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8 Book Series for Your Fantasy Epic Cravings

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We are all stuck in our homes, and picking up our favorite books or binging the longest-running shows ever to while away our time. I bet you have re-read the books and re-watched the movies in the Lord of the Rings series. If you were wondering what books you can read next, you are in the right place. Here are 8 fantasy epic book series to help you with your Lord of the Rings cravings: Earthsea Trilogy — Ursula K. Le Guin The first on the list of books you can read after finishing Lord of the Rings books and movies is the Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula K. Le Guin. Following Ged, a humble boy with a mage’s power, the series is filled with the typical fantasy epic elements. Unlike likable Frodo, Ged is prickly and quick to rub his peers the wrong way. However, that is what makes his character arc all the better. Earthsinger Chronicles — L. Penelope Most fantasy epics like Lord of the Rings have their protagonists from a humble background, who are then thrown into a vortex...
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6 Reasons to Watch Thappad Before Marriage

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Tapsee Pannu-starrer Thappad made waves when it hit the theatres on February 28th. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the movie follows Amritha, who re-evaluates her life and marriage after being slapped publicly. The movie garnered negative reviews from some, who felt that the core premise of the movie was illogical.  However, there ware opinions of the movie being a slap to the face of movies like Kabir Singh. One thing that cannot be denied is Pannu’s subtle and beautiful portrayal of Amritha and her complicated emotions.  Sadly, the movie’s box office run was interrupted by COVID 19 outbreak. But, with its availability on Amazon Prime Video, people can access the movie. Despite its core premise, Thappad has a lot more to offer. One of the foremost being an insight into an Indian marriage and the decisions that go into maintaining it. This makes the movie a must-watch before getting married or choosing a life partner.  Here are 6 lessons you can learn from Th...
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The Wrong Missy Review: When She Becomes Ms. Right

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Life can be an everlasting bad date… until it turns real good– this summarizes the latest Netflix film, The Wrong Missy. Want to know if you should watch it or not? Let’s find out. The Wrong Missy Overview Life turns upside down for Tim Moris when he invites the Wrong Missy on a corporate retreat meant to be an opportunity for him to seize that coveted promotion. What follows is a man’s hilarious and healthily cringy journey of falling in love. Watch The Wrong Missy trailer here:  The Wrong Missy Review: When She Becomes the Right Missy We all knew this was a romantic comedy with a primary focus on comedy since the cast includes David Spade and Lauren Lapkus. However, I did not expect THIS.  When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, The Wrong Missy has all the elements of a typical Rom-Com. However, Lauren Lapkus’ performance as Melissa AKA the Wrong Missy takes the regular love story to a new level of hilarity and cringe. So what works and what doesn’t?...
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Title: Netflix and Original Movies: May 2020

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Netflix has been kind to us lately by giving some great original works, be it a movie, series, or anime. New releases in May are no different from the lineup dominated by the Netflix original series, films, and anime. You already know what Anime you need to look out for, it is time to update your movie list. Here are 10 Netflix films and docuseries or documentary coming out this month.  The Half of It Directed by Alice Wu, The Half of It follows an introverted high school student Ellie Chu, who, out of financial needs, decides to help the school jock write a letter to his crush. What follows is an unexpected love triangle. Needless to say, The Half of It is not your typical love story.  18 Presents 18 Presents (also known as 18 regali in Italian) follows a pregnant mother diagnosed with terminal cancer, who leaves her unborn daughter 18 gifts for her first to her 18th birthday before she dies. With a take on a mother's desire to be part of her daug...
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Dangerous Lies Review: What Works and What Doesn’t

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To watch or not to watch? Is the question when it comes to Dangerous Lies Netflix’s latest addition to its original films list. In this review, you will find the answer to your dilemma by knowing what works and what doesn’t, in the Netflix original. Dangerous Lies: Overview Katie Franklin, along with her husband Adam Kettner, is struggling to pay the bills and is an in-home caretaker of 88-year-old Leonard Wellesley. A sudden windfall after Leonard’s death leaves Katie with a solution to her money problems, but also with some nasty secrets. Watch Dangerous Lies trailer here: Dangerous Lies Review: Cunningly Misleading Can I say that  misleading us  with catchy descriptions has become Netflix’s prime hobby? One look at Dangerous Lies’ description, and you would think the leading character, Katie, is involved in a conspiracy to have gained the windfall wealth. But the truth is nowhere close. However, it is the movie’s way of keeping you on your toes by ...
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5 Money Heist Questions After Season 4 09-05-2020

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Money Heist is, without doubt, one of the blockbuster TV series of all time. With a gripping plot and complicated, yet likable characters, the series has made us fall in love with it and its robbers. Collectively, we are so obsessed with th e Spanish show that soon after season 4 concluded, the internet was filled with Money Heist theories season 5. Among all the questions, 5 dominated my mind, and I can only hope the next season, whenever it comes out, will answer them satisfyingly. What Happened to Tatiana?  Throughout Money Heist season 4, we saw Berlin and Tatiana's wedding in flashbacks and Professor's misgiving about her knowledge of the heist. The amount of focus given on her and Alicia's ability to guess the Professor's next move has caused several fan theories on the two ladies being the same.  While I disagree with them based on the facts provided by the series, a connection between them is a possibility. Moreover, by the e...
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