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SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Jeff Baena, ‘Spin Me Round’ is a romantic comedy thriller film that revolves around a woman named Amber, who wins an all-expenses paid trip to learn culinary skills in a breathtaking institute in Florence, Italy. In a movie-like fashion, she can’t help but hope to find her perfect partner during her European holiday. The stars seem to align in her favor when she ends up in a romantic entanglement with the rich and charming Nick Martucci....

‘The Rental’ is a horror thriller film that follows two couples – Charlie and Michelle and Josh and Mina – who decide to stay in a remote rental with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean for a weekend getaway. Charlie is a businessman who wants to celebrate his success with his wife, Michelle, Charlie’s short-tempered brother who is a former cop, and Josh’s girlfriend Mina, who works with Charlie. As the foursome basks in the beauty of the breathtaking location, while indulging in some ecstasy to lift their spirits, little do they realize that their caretaker, Taylor, is watching their every move....

Netflix’s ‘Killer Sally’ follows the life of Sally McNeil and chronicles her turbulent marriage with fellow bodybuilder Ray McNeil. While the couple often found themselves embroiled in an altercation, the show portrays how the marriage ultimately ended in the latter being shot to death on February 14, 1995. We even witness the ensuing investigation and discover how the justice system convicted Sally of murder. Moreover, ‘Killer Sally’ mentions quite a few names of other bodybuilders, including Lou Ferrigno....

When Sonya Ivanoff went missing from her Nome, Alaska, home in August 2003, authorities did everything possible for her safe return. However, the discovery of the 19-year-old’s body turned the case on its head before a startling revelation showed how an officer of the law was responsible for the murder. ‘Dateline: A Walk In The Rain’ chronicles the baffling murder of Sonya Ivanoff and follows the investigation that led straight to officer Matthew “Matt” Owens....

In 2008, the sudden disappearance of a hotel owner from her apartment in Anna Maria Island, Florida, left everyone with more questions than answers. Despite suspicion surrounding the victim’s boyfriend, it took about seven years for the police to solve the mystery. Investigation Discovery’s ‘A Time to Kill: The Missing Hotelier’ chronicles Sabine Musil-Buehler’s murder and how the perpetrator was eventually sent to prison for it. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...

HBO’s ‘The Outsider‘ starts with the investigation of the brutal murder of an 11-year-old boy. At first, it looks like the cops have enough evidence to put the murderer away for life, if not getting him a death sentence. But as they dig deeper, they stumble upon the details that tear apart their case. Going further, it is revealed that no man could have killed a kid like that. It is a monster that they are up against....

Between 1991 and 2006, residents in Northern California were terrorized by serial rapist Roy Charles Waller, who was later convicted of sexually assaulting and raping nine women. While his victims described him as a “truly evil monster,” he kept insisting on his innocence until the end. Roy was arrested after the police used DNA and genealogy websites to find a connection between him and the rapes. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Very Scary People: NorCal Rapist’ chronicles his crimes and follows the investigation that finally brought him to justice....

In what can only be described as a rollercoaster ride of romance, drama, excitement, and heartbreak, Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ explores the notion of finding “the one” based on personality alone. It thus centers around a group of hopeful singles as they try to date, fall in love, and get engaged sight unseen, just to then tackle if they’re ready to promise forever within a mere month or not. However, if we’re being honest, instead of the “pods,” the swoons, or even the incredible filming locations, it’s the constant presence of the gold glasses that has captured our attention the most....

As the name suggests, Netflix’s ‘My Encounter with Evil’ follows three Mexican women as they recount their terrifying encounters with the paranormal. Each woman believed evil demons possessed them, and the series details their experiences through one-on-one interviews and expert analysis. Furthermore, we get an authentic sneak peek into their lives and learn how the incidents affected their loved ones. Jessica Urbina’s mother, Sully Urbina, came onto the show to share her experience after discovering a demon possessed her daughter....

Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind’ continues the streaming platform’s foray into turning futuristic, dystopian concepts to premises for entertaining reality television shows. The streaming platform has its eyes set on having a dominating presence in reality television with the introduction of novel concepts that can function as pleasing molds for long-running, binge-able shows. For instance, the series, ‘The Circle’ serves as a unique amalgamation of ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Catfish.’ The contestants move into an apartment complex but never actually get the opportunity to see their neighbors....

TLC’s long-running show ‘My 600-lb Life’ has, over the years, followed several morbidly obese individuals in their inspirational journeys of weight reduction. They generally weigh around or over 600 pounds, and try to generate healthy changes in their lives with the help of the show. In this process, they receive assistance and guidance from the renowned bariatric surgeon, Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, popularly known as Dr. Now. He provides them with personalized diet and exercise treatment plans for a natural weight loss process, before taking the route of surgery upon medical approval....

Hallmark Channel’s guiding philosophy has been to provide viewers with a consistent stream of warm, feel-good movies every season. It is not surprising that the network regularly comes up with a slate of television movies for spring: arguably the most charming season of all. Hence, the title of the Hallmark film, ‘Just My Type’ could very well connote how befitting the movie’s inclusion would be in the ‘Spring Fling’ slate....

Based on the 2012 novel ‘When You Were Mine’ by Rebecca Serle, which was inspired by William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ itself, Hulu’s ‘Rosaline’ is a romantic comedy movie directed by Karen Maine. Ironically enough, the film is a comedic take on Shakespeare’s classic tragic romantic tale told from the point of view of Rosaline, Juliet’s cousin, for whom Romeo claims to have fallen before Juliet. When she sees Romeo meet up with Juliet and fall for her instead, her emotions get shrouded with jealousy and heartbreak....

9 years after their box office smash hit ‘Pretty Woman’ came out, Richard Gere and Julia Roberts teamed up again for the 1999 rom-com ‘Runaway Bride’. ‘Runaway Bride’ revolves around Maggie Carpenter, a woman who has the unfortunate habit of abandoning grooms at the altar and has left a trail of broken hearts in her wake. New York City reporter Homer Eisenhower “Ike” Graham writes a scathing article on Maggie, which costs him his job because it is factually incorrect....

‘The Right Stuff’ is an eight-part drama series based on Tom Wolfe’s non-fiction book of the same name. The highly celebrated 1983 movie precedes and inspires this small-screen Disney+ adaptation, that does it full justice. The Patrick J. Adams-led show follows the story of the test pilots who became the first American astronauts. It also puts bravery and showmanship in the spotlight. If you’ve already devoured ‘The Right Stuff’ and need some similar movies and shows to fill that void, we have these ten recommendations that are most likely to be right up your alley....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Mexican auteur Alejandro González Iñárritu, Netflix’s ‘Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths’ is a surreal drama film. It follows Silverio Gama (Daniel Giménez Cacho), a celebrated Mexican journalist turned documentary filmmaker, who returns to his native country a few days before becoming the first Latin American to receive a prestigious award for his work in the US. As his life unfolds on screen, it becomes increasingly difficult to tell what is real and what isn’t....

Since its premiere, ‘Below Deck‘ has enjoyed a significant fan-following. Viewers find the reality series interesting to witness the crew of a luxury yacht going about their daily jobs, serving demanding guests while also dealing with interpersonal relationships and other drama among themselves. Besides, the series is known for its breathtaking backdrops, and its popularity has led the way for several other spinoffs. One such spinoff, ‘Below Deck Adventure,’ focuses more on an adventure voyage than a regular one....

SPONSORED LINKS Although entrepreneurs Amy Leinbach was interested in innovation from quite a young age, what drove her towards Big Bee Little Bee was her desire to spend time with her daughter, Mario. Moreover, Amy was concerned with the way people handed single-use plastics and worried about their effects on the environment. Thus, seeing an opportunity to fulfill both her dreams at once, Amy and Mario started their company, Big Bee Little Bee....

In the ninth episode of ‘Blue Lock’ titled ‘Awakening,’ the show follows desperate team Z players who are looking for some inspiration as team V continues to score one goal after another. Just when it seems that all hope is lost, Bachira is inspired by his opponents to play the game more freely- relying on his strengths but also trusting his skills to do something unexpected. Not only does he manage to score a goal, but his aggression and passion inspire his teammates as well which changes the game in unthinkable ways....

The second season of ‘Chucky‘ sets up the Incarnate Lord School as the nexus of the titular serial killer doll’s devious activities. In the sixth episode, titled ‘He Is Risen Indeed,’ Chucky brings the fight to the school’s doorsteps forcing our heroes to band together on short notice. The episode reveals the truth about Andy’s survival and subsequent grim fate. However, the episode is bookmarked by a shocking death that reminds viewers of how wicked Chucky can be....