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Welcome to the Rom Com Games, a championship podcast where two movies go head-to-head each episode in a battle to decide on the season's ultimate romantic comedy. Join best friends Kristen and Ruth as they laugh, discuss, and argue their way through your all time favorite romantic comedies. Fall in love with rom-coms all over again (or not. Ironic watching allowed.)
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Now You Know

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OTTplay Now You Know is one podcast that brings you up to speed with film trivia, anecdotes, lesser-known facts and all the info that you had not known about your favourite films and shows. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! This is an OTTplay production, brought to you HT Smartcast.
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Love and Noraebang

Sonoro | The Mash-Up Americans

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Jaesun, an heir to a Korean chaebol, and Ana, a Mexican American entrepreneur, fall in love in modern day LA. After months of innocent flirting and one passionate karaoke session later, Ana finds out that Jaesun must return to Korea for his two-year military service. And when her business hits an unexpected roadblock, miscommunications ensue. Ana must decide whether she's going to go at it alone or have some faith in her love. Will their relationship survive the distance? Love and Noraebang ...
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LoFiTop5

The LoFi Top5 Movie Podcast

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Every episode, hosts Jeremy Toeman (@jtoeman, representing #genx) and JT White (@thebsideoflife our #millennial) take on a unique #LoFi Top 5 list, with an assemblage of nostalgia and some surprising insights into filmmaking and storytelling. Their ever-evolving format includes "the Shawshank" (the undebatable category definer), a guess-that-movie-by-a-five-word-description game, and a few rounds of "contender pong" for all the entries that didn't make the Top Five final list. Also: the podc ...
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Legendary Australian filmmaker George Miller is back with his latest entry to the iconic Mad Max franchise – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The action-thriller stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular character, with Chris Hemsworth playing the villain Dementus. Just going by the trailer, one is assured that the film promises groundbreaking action sequences,…
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Barbie star Ryan Gosling and Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt unite for David Leictch’s action comedy film The Fall Guy. The plot follows a retired stuntman named Colt Seavers, who returns to work when the lead actor of a film goes missing. Colt decides to investigate the mystery of the disappearance, but soon becomes caught in the web of a dark conspi…
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Comienzo el lunes podcast, es un espacio para conectar contigo, compartir vivencias, pensamientos, desahogar todo lo que Ysabel ha aprendido en este camino del autocuidado, amor propio, del explorarse día a día, equivocarse y presentarse todos los días de nuevo. Este espacio es un lugar libre de juicios, seguro, para todas aquellas personas que est…
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The Shōgun series finale premiered this week. The FX original series garnered universal acclaim for its compelling story, gripping performances, and captivating exploration of Feudal Japan. Fans of the series have called it Game of Thrones meets Ghost of Tsushima and some even feel that it could go on to be the best TV show of 2024! All 10 episodes…
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The hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer is an intimate exploration of Scottish comedian, writer, and actor Richard Gadd's real-life experience with a stalker. The revealing show delves into the complexities of obsession, power dynamics, and personal boundaries as Gadd turns to the most unsettling period of his life. The series has garnered praise for …
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British-Indian actor Dev Patel makes his directorial debut in the action thriller Monkey Man. Patel, who is best known for films such as Hotel Mumbai, The Green Knight, Lion, and the multiple-Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, plays the lead in this film, which is being described by some as “John Wick in Mumbai”. The film garnered praise from critic…
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Acclaimed British filmmaker and novelist Alex Garland, who is best known for Ex Machina and Annihilation, has returned with his latest passion project – the dystopian thriller Civil War. The film is set in the near future when the United States is grappling with a new civil war. The film has garnered critical acclaim after it premiered in the US on…
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Amazon Prime Video’s attempts to release a compelling video game adaptation like Netflix’s Arcane and HBO’s The Last of Us, have been successful with the release of Fallout. The post-apocalyptic series set in a retro-futuristic alternate history Earth has garnered immense praise from critics. It offers a gripping narrative, wrapped in humour, viole…
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Dune: Part Two, the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi space epic is releasing in theatres this week amidst much hype and excitement. Featuring a star-studded ensemble, led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, the film has garnered significant praise after its World Premiere in London a fortnight ago. Some critics have likened the adaptation of Frank…
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The highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the acclaimed animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been released on Netflix. While fans appear to be divided on some of the creative choices, the series is set to top Netflix’s popularity charts this weekend. So for today’s Now You Know podcast, we take a look at six lesser-known facts ab…
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The French film Anatomy of a Fall has received several nominations at the Oscars this year, including Best Picture and Best Director. Helmed by Justine Triet, the film tells the story of a woman who is accused of murdering her husband, and their blind son being the only witness. The film has garnered significant praise for its gripping narrative, c…
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Leo: Bloody Sweet, the third installment of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stars Tamil superstar Vijay -: the titular star Leo. The film revolves around Parthiban, a simplistic cafe owner in Kashmir who has dedicated his life to rescuing injured animals. As the film progresses, the mild-mannered protagonist becomes…
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As the Marvel Cinematic Universe enters Phase Five, the recently-released superhero film, a sequel to Captain Marvel and the 33rd film in the MCU has opened to divided reviews. The Marvels features three female superheroes with complementary abilities – Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Ms Marvel. The film stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Im…
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Acclaimed Japanese Mangaka Naoki Urasawa’s beloved manga series PLUTO received an anime adaptation produced by Genco, which premiered on Netflix on October 26, 2023. The series is inspired by Astro Boy, one of the pioneering works in the history of Japanese manga and anime by Osamu Tezuka. The series follows Gesicht, an AI detective who attempts to…
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Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio is finally releasing in theatres in India on 20th October 2023. The film is based on the book by David Grann and narrates the true story of the murders of the Native American tribe, Osage Nation after oil was discovered on their land in the 1920s. It is amon…
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Acclaimed horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan is set to release his latest Netflix series titled, The Fall of the House of Usher. The TV show is adapted from Edgar Allan Poe’s eponymous short story, and stars Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonell, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, and Mark Hamil among others. It tells the story of twins Rod…
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The live-action adaptation of the hit manga and anime series One Piece premiered on Netflix last week. Much to the delight of its faithful fans the series received plaudits, unlike previous anime adaptations such as Death Note and Cowboy Bebop which received divided reviews. The live-action tale of Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates offers a compellin…
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The highly anticipated Neill Blomkamp sports drama Gran Turismo is set to release in India this weekend on the 25th of August. The film stars Archie Madekwe in the lead, with David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, and Geri Halliwell essaying pivotal characters in these high-octane motorsports drama. For this episode of Now You Know, we take a look at six le…
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As renowned filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s Barbie releases in theatres along with Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus Oppenheimer, we’re in for a box office battle to remember. In fact, the ‘Barbieheiemer’ frenzy has taken over pop culture, with both films garnering rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. So on today’s Now You Know, we take a look at …
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The hype and excitement surrounding the release of Oppenheimer is almost palpable. The Christopher Nolan film is expected to be one of the biggest releases this year as it goes head-to-head with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie on July 21st. On today’s Now You Know, we take a look at lesser-known facts about the film headlined by Cillian Murphy.…
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The latest Tom Cruise blockbuster Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has been released to universal acclaim, with several critics calling it the best entry in the franchise. The film features gripping set pieces, an immersive plot, and Cruise’s trademark death-defying stunts and action sequences that will surely blow your socks off. In t…
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Geralt of Rivia is back again in the third season of the popular Netflix series The Witcher. Henry Cavill reprises his role as Geralt for one last time before Liam Hemsworth takes over the role from the next season. Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, and Joey Batey also reprise their roles for the new season as the main characters. For today’s Now You Kno…
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OTTplay Now You Know - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 2023: 6 lesser-known facts about the Harrison Ford film - Episode 107 Hollywood legend Harrison Ford returns as the iconic swashbuckling adventurer Indiana Jones or Indy in the fifth instalment of the franchise. An archaeologist, professor and full-time explorer, Indy is often dubbed a gr…
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Now You Know - Jack Ryan Season 4: Lesser-known Facts about the Hit Prime Video Series - Episode 106 The Office star John Krasinski is set to return as the titular super spy Jack Ryan in the fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. The new season will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on June 30th, and it will focus on Jack as he steps into the role o…
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Outlander returns to Starz this Friday, 6/16 and thus we return to your feeds from our similarly haphazard and only vaguely explicable hiatus. Now we know you all have heard our feelings about Outlander since we basically haven't published any other shows since the last season, so we decided we'd switch it up this time and once again attempt to tea…
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the sequel to the Academy Award-winning 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is swinging towards a monumental success. In fact, the film has managed the biggest opening weekend for an animated feature in India so far. The superhero film has been lauded by both fans and critics and is already one of the fa…
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James Gunn’s third film in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise premiered last week to universal acclaim. The film was praised for its emotionally-charged narrative, the franchise’s trademark humour, and riveting action sequences. So for today’s Now You Know we take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 feat…
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Zachary Levi and the ‘Shazam’ family feature in the sequel to David F Sandberg’s 2019 hit Shazam!. The new film Shazam! Fury of the Gods revolves around Billy Batson aka Shazam and his foster siblings as they try to thwart the evil plans of new adversaries who call themselves the Daughters of Atlas. For today’s Now You Know we take a look at lesser…
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Keanu Reeves is back as the deadly John Wick for the fourth instalment of the John Wick franchise. John Wick: Chapter 4 has been lauded as one of the best action films in recent years, and the best of the franchise. So for today’s Now You Know, here are some lesser-known facts about John Wick: Chapter 4, directed by Chad Stahelski.…
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Marvel’s Phase 5 has commenced with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the third film of the Ant-Man franchise. The film also serves as the feature film debut of the villain, Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors. Despite lukewarm reception by the critics, the film has shattered a few box-office records in its opening weekend. So for today’…
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Thanks to the music and influence of Celine Dion we are returning to your feeds at long last! After waiting actual years, we've been blessed with TWO trailers for the Sam Heughan - Pryanka Chopra - Celine Dion romantic comedy Love Again and we are READY folks. We'll be back in earnest later this spring but in the meantime please enjoy this bonus ep…
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The Fablemans is a semi-autobiographical film based on the life of acclaimed filmmaker Steven Speilberg. Helmed by Speilberg himself, the film narrates the story of a young Sammy Fableman, who uses films as a means to navigate the challenges in his life in post-World War II Arizona. The film received seven Academy Award nominations this year, and i…
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The period drama The Woman King is a fictionalised retelling of the events that led to the formation of Agojie, the all-female warrior unit of the Kingdom of Dahomey. Viola Davis stars in the lead role as the leader of Agojie and the future Woman King of Dahomey. The film received several nominations this awards season, with Davis in particular sin…
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The highly anticipated adaptation of the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us has finally released its first episode. The series based on a post-apocalyptic zombie wasteland currently has an astounding 99% critics’ approval on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to be one of the most revered shows of 2023. So for today’s Now You Know podcast …
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The highly anticipated sequel to the 2009 blockbuster hit Avatar has already smashed several box-office records across the globe. The visually stunning cinematic achievement has earned plaudits from critics and fans. And today’s Now You Know podcast will take a deep dive into the lesser-known facts about Avatar 2: Way of the Water.…
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Acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton, renowned for his gothic horror and black comedy films, is back with a new TV series. He is the director of the latest adaptation of everyone's favorite creepy family, The Addams Family, created by Charles Addams. The new Netflix original series titled Wednesday features Wednesday Addams as the primary character with …
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The Spanish teen drama was met with immense fanfare with the release of its first season back in 2018. And it soon became one of Netflix's most coveted shows, ranking substantially in several Netflix charts. Elite fans are thrilled about the return of this hit series for a new season. Tune in to the new series this November, but before that have a …
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe concluded its Phase 4 with the box-office-shattering Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The sequel to the 2018 film Black Panther was met with critical acclaim and was praised for its new characters, compelling story, and somber tone. So for today’s Now You Know podcast we take a look at some of the lesser-known facts abo…
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Sherlock Holmes’ sister and teenage sleuth Enola Holmes is back in Enola Holmes 2, the second film in the detective franchise which has been received with much critical acclaim and love from fans. The film finds the young detective grappling with a new case where she must uncover the mysterious disappearance of a woman who happened to be employed a…
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After 29 years since the wicked Sanderson sisters were defeated, Disney returns with a sequel to the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. The original cast members Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy return as Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson, Sarah Sanderson, and Mary Sanderson, respectively, for the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2. Now, let’s dive in…
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The highly-anticipated epic period drama Ponniyan Selvan is set to hit theatres this Friday, the 30th of September. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam, the film is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s eponymous book about the Chola King Arulmozhi. The story is set in the 10th century AD during the height of the Chola empire. Jayam Ravi essays th…
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Netflix released its latest true-crime series this Wednesday. Titled Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, it is a 10-episode retelling of one of the most notorious serial killers in modern history, Jeffery Dahmer. American Horror Story and X-Men star Evan Peters plays the lead role as the man the media called the Milwaukee cannibal. So for t…
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The latest Star Wars series, Andor, by Disney debuted with rave reviews from critics. As per the Rotten Tomatoes review aggregator, The Mandalorian is the only Star Wars series with a higher critics score. So for today’s Now You Know podcast, we take a look at some of the lesser-known facts about Andor.…
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The highly anticipated Netflix film Blonde, based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, is set to release on the platform on the 28th of September. The film, starring Ana de Armas, premiered at the Venice International Film Festival last week to a standing ovation and has been well received by critics. So for today’s Now You Know podcast we take a look at…
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It's been a while as the boys have been doing some summer traveling, and, as tends to happen, that spawned an idea for an episode. You've got a long flight ahead of you, the plane's wifi is garbage so no work to be done, but you've got your trusty iPad and the in-flight entertainment; what's your go to movie? This week, Gen-X Jer and Millenial JT g…
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And with that, we enter into the final four movies of our tournament! Our good friend Howie joins us to discuss two spectacular movies, 2020’s Palm Springs and 2000’s Love and Basketball. That’s right, one of these movies actually has sports in it! And we loved it! Join Ruth, Kristen and Howie to discuss the talent of J.K Simmons, the history of th…
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Carrie Bradshaw and the gang are back! The spin-off to the hit TV series Sex and the City features Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis reprising their roles in the comedy-drama And Just Like That…, Lets look into some trivia now. Kristin Davis’s character, Charlotte, has a new pet in the series, a dog named Richard Burton, named …
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