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Jungle Cruise (2021) is an American fantasy adventure film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, and Michael Green. The inspiration for the film comes from Walt Disney’s popular theme park attraction. In 1556, Spanish conquistadors led by Don Aguirre embark on a journey to South America in search of the legendary Lágrimas de Cristal Tree. This tree is believed to cure illness, heal injuries, break curses, and possibly heal ...

Smallfoot (2018), an animated musical comedy, is a joint production of Warner Animation Group and Zaftig Films, and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The Yetis reside in a secluded village atop a Himalayan mountain, hidden beyond the clouds. Migo, a yeti who adheres to the ancient law held by their leader, the Stonekeeper, is faced with a dilemma when he becomes distracted by the Stonekeeper’s daughter, Meechee, and misses hitting the gong that ‘wakes up the sun’. During his gong-ringing lessons, Migo spots a plane crash nearby and discovers a human (‘smallfoot’), thought by yetis to be mythical. Despite his efforts to inform the ...

Created by Dan Fogelman, This Is Us (2016–2022) is an American family drama that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016 to May 24, 2022. The show centers around the Pearson family: siblings Kevin, Kate, and Randall (known as the ‘big three’), as well as their parents Jack and Rebecca. Set mostly in the present with occasional flashbacks and flashforwards, the series portrays significant moments in the family’s history. Tragically, Kevin and Kate are the only surviving members of triplets; their brother Kyle was stillborn six weeks before their birth on Jack’s 36th birthday in 1980. Despite this ...

Focus (2015) is an American comedy-drama film, helmed by writers and directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. The story follows seasoned con-man Nicky Spurgeon as he crosses paths with Jess Barrett, a novice grifter attempting to lure and deceive him with the help of a pretend jealous husband. Despite their initial failure, Nicky imparts some crucial advice on remaining level-headed in the face of unexpected challenges. Later, he meets with Jess for drinks and reveals his father’s dark past involving a ‘Toledo Panic Button’ tactic – shooting ...