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‘Love, Lights, Hanukkah!’, directed by Mark Jean, is a Christmas movie by Hallmark Channel that narrates the story of Christina (Mia Kirshner) who discovers that she is 50 percent Jewish. The rest of the events show her reconnecting with her biological mother (Marilu Henner), and encountering an unexpected romance with a restaurant reviewer (Ben Savage). ‘Love, Lights, Hanukkah!’ is one of Hallmark’s long list of festive movies hitting the screen like a gift-wrapped present with lights and exuberant cinematography....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Sergio’ is the latest American biographical drama movie. Directed by Greg Baker, this movie is the story of United Nations diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello and his time in Baghdad, Iraq. After its initial premiere in January 2020 at the Sundance Film Festival, Netflix released the movie for the broader audience on April 17, 2020. Sergio Vieira de Mello has spent most of his career as a United Nations diplomat in some of the most unstable regions all over the world for the sake of protecting the common man....

SPONSORED LINKS Helmed by Roar Uthaug, the Norwegian action-adventure movie ‘Troll’ narrates the tale of a strange creature, who awakens after decades of dormancy. Nora Tidemann, a professor of Paleontology, helps discover the history and story behind the Troll’s existence. She saves the city of Oslo from the Troll’s destruction with the help of Andreas and Captain Holm. 8. Tremors (1990) The 1990 horror comedy movie ‘Tremors’ is the first part of the 7-movie franchise....

‘48 Hours: The Case Against Michael Politte’ delves into the tragic 1998 murder of Rita Politte in Missouri and how the complex investigation eventually concluded with the police arresting her 14-year-old son, Michael. While they firmly believed that he had killed his mother, they initially questioned a few other possible suspects connected to the victim. One such person is Edward “Ed” Politte, her former husband and Michael’s father, whom the police approached first....

Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ follows the teenage struggles of Devi Vishwakumar. Her love life generates so much drama that everyone around her tends to fall into it with her. A new person, Aneesa, enters the dynamic in the second season, after Devi’s breakup with Ben and Paxton. Aneesa is an Indian American and her instant popularity makes her an object of jealousy for Devi. Things are further complicated when Aneesa starts dating Ben, for whom Devi still has some feelings....

‘Dancing with the Stars‘ is a dance reality series by Disney+ with a unique premise- it allows several dancing pairs to show their mettle and impress the judges and the audience. The teams of two comprise one celebrity and one dancing professional, allowing some well-known personalities to shine on the dancing floor with the help of their partner. In the end, the top pair is awarded the title of the season winner....

Netflix’s ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ follows the story of a girl named Bloom who discovers that she possesses magical powers, and is a fairy. To learn to use, and more importantly, control her powers, she enrolls at Alfea, a school in the Otherworld, which has its own set of problems before the arrival of Bloom further complicates things. Created by Brian Young, the show begins as a fish-out-of-water situation for Bloom who is completely new to the world where others seem to know more about her than herself....

HGTV’s ‘Renovation Impossible’ is a reality show that addresses one of the most common issues plaguing homeowners. Renovating one’s house is undoubtedly an ambitious project, yet seeing the process through is far from easy. As such many beautiful properties find themselves stuck in the middle of a transformation project, and the renovation series is the perfect solution for many. The show’s talented team helps the clients restart their abandoned work and turn their dream houses into a reality....

The Polish film ‘Lesson Plan’ (also known as ‘Plan lekcji’) is a type of action thriller that feels simultaneously dated and sleek. Streaming on Netflix, the movie seems like a love letter to the golden days of machismo action flicks when the big screen was graced by the likes of Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, and Steven Segal. ‘Lesson Plan’ is directed by Daniel Markowicz, who is no stranger to the action genre, and revolves around Damian Nowicki (Piotr Witkowski), a martial artist and police officer who loses everything to vengeful criminals....

The September 9, 2016, homicide of beloved community servant, career firefighter Robert Louis Poynter III, is a case that stunned not only the state of Texas but also the entire nation to its core. After all, as profiled on NBC’s ‘Dateline: Out of the Darkness,’ it was his wife of nearly seven years Chacey Tyler Poynter and her then-lover Michael Glen Garza who were responsible for the same. So now, if you wish to learn more about the latter — with a specific focus on his past, his involvement with Chacey, his own accounts, and his current standing — we’ve got the details for you....

‘The Mess You Leave Behind’ is a Spanish mini-series directed by Carlos Montero. It landed on Netflix on December 11, 2020. The psychological thriller is an adaptation of Montero’s award-winning novel of the same name. His directorial debut follows his work in the critically acclaimed Netflix Spanish hit, ‘Elite’ which he co-wrote. The lead cast features Inma Cuesta and Barbara Lennie as the protagonists Raquel and Viruca, respectively. Other members of the ensemble include Tamar Novas, Roberto Enriquez, Aron Piper....

Starz’s ‘The Serpent Queen’ follows the story of the infamous Catherine de Medici and how she earned the eponymous moniker. In the first three episodes, we get to meet the young Catherine, a teenager who arrives in France with no dowry, no influence, and no backing. But slowly, she learns how the world around her functions. In its fourth episode, the show jumps forward by ten years. Gone is the impressionable and naive girl who was forced to bend to everyone’s will....

Created by Michael Krupat, Hulu’s ‘Back in the Groove’ is a dating reality television series that follows three single women in their 40s who are looking to rediscover their youth and find themselves. They check into a luxurious resort where they are joined by a group of charming single men half their age, with whom they connect and try to find love again. The three women — Steph, Sparkle, and Brooke — attempt to live in the moment and have another shot at love as a pool of 20-something suitors woos them....

One of the most important steps for any artist is the finding of their voice. One’s voice (be it writing voice, singing voice, or others) is how authentically and creatively one can represent one’s views, identity, and imagination. It is a vehicle for one’s artistic ambitions. One needs a unique voice to stand out in any field. Naturally, there are multiple different kinds of voices in any field. However, what many young artists fail to recognize in the beginning is the fact that it is okay to stand out....

TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life’ focuses on the remarkable weight loss experiences of some morbidly obese people attempting to improve their lives. In addition, the show includes Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, a renowned bariatric surgeon and weight-loss specialist who helps clients with an individualized healthy diet and exercise routine. In order to drop the weight needed for weight-reduction surgery and to expedite the weight-loss process, the patients must adhere to these instructions properly....

‘Dawson’s Creek’ is a coming-of-age series that follows a group of friends from their high school years to college, as they explore relationships and adulthood. The story follows four friends, Dawson Leery (James Van Der Beek), Joey Potter (Katie Holmes), Pacey Witter (Joshua Jackson), and Jen Lindley (Michelle Williams). Dawson’s childhood friend Joey gets involved in a love triangle with him and his best friend, Pacey. This complicates things for their relationships as they go through their teenage years and into young adulthood....

Disney+’s ‘Disenchanted’ is a fantasy rom-com movie helmed by Adam Shankman that serves as the sequel to the 2007 movie ‘Enchanted.’ Set nearly fifteen years after the events of the original movie, it follows the Philip family — Giselle, Robert, and Morgan — who welcome a new member to their happy family and move to a new house in a suburban town. With Malvina Monroe, the community’s head, hellbent on making their life uncomfortable, Giselle wishes their lives to be picture perfect....

‘Love in Harmony Valley’ is a perfect addition to Up TV’s roster of romantic movies. The premise starts off in the same way as a lot of love stories, with a degree of tension and animosity between the two. However, over time, they realize there is a lot of shared history, which starts to unravel into a sweet love story. We meet Emma, who has been waiting for a long time to meet Tracey, her best friend....

Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ is a unique dating show that puts the concept of love to the test in different ways. Each season, the cast members are allowed to get to know several potential partners through specially crafted pods. The pods allow the participants to communicate verbally without being able to see what the other person looks like. Once a marriage proposal is extended and accepted, the engaged couple can finally see who they will marry and prepare for their wedding....

Betsy Wandtke was happy to have found someone she could trust and be with after a difficult divorce. But by December 2014, his lies came to the fore, culminating in a shootout in another state. Betsy then learned that Gregory Owens, the man she loved, was never truthful with her. He was ultimately sent to prison for trying to kill his wife, Rachel Owens. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Intruder’ has Betsy talk about how her relationship with Greg unraveled....