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Hulu’s ‘Mrs. America‘ is a mini-series that comprehensively presents the true story of the fight to get the Equal Rights Amendment (E.R.A.) ratified. The series focuses on Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative woman who manages to successfully oppose the amendment from being ratified. By doing so, the Hulu show presents both sides of the fight and also sheds light on the political climate of the time. One of the most impactful features of the miniseries is how it manages to make its topic feel extremely timely....

A spin-off of the original show ‘Love Never Lies,’ Netflix’s ‘Love Never Lies: Destination Sardinia’ (originally titled ‘Amor con Fianza: Destino Cerdeña) is a Spanish dating reality television series that follows six couples who wish to find out whether their relationship is as strong as they believe. For the ultimate test of love, they have to live apart from one another in an idyllic setting on a picturesque island. To test the strength of the couples’ relationships, some attractive bachelors are thrown in the mix who have the liberty to form a bond with anyone....

‘My Brilliant Friend’ is one of the finest international television series that you will see today. Co-produced by HBO, the series is ” prestige Italian production, assembling the great and the good of the country’s cinema and TV,” according to The Guardian. The television series is an adaptation of the series of novels, The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante. The whole series is titled after the first novel of the series....

Why do people only ever appreciate the “living of life” on holidays? It probably has to do with the break of monotony that holidays offer. However, ideally, one should be appreciating life (even when working!) at other times too right? If holidays were permanent, one would get fed up with them too. However, that is exactly what Hulu’s ‘Palm Springs’ tackles: the living of life despite its melancholic monotony. ‘Palm Springs’ employs a slightly speculative, sci-fi-ish premise to do so....

Loosely based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel ‘American Psycho,’ Netflix’s ‘Somebody’ is a South Korean crime thriller series created by Jung Ji-woo and Han Ji-wan. It revolves around a competent developer named Sum, who develops a dating app called ‘Somebody.’ Despite being socially awkward, she has a couple of friends in Mok-Won and Ki-Eun, the latter of which is a detective. When a murder occurs through the dating app, he hops on the case and begins investigating....

Written and directed by David O. Russell, ‘Amsterdam’ is a period mystery comedy movie that is based on the 1933 political conspiracy known as the Business Plot. Set in the 1930s, the narrative revolves around a trio of friends — a doctor named Burt Berendsen, a nurse named Valerie Voze, and a lawyer named Harold Woodsman — who not only witness the murder of US Senator Bill Meekins but also become the prime suspects for it as they are framed....

Pretty much like many romantic relationships that we see on screen, even the macho buddy cop genre depicts very similar character chemistry. What starts off as a forced alliance between two mismatched cops soon turns into bromance brimming with mutual respect and love. And that’s part of the reason why we love such movies. Apart from all the comedy and action that they offer, we can’t help but appreciate the emotional trajectory that these characters go through....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Martin Wood, CBS’ ‘Must Love Christmas’ (also known as ‘A Dash of Christmas’) is a romantic drama movie that follows Natalie, a famous romance author known for her Christmas-themed novels. She takes a trip to Cranberry Falls for a book signing event this year. However, she gets stuck in the town for the holidays due to heavy snowfall. Soon, Natalie gets taken back in time when she crosses paths with her childhood crush, Caleb....

Netflix’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills‘ takes viewers on an entertaining ride through the real estate industry of Beverly Hills, California. The reality series revolves around the employees of The Agency as they try to further themselves as realtors and prove their worth to the world. As expected, there is much professional and personal drama, which one cannot help but be invested in. Few of the cast members who have gained their fair share of fame through the show became as well-known as Joey Ben-Zvi....

‘Windy City Rehab‘ is a hit HGTV series, which has become quite popular due to the partnership between Alison Victoria (whose real name is Alison Gramenos) and Donovan Eckhardt. The former is the flipper, and the latter is the general contractor. At one time, Alison noted that Donovan was like her work husband, since she has the full-blown anger, and he has the anxiety. Whatever be the case, their chemistry is terrific on-screen....

It is no surprise that the wedding industry is worth multi-billion dollars in this day and age. With millions of people getting married, there are innumerable companies that cater to their needs, including decorations, food, and clothes. However, when entrepreneur Ashley Young was buying dresses for her bridesmaids, she was dismayed to find that the market did not have a lot of options for women of color who wanted to show off their curves....

‘Designing Miami’ is an interesting design reality show that follows Ray and Eilyn Jimenez as they try and rise to the top in the field of interior design in Miami. Although the two are happily married, they prefer heading different agencies and are each other’s competitors in the business. However, the show also offers a sneak peek into their personal lives and helps us witness how the two balance their responsibilities while taking their respective agencies to further success....

Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone‘ has many interesting characters and storylines, including some dramatic on/off relationships. One of them is the bond between Jamie Dutton, the Attorney General of Montana, and his former campaign assistant, Christina. The fourth season introduces viewers to the couple’s unnamed son, further tying them together. However, with the show’s fifth season debuting with two back-to-back episodes, viewers must be surprised at Christina’s absence from the narrative. As a result, dark clouds linger over Jamie and Christina’s relationship....

Portrayed by Joanne Whalley, Sorsha is one of the main characters in Ron Howard’s 1988 film ‘Willow.’ She is an accomplished warrior and the daughter of the villainous queen Bavmorda of Nockmaar. After discovering the child prophesied to destroy her has been born, Bavmorda sends her daughter out. During her search, Sorsha encounters mercenary Madmartigan (Val Kilmer). Initially, their relationship is quite antagonistic, but that changes as the film progresses. They fall in love with each other, and Sorsha helps Madmartigan and his allies take down her mother....

Netflix’s ‘Selling Sunset’ became a sleeper hit upon its release in March 2019 because of its peppy soundtrack, glamorous outfits, grand production design, and, of course, the interpersonal drama between the cast members. The streaming network’s first English-language docu-soap chronicles the personal and professional lives of the stylish and sophisticated female real-estate agents of The Oppenheim Group. Along with the business dealings and client meetings, the reality drama often packs up the tittle-tattle that sometimes goes over-the-top and makes us wonder: Is ‘Selling Sunset’ even real?...

‘The Flight Attendant’ is a dark comedy thriller miniseries that follows Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco), a stylish flight attendant with an exciting life comprising parties, globe-trotting, and dates with attractive men. But her life is upended when she wakes up one morning in Dubai to find her date from the previous night, Alex (Michiel Huisman), brutally murdered in bed. However, here is the thing – the flight attendant has no memory of what happened the night before....

Quietly, Netflix dropped its Indian original, ‘Jamtara’ without much promotion or tamasha. The streaming platform’s efforts to capture the Indian market have meant heavy-handed promotional efforts, both online and through traditional forms. One only needs to recall the number of billboard advertisements that were witnessed in the country when the first season of ‘Sacred Games’ was about to premiere. In contrast, ‘Jamtara’ provides a rather rustic story set in a rural backdrop without any big Bollywood names or typically mainstream leanings....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Investigates: Natural Born Killers’ focuses on the double murder of Joshua Ford and Martha “Geney” Crutchley, his girlfriend. The couple was on vacation in May 2002 when they came across Benjamin and Erika Sifrit, who brutally murdered them with no apparent motive. On the show, Joshua’s son, Zachary Ford, shared some stories about his father and how the death affected him and changed his life. So, let’s find out more about Zachary then, shall we?...

Steven Soderbergh is known for his unique take on movies. He is able to capture the minute details of the simplest things with an intriguing perspective that keeps the audiences hooked. In his 30-year career as a filmmaker, Soderbergh has delivered some brilliant movies, and ‘Let Them All Talk’ is just another example of his mastermind. The film dropped on HBO Max on December 10, 2020, with a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, and Candice Bergen....

‘Made in Abyss‘ is a unique anime that does not confine itself to anyone’s taste. With its chibi-style animation that reminds you of some of the best works of Studio Ghibli, it panels off into a wonderful fantastical tale of a very small town built around “the Abyss”. And what makes its world-building so authentic is the intricate details that lie in each of the elements. The anime’s main appeal lies in its dark themes of existentialism, which are straight off palatable for anyone who has a mild fascination for philosophy....