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Technology changing the way people live is known, expected, and common understanding. However, who knew that technology would change the very way that people date? Who knew that meeting people at bars and restaurants, the traditional way would become obsolete. Well, the arrival of Tinder and other dating apps made that possible too. However, on ‘Dating Around: Brazil,’ the traditional way of finding love is not only focused on but emphasized....

On the outset, house-flipping might sound like an easy thing to do but it is no less than an art. It takes a special talent to know exactly what an old property needs to give it a makeover that could subvert its low saleability. Hence, people who are well-versed with house-flipping do find themselves making quite a profit with it. HGTV’s ‘Flipping Across America‘ is all about house-flipping. The show marks yet another addition to the network’s offering of productions focused on housing and property....

Hulu’s ‘Hotties’ is a cook-off dating show that features four young and hot singles who must go on blind dates and compete against one another to prepare some delicious and date-night-worthy dishes. However, to spice things up even more (literally), they have to indulge in some extremely spicy food challenges to keep cooking. During their cook-off, the contestants must face three hot challenges, and how they handle the pressure from these rounds determines their chances of winning the show....

OWN’s relationship reality show ‘Love Goals,’ focuses on the complicated relationship of five celebrity couples who are determined to resolve the conflicts in their relationship and achieve their love goals, with the help of a licensed therapist and relationship expert Spirit. The celebrity couples go through two weeks of intensive emotional and physical therapy, as they deal with issues revolving around infidelity, the trauma inflicted by exes, lack of communication, superiority complex due to fame and power, and many other things....

Created by Jason Woliner, Peacock’s ‘Paul T. Goldman’ is one of the best original docuseries of the true-crime cringe comedy genre. The perfect blend of mind-bending and character-study comedy makes it a perfect watch. The show follows the real-life story of the titular Paul Goldman, interspersed with real-life interviews and footage of the actual filming. It is based on Goldman’s own book, ‘Duplicity: A True Story of Crime & Deceit.’...

‘Exit Stage Death’ is the third TV movie in Hallmark’s ‘Picture Perfect Mysteries’ series. The third installment also revolves around Detective Sam Acosta of Willow Haven PD and photographer Allie Adams (wannabe detective) as they team up for the third time to solve another murder mystery. Allie Adams goes to see a play by renowned murder mystery novelist Neil Khan and finds the leading lady murdered backstage. When Detective Sam Acosta arrives, Allie refuses to let him work the case by himself and he ultimately accepts her assistance as they do make a formidable pair....

Technology might claim to “bring people closer” but it is really doing the opposite thing. Technology is taking us away from real human interaction. This is mainly because everyone these days seems to be fixated on their computer or phone screens. We need to remind ourselves that social media is not the only way to interact with others and get used to the “real thing” again. That is exactly the kind of experience that one of the protagonists of ‘Falling For You’ has....

‘Funny Boy’ is a coming-of-age drama set in the 1970s and 80s Sri Lanka when the political unrest was simmering into the Sri Lankan Civil War. The film follows a young Arjie as he discovers himself in a society that does not fully understand the layers of sexual and gender identities. Arjie (Brandon Ingram) is from an upper-middle-class Tamil family, who belong to a minority in the country with a Sinhalese majority....

Directed by Maclain Nelson, Hallmark’s ‘Haul Out the Holly,’ a part of Hallmark’s ‘Countdown to Christmas’ lineup, is a comedy film that revolves around Emily, who decides to surprise her parents by visiting them uninvitedly for this year’s Christmas. But she finds herself on the receiving end of a surprise instead as her parents are going out on a trip themselves. So, she has to spend the holidays alone at their house....

Directed by Katie Aselton, ‘Mack & Rita’ is a comedy-drama movie that revolves around Mack Martin, a 30-year-old recluse who reluctantly joins a bachelorette trip for her best friend, Carla. However, instead of going to the event, she makes her way into a strange tent that she finds and indulges in past life regression, only to wake up as the 70-year-old version of herself named Aunt Rita. As she gets used to her body and its consequences, she starts going viral on the internet and becomes a social media sensation....

‘The Most Dangerous Animal of All‘ is a docu-series that many people might mistake to be an adaptation of the non-fiction book of the same name by Gary Loyd Stewart and Susan D. Mustafa. However, it is actually a mini-series about the book. To be clearer, the novel presents a theory by Gary Stewart who believed that his biological father was the infamous Zodiac Killer. It highlights Stewart’s painstaking personal investigation and the findings....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. King of Stonks (2022) Created by Philipp Kässbohrer, Jan Bonny, and Matthias Murmann, ‘King of Stonks‘ is a German thriller series about the start-up culture. It follows Felix Armand, who indulges in morally questionable business practices while attempting to take his company, Cabe Cash, to the pinnacle of the European finance world. Like ‘Fakes,’ the series takes viewers through complex moral conflicts stemming from the protagonist’s business-minded attitude....

Prime Video’s ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ even in its sixth episode continues to play with the mystery surrounding Sauron. The villain who is supposed to be around the time that the rings are forged remains well beyond everyone’s reach. Since Episode 1, Galadriel has been trying to locate him. She has traversed far and wide and even gave up on living away from the Middle-Earth and its darkness, spending eternity with her people in the Undying Lands....

Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story‘ recounts the horrifying crimes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and shows how he was eventually captured and convicted. Incidentally, most serial killers develop their murderous instinct from either a challenging childhood or some sort of mental trauma. Moreover, Jeffrey was a registered sex offender and had sexually abused multiple victims. Hence, it is quite natural for people to wonder if the serial killer had seizures or any kind of sexually transmitted disease....

Hulu’s ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ follows the story of Steve Banerjee who establishes a male revue with the name of Chippendales. He starts the business from scratch, giving everything he has to it, but in the end, he becomes too blinded by his ambition and pays the price for it. Over the years, he feels cheated and abandoned by the people he thought he could trust. But there is one person who never leaves his side, not until he commits a murder....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda: Joker In the Pack’ reenacts the brutal murder of Donald Godfrey, 19, in his apartment complex in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in June 1991. While the crime had a couple of witnesses, it took the investigators old-fashioned police work before they could finally apprehend the perpetrator. If you’re interested in knowing more details about the case, including the identity of the killer, we’ve your back....

In a quest to find the best mixologist and bartender in the whole of North America, Netflix’s ‘Drink Masters’ brings together top talents from the industry before having them fight it out for the coveted title. While each participant competes with the other in a series of increasingly complex challenges, there is no room for error as the show eliminates the one at the bottom after each episode. Eventually, the top three go head to head in the finale for a shot at a cash prize and the title of Drink Master....

Although professional wrestler Teddy Hart enjoyed a primarily successful professional career, it has been somewhat marred by the numerous controversies surrounding him. Peacock’s ‘Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats.’ chronicles his life and focuses on the 2016 disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Samantha Fiddler. While her disappearance brought to light several accusations against the professional wrestler, his ex-wife, Fay Annis, appears on the show to speak about her experience. Well, let’s delve into the details and find out where she is at present, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS Discovery+’s ‘House of Hammer’ is a true crime documentary series that brings to light all the abuse, deceit, addiction, and corruption that Armie Hammer and the men in his family have indulged in, over the course of five generations. With the help of interviews with victims and his own family members, the true nature of Armie has been unmasked for the whole world to see. If you are into such docu-series, you might be eager to learn more about this show, including where you can watch it....

Prime Video’s ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ is a fictional spy thriller that uses some very real-world conflicts to create an engaging story. In the third season, the show turns its focus toward Eastern Europe where a conflict with Russia creates a rather tense situation. Despite its fictional elements, the story has parallels to real-life political conflicts, especially in the Russia-Ukraine war. The show’s close mirroring of reality makes one wonder what else in it is based on real things....