‘Real Steel’ is a sports movie that replaces human opponents with robots. Set in a near-future where human boxers have been replaced by robots, it focuses on the story of a man who reconnects with his estranged son through their shared love for the sport. The film is an entertaining drama that has all that any underdog story would need. Despite its pretty straight-forward story, there are a couple of things that leave us pondering about it....
A talented student with a promising future was the victim of a vicious knifing on Valentine’s Day 2009. Tiana’s brutal slaying forms the focus of Investigation Discovery’s ‘Primal Instinct: Murder on Camera.’ The authorities already knew who was responsible, thanks to Tiana’s 911 call declaration and extensive evidence. In the end, the culprit was rightly brought to justice, bringing some closure to Tiana’s family. So, if you’re wondering what happened in this case, we’ve got you covered....
In the fifth episode of ‘To Your Eternity’ or ‘Fumetsu no Anata Hwe’ season 2 titled ‘The Holy Man’s Voyage,’ the show follows Fushi as he embarks on a long journey with Bonchien and his large army. They eventually reach the Uga Castle where Fushi is requested by the cast-lord Anna-sama to help his daughter who is on her deathbed. Although Fushi feels that he can’t do anything for her, he accidentally ends up doing a miracle that he is not even informed about....
‘Tulsa King‘ on Paramount+ tells the story of New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi. After he is released from prison, Dwight travels to the titular city in Oklahoma, where he attempts to create a new criminal empire. In the third episode, titled ‘Caprice,’ Dwight tackles new challenges after discovering new business opportunities. However, an attack on his life forces Dwight to divert his attention as he tries to find the person after his life....
Netflix’s ‘Descendants’ is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into a lesser-known chapter of African American History. In 1860, Clotilda, the last documented slave ship, arrived on the Alabama coast, leaving behind around 110 survivors before being burnt and sunk into oblivion. Several years later, the wreckage was discovered in 2019, having various effects on the descendants of the Clotilda survivors. While the documentary captures the historical accounts of the community and their sentiments on seeing the shipwreck, let’s find out how they are presently doing, shall we?...
As a documentary series that lives up to its title in every way imaginable, HBO’s ‘Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo’ can only be described as equal parts gripping, riveting, as well as haunting. That’s because it charts not just the way the titular Mexican non-traditional Christian Church took advantage of minors for years but also the 2019 apprehension of leader Naasón Joaquín Garcia. Yet for now, if you simply wish to learn more about those personally near the incumbent Apostle throughout these years — his wife and his children — we’ve got the necessary details for you....
‘My 600-lb Life,’ a popular TLC series, follows the lives of numerous severely obese people, who normally weigh around 600 pounds. They sign up for the program to lose weight as a way to start over and lead healthier lifestyles. The procedure is aided by the well-known bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now, who designs demanding, individually tailored diet and exercise treatment plans for each patient. He also assists them in qualifying for weight-loss surgery....
In August 2015, a news story about a bizarre, over-the-top plot to orchestrate a smear campaign against a Michigan House of Representatives member came to light. But what shocked everyone was that it was started by the very person who was the target. ABC News’ ‘20/20: A Capitol Offense’ focuses on how Todd Courser tried to spread falsehoods about him to deflect attention from his extramarital affair with another former lawmaker, Cindy Gamrat....
Chronicling Wu-Tang Clan’s rise to fame is Hulu’s ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga.’ The hip-hop group was formed in 1992 in Staten Island, New York and some of the original members included RZA, U-God, Method Men, and Raekwon. Apart from many accolades to their name, they have a fiercely loyal and dedicated fan base as well. The show is based on RZA’s autobiographical book called ‘The Tao of Wu’ which released in 2009....
‘A Monster Calls’ is a fantasy drama directed by J.A. Bayona and written for the screen by Patrick Ness, who wrote the eponymous novel based on an original idea by Siobahn Dowd. Starring Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver, the film tells the story of a young child, Conor (Lewis MacDougall), who has to take care of his terminally ill mother in the absence of his father. Conor’s grandmother often visits them, saying that he can come live with her in the eventuality of his mother’s death....
Clint Eastwood, an enduring icon of American cinema, made his reentry into acting with ‘Gran Torino,’ his first starring role since 2004’s ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ Set in Detroit, ‘Gran Torino’ tells the tale of a retired, cranky, auto-worker, Walt. Walt’s fateful altercation with a local gang leads to unexpected friendships, severe grudges, and bittersweet partings. Apart from Eastwood, the film stars Bee Vang, Ahney Her, and Christopher Carley. One of the highlights of ‘Gran Torino’ is its dynamic depiction of life in Detroit....
In the 2019 prequel ‘Merry Liddle Christmas,’ we witness Jacquie Liddle fall in love with her hunky neighbor Tyler as the warmth and magic of Christmas embraces them and the chaotic Liddle clan, making their holiday extra special. Now in ‘Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding,’ the loud Liddle group is back together to plan Jacquie and Tyler’s perfect wedding. When things start to fall apart close to the wedding date, will the family be able to save Jacquie and Tyler’s special day amid all the usual drama and chaos?...
Directed by Max McGuire, Hallmark’s ‘Noel Next Door’ is a romantic movie that revolves around a single mother name Noel. With Christmas right around the corner, she is excited to celebrate the festival with her son, Henry, who loves football. However, the young boy’s practice pits him in the bad books of their grumpy neighbor, Jeremy. This leads Noel and Jeremy to engage in verbal warfare and her to feel like he might be the real-life grouch....
Co-written and directed by Ignacio Tatay, Netflix’s ‘The Chalk Line’ (originally titled ‘Jaula’) is a Spanish horror mystery movie that revolves around a couple — Paula and Simón — who come across a strange and wandering young girl all alone on the high road at night. They decide to adopt the girl, and as Paula tries to communicate with her and know her past, they find out that she is a traumatized child who likes to stay within the box she draws herself with chalk lines....
The tenth and final episode of the second season of Netflix’s romantic series ‘Emily in Paris’ depicts the astounding reconciliation of Gabriel and Camille. Although Camille has made a pact with Emily Cooper to not be with her ex-boyfriend, she breaks the same to gain him back. Gabriel and Camille’s togetherness gets affected by the arrival of Sofia Sideris, an artist whose installation is displayed in the art gallery where Camille works....
‘37 Seconds‘ is a Japanese drama film that takes you on an inclusive journey of a young girl who suffers from cerebral palsy. The film not only proves to be a great window into the lives of the diverse society we live in but it also allows you to personally relate and have feelings of inclusion to whatever the main character is going through. So further down in this article, we will be exploring and explaining all the physical and social limitations that the character goes through and how she develops an adventurous spirit to rebel against the constraints she’s lived with all her life....
Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ recreates certain events in Marilyn Monroe’s life through a heavily fictionalized lens. The film combines the many ups and downs in her life, all of which served as great fodder for the media and the public who ravenously consumed every little detail of her private life. It takes a very brutal and unforgiving look into her story, which, at times, comes off as extremely disturbing and makes one think about all the pain and sorrow that hides in the shadows of a spotlight....
Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Chose Me: Hollywood Boys’ follows the murders of 15-year-old Chiquita Chambers and Jermichael Lewis, 19, in a drive-by shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, in October 2002. The investigators had to navigate through the complex rivalry shared by two local teen gangs before they finally arrested the perpetrators. If you’re interested in learning about the case in detail, as well as the identities and current whereabouts of the killers, we’ve your back....
In 1993, when Hang Lee disappeared after stepping out of her Saint Paul, Minnesota, home, she left her brother, Koua, with a cryptic message. However, even with Hang’s family members and the police combing through the local areas, there was no news about the missing teenager. Crime Junkie’s ‘MISSING: Hang Lee’ chronicles the mysterious disappearance and follows the ensuing investigation that tried its best to get to the bottom of the matter....
HBO’s fantasy drama series ‘His Dark Materials’ gets darker and more dangerous as it wraps up the first half of its final season. Lyra and Will go through a series of events that test their mettle in a way they had never witnessed before. Meanwhile, there are forces working in the background that are making things even more complicated as Lyra’s father wages a war on the Authority. The third and fourth episodes also give a fine contrast between Lyra’s parents, making us reconsider which one of them is the good guy....
