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A spin-off of ‘Alone,’ History Channel’s ‘Alone: The Skills Challenge’ is a survival reality TV series that pits together three previous participants of the original series in each episode as they try to finish different kinds of bushcraft builds. However, they have to complete them with the help of nothing but just the basic tools and natural resources at their disposal. The participants’ main objective, aside from survival, is to prove their experience, ingenuity, and survival skills to build the most efficient and functional survival home....

With “Show, don’t tell” being regarded as one of the important rules of performance art, the Showtime series ‘Billions’ can’t just tell its audience that the characters such as Mike Prince and Bobby Axelrod are ridiculously rich, they have to show it through examples of opulence and ridiculous spending. And that isn’t limited to private jets, yachts, and high-end watches. It includes private performances by global pop stars and personal training sessions with iconic sportspeople....

‘The Old Man‘ follows Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), who is forced into a conflict with Afghan warlord Faraz Hamzad years after betraying and escaping from his camp. In the process, Chase’s daughter, Emily Chase, is revealed to be living under the false identity of Agent Angela Adams. She works directly under FBI Assistant Director and Chase’s former handler, Harold Harper. However, as the story progresses, Angela’s life comes under major threat....

Created by J.P. Delaney, ‘The Girl Before’ is a psychological thriller series that tells the story of two women, the house they fall in love with, and the man who built it. Jane Cavendish (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and Emma Matthews (Jessica Plummer) move into the same ultra-modern minimalist house three years apart from each other after agreeing to follow about 200 rules of the architect and owner, Edward (David Oyelowo). Unbeknownst to them, they both look like Edward’s dead wife Elizabeth, which played a crucial role in their selection....

The American writer, actress, and humorist Carrie Fisher passed away on 27th December 2016, leaving behind an enviable body of work in acting to screenwriting. She shot to success with the role of Princess Leia in the Star Wars films. After a period of struggle with addictions, she bounced back in 1987 with her novel Postcards From The Edge, which she then adapted into a movie. She went on to play supporting roles in films and was a prolific author and screenwriter....

SPONSORED LINKS Korean cinema has achieved wide international acclaim over the years. Its phenomenal success lies in the originality of its plots, the performances of the actors, quality cinematography and soulful background scores. Even though most of the films produced in Korea do not have as big a budget as mainstream Hollywood films, Korean cinema has produced some truly amazing cinematic gems. So, we decided to pick the best among hundreds of great Korean films....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Girl in the Basement’ tells the harrowing tale of Sara (Stefanie Scott), a young girl who is imprisoned by her father (Judd Nelson) in their basement on her 18th birthday. The father, Don, keeps her locked up for the next 20 years, regularly raping and assaulting her and eventually siring multiple children with her. The movie is inspired by the real-life case of Elisabeth Fritzl, who was kept imprisoned by her father from 1984 to 2008....

SPONSORED LINKS One fact that needs no proof is that the true-crime obsession is real. Watching harrowing stories of actual cases, which often prove to be too gruesome to consume during dinner time has become one of the favorite past-times of many. They make one question reality and good true-crime shows often carry viewers along with the case as if they were investigating it themselves. One production that has been credited with beginning such an obsession is ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ which was rebooted by Netflix....

If there’s one thing we’re sure about from years of watching the Kardashian-Jenner clan navigate their daily lives on our screens, it’s that momager Kris Jenner is as open and caring as she’s business-minded. After all, her continuous hard work for herself, her kids, and her love Corey Gamble never really falters, which is an aspect that even Hulu’s ‘The Kardashians’ highlights. So now, if you wish to learn more about her long-term romance with Corey, including their past experiences as well as their current standing, don’t worry; we’ve got the essential details for you....

The First season of ‘Bel-Air,’ the dramatized re-interpretation of ‘the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ comes to an explosive end. Will’s (Jabari Banks) father Lou makes his first appearance in the reboot, and it’s none other than Marlon Wayans. Predictably, the meeting doesn’t go well, and all the pain of abandonment pours out of Will. Meanwhile, it seems that Will and Carlton’s (Olly Sholotan) relationship has fundamentally changed for good. Hilary (Coco Jones) makes plans for the future....

A heady mix of ‘Too Hot to Handle,’ ‘The Bachelorette,’ ‘Love is Blind,’ and ‘Terrace House,’ Netflix’s ‘Single’s Inferno’ features 12 singles who have to make do with limited resources on a deserted island. What makes the show highly entertaining is that the singles can leave the island and go to “Paradise” (a fancy hotel) only if they romantically pair up. The rules also emphasize that personal information cannot be shared until the romantic dates, so it’s interesting to watch the interactions between the flirty strangers....

Directed by Jeremiah Zagar, Netflix’s ‘Hustle’ follows the story of Stan Sugerman, who discovers a gem of a basketball player, Bo Cruz, whom he wants to join the Sixers. Bo lives in Spain and a random stranger telling him to leave his family and move to the States isn’t something he immediately agrees to. To show Bo that he is a real talent scout for an NBA team, Stan calls Dirk Nowitzki....

Created by ‘Mr. Bean’ fame Rowan Atkinson and William Davies, Netflix’s comedy series ‘Man vs Bee’ centers around Trevor Bingley, a house sitter who gets employed by Christian and Nina to look after their mansion and dog Cupcake while they are away on vacation. In the mansion, Trevor encounters a bee who doesn’t stop disturbing him. When his efforts to let the bee out of the mansion becomes fruitless, he decides to kill it someway....

HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ is a ten-part drama that fictionalizes the story behind the multiple championships the Los Angeles Lakers won in the 1980s. While the Lakers were well on their way to establishing a legacy, the San Diego Clippers — now known as the Los Angeles Clippers — struggled with several losing records during the same time. Donald Sterling bought the team two years after Jerry Buss acquired the Lakers....

Henry may be way too hardcore for your taste, but he shows the resilience of cyborgs in the face of a Kafkaesque cat-and-mouse chase. Ilya Naishuller directed the 2015 science fiction thriller ‘Hardcore Henry’ in his feature debut, and his vision, whether you like it or not, should usher in a new era in the history of filmmaking. Akan rules everything in a post-dystopian and adequately futuristic world, and he is after Henry for some godforsaken reason....

SPONSORED LINKS Developed by Will Smith and Morgan Cooper, ‘Bel-Air’ recounts the events of the popular sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ in a modern setup featuring Smith as he leaves the streets of West Philadelphia and starts a new life inside the exquisiteness of Bel Air. His journey is filled with life lessons and new experiences incomparable to the life he previously had. Starring Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, and Cassandra Freeman, this drama series is also derived from Cooper’s short fan film of the same name....

In ‘Better Call Saul’ season 6 episode 6, titled ‘Axe and Grind,’ the watershed moment in the life of Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) arrives as she is forced to choose between her desire to do good and inclination to embrace her dubious tendencies. The prologue of the episode is set when Kim was a child and gives context to why Kim wants to turn to the world of crime. Cliff Main approaches Kim with an offer she can’t refuse: an opportunity to work with Jackson Mercer Foundation, an organization that funds justice reform programs on the east coast....

Based on a true story, Paramount+’s comedy film ‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’ follows Jerry and Marge Selbee, a couple who transforms their town of Evart, Michigan, by playing lottery games. In the film, Jerry discovers a flaw in the roll-down system of the WinFall lottery game, which enables a player to acquire guaranteed positive returns. He tests his discovery by buying tickets worth thousands and earning considerably more than his investment....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the eponymous 1948 autobiographical book by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ is a classic family comedy film. It revolves around a married couple – Frank Bunker Gilbreth Sr. and Lillian Gilbreth – and how they manage to raise their twelve children. The movie does a great job of portraying the humorous anecdotes found in large families in the 1920s....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by John McTiernan, ‘Predator’ is a 1987 sci-fi action movie that revolves around a group of commandos led by Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer. The team is on a rescue mission in Central America when they come across an extraterrestrial being that starts killing the group one by one. As the events unfold, Dutch tries his best to save himself and others from the hunting alien, all the while trying to complete his mission....