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Brandon Camp’s young adult romance movie ‘Love & Gelato’ comes off as a sweet affair filled with gooey goodness and the ambiance of a travelogue. The film follows the coming of age of 17-year-old Lina, who arrives in Tuscany despite her best intention, paying heed to her mother’s final wishes. There, she finds a family among strangers and partakes in clumsy escapades with two charming suitors. Meanwhile, Lina falls in love with Italy’s celebratory zeal, guided by her mother’s voice....

Created by Katori Hall, Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ revolves around the workers of The Pynk, a strip club located in the Mississippi city of Chucalissa. The series progresses through the personal and professional lives of the workers and their relationships with one another. The show’s enthralling storylines are set against the backdrop of Chucalissa’s fascinating nights and desolate daytimes. Since Chucalissa is a significant part of the narrative, enhancing the mystery that revolves around the characters, one must be wondering whether it is a real city located in the state of Mississippi....

‘The Wasteland’ is a horror movie that tells the story of a young boy Diego who must confront his fears and fight against a supernatural creature to protect his mother. The Spanish language movie directed by David Casademunt is an eerie tale where the supernatural meets psychology to produce an unexpected visual treat. The monster against which Diego must fight is central to the movie’s narrative, and precariously little about the evil creature simply known as the Beast is revealed....

Helmed by Ole Bornedal of ‘Nightwatch’ fame, Danish-original period piece war drama ‘The Bombardment’ creates a shock by depicting the visceral spectacle of destruction through children’s eyes. Tension arises from the very early moments as Henry sees three girls die before his eyes. Henry can’t speak from the shock, but his life picks up pace amidst uncertainties. Teaming up with Rigmor and Eva, Henry goes cake-hunting. But weather changes fast in times of crisis, and an unforeseen bombardment unveils a vision of apocalypse in a catholic church and school....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Liz Hannah & Patrick Macmanus, ‘The Girl From Plainville’ is a true-crime series based on the real-life events surrounding Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter. In July of 2014, Conrad, also known as Coco, dies by suicide at the age of 18. His girlfriend Michelle is called to court to face charges of involuntary manslaughter, given that she had encouraged Conrad to end his life. The trial gains the limelight in national media for its unique nature and gets people wondering whether telling someone to kill themselves is truly a crime or not....

More than two years after its debut in 2020, Netflix’s ‘Cheer‘ is back again with its second installment, and this time, it also delves into the incredible Trinity Valley Community College AKA Navarro’s rivals. In other words, as both squads vie for the National Cheerleading Championship, the hard work and passion of TVCC’s coaches and athletes takes center stage as well. That means we even get to see Khris Franklin in his element alongside his former and current students while he ensures that the sport benefits them all....

Netflix’s ‘D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!’ follows the accounts of the people who dedicated themselves to solving the case. They found that there were a lot of theories out and about, but only a few credible things to follow up on. The reason behind a lot of fake tips from people all over was D.B. Cooper’s sketch. His was such a common face that everyone was forced to reconsider the nature of the people around them....

Maria Edwards, who was staying as a guest at Scott Roger’s home on August 27, 2014, was startled by the sound of a gunshot from her host’s room. Although she immediately got on the phone with 911 and requested help, a second gunshot left her shocked and petrified. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Lies That Bind: Cult of Personality’ portrays how first responders arrived on the scene to find Scott shot to death while his son-in-law, Matthew Hodgkinson, lay unconscious a few feet away....

Oscar nominated for his remarkable performance in Birdman (2014), Michael Keaton nearly won the Oscar for that sublime performance. A year later he won the New York Critics Award for Best Actor in Spotlight (2015), but was snubbed by the Academy just as he was for The Founder (2016), both performances deserving of Oscar nominations. It cannot be forgotten he was once Batman (1989) for director Tim Burton, a choice that initially left fanboys howling in rage…until they saw the film....

2015 was easily one of the best years for cinema in recent times. We got to see many women-centric films and at the same time, we also had great films from every genre release that year. Romance is easily one of the most popular genres. Despite that we hardly get to see really good romantic films very often. But 2015 was an anomaly in that regard. This list of top romantic movies of 2015 proves exactly that....

Originally titled ‘Ritmo Salvaje,’ ‘Savage Rhythm’ is a dance drama series from Colombia. The Spanish-language show revolves around two groups – led by Antonia and Karina – who come from very different worlds. Antonia belongs to a privileged family but struggles as her mother disapproves of dance as a profession. On the other hand, Karina comes from a relatively modest background and belongs to a successful dance crew. As fate brings the two women together, they do their best to fulfill their dreams even though they stumble onto a dangerous path....

Rap is the genre of music that has been mired with crime and scandal more often than its counterparts. The drama and intrigue of what goes on behind the scenes of the music industry have often been the topic of movies and TV shows. Fox’s ‘Empire’ is one of the best series in this category in recent times and its huge popularity is the testimony of the effect the good music and thick plot can have on the viewers....

Based on ‘Critical Role,’ a web series in which a group of voice actors adds pizazz to the epic fantasy world of ‘Dungeons and Dragons,’ adult animated series ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ transports the viewers to a wondrous world of magic and mischief. The team of the titular heroes gears up to tackle a blue dragon of unknown origin, placing their lives at risk for some bounty. If you feel puzzled at the end of the first episode, titled ‘The Terror of Tal’Dorei – Part 1,’ let us demystify the ending for you....

Based on ‘Critical Role,’ ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ is an enthralling adult animated adventure series. Building on the world of ‘Dungeons and Dragons,’ the story follows the titular motley crew in their journey to greatness. In the third episode, ‘The Feast of Realms,’ Percy meets old familiar faces, although he is not happy to see his past acquaintances. On the other hand, Scanlan sets the stage on fire with a catchy number....

As a concept, time travel has always fascinated us. There is something about venturing beyond the constraints of time that immediately draws our attention. As there is no real-world application of it yet, we have to be satisfied by reading about it in a book or watching it in films or TV shows. In ‘The Adam Project,’ time travel serves as the core of the narrative. It teases us with the notion of speaking to our younger selves and helping them navigate through the tricky waters of life....

Tina Louise Lovato, a dedicated mother of five, was found shot to death in her residence in Colorado Springs on November 1, 1993. Police initially believed it to be death by suicide, but an autopsy determining the death as a murder changed the course of the investigation. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda: Justified’ chronicles the terrifying murder and follows the investigation that tightened the net around the killer. Let’s delve into the case files and find out where the perpetrator is at present, shall we?...

ABC News’ ‘20/20: Gone at Dawn’ brings us a missing person case that continues to baffle law enforcement officials 25 years after it occurred. Jodi Huisentruit was a news anchor for KIMT in Mason City, Iowa. She disappeared in the early hours of June 27, 1995. Initially, she’d spoken to her colleague saying she’d overslept and was running late. However, she never showed and couldn’t be reached. Eventually, the cops were called to do a welfare check, and their discoveries pointed at an abduction....

Hunter Moore founded the highly controversial site Is Anyone Up? in 2010. It let users, usually ex-lovers, post pictures of their former partners without permission. Netflix’s ‘The Most Hated Man on the Internet’ is a three-part docuseries that features Hunter’s story and how his website became a hub for revenge porn, affecting several lives in the process. So, if you’re wondering about what has become of the site since then, we’ve got you covered....

‘How We Roll’ AKA ‘Smallwood’ is a biographical comedy series that follows Tom Smallwood, who, after losing his job, takes the courageous decision to provide for his family by chasing his dream of making it as a professional bowler. This can go horribly wrong or splendidly right. Thanks to the support of his family, especially his wife Jen and his mentor Archie, he gets all the encouragement he needs to get closer to his dream....

Based on Jane Austen’s eponymous novel, ‘Persuasion’ is a romantic drama movie helmed by Carrie Cracknell that revolves around Anne Elliot, a rebellious young woman with a modern outlook on life. She lives with her snobby family and is about to face bankruptcy, and if that was not enough to make her life difficult, her life turns further upside down when the handsome Fredrick Wentworth returns to her life. Eight years ago, Anne was persuaded not to marry him and forced to send him away....