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Inspired by a true story, HBO Max’s crime series ‘The Staircase’ centers around the murder of Kathleen Peterson, who is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her home. David Rudolf becomes the lawyer of Kathleen’s husband, Michael Peterson, who eventually gets convicted for the murder of his wife. After two rejected appeals, Rudolf decides to step down as Michael’s lawyer. In the sixth episode of the show, Rudolf informs that he is stepping down due to a personal concern, specifically for his marriage....

The thing with filmmakers is that once a formula clicks they stick to it and make dozens of uninspired sequels in the hope recreating the magic of the first one. But time and again the audiences and the box office outcomes have confirmed the fact that it doesn’t always work out. However there’s no stopping such filmmakers who want to build their careers resting on the past glory of their own work or on the work of some accomplished directors....

In a genre so densely populated with crap and clutter, it is no wonder that many diamonds in the rough sea of horror shlock are often lost to neglect. Nevertheless one sometimes manages to surface amidst the slew of terrible terrors and it often makes absolutely essential viewing for horror buffs. Below lie some works you simply have to spend a couple hours of your lives getting lost in. Here is the list of top underrated horror movies that you may not have heart about....

As a docuseries that follows diverse real-life partners as they hope to better their strained relationships with professional help, Showtime’s ‘Couples Therapy‘ is as incredibly human as it is fascinating. That’s because it stays true to its title by offering us an unflinching, visceral look into the realities of weekly counseling, with renowned psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik at the front and center. So now that we know the way it shines a light upon the importance of trust as well as communication in any bond, let’s take a look at how the four couples from season 3 are faring today, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS Diaper Odor has been a common enemy for parents worldwide. Hence, when Regina Crisci presented Diaper Dust on season 13 episode 14 of ABC’s ‘Shark Tank,’ she drew a great deal of interest. The odor eliminator is a quick and easy fix for anyone struggling to eliminate the smell of dirty diapers. Such a valuable product surely deserves a second look. Thus, we decided to jump in and find out everything there is about Diaper Dust!...

‘Iron Chef: Quest For an Iron Legend‘ is an exciting competitive cooking show that pits five stalwarts of the food industry or the Iron Chefs against promising talents who have just started making their mark. While each episode features a challenger taking on an Iron chef in a specific type of cuisine, they are graded on different aspects by world-renowned judges until a winner emerges. Ultimately, the challenger who scores the most points is given an opportunity to participate in a fierce cook-off against all five Iron Chefs and win the title of Iron Legend....

The city of Fort Worth in Texas was left petrified when 17-year-old high school junior Carla Jan Walker was kidnapped and murdered in 1974. Although Glen McCurley was looked at as a person of interest during the investigation, officers did not have enough to charge him back then. ‘Dateline: After the Dance’ chronicles the brutal murder of Carla Walker and showcases how genetic genealogy helped officers close down on Glen McCurley and shut the case several decades later....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘All Star Shore’ is a reality TV series that brings together stars of different reality shows from multiple networks to compete in a series of fun challenges against one another. The unique format of this reality show is enough to lure you into watching it as all kinds of entertaining drama ensues between the parties and competitions. If you wish to learn more about the series, you might be interested in what we have to share!...

The Polish original mystery thriller series ‘Hold Tight’ (‘Zachowaj spokój’) is an alluring concoction of mystery, social commentary, and the depiction of a youth subculture increasingly cut-off from their elders. The storyline revolves around Anna and Michal’s family, whose son Adam goes through a troubled time after the death of his best friend, Igor. When Igor’s bereaved mother, Beata, accuses Adam of being involved in her son’s death, Adam goes missing....

Set in 2050, Hulu’s sitcom ‘How I Met Your Father’ revolves around Sophie, who tells her son the story of how she met his father. Sophie’s story begins in 2022, as she encounters a group of people that turns her life around. Created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, the show progresses through Sophie’s struggles to be in a meaningful relationship and the friendships she cherishes. As her relatable experiences affect the viewers, one must be wondering whether Sophie and her adventures are rooted in reality....

Based on the 2018 book of the same name by Sarah Vaughan, ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ is a gripping thriller about entitlement, power, and consent. James Whitehouse (Rupert Friend) is a Member of Parliament and the home office minister in the Tory government led by Prime Minister Tom Southern. He studied at Oxford and was a member of the Libertine club, an all-male exclusive fraternity for Oxford students. It is there that he and Southern became close friends....

SPONSORED LINKS Jerry is the partner of the titular character (Titus Welliver) at the Hollywood homicide division of the LAPD. In many ways, Jerry is a foil for Bosch. Jerry is almost always dressed sharply while at work, whereas Bosch can’t be less bothered about his looks. While Jerry is more by the books, Bosch is relentless in pursuing justice. However, they share similar views about law and truth, which have made them such great partners....

SPONSORED LINKS Developed by Nick Santora, ‘Reacher’ tells the poignant story of a U.S. Army military veteran Jack Reacher as he gets wrongfully arrested for a crime. The crime thriller TV series is based on a collection of ‘Jack Reacher’ novels by Lee Child. The inaugural season is an adaptation of the first edition in the book series titled ‘Killing Floor,’ which kicks off at the rural Georgia town of Margrave....

Like most of the Coen brothers’ films, ‘No Country For Old Men’ (2007) is quirky and brilliant. It is slow-moving, character-driven masterpiece about nuanced but weird characters. It is indeed very violent and bloody and not always for the squeamish. It is a film that is very different from the harmless fun that ‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998) and ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ (2000) is. This is a tough, gritty story that takes time to build and is gripping with every passing moment....

In all the superhero movies, the protagonists are shown as good people who are not maligned by the incredible powers they have. They always want to stay in the shadows and only show up when the world needs saving. They might stray from the noble path sometimes, but they are inherently good and, in the end, will always do the right thing. This is a very romantic idea and, in a world full of bad people, seems rather impossible....

‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ follows the winding love story of a woman destined to marry Henry, a man who spontaneously and uncontrollably time travels. In episode 3, an elderly Clare recalls how her younger self continued to meet the time-traveling Henry while wondering if they would be married in the future. The differences between her linear timeline and Henry’s temporally muddled life become increasingly apparent, including some uncomfortable challenges and a few awkward moments....

The sixth episode of FX on Hulu’s crime series ‘Under the Banner of Heaven,’ titled ‘Revelation,’ centers around the aftermath of Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba’s encounter with Bernard Brady. The latter informs the detectives about Ron Lafferty’s visit to John Bryant’s polygamist community in Oregon and how the journey had changed him. Brady also talks to Pyre and Bill about the involvement of Prophet Onias in the activities of the School of the Prophets....

‘Phantom Thread’ follows the intricate love story of an artist and his muse and the lengths they go to in order to foster their connection. Following the eccentric dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis), the period romance drama explores his all-encompassing dedication to his craft and the havoc his muse and eventual wife, Alma (Vicky Krieps), plays on his delicately curated lifestyle. The story explores the central couple’s remarkable dynamic in detail but remains vague about their respective backgrounds and origin stories....

Created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp (who collaborated with hip-hop musician 50 Cent for the project), ‘Power‘ is a crime drama which looks at the underworld of New York from very close quarters and brings to us a fascinating tale which shows us how power struggle is both the reason behind the establishment of society and its decadence that we see around us. The story of ‘Power’ is centered upon a fearsome drug-dealer operating in New York called “Ghost” (Omari Hardwick)....

SPONSORED LINKS 2019 was always touted to be Disney’s big year. Now, we’re almost halfway through and the verdict is already bittersweet. Disney has scored; there is absolutely no doubt about that. However, most of that score comes from the MCU for which Disney is only the distributor. More than $1 Billion for ‘Captain Marvel’ and more than $2.5 Billion for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a sizeable and respectable amount by any yardstick, but where Disney seemed to be losing on was its own properties....