‘Plunderer’ has an incredible hook. Set in a dystopian world, the show revolves around a brilliant yet simple premise, what if our lives were tied to a number that corresponds to a particular fact about ourselves. It can be a variety of things; from the number of people that we have wooed to those we have killed. But the moment that number hits zero, we cease to exist, or as it is the case in the anime, get pulled down into the abyss....
From producer and star Sacha Baron Cohen, ‘Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan’ – or simply known as ‘Borat’ – is a hit mockumentary that tracks the cross-country antics of Kazakh TV reporter Borat Sagdiyev (Cohen), which results in significant culture shock and silliness. The fish out of water narrative takes a subversive approach toward the world as we know it Continuing his saga, the sequel to the mockumentary returns to the U....
SPONSORED LINKS Created by Adam F. Goldberg, ‘The Goldbergs’ is an ABC comedy series based on Adam’s family and childhood experiences and developed in the typical 1980s sitcom fashion. Set in the 1980s in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, every episode of ‘The Goldbergs’ chronicles the lives of the members of the titular family as they deal with a fair amount of struggles while executing their day-to-day activities. 8. Growing Up Fisher (2014) ‘The Goldbergs’ and ‘Growing Up Fisher’ premiered about a year apart from each other....
Friends and family of retired police clerk Beverly Crowl were shocked when the 69-year-old was murdered in her Independence, Missouri, home. Initially, the police had no idea why anyone would harm her, but they soon realized that she was not the actual target. Netflix’s ‘I Am A Killer: Family Matters’ takes us through the gruesome murder and showcases how the investigation led straight to Independence resident Anthony Standifer. Well, let’s delve into the details surrounding the crime and find out where he is at present, shall we?...
Netflix’s crime film ‘The Good Nurse’ follows Amy Loughren, a nurse who realizes that her co-worker and best friend Charles “Charlie” Cullen is a serial killer who has been killing the patients of their hospital. As the film depicts, Amy was Cullen’s best friend at Somerset Medical Center, a hospital in New Jersey where they worked together. When detectives Tim Braun and Danny Baldwin approached her to discuss Cullen’s involvement in the deaths that happened in the hospital, her relationship with him even prevented her from believing the same....
Based on Kotoyama’s Japanese manga series of the same name, ‘Yofukashi no Uta’ or ‘Call of the Night’ is a romantic supernatural anime that follows Kou Yamori, an average middle schooler who is tired of his mundane life and is desperately looking for some purpose in life. As he walks the lonesome street at night, he accidentally encounters a mysterious girl named Nazuna Nanakusa. As they spend their time together, she introduces Kou to the magic of the night and makes him aware of its magical sway....
People interested in the competitive cooking genre will find HBO Max’s ‘The Big Brunch’ to be right up their alley. Like most other cooking reality shows, ‘The Big Brunch’ gathers a group of up-and-coming talents in the culinary industry before pitting them against each other in a battle of technique, skills, and mettle. However, the show takes on a positive approach with its competition, as the contestants primarily receive positive criticism and words of encouragement from the judges....
While most of the Duttons dedicated their lives to the operation of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone,’ Beth Dutton has been an exception. Rather than tending cattle and riding horses, Beth chooses a different way of life. Throughout the show, Beth has expressed her dislike towards her family members’ obsession with horses. Thus, it is no wonder that she surprised the viewers by deciding to join her husband Rip Wheeler for cattle run on horseback....
The fourth episode of Apple TV+’s medical drama ‘Five Days at Memorial,’ titled ‘Day Four,’ depicts the fourth day of the isolation of the Memorial hospital building, where thousands are stuck due to the flood that happens after Hurricane Katrina. Memorial’s incident commander Susan Mulderick deals with the lack of resources to evacuate the people in the building, which also includes the staff and patients of LifeCare Hospitals. Chaos starts to ensue in the hospital and the city of New Orleans, as people find it difficult to survive the flood without any assistance from the government....
While reboots prove to be hit-or-miss productions, they are certainly extremely popular. They prove to be great sources of nostalgic entertainment. Moreover, if executed well, they turn out to provide some tried and tested premises for quality stories. Perhaps that is the reason they continue to be popular. ‘Fuller House‘ is yet another reboot of an extremely popular show. The series started as a Netflix original show, banking on the success of its predecessor....
Directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino, ‘That’s Amor’ is a romantic comedy film about Sofia, a young graphic designer who finds herself jobless and heartbroken. However, she soon meets Matias, a charismatic Spanish chef leading to an exciting turn of events. Nonetheless, Sofia must come to terms with her personal issues before pursuing a romance with Matias. The heartfelt, witty, and emotional Netflix film is presented through relatable conflicts. Therefore, viewers must be wondering whether ‘That’s Amor’ is based on a true story....
‘The Challenge’ is a top-rated MTV game series whose contestants are often picked from other well-liked shows on the network. Shot across various continents, the participants go up against each other in extreme challenges, trying to avoid elimination. While the cash prize is an incentive, viewers often tune in as they are invested in the participants’ stories. In fact, Jonathan Murray, the co-creator, said as much in a Rolling Stone interview....
Netflix’s ‘Summer Job‘ is an exciting reality show that brings together a group of affluent but spoilt young adults with a promise of a luxurious vacation in Mexico. However, the participants soon learn that they must involve themselves in summer jobs to earn their place in the competition. At the end of each week, the cast receives a paycheck from their respective bosses, which, if empty, might lead to elimination. Eventually, the last one standing is crowned the winner and offered a significant amount of prize money....
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ is full of varied characters, all of whom add a different shade to the story. While he draws some plotlines from the lives of real people, he has also left room for his creations. However, all his characters feel so real that it becomes difficult to differentiate between real and fictional ones. The stories of Claire Wood and Jeanne Crandall play as subplots but are convincing enough to make us think they are real....
The Disney+ series ‘The Santa Clauses’ is a sequel to the original three ‘Santa Clause’ films. The first one, ‘The Santa Clause,’ came out in 1994, followed by ‘The Santa Clause 2’ in 2002 and ‘The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause’ in 2006. These three Christmas comedy films are some of the best examples of the holiday movie genre, and Tim Allen’s generous performance as Santa Claus truly elevates the films to a different level....
If you are someone interested in the buying and selling of breath-taking real estate properties, Netflix’s ‘Selling The OC‘ would be right up your alley. As the title suggests, the series focuses on The Oppenheim Group as they look to expand their business and open a top-rung real estate agency in California’s Orange County. Moreover, with its new setting, the ‘Selling Sunset‘ spinoff introduces a host of new faces, including real estate agent Alexandra Rose, who has a background in Economics and Finance....
‘9-1-1’ is a show that portrays a bunch of characters trying to juggle their professional responsibilities which involve life-or-death situations and their own personal conflicts. To be clearer, the series revolves around a group of first-responders in Los Angeles, California. The characters belong to a range of professions including firefighters, paramedics and police officers. The series presents a character-driven narrative that is made more engaging by the edge-of-the-seat emergencies that are depicted in each episode....
Oxygen’s ‘Catching a Serial Killer’ turns the spotlight on Samuel Little, who has allegedly committed murders across 19 states, over a quarter of a century. In October 2019, the FBI confirmed that Little is the most prolific serial killer in the history of the US. Going by his confession to over 90 murders, with over 60 of them being linked to him by the bureau’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, Little’s name is mired in infamy....
‘The Ranch’ is a sitcom starring Ashton Kutcher that can be streamed on Netflix. The show is conceived to be a homage to the sitcom genre and employs several conventions to do so. It is set on the fictitious Iron River Ranch in the fictional small town of Garrison in the state of Colorado. It follows the dysfunctional family, the Bennetts comprising of the ranch owner and his two sons. The show has been acclaimed for its actors’ strong performances....
Professional partnerships can often become more than that. After all, a person spends most of their time at work. One is bound to make long-lasting connections. That is exactly the kind of dynamic that Hallmark’s ‘Truly, Madly, Sweetly’ is all about. The movie is one that is sure to bring out a smile on viewers’ faces. The film carries with it the characteristic Hallmark charm, making it even more appealing....
