‘Big Brother’ is a reality TV series that follows a group of contestants (HouseGuests) living together in a lavish custom-built house, locked away without any contact from the outside world. The HouseGuests are filmed 24/7 while all sorts of drama ensue during their stay. They are made to compete in unique tasks and challenges to get an advantage over the other contestants in the form of ration or other perquisites....
Written, co-produced, and directed by Jake Helgren, ‘Dashing in December’ is a Holiday-themed romantic drama film. It tells the story of a New York City financier who returns home during the holidays to convince his mother to sell the family’s ranch. He falls in love with the ranch hand, who plans to save the property. The Paramount Network film has a beautiful backdrop and explores a gay relationship. If you are wondering where it was filmed, here is everything you need to know....
Lifetime’s ‘Secrets in the Basement’ (originally named ‘Designs for Revenge’) is a thriller in which vengeance follows a happily married couple despite relocating. Delilah and her husband, Shawn Brenner, move out into the suburbs for a fresh start, especially after an incident involving Delilah. At the local hardware store, she runs into Jay Christo, and it turns out that he is the one who has designed their house. Soon, the couple feels like they have made the right decision by moving there....
Discovery Channel’s ‘Amish Mafia’ was a reality series that followed a group of people who apparently banded together to protect the Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Lancaster Amish Aid syndicate tries to protect the community from threats within and outside. All the while, the members of the groups deal with internal politics and have their own ambitions regarding the mafia’s leadership. The show first aired in 2012 and gained popularity since Amish community members are not allowed to be recorded....
Netflix’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ revolves around the employees of The Agency, a real estate company based in Los Angeles, California. One of the biggest stars of the reality show is Mauricio Umansky, the CEO of the company who helped in its establishment. The realtor’s personal life has become a point of speculation for many in the audience as his family plays a prominent role in the show. However, the show did not focus much on Mauricio’s wife, Kyle Richards, who is well-known for being a part of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills....
With social media influencing people’s choices, most have massively taken to cheeseboards and charcuterie. However, even though such boards are extremely aesthetic to look at and taste heavenly, putting one together requires a lot of hard work. That is where Boarderie comes in, as it offers pre-made, packaged cheeseboards that take away the hard work but allows unbridled enjoyment of the cuisine. The brains behind Boarderie, Aaron Menitoff and Rachel Solomon, appeared on ‘Shark Tank‘ season 14 episode 7, following which the interest in their product multiplied....
A hit-style murder at a home in the affluent community of River Oaks, Houston, in Texas, rocked the city in 1997. The discovery of Doris Angleton’s bullet-riddled body led the police to a complex inquiry with a lot of circumstantial evidence. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade: Lone Star’ focuses on the events before and after Doris’ death. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we? How Did Doris Angleton Die?...
‘Aftersun’ is a drama movie written and directed by Charlotte Wells. It tells the story of Calum and Sophie, a father and daughter who take a vacation at a Turkish resort on the eve of Calum’s 31st birthday. On vacation, the father and daughter have unique experiences recorded on a video camera. As the narrative progresses, viewers realize that the film is a retrospective look at Calum’s life through Sophie’s memories....
The third season of Netflix’s romantic series ‘Emily in Paris’ follows the relationship of Gabriel and Camille, who get back together in the second season finale. Gabriel, who doesn’t know that Camille returned to his life by breaking a pact made by her and Emily Cooper, starts to think about the next stage of his life with his lover. After renovating his restaurant with the help of Antoine Lambert and Alfie, he decides that it is time for him to take his togetherness with Camille to marriage....
Proms, dances, and every other reason to party has been an important theme in teen movies. Due to this, the dilemma of a partner has allowed some interesting tropes in the genre. ‘The Perfect Date’ uses this situation and creates a narrative from the perspective of a boy who decides to make a business out of it. The idea of an app that allows you to have a plus-one, without the apprehension of getting rejected, or worse, stood up by someone else, is rather appealing....
NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’ begins with Ben Song leaping into the past without telling anyone, including his fiancée, Addison. As his team tries to figure out a way to bring him back while helping him survive his leaps, they wonder why he took such a drastic step in the first place. What could have prompted Ben to leave his happy life behind and go into the unknown unprepared? Over the past episodes, several clues have been built up, but in this episode, Ben finally confesses why he left Addison and traveled to the past....
Police officers in Detroit, Michigan, found a homicide investigation on their hands when 65-year-old Robert Karey was shot to death at his home on June 26, 1987. Since Robert was known to deal in marijuana and regularly supplied locals with the drug, authorities gathered that his business might have had a hand in his murder. ‘Dateline: Graduation Night’ takes the viewer through the gruesome slaying and even details the police investigation that followed....
Netflix’s ‘From Scratch’ is a love story that takes place over the course of around a decade-and-a-half and takes the audience back and forth from America to Italy. It follows the love story of Amy and Lino who come from very different cultural backgrounds, which leads to some problems when it comes to gaining the acceptance of their families. While Amy’s family opens up to Lino after some initial disapproval, things are much harder for Lino who comes from a traditional Sicilian family....
Netflix’s ‘Izzy’s Koala World’ is a documentary series that follows a young girl named Isabella Rose Bee AKA Izzy and her family as they rescue and nurse Koalas till they are fit enough to go back into their natural habitat. The series also showcases the extraordinary bond shared between the Koalas and Izzy, who is also known as the “Koala Whisperer.” Some of Izzy’s fuzzy friends are Chompy, Juliet, Pumpkin, Twinkle, Storm Boy, and Leia, named after Izzy’s favorite ‘Star Wars’ character, Princess Leia....
One thing that DC’s television shows set in the “Arrowverse” have done successfully is worldbuilding. ‘The Flash,’ ‘Arrow’ and ‘Supergirl’ all take place in fictional places, which form a part of the same fictional universe. ‘The Flash,’ for instance is set in the fictional, Central City. Having kicked off in 2014, ‘The Flash’ follows Dr. Barry Allen after he gains the ability of superhuman speed due to a dark matter explosion....
‘Elite’ is one of these better-known Spanish drama shows. It revolves around the lives of three working-class kids who end up enrolling in the most “elite” school in Spain and with this, a hefty clash between the rich and the poor ensues. The drama further intensifies when the differences between the two classes lead to murder. Giving some of the best teen dramas like ‘Riverdale‘ a run for its money, ‘Elite’ sure does have a lot of potential....
Starring Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass, ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’ is an Indie sci-fi flick that centers on three members of a magazine staff who set out to investigate a man advertising for someone to accompany him on his time traveling endeavors. The film is unlike any other time-travel movie out there and it not only pleases you with its simple sci-fi concepts but also with its charming mumblecore characters. With that said, if you’ve already watched the film and you were fascinated by its beautiful beachside setup, here are all the details you need to know about its filming locations....
Starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, and Chris Cooper, ‘Seabiscuit’ recalls the victorious feats of a Thoroughbred Depression-era racehorse, Seabiscuit. The undersized horse not only changed the life of its trainer but also uplifted the spirits of an entire nation by defying all odds. Throughout its runtime, the movie walks you through several milestones of Seabiscuit’s career. Along with that, it also takes you down on a trip to all the sporting landmarks where Seabiscuit won his accolades....
Co-written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto, Netflix’s ‘The Big 4’ is an Indonesian action comedy movie that follows a competent detective who begins investigating her father’s death. Upon gathering several pieces of evidence, she connects the dots and discovers that he had a whole different life that he kept hidden from everyone — he was a leader of a group of assassins. When her investigation leads her to a remote island, she gets tracked down by her father’s enemies....
‘Falling for Christmas’ is a Netflix romantic comedy film that tells the story of a woman named Sierra Belmont (Lindsay Lohan), who has a bizarre accident while celebrating their engagement with her boyfriend Tad and loses consciousness. Jake, the owner of the local North Star Lodge, finds her unconscious by the road. When she wakes up at the hospital, it is revealed that she has amnesia. Jake agrees to take her to his lodge, where in the course of a few days, this “mystery” woman grows close to his motherless daughter, and love begins to blossom between her and Jake....
