It’s no secret that Hugh Hefner and the Playboy empire have been accused of drug use as well as abuse quite a bit over the past few decades, but the truth of this dark issue has never been fully brought to light until recently. A&E’s ‘Secrets of Playboy’ examines much more than the illusion of sexual freedom that they crafted by delving deep into matters such as the mysterious death of Bobbie Arnstein as well....
When a marriage dissolves, it has some rather far-reaching consequences. In most cases, there are divorce hearings, custody battles, and all sorts of bitterness in between. But a few people also choose to take a rather unusual and dangerous route to get rid of their spouses with the help of a murder-for-hire plot. In this article, we discuss one such case that appeared on ‘Dateline: The Eastlake Conspiracy’ as well as ID’s ‘I Went Undercover: Family Business....
‘CODA’ is a poignant drama that centers around a deaf family and their youngest member — a hearing teenager named Ruby (Emilia Jones). The film explores the complex and tight-knit family dynamic, as well their interactions with the local community. Add to this the family’s flagging fishing business and Ruby’s search for her own identity, and the film becomes a truly layered exercise in heartfelt emotional dilemmas. Packed with measured humor and tearjerking moments that never go overboard but make for an engaging watch, the story is likely lingering with you much after the credits have rolled....
Netflix’s ‘Race: Bubba Wallace’ is a six-part docuseries that chronicles the career of Bubba Wallace, the only active black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, and how he uses his platform to take a stand against racial injustice. The show also explores his unique relationship with storied NASCAR driver James Dennis Alan “Denny” Hamlin. He is both a fellow competitor on the track and the co-owner of the team Bubba races for....
Helen Wilson was a 68-year-old grandmother who loved spending her time with family. But her life came to an abrupt and brutal end in February 1985. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Beatrice Six’ delves into what happened in the aftermath of her death and how six innocent people were wrongly convicted for her murder. It was more than two decades later that the real killer was identified. So, are you wondering what exactly happened and how the killer was caught?...
‘Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman’ follows the dark story of the titular serial killer, focussing on her initial murders. As an older version of Aileen recounts from prison, we see her younger self befriend an unsuspecting family in Florida. Things go downhill pretty quickly as Aileen, who’s always had an appallingly hard life, steals from her benefactors every chance she gets. The conclusion, though expected, is suitably disturbing and morally ambiguous. Who is really at fault — society or Aileen?...
Adapted for the small screen by Michael Landon Jr., ‘When Calls the Heart’ is a popular drama TV series. Fans love the warm and welcoming residents of the frontier town Hope Valley, especially protagonist Elizabeth’s dear friend Bill Avery. He is a Mountie who comes to investigate the coal mine tragedy and becomes a crucial role in the town’s administration. But during season 9, the otherwise cautious Bill faces a sudden health scare which makes fans worry whether something unfortunate might happen to him....
Apple TV’s ‘Best Foot Forward’ is a family series that follows the life of Josh Dubin. The 12-year-old kid is looking forward to joining the middle school after being homeschooled for medical reasons. However, the transition is rough, and Josh has to figure out how to make his peers look past his prosthetic leg. Thanks to his family and friends, Josh soldiers on and lives his life in the best way he can....
HBO Max’s biographical drama series ‘Julia’ revolves around the incredibly moving life of television chef and author Julia Child, who hosted the famed and influential cooking show titled ‘The French Chef.’ The series depicts Julia’s efforts to launch her show on WGBH-TV upon overcoming the sexism of the television industry of the early 1960s. In the series, Julia appears in P. Albert Duhamel’s book review show ‘I’ve Been Reading’ to promote her cookbook ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking....
Netflix’s ‘White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch’ is a documentary that provides an insight into the fashion brand’s history and why it ultimately went downhill, all of it happening while Mike Jeffries was the CEO. Since Mike remained an intensely private person who didn’t share much about his personal life, people have naturally wondered about it. So, if you’re curious to find out more, here’s what we know....
For those who love to read fantasy series or are avid video gamers, ‘The Witcher’ is no stranger. One of the most popular fantasy figures, Geralt of Rivia is the central character of the story, and he is brought to the screen in the Netflix adaptation, starring Henry Cavill in the lead role. It follows the story of the titular character who has been trained to hunt and kill monsters. He goes around the Continent looking for something that he can kill while demanding payment from the locals in return....
As we all know by now, Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ is a documentary series that introduces us to the world of competitive cheerleading by following the top two junior college programs in the nation, particularly in season 2. In other words, apart from Navarro College, the second installment also delves into Trinity Valley Community College to emphasize their rivalry and the importance of cheer as a sport for the athletes; amongst the latter is TVCC’s AKA the Cardinals’ star Tumbler and Flyer — Jada Wooten....
‘Killing It’ is a comedy series that revolves around Craig Foster, a security guard at a bank in Miami. He has grand plans to achieve the American dream by becoming a successful entrepreneur so that he can support his pre-teen daughter, Vanessa, along with his ex-wife, Camille. Things take a wild turn when Craig meets Jillian, who introduces him to the world of state-sponsored python hunting. Created by the duo of Luke Del Tredici and Dan Goor, the sitcom first premiered in March 2022 on Peacock....
The penultimate episode of ‘Severance‘ season 1 takes viewers and Mark Scout one step closer to finding out the truth about Lumon Industries. The thriller series revolves around the employees of Lumon who have undergone a scientific procedure that separates their work and personal memories. However, much remains unknown about the mysterious giant corporation and the severance process itself. Therefore, as Mark and his colleagues discover a method to awaken their innies in the outside world, their quest for answers is about to reach fruition....
SPONSORED LINKS In the second season of ‘Star Trek: Picard,’ we will see the iconic Jean-Luc Picard and his crew travel to the past. This exciting new journey will nevertheless have high stakes. In the process, Picard will be entailed to ask for help from his friends. The dangers of the 21st century will dawn upon the team, who will have to wipe out a nefarious administration looking to oppress the residents of the planet....
The first season of ‘The Witcher’ gives us an introduction to the various characters, the good ones as well as the baddies, and sets the stage for the events of the second season. While the series stays faithful to the source material, i.e., the books, it does take the liberty to change some things in its favour. The most important of those is the timeline. Instead of going chronologically about it, the show puts all the characters front and centre, and then lets the audience figure out the chain of events....
HGTV’s ‘Married to Real Estate’ is a reality TV series that features renowned realtor and interior designer Egypt Sherrod and her builder husband, Mike Jackson. It chronicles their personal and professional lives, as they balance family responsibilities along with providing their clients with dream homes. While Egypt uses her expertise to find affordable properties in profitable locations, Mike and his team work their magic to renovate the houses with minimum resources and maximum results....
With the holidays approaching, it is important to keep ‘A Christmas Story’ in mind, for being one of the finest movies to capture the spirit of Christmas. Having released in 1983, the comedy is based on Jean Shepherd’s semi-fictional anecdotes in the 1966 book ‘In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash’, while some elements are from his 1971 book ‘Wanda Hickey’s Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters’. The basic story is a series of vignettes which is recalled by a grown-up boy, who remembers how his Christmas was when he was 9 years old....
Lifetime’s ‘If Walls Could Talk’ builds on a dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship. Mariah Murlowski helmed the mystery thriller movie, infusing it with a gripping pace. The film begins with Olivia Garland moving in with her mother, Rebecca, after her father’s decease. Rebecca claims there is a supernatural presence in the house, but Olivia does not believe her mother’s story. Reasoning that Rebecca has a psychological condition, Olivia brings in a health aide, who seems a bit too nice....
‘London Has Fallen’ is an action-thriller movie set in the city of Big Ben that becomes the target of a massive terrorist attack. Iranian-Swedish filmmaker Babak Najafi directed the movie as a straightforward action nail-biter, with epic scale and disastrous proportions. Following the death of the British Prime Minister, members of the G7 arrive in London. Secret Service Agent Mike Banning, his superior Lynne Jacobs, and others escort US president Benjamin Asher to the funeral....
