Throughout the five episodes of Brigands: The Quest for Gold, we’ve learned that the real goal isn’t just about the gold itself, but the freedom of Southern Italy. For years, Pidemontese have oppressed the poor, taking away not only their rights but also the gold rightfully belonging to Palermo. Now, it’s time to take that gold back and restore justice to the South. Who are our heroes in this quest? First, we have Filomena, a Southern girl herself who escaped her rich lifestyle, joined the Monacos, and became a brigand, fighting for her homeland. Then there’s Michelina, another leader from the Guerra group. According to prophecy, she’s the one destined to save the South. And let’s not forget Sparrowhawk, the notorious bounty hunter, and Filomena’s love interest. Together, these unlikely allies have formed a strong alliance to reclaim the stolen gold and free...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Bandidos was the last Netflix Mexico original that dealt with a group of people on the hunt to find ancient gold from an obscure place after laboriously going through many obstacles based on an ancient map. Heist shows are the current rage and also a genre that is being overused. The new Netflix Italian show Brigands: The Quest for Gold is a historical drama that talks about a band of thieves from centuries ago looking for gold whose existence was supposed to be a myth. The miniseries was released on April 23, 2024, on the streaming platform.
This six-episode series had a run time of forty minutes to over fifty minutes each. This bizarre show began with a bunch of brigands of southern Italy centuries ago rebelling against the crown, naming them invaders. These brigands, also known as the Monaco, terrorized villages and ambushed the crown’s army at unexpected places. This time around,...
This six-episode series had a run time of forty minutes to over fifty minutes each. This bizarre show began with a bunch of brigands of southern Italy centuries ago rebelling against the crown, naming them invaders. These brigands, also known as the Monaco, terrorized villages and ambushed the crown’s army at unexpected places. This time around,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Do you remember those magical tales from our childhood? Like Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves? Well, Netflix’s Brigands: The Quest for Gold is just like that—a proper blend of fantasy and adventure! If you’re into fantasy and historical fiction, this is totally your jam! It takes you to a world full of war, redemption, love, and betrayal—all in one amazing story! But wait, it’s not just about hunting for gold. It’s also the journey of a woman named Filomena. Imagine going from being a poor village girl in the south to marrying a rich man and then rising to become the leader of a band of brigands called the Monacos! Filomena’s quest? To find the gold and save southern Italy from the Piedmontese. Also, there’s this prophecy! It says that southern Italy will gain its freedom thanks to a woman named Michelina.
- 4/24/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
The upcoming week on Ott platforms promises to be a delight for audiences, offering a diverse array of captivating stories ranging from the coming-of-age drama ‘All India Rank’ to ‘Tiger’, a tale of conflict, hunger, and survival.
Here’s a list of five titles that have piqued the interest of Ians —
‘All India Rank’:
Written and directed by Varun Grover, the coming-of-age comedy-drama ‘All India Rank’ is produced by Matchbox Shots. It stars Bodhisattva Sharma, Shashi Bhushan, Samta Sudiksha, Geeta Agarwal, and Sheeba Chaddha.
The film will be released on Netflix on April 19.
‘Rebel Moon-Part 2: The Scargiver’:
The American epic space opera film is directed by Zack Snyder. It continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their...
Here’s a list of five titles that have piqued the interest of Ians —
‘All India Rank’:
Written and directed by Varun Grover, the coming-of-age comedy-drama ‘All India Rank’ is produced by Matchbox Shots. It stars Bodhisattva Sharma, Shashi Bhushan, Samta Sudiksha, Geeta Agarwal, and Sheeba Chaddha.
The film will be released on Netflix on April 19.
‘Rebel Moon-Part 2: The Scargiver’:
The American epic space opera film is directed by Zack Snyder. It continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their...
- 4/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Netflix has a lot of hot picks this month, with the biggest being the second part of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. The rebel warriors of Veldt prepare to face off against the might of the Motherworld, willing to risk it all to defend their home. Sofia Boutella returns as the titular Scargiver, Kora, and she is once again joined by Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, and Djimon Hounsou.
For those who want a little spookiness this spring, Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s next project, Parasyte: The Grey hits Netflix this month, as does the next entry in the Sandman universe, Dead Boy Detectives. Parasyte: The Grey follows an outbreak of an unknown alien parasite that can pass as their human hosts and infiltrate society – think Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with more gore.
Based on the DC Comics series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner,...
For those who want a little spookiness this spring, Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s next project, Parasyte: The Grey hits Netflix this month, as does the next entry in the Sandman universe, Dead Boy Detectives. Parasyte: The Grey follows an outbreak of an unknown alien parasite that can pass as their human hosts and infiltrate society – think Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with more gore.
Based on the DC Comics series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
For those of us who religiously watch “Sex and the City” on whatever platform it is currently streaming on (hi), April 1 is an exciting day. That’s the day the popular HBO series starring Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Netflix — for the very first time. And TBS reruns this is not: This is the full, unedited, groundbreaking show, now just waiting for viewers new and old to do a Netflix binge. (Paging Gen Z!)
Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.
Top Pick for...
Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.
Top Pick for...
- 3/21/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
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