Shaniz Chowdhury

The issue, in the case of Netflix, is that binge-watching a series over its premiere weekend feels practically required, lest unfavourable reviews cancel a show you would otherwise enjoy. If it released episodes on a weekly basis like other streaming platforms, it would give the audience more time to watch each episode and decide whether they want to continue watching the whole series.

The season was released in two instalments: four episodes centring on Diana’s last moments were released on November 16, and the next six episodes about the events following her death were released on December 13.

The movie incorporates surprising comedic moments and intensely suspenseful scenes to counterbalance its slow pace. In contrast to the film’s heavier themes, "The Killer" injects dry humour and a fondness for pop culture, providing a welcome element of levity that keeps the audience engaged.

The second season premiere of "Loki" was released on October 5, picking up right where the last season ended, with Loki’s stubborn variant Sylvie outsmarting him.

Apple’s debut series, “The Morning Show”, began with aspirations of widespread success, by reflecting the cultural revolution. Real-life reflections have long been a hallmark of this show as Season 1 focused on the #MeToo movement, and Season 2 shed light on the beginning of the pandemic. It has also consistently kept a close eye on current affairs, but its efficacy in addressing those problems has been uneven. Season 3 is a two-year shift from where the last season ended, with data breaches, the Russia-Ukraine war, and internal politics being the overarching themes.

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film is a kaleidoscopic montage showcasing Swift’s evolution as a singer-songwriter. The film invited us into the sweeping, mesmerising time machine that travels each impassioned chapter from Swift’s artistic discography, all while maintaining sonic cohesiveness. It was shot throughout the three nights she performed at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

The eclectic director, Wes Anderson returned to narrate four more of Roald Dahl’s stories with Netflix, since his critically acclaimed movie “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009). He uses his distinctively eccentric directorial approach to fuse fun with deep introspection.

This year “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” did not become ‘just another glamorous Karan Johar film’. It turns the tide on hard-hitting themes of patriarchy, alpha male stereotypes and traditional norms by embodying ways in which two South Asian families better themselves in necessary ways.

This summer, the influence and earnings of women have taken the world by storm. The stars at the forefront of this narrative are Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and the “Barbie” movie. These three icons showcase the rising power of the “female dollar” and work as a harbinger of the long-overdue recognition, acceptance and fulfillment of women’s interests.

“The Conjuring” universe comprises nine movies and even then, the creators have managed to present a unique and horrifying movie experience with “The Nun II”. It is not only an impressive addition to the existing canon but is also a movie that stands on its own.

Even though Gerwig occasionally uses the film as the vehicle for what seems like a gender studies lecture for undergraduates, it is evident that the movie was created by professionals who understand how children’s imaginations develop while playing with Barbies.

We have curated 5 films which evidently has parallels to the new “Barbie” movie so watching them would paint a clearer picture of what inspired and influenced it.

With a menacing and sombre mystery at its core, "Prohelika" has you in its clutches, anchoring you down to its bitter moments.

"The Witcher" novel series by Polish fantasy author Andrzej Sapkowski is as densely layered and narratively complex as it gets. The storyline skillfully shifts from intensely personal difficulties to national war stratagems while maintaining its marvelous high-fantasy element at its core. It boasts a string of infinitely interesting, profoundly flawed characters. Netflix too did a pretty fantastic job so far trying to adapt this series on to the screen.

Every episode is a standalone tale, so you don't need to catch up on previous seasons or episodes to enjoy them.

The seventh and latest film, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is a prequel to the original 2007 Transformers movie, as well as a sequel to “Bumblebee” (2018).

Once again, the song choices perfectly complemented the spine-tingling reveals as well as the poignant moments, which only immersed us further into this extraordinary world.

Much thought has gone into capturing the reality in each scene, starting from the way Ariel’s hair and Ursula’s tentacles move, to the way Flounder’s nose twitches and Sebastian’s legs float or scurry.

the show steadfastly remains a fantasy that only pulls from history occasionally while trying to balance various storylines.

Four years on, inspired by their accidental victory, they become private investigators but the duo is not as good at solving mysteries as they claim to be.