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‘My 600-lb Life’ on TLC is one inspirational show with several motivational stories of weight loss struggles faced by morbidly obese people. The show features various such journeys where the contestants, weighing around 600 pounds or more, follow strict and demanding changes, including diet and exercise regimes, to achieve their desired weight. They are led by Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, i.e., Dr. Now, a famous bariatric surgeon, who helps and supervises the contestants in this journey to lose enough weight to be eligible for the coveted weight loss surgery....

Buddy comedies: hilarious, with just the right amount of bromance emotion. Buddy movies have been around for as long as one can remember. They are one genre of movies that has remained popular throughout, even though it may have had its peak prominence level only for a few phases. Despite having multiple tropes, the buddy movie is enjoyable mainly because of the actors involved and their chemistry with each other. On top of that, they are usually combined with other genres: most notably the cop film genre....

All of Eli Roth’s films are so imbued with his signature style and directorial sensibilities that they can never be mistaken as the works of any other filmmaker. Often regarded as part of the Splat Pack, an unofficial group of independent filmmakers who have been making R-rated horror films since 2002, Roth is most known for his horror projects like ‘Cabin Fever, the ‘Hostel’ series, and ‘The Green Inferno.’ ‘Knock Knock’ is his first attempt at an erotic thriller....

Portrayed by Joe Mantello, John Graff is an important character in Netflix’s ‘The Watcher,’ a true crime miniseries based on author Reeves Wiedeman’s 2018 article, published in New York magazine’s The Cut. The series revolves around Dean (Bobby Cannavale) and Nora Brannock (Naomi Watts), a couple from New York who buys their dream house in Westfield, New Jersey. However, their dreams soon become a nightmare when they start receiving letters from someone identifying as the Watcher, who claims their family has watched the property at 657 Boulevard for generations....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Banshee (2013 – 2016) ‘Banshee’ follows Lucas Hood, an ex-con and master thief who slips into the identity of the sheriff of Banshee, Pennsylvania, to evade his hurtful past. He continues to stride along the criminal path in a bid to ward off the menacing gangsters who he betrayed years earlier. But, as it turns out, he’s not the only one the mob seeks revenge on. His ex-lover, Carrie, who has started afresh, is also on the chopping block along with him....

HBO’s ‘His Dark Materials’ is a fantasy drama that follows the story of two teenagers who cross the threshold of their worlds to discover that there are many other parallel universes. Their journey takes them through a series of tough challenges in which they face loss and heartbreak. One of the saddest moments in the series happens at the end of Season 2 when Lee Scoresby dies. The aeronaut played an important role in Lyra’s journey in the first season and helped Will reunite with his father in the second....

Netflix’s ‘The Great Heist’ (El robo del siglo) follows the story of a band of thieves who steal twenty-four billion pesos from Colombia’s Bank of the Republic. The six-part series serves a thrilling time to the audience, with several edge-of-the-seat moments. It also presents a very realistic take on a robbery, never trying to pull off some Hollywood-style feat that makes the whole thing unbelievable. In fact, at the end of every episode, the show reminds us that the story is inspired by true events....

In May 2002, a loving couple — Joshua Ford and Martha “Geney” Crutchley — traveled to Ocean City, Maryland, to unwind. Little did they know that a chance meeting with another couple there would turn fatal for them. Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Investigates: Natural Born Killers’ chronicles what happened to Joshua and Geney and what ultimately led to their tragic death. So, if you’re curious about the same, we’ve got you covered....

‘Locke and Key’ follows the story of three siblings who move into their ancestral home after the death of their father. There they discover a number of magical keys, each with a unique function of its own. In ten episodes, the show familiarises us with a bunch of them, and as the story moves forward, the characters rely on different keys to protect themselves or attack their enemies. Because so much information is unloaded on us in a short span of time, it becomes difficult to keep track of the keys that have been presented and the people that possess them....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Betrayed: Motel Hell’ chronicles the more than two decades wait the parents of 22-year-old college student Janet Chandler had to endure before the killers of their daughter were brought to justice. Janet was raped and murdered in February 1979 in Holland, Michigan. The episode is a testament to their perseverance and fighting spirit as they saw that their daughter gets justice. So where are Jim and Glenna Chandler now?...

In June 2016, the authorities looking for Lyntell Washington made a horrific discovery in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The 40-year-old’s decomposing remains were all that were left after she was murdered a few days prior. ABC News’ ‘20/20: The Barefoot Witness’ delves into Lyntell’s murder and how the discovery of her unattended 3-year-old daughter spurred on an investigation. The show also talks about Lyntell’s twin sister, Cyntell, and her testimony during the trial of the killer, Robert Marks....

Even for today’s standards, the kind of visual storytelling experience that ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ brings to the table is just amazing. Directed by George Roy Hill, ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ is a Western film that revolves around the true story of outlaw Butch and his closest associate, Sundance Kid. The film not only portrays their wild and adventurous outlaw life, which seemingly had no bounds but also perfectly highlights the bond that the two men shared....

Written and directed by Cameron Crowe, ‘Jerry Maguire’ is a 1996 romantic comedy sports movie that revolves around the successful sports agent Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise), who undergoes a life-altering epiphany after one of his clients gets seriously injured. After dishonorably losing his elite status in the agency and high-paying clients, Jerry enters the sports industry with just one client, Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.). Meanwhile, he falls for Dorothy Boyd (Renée Zellweger), facing the impossible task of regaining what he once had....

‘Psycho Sister-In-Law,’ formerly titled ‘Sinister Sister,’ is an excellent addition to Lifetime’s roster of thrillers. It sees a family getting wrecked when a new member comes in and upends their everyday life. Tensions are high when the half-sister of a father-to-be moves into the house after the family patriarch passes away. It is already a time to grieve, and the family’s got their guard down. Haley and Nick are happy, prosperous, and just pregnant with their first baby....

With the reach that Netflix has all over the world, you’d think that they have established a base in every country. Despite being in the game for a good part of the decade now, the streaming service is still working on it. But surely, slowly and steadily, it is dominating the television industry globally. Its next stop: South Africa. In the trend to keep its first original projects kick-ass and intriguing, Netflix has chosen to enter the South African market with the story of a spy....

One of the most popular teen dramas of all time is ‘The Vampire Diaries’. Based on the book series of the same name by L.J Smith, it follows the story of a young girl named Elena Gilbert who falls in love with a boy, Stefan Salvatore, who turns out to be a century-old vampire. Their story takes many twists and turns as Stefan’s brother, Damon, comes into the picture, and other vampires, werewolves and witches also become a part of the story....

Hulu’s boxing-themed drama series ‘Mike’ follows the true story of Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer who became one of the greatest ever to grace the ring. The show depicts Mike’s upbringing as a child, the tumultuous surroundings he grows up in, and the tensions he develops with his mother. As a child, Mike grows up witnessing his mother, Lorna Mae, fighting with his father, Jimmy Kirkpatrick, who eventually leaves her. In reality, Kirkpatrick was not a constant presence in the lives of Mike or his siblings....

Netflix’s ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’ takes viewers to the titular small town where Halloween is a big deal. Sydney, a teenager, and her parents relocate to the town on the eve of Halloween. However, Sydney soon unleashes a deadly evil spirit on the town. As a result, she is forced to team up with her new friends and her father, a science teacher, to resolve the crisis. The Jeff Wadlow-directed adventure comedy is an entertaining ride that highlights the theme of science vs....

Thriller is one of the most popular genres with filmgoers. Over the years, the emergence of visionary auteurs, like Dennis Villeneuve and David Fincher, has lifted the standards of the genre and they have set a benchmark for others to emulate. Their use of non-linear storytelling and gripping narratives make thriller films an engrossing venture. Though there has been criticism directed towards the genre for becoming too commercial and losing its soul in the process, the past decade has seen a balanced combination of both quality content and entertainment factor....

‘Departure’ is a drama mini-series that tackles the disappearance of Flight 716 over the Atlantic Ocean. Though reminiscent of a 2000’s show in its style of storytelling, it actually captures the essence of investigating a fatal aviation incident exceptionally. Archie Punjabi stars as Kendra Malley, an excellent incident investigator, as she tackles her personal and professional relationships to get to the bottom of the mystery. Plot Summary Flight 716 takes off from New York City, but unfortunately, it never lands at its intended destination, London....