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"Bridgerton" recently waltzed right back onto our screens for its third season — this time centring on the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. In this season, Penelope, secretly the gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, grapples with revealing her true identity while on a mission to find herself a suitable spouse. Colin, on the other hand, returns from his travels with newfound confidence.
The 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded yesterday, leaving behind a trail of scintillating premieres, captivating performances, and the award-season buzz.
The curtains have closed on the 77th Cannes Film Festival, leaving behind a trail of scintillating premieres, captivating performances, and awards season buzz. From established titans of cinema to burgeoning talents, this year's edition offered a diverse feast for cinephiles.
“Baby Reindeer” plunges viewers into the chaos of Donny’s life. His relentless pursuit of success leaves him vulnerable, exposed, and surprisingly naive to readily avoidable situations. Gadd’s performance is the heart and soul of the show. He portrays Donny with a complex mix of vulnerability, frustration, and dark humour. While Donny can be unlikable at times, Gadd manages to evoke empathy for the character, showcasing the emotional toll of his situation.
“Scoop” dramatises the events surrounding the BBC’s “Newsnight” team securing a highly anticipated interview with Prince Andrew in 2019. During this time, Andrew faced mounting pressure to address his controversial association with notorious sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. In an effort to address the situation, he agreed to an exclusive interview with seasoned broadcaster Emily Maitlis.
“The solitude of the mind” is described as humanity’s greatest weapon by a character in the show, but Liu’s writing highlighted how solitude might also be humanity’s greatest detriment. If someone is allowed too much authority to carry out any plan, they may unintentionally turn against their own kind. The extraterrestrial species leave no room for misunderstanding as they operate through groupthink and communicate instantaneously.
The movie seemed to throw in every cinematic trick in the book– the black and white to colour transition, the fish eye lens, the peephole, the title cards, the hackneyed steampunk aesthetic. As an audience, I was impressed by the detail, coordination, passion and planning behind this movie – all of which made it impossible to be distracted. The surreal and vibrant world of “Poor Things” earns your attention.
Television has given us countless memorable characters, storylines, and relationships over the years. The yearning, angst, and eventual romantic connection between fictional couples weave our daydreams of one day finding true love like theirs. These on-screen pairs have not only entertained us but also inspired us with their love stories. We have curated a list of the seven most favourite TV show couples that have left an indelible mark on our hearts.
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As the new-year has started to unfold, we can definitely count on old stories told, to make the transition smoother from old to new. From heartfelt rom-coms and inspirational musicals to bone-chilling thrillers, there is no end to the list of movies you can watch to bring in the New Year. The ones on this list can motivate you to work hard and stay positive or it can stir a passion in you to broaden your horizons.
Netflix is the ultimate destination to give you a diverse range of Christmas movies to get into the festive spirit.
When Henry Cavill made his cameo appearance was revealed in “Black Adam”, fans were overjoyed to see him donning his red cape once again.
15 years ago, Disney released “Enchanted”, a live-action film that focused on deconstructing storybook-romance stereotypes—such as that of ‘love at first sight’.
Over time, it became increasingly clear that "Don't Worry Darling" would be remembered for the drama that took place behind the scenes, rather than the actual film.
While the weather might not have any hints of fall, it is officially spooky season. Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit of the season, than watching horror movies? With that in mind, we have curated a list of five films that will send shivers down your spine, riddle you with questions and strike terror in your heart, for this Halloween.
JRR Tolkien is, unquestionably, one of the biggest legends of the fantasy genre. He constructed a rich universe that served as a major influence on modern high-fantasy, including the likes of the “Game of Thrones” series.
The pop titan’s 10th release “Midnights” has the pop filigree of “1989,” the intricate tapestry of abstract lyricism of “folklore” and “evermore,” the warmth of “Lover” and the vengeful charisma of “Reputation.” Co-produced and mostly co-written with her friend Jack Antonoff, the album contains songs that are a recollection of the intrusive thoughts, doubts and paranoia that haunted her in the dead of the night. Through self-interrogation and self-reflection, Swift is her most vulnerable and candid in this album.
People have long been obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. They have tried to copy her looks, her mannerisms and her fashion sense, with this trend continuing long after her death.