Every human has one common goal: to be successful. The fields can be different; the paths can be different; the motives can be different; but we all have one common destination: success. Just to be clear, here, that success doesn’t mean money or fame or any materialistic possession. For some, they are parameters of success, but for most they are not. To me, success means deep satisfaction and happiness with what you have achieved in life....
‘Siesta Key‘ is an engaging coming-of-age reality show that revolves around the lives of several young adults who reside on the island of Siesta Key, right off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. With the youngsters on the cusp of their college degrees, cameras follow them as they balance their personal and educational commitments while dealing with issues such as heartbreak, friendship, love, and betrayal. Moreover, with adulthood looming in the future, the cast knows they have to put in real effort to rediscover themselves before stepping into the outside world....
‘The Dropout’ details the journey of Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried) as she drops out of Stanford and forms her own company, Theranos, with the hopes of making a revolutionary micro-fluid blood testing device. As the narrative progresses, viewers meet various characters based on real figures who played an important part in building Theranos. While figures such as Ian Gibbons, Edmond Ku, and Rakesh Madhava are present initially, Holmes’ pragmatic approach sees her quickly replacing a horde of employees....
In 1991, a casual Fourth of July party in Colorado Springs, Colorado, became the scene of a murder after a fight broke out. Don Garcia was killed as he tried to leave the party, and it was clear that he wasn’t the intended target. The authorities then had a homicide inquiry on their hands and had to identify who was responsible. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Hot On The Trail: Deadly Independence Day’ chronicles the events leading up to Don’s slaying and what happened after....
In Apple TV+’s drama series ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,’ protagonist Ptolemy Grey suffers from dementia. Along with memory loss, Grey sees visions of an uncle-figure named Coydog, who urges him to find a treasure he handed over to Grey. When Dr. Rubin’s treatment helps Grey to regain his memory, he remembers the location of Coydog’s treasure aka “Black Heart.” Grey also remembers Coydog’s sacrifice for the betterment of his people....
The 2022 iteration of the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ features an especially twist-filled gruesome journey. It all starts with a group of young urban professionals arriving in an abandoned Texas town with the intention of making it into a trendy new community. Unfortunately for them, the enthusiastic youngsters awaken the vengeance of a murderous force that lives in the very town. Leatherface makes quick work of most of the visitors with his trusty chainsaw....
One of the things that make ‘Hustle’ such a great and fun movie to watch is that it shifts from the general plot of an underdog movie. In sports movies, we generally see the sportsman, the player who is working hard to achieve all the glory and fame that comes with his sport. ‘Hustle’, however, goes a little deeper by making a talent scout the main protagonist of the story....
American actor Lance Reddick has played men in positions of power in multiple projects. He was initially tentative about taking on the role of Deputy Chief Irvin Irving in ‘Bosch,’ a police procedural detective fiction show based on the ‘Harry Bosch’ series of books by Michael Connelly, and nearly declined the offer. According to Reddick, he is glad that he didn’t, as the character turned out to be a highlight of his career....
SPONSORED LINKS Created by Erik Matti and Michiko Yamamoto, ‘On the Job’ is a Philippine action thriller miniseries that sheds light on controversial ways in which politicians hire prison inmates in order to get their enemies murdered. Once these missions are complete, these assailants go back to prison until they’re called for another operation. The political thriller is based on the eponymous 2013 movie and its sequel ‘The Missing 8.’ It stars Joel Torre, John Arcilla, Piolo Pascual, and others who do justice to this intense neo-noir drama series....
Attempting to destigmatize the topic of sex using humor and honesty, Hulu’s ‘Sex Appeal’ is a comedy-drama film that focuses on Avery Hansen-White’s attempts to get ready for her first sexual experience with her boyfriend, Casper. Directed by Talia Osteen, the teen movie sees Avery using a number of unconventional ways to deal with her sexuality — from making a scientific app to practicing foreplay with her best friend, Larson....
‘The Old Man‘ is a thriller series based on Thomas Perry’s novel of the same name. It follows ex-CIA Agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) as he comes into a conflict with Afghan warlord Faraz Hamzad, years after a betrayal. In hopes of taking down his enemy, Chase contacts an old acquaintance in the form of Suleyman Pavlovich. However, Chase’s attempt to gain Pavlovich’s favor ends up in an unexpected result raising questions about Pavlovich’s motives and loyalty....
SPONSORED LINKS With Mark L. Walberg as the presenter, ‘Temptation Island’ is a reality dating show that is based on a Dutch TV program named ‘Blind Vertrouwen.’ The show features several couples who are willing to live with a group of singles looking for the love of their lives. New relationships are formed when the two groups with different goals and aspirations interact in exotic locations. As the show progresses, the connection between the couples is threatened, and only the ones with the strongest bond survive....
Dustin Lance Black’s crime series ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ follows the murders of Brenda and her daughter Erica Lafferty. Detective Jeb Pyre, accompanied by Detective Bill Taba, starts to investigate the double homicide. They take Brenda’s husband Allen Lafferty and Allen’s brother Robin Lafferty into custody and interrogate them separately. Upon encountering Robin’s aggressive behavior towards the police, Pyre suspects whether he is the murderer. The second episode of the show depicts Pyre’s interrogation of Robin, making one intrigued about the real-life counterpart of the character....
SPONSORED LINKS Adèle is a high school student who is beginning to explore herself as a woman. She dates men but finds no satisfaction. Then, she meets Emma, and their relationship grows into more than just friendship as she is the only person with whom she can express herself openly. Together, Adèle and Emma explore social acceptance, sexuality, and the emotional spectrum of their maturing relationship. 14. Wetlands (2013) Helen is an eccentric 18-year-old....
In October 2016, the gruesome discovery of Phillip Brewer and Jody Fortuna’s dismembered remains sparked an extensive inquiry that ultimately brought the killer to justice. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder In The Heartland: Betrayal Begins With Trust’ focuses on what happened to Phillip and Jody and the possible motive behind their murder. So, if you’re wondering the same, we’ve got you covered. How Did Phillip Brewer and Jody Fortuna Die? Phillip Robert Brewer was a Wyoming native who was a father of two young sons at the time of his death....
NBC’s ‘Dateline: After the Dance’ is an episode that chronicles the brutal 1974 murder of 17-year-old Carla Jan Walker — a case that unfortunately remained unsolved for more than 4½ decades. In fact, it was only thanks to DNA technology advancements and the consistent statements given by the teen’s then-boyfriend that she was able to receive true justice in the Summer of 2021. After all, apart from Carla and her killer, the only other reliable witness to the offense was Rodney McCoy....
If you have been in mourning since the finale of ‘Game of Thrones’, then it’s time to get out of grieving. Netflix has unleashed its monster of a fantasy series on the world, and you should brace yourself for the beginning of a brave new adventure. Based on the book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski, ‘The Witcher’ is set in a landmass called The Continent. It is a place that houses monsters, magic, humans, elves, dwarves and every other thing that you have never even imagined before....
‘Jeopardy! National College Championship’ is a game show based on general knowledge. Part of the much-loved ‘Jeopardy!’ franchise, it features students who are currently enrolled in undergrad programs from across the US. They represent their college or university and compete for the grand prize and bragging rights. The show evidently takes place in a studio setting. And if you want to know where this reality series is filmed, allow us to be your guide....
SPONSORED LINKS Written and directed by Russell Owen, ‘Shepherd’ is a British horror drama movie that revolves around a widower named Eric Black after the recent death of his pregnant and supposedly adulterous wife, Rachel. To get away from the recurrent nightmares about Rachel, he starts working as a shepherd on a desolate Scottish island. However, things don’t go as planned as Eric encounters the presence of a vengeful supernatural force, which drives him to the brink of insanity....
The iconic 1966 Western ‘The Good the Bad and the Ugly’ follows the titular trio on a bounty hunt for a fortune. Set amidst the chaos of the wild west, the lives of “Blondie,” “Angel Eyes,” and “the Rat” become entangled when they each set off on the hunt for a particular cache of buried gold. The adventures are epic and encompass every element of what makes an epic Western....
