In 2021, one of the most popular streaming services continues to delight moviegoers with its new products. The audience is offered both chilling crime films and original film adaptations. Every movie lover will certainly find something on Netflix that will make him stare at the screen for quite some time. Here's a selection of the best Netflix series to date
His acting fate could be the envy of many colleagues. Pavel Kadochnikov embodied many vivid images on the screen, became the owner of three Stalin Prizes, earned many titles and awards. But there was a period in the life of the actor when they stopped filming him on the unspoken order of Nikita Khrushchev himself. And even in this situation, Pavel Kadochnikov did not give up. True, as a result of a nervous shock, he was forced to shut up for a whole year
Italian cinema is bright and versatile, directors and scriptwriters never tire of delighting film lovers with their creations. These films can be watched endlessly, each time finding new shades for themselves and enjoying beautiful views, ingenious directorial finds and talented acting. Italian films are always original and unique, filled with a special atmosphere and meaning. It is simply impossible to get bored while watching them
Probably, in the life of every person, sooner or later, there comes a period when you want to change something in your life, look at the world from a different angle, or find your own cure for blues and despondency. And in this very real help can be provided by someone else's positive or inspiring experience. All you need to do is watch a good TV show, project someone else's experience onto yourself, thereby charging your internal battery up to 100 percent
This meeting was predicted by a fortune teller to the legendary coach when she was 31 years old. The prophecy came true on the same day, followed by 33 years of strong family happiness. In their life there were many partings, hungry times, ups and downs. Only their feelings remained unchanged, which allowed them to keep the family, no matter what
The First World War was accompanied by a bet on supernova technologies. Very often they looked so that, if they appeared in a steampunk film, where they belonged, they would be criticized by the audience: too cumbersome structures that are too easy to ruin. But one of the main bets in the First World War was on the terror of the enemy, and new developments were consistent with this task, as well as other, more practical
The current Queen of Great Britain ascended the throne after the sudden death of her father George VI. Outwardly, all decency was observed, the coronation was carried out, but no one even guessed what passions were boiling outside the walls of Buckingham Palace outside the public eye. As revealed by royal biographer Christopher Warwick, the Queen Mother was not too happy to see her daughter on the throne
Continuing the theme of the German allies of World War II, it is worth adding to the list of distinguished states. Participation in the war on the side of Hitler in the case of some of them was not so straightforward. But be that as it may, representatives of these countries invaded Soviet territory not in the guise of grooms and cooks. It is difficult to say how many victims could have been avoided and how much earlier the Third Reich would have fallen if Hitler had not relied on his European companions. And it should be noted that with the victory of the USSR yesterday
Eurovision is the main vocal competition in which European countries take part. Due to the pandemic, the competition was canceled last year, but the organizers of the show decided to hold it, but in the format of an online concert. In 2021, the 65th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in its usual form, but with a number of restrictions
His name is still considered a legend today. Aristotle Onassis was able to reach incredible heights in business and could make money almost out of thin air, constantly increasing his own fortune. But in the life of the billionaire there was another fiery passion - women. True, he also used them to increase welfare or his weight in society. There were many women in the life of Aristotle Onassis, but not all of them left a mark on his fate
The British have long and, apparently, forever earned a reputation as snobs, and they themselves, perhaps, will not agree to part with such a national peculiarity. Maybe this is the secret of the popularity of the six seasons of the series "Downton Abbey" - the aristocrats of foggy Albion appear before the viewer in a rather predictable role, while their reactions to certain events become unexpected - not something you expect from true snobs. To the world, Downton Abbey is the best version of England
"Ours are everywhere!" And this is not only about Turkish resorts. Many Hollywood stars have Russian roots, some are proud of them, others simply do not hide. In any case, such details become a revelation for fans, because looking at some of the celebrities, you can't imagine that they are visiting a grandmother who lives somewhere near Vladivostok
He was one of the most popular actors in the Soviet Union. Nikolai Kryuchkov had a reputation as a womanizer and heartthrob, although in reality he was just looking for his only woman. And having found, he lived with her for more than 30 years, until his last day. The actor had three children from three different women, sons Boris and Nikolai and daughter Elvira. It is about their fates that will be discussed in our today's review
More than six decades have passed since this tragedy, but the exact cause of the death of young, strong and experienced tourists is not clear. Their winter campaign of the highest degree of complexity, according to the classification then adopted, was dedicated to the next congress of the CPSU and ended tragically on the night of February 2, not far from the unnamed pass, which later received the name of the Dyatlov Pass. This mysterious and terrifying case has gotten a small chance of being solved with little and unexpected help … Walt Disney
The Freeport of Geneva is one of the oldest free ports still operating today and also one of the largest warehouses. A Free Port is a kind of Free Economic Zone (FEZ), a trade zone with very little or no taxes. With millions of works of art stored within its walls, the Swiss Free Port of Geneva is considered the world's largest art warehouse and most secret
Until recently, Leonardo DiCaprio retained the status of an Oscar loser: over and over again the coveted statuette went to rivals. How can we not sympathize with the loser, even if he is one of the most recognizable and highly paid actors of our time? By the way, even in this dubious achievement - to be nominated, but not to receive the Academy award, DiCaprio lost to another "record holder"
Alexandra Marinina is rightfully called the queen of detectives. Her works are distinguished by psychologism, non-trivial plot, interesting characters and unexpected outcome. And also the fact that the foreground in them is not the personality of the criminal, but the relationship between the heroes. Alexandra Marinina's books have been translated into 28 languages and have become a kind of quality mark in the world of detective literature. That is why it is worth listening to the recommendations of detective stories from the master of the genre
The actors are pretty superstitious people. They will never begin to gnaw seeds on the set, after the death scene they have played, they always show their tongues to the switched on camera, and some roles categorically refuse to play so as not to incur failure. There are prejudices against some of the works, which include "The Master and Margarita". And the actresses starring as Margarita are doomed to trials
"Black-eyed, with a big mouth, ugly, but lively girl" is an image that has been embodied in films more than ten times over the past hundred years by actresses from different countries. Each screen adaptation of the novel "War and Peace" became an event, and each time it was Natasha Rostova who received special attention from both viewers and critics. Even eminent stars in this role did not always achieve success, because it requires both childish spontaneity and special inner greatness. Which Natasha is the best?
On March 25, 1898, prisoner number 30664 appeared in the Ohio State Convict Prison. William Sidney Porter was indeed a swindler and a rogue. Having tried a lot of professions and ways to get rich, he ended up in one of the scariest places in America. Here Porter met his old friend, with whom he was hiding in Honduras a couple of years ago. Al Jennings was a train robber and hijacker. After serving the due date, the friends began an honest life. Porter who's still out of jail
Many books about Sherlock Holmes were read to the holes in childhood. But, if you do not know some of the realities of Victorian England, many interesting details pass by the reader. As a rule, a child knows little about England of that era, so adults have to figure it out
Once upon a time, stories of portraits coming to life terrified readers, but those familiar with the world of Harry Potter tend to be curious about such pictures. The Fat Lady, although she exists only on canvas, is not the least important character from the world of wizards. There are some assumptions about who the Fat Lady was and why she ended up in the portrait at the entrance to the living room of Gryffindor
Shakespeare is for England what Pushkin is for Russia. In his homeland, as a writer, no one has yet been able to surpass him. The most interesting thing about this playwright is that no one knows the truth about him. About William Shakespeare there is only a mass of legends, controversial opinions and a great legacy in the form of his magnificent literary works. Recently, Shakespeare's last play was discovered in Spain, in its first unique edition. What is this work and why did it cause such a resonance in the letters
The actor's filmography numbers about a hundred works, and the films “Border. Taiga novel "," Turkish gambit "," Hunting for red deer ". He often happens to play people with a strong and strong character in films, and it does not matter at all whether his character is positive or negative. And what is he like in life, Alexey Guskov? It seems that he is positive, because he has been living with his wife Lydia Velezheva for over 30 years. But at the same time, he called his marriage "a boring, banal, vulgar relationship
It was considered a real wealth for our ancestors to have a large family. The family was a unity, they were companions in work and spiritual development. Each had its own nickname, which reflected a deep meaning. Read who the brothers and nephews are, what were the ways to become related, and who were called matchmakers, and who were wedded brothers and sisters - all about the most confusing family relationships
The audience remembered and loved this actress, first of all, as Lyuba Trofimova from the cult film "Officers". Colleagues and friends of the actress affectionately call her Alena and never cease to be amazed at the delicacy and restraint of a person who can rightfully call himself a real star. She always had many admirers, but Alina Stanislavovna found her true happiness only in her third marriage, knowing the joy of motherhood. Who grew up the only son of the actress?
For many years she was the permanent host of "Song of the Year", and every evening she met with Aunt Lina in "Good night, kids!" thousands of boys and girls were waiting. She appeared on screens with a constant smile on her face. In the life of Angelina Vovk there was great happiness, and endless international calls, and even clinical death
Russian ballet is practically a quality mark in the theater arts. However, the origins of Russian ballet, as is often the case with the origins, are unsightly. After all, it began as a fun of slave owners, and the fate of even real stars of the stage was rarely enviable
Today medicine is very well developed. People meticulously choose medical centers, read reviews about doctors, buy expensive effective medicines, can use information from the Internet, books, textbooks. In ancient Russia, everything was different. They were wary of medicine, and information about diseases was taken from the doctors and greenhouses. Read how, in the opinion of the peasants, the disease looked like, what they did to combat epidemics, and who was to blame for the fact that the person went crazy
He began acting in films very early, and after the first played the role of a charming baby, the directors literally bombarded him with proposals. His work in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn made him one of the most popular and recognizable children of the Soviet Union. How did Fyodor Stukov manage not to become infected with star fever, who became his guardian angel in life, and for what did he receive the TEFI award?
It seems that the actresses who married the directors, along with the marriage certificate, receive a lucky lottery ticket in the form of the main roles in the films of the spouse, a comfortable life and all the other delights of life. But all this had nothing to do with Nina Grebeshkova, the wife of Leonid Gaidai. She literally pulled the whole house on herself, and sometimes she received nothing in return. Once Nina Pavlovna even tried to get away from Gaidai, and he said only six words to her, and she stayed
As a rule, any work is a source of inspiration, knowledge and experiences laid down by the author. However, there are some books that do not carry much meaning and are often read on the road in order to kill time. But, as it turned out, among the seemingly harmless literature, there is one that abhors all principles and moral foundations, causing a wave of indignation not only from critics, but also from the public, demanding to ban it
Rereading the school curriculum on literature as an adult, you understand that it was not the color of the curtains, as the teacher claimed, but the motives of the characters' actions play with new colors. Lyrics of Pushkin, philosophy of Tolstoy and the tragedy of Dostoevsky, even, in the opinion of the teachers themselves, are fully revealed only in adulthood. So why is the classics of Russian literature included in the school curriculum, if adolescents in many ways cannot not only appreciate the breadth of their thoughts, but
In the history of each state there are especially significant, turning points. In Russia, one of these was on January 9, 1905. That infamous Sunday could have been a triumph for the Russian monarchy. Emperor Nicholas II had a chance to win the ardent love of his loyal subjects and gain the title of the Blessed One. But instead, the people called him Bloody, and the Romanov empire took an irreversible step towards its collapse
Her name became known thanks to Alexander Pushkin, who dedicated his poem "I remember a wonderful moment" to Anna Kern. By the time she met the poet, she was already married, but the young woman's personal happiness was not even discussed. The wife of her Yermolai Kern, Anna, hated. Throughout her family life, she fell in love every now and then, and as a result, the reputation of the general's wife was hopelessly damaged. But Anna Kern found her true happiness at the age of 36 in the person of 16-year-old Alexander Markov-Vinogradsky
13 years have passed since the day when the heart of the great artist stopped beating. The departure of Alexander Abdulov was a huge loss for everyone who loved his work, but, of course, his relatives had the hardest time. Until the last minute of his life, his second wife Julia was next to Alexander Gavriilovich. The daughter of the actor Eugenia at that time was only 9 months old. How do Yulia and Evgenia Abdulov live today?
Every time when it comes to world standards of beauty, ladies rush from one extreme to another, striving to comply with the established canons. Someone without hesitation goes under the knife in an attempt to get the desired forms, and someone simply mercilessly experiments with their own appearance, wanting to postpone old age. But there are also those who think differently, talking about the fact that over the years a woman only becomes more beautiful
When in the 1990s Mikhail Kalashnikov began to appear in public for the first time, people simply could not believe that he was real. Many even tried to touch him in the desire to make sure: he really exists! For 25 years, the designer worked in the strictest secrecy, and, quite naturally, there was no information about his family. Mikhail Timofeevich himself said that he found the happiness of his whole life thanks to the world-famous AK
Nowadays, the stars do not miss an opportunity to mention their eminent ancestors and try to find noble roots even where they did not exist, and during the Soviet era, the truth about aristocratic origin had to be kept silent. Many Soviet actors played the roles of people who came from the people, not only in films, but also in life, in order to avoid tragic consequences
There are women who are ready to devote all of themselves to their man. They not only become faithful wives and helpers in all matters, but even after the departure of their beloved men, they continue to serve them, devoting every minute to the memory of those who made them happy. Time is not able to cure them of the bitterness of loss, just as it is not able to give new happiness