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Netflix’s ‘Million Dollar Beach House‘ has already been compared to ‘Selling Sunset,’ another reality show on the platform. The former is set in the Hamptons, the summer destination for New York’s elite. The series not just focuses on attractive property listings on the east coast, but also shows us the lives of the agents, their interpersonal dramas, and how they are camera-ready, prepared to make sales. With so much attention on the personal side of things, many fans are wondering whether ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ prefers some parts scripted, rather than grounding the entire thing in reality....

‘The Italian Job’ is a 2003 heist film directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker, who assembles a group of crooks to steal gold bars from a vault in Venice. However, when the crew is betrayed by Steve (Edward Norton), Charlie and the team assemble several years later and plot revenge on Steve with another daring heist plan. The exciting and entraining film has all the elements of a classic heist movie yet is grounded in its approach and storytelling....

‘The Disney+ series ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’ takes us back to the ‘National Treasure’ universe. In the original two films, ‘National Treasure’ (2004) and ‘National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets’ (2007), Ben Gates and his associates search for the Templar Treasure and the Lost City of Gold, respectively. In the Disney+ series, created by Cormac and Marianne Wibberley, the husband and wife screenwriting team behind the two films, the treasure that the protagonists and the villains seek originally belonged to Aztec Emperor Montezuma (also known as Moctezuma Xocoyotzin or Moctezuma II)....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case With Paula Zahn: Blood, Sweat and Tears’ chronicles the murder of Linda Robinson in Spanaway, Washington, in February 1993. While the police found blood samples at the crime scene, forensic science had not evolved that much in the early ’90s to create DNA profiles, leading to the case going cold. Over two decades later, they were able to nab the perpetrator based on the collected forensic evidence....

Through Netflix’s ‘High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule,’ the viewers learn about how two young women were arrested in Peru for trying to smuggle cocaine worth £1.5 million into Europe. Infamously known as the Peru Two, Michaella McCollum and Melissa Reid spent time in a harsh Peruvian prison for their crime. The four-part docuseries explores what led to the arrest on that fateful day and how it all ended. So, if you’re wondering where Melissa might be today, here’s what we know....

The definition of scary varies for everyone, but one thing that everyone will agree on is the fact that the closer and more tangible something is, the scarier it gets. A ghost or a monster will not be as scary as something that you can personally relate to. The terrors of mind are much worse than any that we might encounter in the dark corners of our rooms, and the films that capture this feeling are the ones that succeed in making their mark....

Two sudden deaths in the Bracknell clan forever shattered the family in May 2013. But while one was deemed to be of natural causes, the other one was a homicide. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Blood Relatives: Deadtime Stories’ chronicles how Thomas Bracknell was viciously murdered in what the killers believed to be vigilante justice. So, if you’re curious to find out more about this case, we’ve got you covered. How Did Thomas Bracknell Die?...

In its first few moments itself, ‘Vampires’ establishes what’s it all about. Martha, one of the pivotal figures of the show, frantically looks for her husband Redouane. Breaking her own previous vows of peace with the vampire community, she breaks into Csilla’s home and burns half of her face by exposing her perfect vampire skin to the sun. While Csilla shrieks in pain and confesses that she knows nothing about her husband, as a viewer, you just assume that she probably deserved what she got....

Phrogging is the nightmarish act of secretly living in another person’s house without their knowledge. Likewise, the Lifetime show ‘Phrogging: Hider in My House’ has survivors of phrogging recount their experiences which is sure to leave a chill running down your spine. The episode ‘Creepy Encounters’ chronicles how Sherry Lovell found a person hiding in her crawlspace while also portraying how Paul Haynes left his house locked only to find out that it had been taken over by several uninvited guests....

After years of (mostly) disappointing fans with their movies, it appears that DC is finally ready to push the reset button and start again with a different approach, and early signs are promising. Last year’s ‘Shazam’ was a welcome change of pace from the usual DC fare, managing to tell a compelling story while also being funny, charming and heartfelt. Now, DC is set on correcting the mistakes of the past, starting with one of their biggest failures – 2016’s ‘Suicide Squad’....

A spin-off of ‘The Bachelor‘ and ‘The Bachelorette,’ ABC’s ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is a reality TV series that brings together a group of single men and women from the previous season of the original shows. Over the season, they spend quality time with one another at a picturesque seaside resort, hoping to find the one. Being a dating show, love is always in the air at the secluded resort, but so is the drama that comes along, making it an entertaining watch for the viewers....

Babysitting is usually one of the more manageable tasks that are assigned to people. However, the trope of the babysitter has often been used to elicit horror in films. More often than not, it has been combined with the ‘stranger in the house’ trope, which results in violent conclusions. However, in ‘The Au Pair Nightmare,’ the violence is contained within the members of the family. The premise follows Taylor, who becomes an au pair after the death of her fiance....

SPONSORED LINKS Featuring a talented cast including Bella Ramsey, Andrew Scott, Billie Piper, and Joe Alwyn, the period movie is based on Karen Cushman’s eponymous 1994 novel. The Lena Dunham directorial touches the audience with its powerful themes of gender equality and standing up for one’s beliefs while keeping it light-hearted with comic moments that remind of childhood. Moreover, the realistic backdrop of a medieval English castle adds authenticity to the narrative, making one wonder about the exciting filming sites of ‘Catherine Called Birdy....

Created by David E. Kelley, Peacock’s ‘The Calling‘ is a crime drama TV series that follows Detective Avraham Avraham (Jeff Wilbusch) as he and his team solve cases in New York York City. The NYPD officer is also a man of faith and spirituality who believes in humanity and its innate goodness. However, things take a dark turn, and his belief is tested when he encounters horrific cases. One such case is a missing wife and mother of two children, Elisabeth Serra....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix’s ‘The Lovebirds‘ is a rom-com with a dark twist. Directed by Michael Showalter, this somewhat chaotic movie stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani as the lead characters of Leilani and Jibran. It starts off by showing us the couple falling in love and feeling like they’re on top of the world. Suddenly, it’s four years later, and the couple is on the verge of breaking up after a silly argument about how they’d fare in ‘The Amazing Race‘ gets out of hand....

When Philippines immigrant Maria Cruz suddenly disappeared on April 13, 2003, it left her homeland, her base state of New York, and her devout Catholic community shaken to their very core. After all, as profiled in ’20/20: Doctor Deceit,’ the 35-year-old investment banker had attended Mass at a local Church shortly before inadvertently becoming the victim of a fake medical specialist. So now, if you wish to learn more about the latter — Dean Faiello, whether it be his background, his addictions, his offenses, and his current standing — we’ve got the necessary details for you....

Lifetime’s ‘Surviving R Kelly’ is a shocking documentary that chronicles not only how R&B singer R Kelly involved himself in racketeering and sexual abuse of minors but also the support he received from a team of enablers who used threats and intimidation to suppress the witnesses. Still, they couldn’t keep the survivors quiet for long as they banded together and testified against the singer at his 2022 federal trial, leading to one of the biggest shocks the entertainment industry has ever witnessed....

SPONSORED LINKS With ‘Shark Tank‘ season 14 episode 9 introducing us to the world of home decor in a much different manner thanks to Garage Celebrations, there’s no denying the festive feels are in full swing. After all, everybody loves a dress-up to match the merriment or the sentiment of any special occasion, so the fact this start-up makes doing so for our personal space easier is simply incredible. And now, if you wish to learn more about the same — in particular, the organization’s founders, its core roots, its honest purposes, as well as its current standing — we’ve got the details for you....

‘Deadwater Fell’ is a British series that follows the story of a man named Tom Kendrick, whose family perishes in a fire. Investigation reveals that it had not been accidental, which turns the suspicion on Tom. Starring David Tennant, each episode of the series uncovers the truth about the case and what happened that night. The series has received a lot of love from the audience, some comparing it to Tennant’s other crime-drama, ‘Broadchurch’....

Created by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Hulu’s ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ is a drama series that revolves around Toby Fleishman. After getting divorced in his 40s, he tentatively starts immersing himself in the dating world. To Toby’s surprise, the attention he receives is far more than what he got in his younger years. However, his hopeful entrance into the dating world is halted when his ex-wife Rachel quietly drops off their two children at his house without a trace....