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True crime, especially murder and abduction documentaries, have recently taken the entertainment world by storm. And why not? The offenses, their perpetrators, the investigation process, and the final legal step towards justice, everything about it is just so intriguing to watch. Plus, the quality immediately multiplies manifold when that gets combined with creaky recordings, old photographs, and long-lost interview tapes. Be it through books, movies, podcasts, or shows; the genre is honestly all the rage right now....

SPONSORED LINKS There have been a lot of coming-of-age movies and there have been a lot of high school romance films, some with homosexuality as their premise. In a mixture of all these genres lies ‘Love, Simon’. Simon Spier is just another 17-year-old boy who is waiting for his school days to be over. He has a happy family and a great group of friends, a perfectly normal life. The only thing that troubles him is his secret....

Watching the absolutely brilliant ‘Rick and Morty’ was nothing short of a TV viewing revelation for me. It completely changed the way I would come to choose and view the shows that would later become a part of my watchlist, and has somewhat influenced my taste in the kind of comedy and sci-fi I view. You come out of a typical Rick and Morty episode either surprised, shocked, guffawing, often times disgusted too, but mostly just marveling at how effortlessly put together it all seems, and scratching your head on all the jargon it throws at you at lightning speed, in the name of philosophy, technology, relationships, religion, politics, sci-fi and life itself, in the words of the very rise Rick Sanchez, who, discerning as it may be for a cynic, stands right most of the time....

‘Absolute Duo’ is an action anime with a romantic subplot and explores harem theme. The anime takes place in a school setting. There are lots of fanservice and ecchi moments in the anime to keep things spicy and visually pleasing. The story revolves around Blazers, humans who can use their souls to create weapons, and their lives at Kouryou Academy High. The academy teaches the students the ability to harness these powers more effectively....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Heartland’ is a family comedy-drama show based on Lauren Brooke’s eponymous book series. It has been developed for the screen by Murray Shostak and chronicles the lives of the Fleming-Bartlett family who live on their ranch in Alberta and specialize in healing as well as training injured and problematic horses. Amy Fleming especially inherits the ability to communicate with the animals from her late mother and forms deep bonds with the creatures....

Romantic movies are bread and butter of Hollywood. Every year countless romantic movies release, but hardly a few of them make any impression. Sometimes, a film despite being good fails to generate excitement among audiences. This article is about those little know romantic movies that didn’t make much impression at the time of their release. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t watchable. Check for yourself this list of really good underrated love movies....

Andy Serkis is one of the finest working actors in Hollywood. Despite his slew of critically acclaimed work, many people do not know his name and even fewer would recognize his face. Andy Serkis is the “King of MoCap” meaning that he is the first major pioneer into the new world that is performance capture. Performance capture (for those who aren’t aware) is that thing actors do when they wear skin-tight leotards covered in ping-pong balls....

When photographer Jose Luis Cabezas was murdered in January 1997, the authorities launched an investigation that led right back to their own department. Netflix’s ‘The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar’ delves into the circumstances surrounding Jose’s death and the police finding out about a plot to have him killed. Maria Cristina Robledo, Jose’s wife, was devastated to learn of his death and fought to bring the people responsible to justice. So, if you’re wondering where she might be today, here’s what we know!...

Netflix’s ‘D.B. Cooper: Where Are You’ is about the decades-long investigation into the identity of D.B. Cooper. The case hasn’t been solved yet, but there are a number of suspects who have looked good for the part. Bob Rackstraw is one of those few. In the docuseries, investigative journalist Tom Colbert puts forward his case of convincing everyone that Rackstraw is in fact, D.B. Cooper. We get a peek into Colbert’s investigation which stretched for the span of ten years and discover a lot of startling things about Rackstraw....

As a reality series that can only be described as the perfect blend of ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians,’ and ‘Selling Sunset,’ ‘Bling Empire’ is as intriguing as it is chaotic. After all, it focuses entirely on a wealthy Asian and Asian American cast as they go all out with cultural festivities, extravagant parties, and sheer drama to give us a true insight into their everyday lives. Amongst them in season 2 was none other than ‘Rich Kids of Beverly Hills’ fame Dorothy Wang....

The sixth season of Starz’s historical series ‘Outlander’ depicts a soul-stirring phase of Fergus’ life. The adoptive son of Jamie and Claire starts to lose himself in the guilt of not protecting his family from the vicious Lionel Brown. Even though Claire tells him that there wasn’t anything he could do to avoid the misfortunes that befell their family, Fergus fails to understand his adoptive mother’s reasoning. Fergus stoops to despair further when Marsali gives birth to a dwarf, leading him to put an end to his life in distress....

With his suave portrayal, actor Tom Cruise has immortalized Ethan Hunt, the protagonist of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise. The character has appeared in six movies (and counting) and numerous video games, as a senior field agent for a secret espionage agency, called the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). With his stellar combat skills and the ability to devise brilliant strategies, Hunt executes the toughest missions and helps intercept international criminals. Fans of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies often wonder whether there is any real-life inspiration behind their riveting narratives or the protagonist....

Directed by Marielle Woods, ‘Heart Shot’ is a drama thriller short film on Netflix. It revolves around the love story of two teenage girls named Nikki and Sam. Excited to spend two days alone together when Sam’s family goes out, the young lovebirds start discussing their future dreams and aspirations. However, their happiness is cut short when Nikki’s dark past catches up with her. Starring Elena Heuzé and Nia Sondaya, the movie has been widely appreciated for its riveting narrative and realistic characters....

‘The Wrath of God’ (Original Spanish title: ‘La Ira de Dios’) is an Argentinian thriller that follows a young scribe named Luciana who becomes convinced that a famous author is killing her family members one by one. Kloster is well known for his deeply disturbing novels and harbors a tragic past that seems to give him the motive to harm Juliana. Set across over a decade, the story encompasses the baffling mystery of the deaths of Luciana’s parents and two of her brothers....

Considered a stalwart in the field of skateboarding, Tony Hawk is a name recognized by households worldwide. He is lauded for establishing and popularizing modern vertical skateboarding while also having the first documented “900” skateboarding trick credited to his name. Besides, Tony’s popularity helped him build a massive empire and led to the success of his Skateboard company, Birdhouse, which he established alongside Per Welinder. Although Tony retired from professional skateboarding in 2003, his name is still revered as a pioneer in the sport as well as an incredible philanthropist who founded the Tony Hawk Foundation (now known as The Skatepark Project)....

In the fourth season of HBO’s science-fiction series ‘Westworld,’ Caleb Nichols leads a calm and quiet life with his partner Uwade and daughter Frankie after saving humanity by destroying Rehoboam. When William AKA the Man in Black, following the command of Charlotte Hale, threatens Caleb and his family, he teams up with Maeve Millay to put an end to the predicament. Meanwhile, Hale creates the host version of Carver upon killing him to abduct Uwade and Frankie....

‘Wedding Season’ is a romantic comedy film directed by Tom Dey (‘Shanghai Noon’) and written by debutant scriptwriter Shiwani Srivastava. It tells the story of two American Indians, Asha Maurya (Pallavi Sharda) and Ravishankar Shah (Suraj Sharma). Asha wants to completely focus on her career and doesn’t have time for a relationship, whereas Ravi has decided to take a break from his own career and relax. These two unlikely souls connect when their parents set up profiles for them on a dating site called Dreamy Desi Partner....

Bringing an interesting twist to the tried and tested formula of dating reality shows, ‘Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer‘ tries to answer the age-old question of whether love can triumph over money. It revolves around 18 women competing to be noticed by two eligible bachelors, one of whom is actually a millionaire. However, the female contestants aren’t made aware of this fact as they go about trying to find the perfect connection....

SPONSORED LINKS Following the flawless format of the original version, ‘Love is Blind: Japan‘ is a reality dating series that tackles the concept of whether an emotional connection can really conquer physical attraction or not. After all, this is where singles try to find a match and fall in love without even setting eyes on each other, only to spend a month together before deciding if they’re ready to say “I Do....

The final episode of ‘The Boys’ Season 3 leaves the audience with a lot of things to mull over. The fate of almost every character takes a turn. Whether it’s for better or for worse is yet to be seen. While some characters receive their deserved end, for others, things are only just beginning. A lot of uncertainty surrounds the Boys as well as the future of the Seven. By the end, some issues are resolved, at least partially, and the emergence of new threats sets the stage for the fourth season....