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‘Shining Girls’ is a thriller series that revolves around Kirby Mazrachi (Elisabeth Moss), an aggravated assault survivor dealing with trauma caused by the violent experience in her past. When another woman is murdered similarly, Kirby realizes that the killer is still at large and targeting other women. Kirby teams up with washed-out crime reporter Dan Velazquez to find the killer. The series is based on Lauren Beukes’ 2013 novel ‘The Shining Girls’ and created for television by Silka Luisa....

Steven Clayton was found dead by his wife in their lavish residence. While his death seemed to be from natural causes, an autopsy soon revealed that the death was all but natural. The investigation took a turn when Clayton’s wife, Lana, came forward with an interesting confession after her arrest. Investigation Discovery’s ‘American Monster’ unravels the mysterious death of Steven Clayton in an episode titled ‘Everyone’s Favorite Uncle.’ If you are wondering about the events that transpired in the case, we have the answers for you....

‘Once more into the fray. Into the last good fight, I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day.’ Liam Neeson’s John Ottway recites these four lines just before charging forward against his opponent, the Alpha Wolf for mano-a-mano combat in the climax sequence of the movie ‘The Grey.’ From a flashing memory of Ottway, we learn that its poem written by his deceased father when he was a boy....

SPONSORED LINKS In the midseason finale of ‘The Walking Dead‘ season 11, we get to witness a surprising yet suspenseful turn of events. Daryl’s undercover mission with the Reapers finally concludes in a dramatic way, while Negan, Elijah, Maggie, and Father Gabriel do their best to try and finish the Reapers for good. Also, Alexandria sees a tumultuous storm, which leaves almost every character in unexpected danger. All in all, the episode is emotional and action-packed, but it leaves the audience in suspense and excitement for the next part of the season....

Indian weddings are famous worldwide for their unique and shiny charm, but the effort behind bringing the bride and groom to such unions is just as fascinating. Created by Smriti Mundhra, Netflix’s ‘Indian Matchmaking‘ is an Indian reality series that follows Sima Taparia, a marriage consultant from Mumbai, India. Interestingly, the country’s widespread culture of arranged marriages and the heavy involvement of families might surprise some Western viewers. Through the show, the audience witnesses the take of the modern generation on the process, as well as why many young Indians opt for arranged marriages....

Based on the truth and lies of Clark Olofsson’s autobiography, ‘Clark’ is a Swedish crime drama series that documents the story of the titular character, who is considered Sweden’s most controversial and notorious gangster. The narrative includes Clark’s journey from the 1960s to the present day. Clark is the one who gave rise to the term “Stockholm Syndrome,” thanks to his ability to make his victims fall in love with him....

Directed by Akin Omotoso, ‘Rise’ (originally titled ‘Greek Freak’) is a biographical sports drama movie based on the inspiring journey of three brothers‘ rise to success within the NBA (National Basketball Association). The story revolves around the Antetokounmpo family, especially the three brothers, as they shift to a new country in order to improve their life. The parents — Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo — struggle to support themselves and their five children while they all work together to sell souvenirs to the tourists in the new city....

‘Gentleman Jack‘ season 2 focuses on Anne Lister adjusting to married life with Ann Walker and taking charge of business affairs in Halifax. While she is happy with her new beginnings, she is still unable to let go of her memories with her former flame Mariana Lawton. As Anne keeps revisiting the past, her relationship with Ann starts getting jeopardized. On the other hand, Mariana too finds it hard to accept Anne’s marriage and constantly begs her to come back....

Playing a Television villain isn’t an easy job. Being loathed and abhorred by millions of people you have never met, for just being good at what you do is a challenging task. For the hero, or the protagonist to function, there must be an anti-hero or an antagonist who is upto the task. Fortunately, we have been blessed with some pretty awesome dudes over the years, who have earned our disdain with effortless and charming ease....

SPONSORED LINKS In 2015, very famous English novelist Alex Garland made his directorial debut with this cool looking sci-fi psychological thriller film ‘Ex Machina’. The plot deals with Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a 26-year-old programmer who while working at the world’s largest internet company wins a code writing competition and as a result is invited to spend a week at the private mountain estate of the company’s reclusive CEO Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac)....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley, ‘Big Hero 6: The Series’ is a Disney animated superhero show, adapted from the original Disney movie, ‘Big Hero 6’, which is again inspired by the eponymous Marvel Comics franchise. The show is a prequel to the film. It chronicles the adventures of a tech geek, the 14-year-old Hiro Hamada, and his robot partner Baymax, which was made by Hiro’s deceased brother Tadashi....

Being a person of faith can be troublesome in these times. The world is in a lot of turmoil and many bad things are happening around us. In such times, one is often forced to wonder if there is any meaning behind holding on to something that might not even exist. If your faith hasn’t been tested yet, then you haven’t been on it for a long time. While the ones who have only recently begun to tread this path might be wavered by the suspicions, an experienced person knows that these are the times when you should continue to flame the fire of faith and hope....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Lisey’s Story (2010) Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain directed, with Stephen King creating the adaptation of ‘Lisey’s Story,’ one of the most enigmatic works by the author. In Stephen King’s works, horror often stems naturally from a muddied past. Similarly, the narrative of the psychological thriller miniseries follows Lisey Landon, the widowed wife of a celebrated author. While surviving the psychopathic stan of her husband, Lisey must go on a trip blending reality and fiction to remember the shared past with her husband....

SPONSORED LINKS With 2016’s ‘The Jungle Book’ still fresh in the mind of cinema-goers, 2018 was the best time for Netflix to step into the field of creating original content based on popular children’s stories. However, ‘Mowgli: Legend of The Jungle’ had nothing to do with Netflix when it was first conceived and started rolling. After dragging the project through a long visual effects stage, Warner Bros. sold the project to Netflix who then released the movie on the streaming platform after a brief theatrical run....

Bravo’s ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ revolves around the crew of a luxury yacht during the charter season as they cater to demanding guests, deal with everyday drama and engage in steamy romances all in the middle of the sea. Viewers get to follow the crew as they go about their daily lives and even get to witness the work that goes behind a successful voyage. Gabriela Barragan shot into the limelight with her appearance on ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ season 3....

Directed by Michael Lewen, Netflix’s romantic film ‘Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between’ follows Aidan and Clare, two senior year high school students who get into a relationship after forming a breakup pact. Starring Jordan Fisher as Aidan and Talia Ryder as Clare, the film progresses through the emotional conflicts they face as they get ready to break up before leaving for higher studies. Aidan and Clare first meet and get connected through a song the former sings for the latter....

ABC’s ’20/20: The Sinfluencer Of SoHo’ looks at the glitzy life that Anna Sorokin lived in New York City while scamming her way through banks and businesses. Ultimately, that life caught up with her, leading to a conviction and a prison sentence. But before that, Anna lived in luxurious hotels and rubbed shoulders with wealthy celebrities. Authorities believed that the amount she stole was in the low six-figures. So, if you’re wondering how much exactly, here’s what we know!...

Starring Kerry Washington, who is mostly known for her role in ‘Scandal‘ and ‘Django Unchained‘, Netflix’s ‘American Son’ is a film that boldly represents the existing racial segregation in our society. It tells the story of a wearisome mother who reports her son missing at a Police Station. She is soon joined by her ex-husband and an unpleasant conflict sets in between them as they begin to reminisce about the toxic memories of their estranged relationship....

‘Autumn Girl’ (original title: ‘Bo we mnie jest seks’) is a Polish musical drama film that follows actress and musician Kalina Jedrusik in the 1960s. The free-spirited actress remains untethered by the conventions of her time and becomes an icon, only to then be pulled down by elements of the conservative communist regime of the time. Despite the high-ranking official trying to end Kalina’s career, she remains unapologetically true to herself....

‘Euphoria‘ is a teen drama series created by Sam Levinson (‘Malcolm & Marie‘) that tells the story of a group of high schoolers who navigate various aspects of life such as love, identity, and friendships while indulging in sex and drugs. Key among the group are Rue (Zendaya) and Jules (Hunter Schafer), whose bond with each other often complicates their lives while simultaneously providing them reprive. The series deals with numerous sensitive subjects and has received critical acclaim for its story, visual style, and performances....