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In Netflix’s docuseries ‘I Just Killed My Dad,’ the viewers learn of Anthony Templet’s story. In June 2019, then 17 years old, he shot his father, Burt Templet. At the time, Anthony claimed to have acted in self-defense. Jarrett Ambeau, a criminal defense attorney based out of Louisiana, took up Anthony’s case as he fiercely believed that the teenager had no choice but to shoot his father to protect himself. So, if you’re curious to find out more about Jarrett and how he helped Anthony negotiate a plea deal, we’ve got you covered....

NBC’s ‘Dateline: Return to Shalimar Way’ examines the tragic 2012 demise of 61-year-old Leslie Neulander at the hands of her husband, once-renowned obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Robert Neulander. While he has always claimed that his wife passed away after falling in the bathroom and hitting her head on the shower bench, probably caused by a vertigo attack resulting in dizziness, the authorities wholeheartedly believe she was assaulted and killed by him. As the only witness of what’d transpired and the person who dialed 911, their daughter Jenna Neulander was crucial in the case — so now, if you wish to learn more about her, here’s what we know....

ABC’s true-crime documentary series, ‘The Con,’ unravels the web of lies and deceits of those who fooled unsuspecting individuals by claims of promises that proved too good to be true. With Whoopi Goldberg as the narrator, the series explores the cost of the victims’ blind trust, both emotional as well as financial, and how it turned out to be unfathomably tragic. In each case, we hear from key people involved, including the victims, eyewitnesses, law enforcement officials, and sometimes even the con artists themselves....

Robert Chambers’ handsome face was splashed all across the newspapers during the Preppy Murder trial. Accused of killing Jennifer Levin, who was actually a girl just looking for some fun, the case became monstrous as Chambers and his lawyer managed to portray Levin as a promiscuous woman who probably deserved what she got because she wanted to have sex with a troubled man like Chambers. The media loved sensationalizing the story and they ran with it....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘I Went Undercover: The Sleepover’ focuses on what happened to Sterling Van Wagenen, once a respected member of the movie community and the co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. In 2018, a man named Sean Escobar confronted Sterling regarding the alleged abuse the filmmaker perpetrated on him when Sean was a teenager. This led to several developments that ultimately ended with Sterling going to jail....

If in the mood for historical fiction, turn towards Netflix’s ‘Thieves of the Wood’. Set in eighteenth-century Belgium, it tells the story of a man who unites the populace to fight against the oppressive regime. Despite a notorious reputation, Jan de Lichte proves to be the saviour of the ones banished from their homes. He amasses a loyal following but makes some pretty ruthless enemies in the process. The fight for justice blurs the line between right and wrong....

Set in the fictional estate of Summerhouse in the London Borough of Hackney, ‘Top Boy‘ is a British crime drama series that revolves around two drug dealers and friends – Dushane and Sully – who want to be the richest guys on the block. To get closer to their goal, they decide to partner up with Bobby Raikes, a top don in the region. Soon, they get pulled into the rivalry between Bobby Raikes and another drug dealer Kamale, resulting in the duo facing grave consequences....

In October 1976, a 17-year-old teen named Virginia Grace Kegans was murdered in Oklahoma City. However, it would take over three decades of struggle and hope for her family to finally get the closure they deserve. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case With Paula Zahn: In the Dead of Night’ tackles this heartbreaking case in an extensive manner, taking the viewers through the various complexities and time frames till the killer was finally brought to justice....

‘WeCrashed’ episode 5 sees the fortunes of the Neumanns and the titular company, WeWork, once again in the green. Following episode 4’s financial crunch, the influx of billions of dollars by SoftBank and Masayoshi Son has Adam going on another wild expansion spree, with mixed reactions from his partners at Benchmark Capital. Rebekah, meanwhile, tries to carve a space for herself in her husband’s burgeoning company, leaving a trail of victims in her wake....

Hosted by Alton Brown and Kristen Kish, ‘Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend’ is a part of the beloved cooking reality series franchise ‘Iron Chef.’ It features a face-off between new Iron Chefs and Challenger Chefs, with the sole aim of proving their worth. At the end of the challenges, the most successful Challenger will have the opportunity to be a part of the grand finale and try their luck to gain the title of Iron Legend....

As the title suggests, ‘Rhythm + Flow France’ is the French version of the reality competition series that emphasizes the importance of perseverance while presenting original music at every step of the way. After all, it follows three renowned hip-hop artists as they recruit, critique, and judge talented unsigned rappers in their attempts to win the massive €100,000 cash prize to kickstart their careers for good. This trio — Shay, Niska, and SCH — initially search their hometowns for the next breakout star before having them perform in front of an audience to test their skills, making it perfectly clear that the locations are an integral part of the show....

With Argentinian director Alejandro Agresti in the driving seat, the 2006 movie ‘The Lake House’ is a captivating romance drama, sprinkled with some allure of time travel. The story borrows from Kim Eun-jeong and Kim Mi-yeong’s South Korean film ‘Il Mare.’ It centers upon Chicago-based surgeon Kate who seeks to give up the house that she mysteriously inherited. As she probes into the past to trace the ownership of the house, destiny introduces her to charmer Alex....

A sequel to ‘The Brothers Garcia,’ ‘The Garcias’ is a sitcom created by the duo Jeff Valdez and Sol Trujilo. The show portrays the life of the Garcia children as adults who now have kids of their own. One of the Garcias wins a lottery, which makes it makes it possible for the family to spend a few months in the summer at a fancy beach house in Mexico. In addition to the humorous narrative, the setting of a beach house with stunning views of the sea tends to keep the audience enthralled at all times....

‘The Old Man‘ follows Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), an ex-CIA agent on the run after his past catches up to him. The series explores Chase’s feud with Afghan warlord Faraz Hamzad, who has a secret vendetta against the former super spy. As the narrative progresses, viewers learn that Chase absconded with Hamzad’s wife, Belour, and they started a new life in the United States. However, the season one finale delivers a new twist on the feud between Chase and Hamzad by introducing Parwana....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Kill Me Three Times (2014) ‘Kill Me Three Times’ received a revival in the form of a villainous Simon Pegg. Well, it was killed a fourth time due to its uninspiring and derivative storyline. It is not an expedient observation seeing actors play a role reversal. It takes guts and certainly a lot of encouragement from the script and the director to do so. Pegg, while had the former, struggled with the latter....

The coolness of movies having their ensuing sequels is well-known. We all love longing for that upcoming movie sequel, immaterial if we have to wait for one year, two years or furthermore. Tables do turn sometimes when the gap widens between expectations and reality when we find the movie sequels lacking the penchant they possessed in their predecessors. May be it is because our perceptions are ever-changing or because we’re expecting a lot too much from movie sequels....

Sci-fi is a genre which is really popular in every media, be it TV shows, books, movies or cartoons. Every year there are tons of anime which are released in this genre. One of the main reasons for the popularity of this genre is that it provides opportunity to viewers to imagine the unimaginable. In ways more than one, science fiction is the ultimate escapism and that’s why sci-fi anime are among the most watched anime around the world....

‘Sex Education‘ might seem like just an entertaining teen comedy show, but you only need to look a little deeper, and you will be able to see a much bigger-themed show that tackles a lot of issues prevalent in both the teen and adult world. The British coming-of-age show deserves to be praised for how it instills notions of body positivity, feminism, sexuality, LGBTQ + relationships, and pretty much everything else in between....

Tamil cinema is the pioneer of indie-movie culture in India. Predominantly based in Chennai, Tamil Cinema is famous for its raw energy and intensity in its movies. The industry has produced many superstars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and also some of the greatest directors like Mani Ratnam and K. Balachander. The themes portrayed in Tamil cinema are culturally significant and technically brilliant. Here is the list of top Tamil actors ever....

How do you classify what’s dangerous? Obviously, “dangerous” here doesn’t mean that these movies are going to hurt you physically. But what if a film psychologically “hurts” you? A film that leaves such a lasting impression on your mind that you can’t sleep or function right for a couple of days. Some of you might say that is impossible for a film to have such psychological impact. To which, I would say: “You haven’t watched the films on this list”....