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Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ follows the remarkable tale of a young socialite who breaks into the upper echelons of New York society and manages to convince multiple powerful people and institutions of her credibility. However, it is then gradually revealed that she is a fake even as her antics become increasingly outrageous. Created by television legend Shonda Rhimes, the drama series is based on a New York Magazine article and is well known for its intriguing true story inspiration....

Portrayed by Zoe Saldana, Laura is one of the main characters of the science-fiction action-adventure movie ‘The Adam Project.’ The film revolves around 12-year-old Adam Reed (Walker Scobell), who discovers the 42-year-old version of himself (Ryan Reynolds) in his father’s garage. Together, they embark on an incredible adventure through space and time. Laura is Big Adam’s wife. In the future, Big Adam was told that Laura died during re-entry in her time jet....

In the first episode of ‘Pivoting,’ viewers become acquainted with the lives of childhood friends Amy, Sarah, and Jodie. Each of the three women faces a different challenge in finding personal happiness. After the death of their friend Coleen, the women decide to start living on their own terms. While Sarah moves forward in life and wishes to quit her stressful job as a doctor, we learn a little about her personal life and past....

Helmed by Japanese Canadian filmmaker Randall Okita, ‘See for Me’ is a gripping home invasion thriller movie, complete with twists at every turn. The story follows Sophie, a stubborn and visually impaired athlete turned house-sitter, whose upcoming job is going to give her some trouble. Dead at night, three burglars break into the decadent chalet of Sophie’s employer. A hair-raising cat-and-mouse chase ensues when they sense Sophie’s presence in the house....

With Randall Okita at the director’s seat, the home invasion movie ‘See for Me’ stands out from its genre siblings, thanks to its enervating pace and intelligent storytelling. While cat-sitting in a mansion in the middle of nowhere, visually impaired talented skier Sophie finds herself in grave danger. Three armed robbers disturb the peace of the night. Sophie does not have much, except for her phone app and innovative thinking....

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, ‘The Hurt Locker’ is a war film that centers around an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, deployed in Iraq during the Iraq War. The film primarily follows Sergeant First Class William James (Jeremy Renner), who becomes the team’s leader when his predecessor got killed by an improvised explosive device in Baghdad. The Bigelow-directorial progresses through the psychological turmoil the team members suffer while putting their lives on the line of duty....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Dustin Lance Black, ‘Under the Banner of Heaven‘ is a true-crime series that follows Detective Jeb Pyre. A devout Mormon, Jeb has to investigate the murder of a Mormon mother and her baby daughter. However, as the involvement of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) comes to light, Jeb is forced to reevaluate his faith. With phenomenal actors such as Andrew Garfield, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sam Worthington, and Denise Gough, the show presents a grim picture of the cons of religious fervor....

‘Only Murders in the Building‘ season 2 expands from being the mystery of Bunny Folger’s death and grows to encapsulate the secrets of the Arconia and the personal battles of Charles, Mabel, and Mora. In the fourth episode, titled ‘Here’s Looking at You,’ Charles reunites with a loved one from his past. Meanwhile, Oliver comes face-to-face with a former nemesis. Simultaneously, the trio learns a secret about the Arconia that could help their investigation of Bunny’s death....

‘Pam & Tommy’ follows the tumultuous tale of the titular couple’s whirlwind romance and their leaked private tape that plays havoc on their lives. The partly comedic biographical drama series lays out the events surrounding the tape in all their chaotic glory — from the disgruntled carpenter who initially steals it from the celebrity couple’s home to the internet entrepreneur who begins streaming it online. Critics have described creator Robert Siegel’s show as an entertaining look at a pivotal intersection of the early internet, celebrity culture, and the adult entertainment industry....

Although Hulu’s ‘The Valet’ has been chalked up as a romantic comedy, its narrative courts less optimistic designations, at least until before the climax of the film. Don’t get me wrong, the humor is there, earnest in its execution and deeply embedded in almost every other scene, but there are moments when somberness and solemnity take over, elevating the film to a different level. Directed by Richard Wong, who previously helmed projects such as the 2006 musical ‘Colma: The Musical’ and the 2019 dramedy ‘Come As You Are,’ ‘The Valet’ is the English remake of the 2006 French film of the same name (‘La Doublure’)....

‘Ultraviolet’ follows the story of a young woman who joins a group of civilians who use their singular skills to solve various cold cases. The show is entertaining, engaging and, at times, funny. With the Nordic-ish texture of the series and the setting of a Polish town, it allows a fresh change from the good, old American police procedurals that you might be used to. The cases that the Violets have to solve are not just dark and demanding, but also focus on various social, political and cultural issues....

‘Under the Skin’ remains to be one of the most underrated movies of all the time. The audience response to the movie has been underwhelmingly overwhelming, so to say, and the movie has been subject to attention either for some naked encounters (guess who poses nude, several times) or to pass it as a regular “alien” movie with a lacklustre plot – perhaps for those who didn’t follow the layered premise....

Netflix’s ‘Hustle’ follows Adam Sandler’s Stanley Sugerman, a talent scout, who searches for great basketball players around the world. Despite being great at his job, what he really wants is to become an assistant coach. For someone who loves basketball so much and wants to work as a coach of an NBA team, we wonder why Stan never became a professional basketball player himself. The reason behind it becomes clear when we see that he has an injury on his left hand....

Based on the ‘Leaphorn & Chee’ book series by Tony Hillerman, ‘Dark Winds’ is a crime drama series that chronicles the cases assigned to two police officers named Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Created by Graham Roland, the thriller series revolves around the pair searching for clues in seemingly unrelated crimes in the early 1970s. At the same time, they face their past traumas, and their respective spiritual beliefs get tested....

Set in California’s Sonoma Valley, ABC’s drama series ‘Promised Land’ centers around two Latinx families fighting against one another for wealth and power. The series is an exploration of the secrets and interconnections between the two families. Along with the intriguing feud and familial tensions, the show offers incredible visual appeal through its captivating locations. From engrossing vineyards to luxurious abodes, the drama is filmed in mesmerizing sites. If you are curious about the locations that feature in the show, we are here to guide you and share everything we have found in this regard!...

‘The Real Dirty Dancing’ is a dance reality series that serves as a tribute to the iconic movie ‘Dirty Dancing.’ The original version released in Australia before being adapted into an American one, hosted by Stephen “tWitch” Boss. It entails eight celebrities to recall pivotal moments in the film by revisiting some of its most memorable locations. In hopes of becoming the next Baby and Johnny, they have to learn the most famous routines that pushed the movie towards uncontested success....

Based on a horrific true story, Lifetime’s ‘Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire’ is a true crime film directed by Nicole L. Thompson. It documents the life of the titular character, Melanie McGuire. She works as a fertility nurse and indulges in a steamy love affair with a doctor named Brad in her clinic. Her desire for starting a new life with her new lover takes over and instead of talking to Bill about it, she drugs and kills him....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ is a sports drama series that focuses on the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team as they rise to the top of the game and establish an era of dominance during the 80s. In the series, businessman Jerry Buss purchases the NBA outfit, and with help from the backroom, staff leads the team to glory. Meanwhile, on the court, players such as Norm Nixon and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar run the show for the LA Lakers....

At the start of ‘Vikings: Valhalla,’ Prince Edmund (Louis Davison) is King Aethelred II of England’s oldest surviving son and heir. He is the stepson of Emma of Normandy. Convinced by the nobles that the Norse people are too busy fighting among themselves to care about what is happening in England, Aethelred begins massacring the Vikings living in his territory. This gives King Canute of Denmark the perfect excuse to unite his people and attack England for vengeance....

NBC News’ ‘Dateline: Mystery in South Beach’ focuses on what happened to 21-year-old Wendy Trapaga in October 2002. During the early morning hours of October 14, 2002, Wendy was found bludgeoned to death in a warehouse parking lot. While the authorities suspected her husband of four days, Michel Escoto, of killing her, they didn’t have any evidence to tie him to the case. That changed with Yolanda Cerrillo, his ex-girlfriend, coming forward with information that eventually led to Michel Escoto’s conviction....