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Based on a YA novel written by Ted Caplan and Jenni Hendriks – who both also serve as the co-screenwriters along with Rachel Lee Goldenberg (‘Valley Girl’, ‘The Mindy Project’) – ‘Unpregnant’ is all set to hit the screens on HBO Max. Short on the heels of searing ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’, which premiered at the Sundance earlier this year, ‘Unpregnant’ is a lighter spin on the subject matter, which serves the hard truths with a side of some very big laughs....

Netflix’s biographical film ‘The Swimmers’ revolves around Sara Mardini and Yusra Mardini, two Syrian sisters who embark on a dangerous journey to Germany from their home country in the wake of the Syrian civil war. Sara and Yusra, who are also two professional swimmers, swim across the Aegean Sea to enter mainland Europe. The two sisters eventually end up in Germany, where they restart their swimming training under the supervision of coach Sven Spannenkrebs....

‘Rent-A-Girlfriend’ (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) is a shōnen anime that tells the story of the indecisive college student Kazuya Kinoshita and his girlfriend-for-hire, Chizuru Mizuhara. After his previous girlfriend breaks up with him, Kazuya employs Chizuru through an online app. But when his friends and family find out about them and erroneously conclude that they are genuinely in a relationship, things become complicated. They decide to continue the charade and keep “dating”. Soon, other employees of the app are introduced, and they also start developing feelings for Kazuya....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. The Flight That Fought Back (2005) A docudrama also based on the events that took place on board UA Flight 93, ‘The Flight That Fought Back’ is Discovery’s attempt to give us a clearer picture of what exactly transpired on that plane that day. Narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, the film is a suspenseful roller-coaster ride, even though you already know about the tragic fate of the crew and passengers....

A&E’s Accused: Guilty or Innocent? Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl? brings into focus the case of Franklin Bonner, who was murdered in 2009. The age-old case was determined as a cold case, with certain individuals rounded up as suspects. It, however, saw a new change of events in 2019, after a decade since the crime took place. Angel Bumpass: What Did She Do? Photo Credit: SHEPHERDSVILLE POLE In January 2019, Franklin Bonner’s wife, Linda Bonner, came back home to find her husband tied to the kitchen table and chair in their home....

AMC’s comedy series ‘Kevin Can F**k Himself,’ Allison Devine-McRoberts’ life changes when she rekindles her passion for Samuel “Sam” Park, her old friend from high school. Allison, who badly aspires to start a new chapter of her life without the tiring presence of her husband Kevin McRoberts, dreams of sharing the same with Sam. Even though they are both married, the unhappiness in the two marriages paves the way for Allison and Sam’s endearing bond....

With Hulu’s ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ delving deep into every aspect of the pioneering all-male exotic dance troupe’s early years, it’s no surprise that the routines are given a lot of significance. The fact Nick De Noia created a majority of these hot pieces is also a crucial aspect here since he was a real-life director-choreographer who was sadly, eventually slain over this creative venture. So now that we’ve seen Australian actor Murray Bartlett almost flawlessly portray the late professional on our screens, let’s find out whether he himself is actually light on his feet or not, shall we?...

Created by Megan McGrath and Irad Eyal, Netflix’s ‘Floor is Lava’ is a one-of-a-kind reality game show based on the eponymous children’s game. Hosted by Rutledge Wood, each episode features contestant teams navigating exciting obstacle courses, which they must cross without falling into the slippery hot “lava-like” substance below. Apart from the $10,000 prize, the winning team gets the funky Lava Lamp trophy on their mantles. Ever since the show premiered in 2020, it has gained numerous fans who not just love the sense of nostalgia the competition provides but also the quirky contestants who appear each season....

Paramount+’s ‘1923’ is a Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan. It follows Jacob and Cara Dutton, the heads of the Dutton family, who oversee the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch while dealing with several socio-economic challenges. The series is a part of the ‘Yellowstone’ universe that includes the parent series ‘Yellowstone‘ and the prequel series ‘1883.’ It continues some of the narrative threads established in its predecessors, making viewers curious about 5the connections between ‘1923’ and ‘1883....

Netflix’s ‘Delhi Crime’ focuses on the investigations carried out by Delhi police officers into the gruesome crimes that can make anyone shudder with fear. The nature of the criminals and the acts committed by them are so disturbing that the audience can’t help but wonder how anyone can keep themselves sane while trying to solve such cases. While it is interesting to watch how the cops use their skills and resources to solve what seems like an impossible situation, what makes things scarier is to imagine that the criminals portrayed in the show could exist in real life....

Netflix’s ‘28 Days Haunted’ is a thrilling TV show that follows three groups of paranormal investigators as they attempt to break through the veil that separates the living from the dead. Famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren discovered that it takes about 28 days for the spirit world and the human world to come in contact with each other. As this theory has never been proven, the paranormal investigators on the show attempt to run their own tests in three different haunted locations around the United States....

Prime Video’s ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ is a spy thriller that follows a self-contained story in every season. With every new chapter in Jack’s professional life, we find him in a different part of the world where he has to face challenges unlike he has ever seen before. In all of his missions, he needs to rely on other people and has to be very careful about who he chooses to trust....

Netflix’s ‘Norsemen’ is the version of the Vikings that you might not have seen before. Instead of focusing on the perpetual wars and the bloody battles fought by them, it focuses on the time when they are not indulged in blood and mayhem. What were their normal lives like? What would they do when they were at home? It is these things that the show centers on, and because we have almost never seen this side of the Vikings before, it makes us wonder how much of the story is true?...

‘Queer Eye‘ has been revived on Netflix, and the reboot has become even more popular among fans. The Fab Five include Antoni Porowski, food and wine expert, Tan France, fashion expert, Karamo Brown, culture expert, Bobby Berk, design expert, and Jonathan Van Ness, grooming expert. They build relationships with men and women who might have different views and give them a makeover, which expertly combines stylistic advice along with social commentary....

Directed by Ben Wheatley (‘Free Fire’), the Netflix film ‘Rebecca’ tells the story of love, envy, rivalry, and hatred. The unnamed protagonist (Lily James) is a British paid companion to an older American socialite currently residing in a hotel in Monte Carlo. There, she meets Maxim “Max” de Winter (Armie Hammer). A passionate and whirlwind romance ensues. Right when it seems like they are about to part ways permanently, Max asks her to marry him....

Directed by Steven Spielberg, ‘The Fabelmans’ is a coming-of-age film that revolves around Samuel “Sammy” Fabelman, who aspires to become a filmmaker upon getting fascinated by the medium after watching a film at a theatre for the first time. Sammy masters the art of cinema by making home movies, capturing his father Burt Fabelman, mother Mitzi Fabelman, and Burt’s best friend Bennie Loewy. While editing such a home movie shot during a family camp, Sammy discovers that Mitzi and Bennie are closer than two friends....

Based on the book of the same name by Robert Kolker, ‘Lost Girls’ follows a woman’s quest to find her daughter. The film paints the picture of a flawed justice system that failed the girls who were the victims of the Long Island serial killer. Rather than focusing on the mystery itself, it presents the story of a family who does not receive much help in their endeavour. The ending makes it all the more gut-wrenching....

In ‘Mob Psycho 100’ season 3 or ‘Mob Psycho III’ episode 6 titled ‘Divine Tree 3 ~Dimple Is~’ the titular protagonist starts seeing Dimple in a new light and instead of fighting him decides to trust him that they can sort things out by having a heart-to-heart conversation. It turns out to be the right call as Dimple ends up listening to his frenemy and has a change of heart. Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse when Psycho Helmet becomes an entity on its own....

Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table: Pizza‘ is a mouth-watering food reality show that rounds up the best pizzas and pizzerias from worldwide. While the show takes us into the kitchen and documents the process behind making the beloved pie, we also witness the “x-factor” that helps each pizza stand out from the others. Moreover, the show opens a window into the lives of the chefs, allowing us to relate with them on a deeper level....

Sushant Singh Rajput, the Bollywood star who managed to wow millions with his superhits like ‘Chhichhore’, ‘Kai Po Che’, and ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’, shockingly passed away on June 14, 2020. He had reportedly committed suicide and his body was found hanging in his Bandra (Mumbai) residence by his domestic help on Sunday morning. Although no suicide note was found, the actor had apparently been suffering from depression for several months....