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SPONSORED LINKS Good film adaptations of Agatha Christie books and plays have popped up every decade or so with varying degrees of success. Lately they’ve been more of a staple on the small screen with a number of British series focusing on her two key detectives – Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. However, by the end of the year Christie will be back on the big screen with the latest film version of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, Kenneth Branagh’s big budget remake of the classic 1974 film....

With twisted mind games, cruel manipulations, and both personal as well as indifferent connections being constant aspects, Netflix’s ‘Insiders‘ is a reality competition series unlike any other. After all, it revolves around a group of diverse individuals from every walk of life as they think they’re in the final “casting” phase for an exciting “upcoming production,” only to already be in it. Amongst them in season 2 were the incredibly intriguing Adan Lazaro and Raquel Arias — whose unexpected bond truly surpassed expectations — so now, let’s find out where they stand today, shall we?...

‘The Blind Side’ is a sports biography film that revolves around Michael “Big Mike” Oher, a future NFL Offensive tackle and Super Bowl winner. Michael grows up severely impoverished. His mother is an addict, while his father is absent. Because of the kindness of a friend’s father, he gets the chance to attend Wingate Christian School, where he struggles academically. While living out of the school’s gym, he draws the attention of Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and Sean Tuohy (Tim McGraw)....

Based on a true story, ABC’s historical series ‘Women of the Movement’ centers around the horrifying murder of Emmett Till, a fourteen-year-old African-American boy. The show depicts the incidents that led to Emmett’s murder and the consequences of his death in the history of the USA. Based on their own confessions, Emmett was killed by J.W. Milam and his half-brother Roy Bryant, for allegedly whistling at Roy’s wife Carolyn Bryant. Since the series ends with the murder trial of Emmett, the viewers must be wondering about the life of Carolyn after the trial and her present whereabouts....

Netflix’s ‘First Kill’ follows the budding romance between high schoolers Juliette and Calliope. The two classmates fall hard for each other but are kept apart by their respective families since they happen to be from opposing orders. While Juliette is a legacy vampire, Calliope comes from a family of proud monster hunters. Thus, the two girls essentially fall in love when they should be each other’s sworn enemy. While Juliette and Calliope look for a way to make their relationship work, the rest of their families take a more violent approach....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Comes to Town: The Nightmare After Christmas’ draws a vivid picture of the murder of George Jodoin, who was found shot dead in his Auburn, New Hampshire, home on December 26, 2001. Determined to be a homicide, the investigation into Geoge’s death dragged on for several years, while the residents of Auburn were scared of having a killer in their midst. However, a lucky breakthrough and a decisive polygraph test finally helped authorities bring the perpetrator to justice....

ID’s ‘Evil Lives Here: What if He Gets Out?’ is an episode that delves deep into the life and crimes of a single, deviant individual who allegedly let his anger shine through since he was a teenager. What no one ever imagined at the time, though, was that his violent tendencies would eventually lead to a horrific homicide inside his own home — that he’d snap and kill. So now, if you’re curious to know more about the particular matter in question, the brutal 2002 murder of Hadas Carmeli Winnick, along with its aftermath, we’ve got all the essential details for you....

HBO Max’s crime series ‘The Staircase’ follows the death of Kathleen Peterson, who dies under mysterious circumstances. Although Kathleen’s husband, Michael Peterson, claims that his wife died falling down a staircase, DA Jim Hardin and ADA Freda Black are convinced that Michael is the murderer. After the autopsy, they seek the assistance of blood-spatter analyst Duane Deaver to confirm their theories. After recreating the crime scene using mannequins and other materials, Deaver concludes that Kathleen is beaten to death....

Helmed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, ‘Love & Basketball’ is a romantic sports drama film that beautifully explores how it might be challenging to be in love with basketball and a person at the same time. It depicts the tale of Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) and Monica Wright (Sanaa Lathan), two neighbors in the City of Angeles who first fell in love while trying to pursue their individual basketball careers. Upon its release, the 2000 film garnered praise for its exceptional neatness and magnetism....

‘Surface’ is an Apple TV+ psychological thriller series created by Veronica West and directed by Sam Miller. The story revolves around Sophie Ellis (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), whose life will seem perfect to an outsider observer. She appears to have a loving husband and great friends and is part of the upper tier of society. And yet, a few months before the story begins, Sophie tried to take her own life by jumping from a ship near its propeller....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Pierre Perifel, ‘The Bad Guys’ is an animated action-adventure movie set in an alternate universe where humans and anthropomorphic animals live together. The movie is set in a Los Angeles plagued by a gang of notorious criminal animals called the Bad Guys. However, after accidentally doing a good thing for an elderly woman, the group’s leader, Mr. Wolf, feels remorse and decides to reform himself and the whole gang....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Split’ is a British legal drama TV series that revolves around a family of female divorce lawyers — the Defoes. Each of them is known to be competent in their respective fields in the complicated world of divorce law circuits. Created by Abi Morgan, the narrative is made even more entertaining by the stellar performances from a talented cast ensemble, comprising Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan, Fiona Button, Annabel Scholey, and Barry Atsma....

SPONSORED LINKS Slow Cinema, in title at least, is an inherently unattractive proposition. A lot of contemporary film-making in Hollywood is obsessed with constant involvement of the audience even to go so far as forcing in inept exposition and contrived plot-points to keep the pace intense. As a result, the movies below may be difficult to stomach at first for big fans of Western blockbuster fare but they are not inaccessible: Slow cinema is also a uniquely special form of expression that allows its audience to breathe and soak in the world its directors are creating, often making for far more vivid, contemplative experiences than shorter movies could manage....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Van Helsing (2016-Present) Vanessa Helsing, the gorgeous descendant of the great vampire hunter Van Helsing, is resurrected after a five-year coma. She wakes up into a world which is ripe with mayhem and has been taken over by vampires. Vanessa now must ready herself to fulfill her destiny and take up the family mantle to eradicate Earth of the eternal night. 9. Blood Ties (2007) In Blood Ties, a former police investigator Vicki Nelson who left the force to become a private investigator crosses path with the mysterious Henry Fitzroy....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fear Thy Neighbor’ focuses on stories from everyday lives where escalating conflicts between neighbors often lead to fatal conclusions. In the show’s latest episode, titled ‘A Clockwork Killing,’ viewers learn about the issues between Calvin Eldridge and Victor Reynolds. The two neighbors engaged in a bitter feud that continued until a physical altercation ensued. So, if you’re wondering what happened, we’ve got you covered. How Did Victor Reynolds Die?...

‘1883‘ is a gritty Western drama series that serves as a prequel to ‘Yellowstone.’ While fans of the latter show are aware of the Dutton family’s dynasty that is the Yellowstone Ranch, its origin story is sketched out in the prequel. In ‘1883,’ the first generation Dutton rancher, James Dillard Dutton, and his family comprising wife, Margaret, and children, Elsa and John, travel across the Great Plains in search of a land to call their own....

The third season of FOX’s action series ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ begins with the shutting down of Station 126. After the shutdown, the firefighters and paramedics of the station get transferred to multiple fire stations nearby, except Captain Owen Strand, who decides to step away from his career than apologizing to his superior Billy to get reinstated. When Owen and others get scattered, Marjan begins her fight to save 126 in whatever ways she can....

‘Raising Dion‘ tells the story of Nicole, a single mother who fights to protect her son, Dion, who is gifted with various superhuman abilities. In the second season, Dion and Nicole continue to explore Dion’s superpowers as the budding superhero learns to control them. In the process, Dion meets other individuals like him, and one of them is the timid and scared teenager Janelle. If you are curious to learn more about Janelle, her powers, and her fate in ‘Raising Dion’ season 2, we have gathered all the details for you right here!...

History Channel’s ‘Pawn Stars‘ is a reality TV series that documents the daily functioning of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is run by the Harrison family since 1989. Owner Richard “Old Man” Harrison co-founded the shop with his son Rick Harrison and eventually, the latter’s eldest son Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison joined the business. Austin “Chumlee” Russell, who is Corey’s childhood best friend, also contributes largely to the running of the business....

Hailey AKA Autumn Night and Andre Watkins strike a connection in Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ at their first meeting. As someone who has been running away from her past and toxic ex-boyfriend Montavius, Hailey finds comfort in her companionship with Andre. Even though they consider being together, Andre’s married life with Britney Watkins comes between them. In the fourth episode of the second season, Andre confronts Britney’s secret which severely harms their married life....