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CBS News’ ’48 Hours: Widow’s War’ chronicles the tragic story of Colonel Mike Stahlman, who was found dead with a gunshot wound in his head while deployed in a camp in Iraq in 2008. However, his wife, Kim Stahlman, refuses to believe the administration’s theory of suicide and is adamant that he has been a victim of homicide. Even after over a decade, Kim has kept fighting to prove that her husband had not taken his own life....

Netflix’s ‘Ragnarök’ is set in a small Norwegian town called Edda. It follows the story of a teenager who discovers that the reason behind the pollution and the subsequent damage in his town is a family of giants who come straight from the depths of Norse mythology. The show uses the charm of myths and fables to shine the light on the crisis of climate change. The fight is not just about the survival of gods and giants, it is also about the survival of humans and the Earth....

Residents of Anna Maria Island in Florida were shocked when hotelier Sabine Musil-Buehler went missing from her apartment in November 2008. Although the police initially treated it as a typical missing person case, critical evidence soon proved otherwise, and authorities knew that they had a homicide on their hands. ‘Dateline: A Place on the Sand’ chronicles the gruesome murder of Sabine Musil-Buehler and shows how she remained on friendly terms with her husband, Tom Buehler, even after the two failed to keep their marriage alive....

Directed by Jeff Beesley, Hallmark’s ‘A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe’ is a romantic comedy movie about a young woman named Annie Cooper, who takes over as CEO of her late grandmother’s small-town cookie firm. She is doing everything she can to get their business back on track. Much to her chagrin, her grandmother’s top-secret cookie recipe is stolen during a Christmas party. Luckily, Sam, the owner of a nearby competing bakery, collaborates to recreate the recipe in the hopes of rescuing the business and Annie’s career....

‘Horse Girl’ offers an unusual and compassionate take on mental illness and a woman’s loneliness. The film is directed by Jeff Baena who is known for ‘The Little Hours’ and ‘Life After Beth’. Both these works go beyond a single genre, offering odd, offbeat, rather quirky narratives. This explains why his latest offering is as complex as it is appealing. The film starts off as something, progresses as something else, and eventually develops into something you had not initially predicted....

Directed by Catherine Cyran, Hallmark’s ‘Our Italian Christmas Memories’ is a romantic comedy movie that revolves around the Colucci siblings who attempt to replicate the famous spaghetti sauce made by their late grandma in an effort to help their grandfather remember things, who is suffering from dementia. However, while she strives to recreate the sauce, she grows closer to her grandfather’s doctor, Greg and a romantic connection begins. Anna discovers the key to a great holiday when she permits her siblings to assist her in her quest to perfect the sauce for Christmas....

Acclaimed horror movies have begun to transcend horror itself. To be clearer, movies like ‘Get Out‘ manage to use horror to depict some deeper themes. After its success, several films have attempted to use supernatural scares to do so. ‘The Badabaook,’ an Australian film is one example. Another Australian production, ‘Relic‘ is one more example of that, and that is the movie that this article is based on. ‘Relic’ tells the story of three generations of a family and the relationship dynamics between them....

‘The Christmas Chronicles 2’ is a fantasy comedy film that is a sequel to ‘The Christmas Chronicles’ of 2018. It follows the story of Kate Pierce (Darby Camp), who grows up to be a cynical teenager. In an unexpected turn of events, Kate is reunited with Santa Claus (Kurt Russell) when a troublemaker threatens to do away with Christmas forever. The film takes us to beautiful places, including the North Pole and the beach!...

Well-executed high-concept action movies have been almost certain ways to ensure success (at least commercial) in Hollywood. However, with the style becoming overcrowded, it has become increasingly difficult to nail that sort of epic feel. Often, what is needed is not a completely unique premise, but some good’ol execution. ‘The Old Guard’ is an action movie whose premise may sound familiar. However, that doesn’t change how inviting the film really is....

Netflix’s ‘Who Likes My Follower’ is an interesting dating reality show that revolves around three popular online influencers and three of their followers. While the followers are busy searching for love, they are assisted in their journey by the influencer they follow. However, while each follower starts out with seven potential dates, they are tasked with finding the one through dating and periodic elimination! While season 1 of ‘Who Likes My Follower’ introduced us to some interesting personalities, witnessing the participants’ journey toward true love helped viewers relate with them on a deeper level....

SPONSORED LINKS Why Does the Mother Wear the Mask? Although the film’s climactic scene reveals the truth in its entirety, hints about it are littered across the film’s narrative. The first scene of ‘Goodnight Mommy’ alludes to why Mother wears a mask. It’s a video clip from the happier days of the family when Father and Mother were still together. As Mother starts singing a lullaby for the twins, Father begins filming....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix’s ‘Look Both Ways’ is a romantic comedy film directed by Wanuri Kahiu and written by April Prosser. In the movie, Lili Reinhart stars as Natalie, a high school student whose life divulges into two alternate realities on the eve of her graduation. In one reality, Natalie deals with motherhood, while the other sees her pursuing her dream career. 7. Chemical Hearts (2020) ‘Chemical Hearts‘ is a romantic drama movie directed by Richard Tanne....

Netflix’s ‘Who Likes My Follower’ starts out like any other dating reality show, with three eligible singles looking for their true love among seven potential partners. However, the three main contestants are assisted in their journey by an influencer they follow. These influencers guide, provide advice and even plan ahead for their followers. Yet, it is ultimately up to the participants to find their perfect partners through systematic elimination. Judith Munoz came onto the show as a potential date for Sergio, while Adam was introduced as one of Pixxbe’s matches....

TLC’s ’90 Day Fiance’ is an interesting reality show that tries to determine whether cross-border relationships sustain geographical, traditional, cultural, and lifestyle differences. It follows the lives of US citizens who are engaged to foreign nationals. The series became so popular after its premiere that it soon gave way to several spinoffs. Like the title suggests, ’90 Day Fiance: The Single Life’ follows only those cast members who have been unable to find a happy ever after and are still searching for a perfect partner....

With Netflix’s ‘Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields’ living up to its title in every way imaginable, we get a complete insight into the dark, twisted, sordid side of human nature many times over. After all, it charts not just the way several women have wound up dead along Interstate 45 since the 1970s but also the possible involvement of felons such as William Reece and Clyde Hedrick. Yet, for now, if you simply wish to learn more about the latter — his past, his alleged offenses, his personal experiences, as well as his current standing — we’ve got the essential details for you....

Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries: Body in Bags’ lets viewers learn about what happened to David Carter towards the end of 2018. The beloved father vanished suddenly, only to be found dead a few days later in what was a gruesome crime. This left David’s son, David “DJ” Carter Jr., without the father he was so close with and had looked up to. So, if you’re wondering how DJ dealt with it in the aftermath, here’s what we know....

HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl‘ is a reboot of the popular The CW series of the same name. The teen drama focuses on students at the Constance Billard St. Jude’s School whose lives turn upside down after the return of Gossip Girl, an anonymous social media blogger. In the fifth episode, titled ‘Games, Trains, and Automobiles,’ Julien and her friends face a new set of problems. Audrey feels left out in her relationship with Aki and Max....

Netflix’s ‘Manifest’ follows the story of the passengers who disappear for more than five years and return to find that the world has changed. The protagonists of the story are the members of the Stone family, three of whom were passengers on Flight 828. Over the course of three seasons, they go through many ups and downs, but no matter what challenge is thrown their way, they survive it together. By the end of the third season, however, things take a very dark turn for them....

Developed for television by Miranda Kwok, ‘The Cleaning Lady’ is a crime drama series that follows Thony De La Rosa, formerly a doctor in a Manila best hospital, living in Las Vegas as an undocumented immigrant. Thony’s cleaning skills and medical knowledge bring her to the attention of mobster Arman, who recruits her as his designated cleaning lady. As a result, Thony works for the mob and cleans up gruesome murders....

40-year-old Rita Politte’s tragic murder in December 1998 shocked the small town of Hopeville, Missouri. As the police commenced their investigation, they discovered that her teenage son, Michael, and his friend, Josh SanSoucie, had been present when she died. ‘48 Hours: The Case Against Michael Politte’ explores the events following the murder and how the authorities eventually rounded up Michael as the killer. Besides, the show chronicles the opinions of his close ones, including Josh, who was present at the murder scene that night....