Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw (1983)

Loki (2021–2023), an American television series on Disney+, is the third installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and premiered on June 9, 2021. The show is based on the character of the same name from Marvel Comics and shares continuity with the MCU films. Its first season, which aired from June to July 2021, was met with positive reviews, particularly for its performances. In November 2018, a series featuring Hiddleston as Loki was confirmed and Waldron was hired as creator in February 2019.

Come Away (2020), a fantasy drama directed by Brenda Chapman in her live-action debut, pays homage to Peter Pan and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The film follows the adventures of three siblings – David, Peter, and Alice – who are coping with the loss of their eldest brother while trying to help their grieving parents. As the mother reads The Stolen Child by William Butler Yeats to her two boys and one girl, she shares the story of three similar siblings: David, Peter, and Alice. Living with their parents Jack and Rose ...

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019), a Netflix and The Jim Henson Company collaboration, serves as a prequel to the 1982 fantasy film. This series delves into the world of Thra from the original movie and follows three Gelflings – Rian, Deet, and Brea – on their journey to unite their clans and overthrow the oppressive Skeksis. Their mission is to save Thra from destruction caused by the Darkening. Despite receiving positive reviews upon its debut on August 30, 2019, it was announced in September 2020 that the series would not continue for a second season. In a different world, at a different time and in a ...

The American drama television series, The Morning Show (2019–2024), premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019. It also aired as Morning Wars in Australia and Indonesia. Starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell, the show is based on Brian Stelter’s book Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV. The series delves into the behind-the-scenes world of a network morning news program and explores various perspectives ...

Motherless Brooklyn (2019) is a neo-noir crime flick from the United States, directed, produced and written by Edward Norton. Set in 1950s New York City, the story follows Lionel Essrog as he works at a detective agency with his colleagues: Gilbert Coney, Danny Fantl and Tony Vermonte. Frank Minna, their boss who saved them from an abusive orphanage when they were young, has given Lionel the nickname ‘Motherless Brooklyn’. Despite his Tourette Syndrome and OCD which can cause him to struggle in social situations, Lionel’s exceptional memory skills have made him a valuable detective. While working on a ...

The American science fiction horror film, The Cloverfield Paradox (2018), is the third installment in the Cloverfield franchise. Directed by Julius Onah and written by Oren Uziel and Doug Jung, with J. J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber as producers, the film follows a group of astronauts aboard the orbiting Cloverfield Station in 2028. Earth is facing an energy crisis and they are testing the Shepard particle accelerator to ...

The Whole Truth (2016) is an American legal thriller film directed by Courtney Hunt and written by Nicholas Kazan. Defense attorney Richard Ramsay takes on the case of 17-year-old Mike Lassiter, who is accused of murdering his wealthy lawyer father Boone. As a personal friend of Boone’s, Ramsay feels the weight of responsibility to save Mike, but his client’s unwavering silence proves to be a challenge. With the help of young lawyer Janelle Brady, daughter of another close colleague, Ramsay hopes to build a strong defense for Mike. During the trial, several ...

Miss Sloane (2016), a political thriller directed by John Madden and written by Jonathan Perera, follows the story of Elizabeth Sloane. She is a cutthroat lobbyist known for her intense work ethic, who finds herself testifying before Senator Ronald Sperling’s congressional hearing. The hearing focuses on possible violations of Senate ethics rules during Sloane’s time at Washington D.C.’s Cole Kravitz & Waterman lobbying firm. Three months prior to this, Sloane’s firm is approached by Bill Sanford, a representative from the gun manufacturing ...

Concussion (2015), an American biographical sports drama film written and directed by Peter Landesman, is based on the exposé Game Brain by Jeanne Marie Laskas, originally published in 2009 by GQ magazine. The story follows retired Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster, who is found dead in his pickup truck in 2002. Prior to his death, fellow former football player Justin Strzelczyk confides in Webster about suffering from memory loss and exhibiting unusual behavior towards his family. During their conversation, Webster responds by reciting a line ...

The American romantic comedy film, Larry Crowne (2011), centers on middle-aged Navy veteran, Larry who is suddenly fired from his job at a big-box store. His termination is due to a lack of college education, despite his seniority and exceptional work ethic. Produced and directed by Hanks himself, the film’s screenplay was co-written with Nia Vardalos. The inspiration for the story comes from Hanks’ own experience studying at Chabot College. Facing unemployment and the potential loss of his home, Larry turns to ...

Black Mirror (2011–2024) is a thought-provoking British anthology series, created by Charlie Brooker, that delves into the consequences of technology on society. Originally airing on Channel 4, the show has since found a home on Netflix and has produced six series since its debut in 2011. With a total of 27 episodes and one interactive film called Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, each installment ranges from 40 to 89 minutes and can be viewed in any desired order. While the episodes cover a diverse range of genres, they all share a common theme of the potential future impact of technology, drawing inspiration from ...