Horror is not everyone’s cup of tea. Not everyone can handle the skin-crawling feeling while a creepy story unfolds. The ones who like happy endings cannot make peace with the gory deaths that befall the characters. Most importantly, not everyone can relish the possibility of some supernatural entity following you around all the time. A good horror story does all this to you, and more. It makes you scared to sleep with the lights off....
When the first season of Big Little Lies was announced, the excitement soared with the eagle’s nest. With its stellar star cast, including names like Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Shailene Woodley, and a visionary filmmaker in Jean-Marc Valle at the helm, the show promised big. And big it delivered. A dramatization of Liane Moriarty’s novel of the same name, ‘Big Little Lies’ exceeded expectations and became one of the most successful mini-series ever made....
SPONSORED LINKS ‘Shark Tank‘ is a popular reality TV series where entrepreneurs pitch products and business ideas to a panel of investors known as the Sharks. Once the pitch is done, the Sharks decide whether they want to make an investment in the business. The show is brimming with great ideas and budding entrepreneurs, and season 13 is no different. In episode 23 of the season, Jake Rutledge, Chase Terrell, and Chris Diede present their product Chill-N-Reel, an innovative way to enjoy fishing....
Remember the good old days, when all Wendy and Marty Byrde had to deal with were wholesome local, homegrown drug lords like the Snells? With ‘Ozark’ season 4 taking the central power couple up to new echelons of power (and danger), their old collaborator-turned-nemesis Darlene Snell is left to her devices and carves her own twisted path. Though she starts distributing heroin again, Jacob Snell’s widow also transitions into a noticeably domestic lifestyle....
In ‘Shark Tank‘ season 13, Conor Lewis graced the stage of the business-themed show to present his business, FORT. The company sells magnetic pillows, which while being comfortable, can also be used to construct sturdy pillow forts as a fun playtime for kids. The out-of-the-box yet intriguing concept warranted a second look; thus, we decided to find out everything there is to know about the company! Fort: Who Are They and What Do They Do?...
When Chippendales first introduced all-male striptease performances in the late 1970s, it was practically unheard of. These performances soon soared in popularity with women, and Chippendales became the go-to destination for many. However, in the years after that, issues between the owners behind the scenes led to a shocking story of murder, attempted murder, and suicide. Now, A&E’s ‘Secrets of the Chippendales’ delves into the company’s history and what became of a successful business....
‘Billions’ is a drama series about 0.01% of the world population. As a result, the way it depicts wealth stands apart from most shows. It constantly reminds its audience that its characters belong to a completely different world. Wendy Rhoades (Maggie Siff), even though she is not a billionaire, does belong to the bracket of the uber-rich. However, she is also one of the few characters in the show that are constantly questioning their own actions and morality....
‘Life & Beth‘ is a comedy-drama series that revolves around Beth and her seemingly perfect life. Soon, an unexpected incident occurs, after which she begins getting flashbacks of her teen self. This allows Beth to remember the journey she undertook to become the person she is today and learn who she wants to become. Created by Amy Schumer, ‘Life & Beth’ is sprinkled with well-timed humor. The comedy series premiered in March 2022 and opened to mixed reactions from fans and critics....
When an array of individuals come together to establish a free community, the results are historically never as expected — and that’s precisely what HBO’s ‘The Anarchists’ explores as well. This six-part docuseries is thus essentially the tale of a driven anti-governmental movement turned into an unexpected series of events, especially as there were some losses along the way. Amongst these libertarians was fugitive and lucky survivor Lily Forester, so now if you wish to learn more about her as well as her personal experiences over the years, we’ve got the details for you....
Matthew Yussman, the CFO of a Credit Union bank in New Britan, Connecticut, had no idea of the terrible fate that was about to befall him on February 23, 2015. While Matthew was about to enter his home after returning from a hockey game, he was accosted by two masked men who proceeded to tie him and his mother, Valerie Yussman, up. The attackers then strapped a bomb to Matthew’s chest and forced him to rob his workplace....
‘We Own This City‘ is a police procedural drama that highlights the state of policing in Baltimore. It follows the events leading up to the arrest of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force officers. The series is based on Justin Fenton’s eponymous 2021 nonfiction book. It highlights the several corrupt actions of the GTTF officers as they indulge in stealing drugs and money from the citizens of Baltimore....
SPONSORED LINKS 14. Godless (2017) Intended as a miniseries this Scott Frank epic is a superior show to boot. Featuring a dazzling star cast including an excellent Jeff Daniels, ‘Godless’ appears as a western and quite bloody to begin with. Roy Goode, a young son-like figure to infamous criminal Frank Griffin is being hunted by Griffin for allegedly betraying the gang. Goode takes refuge in a small mining town La Belle....
Reaching its mid-season mark, ‘The Boys’ stirs a lot of trouble for its characters. The scales of power had been tipping up and down for a while, and right now, they seem to have rested in favor of Homelander. All the things that could go wrong do go wrong for our heroes, and for the moment, it looks like the villain is winning. But, there’s still half the season left, and the show has only just begun to unravel its tricks and twists....
Peacock’s ‘Angelyne‘ is an addictive biographical drama series that explores the intriguing life of the eponymous billboard queen of Los Angeles, who became a famous media icon in the 80s. Created by Nancy Oliver, the limited series further delves into her equations with various men who have impacted her personal and professional paths over the past decades. Very few in Angelyne’s life know about her true self and origins, but the one who dares to venture into her past is Max Allen, a young filmmaker who wishes to make a documentary on her....
Created by Jack and Harry Williams, ‘The Tourist’ is a drama thriller series that follows the life of a car crash victim after he wakes up in an Australian hospital without any memories of his past. The protagonist, who has amnesia and is referred to as “the Man,” must use all the clues that he can find in order to discover his identity before his mysterious and supposedly dangerous past catches up with him and affects his present....
‘Ray Donovan: The Movie’ is a crime drama movie that follows the events of season 7 of the eponymous TV series. Directed by David Hollander, the story revolves around Ray Donovan, a fixer in New York City who helps manage the criminal activities of high-profile celebrities. He shares a great camaraderie with his children and three brothers but has a strained relationship with his wife Abigail. Trouble ensues when Ray’s notorious father Mickey is released from prison and the FBI sets out to bring him down....
Netflix’s ‘Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror’ is a Korean documentary about the dangerous and despicable problem of online sexual exploitation of women. The documentary features interviews with journalists and authorities who worked towards cracking down on the people responsible for hosting these images and videos on chatrooms online. In March 2020, their efforts were rewarded with Cho Ju-Bin, the notorious ringleader also known as Baksa or The Doctor, being arrested....
Director Byung-Gil Jung’s ‘Carter’ is a South Korean thriller film starring Joo Won. It revolves around Carter, a mysterious spy with no memories of his past. Carter is thrust into action after learning about a deadly virus affecting Korea and the USA. As carter searches for an antidote and answers about his history, he comes across Ha-na, a young girl who is the focal point of the conspiracy involving the three nations and the virus....
SPONSORED LINKS Every once in a while a historical fiction TV show comes along and changes everything we had ever known before. ‘The Protector’ is one such show that you can’t help but watch more than once. With absolutely no cheesy nonsense, this Turkish TV show offers you one hell of a lead character who not only shows immense commitment towards his work but also a lot of responsibility towards people he loves....
SPONSORED LINKS Comic book characters were an integral part of popular culture during the latter half of the 20th century. They achieved massive popularity in the 21st century when they were successfully re-imagined for the big screen with the power of technology helping to construct their worlds more realistically. Among the many comic book characters, only a few have been able to tickle the fantasy of cultural commentators and academics across the world like Batman’s archnemesis, Joker....
