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Babygirl
A high powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. Nicole Kidman delivers an amazing performance, bringing a mix of vulnerability and cold calculation to her character. The supporting cast, though lesser-known, does a great job too, giving the story depth and unpredictability. Without giving too much away, the film's exploration of psychological control and submission feels both disturbing and mesmerizing.
 

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Juror #2 (Prime Video)
While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, a family man finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict or free the wrong killer. Kiefer Sutherland got his part by writing to Clint Eastwood telling him how big a fan of his he was, and that he wanted to star in one of his movies before he retired. Kiefer's dad, Donald Sutherland, had co-starred with Clint in Kelly's Heroes and Space Cowboys.

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The Madness (Netflix)
Media pundit Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos. It's a solid gripping, fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing from start to finish. It's rare to see a show pack this much intensity into just a few episodes, but this one pulls it off with flair. The pacing is relentless, with each episode leaving you on edge, eagerly queuing up the next. While the plot twists are sometimes predictable, they're executed with enough style and tension to remain satisfying.
 

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