their differences, and settle down....

Ever since ‘Selling Sunset‘ first premiered back in March 2019, apart from the fiery catfights and luxurious properties, Mary Fitzgerald’s relationship with Romain Bonnet has been one of the focal points. After all, their incredible love has stood the test of both time as well as external drama. Moreover, they have faced issues concerning their 13-year age gap, diverse backgrounds, and strong opinions. So, now that season 5 has given us a much deeper insight into their experiences, expectations, and emotions, let’s find out precisely where the couple stands today....

MTV’s ‘Are You The One‘ is an exciting TV show that follows the lead of a relationship algorithm to make perfect pairings from a group of singles. Nevertheless, the perfect matches are kept hidden from the contestants as they mingle among themselves and build connections. At the end of each week, the entire group chooses to send a single couple to the truth booth, where they learn whether their pairing is perfect....

‘Atlanta‘ season 3 concludes with a Van-centric episode that highlights the emotional turmoil and journey of self-discovery of the show’s female lead. However, as the episode ends and Van decides to return to Atlanta with a renewed sense of her responsibilities, viewers are left in the dark about the fates of Alfred, Darius, and Earn, who are precariously absent from the episode. Nonetheless, a post-credits scene sheds some light on Earn’s whereabouts....

Period romances are often dismissed as overlong, tedious and boring by many cinephiles. I for one happen to love period romances. It’s amazing to get a glimpse of human lives that existed years or centuries ago, observing and watching them and the different lifestyles that existed back then. The emotions feel a lot more raw, passionate and genuine and this makes for such absorbing and emotionally overwhelming experiences that manage to stay with you for long, long time....

Joe Goldberg cannot help but fall in love with women he doesn’t know. Our murderously romantic hero swings from branch to branch, and we last see him obsessed with Marienne, a charming, young, single mother who also happens to be his boss at the library. Joe, in true form, commits ghastly crimes to remove obstacles (like her ex-husband Ryan) that may stand in the way of the two getting together. In the end, the plan is to run away together....

Developed by Michael Landon Jr., ‘When Calls the Heart’ is a drama TV series. Based on Janette Oke’s eponymous book, the Western drama show follows the residents of Hope Valley, a former coal-mining town. When a young teacher named Elizabeth Thatcher arrives there, little does she know that soon hers and the townsfolk’s lives will change forever. After the death of her husband Jack, she finds herself romantically caught between saloon owner Lucas Bouchard and Mountie Nathan Grant....

SPONSORED LINKS Cutting one’s hair has always been a time-consuming process. While a hairdresser can provide a perfect haircut, some cannot afford to take time out and visit one whenever they feel the need to. Entrepreneur Anthony Litwinowicz tried to tackle that problem with HairFin, which he introduced in ‘Shark Tank’ season 13. HairFin is a handy tool that facilitates the process of hair cutting and provides users with a uniform trim....

Directed by Brian A. Miller, ‘Backtrace’ is a 2018 action crime movie that follows Donovan “Mac” MacDonald (Matthew Modine), a possible bank robber who sustains a head injury during a bank heist gone south and develops amnesia. Years later, he is convinced by Lucas MacDonald (Ryan Guzman), an inmate, and Erin MacDonald (Meadow Williams), the ward doctor, to break out of the prison psychiatric ward and try an experimental drug that will make him relive his forgotten past....

Set in Los Angeles, HBO Max’s interesting docuseries ‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles’ takes us through the daily lives of a friend group of 20-something African Americans. While the group consists of Los Angeles natives, we discover their interpersonal relationships as they try their best to achieve excellence while navigating a challenging life. Besides, the show even focuses on the issues faced by young adults on a daily basis and portrays how friends deal with problems stemming from romance, friendship, and even a bit of jealousy....

When Julie Ann Gonzalez went missing in March of 2010, the police believed she had skipped town on her own accord. However, the investigation soon proved otherwise, and the police found themselves solving a murder case without a body. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Caught in the Net: Digital Lies’ chronicles Julie’s disappearance and shows how the police were able to hone in on the perpetrator. If this case appeals to your interest and you want to know more, we have you covered....