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‘Dateline‘ explores those crimes that have taken the country by a storm. One such story, where the cult leader Daniel Perez aka Lou Castro repeatedly manipulated and abused his followers, has been covered in the episode called ‘Angels and Demons.’ For him to have been able to do such abhorrent acts, one wonders what the tools at his disposal were. If you wish to learn more about the location where the members of the cult lived, then keep on reading....

Hulu’s ‘No Man’s Land’ follows Antoine Habert, a French man, as he tries to find his presumed to be dead sister, Anna, in the war-stricken Middle East. Set against the backdrop of Syria’s 2014 civil war, we see the many realities of combat not only through his eyes but also the eyes of the YPJ militia and a trio of friends who willingly join ISIS. The series is the epitome of multiculturalism, and we were curious as to where it is filmed....

‘The Great Pottery Throw Down’ sees participants worldwide trying to compete for a chance to be the Top Potter. Seeing the amateurs duke it out in front of judges has become a favorite pastime for several viewers. The show’s format is also increasingly fascinating, since there are smaller challenges along the way, except for the grand prize everyone’s fighting for. As the contestants work in a beautiful studio setting in ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down,’ you might be curious about where it is located, and whether you might visit it....

‘Christmas by Starlight’ is a holiday-themed film by Hallmark that revolves around The Starlight Cafe. Annie Park is a lawyer whose family owns the said cafe, which is being taken over by William Holt’s company for a development project. The deal is that she will have to work with him for a week to save the cafe from being demolished. At first, Annie and William aren’t exactly charmed by each other....

‘Priest’ is a superhero movie that can also be classified as vampire fiction, science-fiction, or fantasy. The movie tells an action-packed, speculative story that is based on a Korean comic or manhwa of the same name. The film is directed by Scott Stewart and stars Paul Bettany, Maggie Q, and Cam Gigandet. The movie is set in an alternate universe where humans and vampires have been warring for centuries. As a result, most humans have started to live in a walled city that is under the control of a theocratic organization known as The Church....

‘Stranger than Fiction’ follows the unique story of an ordinary man as he starts hearing a voice in his head that narrates every aspect of his life. Senior IRS Agent Harold Crick’s (Will Ferrell) life has always been bound by strict routines and numbers. It’s a moribund, solitary existence that is surprisingly self-aware. One day, he starts hearing the voice of an apparently English woman in his head. It deeply unsettles him, especially when the voice says that he is going to die soon....

Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone‘ enters the fifth season with some major shakeups, such as John Dutton’s appointment as the Governor of Montana and a tragedy in Kayce and Monica’s life. However, the two-episode premiere event also takes some time to flesh out Beth and Rip’s relationship. A flashback sequence revisits Beth and Rip’s childhood and the formative years of their relationship. Given the flashback sequence’s surprising details, viewers must look for details about the actors playing the parts....

Based on and the sequel to the 1988 namesake film, the Disney+ fantasy adventure series ‘Willow’ brings back the titular Newlyn sorcerer (Warwick Davis), as he once more must protect Elora Danan (Ellie Bamber), the child with the mark of prophecy, this time with the help of the children of Madmartigan and Sorsha. In episode 3, titled ‘The Battle of The Slaughtered Lamb,’ Willow and his companions race against time to rescue Elora from the clutches of the possessed Commander Ballantine (Ralph Ineson) and his men....

Stoner movies have been around since the ’70s. One of the best stoner films of the era that I remember is ‘Up the Smoke (1978)’, which depicts the tale of two stoners who are on the run from Mexico to the US with the police on their tail. Then we’ve had some classics like ‘Sausage Party’, ‘Dazed and Confused’ etc., which are often regarded as benchmark stoner movies, albeit for no reason....

SPONSORED LINKS Catchy dance numbers may not be typical for Hollywood. Characters only break out into spontaneous but impressively choreographed dance routines in musicals or in dance-centric dramas. Drawing its inspiration from the renowned 1984 classic film of the same name, ‘Footloose’ (2011) hits home with its refreshing take on romance musicals and hard-hitting dance sequences. It is about Ren MacCormack, who experiences some serious culture shock when he first moves to the small town of Bomont from Boston....

‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ a spin-off of the classic shows ‘The Bachelor‘ and ‘The Bachelorette,’ has been a part of the Bachelor Nation universe since 2014. The ABC reality TV show features former competitors from both the original shows, i.e., an unequal number of women and men who compete and look for their true love among the bunch. Every week, they get to spend time with the people they connect with, and at the Rose Ceremony, they select their possible mate....

Netflix’s ‘Delhi Crime’ is a police procedural show that focuses on a different crime each season. Created by Richie Mehta, it takes inspiration from real-life crimes and presents a fictionalized version of them. The first season is about the 2012 gang rape case, while the second season focuses on the serial killings suspected to be perpetrated by the infamous Kachha Baniyan gang. Both the seasons have received critical acclaim, with the show winning Outstanding Drama Series at the 2020 International Emmy Awards....

Netflix’s crime film ‘The Good Nurse’ follows the true story of Amy Loughren, who discovers that her colleague Charles “Charlie” Cullen is a serial killer. Amy teams up with detectives Tim Braun and Danny Baldwin to bring him to justice. As the film depicts, Amy helped the authorities to solve the Charles Cullen murders while dealing with a life-threatening heart condition. She needed a heart transplant but the nurse prioritized capturing the serial killer to avoid the deaths of patients she and her co-workers were supposed to take care of....

The drama series ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ exemplifies the saying “age is just a number.” Alan and Celia were childhood sweethearts who lost touch as life happened. But now, the two, who are now in their seventies, connect with each other on Facebook, and their love is rekindled. This beautiful story that celebrates falling in love no matter what the age has amassed a dedicated fan base everywhere. So, a question naturally arises— is the show inspired by real-life events?...

‘Loving’ chronicles the story of Richard Loving, a white man, and Mildred Jeter, a black woman, during a very segregated time in Virginia. Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement, this is one film that discusses America’s tryst with racism from a different perspective. The narrative is quite a noble one, and we couldn’t help but wonder if it was based on a true story. In this article, we share what we have uncovered....

‘Match Game‘ is a hilarious example of filling in the blanks. Participants attempt to match the answers of celebrity panelists with the host looking over the proceedings. It is quite a long-running game format, and many might even remember it from the time it started on NBC in 1962. It was known as ‘The Match Game’ back then and was much more somber in tone. Now, as the series continues to be well-loved by fans – thanks to Alec Baldwin’s hosting abilities – many are wondering whether the show is real or fake....

The eighth episode of NBC’s action series ‘Chicago Fire’ season 11 ends with Detective Pryma meeting Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd to discuss offering an immunity deal to Kavanaugh, the dirty cop who worked for Martucci. In the ninth episode of the season, Pryma leads an attack on Martucci and his men. Even though the authorities successfully capture the criminal, Pryma’s life gets threatened and Stella gets involved in the encounter....

‘Sylvie’s Love’ is a romantic film set in the iconic 1950s and 60s that possesses an incredibly nostalgic quality. Directed, produced, and written by Eugene Ashe, this movie follows Robert and Sylvie, who first met in the music-soaked summer of 1957. Life has other plans for both of them, and they are compelled to walk on two different paths. After several years, when they meet again, they realize that neither of them has moved on from their summer romance....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: Cold as Ice’ follows multiple cases, one of which is the arson committed by Melanie Smith in Prestatyn, Wales. She was irked by her upstairs neighbors, Lee-Anna Shiers, and her partner, Liam Timbrell, leaving their pushchair in a shared hallway downstairs and setting it on fire. It resulted in a fire that took the couple’s lives, along with their infant son, nephew, and niece. If you’re interested in finding out more about the shocking case, here’s what we know....

ABC’s ’20/20′ highlights the elaborate efforts that went into the capture of Timothy Bass, who is allegedly responsible for the kidnapping and murder of Mandy Stavik, an 18-year-old who was just growing into the prime years of her youth. The route to justice here spanned 30 years of mixed outcomes. While Mandy Stavik can no longer come back, the investigators did everything they could to make sure that she would get the due justice she deserved....