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The ninth episode of ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ brings the LA Lakers one step closer to the promised land. In the episode, titled ‘Acceptable Loss,’ Jerry Buss faces a tough challenge as he must decide between Jack McKinney and Paul Westhead as the coach to lead the Lakers to the playoffs. On the other hand, the players face a tough time after one of them is revealed as a cocaine addict....

History is the best place to turn to if you want to hear some awesome stories. Tales of courage, of devastation, of wars and love- there is nothing that hasn’t already happened before. While there are many figures who have been so outstanding that the whole world knows their name, there is a greater number of the unsung heroes who are lost in the pages, overshadowed by the achievements of others....

Since the enormous success of ‘Game of Thrones,’ sex and violence have become oft-used plot devices in medieval and fantasy settings. Scenes that involve either regularly draw attention to the projects they are part of. As a result, these scenes sometimes tend to become gratuitous, and even a show like ‘Game of Thrones’ hasn’t been able to escape this. In contrast, the creators of ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ employ a surprising amount of restraint in its first season in this regard....

SPONSORED LINKS World cinema has explored the idea of zombie invasions; movies like ‘White Zombie (1932)’ and ‘I Walked With a Zombie (1943)’ are a couple of good examples. But it was George A. Romero who established zombies as a modern genre with a strong cult following, after his 1968 indie horror flick ‘Night of the Living Dead.’ Zombies erase the lines between horror, slasher, and other gory genres. They bring everything disturbing and unsettling into one thing — the zombie apocalypse....

SPONSORED LINKS Dax Shepard reared the 2017 buddy cop comedy movie ‘CHiPs,’ based on the popular eponymous TV series that aired from 1977 to 1983. The narrative follows a rookie and a pro at the California Highway Patrol in Los Angeles in their investigation and other shenanigans. However, the rookie officer soon learns that his veteran sidekick is the FBI. 7. White Chicks (2004) Keenen Ivory Wayans helmed the cult classic con artist movie ‘White Chicks....

SPONSORED LINKS Among all the different types of shows we see on television almost every day, comedies are by far the highest in number. For a comedy series to make a mark in the market, it truly has to be very special and well-written. One such show is ‘The Detour‘. The series is created by the real-life couple Jason Jones and Samantha Bee. The story centers around a family comprising of Nate Parker, Jr....

‘The Amazing Race’ is an incredible TV show that pits teams of two against each other in a race across the world. The contestants have to navigate unknown lands, take help from natives, and take on challenges, all within a strict budget set by the show. A real test of skill, tenacity, and endurance, ‘The Amazing Race’ has enjoyed a solid viewer base since its premiere on September 5, 2001....

Netflix’s ‘Bling Empire‘ is an intriguing reality show that takes the audience through the incredible and fascinating life of several affluent Asian Americans living in Los Angeles. While cameras follow these individuals around every waking minute, we get to witness exclusive snippets from the lives of the rich and famous. Furthermore, to top it off, the show also promises a healthy dose of romance and unadulterated drama, making things even more exciting....

With Netflix’s aptly entitled ‘Lady Tamara’ giving us an inside look into the life of Spanish aristocrat and socialite Tamara Falcó, aspects like glamor, fame, as well as hard work take center stage. That’s because this reality series follows the 6th Marchioness of Griñón as she navigates not only her vibrant career but also her personal time with family and her romance with Íñigo Onieva. So now, if you wish to learn more about the latter — with a specific focus on their key experiences throughout the love affair and their current standing — we’ve got the essential details for you....

Written and directed by Jesse Harris, ‘Borrego’ is a thriller film that follows Elly, a young botanist working in a desert on the California-Mexico border. After she comes across a plane crash, Elly is held hostage by the pilot, a drug smuggler trying to deliver a package across the border. Elly must rely on her wits to survive the ordeal and escape from the smuggler named Tomas. Naturally, viewers must be curious to learn whether Elly makes it to safety and what happens to Tomas....

Daniel Calparsoro helmed the gritty and adrenaline-filled action thriller racing movie ‘Centauro,’ borrowing from the novel by Jeremie Guez. The Netflix original Spanish movie follows Rafa, a budding racer taking the fast lane to life. He has to put his hands into ice to keep the grip on the bike, but having a grip on reality seems more challenging. When the mother of his child falls into jeopardy, Rafa must venture into the underbelly of organized crime in the city of Aragon to save her....

When the investigators began looking at 12-year-old Anthony Harris as a potential suspect in a gruesome murder, his mother was understandably worried. But Cynthia Harris could only watch as her young son was taken into custody despite recanting his confession. ABC News’ ‘20/20: Gone Before The Storm’ focuses on the story behind Anthony’s wrongful conviction and the ordeal his family had to go through after that. But through it all, Cyndi stood behind her son, always believing in his innocence....

‘The Offer’ follows producer Al Ruddy as he attempts to tackle several obstacles while working on ‘The Godfather‘ directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The series is a dramatized retelling of the production of the landmark 1972 gangster film and reveals certain intimate behind-the-scenes details about ‘The Godfather.’ The eighth episode reveals an incident wherein actor Gianni Russo hits actress Talia Shire while filming an intense scene. Therefore, viewers must be curious to learn whether the show’s depiction is rooted in reality....

Set in Dublin, ‘Conversations with Friends’ is a story of love, alienation, and maturity. It predominantly follows four characters — Frances (Alison Oliver), Bobbi (Sasha Lane), Nick (Joe Alwyn), and Melissa (Jemima Kirke) — and the complex and ever-changing dynamic between them. We are first introduced to college students Frances and Bobbi. Frances writes poetry, of which Bobbi claims that she is the muse. They perform together at various venues across Dublin....

As the central Byrde family of ‘Ozark’ sinks deeper into the crime world, the next generation of criminals gradually begins to take form, making the story feel like a saga. Marty is silently proud when his son begins to launder money while in middle school. Jonah’s meteoric rise is misleadingly hidden in his quiet journey, which is often eclipsed by more pressing matters. However, as Ruth accurately goads Marty, his son will be much smarter than his dad by the time he’s Marty’s age....

Directed by Christopher Nolan, the 2017 war movie ‘Dunkirk’ is a melancholic ode to the fallacies of war. The film showcases snippets from the Dunkirk evacuation between May 26 and June 4, 1940. As an ensemble war movie, it has no leading figure. The story progresses in three story arcs. One of them follows the journey of Tommy, the sole survivor of a German ambush, from a Frech battle post to the beaches of Dunkirk, to a rescue ship, back to an abandoned trawler....

The discovery of Evelynne Derricott’s dead body at her home in October 2011 had the authorities scrambling for the killer. The beloved grandmother seemed to be the victim of an attempted burglary, but it was many years before the culprit was brought to justice. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On The Case With Paula Zahn: Hammer and Dust’ features Evelynne’s case and how DNA evidence played a crucial role in arresting the killer. So, if you’re curious to find out more, we’ve got you covered....

‘The Bubble’ follows the cast of a blockbuster film franchise as they gather to shoot the upcoming installment during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, soon the cast begins to experience challenging circumstances while being cooped up in a hotel as the studio pressures them to finish filming the project. The meta-comedy follows a film-within-film format and is directed by Judd Apatow. The movie’s premise is undoubtedly fresh and evokes memories of the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on film and television production....

As a crime drama series that follows drug dealer turned prison informant Jimmy Keene as he tries to coax a confession from a suspected serial killer, ‘Black Bird’ is as baffling as it is gripping. That’s because this Apple TV+ original not only shines a light upon their personal lives but also places a particular focus on the harrowing 1993 disappearance and death of teenager Jessica Roach. So now, if you wish to learn more about the latter — including details of her passing, the ensuing investigations, the individual responsible, and the aftermath of it all — we’ve got you covered....

Since the premiere of ‘Gaslit,’ various real-life people connected to the Watergate Scandal have been suddenly brought back to the public attention, and Judy Hoback is one of them. She first appears in episode 3, titled ‘King George.’ As Liddy destroys any evidence that links him to the Democratic National Committee break-in and the Nixon administration, Judy barges into his office to tell him that FBI agents Lano and Magallanes have come to see him....