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‘The Girl from Plainville’ follows the tragic case of Conrad Roy III’s death by suicide and the role played by his girlfriend at the time, Michelle Carter. Based on the “texting-suicide case,” the miniseries delves into the events surrounding the tragedy and into the separate personal lives of the central teenagers. Both Michelle and Conrad seem to be quite lonely, and while the latter battles with depression, Michelle has bouts of social anxiety....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by D. J. Caruso, ‘Redeeming Love’ is a Western Christian movie that narrates Angel’s journey from being exposed to prostitution as a child to her later years in 19th century California. Upon meeting Michael Hosea, the young woman gets a taste of love that soothes her deepest wounds. The film is based on Francine Rivers’ best-selling 1991 novel of the same name. Packed with a talented cast comprising Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Logan Marshall-Green, and others, the compelling romantic movie tries to convey a powerful message on love and healing....

Over the course of four seasons, ‘Love Island USA’ has become incredibly popular, mostly for its intriguing contestants and format that features single men and women competitors in a lavish villa far away in a remote location where they are expected to make relationships for love, friendship, or the prize money. The Islanders must select a partner on the first day based on initial impressions, assess whether they connect with that union, and switch partners if needed....

While ‘FBoy Island’ is touted as a dating reality show with an interesting twist, it goes on to test if love and a proper connection can help FBoys reform themselves. As evident from the title, the show borrows its name from the colloquial slang “F–kboys” and primarily revolves around three single ladies who are asked to look for their perfect partners from a group of men. However, in actuality, half of the male contestants are nice guys, while the other half are FBoys, who are in it for the thrill and money....

With Canadian channel Makeful’s turned Netflix’s ‘Blown Away’ shining a light upon the glassblowing industry, it’s undeniable that this art form is simply as innovative as it is visually pleasing. That’s because it essentially focuses on all aspects of the process by pitting ten skilled blowers against one another for a chance to win a $60,000 prize package as well as a lifetime of bragging rights. Amongst them in season 3 was Minhi Su England — so now, if you wish to learn more about this incredibly talented, creative, and headstrong contestant, we’ve got the details for you....

SPONSORED LINKS How often do you come across a show that hits the right mark with its characters and a storyline that embraces their emotions and personalities? Not too often! ‘Unforgotten’ is one such show that makes it very unique with respect to completely transforming a very typical genre, which in this case is a crime drama. This one offers some humor, a little bit of sadness, and a whole lot of realism that may not be easily digested by most....

Based on the 2009 memoir by real-life investigative journalist Jake Adelstein, ‘Tokyo Vice’ is a crime-drama series that spans the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. It revolves around Adelstein, an American expatriate from Columbia, Missouri, who moves to Tokyo, Japan, to enroll in the prestigious Sophia University before joining the Meicho Shimbun, a fictional Japanese-language newspaper, as a reporter. Soon enough, he becomes exposed to the various facets of the famed Kabukichō district, including the yakuza....

The fourth episode of FX on Hulu’s crime series ‘Under the Banner of Heaven,’ titled ‘Church and State,’ follows detectives Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba’s attempts to ensure that the Lows and Stowes are safe from the wrath of the unknown killers. Pyre and Taba arrive at the Lows’ house and realize that the house had been burglarized in the family’s absence. They come across a letter from Dianna, Ron’s wife, in the house, which changes the course of the investigation....

Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ is a romance drama that follows the story of an aspiring singer who marries a soon-to-be deployed Marine. They enter a marriage of convenience which can resolve both of their problems. However, as they start to get to know each other, they realize that underneath their differences, they are both very caring and loving people. This leads them to see their relationship in a new light. The title of any film should aptly reflect its themes....

Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles’ chance meeting in March 1972 kicked off an intense discussion about mysticism between the two. Soon after that, they left their respective families behind and traveled across the country to preach their teachings and understandings of God and life. ABC News’ ‘20/20: The Cult Next Door’ delves into how Marshall and Bonnie attracted many followers over many years and how that culminated in a mass suicide in 1997....

Acclaimed Danish filmmaker Peter Flinth traverses a largely uncharted territory in survival drama ‘Against the Ice.’ Based on the book ‘Two Against The Ice’ by Ejnar Mikkelsen, the story follows explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen in the most iconic journey of his decorated and adventurous career. After his ship Alabama gets stuck in a sheet of ice near Shannon Island, Ejnar Mikkelsen abandons his ship and sets out on a journey to find the lost records of the ill-fated Danish explorer Mylius-Erichsen....

‘Renovation Goldmine Bridgerton’ is one of HGTV’s most unique home renovation shows. It stars designer couple Joe and Meg Piercy, who do not just transform houses into their clients’ dream homes but also do it efficiently. The husband-wife duo uses the existing furniture in the homes that have not seen much use and convert it into visual masterpieces. The money saved from transforming old into gold goes towards remaking the house....

Directed by Renny Harlin, ‘Cleaner’ is a crime thriller film about a retired police officer named Tom Cutler, who runs a crime scene cleaning service. He is a widower with a daughter named Rose. One day, he gets an order from Detective Jones to clean up a crime scene in a wealthy home. The cleaner lets himself in and wipes the house clean after cataloging everything. However, when he returns the next to give the house key back to owner Ann Norcut, Tom realizes that the cleaning order was not real....

Directed by David Bercovici-Artieda, UPtv’s ‘Fishing for Love’ is a romantic movie that follows an accomplished restaurant designer named Kendall, who returns to her hometown Mystic bay to attend the annual Big Catch Festival. However, the venue becomes the beginning of a love story between her and a town newbie named Zack. The movie mostly takes place outdoors with occasional visuals of the sea and a distant valley in the view that look truly magical....

Directed by Le-Van Kiet, ‘The Requin’ is a horror thriller movie that revolves around a married couple — Jaelyn and Kyle — whose plan for a romantic getaway sees an unexpected turn of events. When the couple travels to an isolated seaside villa to spend some quality time together, there is a downpour of a torrential storm. This makes their luxurious villa turn into a little more than just a little raft, drifting them out to the open sea....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. The Stranger (1946) This is the only Orson Welles-directed film on this list, and the reason as to why I’ve included it on here is simply the fact that I find it to be an underrated work of his that perfectly understands his cinematic intentions, though it isn’t as well-realized as ‘Citizen Kane’. I first made an attempt to watch Welles’ third attempt at filmmaking solely because I adored Loretta Young, the exceptionally talented golden-age actress, in every other motion picture I’d seen of her’s....

SPONSORED LINKS It is no secret that novel-based TV shows are a recipe for blockbusters, especially when the novels are having their premise set somewhere in the European hinterlands. ‘Game of Thrones’ could be one such example, with George R R Martin, British, Scottish, and Irish accents, wars and gore, and one throne – a combination that looks like a love potion for the producers. ‘Outlander’ has always had a similar effect since its inception, with forever soaring popularity and stunning visuals....

From the world falling into its own doom with visual reality to two women trying to ignite their mother-daughter relationship – 1983 saw directors venturing into a variety of themes, concepts and ideas. While some flicks broke into the box offices, others earned the critical hurrah. For this list, I have taken in account films on the basis of the writing, direction, acting and artistic creativity. Some brought in new life into established genres and some spawned innovative creativity....

Directed by Michael Matthews, ‘Love and Monsters’ is an imaginative post-apocalyptic coming-of-age movie. Following an unfortunate missile explosion, the planet is riddled by minuscule-insects-turned-into-giant creatures – terrifying mutants that obliterate 95% of the population and forces survivors to live in underground bunkers. The movie picks up seven years after the harrowing event that has turned the world upside down. It follows Joe (Dylan O’Brien), as he embarks on a perilous 80-mile voyage to find his high school sweetheart, Aimee (Jessica Henwick), after they reconnect over the radio....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix has set out in the world of entertainment with a clear mission – they are aiming to globally influence on how and what type of entertainment people consume. And for that, they are constantly producing original content from all over the world. These shows serve the company’s long-term mission, and also engage users who are really interested in seeing international content. Netflix shows like ‘Jinn’, ‘Love Alarm‘, and ‘Sacred Games‘ have proved to be popular not only in the countries of their origin, but all over the world....