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When 22-year-old Jamie Fraley went missing from her Gastonia, North Carolina, home on April 8, 2008, the cops left no stones unturned in their investigation. Shortly after, detectives fixated on Ricky Simonds Sr., the father of Jamie’s fiance. Crime Junkies’ ‘Missing: Jamie Fraley’ chronicles the incident and shows how Simonds Sr. was found dead a couple of months after Jamie disappeared. Let’s delve into the details surrounding the case and find out more, shall we?...

Directed by Albert and Allen Hughes, ‘The Book of Eli’ is a post-apocalyptic action movie that tells the story of a lone survivor named Eli who traverses across the remnants of a post-war world, hoping to upend humanity’s suffering. It takes place 30 years after the disaster, and the man is on a mission to preserve a book that carries the secrets to Earth’s recovery. Besides featuring intense performances by the lead actors, Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman, ‘The Book of Eli’ does an excellent job conveying the story through its visual aesthetics....

Directed by Austin Stark, ‘The God Committee‘ is a drama movie that follows the complicated case of a heart transplant operation that goes wrong. The transplant committee that made the decision has to go through the consequences seven years later. The story then focuses on the five surgeons, Boxer, Taylor, and Gilroy, who have to wrestle with their temptations and make the right decision. ‘The God Committee’ is derived from a play of the same name by Mark St....

With the advent of streaming platforms and comic book movies at the same rate, it must be said that the dynamics of the entertainment industry have now changed forever. The over-arching narratives of comic book movies and their off-the-charts entertainment quotients have almost created a monopoly of such films when it comes to the theaters. Whereas, independent films are now mostly being released on streaming platforms. The release of ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ naturally has given birth to a new excitement among film fans and purists who care for the art form....

After a daring skyjacking in November 1971, a man who later became famous by the name of D.B. Cooper, jumped out of the plane with $200,000, never to be heard from again. Netflix’s ‘D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!’ is a four-part docuseries that delves into the story behind the hijacker’s legend and a writer’s quest to discover his real identity. While the real Cooper remained elusive, the authorities looked into several suspects along the way, including Duane Weber....

As the star of the aptly entitled ‘Young, Famous & African,’ Zari Hassan has now gone from being a successful businesswoman, a social media star, and a dedicated mother to an utter global phenomenon. After all, by letting her personality shine through in the Netflix original, she proved time and time again that she is, in fact, a “boss lady” who works hard to “acquire everything” her heart desires. So, if you’re curious to learn a bit more about her background, along with her current personal as well as professional standing, don’t worry; we’ve got the details for you....

A lot of us don’t prefer watching horror movies but when a little bit of humor is added to these, they become more watchable. Some filmmakers might even stretch the boundaries of humor in these movies by making parodies that have more of comedy and less of horror. And then there are certainly other movies that are not intended to be funny but the horror in them is so ridiculous, they leave the audience laughing out loud....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘South Park’, since its release in 1997, has garnered humongous critical acclaim for its intrinsic satire and parodying narratives. Created by A Trey Parker and Matt Stone creation, the show is replete with profanity and dark humour that satirizes a wide array of topics. It is often cited as one of the best adult animated shows and has received five Primetime Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. ‘South Park’, however, has received negative response, with many calling it out for its dark and offensive humour....

There is a scene in Michael Haneke’s ‘The White Ribbon’ where a 4-year-old kid asks his sister what death means. She replies him by saying that it simply means when a person stops living. The little kid, intrigued, now asks her how it happens and whether it would happen to everyone and does death have to do anything with his mom’s disappearance, to which his sister replies positively. The kid then throws the plate away in anger, denial and seething disbelief....

It’s impossible for any actor to consistently deliver hits after hits in their careers. Especially in today’s’ date when there are so many platforms – both legal and illegal – to watch a movie. Some films are meant for the box-office while some are for your heart and soul. When these two prerequisites meet it’s a bonus but in a year we get only a handful of such films to pick and choose from....

Sports are much more than just competitive games. Another invention that has become an inseparable part of our existence, it is impossible to imagine the world without it. Sports and games have evolved with humans and we have become more creative with time. While there are countless sports that we indulge in, there are some that have struck a strong chord. So much that when these events happen, the whole world watches....

After a day of struggling with the real world, when we get tired, a genre of cinemas comes into our rescue – Comedy. Comedy movies are like no other, tuning us to the real world, making us forget the everyday brawls and sometimes reliving us from a continued stretch of watching action and fantasy films. After all, no one can deny that where action movies are assisted by huge budgets and fantasies by superior computer graphics, comedy flicks remain to be just an amalgamation of an engaging storyline, real-life acting and a set of catchy dialogues and musical options, making them nearer and dearer to us....

In September of 1999, Aleta Diane Ray was found dead inside her home in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Although the death was considered natural at first, the police soon found traces of insulin and methamphetamine inside her, which clearly hinted at a homicide. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Lives Here: Divorce? Never. Murder? Maybe.’ chronicles the terrifying murder and shows how efficient police investigation led straight to the perpetrator and her accomplices. Let’s delve further into the details to find out more, shall we?...

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ is a reality television show that chronicles the interesting daily life of Whitney Way Thore. It follows Whitney as she embraces her attributes proudly and takes a stand for body positivity in the face of fat-shamers. She rose to fame when she decided to show her amazing dancing skills while working as an on-air producer of the radio show ‘Jared & Katie in the Morning’ on 107....

Created by Eliot Laurence, ‘Claws’ is a crime comedy-drama series about five manicurists at a salon in Florida as they switch to the world of organized crime. These women begin to launder money for a pain clinic, and with time, evolve into a fully-functional criminal empire. The aesthetically pleasing and compelling show first premiered on June 11, 2017, and has spawned a total of four entertaining seasons. Besides strong performances by the cast members, the series is lauded because of its spectacular visuals and engaging pace....

TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ is an interesting reality show that offers an authentic window into the lives of US citizens who are engaged to foreign nationals. The United States provides a K-1 visa allowing the foreign partners to arrive on US soil. But they must get married to their American counterparts within 90 days or risk being deported to their home country. Unfortunately, with most cross-border relationships, couples are forced to deal with differences in culture, habits, and lifestyle, which take time to get used to....

In ‘1883,’ the characters are constantly grappling with one dangerous situation after another. Various characters have bitten the dust since the caravan set out from Texas on their long road towards Oregon. One of the most deadly threats in the American Wild West are the bandits, and the last time the wagoners faced off against them, viewers experienced the tragic death of Ennis. Therefore, as Shea and Thomas prepare to fight another horde of outlaws in the seventh episode, viewers must be curious to find out whether the dynamic cowboy duo survives the battle....

With Castille Landon spearheading, the young adult romantic movie ‘After We Fell’ is a mesmerizing and scintillating exploration of its flawed central protagonists. Based upon the eponymous novel by Anna Todd, the story revolves around the charged and passionate affair between Tessa and Hardin. Tessa seldom feels suffocated in the relationship, thanks to Hardin’s persistently volatile personality. However, Hardin makes it up to Tessa via steamy sex sessions. Hardin rarely forgets to use protection – barring one time amidst heightened heat....

SPONSORED LINKS In the words of the Motion Picture Association, G is for ‘General Audiences’ — all ages admitted, meaning there is nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that the ratings board thinks would offend parents whose younger children view the picture. It’s requirement include that no picture should “lower the moral standards of those who see it.” 15. Mulan (1998) We start with a film that is perhaps the most underrated film on the list....

2017 might not have been a great year for movies in general, but there is no denying to the fact that it was a more than decent year for horror movies. Now that the year is about to end, we decided to dig in and list down the top 10 horror movies of 2017. Cult of Chucky This is 2017’s splendid attempt at satisfying the ‘gore – loving’ fans. ‘Cult of Chucky’ is a blood bath from the beginning till it reaches the finale stacking up corpses like there is no tomorrow....