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Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, ‘Herself’ is an empathetic drama about a woman, Sandra (Clare Dunne), and her struggles in finding accommodation for her two kids. Sandra also has to deal with an abusive ex-husband, whose violent and controlling behavior makes it extremely difficult for Sandra to live with. The 2020 film garnered critical acclaim for its treatment of sensitive issues like domestic abuse and its effect on children. Sandra’s quest to find accommodation for herself and her children is aggravated by Dublin’s housing crisis, as the government authorities fail to provide her support....

Netflix’s ‘On My Block’ follows the story of four teenagers who live in a rough LA neighbourhood. The show received critical acclaim for not just the diversity its cast exhibits, but also for portraying their stories realistically, not pigeonholing them into the same old routine that has been used before. While the show is another teen drama, with more comedy than most, it also has the moments that feel all too real....

‘Win the Wilderness’ is a one-of-a-kind reality television series, the likes of which you might never seen before. The British show revolves around a bunch of couples who compete against each other and try to woo the owners of an Alaskan home in the wilderness. The winners of the show get complete ownership of the house on top of the Ose Mountain! Like all reality shows, ‘Win the Wilderness’ seems to be too good to be true....

HBO Max’s ‘The Big Brunch’ is an interesting competitive cooking reality show that brings together top talent from the culinary industry before having them undergo several challenges that test their mettle, skill, and technique. While the challenges get more and more difficult as the season progresses, a single contestant is eliminated after every episode. Eventually, the last chef remaining is crowned the winner and awarded a significant prize money. Season 1 of ‘The Big Brunch’ introduced Chef J Chong from Asheville, North Carolina, who won everyone over with her charming and cheerful personality....

The 2013 romantic drama ‘Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor’ explores the facets of a marriage that has become boring and monotonous for a wife while her husband has no idea. With the star cast comprising Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Lance Gross, Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones, and Brandy Norwood, the movie is directed by Tyler Perry, who is known for dabbling into themes of infidelity and marriage issues in his previous works as well....

‘Lost Resort’ is TBS’s explosive social experiment that gives a real-time view of the burgeoning subculture of exotic wellness retreats. The unscripted series is centered around a bunch of guests who are helped by an eclectic team of alternative healers. The participants range from a married couple to a mother/daughter duo and a few singles. Most of these individuals have a traumatic past and they are on their quest for happiness....

Reality television shows are one of the most famous formats of entertainment on our screens right now. To be honest, it has been for a while. Not just because of the guilty pleasure aspect of it, which includes all the drama, the heartbreaks, the tears, or the romance, but also because of the intriguing combination of the surreal movie-like locations and the interesting yet gorgeous cast members. ‘Married at First Sight’ is one such show....

Set in the year 2002, ‘Centigrade’ walks us through the thrilling, nail-biting tale of a couple, Matthew and Naomi, who travel to the arctic mountains of Norway. Along the way, a heavy snowstorm brings a halt to their journey, but little to they realize that this temporary stop will soon become a battle for survival. Upon waking up, they find themselves buried under layers of snow with limited resources and food....

Prime Video’s ‘Chemical Hearts’ is a heartfelt story of two teenagers who learn the meaning of love and heartbreak through each other. Henry Page falls in love with Grace Town when he first sees her, but it turns out that the magical romance he had imagined he would get does not work like that in real life. Grace is processing a past trauma and before she can let anyone into her life, she has to be able to deal with her heartache....

Directed by Silas Howard, Hulu’s ‘Darby and the Dead’ (originally titled ‘Darby Harper Wants You to Know’) is a fantasy teen comedy movie that revolves around Darby Harper, who develops the ability to see dead people after going through a near-death experience in her childhood. This brings out her introverted side as she prefers to interact with and counsel lonely dead spirits instead of her high school peers. However, there is a wild turn of events when Capri, the most popular girl in Frederick Douglass High School, dies out of the blue right before her 17th birthday....

The best part about ‘Parasite’ is the engaging manner in which it successfully depicts the class divide in our capitalist society. ‘Time to Hunt’ is another South Korean movie that thrillingly criticizes capitalism. In fact, the movie has been praised for its balance of non-stop action which is characteristic of movies from the East and impeccable characterization, something that Western audiences enjoy. ‘Time to Hunt’ is an exciting combination of heist movies and dystopian fiction....

Directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, Netflix’s animated film ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ follows Pinocchio, a wooden puppet made by Master Geppetto, who is grieving the loss of his son Carlo. After Geppetto makes the puppet, it receives life and tries to fill the absence of Carlo in the carpenter’s life and household. The musical film progresses through Pinocchio’s separation from Geppetto when the latter calls the former a burden....

Abigail “Abby” Clark and Evan “Buck” Buckley’s togetherness is arguably the best romantic storyline in FOX’s action series ‘9-1-1.’ As a 9-1-1 dispatcher, Abby gets closer to Buck while coordinating emergency interventions. Both of them then get together and Abby even succeeds in making the firefighter a better man. Although she eventually departs from Buck’s life, her impact on him is evident even after he successfully moves on from the former to build a new phase of his life....

SPONSORED LINKS Plot Summary It begins with a shipment that is to leave Mexico for Italy. Three parties are involved in the transaction. The Mexicans are the suppliers, the Italians are the buyers, and the Americans are the link between them. In Mexico, a corrupt soldier keeps the drug cartels safe. In Italy, Stefano brews a plot against his own grandfather, the repercussions of which are felt by the Lynwood family who bears the responsibility to get the shipment across the continent....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Babylon’ is a comedy–drama movie that showcases the endless sleaze and evident debauchery in show business. Set in 1920s Hollywood, the movie follows the lives of several unique people with great ambitions and dreams. Their eventual rise to fame and fall due to decadence finds depiction in the extravagant movie. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, ‘Babylon’ charts the outrageous expectations and aspirations that people have in Hollywood. The movie boasts an ensemble cast with incredible actors like Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Tobey Maguire....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘All Day and a Night‘ is a 2020 Netflix original crime drama movie written and directed by ‘Black Panther‘ writer Joe Robert Cole. It follows Jahkor Abraham Lincoln (Ashton Sanders) and his journey of self-discovery as he looks back on the days preceding his arrest and his difficult childhood after he finds himself prison. 6. Fruitvale Station (2013) Starring Michael B. Jordan, ‘Fruitvale Station’ is a biographical drama written and directed by Ryan Coogler based on the events leading to the death of Oscar Grant, a young man who was killed by a Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer at the Fruitvale district station in Oakland....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Extraction’ directed by Sam Hargrave is an action-thriller that features a mercenary named Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) who is tasked with rescuing an Indian drug lord’s son Ovi (Rudhraksh Jaiswal). The film, with its suspense-filled plot, is predominantly navigated through its stunts and fights. The enriching action film keeps one hooked till its finished line. 7. Extraction (2015) That’s right; there is another film called ‘Extraction’ that brings on the gambit of choreographed action....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. The Italian Job (2003) Directed by F. Gary Gray, ‘The Italian Job‘ is an action drama film loosely based on the 1969 British film of the same name. It stars Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker, a master thief who seeks revenge for his mentor’s death. Therefore, he gathers a crew of talented con artists to steal gold from a former associate who double-crossed them. The film boasts an exciting cast and features elements of classic heist movies akin to ‘Robbing Mussolini....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Critical Thinking’ is a 2020 biographical sports drama film that revolves around a few inner-city kids from Miami Jackson High School. Set in 1998, it shows how a chess teacher named Mario Martinez drives a few students to pursue the National Chess Championship. The movie explores classism and racism and portrays how the lesser privileged people always have to fight harder to get the same opportunity. 8. Hardball (2001) Based on the book, ‘Hardball: A Season in the Projects’ by Daniel Coyle, ‘Hardball’ is a sports drama movie directed by Brian Robbins....

Peacock’s ‘Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin’ is a spin-off show of the ‘Pitch Perfect’ movie series and follows Bumper Allen as he tries to give his dream a second chance. Developed by Megan Amram and Elizabeth Banks, the musical comedy series begins with Bumper down in the dumps, who hasn’t had much luck with singing since college. When one of his Tik Tok videos becomes popular in Germany, he moves to Berlin, hoping to revive his career....