Posts

Any child’s worst fear is to lose their parents, yet to witness them being mercilessly killed in front of one’s eyes is the most unimaginable tragedy. Siblings Brooks and Leslie Douglass went through this very agony when their parents, Richard and Marilyn Douglass, were brutally murdered in front of them in October 1979. NBC’s ‘Dateline: The Haunting’ delves into the family’s painful ordeal and chronicles how the killers were eventually apprehended....

SPONSORED LINKS Is Marion Taylor Based on a Real Person? Marion Taylor AKA Marion Burgess is partially based on a real person. ‘My Policeman’ is the film adaptation of Bethan Roberts’ eponymous novel, which is loosely based on the reported relationship of renowned English novelist E. M. Forster and a policeman named Robert “Bob” Buckingham, the inspirations behind Patrick and Tom respectively. Marion is partially based on Bob’s wife May Hockey....

‘Wednesday’ is the Netflix adaptation of the Addams Family, characters created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. The plot predominantly revolves around the titular character (Jenna Ortega) as she arrives at Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for teenagers with special abilities. There, she meets Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), a bubbly, cheerful girl with colorful hair and clothes. Their first meeting leaves much to be desired. When Enid goes to hug Wednesday, the latter backs away....

As a documentary that revisits the December 9, 2019, seismic explosion off the east coast of New Zealand, Netflix’s ‘The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari’ can only be described as heartbreaking. After all, 47 tourists and guides had found themselves trapped on the remote stratovolcano island of Whakaari (White Island) on that fateful afternoon, only for 25 to ultimately walk away alive. Most of them were actually just able to make it because of the commercial helicopter pilots, including Mark Law and Tim Barrow, who risked their own lives to rescue them from the steamy haze....

A 13-year-old, named Mary Louise Day, went missing from her home in Seaside, Fort Ord. The incident happened in 1981. The case was, however, reported by her sister Sherri Calgaro in 2002, around 20 years after the event. Calgaro was ten years old at the time and found it extremely odd that her parents never bothered to file a complaint. She was told throughout that her sister had just run away, not really convincing anyone....

Netflix’s ‘R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned‘ is a Western action-comedy film based on the comic series by Dark Horse Comics. Set in 1876, the movie is a prequel to the 2013 film, ‘R.I.P.D.’ and centers on Roycephus Pulsipher, a sheriff who loses his life and becomes an agent in the Rest In Peace Department. When he discovers that a gateway between Hell and Earth has been ruptured, Roy and his partner Jeanne, set out to fix the anomaly....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda: Shattered’ follows the gruesome murder of 22-year-old Roy Johnson in Colorado Springs in May 1978. The investigators were involved in a lot of old-fashioned policework that ultimately led them to the perpetrator involved in the homicide. If you’re interested in knowing more about the case and the killer’s identity, we’ve you covered. Let’s begin then, shall we? How Did Roy Johnson Die? According to the show, television advertisement saleswoman Janice Smithson was on her way home on May 24, 1978, at around 1:45 AM in Colorado Springs, Colorado....

HBO’s latest documentary, ‘Escape From Kabul,’ chronicles the evacuation efforts in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August 2021, just as the Taliban took over. The viewers learn of the tremendous loss of life and the immense struggle the Afghan civilians had to go through to be evacuated, with many still being left behind. Shabnam Dawran, a journalist, was part of the thousands that got away in time. So, if you’re curious to know more about the anchor and her current whereabouts, we’ve got you covered....

‘Stargirl’ is a Disney movie and that is the aptest and only description the film needs. On the outset, there seems to be no conflict, and the film just marches along without a real story than boy-meets-girl. But towards the end, it wraps viewers with a surreal message that would surely change anybody’s outlook. The Disney+ movie is an adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s novel of the same name. Grace VanderWaal plays the titular protagonist while Graham Verchere essays the character of Leo....

SPONSORED LINKS However, several hidden skeletons come from the family’s closet, motivating each member to move forward with their respective lives. The themes of a dysfunctional family in a comedic way and a wedding many want to avoid might resonate with several viewers. At the same time, the backdrop of a countryside wedding makes one wonder where the family comedy was shot. If you are one such curious soul, we have you covered!...

‘Why Did I Get Married?’ is based on a play of the same name by Tyler Perry. The comedy-drama revolves around four couples who spend a week together every year. They have been friends for a very long time, but their dynamics are complicated, like all relationships. As they spend more time together, buried issues come to light, including infidelity, neglect, lack of respect, and acceptance. In the film, the couples meet up in a holiday home in the hills....

Paramount+’s Western series ‘1923’ is a sequel to ‘1883,’ which revolves around James Dutton and his family’s move from Texas to Montana. In ‘1883,’ James is accompanied by his wife Margaret Dutton, daughter Elsa Dutton, and son John Dutton Sr. ‘1923’ follows the lives of James’ brother Jacob Dutton and the latter’s wife Cara Dutton, the new patriarch and matriarch of the Dutton family in the 1920s. In the opening scenes of the show, a narration connects the two shows and the main characters....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Safe Haven (2013) In Lasse Hallström’s supernatural romance drama film ‘Safe Haven’, Duhamel is the one who plays a widowed parent of two. His object of affection here is Erin Tierney/Katie Feldman (Julianne Hough), a woman fleeing from her abusive cop husband. The film is based on Nicholas Sparks’ 2010 novel of the same name. 6. Miss Nobody (2010) ‘Miss Nobody’ has very little in common with ‘The Lost Husband’, except that they both have Bibb portraying the lead character....

SPONSORED LINKS Where does racism come from? Is it innate? Something people are born with, an illness that has no cure? Certainly not. It is cultivated, much like any other habit or belief. It is picked up from one’s surroundings, from watching the people talk around them, learning from the environment they grow up in. It gets infested in the mind from childhood, and it is exaggerated by the belief that the color of your skin makes you better than others....

A&E’s ‘Accused: Guilty Or Innocent?’ takes us into the charges faced by Jason Carter. He was accused of murdering his mother, by his family members. It was believed that Jason acted to gain access to his family assets, but ultimately, he was let off. The documentary is told from Carter’s perspective, while including points of view from his family members and legal team. In this light, it is essential to mention Christine Branstad, his defense attorney....

When ‘The Karate Kid’ came out in 1984, no one knew that it would become one of the most iconic underdog stories of all time and inspire generations of young moviegoers. Three moderately successful sequels followed, and by 1994, it seemed that the world was done with the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise. In 2010, a remake of the original film was released with a similar story but different characters. Eight more years passed when we thought the franchise was gone forever, But in 2018, it returned with a bang with the release of ‘Cobra Kai....

‘The Call of the Wild‘ brings to life one of the most important literary works of the twentieth century. Based on the novel of the same name by Jack London, ‘The Call of the Wild’ was already made into a film in 1935 as well. The 2020 version stars Harrison Ford as John Thornton, the man who rescues and bonds with Buck. Eventually, their friendship helps them both understand what they want out of life, and where they belong in the world....

The fifth season of Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone’ follows John Dutton’s attempts to protect the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch by becoming the Governor of the State of Montana. Bethany “Beth” Dutton stands beside her father to fight the war against Market Equities, the company that wants to build a city in the ranch lands of the state. Beth becomes the new Governor’s Chief of Staff since John wants his time and authority best used to protect his family’s land....

The third episode of ABC’s medical series ‘The Good Doctor’ season 6 follows Dr. Danica “Danni” Powell and her attending Dr. Alex Park’s attempts to save a girl. Upon conducting preliminary tests, they realize that the patient needs surgery, only for her father and mother to disagree over the same. To the confused mother, Powell recollects the memory of her father and mother disagreeing over the decision to amputate her leg....

Directed by Cameron Crowe, ‘Jerry Maguire’ is a 1996 romantic comedy movie that delves into the sports genre to give viewers an unforgettable story. The titular protagonist is a 35-year-old sports agent affiliated with Sports Management International (SMI). Following the injury sustained by a player and the words spoken by their son, Jerry decides to write about the unethical practices within his industry. However, the bold move leads to his getting fired....