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Netflix’s ‘Beauty’ tells the story of the eponymous character, charting her struggles with her family and a secret love affair while trying to establish her career in the music industry. Written by Lena Waithe and directed by Andrew Dosunmu, the story is an intimate portrayal of relationships and how they are affected under the pressure of stardom. The focus on deeply personal issues, especially that of identity, is touched upon in a very subtle but impactful manner....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, ‘Somebody Somewhere’ is a comedy series that stars comedian Bridget Everett as Sam, a 40-year-old woman who tries to fix her life after a tragic loss. This endearing tale documents Sam’s life in Manhattan, Kansas, where she had returned a year ago to look after her medically unwell sister Holly. Besides Everett, the show also features Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy, and many more actors who make the series worth watching....

In October 2002, a seemingly distraught Michel Escoto couldn’t get a hold of his wife, Wendy Trapaga. Not too long after that, the 21-year-old was found brutally beaten to death. This led to a year-long fight for justice that ended with Michel being put on trial for murder. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: Mystery in South Beach’ delves into Wendy Trapaga’s tragic death and how the authorities solved the case. So, if you’re wondering where Michel might be today, we’ve got you covered....

Residents of Cleveland County, North Carolina, were left shocked when Myla Oaks and her husband, Jeff, were attacked by a gunman in broad daylight in January 2016. The attack resulted in Myla’s death, while Jeff managed to return from the jaws of death. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fear Thy Neighbor: Rural Madness’ chronicles the horrifying murder and shows how an efficient police investigation was able to bring the perpetrators to justice. Let’s take a detailed look at the crime and find out more, shall we?...

‘Pam & Tommy’ follows the remarkable story of a celebrity couple, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, who get married days after meeting each other. Their whirlwind romance takes a surreal turn when their disgruntled carpenter steals from them and inadvertently gets his hands on an intimate recording of the couple. Once the carpenter, Rand, comes in possession of the explosive tape, he decides to profit from it, leading to all manner of chaos....

SPONSORED LINKS Other than the breathtaking charm that Matt Bomer oozed on the screen, ‘White Collar’ also became famous for its premise comprising an FBI agent who seeks help from a convict. Though the concept per se isn’t anew, as we’ve seen such arrangements in movies, it is the humor and the sarcasm that the actors brought on to the screen that made some news. So much so that it paved the way for many other similar storylines portraying various Government agencies seeking help from convicts or criminal masterminds (either by force or by choice)....

Based on the Israeli series ‘False Flag’ by Maria Feldman and Amit Cohen, Apple TV+’s thriller series ‘Suspicion’ follows the kidnapping of Leo Newman, the son of a renowned businesswoman named Katherine Newman. Upon Leo’s abduction, five British individuals fall under the suspicion and surveillance of the FBI and the NCA. The series progresses through the attempts of the suspects to unravel the mystery behind the kidnapping to prove their innocence, all while hiding secrets about themselves from one another....

Created by Christopher Miller, ‘The Afterparty’ is an interesting crime comedy series that includes a range of sub-genres in each of its episodes. It revolves around Hillmount High School’s class of 2006 that has gathered to celebrate their fifteenth reunion. But things go sideways when their famous classmate ends up dead, and they all become murder suspects. As Detective Danner investigates each guest, different accounts of the night’s events come to the forefront....

‘The Tender Bar’ is a poignant coming of age story that follows JR as he grows up in his grandfather’s house. Raised by a single mother and regularly disappointed by an absentee father known only as “The Voice,” JR dreams of becoming a writer but doesn’t quite believe he will. His mother wants him to be a lawyer, while his Uncle Charlie, who runs the film’s namesake bar, is all about what it takes to be a man (which includes owning a car and always having “stashies” in the wallet)....

Peter Cornell is a retired professional Basketball player, realtor, and occasional actor who is best known for his impressive basketball career and featuring in Netflix’s ‘Selling Sunset.’ He was born on June 1, 1976, in San Francisco, California, to a prominent real estate family and brought up in the small town of Piedmont in the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating from the Piedmont High School in 1994, he got into Loyola Marymount University with a full basketball scholarship, thanks to his prowess in the sport....

‘The Tender Bar’ follows young JR’s journey into adolescence. Growing up, the protagonist spends his days reading in his Uncle Charlie’s bar. He eventually becomes close to the establishment’s regular clientele — a group of lovable, slightly sketchy men that are all too happy to offer the young boy life advice. Though JR eventually makes it to Yale and embarks on an earnest journey to achieve his dreams as a writer, his childhood experiences continue to mold him, and we see him repeatedly return to his Uncle Charlie’s bar, which is called The Dickens....

Apple TV+’s thriller series ‘Suspicion’ revolves around the kidnapping of Leo Newman, the son of influential businesswoman and political figure Katherine Newman. The first two episodes of the British show explore the premise of the kidnapping and the questionings of the possible suspects. While the NCA and FBI try their best to unravel the mystery behind Leo’s kidnapping, the masked kidnappers hack the audiovisual system of a Senate session and demands “truth” from Katherine Newman (Uma Thurman) in return for her son’s life....

For the Goulets, Thanksgiving in 2016 was supposed to be a happy family reunion. Alyssa Goulet and her boyfriend, Jason Almeida, were visiting her mother, Sandra Goulet, in Casco, Maine. By then, Sandra had been dealing with the fallout from her breakup with Norman Strobel. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Obsession: Dark Desires: Cabin in the Woods’ chronicles how Norman’s erratic behavior put Alyssa and Jason in the crosshairs, ending in a violent confrontation....

In the sixth season of Starz’s historical series ‘Outlander,’ Marsali confronts several predicaments that test her marriage. From Fergus’ alcoholism and his suicide attempt to the birth of Henri-Christian, Marsali deals with several challenges courageously. Even when she witnesses death at a distance, Marsali doesn’t lose her composure and displays commendable determination to move her life forward. Her aspiration to see Fergus get better partially materializes as Jamie swears to look after his adoptive son....

Starring Will Arnett, Haneefah Wood, Lilan Bowden, and Phillip Smithey, ‘Murderville’ is a murder-mystery series inspired by BBC Three’s sitcom ‘Murder in Successville.’ In each episode, Terry Seattle – a detective who investigates high stake cases – is accompanied by clueless celebrity guest stars. Since the series does not rely on scripts, the stars are required to improvise, leading to several comical situations. The absurd take on crime can be best described as a spoof of typical police procedural shows....

There is no denying the fact that a mother-daughter relationship is one of the closest bonds on earth. However, can this sacred relation be too ‘close’ at times? Well, TLC’s ‘sMothered’ is a reality TV series that highlights some of the most extreme mother-daughter relationships in different parts of the United States. The show involves different duos of mother and daughter, who are inseparable, obsessed with one another, and constantly intruding in each other’s personal lives....

Helmed by Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin in their respective directorial debut, the comedy-drama road movie ‘Dog’ chronicles a spirited adventure of a man and a dog. U.S. Army Ranger Briggs (Channing Tatum) gets the briefing on his next mission, which is a bit tricky. He has to escort Lulu, a Belgian Malinois military working dog, to her handler’s funeral, racing against time. In the sprawling journey from a military base up north in Washington to Nogales, Arizona, the duo of Briggs and Lulu form a tight-knit bond....

‘Bel-Air,’ the dramatized reimagination of the 1990s sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ revolves around Will (Jabari Banks), a gifted student-athlete. Although his mother, Viola “Vy” Smith, encourages him to expand his wings and see the world, Will is perfectly happy with his life in his neighborhood. But things change when Will gets arrested for drawing a gun on a drug dealer and gets threatened by the said drug dealer....

‘Raising Dion‘ season 2 continues Dion and Nicole’s journey beyond their epic confrontation with the Crooked Man. As Nicole shapes Dion into a capable and righteous individual, the mother-son duo faces many challenges. In the process, we meet some intriguing new characters, one of them being the charismatic and level-headed Tevin. If you are curious to learn more about the newest superhero on the block in ‘Raising Dion’ season 2, here’s everything you need to know about Tevin, including his superpowers and potential romantic future with Nicole!...

Now who doesn’t like a fair bit of escapist pleasure in their movies? While movies by themselves are a medium of escape for many, there exists a genre of films that is fantastically far removed from reality in an effort to transport viewers to a surreal or magical reality. While sci-fi and fantasy have countless overlapping themes, the one primary difference that separates the two is a touch of reality itself....