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Seth Rogen’s ‘An American Pickle’ is a heartwarming comedy that follows the story of two men from different generations of the same family. It focuses on several issues that revolve around the importance of family and faith and delivers a feel-good experience that makes one want to reconnect with their roots. The ending highlights the message of the story and gives us a lot to think about. If you haven’t seen the film yet, come back to this article later....

Dalia Dippolito is presently serving her 16-year sentence for solicitation of first-degree murder at Lowell Correctional Institution. Her case trial was nothing short of a public event when it happened. What most people know about Dalia Dippolito is through the videos that strongly commits to her guilt. While that is definitely a part of why she is in prison, there is more to this individual, whose story of upbringing posits another perspective....

Netflix’s ‘Partner Track’ is the story of Ingrid, a young lawyer on the rise. Ever since she got a job at Parsons Valentine, there is only one thing that she has wanted: to become a partner. She has dedicated her life to the dream, sacrificing her social and romantic endeavors in its favor. While previously, there was always something or the other that stood in her way, this year, she is confident that she’ll make it....

Based on certain sections of the 2018 descriptive novel ‘Fire & Blood’ by George R. R. Martin, ‘House of the Dragon’ is an action fantasy series that serves as a prequel to ‘Game of Thrones,’ which is based on Martin’s ongoing magnum opus, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ book series. ‘House of the Dragon’ revolves around the bitter war of succession between two factions of the ruling Targaryen dynasty. The first season of the series comprises the years leading up to the civil war, depicting events that inevitably resulted in the near destruction of House Targaryen and the temporary extinction of the dragons....

NBC’s ‘Dateline: Lone Star Obsession’ chronicles the brutal slaying of a Lubbock, Texas, pathologist, Dr. Joseph Sonnier, who was found shot and stabbed to death in his own home in the summer of 2012. In the investigations that followed, it came to light that he was a victim of a murder-for-hire plot by his girlfriend’s jealous ex, Dr. Thomas Michael Dixon, a renowned plastic surgeon from Amarillo. In 2015, he was eventually convicted for his crimes, but then, his sentence was overturned....

Directed by Oliver Hermanus (‘Moffie‘), ‘Living’ is a period drama film set in the 1950s and starring Bill Nighy (‘Minamata‘) as Mr. Williams, a bureaucrat in the county Public Works department dealing with a fatal illness. After Williams learns that his days are numbered, he strives to find a purpose for living out the remainder of his life. The visually stunning and emotionally grounded film tackles several themes, such as death, coming to terms with one’s mortality, and bureaucracy, among others....

Created by Marie Jardillier, Netflix’s ‘Off the Hook,’ also known as ‘Détox,’ is a French comedy series. The plot revolves around two cousins — Léa (Tiphaine Daviot) and Manon (Manon Azem), both of whom are addicted to their phones and social media. Léa is a stalker who has created multiple Instagram accounts under different names to keep an eye on her former boyfriend, Guillaume. Meanwhile, Manon is a struggling rapper whose career hasn’t shaped up the way she wants it to....

The fifth season of ‘Yellowstone‘ on Paramount Network takes a bold direction with the Duttons locked in a head-on war with Market Equities. The corporate entity has made a play for the family’s ancestral Yellowstone Dutton Ranch several times. However, their attempts so far have failed. Nonetheless, the company has relied on a new player to mount another claim on the coveted piece of land in Montana. Sarah Atwood is slowly setting up her chess pieces to outsmart John and his family....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The White Lotus’ is a comedy-drama anthology series that revolves around a group of vacationers and employees of the fictional eponymous resort chain. In season 2, we get taken to Sicily’s White Lotus resort, where the lives of strangers get interconnected over the course of their vacation. Created by Mike White, it features stellar performances from a talented ensemble cast, comprising F. Murray Abraham, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam DiMarco, Beatrice Grannò, and Meghann Fahy....

‘Trapped by My Father’s Killer’ follows Diana Ratlidge (Lindy Booth) as she is held hostage in her house at gunpoint by Louis Allen (Craig Olejnik). Five years ago, Diana’s father and fiancé were murdered in the carport of the house she is currently living in. She saw Louis Allen at the crime scene, looking confused with blood on his hands as he sat beside the bodies. Diana’s testimony sends Louis to prison, who claims to be innocent....

The Disney+/Hulu series ‘Wedding Season’ is a British action thriller created by Oliver Lyttelton. It stars Rosa Salazar (‘Brand New Cherry Flavor‘) as Katie, a mysterious woman who comes under suspicion of killing her new husband and in-laws. As a result, Katie is forced to go on the run and drags her ex-lover, Stefan, along with her. The dark and witty series slowly unveils Katie’s past, her romance with Stefan, and her twisted motivations....

Jealousy is a complex emotion. Not only does it plague people from all walks of life, but it can also have some really damaging consequences when a person decides to act upon their impulses. In an unfortunate turn of events, Kendra Hatcher became a victim of a murder-for-hire plot that was fuelled by emotion. The case has been discussed in ‘Dateline: 10 Minutes of Sunset,’ and in this article, we revisit the facts once again....

Residents in St. Regis Falls, New York, were left shocked when Marie Odette Huckins was found murdered in a nearby wooded area. Although the murder had no witnesses and leads were hard to come by, the police had a massive breakthrough on the very first day, which led them straight to the perpetrator. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Dead Silent: A History of Violence’ chronicles the gruesome incident and shows how law enforcement officials finally captured the killer....

As a documentary series that delves deep into the tale of suspected cannibal Raja Kolander, Netflix’s ‘Indian Predator: Diary of a Serial Killer’ can only be described as horrifically bone-chilling. That’s because he not just went to extremes in every single one of his reported offenses (whether theft or homicides), but he also continues to believe he’s the real victim owing to his aspirations. So now, if you wish to learn more about him — with a specific focus on his past experiences, the legal case against him, as well as his current standing — we’ve got the necessary details for you....

SPONSORED LINKS ABC’s ’20/20: Gainesville Serial Killer’ profiles the harrowing tale of notorious serial killer Daniel “Danny” Rolling or “The Gainesville Ripper,” who rose to fame in 1990 after slaying five young university students in their own homes in the northern Florida town. At the age of 36, Danny was on a spree, having first attempted to kill his police officer father and then committed crimes that included everything from armed robberies to decapitations....

‘Strange But True’ is genre-bending cinema that seems to oscillate between supernatural thriller and neo-noir fiction. Directed by Rowan Athale and adapted from an eponymous novel from John Searles, it tells the story of Melissa Moody, a young girl who gets pregnant under mysterious circumstances. Starring the ever-delightful Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Amy Ryan and Greg Kinnear in pivotal roles, ‘Strange But True’ makes for an eerie, yet thoughtful watch. SPOILERS AHEAD....

Residents of Maury County in Tennessee were left shocked when 15-year-old high-school student Elizabeth Thomas went missing from her hometown of Culleoka. Although the lack of witnesses initially made the investigation quite challenging, authorities soon learned that she was in the company of her high school teacher, Tad Cummins, and had even crossed state lines. ’20/20: A Captive Student’ chronicles the terrifying incident and recalls how Tad kidnapped Elizabeth and sexually assaulted her while forcing her to pose as his wife....

In the seventh episode of ‘The Devil is a Part-Timer!’ or ‘Hataraku Maou-sama!!’ season 2, titled ‘The Devil Learns That Choshi (and the World) Are Bigger that He Knew,’ Maou and his companions have a secret meeting with Emi at the lighthouse, where Camio explains that the demon realm was divided into factions after the arrival of a human there. Before they can seriously consider their options and the best course of action to face future threats, they are attacked by a group of demons from the demon realm....

Netflix’s ‘The Wrong Missy’ follows the story of a man who commits a blunder when he invites the wrong woman to a retreat in Hawaii. The film reminds you of all the lovable things about romantic comedies. It delivers some hilarious moments that leave you gaping at your screen. There are jaw-dropping moments of physical comedy and the common cringe moments that we often come across in these films. It starts with two characters who are polar opposites of each other....

Netflix’s ‘Falling for Christmas tells the story of a spoilt hotel heiress Sierra Belmont (Lindsay Lohan), who aspires to become a social media influencer though her father wants her to take up more responsibility in his business. One morning, Sierra ventures out with her boyfriend Tad for a photoshoot but later discovers that he wants to ask her to marry him. Even though the ring is too big, she says yes....