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SPONSORED LINKS Honourable Mentions: MASH (1970); ‘O Brother, where art thou?’ (2000); ‘The Player’ (1992); ‘American Beauty’ (1999); ‘American Psycho’ (2000); ‘Tropic Thunder’ (2008); ‘Hot Fuzz’ (2007); ‘Heathers’ (1988); ‘Sunset Blvd.’ (1950); ‘Bulworth’ (1998); ‘Birdman’ (2014); ‘The Truman Show’ (1998) 10. Office Space (1999) ‘Office Space’ is a satirical take on corporate jobs. It is filled with comedic elements and satirizes the plight of employees at the firm. Tired of the ingratitude and bland nature of the job where security is not certain, three co-workers decide to rise above the system and embezzle money from their company....

The fifth episode of Apple TV+’s crime series ‘Black Bird,’ titled ‘The Place I Lie,’ follows James “Jimmy” Keene trying his best to elicit suspected serial killer Larry DeWayne Hall’s confession to killing Tricia Reitler before his cover gets blown inside Springfield. Since Jimmy fails to fulfill the demand of officer J. Carter, the latter starts to talk about the undercover criminal among Vincent “The Chin” Gigante and his men. Special Agent Lauren McCauley and police detective Brian Miller set out to find the supposed dead body of Tricia Reitler, only to discover startling evidence concerning the case of Jessica Roach....

Adaptation of the eponymous and popular South Korean series, ‘I Can See Your Voice‘ is a music-based reality series but not a regular one. The game show involves an out-of-the-box concept along with a whole lot of fun. In the show, the contestants have to identify the good singers from the bad ones. Sounds pretty easy, doesn’t it? But here’s the catch – they have to do that without hearing them sing a single note!...

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Kugane Maruyama’s Japanese light novel series of the same name, ‘Overlord‘ is an isekai fantasy anime. The show centers on Momonga, the master of the dark guild in the popular virtual reality game Yggdrasil, which is about to be shut down. However, despite the advance notice, he decides to enjoy the last few moments in the game world only to realize that he is stuck there. In order to win back his freedom and return to his real life, the protagonist embarks on the quest to control the game world that changes his life in unimaginable ways....

Netflix’s ‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ is an Israeli historical drama series that revolves around the Armoza family, depicting their lives over different generations. Told in a non-linear fashion, it follows Gabriel Armoza, his wife Rosa Armoza, and three daughters, Luna, Rivka, and Rachel. Gabriel is quite partial to his eldest daughter Luna, but his open affection for her makes his wife bitter since he has never shown her any form of love....

On March 22, 2018, a bloody and bruised Wisconsin woman named Ezra McCandless claimed to have just been viciously assaulted by her ex-lover, Alex Woodworth, on an isolated road. However, as explored on ’48 Hours: The Case Against Ezra McCandless,’ the search for Alex only uncovered his body, along with evidence that revealed she was not a victim by any means. In fact, Ezra is a cold-blooded murderer who had plotted against Alex in a twisted attempt to win back Jason Mengel, whom she’d been double-timing for months....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ follows Jerry Buss, the owner of the LA Lakers, as he tries to steer the newly acquired NBA team towards success. Over the show’s first season, Buss’ daughter, Jeanie Buss, assists Claire Rothman and works to realize her father’s grand vision for the Lakers. In contrast, Buss’ sons are primarily absent from the narrative for the most part. However, that changes in the season finale as Buss wishes to bring more family members into the new family business....

A&E’s ‘Secrets of Playboy‘ can only be described as an explosive documentary series about the realities of what went on behind the scenes at the Playboy empire created by none other than Hugh Hefner. It thus includes not just exclusive interviews with those closest to the matter, but it even utilizes archival footage and previously concealed documents to really expose the brand’s dark side. Amongst those individuals pinpointed through the same was the magazine’s photo editor Marilyn Grabowski, so now, if you’re curious to learn more about her, we’ve got the details for you....

The mysterious disappearance of Michael Snyder from his home in North Albuquerque Acres, New Mexico, remained unsolved for many years. Investigation Discovery’s ‘American Monster: Anything for You’ chronicles how an unlikely tip led to Mike’s remains, eventually leading to his wife’s arrest. However, the prosecutors had a tough job deciding what to charge the killer with. So, let’s find out how everything turned out then, shall we? How Did Mike Snyder Die?...

When Russell “Russ” Faria walked through the door of the Troy, Missouri, home he shared with his wife on December 27, 2011, he never expected that his world would turn upside down, yet it did. Not only did he find his love, Betsy Faria, lying in a pool of drying blood on their living room floor, as depicted on NBC’s ‘The Thing About Pam,’ but he also became the prime suspect of her brutal homicide....

In the seventh episode of ‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie‘ titled ‘Cultural Festival I,’ Izumi and his classmates are busy in preparation for the upcoming event. When he has to spend a few hours works working in the library on the second day of the cultural festival, Izumi meets Kamiya there, who is interested in his relationship with Shikimori. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ episode 7....

The fifth episode of ‘The Boys’ Season 3 blurs the line between heroes and villains by giving a dark turn to its characters. With the return of Soldier Boy, things get more complicated as the Boys have to carefully decide their next course of action. The events in Russia already divided them, so any decision going further needs to be well thought out. However, desperate times call for desperate measures, and Butcher makes some very questionable choices, all in the name of the greater good....

Actor Dave Franco of ‘The Disaster Artist‘ fame marks his feature directorial debut in the taut 2020 horror thriller ‘The Rental.’ The story follows four in a family going out for a vacation in a remote coastal house. Past secrets come out in the open, and the family comes on the verge of falling apart. Meanwhile, after an accidental death, they sense another presence in the house. The remoteness of the location — which stays a mystery — enhances the suspense, while the natural sound and atmosphere add a layer of ominous intrigue....

There’s no denying that individuals leading the Mormon fundamentalism lifestyle believe they’re hidden away from the heinous evils of this world, but the truth is that’s not always the case. After all, as explored in ‘Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs,’ the powerful Jeffs family men were simply notorious in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. So now, if you wish to know more about late FLDS Church president Rulon Jeffs, in particular, with a specific focus on his background and his overall net worth, we’ve got the details for you....

Written by Lena Waithe, ‘Beauty’ follows the story of a girl named Beauty, who is a musical prodigy. After preparing all her life to be a singer, she finally gets the opportunity when her father secures her a contract from a record label. Beauty’s mother, however, doesn’t yet want to let her young daughter go out into a cutthroat industry. The film focuses on this turmoil within her family, where everyone seems to be pulling her strings for their own advantage....

When the Colorado Springs police got information about a possible homicide on March 1, 1989, they wasted no time responding to the call. However, on reaching the crime scene, they found 27-year-old Timothy McClure dead, while his roommates refused to divulge any information. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Hot on The Trail: A Burning Mystery’ chronicles Timothy’s death and shows how the investigation led straight to Alonzo Teja. Let’s take a detailed look at the crime and find out where Alonzo is at present, shall we?...

‘Sister Wives‘ is an interesting show that provides a sneak peek into the lives of Kody Brown and his four wives as they deal with the issues emerging from polygamy. With the wives forming the very crux of the show, fans were quite surprised to hear rumors about one of them, Christine Brown, leaving the show. Well, let’s take a closer look and find out where Christine is as of the present, shall we?...

When state senator Fred Thomas “Tommy” Burks was found shot to death on his Cookeville, Tennessee, farm on October 19, 1998, investigators believed that the upcoming election had something to do with his death. Moreover, the news about a jilted opponent and an eyewitness account seemed to give cops the breakthrough they wanted. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Sins: No Forgiveness: The Politics of Murder’ chronicles Tommy’s brutal death and shows the investigation led straight to his rival, Byron Looper....

The MTV reality television series ‘Jersey Shore’ is one of the most eccentric cultural forays into immigrant American communities. Eight housemates live in a vacation home in coastal New Jersey, taking occasional trips to exotic locations outside the state. While creating controversies and allegations of racial stereotypes, the show became a pop culture sensation. Within its short run from 2009 to 2012, the series spawned six whole seasons, comprising 71 episodes, which ardent fans love rewatching even today....

SPONSORED LINKS Honorable Mention: ‘Love and Other Drugs’, ‘Everest’ 12. Velvet Buzzsaw Not the best of films, but ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ sure does entertain. Directed by Dan Gilroy, who also made ‘Nightcrawler’ with Jake Gyllenhaal, the film follows a frightening but hilarious plot wherein, after the death of an old artist, his paintings are discovered but they are actually alive and seek revenge on those who use the art for commercial purposes....