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Directed by Lee Daniels, ‘Precious’ is a drama film that follows a 16-year-old named Claireece “Precious” Jones (Gabourey Sidibe). Growing up, Precious has been subject to verbal and physical abuse by her mother, Mary (Mo’Nique). Carl, Precious’ absentee father, raped her multiple times, resulting in two pregnancies. Precious’ first child, a daughter named Mongo, lives with Precious’ grandmother Toosie (Aunt Dot), and the teenager is pregnant with her second child....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, ‘Sneakerella’ is a musical comedy film that re-imagines the well-known story of Cinderella. El is an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works in his late mother’s shoe store. He meets Kira King, the daughter of a former basketball player and sneaker tycoon, Darius King. Soon, El finds himself in love with the beautiful and confident Kira and decides to make his dreams a reality....

‘The Great Indian Murder’ combines a classic whodunnit story with the underpinnings of social commentary and tales of political corruption. The Disney+ Hotstar mystery series follows the murder of Vicky Rai, the entitled son of a powerful and corrupt politician. At the core are six eclectic suspects, each with their own incredibly diverse backstories and motives. The complexity of the Indian milieu forms the backdrop of the narrative, and a lot of the incidents that play out have a certain newsworthy feel to them, to say nothing of the political figures depicted....

Helmed by Argentinian auteur Alejandro Agresti and based on the Korean movie ‘Il Mare’ (or ‘Siworae’), the 2006 movie ‘The Lake House’ is a fantastic look at the ever-changing world around us. The heart-aching romantic story follows the unlikely liaison of Kate and Alex, who live two years apart. As the story progresses, we wonder if Alex communicates with Kate through the time machine mailbox. The story begins at the titular lake house, and the ending takes us back to the location to indicate the cyclical nature of time....

The Columbus Police Department received a frantic 911 call about an alleged domestic incident on May 11, 2019. Once first responders reached the scene, they were shocked to find paramedic Kelly Levinsohn shot to death in her own home. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Murder Tapes: Blue Nightmare’ chronicles the heinous incident and shows how the investigation led to an unusual suspect. If this case appeals to your fantasy and you want to find out where Kelly’s killer is at present, we have you covered....

Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Mami Tsumura, ‘Kotaro Lives Alone’ is a comedy anime. The show revolves around the life of a lonely 5-year old boy named Kotaro who meets and becomes friends with Shin Karino, an unsuccessful manga artist, after moving to a ramshackle apartment building. Surprisingly, the young boy is independent, and after losing his parents at such an early age, he has managed to make a living and is far more organized than his adult neighbors, who are all struggling in life....

There is no denying that the police give it their all when trying to solve a murder-for-hire plot. But sometimes, the matter can only be concluded when friends and family of the perpetrators get involved. If you’re a true crime junkie, then you’re already well-versed with this fact. In ‘Dateline: The Eastlake Conspiracy’ as well as ‘I Went Undercover: Family Business,’ a very similar quandary is discussed. So, we went on a mission to find out more about the man who was responsible for preventing the murder of David Metter, and here’s what we uncovered....

If entertainment industries around the world know anything, it is that sex sells. Unlike television, where, until the advent of streaming services, networks were reluctant to put out risqué content save for some notable exceptions, the big screen has always been the place to explore, experiment, and push the boundaries. For a filmmaker who knows what they are doing, the depiction of sex is just one puzzle piece that constitutes their film....

Styllou Pantopiou Christofi was convicted of murdering her daughter-in-law in 1954 and became the penultimate woman to be hanged in Britain. Interestingly, Christofi, a Cyprus native, faced an unrelated murder accusation back in her home country before moving to the United Kingdom in 1953. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: Broken Ties’ chronicles the gruesome murder and showcases how Christofi ended up being sentenced to death. Let’s dig into the details of this case and find out more about Christofi, shall we?...

Based on a true story, FX on Hulu’s crime series ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ revolves around the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, a Mormon mother and her daughter. Detectives Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba investigate the double homicide and find out that the murders are connected to Mormon fundamentalism. The limited series progresses through Pyre and Taba’s efforts to find the murderers within the Lafferty family. Since the show ends with the conclusion of the double murder investigation, one must be eager to know about the current whereabouts of the people involved with the same directly or indirectly....

Val Kilmer is a very talented actor who sometimes goes unnoticed because he plays a lot of supporting roles. However, his roles are often pivotal to the success of the movies and in setting up the character of the protagonist. Here is the list of top 12 movies of Val Kilmer. Batman Forever Directed by Joel Schumacher, this movie is the third installation in the Batman franchise. The plot follows Batman as he tries to stop Penguin and Riddler from controlling the minds of all residents of Gotham in an attempt to learn Batman’s identity....

‘Dark Winds’ is a crime drama that follows officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee as they solve a string of crimes. It begins with a double homicide, which calls for the involvement of the FBI. However, it looks like the Feds are more interested in catching the culprits of an armed robbery than to find out who killed two Native Americans. The show has a Western noir vibe and begins as a slow burn that quickly catches fire as the episodes roll on....

Helmed by Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, from the short story of the same name by Haruki Murakami, the road movie ‘Drive My Car’ is nothing less than a cinematic masterpiece. Actor and theatre director Yūsuke Kafuku ventures out to Hiroshima to direct a multilingual production of Anton Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ a couple of years after the death of his unfaithful wife. Despite his best interests, he is compelled to accept a reserved young woman Misaki Watari, as the chauffeur of his car....

Directed by Tarek Saleh, ‘The Contractor’ is a riveting war action movie. It follows James Harper, a Special Forces Sergeant who is involuntarily discharged from the army. On the advice of a veteran, he joins a private underground contracting organization with his friend Mike to support their families. However, when his very first overseas mission gets derailed, the former finds himself on the run from his targets as well as his recruiters....

Netflix’s ‘Trees of Peace’ is a drama film that depicts the time and situation during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Inspired by true events, the narrative documents how four women from varying backgrounds and beliefs find common ground when they are trapped during the period of ethnic violence in 1994 in Rwanda. While in hiding during the horrific genocide, the four women form an unbreakable bond of sisterhood as they fight for survival against all the odds....

‘Rebelde’ was an uber-popular Mexican telenovela that aired between 2004 and 2006, capturing many teenagers’ imagination. The series followed the lives of wealthy students at the prestigious Elite Way School, with fans really taking a liking to the music and the actors. Netflix’s reboot, ‘Rebelde,’ aims to do the same with a new cast of young kids dealing with their own travails as they find their way through life at EWS....

SPONSORED LINKS Prioress works for the Old Watch and is sent on the mission to retrieve the girls, most likely to kill them because that’s the punishment reserved for time travelers. In the end, however, Prioress flips her mission and saves them instead. Why does she do that? What’s her agenda? Let’s find out. What Does Prioress Want From Tiffany? Fighting a war that involves time travel is a very trying task....

SPONSORED LINKS The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the Atlantic Ocean after colliding with an iceberg. From the 2224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1500 died. This terrible tragedy from 1912 has fascinated storytellers ever since. One of them was James Cameron, who wrote and directed “Titanic”. The tragic love story between Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater completely conquered the public. Cameron’s incredible skills together with the amazing performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet lead the romantic drama to win eleven Academy Awards....

‘Akame ga Kill’ is a fine piece of fantasy anime. Over the course of some 30+ episodes, you develop a special connection with all the characters and feel sad when the series ends. It is a really well-crafted series with lots of action and fun. The plot follows Tatsu, who goes to Capital city in hopes of saving his starving village. He later joins forces with a vigilante group called Night Raid, whose goal is to dethrone the corrupt government....

SPONSORED LINKS Police procedural is among the most popular TV show genres of all time. There are a number of series that belong to this genre, many of which are regarded as some of the greatest shows ever. Police procedurals give us an insight into the workings of lawmen who risk their lives every single day in order to protect the common citizens. If the shows are modified a little and begin dealing with the secret service instead of policemen, the interests increase manifold because we hardly come to know anything about people who work in such capacities....