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Based on Marc Levy’s 1999 French novel ‘If Only It Were True,’ ‘Just Like Heaven’ is a romantic comedy movie that features the likes of Mark Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon. Directed by Mark Waters, the 2005 fantasy film centers upon a young physician, Elizabeth Masterson, working in San Francisco who puts her work before anything else. Tragically, she meets with a fatal accident and slips into a coma. Meanwhile, a landscape architect named David Abbott moves into Elizabeth’s vacant apartment on rent and falls for her ethereal form....

Featuring Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong, and Nicole Scherzinger, ‘The Masked Singer’ is a reality competition show that is based on the popular South Korean show named ‘King of Mask Singer.’ With Nick Cannon as the host, the series pits anonymous celebrity performers against one another where they get 90 seconds to impress the audience and the panelists by singing a cover song. Based on their on-stage performance, the contestants are given scores by the judges and the audiences that eventually decide their future on the show....

SPONSORED LINKS A coming of age comedy, ‘Booksmart’ follows Amy and Molly, played by Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, two graduating high school girls who plan to step out in the world to finally break all the traditional rules and party on their last day of classes. Directed by debutant Olivia Wilde and co-written by Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel and Katie Silberman, the film is a warm and fuzzy work of art chronicling the teen years....

SPONSORED LINKS Over the years, there have been a good number of movies that have tackled issues such as domestic violence and relationship abuse. Only a few, however, have managed to depict the true horrors of abusive relationships. A lot of the times, the writing lacks nuance and the actors tend to go way over-the-top. There have also been numerous films that tend to be extremely manipulative and preachy, which hampers from having a full grasp on the subject....

SPONSORED LINKS If you recently watched “The Mummy” and don’t know what to watch next, this list is for you. In this movie, English librarian Evelyn Carnahan and her brother become interested in starting an archaeological excavation at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. What they don’t know is that another group of explorers are interested and that they accidentally unleash a curse laid on the dead High Priest Imhotep. 12. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) The famous video game character comes to life in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”....

SPONSORED LINKS Success. Ambition. Passion. All good words. Right? Yes, they are good words in the right context and under the right mindset. But if they are stretched to a limit where you start using unfair means to get to the place where you want to be, the same success can result in outrageous side-effects. ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ is a film about a man so consumed with success and money that he was willing to break the laws and go to the extreme....

SPONSORED LINKS 15. Family (1976-1980) Created by American screenwriter and stage director Jay Presson Allen, ‘Family’ follows the lives of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California. Exploring the themes of the development of family bonds, joys and despairs within the family structure, ‘Family’ stars Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol and Meredith Baxter Birney as the primary Lawrence family inhabitants. A show resonating with nostalgia, ‘Family’ is certainly a great watch....

Crime shows have been around since the beginning of television. There is something special about them that grabs the attention of audiences around the world. Maybe it is the action scenes, or the three-dimensional characters, or perhaps the twists and turns of the plot. Crime shows mostly revolve around serial killers or drug dealers but they’re all stylistically and thematically different. Some lean more for drama, others for comedy, and even for romance....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. 47 Meters Down (2017) If you thought cave diving was an extreme sport then you should watch ‘47 Meters Down’. Starring Mandy Moore in the lead role, it follows the story of two sisters who decide to go cage diving. It involves them getting inside a cave that is held by a winch system as they are lowered into the sea with sharks lurking in the surroundings. Things get tricky when the winch system breaks and the sisters are trapped inside the cage on the ocean floor while their oxygen supply runs low....

TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ is an interesting reality series that follows US citizens’ lives engaged to foreign nationals. Cross-border relationships are often challenging, and it takes time to come to terms with the differences in lifestyles, habits, and cultures. However, the foreign partners come to the United States on a K-1 visa, allowing them a maximum of 90 days to get married or face deportation. Thus, it is quite exciting to witness how each pair strives to tackle their issues with the clock ticking away in the background....

‘The Old Man’ is an action-thriller series that revolves around Jeff Bridges’ Dan Chase, a former CIA operative living off the grid for several decades. However, Chase is forced to go on the run after his past mistakes catch up to him. The story is adapted from the 2017 novel of the same name penned by author Thomas Perry. The series is developed for television by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine....

In June 2019, then 17-year-old Anthony Templet shot his father, Burt, and later said it was self-defense. The ensuing investigation revealed a lot of history that seemed to explain Anthony’s behavior and his actions. Netflix’s ‘I Just Killed My Dad’ is a three-part docuseries that delves into Anthony’s life and what happened during the case. Dana Cummings, who was part of the prosecution, was featured on the show and provided an insight into how the case progressed....

Tyler Shultz is known for his role as a whistleblower who exposed the fraudulent business practices of Theranos. Shultz is the grandson of former US State Secretary George Shultz, who was also a board member at Theranos. Elizabeth Holmes formed the company after she dropped out of Stanford. However, after journalist John Carreyrou exposed the company’s fraudulent business practices through a series of reports published in The Wall Street Journal, the company came under intense scrutiny and was dissolved....

Felicity Jones is a British actress. She started her professional career at the age of just 12, appearing in ‘The Treasure Hunters’. Since then her career graph has seen a steep rise to the status of an A-lister. Her recent filmography indicates an eclectic mix of strong indies and major commercial blockbusters. Her comforting gaze and soothing voice tend to mimic a rabbit in some ways, which her fans often call her....

Just after New Year’s Day in 1981, Fred Roehler was with his wife and stepson in a dory when tragedy struck, ending with only Fred surviving. However, the authorities didn’t believe his version of the events, feeling he had something to do with their deaths. Season 2 of Pushkin Industries’ podcast ‘Lost Hills,’ hosted by Dana Goodyear, delves into this complex case and the trial that followed. So, if you’re wondering what happened to Fred, we’ve got you covered....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Barbarians’ is a German historical drama show that portrays the events in Germania during the occupation of the Roman Empire. Set in the late 9 CE, the series follows Arminius, a Roman officer who was trained by the empire after being taken hostage from his Germanic tribe. Upon his return to his homeland, Arminius is horrified by the actions of the Romans against the natives and leads a revolt against Rome....

‘The Offer,’ created by Michael Tolkin, is a biographical drama series that tells the story of the production of ‘The Godfather.’ The film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy, is based on Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel of the same name. The show details the trio’s experiences by featuring fictionalized versions of Coppola, Ruddy, and Puzo. However, the series also highlights the contribution of Ruddy’s fiercely loyal and headstrong assistant Bettye McCartt (Juno Temple)....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the eponymous book by Jenny Han, ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ is a romantic drama series that revolves around a girl and two brothers and the love triangle between them. Created by Jenny Han and Gabrielle Stanton, the coming-of-age series comprises impressive performances from a talented cast ensemble, including Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, and Jackie Chung. If the romantic show’s premise has grabbed your attention, you might be interested in knowing more about it....

When Jody Herring shot and killed social worker Lara Sobel outside the Department for Children and Families in Barre, Vermont, authorities had no idea about the three other victims connected to the crime. The bodies of sisters Rhonda and Regina Herring, as well as Jody’s aunt, Julie Falzarano, were later discovered from their Berlin, Vermont, home. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: The Blame Game’ chronicles all four murders and shows how a remorseless act fueled by fury tore a happy family apart....

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Netflix over the years, it’s that you simply can not judge a series until you actually watch it (at least for a little while) to understand its real heart. After all, that’s how originals such as ‘Nailed It!’ as well as the recent production ‘Bullsh*t The Game Show’ won us over, especially as they bring about something entirely new and unique to the table....