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Directed by Roger M. Bobb, OWN’s ‘A Christmas Fumble’ is a romantic comedy movie that follows an ambitious and competent crisis manager Nicole Barnes, nicknamed the Queen of Crisis Management, who has maintained a remarkable record throughout her career. However, when she gets assigned the scandalous case of her former boyfriend and controversial ex-footballer, Jordan Davies, she must live up to her name and handle the most complex task of her career in the best way she can....

SPONSORED LINKS Set in the harrowing gullies of Lucknow, ‘Gulablo Sitabo’ revolves around two eccentric titular characters who get involved in a humorously dark game of one-upmanship, each with ulterior motives of their own. Promoted as a comedy-drama, the film walks you through the insult-peppered relationship between the two men who purposefully initiate in a relentless war against one another, with neither of them willing to take a step back....

The fifth season of Hulu’s dystopian series ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ follows the consequences of Commander Fred Waterford’s murder. After killing the abuser, June Osborne seeks her friend and fellow former-Handmaid Dr. Emily Malek, only to come to know that she has gone back to Gilead without even letting June know. As Emily goes back to the place where she has endured immense suffering and encountered death at a close distance, the viewers must want to know the reason behind the same....

‘Angels & Demons’ is a mystery thriller based on Dan Brown’s novel of the same name. The story encapsulates the age-old fight between religion and science. While it does take liberties with many historical and theological annals, there is no denying that the movie reels you in Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, and Ayelet Zurer, the film is one you must check out. If you’ve already done so and are curious about the ending, then we have got your back....

‘Defending Jacob’ is a crime mini-series directed by Morten Tyldem. Starring Chris Evans (Captain America: Civil War), Jaeden Martell (Knives Out), and Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), the series explores the trials and tribulation of a father who is faced with an enormous situation concerning his son. The life of the family in Massachusetts is turned upside down when Jacob is charged with first-degree murder. Jacob’s father, who is the district attorney, faces issues at work due to this....

Netflix’s ‘Run for the Money’ is a Japanese reality series that takes the beloved childhood game of tag to the next level. This particular iteration of the eponymous franchise features 29 celebrities as contestants who must evade the hunters in black suits. The number of hunters can increase or decrease based on the missions assigned to the players. However, the game master working behind the shadows is always eager to raise the stakes and tensions....

Filmmaker Lee Daniels has a knack for bringing to life remarkable stories that are at once both gritty and inspirational. From ‘Shadowboxer’ to ‘Precious’ to ‘The Paperboy’ – he has demonstrated his astounding knowledge of filmmaking while creating stories that are inherently human. Daniels’ 2013 feature, ‘The Butler’, revolves around Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker), who becomes a member of the White House Staff and serves under several US presidents during his 34-year tenure....

Directed by Edoardo Ponti (‘Between Strangers’), Netflix’s drama film ‘The Life Ahead’ (La vita davanti a sé) revolves around the complex relationship between a troubled boy, Momo (Ibrahima Gueye), and his elderly Jewish caretaker, Madame Rosa (Sophia Loren). The first time they meet, Momo steals her purse in a crowded market. But the local physician, Dr. Coen (Renato Carpentieri), manages to convince Rosa to take the boy in. A former prostitute, she helps other women look after their children....

Quee Choo “QC” Chadwick and her husband, Peter Chadwick, appeared on the police’s radar in October 2012 when the couple failed to pick up two of their children from school. However, once authorities visited their Newport Beach residence, they found evidence that clearly hinted at a homicide. Although the case took a turn once Peter approached the police and accused a house painter of murdering his wife, an efficient police investigation soon brought the perpetrator to justice....

Created by Raamla Mohamed, Hulu’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ is a legal drama series about Jax Stewart, a private defense attorney who has a questionable view of the law. Jax struggles to juggle her personal and professional life. While she deals with a difficult patch in her marriage, Jax stumbles upon an intriguing criminal case revolving around an influential public figure. As a result, Jax is forced to examine her moral compass. If you wish to catch up on the episode’s events or seek an explanation about its ending, here is everything you need to know about ‘Reasonable Doubt’ episodes 1 and 2!...

NBC’s ‘Dateline’ has been providing us with in-depth news stories and investigative journalism, focusing mostly on true-crime, ever since its premiere in 1992. And, its latest episode, ‘Secrets From the Grave,’ is no different. It chronicles the brutal and horrifying story of how Scott Purk murdered his nine-month pregnant wife, 24-year-old Margaret Purk, back in 1985, and then convinced the authorities that she had died of suicide. From the murder itself to what ultimately led to Scott being caught, the episode lays down everything in excruciating detail to help us understand what really happened....

With HBO’s ‘Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo’ exploring the abuse members of the titular Christian megachurch inflicted on minors, we get a true insight into the dark side of human nature. After all, it delves deep into the way the Mexican institution blended religion with horrific sexual practices under the pretense of self-help to take advantage of vulnerable young girls for decades. Amongst them was Sochil Martin — now a proud survivor — so if you wish to learn more about her, her past experiences, as well as her current standing, we’ve got the essential details for you....

Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story‘ chronicles how Konerack Sinthasomphone was brutally murdered by Jeffrey Dahmer, who drilled a hole into the victim’s skull and injected hydrochloric acid inside. However, although Jeffrey had no idea, he had tormented another member of the Sinthasomphone family back in 1988 when he drugged and sexually abused Konerack’s brother, Somsack Sinthasomphone. Thankfully, Somsack escaped with his life, but the horrifying incident left a deep mark on his mind....

‘The Crimes That Bind’ is, at its core, the story of a mother’s protective instinct, and how far she is willing to go to protect her son from incarceration. This Argentinian piece is on Netflix, and Cecelia Roth plays the aforementioned character. Through the course of the film, as more information comes to light, we see exactly where the mother decides to draw a line. Plot Summary The movie juxtaposes two ongoing trials for two important people in Alicia’s life— her son, Daniel, and her live-in domestic help, Gladys....

Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U: Basketball‘ is a documentary series about the basketball team of East Los Angeles College (ELAC). Throughout the show, the viewers see John Mosley, the institute’s Head Coach for Men’s Basketball, push his team through ahead and help them leave an impact in the CCCAA circuit. The path to success is far from easy, but under the educator’s guidance, many players are able to achieve their dream positions....

Directed by Justin Simien, Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’ gives its viewers a satirical look at the lives of students of color who end up in one of America’s seemingly post-racial Ivy League universities. With the events that follow, the show’s premise deals with several didactic themes along the lines of cultural bias and social injustice. The show’s fictional university setup and period-based set designs play a crucial role in adding more heft to its impactful drama and enlightening examples of everyday racism....

Created by Academy Award Winner Mark Boal, ‘Echo 3’ is an action-thriller series produced by Apple TV+. Inspired by Amir Gutfreind’s novel ‘When Heroes Fly’ and based on the Israeli television series of the same name, ‘Echo 3’ revolves around the kidnapping of a young scientist, Amber Chesborough, by dangerous people with unknown motives. Her husband, Prince, and her brother, Bambi, unite to search for Amber. The two, who have troubled backgrounds and military experience, unite to discover what happened to Amber at the Colombia-Venezuela border....

Reboots are in the air, and their popularity hasn’t been limited to the United States. ‘SeaChange‘ is an Australian television series that originally aired from 1998 to 2000 and was revived in 2019. The show has been loved by Australian audiences for its depiction of a simpler way of living, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The original show revolves around Laura Gibson, a highly successful urban lawyer whose life gets upended when her husband is arrested for fraud....

With Netflix’s ‘In Her Hands’ being an emotional, heavy, and raw documentary that shines a light upon the recent reality of Afghanistan, we get a complete insight into its position with the Taliban. After all, this Marcel Mettelsiefen and Tamana Ayazi-directed original carefully portrays the nation through the eyes of its youngest as well as one of few female Mayors, activist Zarifa Ghafari. So now, if you wish to learn more about her — with a specific focus on her daily experiences, her past, her struggles, and her current whereabouts — we’ve got the necessary details for you....

Created by Brent Baker, Mark Busk-Cowley, Tom Gould, and Joe Scarrat, ‘Love Island’ is a British dating show that brings several young men and women to a beautiful villa. Each participant aims to find a romantic match for themselves and establish themselves as one of the front-running couples throughout the season. Anyone not paired after a coupling event is eliminated, and new faces are brought in to spice things up. The couples must make the public believe in their love as they are the ones who decide the winner of the £50,000 cash prize....