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‘Black Beauty’ is a drama that reimagines Anna Sewell’s classic book of the same name. The film is set in the present day, where a wild mare is rounded up in the American West and brought to the Birtwick Stables in New York. At the same time, Jo Green (Mackenzie Foy), a spirited teenage girl, moves to the ranch to live with her uncle after losing her parents. Jo and the mare, who she names Beauty (Kate Winslet‘s voice), forge a friendship for a lifetime....

Steven Spielberg‘s ‘Catch Me If You Can‘ is a biographical crime movie based on the life and criminal exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr., one of the most notorious imposters, who is now a security consultant. It follows Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio), as he breaks the law with his sly tactics and provokes the FBI into conducting a massive search operation. Leo’s brilliant portrayal of the suaveness with which Frank undertakes illegal adventures is what adds to the appeal of this movie....

Biopics are a hit or a miss. They either manage to portray a real person’s story authentically and with enough power to move audiences or simply fall flat. On top of that, there are some stories that are just extremely difficult to replicate on the screen. For instance, one can imagine why biopics about artists can prove to be rather tough to make given how it is often difficult to portray the “excitement” of making art as opposed to say, a sports competition....

Gary Ross’ faithful and affectionate adaptation of Suzanne Collin’s captivating dystopian drama hits the spot with an arrow. It is very rare for teen sci-fi dramas to gain widespread acclaim by critics and public alike, but Ross’ ‘Hunger Games‘ stands out successfully with all that it offers. The film is a riveting portrayal of a post-apocalyptic society filled with violence and exploitation. It is the first of the four installments of the ‘Hunger Games’ series, based on Collin’s acclaimed trilogy....

Directed by Michael Robison, ‘Romance in Style’ is a Hallmark romance movie set in the fashion world that follows Ella, a plus-size fashion designer. Through her work at a high-end fashion magazine, she aspires to make stylish clothing for women who look like her. When Derek, also known as the Prince of Publishing, has to learn all he can about the magazine to take over from his father, he enlists Ella’s help....

Written and directed by Todd Field, ‘Tár’ (originally titled ‘TÁR’) is a psychological drama movie that is set in the international world of classical music. The narrative revolves around Lydia Tár, who is considered one of the greatest living conductors and the first-ever female chief conductor of a prominent German orchestra named Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. The titular character is at her peak as she prepares for a book launch and an important live performance of her orchestra group....

Directed by James Oakley (‘The Devil You Know’) and written by Oakley and Alex Michaelides, ‘The Con Is On’ is a heist comedy film that centers around Harriet Fox (Uma Thurman) and Peter Fox (Tim Roth) who are a British con-artist couple. After losing the money of a gangster Irina (Maggie Q) in a gamble, they move to Los Angeles. To pay off the debt, they create a detailed plan to steal jewels....

SPONSORED LINKS Lo-fi science-fiction stories have become popular of late. These kinds of stories usually feature a sci-fi concept that serves as the major driving force of the narrative but does not really take over the aesthetic or tone. Basically, there is a hint of science-fiction, but with a sense of realism. Hence, there are no full-blown intergalactic worlds. ‘The Vast of Night’ is a lo-fi sci-fi movie that has received widespread critical acclaim....

Netflix’s ‘Tiger King‘ has introduced us to an assortment of eccentric characters. We understand that not many people might relate to big cat owners, which is why Joe Exotic fascinates us. However, Bhagavan ‘Doc’ Antle is also one of the big cat owners, introduced to us. He runs The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species or T.I.G.E.R.S. He has inspired Joe Exotic, and the docuseries also shows how Antle has touched several lives....

While there are certainly many R-rated and even NC-17 rated movies on Hulu, you won’t find films that are classified porn, because frankly, the MPAA hasn’t created a category for a film to be labelled as one. But let’s be honest with ourselves. Most of these porn movies are grotesque and are seemingly impractical at the outset. And if you are really in the mood to get horny, a sexy film is a better choice than outright porn....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Cars (2006) Also a Pixar production, this 2006 film is set in a universe that is populated by anthropomorphic cars. The story centers around the car Lightning McQueen, one rookie racing car which is showing a lot of promise. However, during one race to determine the winner of the Piston Cup, McQueen ends up damaging a lot of property when it ends up away from the racetrack. It now falls upon McQueen to repair the damage caused....

SPONSORED LINKS As cinema has progressed as an art form, we have seen various genres coming up over the years and even getting divided into subgenres based on slight differences in how the story is told. Among the numerous subgenres of action films, buddy cop movies have managed to gain huge popularity over the years. The source of this popularity might be the fact that these movies offer us an emotional quotient by dealing with the friendship between two characters....

On the eve of Bastille Day in Paris, American drifter and pickpocket Michael Mason (Richard Madden) steals a woman’s handbag, unaware that it contains explosives. He soon finds himself sinking fast in quicksand when he is mistaken for a terrorist responsible for the blast. Upon investigation, CIA agent Sean Briar (Idris Elba) finds out that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game, and he must bring the real conspirators to justice....

SPONSORED LINKS 8. Orphan (2009) ‘Orphan’ tells the story of Kate and John Coleman, who are devastated after the stillbirth of their third child. They decide to adopt Esther, a 9-year-old Russian girl, and introduce her to their two biological children, Max, a 5-year-old deaf girl, and Daniel, a 12-year-old boy. However, soon after, Esther begins to display violent behavior, which makes the Colemans realize that they don’t know anything about their adoptive daughter’s history....

In the series finale of the Apple TV+ show ‘See,’ the writers offer an epic, satisfactory, albeit bittersweet ending. All the main characters in season 3 receive a fitting conclusion to their respective stories, including Sibeth (Sylvia Hoeks) and Tormada (David Hewlett), the two main villains. Sibeth has been a prevalent antagonist since the first season, while Tormada is introduced in season 2. Despite their astronomical differences, Sibeth and Tormada find common ground as they join forces to attack Pennsa, which is under the control of Sibeth’s sister, Maghra....

‘Accused: Guilty Or Innocent’ is A&E’s latest crime offering that takes a very unusual approach at true-crime programming by only focusing on the POV of the defense. The premiere episode of the series features the trial of Bryan Steven Lawson who was accused of killing his wife in self-defense. But what’s even more startling about his case is that CCTV footage reveals his son standing only a few feet away from the victim when the shooting took place....

The Paramount+ series ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ is the continuation of the main narrative of ‘Criminal Minds,’ with most members of the main cast reprising their roles. It can be considered the 16th season of the show. In episode 4, titled ‘Pay-Per-View,’ the focus shifts away from the overarching antagonist of the season: the serial killer the authorities call Sicarius. Despite this, he remains integral to the narrative as the BAU tries to catch a pair of brutal home invaders and killers....

SPONSORED LINKS There’s a massive demand for natural products in today’s makeup industry. However, entrepreneur Sarah Moret was surprised to discover the dearth of natural aluminum-free deodorants in the market. Determined to counter the shortage, she came up with her own company, Curie, which provides customers with a range of natural, high-quality makeup products. Incidentally, with Sarah appearing on ‘Shark Tank‘ season 13 episode 17, the interest in her products multiplied, and we decided to jump in and trace Curie’s growth....

ID’s ‘Love and Hate Crime’ features the brutal murder of James Craig Anderson, who fell victim to a racist hate crime in June 2011. In the years after his death, he has become a symbol to bridge this gap of racial disparity that exists even today. Anderson’s death was seen as a raging social issue manifesting itself in the form of a hate crime. In any case, one central name in the entire list of suspects after the attack was that of Deryl Dedmon, the man who was caught on surveillance footage running over Anderson with his pick up truck....

The fourth season of Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone’ follows Jimmy Hurdstrom’s efforts to become a cowboy. Although Jimmy has been working as a ranch hand at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch for a while, he fails to impress John Dutton with his skills as a cowboy. To perfect him, John sends him to the 6666 Ranch in Texas, where he learns to become a dedicated cowboy. Jimmy meets Emily at the ranch and they eventually get together as a couple....