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Netflix’s ‘Airplane Mode‘ is extremely relatable for millennials or anyone who surfs social media. Telling the tale of a social media influencer, who finds her true self after going through the curveballs life throws at her, the movie brings up some problems that each of us goes through every day. Who among us does not seek online validation, be it through the photos we post, or the memes we share? Ana, the protagonist of ‘Airplane Mode’ is exactly like us, except that she is miles ahead in this game....

Netflix’s ‘Offering of the Storm’, which is the third and final part of the Baztan Trilogy, has a lot to offer for thriller hounds. The film picks up exactly where its previous installment left and gives a satisfying conclusion to the entire series. Now, since the movie series is not exactly a typical crime drama and involves supernatural elements as well, it becomes pretty obvious that it’s not entirely based on a true story....

The Paramount+ psychological horror film ‘Orphan: First Kill’ is directed by William Brent Bell. It is a prequel to the 2009 horror movie ‘Orphan.’ It elaborates on the backstory of Leena Klammer, a girl who cons her way into the lives of the Albright family by pretending to be their long-missing daughter, Esther Albright. The eerie story has a resemblance to a few real-life incidences. Hence, viewers must wonder whether the story is inspired by real events or true sites....

Hulu’s ‘Ramy’ follows the story of an Egyptian-American Muslim who finds himself at a crossroads when it comes to being a man of faith and a being a millennial who wants to enjoy what the world has to offer. He is constantly torn between balancing these different aspects of his life. This premise rings true with a lot of people, and the wit and sensitivity with which the series presents the story makes the entire thing more intimate to the character as well as the audience....

Wars have given us tales of heroes, since time immemorial. We have heard glorious stories of their conquests and the enemies they have vanquished. However, not all heroes take lives on the battlefield. Some of them go out of their way to save lives. ‘The Last Full Measure’ tells the story of one such hero. The protagonist is a US Air Force Pararescueman. Army medics might not end up shooting a single bullet during battles, but they are instrumental to victory, and more importantly, for the survival of the combat troops....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Killer Closer: Deadly Dessert’ chronicles the murder of Lynette Marie LaFontaine-Trujillo in Los Angeles, California, in September 1996. A surprising chain of events led to her death, which was described as “a Kafka story with its darkness, with its twists and with its turns” in the trial. The episode takes the viewers through the complex events and the investigation process that led to the nabbing of the killer....

In July 2004, Molly Dattilo seemingly vanished without a trace during a party at her apartment complex. But the inquiry into what happened seemed to lead to few clues and no answers. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Still a Mystery: Indiana Unsolved’ features Molly’s story as one of the two cases highlighted on the show. Over the years, the family has been plagued with a lack of information and has tried hard to find closure....

One of the most influential works in English literature, Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel ‘Rebecca,’ has been adapted for the screen several times, including famously by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940, which won an Oscar for Best Picture. Ben Wheatley’s 2020 Netflix rendition keeps true to Maurier’s vision while exploring the tale with certain hints of 21st-century modernity. ‘Rebecca’ is not a romantic film, nor is it a horror film — although it has qualities of both....

TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance: UK‘ is an interesting reality show that offers us a sneak peek into the lives of UK citizens who are exploring cross-border relationships with foreign nationals. Such relationships are pretty challenging as people have to deal with stark differences in habits, cultures, customs, and lifestyles. Moreover, it isn’t easy to visit a foreign country and adjust to the surroundings while working on the relationship together. However, with cameras documenting their every move and the future on the line, it is interesting to see how each pair chooses to tackle their issues uniquely....

A & E’s ‘Accused: Guilty or Innocent’ features the Shirley Carter murder case that took place in 2015. While her son, Jason Carter, was charged with the crime, he was later acquitted in 2019. The struggle of the family has been enormous. This is because, while Bill Carter and the rest of his children believe Jason committed the crime, Jason Carter is on a mission to prove his innocence. The second blow was when Jason Carter’s extramarital affair came to light....

It was actually hot and sunny when the Wild Boars junior soccer team decided to explore the Tham Luang Cave following practice on June 23, 2018, only for things to quickly turn upside down. After all, as some of the players as well as assistant coach Eak explained in ‘The Trapped 13: How We Survived the Thai Cave,’ sudden rainfall trapped them inside (for 18 days) within an hour. Amongst them were Phonchai “Tee” Khamluang (stateless) and Chanin “Titan” Viboonrungruang — so now, if you wish to learn more about their current standing, we’ve got the details for you....

Because of the setting and certain aspects of the narrative, Peacock’s ‘The Resort’ can’t escape the comparison with ‘The White Lotus,’ even though the two shows can’t be more different. If ‘The White Lotus’ is a brutal satire on 21st-century life, ‘The Resort’ is actually a breezy ride through magic realism. The latter has two distinctive timelines. In 2022, Noah (William Jackson Harper) and Emma (Cristin Milioti) arrive in Yucatán, Mexico, to celebrate their 10th anniversary....

‘The Silence of the Marsh’ is pretty linear. Its short runtime barely leaves room for any complex developments. In the opening scenes itself, the film establishes that its main character, Q, is a murderer who uses his own killings as narrative devices for writing his crime novels. There’s a scene where he conducts a book signing event where one of his fans approaches him. She curiously asks him about the past of the main character of his novels and through this, she hopes to know more about the reasons behind his psychotic behavior....

The Kalamazoo shooting incident in 2016 was a widely media covered murder trial. The case witnessed a 45-year-old man named Jason Dalton who gunned down eight people, out of which two girls made a narrow escape. The shooting spree was nothing short of a nightmare for those who were affected by it. The case found some closure when Jason Dalton finally took responsibility for his actions and pleaded guilty to the court....

What do you think of when you imagine haunted places? The usual suspects are generally a Victorian mansion and psychiatric wards. These have been frequent settings in horror movies. However, one other kind of place that is often linked to being haunted is hotels. Haunted hotels have become such a known phenomenon that several places even market themselves for their “haunted-ness.” Various paranormal documentary shows even visit known haunted hotels regularly....

In 2021, several messages allegedly sent by actor Armie Hammer became viral because of the nature of these messages; they reportedly talked about cannibalistic and rape fantasies. Following that, several women came forward with stories of their encounters with the actor. Discovery+’s ‘House of Hammer’ is a three-part docuseries that looks into these allegations and the Hammer family as a whole. Julia Morrison, who claimed to have had an online correspondence with Armie, also shared her experience....

Created by Nathan Fielder (‘Nathan For You‘), ‘The Rehearsal’ is a documentary-style comedy series that highlights the lengths a person can go to always stay ahead and reduce the uncertainties that life throws one’s way. Nathan Fielder sets out on a mission to let people prepare and rehearse for their lives with the help of a construction crew, a group of actors, and an abundance of resources. The comedian cautiously crafts realistic simulations of his own design with attention to detail, which helps people prepare for their biggest moments in life by acting out the scene in the simulation with several retakes, unlike in real life....

The TLC show ‘My 600-lb Life‘ features various inspirational tales of morbidly obese people’s struggles with weight loss. The show depicts a variety of these journeys in which the individuals, who typically weigh 600 pounds or more, adhere to rigid and difficult changes, including diet and exercise regimens, to reach their goal weight. They are guided by renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now, who supports the cast members on their quest to shed enough pounds to qualify for the highly sought-after weight loss procedure....

A spin-off of the eponymous American-British series, Netflix’s ‘Too Hot to Handle: Brazil’ is a Brazilian reality dating series created by Laura Gibson and Charlie Bennett that follows the same format as its parent show. Also hosted by the virtual assistant Lana, the game show brings together ten single and attractive adults who are kept in a massive resort for four weeks. However, what makes the show all the more challenging is that the prize money gets reduced if contestants indulge in kissing, sexual contact, or self-gratification....

Created by Oliver Lyttelton, Hulu’s ‘Wedding Season’ is a British action romantic comedy series that revolves around Katie and Stefan’s love affair, which begins at a wedding, even though the former has a fiancé. Fast forward to two months later, she is getting married, but in a bloody turn of events, her new husband and all his family members are found murdered at the wedding. Naturally, Stefan becomes a prime suspect in the eyes of the police, though he thinks that Katie is the one with the bloody hands....