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Netflix fined $4.98 mln by Dutch authority over data privacy violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA), a regulatory body for the Netherlands, announced on December 18 that it has fined Netflix €4.75 million (around $4.98 million) for failing to adequately inform customers about its use of their personal data between 2018 and 2020.

Arcane Season Two: A glorious, yet anticlimactic evolution

Arcane season two, while laced with imperfections, delivers an enthralling watch.

Popcorn ready? November’s movie line-up will keep you busy!

This November brought a plethora of new films to theatres and streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, and more. So, take a look at our list of some great new movies you can watch from now till New Year’s!

How to cheat on your spouse ( NOT THE WAY YOU THINK)

Infidelity doesn't always mean betrayal in the traditional sense. From binge-watching shows without your partner, eating their secret snacks, and breaking shared savings goals to skipping chores or social obligations, these small betrayals add humor and tension to relationships.

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ secures release date

Rishab Shetty fans are in for exciting news as the highly anticipated “Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1,” penned, directed, and led by Rishab himself—is gearing up for its grand theatrical release next year, on October 2. This film serves as the prequel to the acclaimed “Kantara,” which previously clinched a prestigious National Award.

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.

Need a good cry? Here are 5 films that will leave you sobbing

Whether you are someone who bottles things up or simply love the relief felt from shedding tears over a heart-warming story, these movies are made to wreck you in the best possible way. From animated masterpieces to tender love stories and family dramas, the following 5 films will pull at your heartstrings like a violinist playing a sad melody on a rainy day.

BTS star Jin announces solo return with new album

BTS member Jin is set to make his highly anticipated return to the solo music scene with a new album. This will be his first solo project since completing his mandatory military service earlier in 2024.

‘Pride and Prejudice’ series in the works at Netflix

A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is currently in the works at Netflix. Moreover, Dolly Alderton, the author of “Everything I Know About Love,” is writing the script.

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

'Alice In Borderland' becomes Netflix's most watched Japanese series

Netflix sci-fi thriller "Alice In Borderland" has become the most watched Japanese series on the streaming platform.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Alice in Borderland returns for an explosive second season

Alice in Borderland returns with season 2 and more questions than answers.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

'Rap music is about poetry and emotion'- Punkstah

An active member of the desi hip-hop scene, Ifteakhar Hossain aka Punkstah has been creating roars and spitting bars since 2010. Having worked beside notable artists like Black Zang and Fuad, Punkstah recently showcased his musical prowess in performing in ‘Fuad live in Dhaka’ .An editor and animator by profession, Punkstah sits down with us virtually to talk about holding up the Bangladeshi flag in the global hip-hop scene, Extraction and the mainstream Bangla music.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’: Magic that missed the mark

Amid the low tide following the departure of Henry Cavill from the role of Geralt Of Rivia, the prequel, “The Witcher: Blood Origin” was finally released on Christmas day.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Wednesday is modernisation done right

Wednesday uses various tropes to build contrast between a normal scenario and one that is infused with the delightfully ghoulish charm.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

De Niro likely to play former US president in ‘Zero Day’

Robert De Niro is all set to star in the Netflix limited-series, “Zero Day”, which is currently in production.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

‘Mismatched’: Stories of youth and love

Even with improvisations, the show feels like the book coming to life. The little scenes that have been picked straight from the pages hit very close to home.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

Beyoncé reveals her restrictive diet in a new documentary

Just recently, singer Beyoncé released a Netflix documentary called Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, which outlined the creative processes and rigorous preparations behind her 2018 Coachella performance. The documentary featured a rather restrictive diet that she went through as part of her prep for the show. In it, she cut out bread, carbs, sugar, dairy, meat, fish, and alcohol. Ever since this piece of news has hit the net, netizens are vacillating between being concerned about her health and wellbeing, and questioning their own willpower, or the lack of it, in comparison to what she has pulled off.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

YouTuber DuB Bridge faces backlash after pretending to live like Jeffrey Dahmer

YouTuber DuB Bridge has recently come under fire for posting a video titled “Jeffrey Dahmer For 24 Hours…” where he pretends to live like Jeffrey Dahmer for a day. The infamous serial killer and his story has been a trending topic over the past few weeks since Netflix released Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story last month. The series focuses on Dahmer’s life, the heinous crimes he committed between 1978 and 1991 and his capture, trial, imprisonment and eventual death.

October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022

The exploitative nature of biopics

Biopics are generally created to make money, not to tell a respectable story.