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Hulu’s crime drama miniseries ‘Candy’ follows Betty Gore’s murder and its surprising perpetrator. Set in 1980s Texas, the story introduces a young suburban mother named Betty, who is unexpectedly killed by her friend, Candy. An intriguing investigation follows the grisly crime, which is made all the more intriguing by elements of hypnotherapy and the hints of a secret affair. Despite being quite dramatic, the narrative also has the makings of a newsworthy story....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Gege Akutami’s Japanese manga series of the same name, ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ is a dark fantasy film written by Hiroshi Seko. The Sunghoo Park directorial revolves around Yuta Okkotsu, an isolated teenager with very few friends who is struggling with a curse from his late girlfriend. With no understanding of dealing with curses, he decides to isolate himself further, but his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Satoru Gojo, a man who knows where Yuta truly belongs....

Netflix’s ‘Rescued by Ruby’ is a drama movie that tells the incredible true story of Rhode Island State Police Trooper Daniel O’Neil and his dog Ruby. The Katt Shea directorial chronicles Ruby’s emotional journey from being a rescue dog who is about to be euthanized at the shelter to one of the best officers in the state’s K-9 unit with her handler. Apart from Daniel’s resilient efforts to train her, the movie also introduces the audience to Pat Inman, a shelter volunteer who saves Ruby from being euthanized and recognizes her potential....

‘Pistol’ follows the rise and fall of the iconic British punk band, the Sex Pistols, and the turbulent inner workings of the group. The story starts with Steve, the founder and vocalist turned guitarist of the band. As one would expect from the guitarist of a punk rock band, Steve lives a promiscuous life. In addition to a string of women, we also see him with a few men. A flashback also depicts Steve as a teenager getting frisky with another boy on a train....

At the age of 88, Clint Eastwood is a gift that keeps on giving. With his latest crime drama, ‘The Mule’, which he not only directed but also starred in, he gives us the story of the world’s oldest drug mule who transports cocaine for a Mexican drug cartel, as a 80 something year old Earl Stone. The movie marks Eastwood‘s first starring role in a film directed by him since his ‘Gran Torino’ which was released over a decade back in 2008....

SPONSORED LINKS Robert Schwentke’s ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ is a timeless tale of an unlikely romance, garnished with sprinkles of time travel nerdy pasta. However, in this film, based on the famous novel by Audrey Niffenegger, time travel is not caused by any intimidating time machine (imagining ‘The Fly’) but by a disorder in the protagonist. Librarian Henry has a condition where he does not experience life chronologically. He oscillates in time while his future-past wife struggles to keep the time....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Goran Stolevski, ‘You Won’t Be Alone‘ is a horror drama movie that follows a young girl who gets kidnapped one day and turned into a witch, all thanks to an ancient spirit residing in the village. For his feature film directorial debut, Goran roped in a cast of talented actors such as Noomi Rapace, Anamaria Marinca, Carloto Cotta, Alice Englert, and Sara Klimoska. Do you wish to learn more about the horror movie and watch it yourself?...

For Leonard Houda, a seemingly regular trip to the supermarket ended in his death in the parking lot. The authorities then began to look for the motivation behind such a targeted attack, leading them to a sinister murder-for-hire plot. Investigation Discovery’s ‘A Time to Kill: A Chemical Solution’ focuses on the escalating feud between Leonard and another man that eventually led to the former’s death. So, if you’re curious to find out more, we’ve got you covered....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ is probably the most Kubrickian of all Kubrick films. You can attempt an explanation to all of his other films, but no absolute one is possible for this one. It is the master’s final statement on the slumber of modern life. It’s dream-like narrative fueled by stunning visual detail, a bravura performance from Nicole Kidman and masterful use of Ligeti’s music lend the film the ability to compel the audience to get lost in it, and believe me, is it hard to recover....

The fateful night of 16th December, 2012, a horrific event conspired on the streets of Munirka, in the South District of the national capital of India; an event that sent shock waves, breaking the stupor of a nation that was until then, more or less oblivious to the ghastly truth and the sad state of affairs of the nation with respect to women’s safety. More than that, it brought to fore a sickeningly regressive state of mind, both of a vast majority of the general public, and even some of our venerated leaders and policy makers, one that screams of archaic patriarchal mindsets in blaming the victim, partially or completely for the unspeakable act of rape and violation....

After the first season of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ things are less than perfect for the eponymous family. They recover the money from Baby Billy (Walton Goggins), who survives being struck by lightning and later becomes a tent evangelist along with Tiffany. Eli (John Goodman) makes Rev. Seasons (Dermot Mulroney) the pastor at the Locust Grove branch of the Gemstone Ministries. Judy (Edi Patterson) and BJ (Tim Baltz) reunite, while Kelvin (Adam DeVine) gets Keefe back from the latter’s Satanist friends....

In May 2013, a string of brutal killings in and around Fernley, Nevada, left the residents stunned and scared. What started with the discovery of a burned pickup truck at Robert and Dorothy Pape’s garage led to their dead bodies and, ultimately, the remains of three more that were killed. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder by Numbers: Murder Calling’ focuses on how a shocking killing spree during Mother’s Day weekend in 2013 killed five people....

Season 2 episode 5 of the period drama TV series ‘Sanditon’ sees the Parkers struggling to organize their ball due to Colonel Lennox’s refusal to pay the shopkeepers’ debts. Alexander attempts to apologize to Charlotte after the events of Lady Denham’s garden party, while Captain Fraser tries convincing Alison to not leave town. At the Denham estate, Edward’s vile schemes escalate as he leaves no stone unturned to get back at Esther....

For as many films there have been about love, there have been an equal number, if not more, of them about heartbreak. Netflix’s 2019 slate of new releases seems very focused on the genre of romcom, and ‘Someone Great’ is its latest entry. It is the best way to spend your weekend if you too have met with the misfortune, or as one of the characters in the film calls it, “a blessing” of a broken heart....

In ‘Spy x Family‘ episode 4, titled ‘The Prestigious School’s Interview,’ the show focuses on the Forgers as they visit the prestigious Eden Academy for the final test. However, it soon becomes clear that the school tests the parent-student pair in unconventional manners right after they put their first step on the school’s premises. Once the interview begins behind closed doors, the Forgers face a barrage of questions that they have expected, but soon things spiral out of control....

‘The Thing About Pam‘ is a dramatized retelling of one of America’s most sensational criminal cases. It follows Pamela “Pam” Hupp (Renée Zellweger) as she tries to mislead the police investigation of her best friend, Betsy Faria’s murder. Betsy’s husband, Russ Faria, becomes the prime suspect in the case and is arrested by the police. In the third episode of the series, Russ’ trial is held, and prosecutor Leah Askey holds no punches back in having Russ sentenced to prison....

Developed by Matthew Beans, Hannah Friedman, and Sam Friedman, ‘Trolls: TrollsTopia’ is an animated kids show that begins after the events of the movie ‘Trolls World Tour.’ Poppy conducts an experiment called “TrollsTopia” in order to unite the scattered Trolls. As a result, the delegates from all Troll Tribes are invited to live in Troll Forest, hoping they move past their issues. The series serves as the second ‘Trolls’ spin-off show and is mostly derived from ‘Trolls: The Beat Goes On!...

Born as Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack on October 2, 1989, Diamond Platnumz (or Simba, or even Chibu) can only be described as a Tanzanian pop star who never shies away from who he really is. Whether it be his Ha heritage, extravagant lifestyle, womanizing ways, or mistakes, he accepts everything because he knows that living the way he wants will keep him happier in the long run. So now that Netflix’s ‘Young, Famous & African’ has introduced him to the world, let’s find out all there’s to know about his professional experiences as well as his overall net worth, shall we?...

‘The Essex Serpent’ follows Cora Seaborne, a wealthy widow who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about a mysterious serpent. The series is based on Sarah Perry’s novel of the same name and is adapted for television by Anna Symon. It is a period drama filled with mystery and suspense that takes place in the British countryside village of Aldwinter. Therefore, viewers must be curious to learn more about the exact year when the story unfolds....

Written by Matt Baker and Mark Evans, ‘Before We Die’ is a thriller drama series based on the eponymous Swedish show. The storyline follows detective Hannah Laing, who finds herself in a debilitating dilemma upon discovering that her son is working as an informant in a mysterious case about a gruesome murder. Following its premiere on Channel 4, the drama gained recognition for its quasi-European ambiance and depiction of a taut mystery....