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Netflix has gradually tightened its grip and command over true-crime documentaries with various productions going viral. ‘Amanda Knox’ is yet another docu-series that teases viewers with the age-old question: Did she or did she not? The documentary reveals yet another shocking story of a murder trial, making viewers’ sympathies and suspicions fluctuate consistently. But, who is Amanda Knox? Where is she now? Who is Amanda Knox? Amanda Knox is an American woman who grew up in Seattle....

On the surface, ‘Real Steel’ looks like a sports drama with a sci-fi twist to it, but at its heart, it is the story about a father-son duo. It begins with Charlie Kenton, an ex-boxer who is struggling to make money in the business of robot fighting. He is in a lot of debt and every move that he makes turns things worse for him. In between this destitution, he is given the responsibility of taking care of his estranged son, Max, whose mother has recently died....

‘Carol’ is based on the semi-autobiographical romantic novel, ‘The Price of Salt’ by Patricia Highsmith. Directed by Todd Haynes and written by Phyllis Nagy, this film follows a forbidden affair between a woman going through a divorce, Carol Aird, and a young aspiring female photographer, Therese Belivet. In the 1950s, at a time when homosexuality was looked down upon, sustaining a relationship was difficult as it is. An extramarital affair being a scandal in itself gets more painful when one’s children are involved....

Directed by Allan Harmon, Hallmark’s ‘Dating the Delaneys’ is a romantic drama movie that showcases the intricacies of dating in the modern world through the eyes of three generations of Delaney women. After finding out that her ex-husband is getting remarried, Maggie Delaney thinks about returning to the dating world after about 20 years. She meets Michael, the single father of her son’s friend, who offers a helping hand and suggests they go on a practice date....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Hunters’ follows a group of people who band together to hunt down Nazis living in the United States circa 1977. The show fictionalizes an organized attempt at creating the Fourth Reich in the USA, across the Atlantic Ocean. The series’ appeal is further enhanced by its tone and style that seeks to provide an entertainingly deep tale with vibrancy. The cinematography and camerawork are top-notch, making every frame beautiful to gaze at....

‘Safety’ is an inspiring biographical-sports drama based on the life of Ray McElrathbey. Giving up is not an option for Ray (Jay Reeves), a football player on scholarship at Clemson University. His mother’s drug addiction causes her to lose custody of Ray and his 11-year old brother Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson). With no other option, Ray secretly raises his brother on campus while he continues to do his best in an attempt to turn their life around....

Directed by Noah Baumbach, Netflix’s drama film ‘White Noise‘ revolves around the couple Jack and Babette Gladney, who lives a mundane life together as a college professor and posture teacher respectively. Their uneventful existence takes a wild turn when an astounding explosion happens in their town named Blacksmith. After the explosion, a toxic cloud forms in the sky, forcing the residents of the town to evacuate. Jack, Babette, and their children try their best to leave the town but get stuck in the middle of the “airborne toxic event....

‘Willow’ is based on and sequel to the 1988 fantasy film of the same name. The plot is set 17 years (200 moons) after the events of the original film. When the series begins, Madmartigan (Val Kilmer) has been missing for about ten years. After his and Sorsha’s son, Airk (Dempsey Bryk), is abducted by the forces of the evil entity known as the Crown, Airk’s sister Kit (Ruby Cruz) sets out on a quest to rescue him and perhaps find out what happened to her father in the process....

SPONSORED LINKS Stephen King is, without the shadow of a doubt, the author with the highest number of film and television adaptations of his works. King is someone who always manages to come up with such stories that can very easily be translated into the audio-visual format. This mainly happens because of the atmosphere of horror and mystery he manages to conjure up with his careful selection of words. The HBO miniseries, ‘The Outsider‘, which is based on King’s novel of the same name, has been developed for the screen by Richard Price....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Investigates: The Freeway Phantom’ tries to shed light on what is touted to be Washington, D.C.’s first serial killer, who was known as the Freeway Phantom. As per reports, this serial killer was responsible for the rape and murder of at least six minor black girls in D.C. between April 1971 and September 1972. The serial killer remains unidentified even after half a century, though police have identified several probable suspects....

Netflix’s ‘Selling the OC‘ follows the employees of The Oppenheim Group’s office in Orange County, California. The reality show is a spinoff of ‘Selling Sunset‘ and allows the audience to view some of the region’s best properties and what goes behind selling them. As the series progresses, they also see the realtors’ interpersonal dynamics and how they work. The internal politics within the office is one of the most entertaining parts of the series, with new forms of bonds forming and breaking as the events unfold....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Web of Lies: Hitman 4 Hire’ follows attempted murder survivor Brian Long as he recounted his blissful domestic life, completely unaware that his former wife, Leslie, was hatching a plan to kill him with her alleged lover. The episode takes the viewers through his traumatic experience and how he survived the attack only to have his life shattered by the truth of the attack on him. So who is Brian, and where is he now?...

Since its debut in 2012, TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life’ has featured the motivational testimonies of several extremely obese people who need assistance to lead healthier lifestyles. The series showcases several phases of these journeys, during which the contestants must adhere to a rigorous calorie-restricted diet and perform exercises that Dr. Now prescribes. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan AKA Dr. Now, a well-known bariatric surgeon, serves as their mentor. He supports them as they try and reduce their weight to the required level to qualify for bariatric treatment....

With direction and writing by Aleksandra Kulakowska and Maciej Prykowski, Netflix’s Christmas romantic comedy ‘Delivery By Christmas‘ is about a young, single mother who works as a courier to support her child. Things go awry when the packages get delivered to the wrong addresses on Christmas Eve. Maria, the protagonist, has to hurry and return the boxes to the correct address to save everyone’s jolly festival. Themes like family bonding, the reality of relationships, and the consequences of misunderstandings find relevance in the plot of the Polish movie....

SPONSORED LINKS The first installment of the ‘Chicago’ franchise, ‘Chicago Fire’ is an action drama series that follows the personal and professional lives of various firefighters and paramedics in Chicago. Created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, the drama series features impressive performances from a talented cast, including Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Lauren German, and Charlie Barnett. If you are a fan of the ‘Chicago’ franchise or such drama shows, you must be eager to learn more about this series and find out where you can watch it....

One of the best coming-of-age movies of recent times, ‘Lady Bird’ follows the story of a rebellious teenager and her difficult relationship with her mother. With Saoirse Ronan in the lead role, the film is written and directed by Greta Gerwig. The film has amassed critical acclaim, and garnered several Academy Award nominations. One of the things that makes it such a great watch is how close it resonates to reality....

Netflix’s ‘The Stranger’ is an Australian crime thriller movie written and directed by Thomas M. Wright. It stars Joel Edgerton as Mark, an undercover cop trying to solve the murder case of a young boy. In the process, he meets Henry, the prime suspect in the case, and forms an intimate friendship with the man to coax a confession. As a result, a gritty tale of ethics unfolds that makes several poignant statements about violence and its nature....

With an ensemble cast that features the likes of Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, and Kerry Washington, ‘The Prom’ is a musical comedy that discusses the plight of a lesbian teenager named Emma. In a way, it’s her coming of age story as well. Emma just wants to take her girlfriend to prom, but the PTA opposes it and calls off the event altogether. When a poorly reviewed Broadway star and her friends hear about this, they go to Edgewater, Indiana, to help the teen out....

Have heart, be positive. At the end of the crisis, that is the lesson from the 2002 medical thriller kidnapping movie ‘John Q.’ Actor-director Nick Cassavetes infuses a brooding urgency into the story. What begins as a straightforward hostage-taking scenario erupts into a nationwide humanitarian crisis. The story follows John Q, who takes several hostages in the emergency room of Hope Memorial Hospital, hoping for a miracle. He demands a heart for his son, which seems initially ludicrous to the law enforcement and the hospital authorities....

In ‘Shinobi no Ittoki’ episode 2 titled ‘Merciless Choices,’ the titular protagonist learns that his mother has made sacrifices for the Iga clan following his father’s death, and now it’s his turn to take that responsibility as the true heir. Despite being reluctant initially, Ittoki eventually agrees to join the Kokuten Ninjutsu Academy to become an Iga clan ninja. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Shinobi no Ittoki’ episode 2....