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Netflix’s ‘Single’s Inferno’ is a reality show that takes place on a deserted island where 12 singles have to interact with each other and pair up romantically in order to escape to “Paradise.” With its interesting premise, the South Korean dating show ensures that the strangers constantly converse with each other and develop both romantic and friendly bonds. Season 1 of the show started off with 9 singles ready to get to know each other....

In August 2017, amidst a wave of white nationalist protestors holding a rally and counter-protestors preaching equality, 32-year-old Heather Heyer was mowed to death by James Fields, a white supremacist. The third episode on Netflix’s ‘Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet’ shines a light on the case and the circumstances surrounding what happened. In the aftermath, Heather’s mother, Susan Bro, became an unlikely activist who firmly kept the focus on the racial divide in the country....

Hulu’s ‘Leave No Trace: A Hidden History of the Boy Scouts’ is a documentary that explores the shocking complacency displayed by a once-revered institution in the face of sexual assault allegations. It captures every bit of their lies, deceptions, and cover-ups to maintain their largely clean-cut public image through the eyes of those directly affected — the innocent then-young men. But for now, if you wish to learn more about Timur Dykes, a former Boy Scouts of America scoutmaster and volunteer as well as a multi-convicted abuser, we’ve got all the crucial details for you....

What seemed like a routine prisoner transfer from a courtroom in Tennessee in 2005 suddenly turned into a violent shootout. In the resulting gunfire, Wayne “Cotton” Morgan, an officer with the Department of Corrections, was killed. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Forbidden: Dying for Love: Love Locked Up’ delves into a shocking sequence of events that led to the escape of a career criminal. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...

‘We Own This City‘ tells the story of corruption within the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force. In the second episode, titled ‘Part Two,’ Wayne Jenkins reflects on his time with the BPD while in police custody. FBI Agent Erika Jensen begins her probe into the BPD with help from Harford County Detective David McDougall. However, as Jensen investigates the cops and interrogates officer Jemell Rayam, she learns of the shocking depths of the corruption within BPD....

There is a scene in the latter half of ‘Wedding Season,’ Netflix’s romantic comedy film directed by Tom Dey (‘Shanghai Noon’) and penned by debutant screenwriter Shiwani Srivastava, that seems to pay homage to the climactic scene in the iconic Bollywood movie, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,’ No, not the train part, but the interaction that comes before between Amrish Puri’s Chaudhary Baldev Singh and Kajol’s Simran. For the uninitiated —-and spoiler alert for a 1995 film — the scene involves Chaudhary telling his daughter Simran to go and live her life....

In the 2011 disaster movie ‘Contagion,’ Steven Soderbergh chronicles an epic apocalyptic event, which is highly relatable in post-pandemic times. After the surfacing of a killer virus, the world turns upside down for Mitch Emhoff. CDC and FEMA go on full-blown war with the microbial devil, while killers and vandals run amok in the daylight. In the meantime, WHO strives to locate the root of the virus, and Dr. Orantes heads to Hong Kong to trace the origin....

‘Single Black Female’ is a stirring Lifetime thriller movie directed by Shari L. Carpenter. The storyline revolves around Monica, who grapples with grief after her father passes away and she breaks up with her boyfriend. She decides to move on with her life by joining a talk show and even hires an assistant named Simone. Both of them quickly become friends and neighbors. Monica feels blessed to have Simone in her life but soon realizes that there is something sinister behind her façade....

Directed by Jeremiah Zagar, Netflix’s ‘Hustle’ is an inspiring basketball film that revolves around basketball scout and coach Stanley Sugarman, who discovers a highly talented basketball prospect named Bo Cruz. To help Bo get into the promised land of the NBA, Stanley uses his coaching skills and contacts. The Adam Sandler-starrer features several real-life active and former basketball players as fictional characters and themselves. Naturally, the viewers must want to know more about the players who appear in the film....

Netflix’s ‘Boo, Bitch’ tells the story of high school student Erika Vu (Lana Condor) and her best friend Gia (Zoe Margaret Colletti). On the verge of graduation, they realize that they haven’t really enjoyed their high-school experience and decide to make the best of the remaining days until they depart for college, though Gia is much more enthusiastic about it than Erika. Neither girl is particularly well known among the rest of the student body, and Erika seems to prefer that over infamy....

SPONSORED LINKS My love for Before films is not hidden from anyone. In my opinion, they are the greatest movie trilogy that cinema has ever seen (yes, I am aware of The Godfather trilogy). What makes Before films so great is that each of the three films apart from being romantic, funny, enlightening and heart wrenching, are about us and who we are: Love seeking and insecure, figuring out all our lives whether what we did, the choices we made, the paths we relinquished, were they right or not....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the book of the same name, ‘The Italian Job’ tells the story of a crew that falls prey to the betrayal of one of its members. A safecracker puts together a team to steal gold worth millions of dollars from a bank in Venice. However, their insider man betrays them and after shooting the safecracker, leaves the rest of the crew for dead. Years later, the safecracker’s trusted partner brings the team together again, along with the safecracker’s daughter to exact revenge on the man who betrayed them....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Black Sails (2014-2017) Set in the early 18th century, during the Golden Age of Piracy, ‘Black Sails’ aims to offer a prequel story to Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel ‘Treasure Island.’ It narrates how Captain Flint and other pirate captains (both fictional and real-life based) take on the government of all “civilized” nations in their bid to protect the New Providence Island. One of the most important aspects of Viking life is sea travel, and ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ does justice to it in their depiction....

The Fifty Shades Series has finally climaxed (pun intended) with the third installment of the films, ‘Fifty Shades Freed’. The series has given us a lot more than we could’ve asked for. We were introduced to a fallen star named Dakota Johnson who made an epic comeback with these movies. The series also surprised us with the last moment casting of Jamie Dornan replacing Charlie Hunnam, who still does not regret backing off from this project (we wonder why?...

Kody Brown’s unconventional love life gained tremendous traction ever since TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ landed on television. In his quest to attain his ideal version of a family, he chanced upon Christine Allred, and the two tied the knot shortly after. A big reason why Christine and Kody seem perfect for each other is their similar views on life and marriage. Despite facing several hardships, they have remained strong for the most part....

The ninth episode of ‘Atlanta‘ season 3 once again steers away from the story of its main characters and focuses on another standalone tale of cultural significance. The episode titled ‘Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga’ follows a high school senior, Aaron, who is struggling to pay his college fees. However, an unexpected opportunity could be the answer to his financial struggles. Naturally, viewers must be wondering whether Aaron gets the money to pay his college tuition....

Spongebob Squarepants is one of the greatest kids shows of all time. Its characters include a sponge named Spongebob, a starfish named Patrick, an octopus named Squidward, a squirrel named Sandy, and a crab named Mr Krabs, and the storyline details their adventures down in Bikini Bottom, an underwater city. The show is known for its well-written, simple plots and exaggerated realisation of normal events, being more cartoonish than most cartoons have been....

In September 2017, what seemed like a hit-and-run incident turned out to be cold-blooded murder. Dawn Meade’s body was found near a residential area in Louisa, Virginia, leading to an inquiry into her death. Investigation Discovery’s ‘See No Evil: Driven to Murder’ examines the case and the aftermath of the slaying. So, if you’re curious about what happened to Dawn and who killed her, we’ve got you covered. How Did Dawn Meade Die?...

‘Are You The One‘ is an exciting dating reality show that brings together a group of singles and uses a relationship algorithm to establish perfect matches. Yet, these matches are kept hidden while the contestants are allowed to build connections of their own. At the end of each week, the group of contestants is tasked with sending a couple to the Truth Booth, where it is revealed whether or not they are indeed a perfect match....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Euphoria‘ season 2 is ripe with new conflicts and exciting revelations that constantly keep viewers glued to their screens. The acclaimed teen drama continues the story of Rue and her friends who are navigating the complexities of life. In the third episode, Rue’s downward spiral continues as she takes forward a dangerous business idea that will have dire repercussions for her. Meanwhile, Cal’s search for the disc ends in a disaster....