On October 2, 1999, millionaire Steven Beard was shot while he was asleep in his home in Texas. 911 operators received a frantic call from the victim himself, who begged for help. Steven did not die on the spot and was shifted to a hospital. However, the shooting led to numerous complications, which led to his death in January 2000. Although the police were quick to arrest the shooter, they found no motive for the crime....
Netflix’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is a World War I drama that follows the story of a group of German soldiers who spend more than a year in the trenches. The protagonist of the story is Paul Baumer. The story begins with him and his friends as bright-eyed teenagers who are excited to fight for their country. However, once they arrive on the scene, they discover that the picture is very different from what they had expected....
Netflix’s ‘Drive Hard: The Maloof Way’ is an exhilarating reality show that revolves around the Maloof family and documents how they use their expertise to get cars ready for big money races. However, apart from being established racers, Sammy Maloof and his daughters also perform the wildest of stunts, enough to put one’s heart in their mouth! With fast cars, racetrack rivalry, and explosive stunts, this series has it all to satisfy even the most hardcore car enthusiasts....
Just before Christmas in 2004, Irina Zlotnikov’s boyfriend, Robert Bondar, found her dead in his apartment in Delaware. The brutal nature of the murder led the police to believe it was personal. What they uncovered was a tale of obsession and jealousy. The first half of Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Affairs: To Catch a Cheat’ charts what happened to Zlotnikov and how Robert’s ex-girlfriend, Irina Malinovskaya, was believed to be responsible. So, let’s find out more about her then, shall we?...
SPONSORED LINKS ‘Amsterdam’ is a mystery thriller movie directed by David O. Russell that follows a doctor, a nurse, and a lawyer, who befriend each other during World War I. In the 1930s, the trio unwittingly witnesses a high-profile political murder and ends up stumbling upon a shocking national conspiracy. Featuring a star-studded cast ensemble, including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert De Niro, and Anya Taylor-Joy, the period comedy keeps the audience hooked till the end....
As a reboot of the ABC cult-classic eponymous competition series, which in itself is based on the Belgian original production ‘De Mol,’ Netflix’s ‘The Mole’ can only be described as captivating. That’s because it centers around 12 players — well, 11 and a saboteur — as they complete a myriad of challenges for a hopefully hefty cash prize, all the while trying to identify the impostor in their midst. So now that the first eight episodes of its debut have made it clear greed as well as skepticism can both prove detrimental, let’s dig a little deeper into contestant Avori Henderson, shall we?...
SPONSORED LINKS Like several other dating reality shows, Prime Video’s ‘Cosmic Love’ revolves around four individuals who are determined to find the love of their lives from among nineteen eligible singles. However, herein lies the catch as the four are helped in their search by an “astro chamber,” which guides them through astrology and even helps them discover their perfect matches. Yet, love cannot be mapped out; hence the contestants are also allowed to form bonds of their own, leading to an epic showdown between an astrological match and a real-world connection....
‘Holey Moley‘ on ABC is an American sports reality series that started airing in 2019 but has become even more popular in recent times. Stephen Curry is the resident pro golfer in the show which sees contestants going head to head in several competitions and challenges on a supersized miniature golf course. In this game, some of the obstacles they have to face are nearly impossible which adds to the fun....
‘Miracles from Heaven’ is a film directed by Patrica Riggen. The film centers around the lives of Anna Beam and her family. Starring Jennifer Garner and Kylie Rogers, the film is a Christian family drama the explores concepts like faith and miracles. The film revolves around Anna, a 10-year-old, who repeatedly starts getting ill. Her parents, who suspect there might be more than what the doctors are telling them, push for further diagnosis whose results change their lives forever....
In ‘Mob Psycho 100’ season 3 or ‘Mob Psycho III’ episode 3 titled ‘Getting Carried Away ~100%~’ Kageyama notices that he has suddenly started getting too much attention from girls at school. Meanwhile, people and different religious groups start using the Divine Tree as the central source for their bogus spiritual claims. Mob learns that Mezato expects him to lead the Psycho Helmet Cult as their founder and wants him to address them at the religious gathering that they are organizing....
‘On the Rocks’ is Sofia Coppola’s seventh feature film (not counting Netflix’s 2015 Christmas Special ‘A Very Murray Christmas’), which is filled to the brim with the acclaimed director’s characteristic light and feminine aesthetics. It is told through the perspective of Laura (Rashida Jones), a woman in her late 30s suspecting her workaholic husband, Dean (Marlon Wayans), of infidelity. She reaches out to her behavioral theory-spouting, roguishly-charming father, Felix (Bill Murray), for advice....
SPONSORED LINKS Three Pines Recap ‘Three Pines’ begins with Armand Gamache promising Missy Two-Rivers that he will investigate the disappearance of Blue Two-Rivers, an indigenous young woman who has been missing for a while. Gamache realizes that the department has been ignoring the case and he sets out to make some progress in the investigation. He seeks the help of his best friend and fellow cop Pierre Arnot to find out whether Blue and her boyfriend Tommy are alive....
Netflix’s ‘Indian Predator: Murder in a Courtroom’ is a three-part docuseries that delves into alleged criminal and serial killer Bharat Kalicharan AKA Akku Yadav’s lynching inside a courtroom in Nagpur, India. The show features interviews with several residents of Kasturba Nagar in Nagpur who lived in constant fear of Akku and faced his atrocities for over a decade. Vilas Bhande was one of the people interviewed and was also accused of being part of the lynching....
Five brutal murders in the Narvarte neighborhood of Mexico City in July 2015 left the entire world in utter shock. Netflix’s ‘In Broad Daylight: The Narvarte Case’ explores this homicide that tragically cut short the lives of photojournalist Rubén Espinosa, activist Nadia Vera, model Mile, makeup artist Yesenia Quiroz, and domestic cleaner Alejandra Negrete. The documentary intricately explores the various theories surrounding the motive behind the murders, including the involvement of the three killers, Daniel Pacheko Gutiérrez, Abraham Torres Tranquilino, and Cesar Omar Martinez....
The appeal of procedural television series transcends geographic, cultural, and linguistic boundaries. This is proven by the French television series, ‘Balthazar’ which is inspired by American procedurals such as ‘The Mentalist,’ ‘Bones‘ and even ‘House.‘ Ranked among the top 10 dramas in France, ‘Balthazar’ has managed to forge its own identity despite its overcrowded genre with its wit, style, and peculiarity (the good kind). The television series revolves around its titular protagonist, who is a forensic pathologist....
The second half of Investigation Discovery’s ‘In Pursuit with John Walsh: Stolen Innocence’ features the authorities’ efforts to capture David Bonness for his alleged crimes in South Dakota. It all began in December 2008 when David’s then-wife went to the police with a shocking tale of sexual abuse. While he was investigated, things took a turn when he suddenly disappeared upon being released. So, if you’re wondering what happened in this case, here’s what we know....
SPONSORED LINKS In the meantime, he must be able to face a few demons of his own in order to keep his head in the game. With brilliant performances from a talented ensemble cast, comprising Alfred Molina, Rossif Sutherland, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Tantoo Cardinal, and Sarah Booth, the thriller series is made all the more enthralling through each episode. Moreover, the seemingly idyllic setting of the Three Pines village hides the eerie truth of the place....
Netflix’s ‘Who Likes My Follower?’ (originally titled ‘¿A quién le gusta mi follower?’) is a Spanish reality show featuring three popular and successful influencers — Jedet, Aroyitt, and Jonan Wiergo. The trio coaches their followers to find a perfect match for them by narrowing down dating prospects. In a world where dating digitally is becoming more common, these influencers try to trade digital likes for true love. The candidates must go through various filters to share experiences with the followers as the coaches closely watch them....
‘Candy Cane Christmas’ is a romantic drama film that follows Phoebe Saunders (Beverley Mitchell), whose favorite Christmas tradition is the decoration of Candy Cane Lane. Her spirits get dampened when the neighborhood decides to skip it this year. In an unexpected turn of events, she meets Eric Kelton (Mark Ghanime), who has distanced himself from love as he is still not over the heartache from his previous relationship. Both of them stumble upon the one thing they didn’t know they needed – love....
‘Hometown Holiday’ revolves around Krista, who decides on New Years to become more selective in her dating life. Then, she meets Ryan Rourke, an entertainment lawyer from LA, and they seem like a match made in heaven. He is in town to sign a local rancher who has turned into a viral singing sensation. However, the protagonists still have some secrets from their pasts that they need to confront if they want a happy ever after....
