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Directed by Iris K. Shim, ‘Umma’ tells the story of a Korean immigrant woman named Amanda (Sandra Oh), who lives on a rural farm with her daughter Chris. They raise bees and lead a very idyllic, peaceful life. Things suddenly change when news of Amanda’s mother’s death arrives, along with a suitcase carrying the ashes of the late woman. Soon, Amanda finds herself locked in a desperate struggle with what she believes to be her mother’s ghost....

The sudden death of Jerry Cassaday in Odessa, Missouri, resulted in a murder investigation being kicked up a notch hundreds of miles away. The documentation and evidence found at Jerry’s apartment showed a clear connection between him and the murder of Bruce Miller in 1999, just months before Jerry’s death in 2000. In ABC News’ ’20/20: You’ve Got Jail,’ the creators focus on why Bruce was killed and how his wife and Jerry were involved with his slaying....

A seemingly straightforward camping trip for a group of Girl Scouts at Camp Scott in Mayes County, Oklahoma, turned into a nightmare when three young girls were murdered. Hulu’s four-part docuseries titled ‘Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders’ chronicles what happened in the case and shines a light on the victims: Lori Farmer, Doris Milner, and Michele Guse. So, if you’re wondering what exactly happened that night in June 1977, we’ve got you covered....

Based on Korean-American author and journalist Min Jin Lee’s 2017 namesake novel, ‘Pachinko’ is an epic tale encompassing the better part of the 20th Century. It follows a Korean Japanese family and its struggle to endure against a backdrop of a tumulus time. The plot predominantly focuses on Sunja (Yu-na Jeon as the child, Minha Kim as the teen, and Youn Yuh-jung as the adult), a Busan-native who later travels to Osaka and builds a life there....

Netflix’s ‘I Just Killed My Dad’ is a three-part docuseries that delves into the circumstances surrounding Burt Templet’s death at the hands of his son, Anthony Templet. The show features interviews with family members and others involved with the case, providing an insight into the kind of isolated life Anthony led and the abuse he had to face. Susan Templet, Anthony’s stepmother, shared her experience living with Burt and the abuse she endured....

‘We Own This City‘ is a dramatized retelling of the Baltimore Police Department’s corrupt Gun Trace Task Force’s fall from grace. The series is based on Justin Fenton’s 2021 nonfiction novel of the same name and highlights the state of policing in Baltimore. In the series, attorney Nicole Steele speaks with poet and activist Tariq Touré about his views on the BPD and its policies after Freddie Gray’s death. Therefore, viewers must be looking for details about Touré and his whereabouts....

Maybe you want to see a cold thriller fraught with lies, misery, and melancholia. Or maybe, you want to see a live heart beating. Either way, Austin Stark’s medical suspense drama ‘The God Committee’ leaves you with a feeling of fulfillment. In our world, the advancement of medical science has made Gods out of doctors — they can dictate everything from your jaw shape to the longevity of your life. And yet, here is a film that paints doctors as biased, corrupt, and flawed, but above all, deeply humane....

‘The Inmate’ follows the story of a man who is sent to a Mexican prison to rescue the daughter of an American judge. In thirteen episodes, we see the protagonist making allies in the prison, unaware of the enemies outside. For those who love shows like ‘Prison Break’, this series is a must-watch. It is thrilling and fast-paced and succeeds in carving a place for itself in a genre that can get repetitive....

‘Too Hot To Handle‘ hopes to achieve the impossible by bringing together a group of single men and women before having them abstain from sex or any other physical show of affection. Presented as a retreat, the Netflix production aims to show its contestants how to form deep intimate relationships even without physicality. However, a massive cash prize considerably raises the stakes leading to steamy romances and high-octane drama. With cameras now turned away from the season 3 cast members, let’s take a look at their present whereabouts, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the 2018 namesake novel by author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr, ‘The Terminal List’ is a tale of revenge, conspiracy, and disillusionment. The plot revolves around James Reece (Chris Pratt), a Navy SEAL platoon leader, who loses almost his entire team when the mission they were on goes wrong. After returning to the US, the last surviving member besides Reece seemingly commits suicide. During the mission, Reece had a concussion....

‘The Gray Man’ follows Sierra Six, a highly skilled CIA operative known for his assassination skills. However, after he gains a flash drive with classified information Sierra Six is forced to go on the run. The action thriller is immersed with spy elements and high-stakes drama that viewers on the edge of their seats. The film, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (‘Avengers: Infinity War‘), expands upon the backstory of Sierra Six subtly and leaves plenty of details unknown....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘All the Old Knives’ is essentially a story about two former lovers meeting each other after a significant time has passed. The fact that they both are spies adds complexity to the core narrative. In 2012, when Henry Pelham (Chris Pine) and Celia Harrison (Thandiwe Newton) were posted in Vienna, a terror outfit named Al-Da’irat hijacked Flight 127 and demanded the release of their affiliates from the Austrian and German custody....

Underdog stories are the best kind of stories. With all odds stacked against one person, it is very interesting to see how far can one go to achieve their dreams. In ‘Rise’, we witness one such story. The film focuses on the life and struggles of the Adetokunbo family. After leaving behind their home as well as a son in Nigeria, Charles and Veronica Adetokunbo find a way to settle in Greece....

Christmas is not just the time for cheer, but horror as well, since ‘Black Christmas‘ brings its share of chills. The slasher movie is a remake of the 1974 movie of the same name, which was one of the first examples to tell a horror story from the perspective of the killer. Now, the new movie promises to be a strong feminist take, where sorority girls find themselves being targeted by an unknown stalker....

Based on Francis Veber’s 1998 French movie ‘Le Dîner de Cons,’ ‘Dinner for Schmucks’ is a 2010 comedy film helmed by Jay Roach. The narrative follows Tim, an up-and-coming executive looking for a career boost. Soon, he finds out that to make it into the inner circle of his superiors, he must join the monthly dinner hosted by his boss and bring the biggest buffoon to the dinner table. After declining the invitation initially, Tim has a change of heart when he comes across Barry as he thinks the latter will be the perfect guest to take to the event....

Created by Greg Daniels and Steve Carell, ‘Space Force‘ is a workplace comedy TV series that follows General Mark R. Naird and his team as they embark upon a mission to establish the United States Space Force. The quirky crew and their leader face several hilarious challenges while trying to send astronauts back on the moon by 2024. In doing so, they tackle interfering politicians, disagreeing military authorities, family tensions, and technical hiccups....

Netflix’s ‘The Circle‘ is a perfect representation of today’s social media in a game show format. After gathering a group of participants, the show has them stay in separate apartments while their connection to the outside world is completely cut off. Likewise, they are only allowed to interact with each other through a specifically designed social media app that can only transmit texts or photographs. Interestingly, like most social media platforms, the show-specific app also allows you to hide behind anonymity....

When nothing goes according to plan, you can still count on a murder mystery movie to keep you rooting for justice. Murder is a tried and tasted vantage point of fiction, and the cinematic medium has taken the cult of the corpse to new heights. The killer often hides in the unlikeliest people, and their motive for murder makes the viewers probe into the darkness inherent in human nature. When the dead body comes to the public, it is often a vehicle for unmasking another deep-rooted societal flaw....

SPONSORED LINKS With ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ winning big at the Academy Awards last year and grossing in more than $900 Million worldwide, I was sure that a string of musical biopics would soon follow, now more than ever. While musicals and even biopics have always been mainstream for Hollywood, it is great that the gaze is now turning towards these legends of rock whose lives have been enigmatic to say the least....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, ‘Wild Wild West’ is a western action comedy about Captain James “Jim” T. West and Artemus Gordon, essayed by Will Smith and Kevin Kline, who are two rival Secret Service agents. They have to put their ideological differences aside and work in collusion to protect U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant and the United States of America. Loosely adapted from Michael Garrison’s television show ‘The Wild Wild West’, which ran during the 1960s, this action comedy was not met with positive reviews from critics but was a commercial success....