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TRIBUTE / Story of an ‘Unaccompanied Minor’: A tribute to Matthew Perry

It's almost as if Matthew Perry was destined to write this book.

Pachinko Season 2: Mostly lacklustre, sometimes effective

The story resonated with audiences, from this part of Asia in particular, because the resilience and struggle of first-generation settlers portrayed in the series are things most of us can relate to as they are reflected in most of our parents or grandparents.

Fallout sets a new bar for video-game adaptations

Fallout expands upon the beloved and critically acclaimed role-playing game franchise, and successfully introduces it to a new audience.

Blue Eye Samurai: A visually stunning portrayal of a samurai’s vengeance

What Blue Eye Samurai excels at is elevating common archetypes and plotlines with high levels of finesse.

FROM PAGES TO PIXELS / Percy Jackson finally gets the adaptation he deserves

The 2010 and 2013 Percy Jackson films, despite Logan Lerman's charismatic lead performance, fell short of expectations, drawing criticism for creative decisions like omitting significant book sequences and ageing Percy prematurely to 16.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestants seek compensation for injuries

Contestants participating in Netflix's “Squid Game: The Challenge” are reportedly pursuing compensation for injuries they claim to have sustained during the show, according to their legal representation, Express Solicitors. The two players involved in the matter claimed to have, “suffered injuries such as hypothermia and nerve damage.” Express Solicitors asserted that the unnamed contestants sustained injuries during the competition, alleging that, “they had to stay motionless for hours in cold temperatures while filming".

Are the Gilmore Girls a glorified portrayal of an unrealistic mother-daughter relationship?

The unorthodox mother-daughter relationship between Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and their vibrant life in the town of Stars Hollow were what captivated viewers in the first place.

Bel-Air: A reboot done right

Bel-Air is not just a simple remake, it is a love letter to the classic sitcom.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Why it might be a good idea to watch prequels first

Prequels are your gateway if you don’t want to feel lost.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

‘Persuasion’, ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Emma.’ What’s missing from these quirky period dramas?

Studios seem to think female characters need to be glossed with a “zany” and “feisty” persona in order to be relevant. 

August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021

‘Rabindranath Gave It a Miss’... for good reason

Mohammad Nazim Uddin’s fictional offering ultimately hovers somewhere between pulp fiction and feminist commentary, but it fails to satisfy readers on either count.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Britain underestimating number of child abuse victims: David Schwimmer

Hollywood actor David Schwimmer says Britain is underestimating the number of children who are victims of sexual abuse.

March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015

US tycoon murder suspect Durst says he 'killed them all'

US tycoon Robert Durst is arrested on a murder charge ahead of the finale of a TV show investigating the murder of Susan Berman

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