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The city of Poughkeepsie, New York, was left stunned when the Britton family, other than the daughter, Sherry, and son, Brian, were found murdered in their own home. An initial investigation made it seem like a failed robbery, but the evidence soon led the police to Sherry’s brother, Brian Britton. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Lives Here: The Horror I Don’t Remember’ chronicles the heinous murder and shows how the police were able to bring the perpetrator to justice....

The Los Angeles Lakers returning to championship-winning ways was helped in considerable part by the gameplay of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar through the 1980s. Kareem is one of the best to have ever played the sport, and his impact on the Lakers is well-chronicled in HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.’ The ten-part docuseries also delves into Kareem’s relationship with his then partner, Cheryl Pistono, who significantly impacted his life off the court....

Oklahoma native Cory Bodily disappeared on July 29, 2008, but was only reported missing several weeks later. Still, authorities and his family hoped for Cory’s safe return until a dog dug up his skull in December of the same year. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder in the Heartland: Shallow Grave’ chronicles Cory’s gruesome murder and charts out the ensuing investigation, which caught up with the killers eight years after the tragic incident. Let’s delve into the details of this case and find out where the perpetrators are at present, shall we?...

Through both E! ‘s ‘Hollywood Medium’ and Netflix’s ‘Life After Death with Tyler Henry,’ it’s evident that renowned clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry is incredibly close to his parents. After all, they’ve always been his biggest cheerleaders no matter what, standing right by his side at every step of the way to not only offer a guiding hand but also loving support. The only difference is that while his mother has been doing so publicly for years, it appears as if his father prefers to keep away from the limelight....

‘The Girl from Plainville’ delves into the “texting-suicide” case and follows the story of Roy Conrad III’s death. The first half of the show details the evolution of Conrad and Michelle’s relationship and how their conversation turned into a discussion of suicide. In the later episodes, we see Michelle on trial for her involvement in Conrad’s death. The case of Michelle Carter goes on till the season finale, giving us some interesting details....

As the title suggests, Netflix’s ‘Dream Home Makeover’ centers around interior design company owners Shea and Syd McGee as they remodel their clients’ forever homes per their own unique styles. This reality series thus incorporates everything from the couple’s undeniable skills to their familial experiences to shine a light upon both their thriving personal as well as professional partnership. The production actually took the world by storm when it first premiered on October 16, 2020, only for its sophomore season’s release on January 1, 2021, to make it a fun staple for the international streamer....

‘No Exit’ on Hulu follows a recovering drug addict named Darby, who finds herself stranded at a highway rest stop with four strangers during a blizzard. Things take an ominous turn when she realizes that a young girl is being held hostage in a van parked outside, leading Darby to concur that one of the people in the shelter is a kidnapper. Of course, our heroine has no idea just how bad things are going to get....

‘The First Lady’ on Showtime follows the stories of Michelle Obama (Viola Davis), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson) through their time in the White House and the years surrounding it. The narrative delves into the challenges and victories that each of the first ladies experiences as a result of their public position. The show fittingly depicts many of the central characters’ closest confidantes. In the section that focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt, we rarely see the legendary first lady turned human rights activist without her trusty companion, Tommy....

Created by Yago de Torres Peño, Dani del Águila, and Federico Maniá Sibona, Netflix’s ‘Fanático’ is a Spanish musical drama series that follows Lázaro, who attends a concert with his friends one fateful night. However, things take a drastic turn when the singer, Quimera, AKA Salvador, passes away while performing due to an overdose. Coincidentally, Lázaro looks similar to the late singer, thus pushing him on a journey full of fame and money....

Directed by Nicole L. Thompson (‘Blackbird’), Lifetime network’s ‘Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story’ can only be described as a thriller movie that is as confounding as it is compelling. That’s because it profiles the horrific steps a fertility nurse brazenly takes in an attempt to get rid of her husband — the father of her two children — after she falls in love with a doctor at her clinic. This tale is honestly equal parts piteous, gory, as well as haunting, so now, if you wish to learn precisely how much of it is inspired by real-life events — if at all — we’ve got the details for you....

Nikki Glaser is a famous stand-up comedian, podcast host, actress, television and talk show host, budding singer as well as a radio host. The multi-talented personality first started comedy when she was 18-years-old and has gone on to work on multiple projects over the years. Whether she’s doing stand-up tours or comedy specials or her latest stint as the host for the dating show ‘FBoy Island’, Nikki Glaser has successfully seen tremendous growth and love from fans all over the country....

Directed by Graham Moore, ‘The Outfit’ is a period gangster action-drama film. Set in 1956, the story follows Leonard Burling (Mark Rylance), a bespoke tailor, who originally used to work in the renowned Savile Row of London, but now has a modest tailor shop in one of the violent parts of Chicago. Leonard’s clientele includes various criminal elements of Windy City. Although Leonard strives to maintain a sense of serenity within the walls of his workspace, the chaos of the world beyond seeps in every time the door opens....

An ambush shooting in April 2003 resulted in the death of a successful businessman in Merrillville, Indiana. But it took the investigators about six years to finally put the culprits behind bars. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fatal Vows: Death of a Salesman’ chronicles how John Parker’s wife orchestrated a sinister plot to have him killed and had his stepchildren take part in it. So, let’s find out more about what happened then, shall we?...

Little did firefighters in Reidland, Kentucky, know about the horror awaiting them when they arrived to fight a house fire on January 17, 2014. Once the fire was subdued, firefighters entered the building to find Julie Griffith shot dead along with two of her dogs. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fatal Vows: Reduced to Ash’ draws a vivid picture of the gruesome murder and shows how the perpetrator even tried to order a hit on the lead investigator before getting caught....

Written and directed by Anna Gutto, ‘Paradise Highway’ follows the story of a woman who is tasked with delivering a girl to human traffickers in exchange for keeping her brother alive. The film tackles some very relevant themes while delivering a crime drama that culminates in a chase of cat and mouse. Morality emerges as a prominent theme as we scrutinize every character’s actions under the lens of their past trauma....

While PTSD is a very serious and life changing mental state, there’s no denying that with all the darkness and realism involved with this phenomenon, it’s an area that’s prone to cinematic exploration. World Cinema has not let go of this opportunity, as there have been more than several occasions where writers have decided to work around characters having PTSD. Certain films in the list may merely feature a character suffering from PTSD, some may be entirely based on the problem....

Netflix’s ‘Girl in the Picture’ digs into a complex crime that spans a decades-long investigation. It begins in 1990 with Tonya Hughes, who was found on the side of the road. She later died in the hospital, leaving behind her husband, Clarence Hughes, and her son, Michael. While the circumstances around Tonya’s death remained a mystery, new things came to light about her past. Four years later, the kidnapping of Michael led the investigators to find out more about Tonya and Clarence Hughes....

One of the most significant features of HBO’s science-fiction series ‘Westworld’ is its depiction of the conflicts that arise between human beings and technological advancements. Whether it be Delos’ creation of the Hosts, Engerraund Serac’s AI system Rehoboam, or Charlotte Hale’s Tower, these inventions affect human existence considerably and even succeed in being the supreme powers. Still, there is a group of people who manages to resist the potency of these inventions....

The 2022 edition of ‘Jeopardy! National College Championship’ is just around the corner. It features 36 college and university students from across the country who compete for the cash prize of $250,000. Part of the famous ‘Jeopardy!’ franchise, the general knowledge-based game show is hosted by the ‘Call Me Kat’ fame actress Mayim Bialik. The third episode of the new installment is scheduled to air on February 10, 2022. So, here is all that we know about the contestants who are set to appear in episode 3 featuring Quarterfinals 5 and 6....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ is a fictionalized retelling of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team as they overcome all the challenges in their path to becoming one of the best team’s in the NBA. The sports drama series details various on and off the court events that shaped the LA Lakers’ “Showtime” era during the 80s. The seventh episode of the series sees owner Jerry Buss growing concerned over the team’s performances under interim Head Coach Paul Westhead....