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Sports comedies can prove to be quite rib-tickling, thanks to the possibility of slapstick usage in a justifiable manner. However, comedy also has a bad reputation for taking things up a notch, sometimes uncomfortably. After all, conflict is what breeds humor. ‘Juwanna Mann’ is one sports comedy that might have the whackiest premise that anybody might have witnessed in the genre. While it is not astonishingly original, ‘Juwanna Mann’ presents a hardly-seen-before amalgamation of two comic tropes....

With Netflix’s ‘A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair’ living up to its title in every way imaginable, we get an inside look into the ongoing Mexican case that first began in late 2005. In other words, it revolves around the French woman accused of helping her then-boyfriend Israel Vallarta run a kidnapping ring in his homeland, only for the latter to be deemed its true leader. So now that we know of the local federal officials’ alleged unjust hand in the matter and the intricacies behind the legal proceedings, let’s find out more about Israel’s current standing, shall we?...

‘Moonshiners’ is a docudrama television series on the Discovery Channel. The show follows the life of people who produce moonshine in a few of the Appalachian states. The series dramatizes their lives and their methods of evading laws. For those of you new to the term, moonshine is a slang term that refers to high-proof distilled spirits that are produced illegally. Although moonshine has been legalized in a few states, processing it outside a registered facility is still illegal....

‘Adrift’ is a survival drama where a woman is stranded at sea after a Category 4 hurricane capsizes her boat. She and her wounded partner have to use all their knowledge of the sea and sailing to keep themselves alive. While they struggle with the seemingly insurmountable challenge, we also get a look into their life before the tragedy. We witness the beginning of their romance and all the events that eventually led to them finding themselves in the middle of the ocean....

Directed by Jesús Font, Netflix’s ‘HollyBlood’ is a Spanish horror comedy movie that follows a shy high school student, Javi, who has a crush on his classmate, Sara. However, she seems obsessed with the vampire book series ‘HollyBlood.’ While Javi is determined to muster up the courage to tell Sara about his feelings, a series of unexpected events and misunderstandings occur, and she believes that he is a vampire with super strength....

SPONSORED LINKS Set in the 1970s, ‘I’m Your Woman’ is a crime drama that revolves around a woman named Jean (Rachel Brosnahan), the wife of a criminal who double-crosses his partner, forcing Jean to take her child and try to escape the vengeful clutches of her husband’s former associates. The early part of the film centers around Jean’s day-to-day experience as a restless housewife who has no idea when and if her husband will return....

Co-written and directed by Chris Lancey, Lifetime’s ‘Mother’s Deadly Son’ is a thriller movie that focuses on Jacob, who has just returned home from military school after a couple of years. He is suspected of being responsible for his older brother’s demise, who died while rock climbing with him at a secluded quarry. Now that Jacob is back home after getting expelled from the school, he brutally attacks Tara, his mother Marianne’s best friend, landing her in the hospital....

Ask any group of people about their favorite movie of all time, and the answer will inevitably be the 1965 musical drama film ‘The Sound of Music’. Directed by the multiple Academy Award winning luminary Robert Wise (who also directed ‘West Side Story’), the film boasted the talents of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer and was phenomenal commercial success, managing to rake in three hundred million dollars way back in the 1960s....

The Ben Affleck starring ‘The Way Back‘ is an emotionally riveting narrative about a man’s last shot at redemption. It is directed Gavin O’Connor who previously worked with Affleck on ‘The Accountant’. The film hits home with its portrayal of a life filled with sorrow as its protagonist battles addiction. ‘The Way Back’ is a hard-hitting sports drama that centers around Jack Cunningham, an alcoholic construction worker who was once a local basketball star....

Created by Mike White, HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ is a comedy-drama anthology series that revolves around the lives of the guests and employees of the fictional eponymous tropical resort chain, over a few weeks, and the sophomore iteration is no different. The second season follows a new set of characters, except Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge), all of whom visit The White Lotus in Italy in order to relax and spend their vacation....

SPONSORED LINKS 07. Acts of Vengeance (2017) Directed by Isaac Florentine, this Antonio Banderas starrer follows the story of a formerly fast-talking lawyer who takes a vow of silence, to be broken only after he has hunted down and exacted revenge on the killers of his wife and child. For this role, Antonio Banderas managed to shed his “sex symbol” image and swapped it for an action hero that delivers kicks and punches just as effectively as he does steamy kisses....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Cube 2: Hypercube (2002) While the first ‘Cube’ movie is more iconic and has become a cult classic since its release, it is in the second film, ‘Cube 2: Hypercube’, that the mythology of that universe is truly explained. Like in the first film, there are seven captives. However, in place of the monochromic, shoddy, and dark rooms, there are state-of-the-art and well-lit rooms. The conventional technology that operated the traps in the first film has been discarded, and challenges based on abstract mathematics have been introduced....

TLC’s ’90 Day Fiance’ is an interesting TV show that follows the lives of US citizens who are engaged to foreign nationals. With the show offering an authentic window into cross-border relationships, it grew immensely popular and even gave way to several exciting spin-offs. Like the name suggests ’90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After’ is one such spin-off that follows a few original ’90 Day’ cast members who have managed to tie the knot and are looking forward to a life together....

In September 2006, Christina Lodrini feared for her life when someone fired several shots at her home. Surprisingly, the person responsible for it later turned out to be one of her best friends. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Vengeance: Killer Coworkers: Lies, Cameras & Lingerie’ focuses on the inquiry into the attack on Christina’s house and what happened in the aftermath. So, let’s find out more about this case then, shall we? What Happened to Christina Lodrini?...

SPONSORED LINKS Where is Coach Eakapol “Eak” Jantawong Today? Eakapol “Eak” Jantawong lives in Mae Sai, a village in the Chiang Rai Province of Northern Thailand. Prior to the Tham Luang incident, he’d been stateless, but more than two months after the rescue, in late September 2018, along with a few other boys in the team, he formally received Thai citizenship. The lack of citizenship had previously put a limit on their travel and job opportunities while also depriving them of basic rights and benefits....

Fans were quite excited when they got to know that Noelle Lambert would be fighting for glory in ‘Survivor’ season 43. While Noelle stepped into the spotlight in 2019 after breaking the US Women’s record at the Dubai World Para Athletics Championships, she made headlines once again by being the first person with above-the-knee amputation in the history of ‘Survivor.’ When talking about her appearance on the survival reality show, Noelle mentioned that her end goal was to showcase the community of people with amputation and disability in a positive light....

Netflix’s ‘The Noel Diary’ is the story of Jake Turner, who enjoys a successful career as a bestselling author, but remains a lonely man in his life. His only companion is his dog Ava, and for Jake, that’s enough. While he has had many relationships over the years, none of them have stuck around for long. Ava, on the other hand, has been with him through thick and thin and never leaves his side, no matter what....

In July 2001, the state of Washington witnessed a horrifying crime when Lori Jones was found raped and strangled to death in her apartment. The 44-year-old had just gone for a night out at a local bar before disappearing into thin air. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Shattered: Cowboy Killer’ details this particular murder and delves deep into the investigation that helped catch a notorious killer. Let’s find out more about the case and the killer’s present whereabouts, shall we?...

Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ is a reality dating show with a unique premise. It welcomes several young men and women so that they may get to know their prospective partners and hopefully find love. Initially, the participants go on speed-dating rounds with their potential matches, followed by longer dates with people they feel most connected with. The dates take place in specially built pods that do not allow contestants to see the person they are talking with....

Hulu’s sports drama series ‘Mike’ centers around the true story of legendary boxer Mike Tyson, exploring his childhood, relationship with his family members, and career. The series also depicts his warm relationship with his mentor Cus D’Amato, who trains Mike for him to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history. As the series progresses, Mike wins match after match to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. However, rather than only focusing on his boxing achievements, the show also deconstructs Mike’s personal life, making one wonder about his siblings....