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Originally titled ‘42 Días en la Oscuridad,’ Netflix’s Chilean thriller series ‘42 Days of Darkness’ centers around the disappearance of Verónica Montes under strange circumstances. Verónica’s sister Cecilia Montes and her lawyer Víctor Pizarro begin their search for Verónica, only to confront the negligence of the law enforcement and the unfavorable presence of the media. Directed by Gaspar Antillo and Claudia Huaiquimilla, the enthralling show progresses through the challenges Cecilia and Pizarro face to unravel the truth concerning the former’s sister....

The sixth season of Starz’s historical series ‘Outlander’ depicts a tumultuous phase in Claire’s life. She deals with the traumas of the atrocities she suffered upon her abduction by Lionel Brown with the help of the anesthetic she developed for her patients. Even though her married life with Jamie doesn’t get severely affected, the traumas gravely unsettle her consciousness. As the season progresses, Claire gets anxious about the Revolutionary War. Therefore, doubts have emerged among fans regarding her supposed pregnancy....

Miranda Croft, portrayed by Scottish actress Michelle Gomez, is one of the main characters in HBO Max’s dark comedy thriller series ‘The Flight Attendant.’ She is first introduced in the pilot episode, ‘In Case of Emergency.’ The protagonist, Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco), meets her during her date with Alex Sokolov (Michiel Huisman). In the following episodes, both women start to suspect the other one of killing Alex before realizing that a third person is responsible....

Netflix’s four-part docuseries ‘Meltdown: Three Mile Island’ dissects the sequence of events that led to a meltdown in the nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania. The March 1979 incident left a mark on the community and had ripple effects later on. In the show, the viewers learn of Karen Silkwood, a lab technician at a nuclear plant in Crescent, Oklahoma, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death. So, if you’re wondering what happened, here’s what we know....

Written and co-produced by D.B. Weiss of the ‘Game of Thrones’ fame and directed by Peter Sollett, ‘Metal Lords,’ as the title might suggest, is a love letter to heavy metal music. The plot revolves around best friends Kevin (Jaeden Martell) and Hunter (Adrian Greensmith), members of a fledgling metal group Skullf***er (later renamed Skullflower). Hunter, the singer and lead guitarist is clearly the more enthusiastic between the two, but Kevin becomes really invested in their band when he discovers that he has a latent talent for drumming....

As the title suggests, A&E and Lifetime’s documentary special ‘Janet Jackson’ (stylized in all caps) gives us an intimate and authentic look into who the singer-songwriter really is. It essentially explores the untold story of Janet’s life through never-before-seen footage as well as exclusive interviews in an attempt to help her gain back control of her own narrative. So now that she has opened up about everything, whether it be her past relationships or professional experiences, let’s find out more about the man she thought was “the one” for her — René Elizondo Jr....

When Laura Day brought her stepson, Taylor Syring, to a hospital, he was sadly pronounced dead. She claimed that the six-year-old drowned in the water at a local beach. While everybody initially thought it was an unfortunate accident, an investigation proved otherwise. ABC News’ ‘20/20: Wave of Deceit’ shines a light on Taylor’s murder inquiry and how Rene Ruiz, an eyewitness at the beach, provided insight into Laura’s behavior on the day of the incident....

‘Shark Tank‘ season 13 witnessed entrepreneurs Leslie Hsu and Greg Besner present their venture Sunflow, hoping for a lifechanging investment from the Sharks. An incredibly innovative take on the concept of a beach chair and accessories, the product surely warranted a second look. So, here is what we have found out about Sunflow and how it is doing today! Sunflow: Who Are They and What Do They Do? The brains behind Sunflow, Greg Besner and Leslie Hsu, are a married couple and successful entrepreneurs....

When Russian seal poacher and pirate captain Gregory Dwargstof supposedly buried 150 cans/milk canisters full of gold coins across the Alaskan wilderness in 1892, he did it for his own good. However, as carefully explored on Netflix’s ‘Pirate Gold of Adak Island,’ since he passed away mere weeks later, his estimated $365 million treasure — if it does exist — is essentially still up for grabs. The Mayor of this beautifully natural yet eerily run-down town thus recently assembled a team of elite experts to hunt for the same in a last-ditch effort to save his home from complete economic collapse....

Created by Julian Doucet, ‘The Lake’ is a comedy series that revolves around Justin, who returns to his homeland following his break-up with his long-term lover. Now, he plans to focus on things that matter, so he attempts to reconnect with his biological teenage daughter, Billie, whom he gave up for adoption. However, Justin’s plans to make some fun and lovely memories with her at the family cottage go down the drain when he finds out that his parents left it to his stepsister, Maisy-May, instead....

Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton‘ on Netflix brings to life a vibrant, candy-hued version of London high society from the 1800s, reveling in the romances and scandals of the wedding season. After following the adventures of Daphne Bridgerton, the follow-up chapter focuses on her elder brother, Anthony. However, that is but one part of the expansive character arcs and intriguing vintage-era details that have made the show so popular. Of course, what truly gives ‘Bridgerton’ its character is the exquisite setting and opulent backdrops that the characters inhabit....

Marvel Studios‘ mind-bending superhero film ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ brings back the titular Marvel Comics superhero created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko for his second solo outing. The story picks up following the character’s appearance on ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ chronicling Dr. Strange opening the doors to a multiverse yet again. When other variants of Strange appear (including the “Supreme Strange” and a zombie Strange on Earth), they pose a threat to Sanctum Sanctorum across the world and humanity....

Netflix’s ‘Sweet Magnolias’ is a romantic drama TV series based on the eponymous books by Sherryl Woods. Developed by Sheryl J. Anderson, the show revolves around Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen, three South Carolina women who form a close-knit trio known as the Sweet Magnolias. The three lifelong friends navigate the ups and downs of career, family, and relationships and have each other’s backs through thick and thin. Along the way, they learn more about love and friendship and help each other find their individual voices in the world....

A sequel to ‘On the Other Side of the Tracks,’ ‘The Takedown’ (originally titled ‘Loin du périph’) is a French comedy movie directed by Louis Leterrier. It revolves around two cops — Ousmane Diakité (Omar Sy) and François Monge (Laurent Lafitte) — who are reunited after many years. Despite their completely opposite styles, backgrounds, and careers, they have to team up once again for a new investigation. What appears to be just another drug deal turns out to be a high-level criminal case that comes with unexpected dangers....

‘Saturday Night Live’ or ‘SNL’ is a sketch comedy variety show that has paved the way for some of the most talented people within the entertainment industry. Since its premiere in 1975, the late-night television show features sketches and other bits that parody everything under the sun. Hosted weekly by a different celebrity guest, ‘SNL’ is mainly run with the help of its amazingly talented cast, brilliant writers, and an ability to poke fun without any favoritism....

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which splintered off from the Mormon Church, saw a shakeup in the leadership with Warren Jeffs taking over in 2002 after his father’s death. But in the years that followed, the authorities discovered that Warren was taking child brides and sexually assaulting them. Peacock’s ‘Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run With Warren Jeffs’ focuses on the religious sect’s history and recent developments, with Warren’s eventual conviction being a part of it....

Hailey Colton AKA Autumn Night recruits new dancers for The Pynk in Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ season 2 when Gidget and Keyshawn/Mississippi depart from the strip club. After conducting an audition, she selects Whisper, Roulette, and Big Bone as the new dancers. When Whisper and Roulette start to conquer the dance floor, Big Bone sets her sight on different things. After a brief period as a dancer, she becomes the new DJ of The Pynk....

SPONSORED LINKS Found footage films are probably the most realistic set of films, primarily because of their low budget optimization that lends them a real world look. Right from the underwhelming dialogues to the extremely close camera positioning, found footage presents a situation that you can very much relate to. A great found footage film takes a fantasized situation and makes it gripping and real, by focusing on the interaction between its characters and the environment....

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, they say. Even in cinema which follows the principle of art imitates life men are shown as the hero, champion, bread earner, the head of a family. Women on the other hand have always been the object of desire or damsel in distress or emotionally overcharged – blame it on the movies. The idea of role reversal – of presenting men from the point of view of the female gaze is a result of the changing times and filmmakers trying to push the envelope to change the prevalent archaic narrative....

Monologues are tough to write as writers can’t just go on writing the dialogue without a certain self-evaluation and caution. Giving monologues is a completely mammoth task. The entire shot depends on you; the whole team is waiting desperately to get the right take. In the midst of such pressure, there have been several occasions where actors have nailed it – especially the funny monologues – since everyone involved with the shot has to hold up their laughter....