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Investigation Discovery’s ‘See No Evil: Shadow of Hope’ chronicles the tragic murder of a woman named Hope Melton. She was abducted in December 2011 while driving to her grandmother’s home in Jefferson, South Carolina, and later found brutally raped and killed behind a turkey barn miles away. The horrific nature of the crime shocked the community and a “compromise” at the hands of one of the investigators led to the perpetrator escaping the death penalty....

Beginning in 2008, a series of advertisements for Progressive Insurance became immensely popular. It features a character named Flo, who works as a cashier and has a very cheery personality. She is always seen in a bright white uniform and heavy makeup. For the next few years, more than a hundred advertisements featuring Flo were made, which turned the character into an advertising and social media icon. The character is portrayed by actress and comedian Stephanie Courtney....

‘They’re turning oppression into a spectacle, let’s show them a spectacle of our own,” Jessie Buckley’s radical feminist character utters the line while planning a women’s rights protest in ‘Misbehavior.’ The movie chronicles two intersecting stories at a Miss World pageant in 1970 – the story of a fiery protest led by a women’s rights group and the tale of a silent disruption by a contestant. Today, the eligibility requirements of the Miss World pageant have undergone a drastic change to meet and champion 21st-century ideals....

‘The Taking of Pelham 123’ is a 2009 action thriller movie full of all the suspense that fans of the genre might need. When a group of men, led by Dennis ‘Ryder’ Ford, decide to hijack a New York subway train called Pelham 123, it falls to Walter Garber, a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) dispatcher, to negotiate and hopefully save innocent lives. However, not all is black and white as it seems....

Netflix’s ‘Floor is Lava‘ is a unique reality show that combines nostalgia with the thrill of adventure. Created by Megan McGrath and Irad Eyal, the series elevates the concept of a classic childhood game in the form of specially designed rooms that function as obstacle courses. The participants must navigate the challenge but remain vigilant to avoid falling into the bubbling red lava. Only the team that overcomes the iconic Volcano gets to keep $10,000, and the Floor is Lava Lamp....

After Terry Dwayne Morrison was sent to prison for stalking, the authorities took another look at a homicide from September 2011, where he was the prime suspect. Pristina Tyner was in a hotel room in Springfield, Missouri, when she was brutally killed after someone knocked on her door. The case remained unsolved until new witnesses came forward, leading to a renewed effort to solve the slaying. Netflix’s ‘I Am a Stalker: Close to Death’ shines a light on Pristina’s case and what happened in the aftermath....

Starring Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner, ‘Wakefield’ (2017) is a thought-provoking drama adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story of the same name. It starts as a comedy of some sort but then takes a philosophical turn while exploring the psychological depths of its main character. Although it isn’t for everyone, it has an emotive appeal to it that stays with you even after the credits start rolling. Even its ambiguous ending tells a lot more than a conclusive one would and leaves enough room for a viewer’s imagination....

Songwriters are the most underappreciated artists in the music industry. They pen the lyrics that millions of people hum to, but never get recognized for their work as the lion’s share of the appreciation goes to the singer/music artist that performs the song. One does not need to explain why their work is invaluable. NBC’s ‘Songland‘ attempts to change this by giving songwriters a competitive platform where they can share their work....

A spin-off of ‘Teen Mom,’ MTV’s ‘Teen Mom: The Next Chapter’ is a reality TV series that follows the moms of the ‘Teen Mom OG‘ and ‘Teen Mom 2‘ franchise revealing what is happening in their personal lives. Since each mom is at a different stage than the others, the viewers are bound to get entertained as they deal with the reality of parenthood in their own unique ways. Fans of the original franchise are likely to be interested in the current lives of the moms, and that’s precisely what they get with this reality show....

SPONSORED LINKS Not only that but Cornelia and Eli also join forces and work together against the common enemy as their lives depend on it. The historical narrative with action-packed sequences is complemented by the brilliant performances from a group of talented actors and actresses, including Emily Blunt, Chaske Spencer, Rafe Spall, Tom Hughes, and Valerie Pachner. The mythic mid-American landscape of 1890 and the open fields where most of the action takes place are likely to spark some questions about the actual filming sites in the viewers’ minds....

‘The Good Lost Bird’ is a miniseries based on a National Award-winning book of the same name by James McBride. Ethan Hawke stars as John Brown, a dedicated abolitionist who believes that violence is an unnecessary evil in the fight to eradicate slavery. The story unfolds from the perspective of Onion, a teenage slave who has joined Brown’s motley crew of soldiers, and eventually finds himself at the forefront of the 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry....

Created by Scott Dunlop and developed by Tom Ciaccio, Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ (also known as ‘RHOP’) is a reality series that chronicles the personal and professional lives of six women living in Potomac, Maryland. Each of them is in a different stage of life as they try to shape the community and their respective selves for the better. The drama between the women and their acquaintances throughout the series makes for an entertaining watch....

‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ is perhaps one of the most iconic game shows of all time. The series is an adaptation of the British game show of the same name. Over time, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ has become a successful international franchise with over 100 different adaptations. It has been adapted in various countries like Australia and India. At its core, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?...

‘A Discovery of Witches’ is one of those unique fantasy dramas that compel the viewers into a deep state of contemplation. The plot revolves around a book that unravels shocking secrets about magic. Quite unexpectedly, it falls into the hands of a historian Dr. Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), who wants to solve these mysteries and also protect this mystical manuscript. Based on a series of books by Deborah Harkness, it is about a book wedged between unseen crevices of Oxford’s Bodleian Library....

Interactive fiction, more commonly known as “choose your own adventure” has been gaining some notable attention on the audio-visual stage. The CBS crime drama, ‘Interrogation’ is one such television show that attempts to cash in on the recent rage. Interactive fiction is not a new phenomenon at all: several of us would remember those fascinating ‘Goosebumps’ books that allowed us to make choices on behalf of the characters. Netflix re-popularised its appeal with ‘Bandersnatch,’ which allowed viewers to select what they wanted the protagonist to do at crucial junctures in the story....

Horror has always been one of the most bankable and popular genres in the film industry. Franchises and fandoms have emerged out of it, often defining the slang of pop culture. It is on this mania that the ‘Scary Movie’ series lays its foundation. Every movie in the series uses various popular horror movies to create a bizarre mix of characters and storylines that result in hilarious scenarios. The location remains an obscure American town where strange murders and paranormal happenings are a norm....

The seventh episode of CBS’ thriller series ‘NCIS’ season 20 revolves around Felix Lassiter, the husband of Secretary of Navy Tara Flynn. Felix meets the NCIS team and reveals that his wife is trying to kill him and explains how a green Cadillac tried to kill him. When Timothy McGee and Alden Parker interrogate Flynn, she reveals that Felix has a gambling addiction, which leads the team to an illegal casino run by a Russian named Olev Kozlov....

SPONSORED LINKS Tom Ford‘s sophomore feature film, ‘Nocturnal Animals,’ is a tense thriller with solid performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, and Michael Shannon. Adapted from Austin Wright’s 1993 novel ‘Tony and Susan’, the 2016 film’s narrative is set as a story within a story. Susan (Adams) is an art gallery owner who receives a manuscript of a novel written by her estranged ex-husband Edward Sheffield (Gyllenhaal). The novel is titled Nocturnal Animals, apparently a reference to the name given to Susan by Edward....

While ‘90 Day Fiance‘ is an exciting show that documents the lives of US Citizens and their foreign partners up until their marriage, not everyone is lucky enough to get a happy ever after. Hence, as the title suggests, ’90 Day: The Single Life’ follows those who are still single after the ’90 Day’ experience. We get a peek into the lives of some of the original cast members as they get back into the dating scene and plan out their future....

TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ offers us an authentic sneak peek into the lives of American citizens who are engaged to foreign nationals. Showcasing a heavy dose of romance and interpersonal drama, the series got so popular that it gave way to several exciting spinoffs. One such spinoff, ’90 Day: The Single Life,’ takes the viewer through the lives of original ’90 Day’ cast members who are yet to find their happy endings....