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Film: The Bucket List Director: Rob Reiner Language: English Genre: Drama/Comedy Plot (Spoiler Alert) The movie "The Bucket List" has garnered its fair share of criticism, with some viewers finding it to be a contrived and unrealistic portrayal of two elderly men facing terminal cancer. The film opens with a narration by Morgan Freeman, a voiceover that worked in previous films like "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Million Dollar Baby," but feels out of place here.  Freeman's character extols the virtues of a wealthy man named Edward, played by Jack Nicholson, who has been diagnosed with cancer and is sharing a hospital room with Freeman's character, Carter. This arrangement, where a billionaire doesn't have a private room in a hospital he owns, is just one of many details that the film gets wrong. It's true that hospitals often profit from offering private rooms and concierge services, so Edward's insistence on sharing a room with Carte...

               Film: The Green Mile Director: Frank Darabont Language: English Genre: Crime/Drama In 1999, "The Green Mile" brought a remarkable story to the big screen, setting it against the backdrop of a Louisiana penitentiary during the Great Depression. Tom Hanks takes on the role of Paul Edgecomb, who is responsible for Death Row, where prisoners await their execution.  In the film's opening, Paul likens the place to an intensive care ward of a hospital, setting the tone for a narrative that seamlessly blends the harsh realities of prison life with the supernatural. Plot (Spoiler Alert) At the heart of the story is John Coffey, a massive black man who arrives on Death Row, accused of molesting and murdering two young white girls. From the start, it is evident that John is not what he appears to be.  He's afraid of the dark, and his straightforward handshake with Paul signifies a lack of shame about hi...

Film: A Beautiful Mind Director: Ron Howard Adapted from: A Beautiful Mind Language: English Genre: Drama "A Beautiful Mind" stands as a captivating portrayal of the extraordinary life of John Forbes Nash Jr., a renowned mathematician and Nobel Prize laureate who grappled with schizophrenia.  This remarkable film, featuring Russell Crowe as Nash and Jennifer Connelly as his wife, Alicia, intricately navigates the intersection of Nash's brilliance and his profound struggle with mental illness. Nash's groundbreaking contributions to game theory have left an indelible mark on our daily lives. However, the film unveils the inner turmoil as Nash battles delusions, believing Russians are communicating with him through the New York Times. Mundane statements about Nash's life gain immense significance when viewed through the lens of "A Beautiful Mind." Russell Crowe's performance as Nash is nothing short of extraordinary. Avoiding sensationalism, Crowe emplo...

"A charming, delightful, comedy movie with adorable queer romance" And yes, the B in LGBTQ+ is definitely not silent!!  Red, White & Royal Blue is a 2023 romantic comedy movie directed by Matthew Lopez and co-written with Ted Malawer. The movie is based on Casey McQuiston's 2019 novel of the same name. The movie tells the story of a love affair between the son of the President of the United States, Alex Claremont-Diaz, and a British prince, Prince Henry.  The movie is a romantic comedy that captures  the beautiful love story between the two men who are poles apart not just by country but by certain traits. Directed by: Matthew Lopez Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Main Leads: Nicholas Galitzine (Prince Henry), Taylor Zakhar Parez (Alex Claremont-Diaz) Language: English Adapted from: The Novel, "Red, White & Royal Blue" About the Directory Matthew López is an American playwright and screenwriter. His play The Inheritance , directed by Stephen Daldry , prem...

  A Story of a Lifetime…..In a Heartbeat. Director's name : Nikkhil Advani Genre : romance, comedy, drama, musical " Jeeyo, khush raho, muskurao,  Kya pata, kal ho naa ho." Kal Ho Naa Ho is a heartwarming bollywood movie that beautifully captures the essence of love, friendship and fragility of life reminding us to enjoy every moment of it. The movie feels like a warm hug that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for love and life.  With its stellar cast and soulful storytelling, it is a must watch for any movie lover out there. It will leave you laughing, crying, and pondering the meaning of true happiness. So, get ready to be swept away by its emotional journey! About the Director Nikkhil Suresh Advani (born 28 April 1971) is an Indian director, producer and screenwriter who works in Hindi Cinema.Advani made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) , is a romantic, comedy-drama film star...

"Breaking the Chains of a Painful Past and Finding Freedom in the Present."   It Ends with Us is a 2016 romance novel by Colleen Hoover that tells the story of Lily Bloom,  a 23-year-old college graduate from Maine, who is in the midst of turning over a new leaf  in Boston, where she meets Ryle Kincaid, a neurosurgeon. The story traces her past history growing up in an abusive home, her fall into an abusive relationship and her escape from that relationship. The title suggests that the responsibility for ending the cycle of violence lies with the individual, and that it is upto each person to end the cycle of violence in their own lives.  Introduction   Book’s Name -It Ends With Us Author’s Name - College Hoover Genre - Fiction, Romance Language - English About the Author Colleen Hoover (born Margaret Colleen Fennell; December 11, 1979) is an American author who primarily writes novels in the romance and young adult fiction genres. She is best known for her 201...