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The Choral is a British historical drama that transports us to the dark days of the First World War, when news of violence and constant loss permeated the air in British cities, with choral groups and their performances still hoping to offer some respite. The plot revolves around one such group in the small town of Ramsden, who come together to perform Edward Elgar's "The Dream of Gerontius," despite the difficult circumstances. With strong performances, especially from Ralph Fiennes, The Choral is a truly British drama with a certain somberness, and will be particularly enjoyed by those interested in the activities of choral groups in wartime Europe. Set in 1916 in the fictional town of Ramsden, in Yorkshire, England, The Choral begins with two young men, Ellis and Lofty, returning from a day of duck hunting. Back on the streets of Ramsden, they go about their usual routines. Lofty works as a postman, and Ellis follows him on his bicycle. Due to the dire circumstances, t...

 H Is for Hawk is a 2025 biographical drama film adapted from the award-winning 2014 book of the same name, the memoir of British naturalist Helen Macdonald. Based on a true story, the plot centers on Helen, a 37-year-old woman who spirals downward after the sudden death of her father and makes the unusual decision to tame a goshawk and integrate it into her daily life. While H Is for Hawk has a calm and restrained narrative, it often feels somewhat forced and confusing, as we are left unsure how to feel about the protagonist we have been following. H Is for Hawk begins on an ordinary day in 2007, when Helen Macdonald spends the entire morning birdwatching, specifically observing two goshawks, through the telescope her father gave her. Later, Helen calls her father, Alisdair, and tells him about her adventures, which pleases him, as he loves to experience and hear about any interaction with nature.  Director: Philippa Lowthorpe Writers: Emma Donoghue, Philippa Lowthorpe, Helen...

The Prodigal Daughter is one of the bravest stand-up specials, as it premiered during the most divisive period in human history. Can it be said that, as a species, we are going through our most divisive period? Because when people hear that, they always cite some historical episode where wars were fought over religious beliefs, women were persecuted for having an IQ higher than the ambient temperature, and the shadow of a lower-caste person was forbidden from touching a higher-caste person to prove that things were bad back then, which means they must be better now. Then, the same people defend the most intolerant opinions of their grandparents, saying they are "a product of their time." What I mean is that, in ancient times, discrimination stemmed from humanity's lack of understanding of how the world worked. In 2026, after witnessing so many technological and cultural revolutions, if wars are still being fought in the name of religion, if women are still being persecute...

As an outsider, Priyanka Chopra Jonas knows exactly how to establish herself. Whether it's in front of Bollywood superstars or in the world of Los Angeles, where she married a much younger man and somehow also won over his female fanbase. In a story where she finds herself in a similar position, having carved out a place for herself in this invented society, PCJ must face the wrath of an old enemy and leader in an action thriller set in the 19th century. The Bluff tells the story of Ercell, a wife, mother, and sister-in-law, who lives a seemingly normal life until terrifying pirates decide to raid her paradise to steal something she possesses. Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been one of my favorite actresses since I was little. The irony is that I hadn't seen much of her work back then; it was mostly in my teens, when I became almost obsessively enamored with the actress, who had a captivating presence and great self-confidence. She still retains that charm, which has allowed her to ...

Episode 1 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, season 2, picks up right where the season 1 finale left off, with Cate, May, Kentaro, Tim, Keiko, Verdugo, Hiroshi, Brenada, and all the Apex Cybernetics and Monarch employees trying to escape Skull Island because the opening of a portal to Axis Mundi has angered Kong. The aforementioned main characters manage to reach the two helicopters that Kong hasn't crushed (though he loves doing that) and leave the island.  However, Kong crushes a group of unnamed Apex employees because they aren't wearing their plot armor. Minutes later, Keiko wakes up in a scan room surrounded by masked scientists and doctors. Although she's still dizzy, as her body is adjusting to Earth's atmosphere after so long on Axis Mundi, she rushes off to find Hiroshi. She manages to find an exit, and upon crossing it, we discover that Keiko is on a high-tech Monarch ship docked a few kilometers off the coast of Skull Island. Creators: Chris Black, Matt Fraction...

In a bifurcated second season that can't seem to decide which story to tell, the freed Secret Service agent, played by Sterling K. Brown, searches for his missing wife while the bunker society fractures into factions. Episode 7, "The Day," is the worst thing that could have happened to "Paradise." Remember "The Day," right? It's the penultimate flashback episode of the first season; the one that goes back in time to show exactly what happened when a volcano erupted, billions of people died, and a lucky few—notably Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) and his protégé, Cal Bradford (James Marsden), the President of the United States—escaped to an underground bunker in Colorado. It's the episode everyone loves, or at least what everyone recognizes as "serious," which is often mistaken for "good." Creator: Dan Fogelman Stars: Nicole Brydon Bloom, Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson The main problem is that ...