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Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is yet another underwhelming Junji Ito adaptation
A mangaka of Ito’s calibre deserves far better treatment.
Book adaptations to look forward to in 2023
The live-action rock series follows the rise of a rock band through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene as they embark on a quest for worldwide fame.
Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is yet another underwhelming Junji Ito adaptation
A mangaka of Ito’s calibre deserves far better treatment.
'White Noise': Noah Baumbach filmed the most unfilmable book
Noah Baumbach's audacious adaptation of a book that was written in the mid-80s, alludes to topics that are still prevalent in our culture today, it also brings together consumerism, conspiracy theories, and collective trauma.
First look at Rumaan Alam’s ‘Leave The World Behind’ adaptation
Netflix’s adaptation of the novel features Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, Myha'la Herrold, and Kevin Bacon in lead roles, with the film being directed by Sam Esmail, creator and director of popular TV show, Mr. Robot.
Netflix co-founder steps down as CEO, platform soars to 230m subscribers
US streaming giant Netflix ended last year with more than 230 million global subscribers, it said Thursday, beating analysts' expectations as hits such as "Wednesday" and "Harry & Meghan" enticed new viewers.."2022 was a tough year, with a bumpy start but a brighter finish," the company sa
In 2023, K-Dramas reign supreme on Netflix
On Tuesday, Netflix revealed its largest-ever annual slate of Korean films and programs, stating that more than 60% of its global subscribers watched Korean content in 2022. In its 2023 slate release, the platform presented 34 projects, including 11 previously unknown projects.
‘Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld’ -Revisiting Mumbai’s tumultuous era
‘Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld’ started streaming on Netflix this week. Introducing '90s Mumbai, the organized crime capital of India, the documentary underpins how Mumbai's organized crime structure evolved into a reign of the mafias and what drove the state apparatus to desperation. The crazy world of destitute boys turned gangsters, insiders turned informants, police interrogations and all sorts of crimes is aptly captured in this documentary. Real policemen, criminals and journalists talk about the tumultuous times.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery - Returns with Benoit Blanc
There's no mystery as to why Knives Out deserves a sequel. The suspenseful whodunit's breakthrough at the box office in 2019, gave director Rian Johnson and star Daniel Craig, a good reason to return for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Johnson received a 2020 Oscar nomination for best original screenplay for the first Knives Out, which had the potential to be an eccentric curiosity. It sparked a slight revival in the genre while subtly parodying the traditional whodunit.
Here are some of the best Netflix TV shows in 2022
SHOUT Picks: The most influential and fan-favourite TV shows on Netflix in 2022.
'Alice In Borderland' becomes Netflix's most watched Japanese series
Netflix sci-fi thriller "Alice In Borderland" has become the most watched Japanese series on the streaming platform.