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Netflix’s ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ is a retelling of Jeffrey Dahmer’s crimes, but focuses more on the perspective of the people around him. The serial killer affected a lot of lives, the scale of which goes beyond the seventeen people that he killed. His actions traumatized his neighbors like Glenda Cleveland, who’d been trying to alert the authorities about him, but to no avail. What he did also blemished his family name, with “Dahmer” forever connected to his heinous acts....

Phyllida Lloyd’s ‘Herself’ is a moving film about a woman who escapes her abusive husband and works hard to build a better, more secure future for her children and herself. The movie makes a powerful statement about rebuilding from the ashes of one’s burned down dreams. Clare Dunne, Harriet Walter, and Conleth Hill star in this poignant film that tells the story of a woman’s resilience, her love for her children, and the coming together of a community that’s full of heart, kindness, and good cheer....

Peacock’s ‘Meet Cute’ is a romance drama that is driven by the trope of time travel and characters getting stuck in a time loop. The protagonist of the story is a woman named Sheila, who keeps going back to the day when she first met Gary. Their first date was so magical for her that she wants to stay in it for as long as she can. While there are a lot of perks of being able to live the same day, again and again, there are a lot of drawbacks too, and it takes some time for Sheila to figure that out....

Jon Taffer is an American hero. After all, he breathes new lives into bars that might otherwise go out of business. Several establishments in the US start on a great note but have ups and downs. Perhaps, what was hip at the time of opening goes out of fashion, eventually. In the Paramount Network’s ‘Bar Rescue,’ Jon steps in to save a failing establishment and brings about his own set of changes....

Released in 2015, Dope is a coming-of-age comedy–drama that follows the story of three geeky teenagers and their wild adventures. The movie is written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa and is produced by Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi. Starring Shameik Moore as Malcolm Adekanbi and his nerd friends Jib and Diggy played by Tony Revolori and Kiersey Clemons, respectively, who aren’t really the most popular kids in the school but are very unique in every single way- they love hip-hop music and even have their own punk band....

Written, directed, and edited by John Erick Dowdle (‘Full Moon Rising’), ‘The Poughkeepsie Tapes’ tells the story of a serial killer who prowls the streets of the eponymous city in the US state of New York. His victims are mostly young women, although he has killed some of their male companions. The film is predominantly comprised of the over 800 tapes that have been found in his home. It also has interviews with people who are supposed to be law enforcement officers and members of the families of the victims....

Misty Martin’s rollercoaster life while living in Tennessee is documented on Investigation Discovery’s ‘Wives With Knives: Addicted to Love.’ The young woman had to deal with a lot of turmoil in her life, which she talked about on the show. Apart from teenage pregnancy, Misty talked about being addicted to meth and losing custody of her children. So, if you’re wondering where she might be today, here’s what we know....

Director Jon Turteltaub’s ‘National Treasure’ (2004) and ‘National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets’ (2007) are classic examples of fun and engaging blockbusters. Even though they received mixed reviews from critics, they were successful at the box office. Despite this, the planned third entry in the ‘National Treasure’ franchise has been trapped in development hell for years. Instead of that, we get ‘National Treasure: Edge of History,’ a Disney+ series from the screenwriters of the films, Cormac and Marianne Wibberley (The Wibberleys co-wrote the first film with Jim Kouf)....

There has been a resurgence in pandemic movies lately, and I need not explain why. Among the slew of movies relevant for the present times, Takashi Doscher’s ‘Only’ is a lesser-known sci-fi drama. Instead of treading a path similar to other dystopian dramas out there, ‘Only’ primarily focuses on the direct effects of a pandemic on a couple. It thrives on the intimacy and subtle developments of its two main characters and also presents two mature yet distinguished perceptions of a desaturated world....

Netflix’s ‘State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith’ explores what happened after a mother of four from Stevenson, Alabama, shot and killed an acquaintance, Joshua Todd Smith, in January 2018. At the time, Brittany claimed that Todd had raped her and threatened to kill her and her brother, Chris McCallie. Her elucidation from nearly the get-go was thus self-defense. But prior to the shooting, she, the victim, and her brother had gone to a local convenience store where she told the clerk, Paige Painter, about the sexual assault....

‘Rick and Morty‘ season 6 premiere picks up right after the devastating season 5 finale that sees the destruction of the Citadel. The episode, titled ‘Solaricks,’ presents Rick with a familiar challenge, but things get unexpectedly twisted when the genius scientist’s lingering past meddles with the mission. As a result, Rick must find a way to bring his family back together. If you are wondering about the outcome of the fan-favorite grandfather-grandson duo’s latest adventure, here is everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Rick and Morty’ season 6 episode 1!...

SPONSORED LINKS Who is Samantha Zwicker? Hailing from Washington, US, Samantha Zwicker is a well-known ecologist who graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2009. From a young age, she had been interested in working towards wildlife conservation, though it had been wolves who were her primary concern in her initial years. Samantha has gained multiple degrees from the University of Wahington to further her expertise, including a Master’s Degree in Wildlife Conservation Ecology....

Netflix has constantly been pushing the boundaries of what is possible with TV series since it launched its first show, ‘House of Cards‘. Since then, a lot has changed around the world, but what has remained is their ability to create and stream shows that have become the face of television today. They have done so not just by streaming shows that have been critically acclaimed, but by pushing what can or cannot be shown....

A spinoff of the beloved ‘Southern Charm,’ Bravo TV’s ‘Southern Hospitality’ is a reality series that revolves around the dramatic and entertaining lives of Leva Bonaparte’s employees at Republic Garden & Lounge in Charleston. It gives the viewers an insight into the dramatic lives of the staff members as they go about their usual personal and professional duties in one of the hippest nightclubs in Charleston. Season 1 of the series introduced viewers to several charming cast members, including Joe Bradley....

Netflix’s ‘Selling the OC‘ brings viewers to the thriving world of real estate in Orange County, California. The series follows the personal and professional lives of the employees of The Oppenheim Group’s office in Orange County. Thanks to their high earnings, the cast members are able to live a lavish life full of high-class events and enjoyable parties. One such name that garnered the attention of the viewers is none other than Polly Brindle....

Hulu’s ‘Tell Me Lies’ is a drama series that follows the eight-year-long tumultuous yet exciting relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco. The series is based on Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel of the same name and developed for television by Meaghan Oppenheimer. The intoxicating relationship drama takes viewers through several scenic locations in Southern California, making one wonder whether the series was taped on location in the state or somewhere else entirely....

Directed by Cris D’Amato, Netflix’s ‘Someone Borrowed’ (originally titled ‘Esposa de Aluguel’) is a Brazilian romantic comedy movie that revolves around Luiz, a fun-loving and carefree bachelor who believes in living life to the fullest. However, upon learning that his mother is dying soon and to avoid being left out of her will, he must fulfill her last wish — to get married. Being inflexible and stubborn, he hires Lina, an actress, to pretend to be his fiancée....

Directed by Noah Baumbach, Netflix’s drama film ‘White Noise’ revolves around the Gladneys, whose lives turn upside down when a chemical explosion happens in their town Blacksmith. The explosion makes Jack and Babette evacuate the town with their children. Although the authorities succeed in dealing with the “airborne toxic event” that happens after the explosion, Jack and Babette end up having unbearable fear of death, which also affects their marital relationship....

ABC’s ‘Shark Tank‘ season 14 episode 8 witnessed entrepreneurs Chaz and Whitney Gates present their unorthodox wine company, Wondry Wines, hoping for a massive investment from the Sharks. Today’s wine industry is very careful about its exclusivity and is quite reluctant to break out of the orthodox mold in order to cater to people who want something different. That is where Wondry Wines comes in with their unorthodox and innovative fruit-infused wines that contain twice the amount of alcohol and offer a different out-of-the-box experience....

SPONSORED LINKS From the producers of critically acclaimed ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, ‘Antebellum’ is a psychological horror-thriller that follows a modern-day African American woman, a successful author Veronica Henley, who must escape from a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present, and future. Starring Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange, and Jena Malone in lead roles, ‘Antebellum’ has a mind-boggling, complex, and topsy-turvy narrative which often pulls the rug out from under the audience....