Director Andrew Dosunmu’s ‘Beauty‘ tells the story of a young black female singer in the 1980s. Beauty’s melodious singing voice earns her a recording contract that is sure to open many doors for her. However, she soon finds herself struggling to have her opinion heard due to the expectations of the industry and her family. Soon, Beauty feels like she is losing her identity and the ability to love whoever she wants freely....
As a reality competition series that pits ten incredibly skilled glassblowers against one another to shine a light upon their unique craft, ‘Blown Away’ turns up the heat in every sense of the phrase. That’s because it not only puts forth extraordinary glass art challenges at each turn but also includes the motivation of a prize package worth around $60,000 and a lifetime of bragging rights. This Marblemedia production actually premiered on Canada’s Makeful channel before it found itself a seat on Netflix’s roster, and now it’s essentially a staple of sorts for the streaming service....
‘The Dropout’ is a drama series about the life of Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried). After dropping out of Stanford, Elizabeth forms the biotech company Theranos with a grand vision to forever change the personal health landscape. However, her and her company’s efforts never come to fruition, and Theranos goes from a promising startup to an utter sham. The series also sheds light on Elizabeth’s personal life and her family. It precariously uses Elizabeth’s brother, Christian Holmes, in its narrative....
‘Bridgerton‘ follows the complicated and tumultuous matchmaking of the wedding season of Regency-era London, bringing the myriad romances and scandals to life in its signature vivid and eccentric style. Season 2 follows Viscount Anthony Bridgerton as he embarks on a search for the perfect bride, only for all his plans to fall through when he comes across Kate Sharma. Apart from the central romance, however, the show’s bewildering array of side characters and subplots form an essential part of the narrative....
SPONSORED LINKS ‘Euphoria‘ season 2 continues stirring conflict into the lives of Rue, Jules, and their friends. The episode picks up on the first day of the new semester, shortly after Fezco attacked Nate on New Year’s eve. Nate begins to fantasize about a life with Cassie while she has a breakdown about Maddy learning of her hookup with Nate. Rue and Jules’ relationship suffers after Rue becomes awkward with the introduction of her new friend, Elliott....
Directed by Christie Will Wolf, Lifetime’s ‘The Art of Passion’ is a romantic thriller movie that revolves around an ER doctor named Hope Williams. During a girls’ night out, she meets James Sosa, an accomplished artist, and despite the initial reluctance, she realizes that he might be everything she was missing in her past relationships. However, when the abusive husband of one of her injured female patients decides that Hope is the reason behind his misgivings, things turn for the worse....
Starring an unrecognizable Renée Zellweger (‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’), ‘The Thing About Pam’ is a limited crime drama series that explores the murder of Betsy Faria, along with its incredibly baffling aftermath. After all, even though there are no direct answers here, the sure thing is that this tale is full of lies, greed, deception, and cruelty that goes way beyond a mere crime of passion. So now, considering the diabolical aspects involved, if you’re curious to know exactly how much of this six-part production is based on a true story, don’t worry; we’ve got the details for you....
Netflix’s ‘Love, Death & Robots‘ opens season 3 with some familiar characters taking a stroll through post-apocalyptic Earth. Episode 1, titled ‘3 Robots: Exit Strategies,’ finds K-VRC, XBOT 4000, and 11-45-G (first seen in season 1) once again musing on the curious habits of humans, who have long since gone extinct. The trio discovers some interesting “exit strategies” employed by humans during their final days. The episode ends with a completely unexpected turn that’s probably left you with a few questions....
In the sixth episode of ‘Made in Abyss’ season 2 or ‘Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun’ titled ‘The Luring,’ Riko fails to save Nanachi, who has accepted her fate and appears to have given up all hope of freeing herself again. As she visits the village to figure out something else, Riko learns about a colossal monster that is being hunted down by the villagers. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Made in Abyss’ season 2 episode 6....
After dinner, a seemingly innocuous walk for a couple in Boonton, New Jersey, suddenly turned dangerous. Nazish Noorani was on the street with her husband and their young child when she was shot to death in August 2011. Investigation Discovery’s ‘True Conviction: A Cold-Hearted Conspiracy’ reveals how the police uncovered a terrifying plot to have Nazish killed that involved her husband. So, if you’re curious to find out more, we’ve got you covered....
‘Pivoting’ is a comedy series created by Liz Astrof that revolves around three life-long friends. The premiere episode introduces us to the friends Amy, Sarah, and Jodie, who are each being held back from living their lives to the fullest by one factor or another. After a tragic event serves as a wake-up call for the ladies, they approach life with a renewed sense of optimism and try to make the best out of each day....
Each year there are a group of films I pull off the Blu Ray shelf to watch, again, as I have been doing for as long as there has been home entertainment. They capture the magic of the season, they bring it home for me. Here is the list of funny Christmas movies that are going to warm your heart. A Christmas Carol (1951) ‘A Christmas Carol’ tops the list for me of all films about Christmas....
War is one of the most destructive and macabre innovations of man. Innocent lives are lost for the gains of few men. The idyllic lives of people get disrupted to the state of being irreparable. But war movies? They’re delightful. Over the years, they’ve made a special place in our hearts. The credit goes to auteurs like Kubrick, Spielberg, and Terence Malick in the modern era to have taken the concept of war and drawn it against intimate, moving personal stories of grief, melancholy, and loss....
‘Ray Donovan: The Movie’ opens with a mysterious briefcase doing the rounds. Seen in the possession of the titular fixer’s father, Mickey, the leatherbound case is tracked for most of the film by various members of the Donovan family, including Ray’s daughter Bridget. There is obviously something exceedingly important in the case, and Mickey’s involvement in the matter means (as it usually does) that there is something fishy about it. So what’s really in the briefcase, and who does it belong to in the first place?...
Created by Tim Schauer, Kuba Soltysiak, Erin Ehrlich, and Lauren Iungerich, ‘Boo, Bitch’ is a comedy series that revolves around a high school senior named Erika Vu. She has lived under the radar until now, mainly due to getting dissed and bullied by Riley throughout the school. However, when her best friend, Gia, convinces her to go to a grand high school party, she realizes it is high time to let go of her bashfulness and try to live feely....
There are all kinds of sacrifices that people have to make in order to give a better life to their families. In Disney+’s ‘Rise’, we see the story of a couple, Charles and Veronica Adetokunbo, who leave their home in Nigeria and travel all the way to Greece to give a better future to their children. Life in a new country comes with its own set of challenges, and the couple has to face failure and disappointment at every turn....
It’s absolutely undeniable that Netflix has raised the bar of unscripted entertainment over the years, with dating shows now being considered its forte. After all, whether it be ‘Dating Around,’ ‘Too Hot to Handle,’ or ‘The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On,’ the global streamer has essentially released one smash hit after another. The latter, in particular, is quite unique because it follows the complex journey of already established couples trying to understand if they’re ready to take the next step or not....
‘The Boys’ never ceases to surprise its audience. When you think you’ve seen the most shocking thing you could ever see, it throws something entirely different at you. Season 3 has had its fair share of weird and some utterly disgusting moments. But there are also times when the show surprises you in a way that makes you wonder how to feel about it. Something similar happens when we watch Butcher and Maeve together....
Giving us a glimpse into the African-American culture, their socio-economic conditions, and lifestyles, black shows cover a wide range of subjects. Since the breakthrough of ‘The Cosby Show,’ African American shows have come a long way. There are still some shortcomings when it comes to equal representation in the field of entertainment, but as the famous saying goes, “Something is better than nothing.” If you’re looking to explore some very interesting black tv series, then we’ve got you covered....
SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Mimi Cave, ‘Fresh’ is a black comedy thriller movie that revolves around a young woman, Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones), who hates the idea of dating and is tired of not being able to meet the right person. But then she meets a seemingly right man Steve (Sebastian Stan) at a grocery store. They start dating, and it’s all rainbows and butterflies, but only until she discovers his unusual and terrifying true nature under the facade of a gentleman....
