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A spin-off of the original Japanese show ‘Iron Chef,’ Netflix’s ‘Iron Chef: Brazil’ (originally titled ‘Iron Chef: Brasil’) is a Brazilian cooking competition show. It tests the contestants’ culinary skills and challenges them to prepare original dishes in a limited time to impress the judges. The show follows a similar format to the original series but with a Brazilian taste and perspective. In each episode, the contestants are to prepare a dish using the secret ingredient, which is then evaluated by the judges- Rosa Moraes and Laurent Suaudeau....

‘Jeopardy! National College Championship’ is a multi consecutive-night television event hosted by Mayim Bialik of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ fame. It is part of the ‘Jeopardy!’ franchise which comprises general knowledge-based game shows. The Mayim Bialik-fronted 2022 edition features 36 college students from across the USA pursuing their undergrad degrees. Each episode has six students who compete with each other. So, let us take a look at the contestants of the first episode featuring Quarterfinals 1 and 2....

Ever since Charles’ death, Tommy Vega has stayed away from pursuing love in FOX’s action series ‘9-1-1: Lone Star.’ She struggles to cope with her late husband’s absence and seeks comfort in a grief support group. Even when Grace asks her to live her own life, Tommy limits herself to her dead husband’s memories and their two daughters. In the thirteenth episode of season 3, Tommy decides to discard her fears and hesitations to finally go on a date, with Morris, for the first time since Charles’ death....

As far as horror films are concerned, ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ franchise’s Leatherface is one of the most iconic and influential characters of all time. The cannibalistic mass murderer, who wears human skin masks, inspired several horror and slasher film characters from its first appearance in Tobe Hooper’s 1974 film ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.’ From Gunnar Hansen and Bill Johnson to Andrew Bryniarski and Dan Yeager, multiple actors portray the character in the film franchise....

Created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio, CBS’ ‘Bull’ is a legal drama series that centers around Dr. Jason Bull, a charming trial-science expert, who uses his exceptional skills to select jurors for his clients. The show’s success over six seasons is highly indebted to Michael Weatherly’s praised portrayal of the protagonist. In January 2022, startling the fans of the show, Weatherly announced his departure from the series. The announcement was followed by CBS’ official statement that the legal drama is ending after the completion of its sixth season’s broadcast....

Set between the two World Wars, ‘Peaky Blinders‘ is a historical fiction crime drama series that predominantly revolves around one family, the Shelbys. They are part Irish Catholic and part Romani. The head of the family, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), is not the oldest of his generation but evidently the smartest. After returning from World War I along with his brothers, Tommy assumes the leadership of the Peaky Blinders, which is based on the historical Birmingham-based street gang of the same name....

SPONSORED LINKS A family comedy, ‘Stuart Little’ follows the story of Stuart, a young mouse who is adopted by the Little family. While the Littles love him and everything goes fine, Stuart’s life is at stake when their cat named Snowbell wants to get rid of him. Directed by Rob Minkoff and co-written by M. Night Shyamalan and Greg Brooker, the film is an adaptation of American author E. B. White’s book of the same name, which was published in 1941....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. The Blacklist: Redemption (2017) A spinoff of the Blacklist, this one reprises some characters from the original series. Tom Keen, the master-assassin husband of Elizabeth Keen, has found his long-estranged mother, Susan Hargrave (Famke Janssen). To find out more about his mysterious past, he joins her organisation Halcyon. Working as her most trusted man, Tom completes dangerous missions for her mother all the time trying to find out the truth about his father’s death....

Romance is an inseparable part of Bollywood’s history and it is quite evident from the number of romantic comedies or romantic dramas that pop out every year out of Bollywood’s popcorn entertainment machine. Mushy, coming-of-age or off beat, romance rules supreme in the Hindi filmdom. Some filmmakers are bold enough to present various shades of romance through their films and in doing so they don’t shy away from showing the physical act of love in all its glory....

SPONSORED LINKS In recent years, there has hardly been any zombie movie as popular as ‘Zombieland‘. A fine blend of horror, action, and comedy, this film offers us a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, ‘Zombieland’ stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as the four survivors of a zombie apocalypse who now have to defend themselves against the constant onslaught of the undead creatures. While it may seem quite cliche from how it sounds, it turns out to be quite an unexpected adventure....

‘A.I.C.O Incarnation‘ is just another sci-fi show that has been recently included in Netflix’s growing list of anime-original series. This 12-episode anime tells a surprisingly deep story that has all kinds of unexpected twists and turns along with some old school action scenes that will remind you of the “returning back to base camp to refuel” setup of several video games. With a lot going on, the anime keeps you at the edge of your seat at all times but its biggest problem is its short runtime....

Based on the eponymous Dutch series, ‘Big Brother’ is a reality show that brings the participants together in a specially constructed house. Isolated from the world, they are monitored throughout their stay through cameras and microphones and have to participate in the challenges they are provided with to get as many advantages as possible. One by one, the contestants are evicted according to the public voting until the season finale....

After overcoming his struggles in life, Chris Gardner became a success story, as is shown in the film ‘The Pursuit of Happyness.’ Will Smith plays Gardner, a father who desperately tries to make ends meet and provide for his young son, Christopher Jr. (Jaden Smith). They spend about a year without a home, but Gardner’s determination and hard work see him through one of the lowest points in his life. The film is based on Gardner’s 2006 memoir of the same name....

The second season of Hulu’s teen show ‘Love, Victor’ ends with Felix Westen choosing to be in a relationship with his best friend Victor Salazar’s sister Pilar Salazar rather than be with Lake Meriwether. The third season of the show depicts the highs and lows in their relationship as they continue to build the same while hiding it from Pilar’s parents Armando and Isabel Salazar. When Armando and Isabel come to know about their daughter’s relationship, tensions start to arise which ends with Pilar breaking up with Felix....

‘Euphoria‘ takes a darker turn in its second season as the deepest fears and regrets of the main characters start to manifest as major conflicts for them. In the second season, Maddy is forced to deal with the fallout from her breakup with Nate and his subsequent relationship with her best friend, Cassie. However, as we reach the season’s final stages, Maddy’s experiences hint at a much darker fate for the character....

In July 2016, the quiet neighborhood of Tree Top Drive in Buncombe County, North Carolina, was shocked by the murder of Frank “Buddy” McCutcheon. The well-known doctor was found shot in his home while his wife, Brenda, called 911. But as the authorities dug deeper, it seemed like all fingers pointed at Brenda. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Day the Music Died’ chronicles the reasons behind Buddy’s death and what happened to Brenda after....

Hallmark is the main destination when it comes to enjoying some great holiday movies with our friends and families during Christmas. Over the years, Hallmark and Lifetime have been coming out with a series of holiday films for us to enjoy. These films might follow a similar structure and narrative pattern, but that does not mean we do not want to leave our critical sides aside and just enjoy a sweet story once in a while....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘9 Bullets’ is an action thriller film that revolves around a former burlesque dancer and her young neighbor, whose life is in danger. She does everything in her power, even putting her own life at risk, to get the kid to safety. Directed by Gigi Gaston, the movie features a talented ensemble comprising Lena Headey, Dean Scott Vazquez, Sam Worthington, Cam Gigandet, and Barbara Hershey, who bring the narrative into life through their impressive performances....

Peacock’s ‘Angelyne‘ is an original biographical drama TV series created by Nancy Oliver. It chronicles the life of renowned model and media influencer Angelyne, who first rose to fame in the 80s due to her iconic billboards around Los Angeles. She is a major part of the city’s culture and needs no introduction, as a lot about her has already been documented over the years in the news as well as in the show....

Helmed by David F. Sandberg of ‘Lights Out’ fame, period piece horror movie ‘Annabelle: Creation’ attempts to trace the origin story of the infamous head-turning Annabelle doll, first introduced in cinema by James Wan in ‘The Conjuring.’ The story follows a group of mission girls who come to stay at the haunted house of the Mullins. Although their guardian Sister Charlotte thinks of the opportunity to stay at the vast house as a gift, they come to realize later that it’s a curse....