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‘Annabelle: Creation’ follows the origin story of the haunted titular doll, delving into the richly terrifying past of ‘The Conjuring‘ universe. The 2017 horror film is a prequel to the 2014 ‘Annabelle‘ and creates an even more ominous, vintage setting for the story. Most of the scares play out in the Mullins’ home, which forms an ideal backdrop for understanding what came before the haunted doll and its murderous past. ‘Annabelle: Creation’ draws a lot of its horror from an immersive environment, and a look at its filming locations reveals some interesting secrets....

Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, vampires, fangs, and headbangs – does not make sense? Well, director BJ McDonnell of ‘Slayer: The Repentless Killogy’ fame makes it all possible in the horror-comedy movie ‘Studio 666.’ The story follows legendary rocker Dave Grohl and his band Foo Fighters, who head to a spooky Encino mansion, the previous dwelling of the fictional band ‘Dream Widow.’ They seek to record their much anticipated tenth album, but the mansion, which happens to be steeped in dark rock and roll history, proves some difficulty for the musicians....

‘We Own This City’ is a crime drama series that revolves around the corrupt police officers of the Baltimore Police Department. Based on Justin Fenton’s 2021 nonfiction book of the same name, the series delves into the illegal activities of the BPD’s Gun Trace Task Force and its officers, such as Wayne Jenkins and Daniel Hersl. The show also showcases the officers’ actions from the perspective of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice....

A standalone sequel of ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ Hulu’s sitcom ‘How I Met Your Father’ centers around Sophie, who navigates her dating life and friendships while living in New York City. As Sophie musters the courage to find progress in her love life, she encounters her past and turbulent childhood with her mother several times as recollections. In the fifth episode of the show, Sophie meets Lori after a long time, leading to several realizations concerning her past....

‘The Thing About Pam’ is a crime drama series about Pam Hupp (Renée Zellweger), a real estate agent from Troy, Missouri, who finds herself at the center of a conspiracy following her best friend’s death. The series is based on Dateline NBC’s podcast of the same name and shines the light on the real-life murder of Betsy Faria. In the series, the events of Pam’s life are presented in a non-linear manner....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Money Heist’ aka ‘La casa de papel’ in Spanish (which means “The House of Paper”) is a TV series that comes from creator Álex Pina. It debuted on May 2, 2017 on Antena 3 and stars Úrsula Corberó, Paco Tous, and Alba Flores in the lead roles. The show revolves around a mysterious man, who is known as El Profesor (which means “The Professor”) and is planning for the biggest heist in the history of crime....

SPONSORED LINKS If we think about all the things that are possible if we are ready to spend whatever money required, we shall soon find out that there is hardly anything in this world that money can’t buy. This is what the leading character of the series‘ Yellowstone’, Billionaire John Dutton, finds out when his land is encroached upon by other parties. Dutton is the patriarch of this rich American family and owns one of the largest ranches in the United States....

Netflix’s ‘Too Hot to Handle‘ can only be described as a steamy reality dating series that straddles sexuality and naughtiness at every step of the way. After all, although it follows a set of flirty singles as they attempt to build emotional connections without physical intimacy, the results are not always as expected. Casual hookups, the fear of commitment, and personal icks are just some of the things that often get in the way, as evidenced by season 3’s Georgia and Stevan....

Having relocated to Los Angeles, California, in 2001 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, Communications graduate Bridget Marquardt gradually became associated with the Playboy empire. After all, despite several attempts to be a Playmate, it wasn’t until she caught the eye of Hugh Hefner in 2002 that she got to be a part of that world, and that too, as his main girlfriend. That’s when she got her first taste of fame and, as mentioned in A&E’s ‘Secrets of Playboy,’ starred in ‘The Girls Next Door,’ so now, let’s find out more about her time since, shall we?...

Netflix’s ‘Cheer‘ is a documentary series that can only be described as gritty and inspirational, especially considering how it brings the sport of cheerleading into the spotlight by following the nation’s top programs. In other words, it delves into the skills, backgrounds, and preparations of Navarro as well as Trinity Valley Community College’s cheerleaders and coaches as they vie for the championship. Amongst them in season 2 is the ever-passionate Tumbler Cassadee Dunlap....

SPONSORED LINKS Crusade was the name given to the religious wars waged by the European Christians on the Saracens (Muslims) to take back the Holy Land (Jerusalem) from 1095-1291. This land was of crucial importance for all the three Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. There have been different interpretations and perspectives that shape the understanding of these wars. They have immensely influenced and formed the basic theme of many films made in Europe, America, and Egypt....

ABC News’ ‘Who Do You Believe?’ aims to provide the viewers with several sides of the same story, providing an insight into different true-crime cases through various perspectives. The second episode, ‘Protector vs. Predator,’ delves into the legal saga behind actor Nichelle Nichols’ conservatorship. While her son, Kyle Johnson, is now the primary caregiver, her former manager, Gilbert Bell, played a significant role in her life. So, let’s find out what happened to him then, shall we?...

Directed by Steve James, the 1994 documentary entitled ‘Hoop Dreams’ has often been labeled as one of the best films to have come out in the 1990s, and for a good reason. After all, it touches upon issues like race, socio-economic division, and values, all the while following two teens as they try to chase their dream of becoming professional basketball players. It is thus as moving as it is inspirational, particularly because the familial aspect gets added into the mix as well....

In ‘Peacemaker,’ the eponymous superhero stumbles upon an alien conspiracy while working with a group of ARGUS agents. However, a dangerous encounter in the series premiere and an ensuing chain of errors lands Peacemaker in some trouble with the law. Detective Song has been trying to track down Peacemaker and comes close to doing so in the sixth episode. However, a surprise twist alters the course of events and endangers Song’s life....

‘Nightmare Neighborhood Moms’ is a thriller movie that follows Charlotte, a divorced mother, and her daughter, Jordan, as they move into a new area. While settling in the locality, the mother-daughter duo meets their new neighbor Bonnie. While talking to other people in the area, they find out about the recent murder of Kira, a resident of the neighborhood. Jordan decides to create a neighborhood watch and gets suspicious of Bonnie’s activity....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the 2012 eponymous novel by Lawrence Osborne, ‘The Forgiven’ is a drama movie that revolves around a wealthy couple, David and Jo Henninger, who are on their way to attend an old friend’s weekend house party but get involved in an accident with a teenage boy. Directed by John Michael McDonagh, the riveting drama features brilliant performances from a talented cast ensemble comprising Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain, Matt Smith, and Ismael Kanater....

Jayne Valseca seemed to have everything she ever wanted: a loving husband, a beautiful family, and a peaceful life in a small town. However, in June 2007, her life changed forever after her husband, Eduardo Valseca, was kidnapped. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Ranch’ chronicles everything that Jayne went through to bring Eduardo back home safely while also taking care of her children and negotiating with the kidnappers. So, if you’re curious about what happened to Jayne, we’ve got you covered....

Created by Atul Mongia, ‘Mai: A Mother’s Rage’ is a Hindi-language crime thriller TV series on Netflix. It follows Sheel, a mild-mannered woman who loses her daughter Supriya to a tragic hit-and-run. Though the truck driver gets arrested and sentenced, she feels something is fishy about the whole situation and decides to investigate. Upon probing further, she uncovers the involvement of highly powerful and dangerous people. Despite the threats that lie ahead, Sheel resolves to seek justice for Supriya at any cost and sets out to eliminate the culprits....

With Netflix’s ‘How to Change Your Mind’ exploring the use of psychedelic substances in a much different light, it’s undeniable that the rigid regulations around them are gradually changing for the better. That’s because these powerful mind-affecting drugs not only have incredible spiritual as well as recreational value, but they are also reportedly doing wonders in the world of therapeutic medicine. So now, if you wish to learn more about the individual responsible for bringing forth such crucial information to the general public, journalist Michael Pollan, we’ve got the details for you....

‘Nowhere Man’ is Netflix’s first Mandarin-original, and like all other language debutante shows of the streaming service, it presents the audience with a unique story. At the centre of it is a man named Ah Quan who is convicted for the crime he didn’t commit. After spending a decade in prison, he is forced to break out of it when someone kidnaps his son and demands Quan as ransom. As he traces down the kidnappers, the secrets from the past come to light and dreadful revelations are made....