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‘Firestarter,’ directed by Keith Thomas, is a science fiction horror movie based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The film follows Charlie McGee, a young girl with pyrokinetic abilities who fights to protect her family while trying to evade capture by an evil government organization. In the end, Charlie secures her freedom but at great costs. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise directed towards its faithfulness to the source material....

Netflix’s teen romantic comedy movies have always enjoyed a rather large fan base and have been appreciated for conjuring up unorthodox and interesting stories. ‘Tall Girl‘ is a perfect example of such a movie as it follows sixteen-year-old high school student Jodi Kreyman(Ava Michelle). Jodi is the tallest girl at her school, with a height of 6ft and a half inches. While the unusual height makes Jodi quite insecure about herself, things turn worse when she becomes the subject of bullying in her school....

The third season of FOX’s action series ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ depicts Captain Owen Strand’s desperate attempts to be in a meaningful relationship. With the help of Mateo and Marjan, Strand starts using a dating app named Ascent and meets Catherine, Chief of Staff to the governor of Texas. They start to nurture an adorable romantic life together as they become more compatible with each other. In the eleventh episode of season 3, Catherine starts to receive threats from an anonymous enemy....

‘Peacemaker’ reaches the final part of its debut season with an action-packed penultimate episode that sees the fated confrontation between father and son. August Smith/White Dragon (Robert Patrick) faces off against his son, Christopher Smith/Peacemaker (John Cena) in the episode. In the process, Peacemaker confronts the ghost of his past and finally breaks through the trauma his father has caused him. While Peacemaker continues his journey of redemption, it seems like his father’s death will serve as an important milestone in that journey....

SPONSORED LINKS Written by Mark Williams, Brandon Reavis, and Nick May, ‘Blacklight’ is an action drama movie directed by Mark Williams. The Liam Neeson-starrer follows a freelance government fixer named Travis Block, who learns about a shadowy program run by his FBI boss that could pose a threat to ordinary people’s lives. Determined not to let innocent people suffer because of corruption and greed, Travis vows to expose the truth but ends up complicating his personal life....

SPONSORED LINKS A musical adaptation of the classic 1897 play written by Edmond Rostand, ‘Cyrano‘ is a romantic drama film set in a historic setting, which is a story about a wordsmith Cyrano, who finds his appearance unworthy of Roxanne’s love. However, that doesn’t stop him from confessing his feelings through love letters that he crafts for Roxanne, on behalf of a young man named Christian. The musical drama is a directorial work of Joe Wright that features brilliant performances from Peter Dinklage, Kelvin Harrison Junior, and Haley Bennett....

With indie director Dito Montiel at the helm, ‘Empire State’ is a charming 2013 heist movie that pays incidental homages to the genre’s classics. The story follows Chris, a resident of the suburbs of Queens, who lands a job in an armored vehicle logistics company. Shortly after joining the company, Chris gets an idea of the shady dealings of the authority, thanks to his superior Tony. However, when Tony dies in an attempted robbery and his family gets only about ten percent of the compensation, Chris takes the situation into his own hands....

‘Brazen’ follows the story of famous crime fiction writer Grace Miller who teams up with Detective Ed Jennings to solve the murder of her sister. The murder mystery movie is directed by Monika Mitchell (‘The Knight Before Christmas‘) and focuses on Grace using her experience as a writer to catch the culprit. Along the way, we learn more about Grace’s writing career and Kathleen’s secret profession. If you are wondering whether any of the elements from the narrative, such as Grace’s backstory, books, and the adult service Kathleen works for, draw inspiration from reality, we’ve got you covered!...

Created by Sayantan Mukherjee, ‘Ray’ is an anthology thriller series encompassing a wide range of themes — from revenge to greed to arrogance to obsession. The Netflix show has four episodes, each depicting a different story. Two of those, ‘Bahrupiya’ and ‘Forget Me Not,’ are directed by Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji (‘Autograph’), while Abhishek Chaubey (‘Ishqiya’) directed the episode ‘Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa,’ and Vasan Bala (‘Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota’) directed ‘Spotlight....

‘WeCrashed’ follows the audacious story of Adam Neumann, the co-founder of shared workspace company WeWork, as he builds his company into one of the most valuable enterprises in the world. The story follows his journey from being a struggling entrepreneur to becoming a larger-than-life CEO and the role played by his wife Rebekah Neumann in the whole affair. The show introduces a number of interesting characters, many of whom seem to have close real-life counterparts....

Helmed by acclaimed Turkish director Onur Saylak, the quirky family comedy series ‘Wild Abandon’ (‘Uysallar’) lends a closer look at the crisis that engulfs people as they grow past their thirties. The show probes into the life of an architect, whose midlife crisis makes him go down the vortex and back to his youthful years. He starts leading a double life as a punk rocker while his family members grapple with their respective crises....

When Lauren Kidd, a young mother, failed to attend a family gathering, worried loved ones reported her missing in October 2018. Over the next few weeks, the reason behind Lauren’s disappearance became painfully apparent, paving the way for a homicide inquiry. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Broken Heart In Broken Arrow’ delves into what happened to Lauren and who was responsible for her slaying. So, let’s dig in then, shall we? How Did Lauren Kidd Die?...

It seemed like the Staudte family kept getting hit by one tragic event after another over 14 months, starting in April 2012. After the family patriarch, Mark, passed away, the son, Shaun, died a few months later. It wasn’t until another family member was admitted to a hospital under grave circumstances that the authorities began to suspect something fishy. ABC News’ ‘20/20: Home Sweet Murder’ looks at what led to Mark and Shaun’s death and the identity of their killers that made for a shocking revelation....

SPONSORED LINKS 14. Surviving Family (2012) This film deals with a lot of things at once. There is mental illness, unresolved issues, alcoholism and suicide. Terry Malone is getting married in five days which is quite a surprise to her family. However, the family has surprises and secrets of their own as they are slowly revealed to Terry. She has to finally confront her own issues if she wants to move on....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Hiroshima Mon Amour (Hiroshima) This 1959 French film by Alain Resnais pictures two separating lovers – A French actress and a Japanese architect – having a conversation about fleeting memories and the impact of war in the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing; The film alternates between the reality and brief flashbacks (which depict sudden flashes of memories) to her haunting childhood in another city, Nevers in France. As She walks around the city,...

In November 2016, Joey Comunale’s night out in New York City, New York, started like any other. The young twenty-something was hanging out with his friends into the early morning hours, but a terrible sequence of events led to a devastating outcome. Joey’s father, Pat, learned of his son disappearing, and just days later, his worst nightmare came true when Joey was found dead. CBS News’ ’48 Hours: What Happened in the Sutton Place Apartment?...

A young college-going student’s life — with a promising basketball career — was tragically cut short after he suddenly disappeared in June 2003. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Stranger Among Us: Blood on the Court’ chronicles the story behind Patrick Dennehy’s murder and how the authorities zeroed in on the killer, thanks to a confession. So, if you’re curious about what happened to Patrick, we’ve got you covered. How Did Patrick Dennehy Die? Patrick James Dennehy was a Santa Clara, California, native....

The seventh episode of Apple TV+’s thriller series ‘Suspicion’ follows the aftermath of Sean, Aadesh, Tara, Natalie, and Walker’s arrival in New York City. Upon allowing the suspects to leave for the Big Apple, Vanessa and Anderson track them using the assistance of the NYPD. Katherine Newman loses trust in Martin and does an interview with severe repercussions, only to make matters worse. Sean leads others to Martin, which results in an astounding development....

‘The Thing About Pam’ is a crime drama series that tells the harrowing true story of how one woman, Pam, misled the investigation of a murder case in the small town of Troy, Missouri. In the second episode, Pam continues her quiet machinations as the police prepare to arrest Russ Faria for the murder of his wife, Betsy Faria. Hotshot lawyer Joel Schwartz enters the scene and prepares to fight Russ’ case in court....

‘We Own This City‘ episode 4 continues to detail the rise of corruption within the Baltimore Police Department. In the episode titled ‘Chapter Four,’ FBI Special Agent Erika Jensen continues her investigation and interrogates Gun Trace Task Force member Maurice Ward. Meanwhile, she also gathers more information about the career of Wayne Jenkins from his former partner Ryan Guinn. In the end, baffling details come to light that will make viewers question the true nature of the BPD’s cops and how corruption drives them....