‘Deliver by Christmas’ follows the story of Molly (Alvina August), who owns a bakery, and Josh (Eion Bailey), a single father, who has recently moved into town along with his young son. While Molly has a fascination for Josh as a person, her phone calls with a mysterious client seem to develop into something more than friendship. What she doesn’t know is both Josh and the mystery man are the same person....
Directed by Sebastián Lelio, ‘Disobedience’ is a 2017 romantic drama movie based on Naomi Alderman’s eponymous 2006 novel. It follows Ronit Krushka, a young Jewish woman who returns to her community after her father’s death. However, she finds herself uncomfortable trying to fit in with the Orthodox Jewish community. She stumbles across her cousin, Dovid Kuperman, who is married to Esti, a mutual friend from her younger years. Soon, Ronit finds herself entangled in a relationship viewed with disdain by those around her....
Written by Emma Thompson, ‘Effie Gray’ is a biographical film based on the unusual marriage of John Ruskin (Greg Wise) and Euphemia Gray (Dakota Fanning). This marriage has been the subject of intrigue for 150 years or more. Ruskin and Gray had been friends for a long time before they got married, but their wedding night completely changes their equation. Ruskin’s lack of interest in Effie eventually leads to an annulment of their marriage....
‘Killer Competition’ is a thriller that follows Nicole (Jacqueline Scislowski), a high school senior who wants to see herself as the valedictorian but the stiff competition she faces stands in her way. Her friend Sarah (Cristine Prosperi) suggests something she shouldn’t have done – manipulating the test scores. Problematic as it anyway was, it sets off a series of student suicides, which actually turns out to be murder. Being the prime suspect, Nicole must find the true killer before she is arrested or becomes the next victim....
The second biopic in David Fincher’s stellar career after ‘The Social Network’ (2010), ‘Mank’ is a black-and-white period drama about how the script for ‘Citizen Kane’ (1941) was written. It focuses on the titular character, Herman J. Mankiewicz (Mank for short) (Gary Oldman), a veteran screenwriter hired by 24-year-old Orson Welles (Tom Burke), to write the script for his first film. They model their main character, Charles Foster Kane, after William Randolph Hearst (Charles Dance), the wealthiest and most influential media tycoon of the time....
From the directorial mind that worked on the ‘Transformers‘ franchise, comes ‘Rogue Warfare,’ a movie that sees heroes facing a threat like never before. Mike Gunther plays it by the book in the military film, where he brings together a band of soldiers from various countries. In an unorthodox mission, the world decides to join forces and eliminate a common threat – a terrorist leader intent on using a dirty bomb....
When it comes to romance and drama movies, very few can hold a candle to American filmmaker Nick Cassavetes’ 2004 film ‘The Notebook’. This was not always the case, however, as the film was only a moderate commercial success and a critical flop at the time of its release. Nevertheless, post release ‘The Notebook’ developed quite a cult following, and slowly but surely cemented actors Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams’ status as Hollywood superstars....
The HBO docu-series, ‘Atlanta’s Missing And Murdered: The Lost Children’ is a true-crime production that takes a look at the kidnapping and murder of approximately 30 African-American children in the city of Atlanta. The series recounts the tragic events which led to the entire city being gripped in a wave of fear. Several parents even stopped sending their children to school. However, the HBO documentary series’ main focus is on the re-opening of the case by Atlanta’s mayor, Keisha Lance Bottom....
When it comes to true love, “age is just a number,” and not many can give justice to the quote. The fan-favorite pair, Mia and Gordon Thornton, from the sixth season of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ AKA ‘RHOP’ is one such couple. The stunning couple has an age gap of around 32 years! An installment of ‘The Real Housewives’ franchise, ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ centers on the personal and professional lives of a group of prosperous, elite, and wealthy ladies hailing from Potomac, Maryland, as they go about their days, which revolve around their status, lifestyle, and aesthetics....
Netflix’s ‘From Scratch’ follows the story of Amy and Lino, who fall in love and start a life together, despite the many challenges in their path. While the show primarily focuses on their romance, it also expands the story to their families, who become their support system when the times get tough. For Amy, her sister Zora is the one person that she can always lean on and trust to give her the best advice....
Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Lives Here: The Monster Inside Him’ chronicles the tragic murder of 17-year-old Candice Cockerham in Jonesville, North Carolina, in November 2002. The episode is a testament to how sometimes domestic abuse victims are rendered unsafe by the judicial and police system of the country and abusers are able to get their way. The teen girl had to die to pave the way for her mother to fight the state legislature and sue the city police for their negligence....
Investigation Discovery’s ‘Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? Smoke and Mirrors’ follows the strange case of Ronald Stan AKA Jeffrey Walton faked his death and fled to America from Canada under pretenses. He married thrice before he was caught nearly four decades later in Oklahoma. The episode features Debra Proctor, the former fourth wife of Ronald, who divorced him when she came to know about the disturbing truth. So where is Debra now?...
Apple TV+’s drama series ‘Shantaram’ follows the astounding life of Dale, an Australian robber who ends up in the Indian city of Bombay after escaping from prison. During his stay in the city, upon assuming the false identity of Lindsay Ford AKA Lin, he meets Karla Saaranen, a Swiss-American who has connections with the key players of the Bombay underworld. The first three episodes of the show depict Lin and Karla’s first encounter and the bond they gradually nurture....
Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Affairs: Betrayed By Love: Tempted by the Fruit of Another’ covers two brutal murders, one of the victims being 47-year-old Haval Ravin in San Diego, California, in November 2004. The investigators caught the killer within days of the homicide, but a shroud of mystery still covers the case. If you’re interested in the killer’s identity and current whereabouts, we’ve your back. Let’s begin then, shall we? How Did Dr....
SPONSORED LINKS ‘Christmas With the Campbells’ is a romantic comedy film that revolves around Jesse, who gets dumped by her boyfriend but still spends the holidays with his family and gets smitten by his handsome cousin. Directed by Clare Niederpruem, the holiday movie features impressive onscreen performances from a talented ensemble cast comprising Brittany Snow, Justin Long, Alex Moffat, Julia Duffy, and George Wendt. Upon its premiere, the Christmas movie opened up to generally positive reviews from critics, but this one is not for kids....
Showtime’s ‘Nothing Compares’ is a documentary from director Kathryn Ferguson that looks at Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor’s rise as a musician, beginning with her first album in 1987. The film focuses on her early years in the music industry and how it was peppered with controversy, given her outspokenness against various relevant issues. The viewers also learn about how Sinéad’s career began and her relationship with her drummer, John Reynolds. So, if you’re curious to learn more about him and their union, here’s what we know....
The events of ‘Ju-On Origins’ do not unfold in chronological order. Even the development of its characters and plot points is not linear. The series follows a timeline that stems from 1952 and then goes all the way to 1997. With this convoluted timeline, the show depicts how the history of violence in a Japanese apartment has manifested into a curse. A curse that is an endless loop, growing stronger with time....
As a documentary that delves deep into the 2020 disappearance and murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén at her Fort Hood base in Texas, ‘I Am Vanessa Guillén’ is simply riveting. After all, this Netflix original charts not just the way the 20-year-old lost her life at the hands of a peer but also its complex aftermath through the eyes of her enraged, frustrated, and grieving family. So now, if you wish to learn more about the two loudest voices demanding sheer justice for her from every angle — her loving sisters, Marya and Lupe Guillén — we’ve got the details for you....
The city of Longview in Cowlitz County, Washington, was terrorized by the disappearance and murder of young girl children in the 80s and early 90s. The police could not locate the body of many girls until the forensic evidence retrieved from the body of one of the victims finally helped the authorities capture the man who was dubbed “Longview Serial Killer.” Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case With Paula Zahn: Broken Trust’ documents the hunt for this vicious man as he moved from one victim to another until he finally got arrested in 1997....
Bryan Rein was murdered under tragedic circumstances. The 31-year old veterinary doctor was shot to death in his residence in Geraldine, Montana. While there have been various possible theories on who might have killed him, it still remains an unsolved mystery. This is precisely the juncture at which ‘Dateline’ steps in to give it a renewed perspective. Who is Thomas Jaraczeski? Thomas Jaraczeski was dating Ann Wishman when Brian Rein set up his veterinary clinic in Montana....
