There is another world that waits for all of us when we close our eyes and sleep — a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives shape to all of our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever. To restore order, Dream must journey across different worlds and timelines to mend the mistakes he’s made during his vast existence, revisiting old friends and foes, and meeting new entities — both cosmic and human — along the way.
Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series written by Neil Gaiman, THE SANDMAN is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of ten epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures. Developed and executive produced by Gaiman, showrunner Allan Heinberg, and David S. Goyer.
The action-packed spy flick, The Gray Man,is now streaming on Netflix!
Starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas, The Gray Man is considered Netflix’s most expensive film to date, with the Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo on the helm. Check out the trailer for The Gray Man below:
The movie follows Gosling as the CIA operative Court Gentry, also known as Sierra Six, who was once an agency-sanctioned merchant of death. However, the tables have turned and Gentry is now the target of former CIA cohort Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans) who would stop at nothing to take him down. On Gentry’s side is Agent Dani Miranda (Ana de Armas), who helps him in his mission to put a stop to Hansen’s plans.
The Gray Man also stars Regé-Jean Page, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Henwick, Dhanush, Wagner Moura, and Alfre Woodard. The film is based on the book of the same name by Mark Greany.
If you enjoy spy thrillers and the Russo Brothers’ directing style evident in their films such as Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, then you should definitely check out this new Netflix movie!
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One of the big investments that most of us work hard to achieve is to have our dream home– a property that would not only cater to our needs but would also keep us comfortable and at peace. Our own space with a design that isn’t only functional, but also bears that calming atmosphere we all need after a hard day’s work.
So whether you’re already planning for that future home or you’re inspired to revive your house with a makeover, then this list is for you! We’ve rounded up some TV shows that will inspire you to turn your average property into that beautiful home you’ve always wanted!
Tiny House Nation
If you lack space in your home but still want to make it as presentable and functional as possible, then you should check out Tiny House Nation. Show hosts and renovation experts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America to showcase small abodes and their inventive inhabitants. The two also help out other homeowners in turning their small spaces into livable, space-saving houses. Stream it on Netflix.
Fixer Upper
Couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, who own a home renovation and redecoration business in Texas, take on the mission to turn fixer-uppers into showplaces! From the floors to the furniture, the couple will not only fix any part of the building that needs repairs, but also make sure that the home will wow with its design. Stream it on Discovery+.
Love It or List It
A home makeover show with a twist, Love It or List It features designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentin. While Hilary Farr redesigns the homeowners’ property, Visentin will show them around other houses, then at the end of the episode, the owners must make the decision if they’ll stay or move out of their home. Stream it on Discovery+.
Holmes Family Rescue
Mike Holmes continues his work from his original show, Holmes on Homes, but this time, he now has his children beside him. The Holmes family’s mission in every episode of the show is to rescue homeowners by fixing their properties that have been botched by their original contractors. Stream it on Discovery+.
Home Town
Married couple Erin and Ben Napier take home improvement to the next level by transforming their whole town of Laurel, Mississippi. While the two give modern and affordable updates to the historic houses in their town, the show also gives the viewers a look into the couple’s colorful life together. Stream it on Discovery+.
Interior Design Masters
If you enjoy the pressure and tension of competition shows, then Interior Design Masters is the next show you might want to check out. From model homes to a hotel to other commercial establishments, a group of interior designers must compete to turn these places into amazing spaces for a chance to win a contract with a top London hotel. Stream it on Netflix.
Dream Home Makeover
Studio McGee is known for their luxurious and minimalist take on interior design. In their Netflix series, Shea and Syd McGee’s design firm transform family homes, transforming them into posh spaces that would meet the property owners’ criteria of a real dream home. Stream it on Netflix.
Celebrity IOU
Celebrity IOU is a home renovation show that features A-lister stars! Twins Drew and Jonathan Scott join forces with big celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, and Jeremy Renner to beautify homes. In each episode, the twins do home makeovers for people that have made an impact to the celebrity guest’s life. Stream it on Discovery+.
There’s a scene in one of the many Eastern European cities that is used as a location in The Russo Brothers’ ‘The Gray Man’ that is really the pinnacle of what this movie has to offer. It’s a fast-paced action sequence that feels like it plays out for a good 15 minutes.
There’s a shoot-out in a public plaza that escalates into a full-blown war zone that involves a high-speed car chase with a tram, high-powered assault rifles, and a beautiful luxury sports car, while the lead character carries on a gunfight inside the train. It’s a huge setup with explosions and people almost getting run over, cars toppling over and exploding. It’s fast-paced and hard-hitting and the stunt choreography and camera coverage are incredible.
Watching this at the cinema in a special advanced screening makes me wish that people will get to watch this movie in this format rather than on their phones or laptop screens because it’s the kind of blockbuster spectacle that is made for the big screen.
‘The Gray Man’ has an old-school action film vibe, where the bad guys are completely lacking in nuance and the story is thin but the enjoyment comes from all the spills and thrills.
It begins with an introduction to our protagonist, Ryan Gosling’s unnamed character who is recruited by the CIA to become a dispensable killing machine, a Black Ops assassin with no record at all for plausible deniability. He is given the name Six and the film immediately jumps forward in time to his most recent mission, where he discovers that the change of guard in US politics meant the Sierra program that he is part of is being taken down and his life is in danger.
Now, on the run, he has to escape the new bosses at the CIA who are tying up loose ends.
But how do you catch one of the deadliest assassins in the world? By hiring the equally skilled and dangerous (and possibly sociopathic) private contractor Lloyd Hansen, played by Chris Evans. In less than 15 minutes, you have two of Hollywood’s charming and attractive leading men, Gosling and Evans, battling it out over Eastern Europe and it’s a joy to watch.
Gosling’s Six is a quiet, lone wolf type, though he is not above an occasional witty remark. We know how charming he can be from films like ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ and ‘La La Land’ but he tones it down for the gruff, silent killer type who grunts as much as he speaks but despite his frighteningly impressive action hero image in this film, there’s a relatability that he brings to Six that attaches himself to audience pretty quickly.
On the other hand, Evans is obviously having a blast playing the villain. He’s as charming as he is brutal and sadistic and cruel. And he’s also unafraid to bring out his excellent comedic timing for some really great comic moments that keep the energy up.
The film runs a little over 2 hours and surprisingly, there’s very little in terms of character development or a story arc. There’s no complicated plot nor any overly ambitious save-the-world narrative involved in this film. It’s a brawl and a gunfight and it’s loud and explosive. Everything from cars, trains, airplanes, and helicopters at some point explode or topple over. Our heroes get punched, kicked, stabbed, and even shot and still manage to carry on and fight.
And it’s this simplicity that gives ‘The Gray Man’ a hollowness to it – no real exploration of the abuse of government power, the effects of geopolitics on this scale, the cost and value of human lives – but it also makes it really easy to watch and really fun to just jump aboard on.
At the same time, directors Joe and Anthony Russo feel like they directed this film specifically for the Netflix viewer – people watching at home on their laptops or phones – and so they push the story down and ramp up the action and fast cuts and pacing so as to not allow the viewers to get distracted at all. Never is there a moment for you to press pause to answer the phone or to take a break to do house chores or online school work.
The film feels like they are aware that the medium this film will be shown, through streaming, means they can put what feels like a 15-minute flashback scene in the middle of the story, as they pivot the narrative towards a different direction.
There’s a freshness to the way this film is made because as big and loud as the film gets (and it constantly peaks) it doesn’t feel like it has to abide by any certain expectations as other films do. Of the many Netflix films I’ve seen in this genre like ‘Extraction’ or ‘The Old Guard,’ this is the one I feel really fits perfectly for streaming.
‘The Gray Man’ may not be deep or even moving, but it’s a whole lot of fun and the whole cast – from Gosling to Evans, to Ana de Armas and Jessica Henwick, to Rege-Jean Page, Alfre Woodard, and Billy Bob Thornton – it’s loaded with charisma and screen presence. I hope this becomes a hit because, as it is based on a series of books by Mark Greaney, they plan for this to be a franchise and I love to see more of it.
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The Gray Man premieres on Netflix this Friday, July 22.
HBO finally released the full trailer for the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of The Dragon.
The fantasy series takes us back to 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, when the Targaryens and their dragons ruled the Seven Kingdoms. Watch the full trailer below:
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood book, House of the Dragon details the civil war between the Targaryens, also known as the Dance of the Dragons, which ultimately led to the downfall of the most powerful House in the Seven Kingdoms. The story is driven by the conflict between the two possible heirs of the Iron Throne, King Viserys Targaryen’s daughter Princess Rhaenyra and his younger brother Prince Daemon.
The series stars Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno, with Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik serving as the showrunners.
House of the Dragon premieres on HBO GO starting this August 22.
As adults, we spend most of our days at the workplace surrounded by colleagues we treat as a community or even family, while we do our part and stay productive. But then the pandemic happened and we found ourselves separated by a remote work setup. While working from home has its many advantages, part of us also miss the office, its convenience, and the people that breathe life into it.
If you’re still working at home and are missing the workplace setup, then maybe you need to binge a show that will give you some laughs while recreating that office atmosphere! On this list, we’ve rounded up such shows for your much-needed dose of workplace humor.
The Office
The American remake of The Office is deemed one of the best comedy shows out there and for good reason. The series is presented as a mockumentary featuring the day-to-day shenanigans of the office workers at a paper company. The team includes the likable Jim, the shy receptionist Pam, the competitive salesman Dwight, and their high-energy boss Michael Scott. Stream The Office on Amazon Prime Video.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s workplace is a precinct and it follows a team of cops, each with their own colorful personality. The series’ main characters include the talented but childish detective Jake Peralta, his loyal friend Charles Boyle, the competitive Amy Santiago, and the seemingly cold captain Ray Holt. Stream Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix.
The IT Crowd
The IT Crowd, as its title suggests, follows folks working in IT with the show poking fun at the knowledge gap between the IT crowd and people who can’t handle their computers. The show begins with Jen Barber who lied her way into being employed in the IT department of a business giant in London, despite knowing nothing about computers. She finds her office in the company building’s dingy basement, where she is joined by two socially-challenged computer “nerds” working as the company’s IT support. Stream The IT Crowd on Netflix.
Parks & Recreation
This series follows government employees at the Indiana Parks and Recreation department. The show mainly revolves around Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat who is trying to beautify her town by turning an abandoned construction site into a community park. But the simple mission is made complicated by her colleagues such as the selfish Tom Haverford and her anti-government bureaucrat boss Ron Swanson.
Scrubs
Scrubs is set in a hospital and follows a group of medical students in their internship. Most of the show is told through the unique point of view of the main character John Michael “J.D.” Dorian. Throughout the show, JD alongside his fellow interns Elliott Reid and Christopher Turk, as well as their colleagues at the Sacred Heart Hospital encounter challenging cases while navigating their relationships. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
2 Broke Girls
This show follows two broke girls Max and Caroline who are trying to find their ticket to success together. Max is a streetwise waitress working in a Brooklyn diner while Caroline used to be a rich girl who must now work as a waitress to make ends meet. When Max discovers that Caroline can bake delicious cupcakes, the two team up to kick off a cupcake business. Also part of the diner’s friendly faces are their boss Han Lee, the upbeat cook Oleg, and the old cashier Earl.
Abbott Elementary
Presented in a mockumentary format, Abbott Elementary follows the lives of teachers working in the underfunded, predominantly Black public school, Willard R. Abbott Elementary School. The staff includes second grade teacher Janine Teagues, history teacher Jacob Hill, substitute teacher Gregory Eddie, kindergarten’s Barbara Howard, and the tone-deaf school principal Ava Coleman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO-_7oi-61Y
Superstore
Superstore follows the megastore Cloud 9 employees and their daily grind filled with annoying bargainers, riotous sales, and boring training sessions. Hardworking Cloud 9 employee Amy is trying to juggle her responsibilities alongside her clueless manager Glen, the tough assistant Dina, the new hire Jonah, the sarcastic Garrett, and the sweet Cheyenne.
Mythic Quest
This series focuses on the office workers of the video game studio that produces the fictional MMORPG Mythic Quest. While building the fantasy world and sustaining the video game for the players seem quite the challenge, the minds behind Mythic Quest actually face bigger challenges within the office. The show’s roster of characters includes creator Ian Grimm, lead engineer Poppy Li, monetization head Brad Bakshi, and head writer C.W. Longbottom. Stream Mythic Quest on Apple TV+.
Space Force
Space Force is another series from the team-up of Steve Carell and writer Greg Daniels of The Office. In this Netflix sitcom, Carell plays General Mark Naird who was just tasked to helm the sixth branch of the US Armed Forces. As the head of the US Space Force, Naird must manage a chaotic team to bring the military to the moon by 2024. Stream Space Force on Netflix.
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It’s the Filipino’s time to shine, henny… as discovery+, HBO GO, and WOW Presents Plus brings audiences the first-ever Drag Race Philippines on August 17, 2022. In this hotly awaited version of the worldwide hit, 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line to be crowned the first Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines.
Following the launch, new episodes of Drag Race Philippines will drop every Wednesday on discovery+ and HBO GO.
On the starting line is this season’s host, Paolo Ballesteros. Known as the face of one of the longest-running noontime shows in the Philippines, the multi-awarded actor, model, and drag artist well-known for his stunning makeup transformations will steer our contestants as they battle it out to the end.
Coming from a family of artists, including his great-grandfather, Philippines’ first national artist and painter Fernando Amorsolo, it’s no surprise that Paolo is a talented artist himself. Paolo shows his creativity by posting on Instagram his makeup transformations to Mariah Carey, Julia Roberts, and other international artists. This gave him attention not only locally but internationally as well and played a pivotal role in his first award-winning lead film Die Beautiful which garnered local and international acclaim, where he expressed his creativity through the art of drag.
A stellar lineup of judges joins Ballesteros for the new series, including American singer, actress, and drag performer, Jiggly Caliente, best known for competing in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 & RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6. Second is writer, presenter, and producer, and Karen Davila impersonator, KaladKaren.
Jiggly Caliente was born in Laguna, Philippines, and moved to America at the age of 10. Jiggly also appeared in several films and TV shows including Broad City and as Veronica Ferocity in Pose.
KaladKaren rose to fame after she impersonated broadcast journalist Karen Davila in a satirical UP show. Since then she has hosted shows on ABS-CBN, such as Philippine versions of The Voice and I Can See Your Voice.
More star-studded guest judge appearances will also be featured this season and will be announced soon.
Who has what it takes to reach new heights, impress the judges, and race to the very top? Keep on the lookout these coming weeks as we reveal the queens battling it out for the title of Drag Race Superstar!
Drag Race Philippines is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as executive producers on the series.
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the classic anime series, Yu Yu Hakusho, has unveiled the character posters featuring its four main characters: Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara.
Based on the manga of the same name from Yoshihiro Togashi, Yu Yu Hakusho is more familiar to Filipinos under its English title Ghost Fighter, with the characters bearing the names Eugene, Dennis, Vincent, and Alfred. The series tells the story of Yusuke, a teenage delinquent who died after trying to save a child’s life. In the afterlife, Yusuke is named a Spirit Detective and must solve cases involving demons and apparitions alongside his newfound allies.
Check out the official posters for the live-action series, featuring the show’s four main protagonists:
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Directed by Sho Tsukikawa with a screenplay from Tatsuro Mishima, Yu Yu Hakusho stars Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, and Shuhei Uesugi. The series is set for release on Netflix in December of 2023.
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Netflix’s upcoming anime series Tekken: Bloodline just dropped a new trailer alongside the announcement of its August 18 release!
Last March, the anime’s first trailer gave us a glimpse of some of the iconic Tekken characters such as Jin, Heihachi, Paul Phoenix, the true Ogre, Leroy Smith, King, and Kazuya. Now the new trailer also gives us a good look at Nina, Ling Xiaoyu, and more characters, as well as some of the action-packed fighting scenes from the anime.
Watch the new trailer for Tekken: Bloodline below:
Jin Kazama learned his family’s self-defense arts, the Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts from his mother at an early age. But when a monstrous evil appears, Jin found himself powerless in protecting everything dear to him. He then seeks absolute power to exact revenge on this monster, a quest that would lead him to the ultimate battle on a global stage — The King of Iron Fist Tournament.
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HBO has officially confirmed that Jennie Kim of the K-pop group BLACKPINK has joined the cast of the new series The Idol.
Fans were quick to spot the Korean celebrity from the official teaser for the show, where she stood alongside the other cast members in a blink-or-you’ll-miss-it moment. Now HBO has further confirmed Jennie’s casting, tweeting a photo of Jennie on set with the caption: “Jennie Kim has been cast in #THEIDOL.”
You can also check out Jennie’s brief appearance in the show’s teaser trailer below at the 00:33 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRyHnzFn4HM&t
Created by Euphoria‘s creator Sam Levinson alongside Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, the show is teased as “the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood.” It stars Lily-Rose Depp as a rising pop idol who gets into a relationship with a self-help guru and modern-day cult leader played by The Weeknd.
Also included in the cast are Troye Sivan, Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Steve Zissis, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, and Anne Heche. The Idol is coming soon to HBO Max.
