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‘Mindhunter’ on Netflix is based on the book called ‘Manhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit’ by John E. Douglas (a former FBI agent) and Mark Olshaker (an author). Since then, the series has gone on to captivate many viewers with a well-written script and scrupulous cinematography. The premise of the show is that two special agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, in the FBI’s behavioral science unit, travel the country and interview incarcerated serial killers to gain a better perception of their psychology and criminal instinct....

Developed by Aaron Saidman, HBO Max’s ‘Selena + Chef’ is an unscripted cooking show hosted by Selena Gomez, who got inspired during quarantine when she started cooking at home more often. In this show, the acclaimed actor and singer works with different professional chefs and tries her hand at preparing new dishes. Apart from the recipes, they cover other essential factors that come with cooking, such as specific tips and tricks and how to handle different kinds of disasters that may arise in the kitchen....

Part of Hallmark’s ‘Countdown to Christmas’ line-up, ‘A Fabled Holiday’ is a romantic movie set against the backdrop of the holiday season. Directed by Ruby J. Munro, the film chronicles the tale of two childhood best friends — Talia and Anderson — who unexpectedly cross paths in the magical town of Wunderbrook, where they mend their problems and experience the true spirit of Christmas. The Hallmark movie is a light-hearted rom-com that explores Christmas themes such as reconnection, magic, nostalgia, and more....

‘Midnight Special’ is a sci-fi drama that begins with the kidnapping of a child and ends on a note that leads the audience to have a new understanding of everything around them. The film balances its otherworldly plotlines with the emotional backing of a father’s love for his son. It delivers some great visuals and uses its surroundings aptly to focus on the dangers that the characters are running from. If you want to know where ‘Midnight Special’ has been filmed, here’s the answer....

Fear, as we know it, is predominantly driven by things that we cannot see. Only when you remove one’s general sense of awareness and heighten sound and other forms of perception, one slowly drifts into a downward spiral of eldritch terror. That’s exactly what Robert Eggers’ ‘The Lighthouse’ does to a viewer. Drawing its inspiration from movies of the 30s and 40s, it is, by far, one of the most intimate accounts of Lovecraft’s incomprehensible yet unsettling horror....

Hallmark and small-town stories go hand-in-hand. The romance destination on television is known for its impeccable slate of romantic stories that regularly make even the most skeptic of romantics believe in the power of love. Usually, the channel is known for its perfectly timed tales, which usually air before or at the time of major festivals like Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Hence, the drama series, ‘When Hope Calls’ easily fits into the mold....

A horrifying homicide rocked the city of Los Angeles in July 1922 when bank teller, Alberta Meadows, was found horribly beaten to death in Montecito Heights. Although the crime was quite baffling, the police soon got wind of an eyewitness who led them straight to Clara Phillips. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: Hot Tempers, Cold Hearts’ chronicles the gruesome murder and shows how detectives managed to bring Clara to justice. If you are intrigued by this crime and want to know more, we have you covered....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Half of It’ is a Netflix original movie about a shy, introverted student Ellie Chu, who earns her money by finishing the homework of the other students. After an unusual request from the school jock Paul, she agrees to help him and writes a love letter to his crush, Aster. The two strike up a conversation that leads to a great friendship, but problems soon start arising when Ellie realizes that she has fallen for his crush....

With Netflix’s ‘Bling Empire’ essentially promising unfiltered entertainment and drama at every step of the way, it’s obviously the cast’s interpersonal scandals that keep us coming back for more. Amongst them is, of course, the intricate relationship between French-Vietnamese Orange County native Kim Lee and her local Philadelphia-raised, Korean-adopted co-star Kevin Taejin Kreider. So now, if you wish to learn more about this duo — with a specific focus on their history, their differences, as well as their current overall standing — we have got the necessary details for you....

With the premiere of ‘Below Deck‘ in July 2013, viewers were fascinated by the lives of the staff members on luxury yachts and how they deal with demanding customers, everyday issues, and interpersonal relationships simultaneously. The reality show’s popularity has paved the way for several spin-offs, and ‘Below Deck Adventure’ is the latest addition to the franchise. As the name suggests, ‘Below Deck Adventure’ follows the crew of a luxury yacht as they experience thrilling adventure sports while navigating through some of the most breathtaking locations on earth....

Directed by Andrea Jublin, Netflix’s ‘Jumping From High Places’ is an Italian drama film based on author Chiara Parenti’s Italian fiction novel ‘Per Lanciarsi Dalle Stelle’ (loosely translated to ‘To Launch From the Stars’). In the film, Sole deals with severe anxiety issues and struggles to move out of her comfort zone. Her fears restrict Sole from living her best life. However, after the death of her best friend, Sole finds the motivation to overcome her fears and move forward in life....

As a reality dating series that breaks every bound of the genre by placing a specific focus on emotional connections as well as compatibility at first, Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ is simply incredible. After all, intentions, vulnerability, and pure romance (instead of superficial things such as physical appearance or sexual attraction) are the foundation-laying aspects for every relationship here. So now that season 3 of this production has finally premiered on our screens following a 7-month wait, let’s dig into one of its most intriguing couples — Zanab Jaffrey and Cole Barnett — shall we?...

Portrayed by Kento Yamazaki, Ryohei Arisu is the protagonist of ‘Alice in Borderland,’ the Netflix survival action thriller series based on the popular Japanese manga of the same name by Haro Aso. In the old world, Arisu was a directionless youth who didn’t have any job and preferred to spend days only playing video games. He arrives at the Borderlands with his friends Karube (Keita Machida) and Chota (Yûki Morinaga) and realizes that if he wants to survive here, he must participate in deadly games....

Created by William Finkelstein and Mike Flynn, ‘East New York’ is a CBS police procedural drama series airing on CBS. The plot revolves around the officers and detectives associated with the 74th precinct in East New York. The series chronicles their personal and professional struggles and the sacrifices they make in the pursuit of both ambition and justice. The launching pad of the narrative is the arrival of the new commanding officer, Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood (Amanda Warren), whose insistence on doing the police work the correct way puts her at odds with some of the mavericks under her command....

Netflix’s crime film ‘The Good Nurse’ revolves around the life of serial killer Charles “Charlie” Cullen, who kills several patients who are admitted to the hospital he works. When the deaths of the patients in the hospital increase alarmingly, Cullen’s colleague Amy Loughren becomes suspicious of the deaths and suspects her fellow nurse’s involvement in the same. In reality, Amy teamed up with then-Somerset county detectives Tim Braun and Daniel Baldwin to solve the case and bring Cullen to justice....

‘A California Christmas’ is a holiday movie that stands out because it takes an unconventional approach to romance and drama. While it uses many of the same elements as other films, the story is mostly character-driven. Interestingly, the lead roles are played by the real-life married couple, Josh and Lauren Swickard. Naturally, this prompted us to dig deeper into the veracity of the plot as well. Don’t worry, because we’re here to answer all your questions....

Directed by Timothy Armstrong, ‘A Cowgirl’s Song’ is a musical film that follows Hailey Mays, an aspiring teenage country singer who wants her father Dean Mays out of prison on bail. She teams up with her grandmother Erin Mays, a retired country music legend, to do a concert to raise funds to bail Dean and fund his defense during the trial. Their attempts take them to a group of people who change their lives forever....

Netflix’s ‘Dance Monsters’ is an entertaining reality series whose concept is sure to leave you intrigued. The participants in this dancing show do not show off their skills on the main stage. Instead, they are hooked up to an animation setup that allows their monster alter-egos to perform on stage and use the exact moves made by the dancers. As a result, the competitors are judged solely based on their dancing abilities and nothing else....

SPONSORED LINKS A spin-off of the 2019 movie ‘Shazam!‘ and the 11th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), ‘Black Adam’ is a superhero movie based on the eponymous DC Comics character that revolves around the titular character who is gifted with powers of the Egyptian gods. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film features a stellar cast, comprising Dwayne Johnson, Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, and Marwan Kenzari. If you are a fan of Dwayne Johnson, you must be eager to learn more about this DC movie and where you can watch it....

The duo of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro is one of the, if not the, most successful collaborations in cinema. Over the years, they have dabbled in various stories and their intriguing central characters to deliver some of the best films of all time. One of those is ‘Cape Fear’. It stars De Niro as Max Cady, a convicted rapist who harbors a grudge against Sam Bowden, the lawyer who had sabotaged his trial and led to his conviction....