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Based on the popular Japanese manga series of the same name by Haro Aso, ‘Alice in Borderland’ is a Netflix survival action thriller series. The plot mainly revolves around Ryohei Arisu (Kento Yamazaki), who arrives in a mysterious world along with his friends Karube (Keita Machida) and Chota (Yûki Morinaga) and discover that if they want to survive there, they must play various deadly games. Four suits of cards represent four types of games....

NBC’s ‘Dateline: Breakout’ is an episode that investigates the 2006 tale of John Michael Manard and Toby Dorr, a 27-year-old life prisoner at Lansing Correctional Facility and a 48-year-old volunteer and mother (respectively), who gained notoriety for their romance and prison escape. The couple was on the run for a total of 12 days before being apprehended in Tennessee, but Toby’s active involvement in the matter is what bewildered authorities the most....

In almost every case of sexual abuse, one cannot ignore those around the person directly involved. The conversation becomes even more crucial when the direct or indirect actions of these individuals end up enabling the heinous offense. In the case of well-known singer Robert “R.” Kelly, one such person within his inner circle who is frequently brought up was none other than Demetrius Smith. As a former employee of the celebrity, the man apparently played a crucial role in covering up some of his tendencies....

The horrific 1980 homicide of Playboy model and rising actress Dorothy Stratten is a case that has only been described as a Hollywood dream gone wrong since the moment it first came to light. That’s why several productions, including ‘Death of a Centerfold’ as well as Hulu’s ‘Welcome to Chippendales,’ have carefully charted it over the years to expose the true, dark side of entertainment. So now, if you wish to learn more about the same — with a specific focus on what transpired, the motive behind it all, and the identity of her assailant — we’ve got the necessary details for you....

Created by Olivier Abbou and Bruno Merle, ‘Black Butterflies,’ AKA ‘Les Papillons Noirs,’ is a French crime series that follows a writer named Adrien Winckler, who is also known as Mody. Having hit a dry spell in his writing career, he is desperate for any story to come his way. So when the writer is asked by Albert Desiderio to write the older man’s memoirs, Adrien decides to agree to the assignment....

‘Endless Love’ is a classic romantic drama film that is directed by Shana Feste. The movie follows the first love of a privileged girl Jade and a working-class boy David from a troubled background, who struggles to unite with each other. This romance drama explores true love and the hurdles that a relationship goes through. As the parents try to keep them apart, their love grows fonder and they realize that they truly want to be with each other....

Created by Oskar Söderlund in collaboration with Jens Lapidus and Jesper Ganslandt, ‘Snabba Cash’ is a Netflix mystery drama series that tells the story of an ambitious young woman named Leya (Evin Ahmad) and the experiences she has in her pursuit of success. Leya is an entrepreneur and a single mother. To keep her dreams alive, she immerses herself into the world of crime and discovers that it and the business world are not that different from each other....

‘The Silence of the Lambs’ is a psychological horror film that follows the story of a young FBI trainee who becomes involved with one serial killer while chasing another. It stars Jodie Foster in the lead role, while Anthony Hopkins and Ted Levine portray the serial killers whom she targets. The film has amassed universal acclaim and won multiple Academy Awards. It paints the picture of terrifying criminals and their disturbing crimes, which makes one wonder if it all comes from someone’s imagination or if it’s based on real events....

A young student at Indiana University suddenly went missing after leaving mysterious text messages on his sister’s phone. His body was fished out of a local lake just days later, leading to more questions than answers. The first half of Investigation Discovery’s ‘Still a Mystery: Indiana Unsolved’ focuses on Joseph Smedley’s puzzling death and the events leading up to that. So, if you’re curious about the same, we’ve got you covered....

The shocking disappearance of Kirsten Hatfield from her own bedroom in Oklahoma left the police and loved ones shocked and searching for answers for many years. While the incident occurred in 1997, it wasn’t until 2015 that the culprit was arrested, thanks to advancements in DNA technology. Kirsten’s family breathed a sigh of relief as Anthony Palma, the man responsible, was brought to justice. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case – Unter Mordverdacht: Taken From Her Bed’ features this very case....

SPONSORED LINKS Entrepreneurs and co-founder Kheedim Oh and Myung Oh appeared on ‘Shark Tank’ season 14 episode 3, hoping to impress the Sharks with their product, Mama O’s Kimchi. Kheedim claimed that the kimchi originated from his mother’s recipe, which gives it a delicious and homemade taste that commercial kimchis are unable to achieve. As the product looked incredibly delicious, we decided to jump in and discover more about the company, including how it’s fared since appearing on the show....

Netflix’s ‘Mind Your Manners‘ is a reality series that revolves around the concepts of manners and lifestyle. The show focuses on international etiquette teacher Sara Jane Ho who attempts to better the lives of her clients through changes in their daily routine, way of dressing, and thought processes. Those who come to the coach are not just looking to learn etiquette but hope to work on themselves with her help and expertise....

Even though it’s been more than two decades since the atrocious case of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer first came to light, there are honestly still a lot of baffling elements surrounding his actions. After all, as explored in Netflix’s ‘Conversations With a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes,’ he wasn’t legally insane, yet something deep drove him to murder, necrophilia, as well as cannibalism. He thus went to unprecedented extremes with his victims, often in an alcohol-induced state — so now, if you wish to learn more about these particular aspects, we’ve got the key details for you....

Netflix’s ‘Selling the OC‘ is a spinoff of ‘Selling Sunset‘ that introduces the viewers to the personal and professional lives of the employees of The Oppenheim Group’s office in Orange County, California. During the show’s first season, the audience could not help but appreciate the lifestyle of the cast members. This has led many to wonder about the financial status of the people featured in the reality show. One such cast member who has come into the limelight is Lauren Brito (now Lauren Shortt)....

NBC News’ ‘Dateline: Fire and Ice’ chronicles the extensive investigation into Carmela Knight’s heinous murder in September 2014. The young mother of two was strangled and beaten to death before her home in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, was set on fire. The sudden turn of events left Carmela’s loved ones with many questions, and once they learned of what happened, it left them devastated. The show featured interviews from Carmela’s mother, Franca Agosta, and sister, Nancy Burridge....

‘Christmas Break-In’ is a 2018 film that revolves around a feisty 9-year-old girl fighting some goons seeking refuge from a snowstorm in her school. The plot follows Izzy, a precocious and poised 9-year-old who gets stuck in school on the last day before Christmas break begins because her forgetful parents did not pick her up on time, and now there is a snowstorm that’s getting worse by the minute. Soon Izzy realizes that there are some robbers inside the school....

A modern reimagining of the 1975 French classic novel ‘The Life Before Us’ (‘La vie devant soi’) by Romain Gary, ‘The Life Ahead’ (‘La vita davanti a sé’) marks the return to the big screen of Italian film legend Sophia Loren after a decade. Directed by her son Edoardo Ponti, the movie tells the story of Madame Rosa, a Holocaust survivor and former prostitute living in the city of Bari, who takes on the responsibility of looking after a troubled child (Ibrahima Gueye) of Senegalese immigrants....

Based on certain sections of the 2018 book ‘Fire & Blood’ by George R. R. Martin, ‘House of the Dragon’ is an HBO action fantasy series. It is a prequel and spinoff of ‘Game of Thrones,’ which originally aired on the aforementioned network from 2011 to 2019, and is the adaptation of Martin’s ongoing magnum opus, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ book series. The story is set 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen and revolves around the brutal war of succession between two factions of the royal house of Targaryen....

SPONSORED LINKS While James Bond and countless other spies have cemented their place in popular culture, there have also been multiple movies revolving around female spies and secret agents. Putting forced gender comparisons asides, female spy movies prove to sport a refreshing spin on an overcrowded genre. ‘Red Sparrow‘ is a film starring Jennifer Lawrence and marks the actress’ fourth project with Francis Lawrence. 7. Spy (2015) The only reason that this thoroughly entertaining spy movie appears in the last position of this list is that it is a comedy....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Marçal Forès, Netflix’s ‘Through My Window’ (originally titled ‘A través de mi Ventana’) is a Spanish romantic drama movie that revolves around a young and feisty girl, Raquel. When she develops feelings for her young and attractive neighbor Ares, her life spirals out of control. Raquel starts stalking him and detailing his routine actions. After watching and observing her from afar, Ares reaches out to Raquel, and the duo embarks on a turbulent love affair....