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Created by Raphael Montes and based on the book by Montes and Ilana Casoy, ‘Good Morning, Veronica’ (‘Bom Dia, Veronica’) is a gripping and profoundly disturbing crime thriller series that attempts to unearth the power imbalances of abusive relationships. Veronica, a small-time clerk at the Homicide department in Sao Paolo, gets plunged into a mind-boggling conspiracy as she embarks on the trail of a serial killer. The scheme, which permeates law enforcement, is also behind the wreckage of Veronica’s family....

SPONSORED LINKS A remake of the French movie ‘La Famille Bélier,’ ‘CODA‘ is a coming-of-age musical drama movie that revolves around a deaf family with Ruby being the only exception. The family runs a fishing business, which is on the brink of collapsing, while Ruby discovers her purpose in life. She dangles in between as she finds it hard to choose between her struggling family and her life aspirations. Directed by Sian Heder, the major Oscar contender ‘CODA’ features performances by Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, and Daniel Durant....

‘Slow Horses’ follows the less than stellar team of British intelligence agents relegated to the secondary branch of the MI5 based in Slough House. Led (from behind) by the unapologetically unpleasant but brilliant Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), the team is pushed into action when a young student is kidnapped by an extremist group called the “Sons of Albion.” Despite the undercurrent of signature dry British humor that makes the Apple TV+ series so entertaining, it also has a sufficiently complex plot that sometimes seems reflective of current events....

The city of Woburn in Massachusetts was left petrified when Joanne Presti and her 12-year-old daughter, Alyssa, were found murdered in January 2004. When the police arrived on the scene, they realized that Joanne was raped before being killed while Alyssa had her throat slit. Investigation Discovery’s ‘American Nightmare: Too Close to Home’ chronicles the terrifying incident and shows how brilliant police work helped authorities bring the perpetrator to justice. Let’s delve into the details of this case and find out more, shall we?...

Revolving around nine bakers as they create drastically different hyper-realistic cakes while competing against one another, Netflix’s ‘Is It Cake?’ is a cookery series unlike any other. After all, every participant here is a true professional, and the aim of the game is for them to fool the rotating roster of celebrity judges to win thousands per round, plus a $50,000 grand prize in the end. Amongst them was Jonny Manganello, who brought both his skills as well as his humorous personality to the table — so now, let’s find out everything there’s to know about him, shall we?...

Peacock’s ‘Love Island USA‘ starts off like any other dating show, with a group of single men and women mixing freely among each other. However, to survive on the show, each participant must remain paired up at all times. Interestingly, pairs can be formed based on friendship, romance, or plain convenience. Furthermore, if a contestant is caught without a partner during the many recoupling ceremonies, they are immediately sent home....

In September 1971, Maureen Farley’s battered body was found in a wooded area, leading to a search for her killer that only ended five decades later. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On The Case With Paula Zahn: The Smallest Clue’ delves into the story behind Maureen’s murder and how it was solved over 50 years later only through modern DNA technology. So, if you’re wondering what happened to her and the killer, we’ve got you covered....

Peter Tobin believed that he could escape the long reach of the law after gruesomely murdering two teenagers in 1991. However, little did he know that his inability to resist the monstrous urge of murdering would spell his doom years later in 2006. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Lives Here: Cheating Death’ chronicles Peter’s horrifying crimes and showcases how he was finally made to face justice. If this case seems intriguing, here’s what you need to know about Peter Tobin’s victims and where he is today....

‘Dirty John’ follows the story of a woman named Debra Newell whose life was upturned by the arrival of man she thought would be the love of her life. She met John Meehan through a dating site. She was cautious of Internet dating, partly because her previous relationships had ended in disaster and she didn’t know if a complete stranger she had met through a site could be trustworthy. By the time we reach the end of their story, we wish she had been more careful....

‘Rock the Block‘ is perhaps the most ambitious house renovation show on HGTV. While the channel is famous for the variety of renovation shows that it hosts, ‘Rock the Block’ takes it a step further and pits well-known house renovators against one another. They have to transform similar-looking houses within the provided budget in the same time frame as others. At the end of each season, a panel of experts appraises the houses, and the renovator whose house is valued the highest is declared the winner....

After exposing Layton’s lie, Melanie tries to convince Layton’s allies to join her in the finale episode of TNT’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Snowpiercer’ season 3. The engineer tells Ruth and Alex that she had to expose Layton for the safety of the passengers. Both of them arrange a meeting between Melanie and Layton to discuss the affair. Meanwhile, Wilford tries to establish his authority in the train upon escaping from the prison....

Dying is easy, comedy is hard it has been said. Comedy is the riskiest genre of film to create because while making it you never know if it is working until the editing room. You hope, your extincts serve you well, but you just do not know, this is where having great cinematic sense serves the director. Onstage it is easier because those around the director are watched carefully to make sure they are laughing, but a film set is very different....

‘Peacemaker’ is a superhero drama series created by James Gunn that follows the titular anti-hero on a brand new adventure after his ill-fated mission with Task Force X. The series serves as a spin-off to 2021’s ‘The Suicide Squad‘ and is the first television series set in the DCEU continuity. As fans dive back into Gunn’s glorious and heavily stylized world of action, crime, music, and espionage, a new conspiracy is unearthing itself....

If only one word can be used to describe Nina Ali, it’s dedicated; she’s a dedicated daughter, wife, mother, entrepreneur, and socialite, no matter the angle you choose to see her from. This fact is actually emphasized throughout Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai,’ her television debut, especially as she claims being a family woman is her favorite journey and greatest accomplishment. But for now, let’s delve deep into the other side of her story — her background, her professional experiences, her career trajectory, as well as her overall estimated net worth — shall we?...

Every cinephile knows what’s the best rated movie on IMDb. But have you ever wondered what makes ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ so popular? And more pertinently, what is The Shawshank Redemption about? When you ask the same question to other cinephiles, the most common answer you get is “oh, it is so cool” or “that ending, man”. But does that explain its ratings on IMDb? Probably not! Before we get into the actual reasons, I think it is important to understand its plot....

Richard Linklater’s ‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ or ‘Apollo 10½’ is a coming-of-age period science-fiction animated movie that celebrates childhood, nostalgia, the moon landing, and the lazy life in Houston suburbia. The story takes place at the height of the space race as the Americans prepare for the Apollo 11 Mission. The protagonist, Stan or Stanley (Milo Coy), is a fourth-grader. He is growing up in one of the most important eras in human history at arguably the epicenter of scientific advancements....

Based on the paralympic athlete Josh Sundquist’s autobiographical novel ‘Just Don’t Fall,’ Apple TV+’s ‘Best Foot Forward’ is a family drama series that follows a 12-year-old Josh Dubin as he finally transitions from homeschool to public school. Naturally, he is psyched to experience everything that middle school offers, be it new friends, joining clubs, or attending events. However, there is one thing in the back of his mind; he has lost his left limb due to a rare type of cancer known as Ewing’s Sarcoma....

Jeffrey Richman and Darren Star (the writer of ‘Sex and the City‘) have created a bittersweet ambiance in Netflix’s original romantic comedy series ‘Uncoupled.’ The show follows Michael, a gay man in his late-40s living a perfect life in New York. However, when his partner of 17 years leaves him without notice, Michael finds his life spiraling out of control. He suddenly finds himself in the urban jungle, single but not quite ready to mingle....

Directed by Maciej Kawulski, Netflix’s ‘How I Fell in Love with a Gangster’ is a mafia crime movie that depicts the true story of Nikodem “Nikos” Skotarczak — one of the most notorious gangsters in Polish history. Originally titled ‘Jak Pokochalam Gangstera,’ the Polish movie follows a mysterious woman as she narrates the graph of Nikos’ rise and fall, as well as his familial and romantic relationships. Starring renowned Polish actors such as Tomasz Wlosok, Antoni Królikowski, Agnieszka Grochowska, and Magdalena Lamparska, ‘How I Fell in Love with a Gangster’ is packed with stellar performances and a gripping narrative....

Director Kathryn Bigelow plunges the audiences into a war-torn Iraq in the 2008 contemporary war movie ‘The Hurt Locker.’ It follows the journey of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team as they cope with the trauma, stress, and violence of war. The movie was showered with awards and accolades, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Bigelow also had the fortune to be the first woman director ever to win an Academy Award....