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Based on a true story, ABC’s historical series ‘Women of the Movement’ centers around the abduction and murder of Emmett Till, a fourteen-year-old African American boy who visits his mother’s uncle’s house in Money, Mississippi. Created by Marissa Jo Cerar, the limited series follows the events that result in Emmett’s murder and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley’s efforts to bring the murderers to justice. As the show opens a window to the horrifying past of racial tensions and persecution of African Americans through Emmett’s murder, the viewers must be getting curious about the actual murderers of Emmett and the premise of his death....

Barbara Lewis was a well-respected teacher when a horrific incident changed her life forever. One afternoon in December 1993, a casual sip from her water bottle at the school she worked at soon became life-threatening for her. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda: After School Special’ focuses on who was responsible for this turn of events. While Barbara survived what turned out to be poisoning, she had to deal with lingering after-effects....

Nothing goes as planned in Charlie McDowell’s indie home invasion movie ‘Windfall.’ A burglar named Nobody has broken into the vacation house of a teach industry tycoon, hoping to find the secret stash. Meanwhile, the CEO and Wife arrive for a spontaneous retreat at the chalet. After grabbing the expensive Rolex watch that belongs to the CEO, Nobody is about to run away. However, the problem arises when the Wife discovers Nobody, and now he cannot let them leave....

Netflix’s ‘Yaksha: Ruthless Operations’ follows an unsuspecting prosecutor named Ji-Hoon who finds himself in the middle of a frantic multi-country spy war. Tasked with following the renegade spy known as Yaksha, Ji-Hoon slowly uncovers an explosive plot with far-reaching repercussions. The South Korean spy action thriller directed by Hyeon Na has piqued the interest of audiences with its twisting plot and swift action, as well as the cast’s strong performances. The film’s ending is also fittingly complex and leaves some intriguing plot lines open....

SPONSORED LINKS Television has seen a marked jump in quality in recent years, bashing the age-old mindset of television playing second fiddle to the big screen. But not anymore. Now, television sees a level of production hitherto unseen before. From rooted crime shows to epic fantasies riddled with magical creatures, television has it all. And perhaps no-show has influenced the modern viewer more than ‘Game of Thrones’ (GoT). Certainly the most famous fantasy show of all time, ‘GoT’ is a rollercoaster ride of action, intrigue, deception, love, and war....

SPONSORED LINKS Police procedurals are among the most popular TV show genres and have seen a number of variations over the years. However, the basic plotline of such shows remains the same. They usually center around a group of police officials who take on challenging cases one after the other and try their level best to get to the bottom of the crime and nail the criminal in the process. Among the many police procedural shows we’ve seen over the years, ‘NCIS‘ remains one of the most popular....

SPONSORED LINKS 9. Unforgettable (2011-2014) This show centers around a character called Carrie Wells. She is a former police detective and also suffers from a special condition called hyperthymesia. This condition gives one a memory to vividly recall anything that has happened in the past. Lieutenant Al Burns is another important character in the show. He previously dated Wells, and the two were also partners on the job. Though Wells can remember almost everything that has happened in her life, she cannot remember details of the day her sister passed away....

Showtime’s ‘Super Pumped‘ follows the remarkable journey of the ride-sharing company Uber and its dogged CEO Travis Kalanick, who seems ready to go to any lengths to take his company to the next level. The ambitious crew working at the young company during its turbulent early days make for some intriguing characters. Apart from Kalanick and his trusty advisor Emil Michael, our attention is drawn to another driven employee, Austin Geidt (essayed by Kerry Bishé), who the CEO proudly describes as “our boots on the ground....

A standalone sequel to ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ Hulu’s sitcom ‘How I Met Your Father’ revolves around the life of Sophie, a photographer who navigates her relationships and career while living in New York City. It progresses through Sophie’s attempts to find the true love of her life while dealing with the emotional conflicts that are related to her childhood. Created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, the show originally released in January 2022....

SPONSORED LINKS Hrithik Roshan. The man often referred to as the ‘Greek God’ of India, is also eponymous with a body that is sculpted by the hand in high heavens to say the least, looks that make the sternest of hearts swoon, dance moves that electrifying, you can only awe at the ease with which he moves, and acting skills that have won over both classes and masses. I’d say the man is a complete package, but you already know that....

SPONSORED LINKS Featuring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, and Lucie Arnaz, ‘Lucy and Desi’ is a documentary that brings an intimate account of the relationship shared by the titular power couple. While the unlikely partnership of the iconic duo was rife with societal and personal challenges, Lucy and Desi put everything on the line to be with each other. The Amy Poehler directorial sheds light on their love story and career journeys using archival footage and interviews with people close to them, including their children....

In November 2014, a brazen attack at a household in Cleveland, Ohio, left Michael Days fighting for his life. As the authorities worked to find out what happened, they uncovered a shocking plot to have him killed. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Calls: Silent Witness’ focuses on why Michael was dead and how the person closest to him was responsible. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we? How Did Michael Days Die?...

‘Ray Donovan: The Movie’ picks up from the popular Showtime crime drama series of the same name and follows the titular fixer (Liev Schreiber) on a deeply personal mission, which might just be his last. Even as Ray grapples with his father’s constant search for a quick buck, the story, through flashbacks, shows us a pivotal moment between father and son. Co-written and directed by David Hollander (who is also the series showrunner), the film has been long-awaited by fans of the series and is lauded as a fitting sendoff to Ray Donovan....

You may have seen all the home invasion movies out there. However, Randall Okita’s second feature, ‘See for Me’ (also titled ‘Mira por mí’), still packs enough surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat. The hackneyed tropes are eschewed in favor of a remarkably refreshing story, filled with twists, turns, and flesh-and-bone characters. Set in the backdrop of ice-cold mountains, the spine-chilling story follows Sophie, a pro skier turned house sitter with palpable kleptomania....

A snowflake is generally a young adult who is spoilt and easily offended by things. Netflix takes this into consideration as the survival reality show ‘Snowflake Mountain’ revolves around a group of wealthy young adults whose families are tired of their “hopelessly entitled” nature. Thus, as a last resort, the family members contact survivalists Matt Tate and Joel Graves, who trick the participants into believing they are about to stay at a 5-star resort where they’ll star in a reality show....

SPONSORED LINKS Stanley Kubrick is considered by most audiences and film critics around the globe to be one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. He only made 13 films in his nearly 46-year long career. He was compulsive, mostly exercising full creative control over his films to an extent where they look, sound and feel completely different and a single man’s vision by all means. But every film is a different genre, a different period and bears literally no similarity to the other films in his oeuvre, in terms of the worlds inhabited by the characters....

SPONSORED LINKS Television has always reinvented itself with newer varieties of shows, but the survival TV shows are a special breed. People here take on real life-threatening challenges and survive the most perilous terrains known to man. These show hosts and participants put themselves in danger, film everything, and somehow manage to come out alive. Here is the list of top TV survival shows that have thrilled and mesmerized audiences and we should check them out as well....

As a dating reality series that is as romantic as it is different, Netflix’s ‘The Future Diary’ is back again with its sophomore installment; and this time, it’s even bigger and better than before. After all, it follows the intertwined journey of three individuals (rather than two) before ultimately reaching a point where they have to choose between potential lasting friendship or true love. Amongst them is none other than Moka Nozoe — the only woman in the trio — so now, if you wish to learn more about her background, career, as well as life experiences, we’ve got you covered....

‘WeCrashed’ episode 6 finds Adam and Rebekah Neumann feeling the pressures of their opulent lifestyle and callous, self-serving decisions. While Adam is increasingly scrutinized by WeWork investor Benchmark Capital’s no-nonsense partner Cameron Lautner, Rebekah delves into a side project to create an education branch of the company. With the threat of losing his position as CEO looking like a distinct possibility, Adam turns to his billionaire enabler Masayoshi Son (affectionately called Masa) of SoftBank, with an audacious deal....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Terminal List’ is a show that encompasses multiple genres, including military fiction, action, thriller, conspiracy, and revenge saga. The plot predominantly revolves around the Navy SEAL platoon commander James Reece (Chris Pratt), who loses almost his entire team in a disastrous mission. The only remaining member beside Reece seemingly commits suicide. Reece starts having recurring headaches and hallucinations, and masked assassins kill his wife and daughter. This leads him to seek out those responsible and kill them....