Lifestyle author and journalist Errol Villanueva has reported on 10 new movies and TV series from 2024 that viewers may have missed, drawing from material originally published by People Talk. Villanueva writes on trends in fashion, food, travel, and wellness for The Fashion Vibes.
The romantic movie "I thought about you" details an unexpected affair between Solen, a 40-year-old single mother, and Hayes, the 24-year-old lead singer of August Moon, described as the planet's biggest boy band. The film is based on a book of the same name that is described as fan fiction about Harry Styles.
The series "Maxton Hall" is adapted from the novel "Rescue Me" by German author Mona Kasten and gained great popularity on TikTok a few days after its release. The plot follows smart scholarship student Ruby, who unwittingly witnesses the mystery of Maxton Hall, and arrogant millionaire heiress James, who is determined to silence her before a spark forms between them.
Another TikTok hit, the movie "Creator of Tears," is based on the book of the same name. The story focuses on Nika and Rigel as they prepare to address the fear of admitting that someone might love them for who they are.
Historical Dramas and Romance Adaptations
Set in Australia during the 1850s, the series "Skillful master" centers on Jack Dawkins, known as the Artful Dodger. Dawkins worked as a pickpocket in London as a child and now operates as a surgeon while attempting to break into high society, though his dark past prevents him from doing so.
The series "Griselda" depicts the real life of Griselda Blanco, an ambitious Colombian businesswoman who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. Blanco became widely known as the "Black Widow."
The series "One day" begins in 1988 as Dexter and Emma meet on their college graduation day, knowing they will go their separate ways. After spending just one day together, Dex and Em cannot stop thinking about each other and eventually live lives completely different from what they imagined, with parts of their relationship shown on July 15 every year for 20 years.
Action Films and Crime Thrillers
In the series "Gentlemen," aristocrat Eddie inherits his family estate and discovers it houses a massive illegal drug production facility owned by legendary drug dealer Bobby Glass.
The film "Argyll: Super Spy" follows a reclusive author of spy novels about a secret agent and a global spy organization. The author finds that the plot of his new book begins to mirror real events in real time.
In "House by the roadside," former UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a roadside restaurant in the Florida Keys. Dalton soon discovers that this piece of paradise is not what it seems.
The movie "Air Robbery" features a master thief and his ex-girlfriend, an Interpol agent. The pair team up to steal $500 million worth of gold bullion from an A380 passenger plane.
