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In 1995, Pepsi created an innovative ad campaign that had people collect points to redeem merchandise. But one curious detail caught the eye of a then 21-year-old John Leonard: if he collected enough points, he could get a Harrier fighter jet. Netflix’s four-part docuseries ‘Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?’ thus delves into how he tried to make this a reality, along with the attention and legal woes that came with it. Todd Hoffman, a close friend of John’s, was convinced by his bizarrely plausible idea as well and agreed to help out financially....

Netflix’s ‘Under Her Control,’ also known as La jefa’ (‘The Boss’), is a Spanish-language thriller film. It deals with themes such as immigration, immigrant exploitation, surrogacy, and motherhood. The plot primarily revolves around two women. Self-made millionaire and fashion label owner Beatriz (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón) is an icon of her industry, a more relatable version of Miranda Priestly. Sofía (Cumelén Sanz), an ambitious immigrant from Buenos Aires, idolizes Beatriz. After she gets the chance to intern at Beatriz’s company, Sofía devotes herself to her work and lands a permanent job....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Chose Me: Empire of Blood’ follows the drug kingpin, Waco Collins, Jr., of Shreveport, Louisiana, allegedly involved in multiple homicides from 2009 to 2012. While he was never tried for the murder charges, he was convicted of peddling cocaine and other drugs and sentenced to a lengthy prison term. So who is Waco Collins? Let’s find out. Who is Waco Collins? Waco Collins, Jr. was one of the most dangerous and powerful drug dealers in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana....

Co-written and directed by Angela Tucker, ‘A New Orleans Noel’ is a romantic drama film that follows Grace Hill and Anthony Brown, both of whom get hired to work on renovating the home of the latter’s grandmother, Loretta Brown. Interestingly, the pair share a history as they went to the same college but followed their own paths after graduating. Now, they must put aside their differences and work together on the same project during the holiday season....

Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, GAF’s ‘A Prince for the Holidays’ is a family holiday movie that revolves around the aspiring musician Madison who jokingly tells her family that she is dating a Prince of a small European nation to get them off her back. The prank goes too far when Sebastian, a friend and coworker, is compelled to pose as the prince when she is visiting her family in New Jersey....

When ‘Dennis the Menace’ originally came out in 1993, it was received poorly by the critics, though it was a commercial success, earning $117.2 million at the box office against its $35 million budget. Some reviewers drew obvious, though albeit unfair, comparisons to Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci-starrer ‘Home Alone’, which had been released three years earlier and had already secured itself a position in cinematic history as one of the greatest children’s movies of all time....

Directed by Fumihiko Sori, Netflix’s ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: The Final Alchemy’ or ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Transmutation’ (originally titled ‘Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Kanketsu-hen – Saigo no Rensei) is a Japanese action fantasy movie. It is the third live-action movie in the ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ franchise and follows Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse on the last leg of their adventurous and long journey. In this epic finale, the Elric brothers must battle against an extraterrestrial and threatening creature to save the entire nation....

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ is a mystery thriller series that revolves around two mothers, whose parallel lives get intertwined by a perilous fate. In 1998, the Richardson home burns to the ground, right in front of a shook Elena Richardson, who is rescued by firefighters. Owing to the presence of several little fires, the officials treat the fire as arson. But who would want to kill Elena? That too in her sleep?...

Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, ‘On the Rocks’ tells the story of Laura (Rashida Jones), a 30-something author who lives in the affluent Soho neighborhood of New York with her husband Dean (Marlon Wayans) and their two daughters. For any outside observer, her life may seem perfect, but she is struggling with issues ranging from writer’s block to dealing with parenthood on her own as Dean is preoccupied with his work....

Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ is a dating reality series that follows several men and women who hope to find love. Initially, the participants get to know their prospective partners through speed dates and then can choose to go on longer dates with a person they desire. However, throughout the process, the dates take place in specially built pods that do not allow them to see each other. When a marriage proposal is extended and accepted, the participants get to see their partners and then prepare for their upcoming wedding....

Prime Video’s spy thriller ‘Jack Ryan’ gives a contemporary treatment to the character first created by Tom Clancy in the early 80s. The character has become a household name and is considered one of the best spies in fiction. One of the things that makes Jack Ryan such a popular character is his everyman persona. The plot of the stories, too, remains grounded in reality, even though every aspect of it is pretty much made-up....

Netflix’s ‘Cobra kai’ takes its audience back to the world of the original ‘Karate Kid’ series. Set 34 years after Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) defeated Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, ‘Cobra Kai’ is a tale as much of Daniel and Johnny as it is of a younger generation of karate practitioners. Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan) is Johnny’s son, though, at the start of the series, their relationship is almost non-existent....

If you have ever wondered where one might find the best pizzas in the world, Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table: Pizza‘ would be right up your alley. The show takes the viewer on a worldwide tour that explores the best pizzerias and even explores the subtle differences between each style of pizza. Moreover, instead of just focusing on the food, we get a sneak peek into each chef’s life, which makes the show even more interesting....

The city of Las Cruces bore witness to a terrifying crime when 22-year-old New Mexico State University graduate Kathryn Jaye “Katie” Sepich was murdered upon leaving a party. However, when investigating the matter, the police realized she had actually made her way home that night but was kidnapped from near her bedroom window. NBC’s ‘Dateline: The Woman Who Couldn’t Scream’ thus chronicles this horrific case and follows the inquiries that led to the arrest of truck driver Gabriel Avila....

Directed by Sebastián Lelio, Netflix’s period film ‘The Wonder’ revolves around an English nurse named Elizabeth “Lib” Wright, who arrives in a rural village in Ireland to “watch” Anna O’Donnell, who has been surviving without food for four months. The elders of the village ask Lib to take care of Anna. Even though Anna is satisfied with her present condition, Lib sets out to find out the reason behind the wonder that makes Anna alive despite not eating anything at all....

If the main theme of the first season of ‘The White Lotus’ is wealth disparity, it is changed to sexual politics in season 2. The setting has also changed — from Hawaii to Sicily. Like in the first season, there are multiple stories intersecting each other in season 2. Lucia (Simona Tabasco) is a local sex worker. At the start of the season, she and her friend Mia (Beatrice Grannò) await at the dock for the arrival of Lucia’s client, who turns out to be Dominic Di Grasso (Michael Imperioli), a Hollywood heavyweight who has come to Italy in search of familial roots along with his father Bert (F....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Clare Niederpruem, ‘Christmas With the Campbells’ is a romantic comedy movie set against the backdrop of Christmas. It follows Jesse, a photographer who is excited to spend Christmas with her boyfriend Shawn and his parents. However, he unexpectedly dumps her just before the holidays. Nursing a broken heart, Jesse prepares to be alone when Shawn’s parents suddenly invite her to celebrate Christmas with them since he is away....

Netflix’s ‘The Last Dolphin King’ is a Spanish documentary that tells the story of José Luis Barbero. After working as a dolphin trainer for nearly 35 years, he was accused of abusing dolphins under his care. The public scandal and the fallout significantly impacted the Barbero family, especially his sons Marcos and Jordi Barbero. The two have shared their insight regarding the whole situation in the movie, and people are curious about their current whereabouts....

The generally peaceful city of Yorkton in Saskatchewan, Canada, witnessed a horrifying incident when 16-year-old Mekayla Bali disappeared from her hometown. While authorities and her family initially wished for her safe return, that hope began waning with no news about the missing teenager. Crime Junkie’s ‘MISSING: Mekayla Bali’ chronicles the mysterious incident and follows the investigation that tried its best to get to the bottom of the matter. Let’s delve into the details surrounding the case and find out if Mekayla has been found, shall we?...

NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’ returns with its ninth episode and takes the audience back to the time-traveling adventures of Dr. Ben Song. The last time we saw him, he was trying to save a group of teenagers who were stranded in the forest after they tried to run away from an abusive summer camp. By the end of the episode, it was revealed that Ben leaped in time because he wants to save Addison....