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TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life’ captures the remarkable experiences and tribulations of various morbidly obese individuals as they attempt to shed their weight, which is typically around 600 lbs. To achieve their target weight, they must overcome several challenges, adhere to strict diet and fitness plans, and undergo operations. They receive all the essential medical details, diet programs, and weight reduction surgery under the supervision of renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr....

The phenomenally popular reality TV series, ‘The Great British Baking Show’, or as it’s originally titled, ‘The Great British Bake Off’, is a classic food competition show in which selected home bakers compete in a series of challenges to impress the judges by their extraordinary baking skills. There are weekly tasks and eliminations and the last man (or woman) standing is crowned Britain’s Best Amateur Baker. The bake-offs are held in mini kitchens constructed inside a big white marquee tent that’s iconic to the show....

‘A Ring For Christmas’ is a festive rom-com that revolves around spoiled rich girl Angie Moore who lives a lavish lifestyle on her parents’ dime but gets cuts off by her fed-up mother, just 25 days before Christmas. Angie finds out that there is a sweet trust fund that will become accessible to her when she gets married, so she sets out on a quest to find herself a husband till Christmas....

Even non-film-studies students would have heard about noir films. The thematically and cinematically dark productions had (and continue to have) a significant impact on the kind of movies we see to this date. Hence, it shouldn’t be surprising that the style was revived in the late 20th century in the form of neo-noir. 1999’s ‘Double Jeopardy’ is one such movie that employs a neo-noir style of filmmaking to tell a rather gripping tale with several twists and turns....

Partially inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlett Letter,’ ‘Easy A’ is a teen comedy that follows Olive Penderghast’s (Emma Stone) as she experiences the unusual highs and lows in high school, especially concerning her reputation. Narrated by 17-year-old Olive, her rise to popularity begins as she lies to her best friend Rhiannon (Aly Michalka) about losing her virginity over the weekend when she avoids a trip with her. Soon Olive gets caught in her own web of lies as her story takes its own path when other people get involved....

After years of being relegated to the “meh” pile of movies in the all conquering Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Thor finally got the movie a superhero of his statue deserves with 2017’s ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. Directed by New Zealand filmmaker and Academy Award nominee Taika Waititi, the third film in the ‘Thor’ trilogy is a soft reboot of sorts, ditching several prominent characters including Thor’s erstwhile love interest Jane Foster and Thor’s friends the Warriors Three in favor of starring roles for Jeff Goldblum as the Grandmaster of the frontier planet of Sakaar, Tessa Thompson as an ex Asgardian Valkyrie turned scrap hunter and high functioning alcoholic with the moniker Scrapper 142, and Cate Blanchett as Thor’s perniciously destructive half sister Hela....

Peacock’s ‘Vampire Academy’ follows the story of two girls from different sections of vampire society. Lissa is a royal Moroi, while her best friend Rose is a Dhampir guardian. Over the course of the first season, the girls go through a massive upheaval, which changes their lives forever. By the end, they find that they can only trust each other and depend on one another for their own safety. While Lissa grieves for the loss of her entire family, Rose gets the chance to explore her own origins....

Netflix’s ‘Work It’ is a dance movie that follows the story of a girl who can’t dance. The film has the protagonist start from scratch when it comes to dancing, and face off against the humungous task of winning a dance competition with her ragtag crew. With a charming tone, some fun dance sequences, and great songs, the film keeps us interested in her journey. By the end, we see great growth in her character, and this is when the film leaves us with a burning question about her future....

SPONSORED LINKS Hip-hop is not merely a genre of music. It is a way of life and an expression of one’s feelings in the face of adversity. And if you are a black kid growing up in the projects during the 1960s and 1970s, adversity is a part of your daily routine. Hip-hop started out with people fiddling with the beats of certain songs in order to make their friends dance, and grew to be one of the greatest cultural phenomena of the second half of the 20th century....

SPONSORED LINKS Set in the 1500s in Mexico, ‘Apocalypto’ is a historical film that centers upon Jaguar Paw, a tribesman who gets captured by soldiers from the Mayan tribe ruling Mexico at the time. To save himself and return to his family, Jaguar Paw leverages several methods and tactics within the forest to take his enemies down. Directed by Mel Gibson, the film is an intriguing depiction of how civilizations, people, and cultures functioned in the previous era....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Parker Finn, ‘Smile‘ is a psychological horror film that follows Dr. Rose Cotter, a psychiatrist. In one of her sessions, a patient starts acting weirdly and kills herself while smiling at her. Traumatized by this, the counselor begins hallucinating, and everywhere she goes, she sees people smiling at her in the same creepy way. Soon, Rose realizes that other people have had similar experiences and killed themselves....

Netflix’s ‘My Unorthodox Life‘ is a reality series about Julia Haart and her loved ones. The celebrated businesswoman was once part of an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community where she felt trapped due to how she was treated. Several years ago, Julia left the only world she had ever known behind her and forged a new path. The show provides viewers a glimpse into the life of Julia Haart and how she navigates her life while trying to leave her past behind....

A horrific tragedy gripped the city of San Fransisco, California, when a mother of one, Nicole Fitts, was reported missing on April 5, 2016. After all, Nicole was last seen alongside her then-two-year-old daughter, Arianna Fitts, in mid-February of the same year, and the infant has been missing since then, much to the entire family’s concern. Crime Junkies’ ‘Missing: Arianna Fitts’ thus chronicles this strange disappearance and follows the ensuing investigation that has tried its best to bring the child home safely....

In June 2009, the King of Pop’s sudden and unexpected death left the world reeling. At the time, Michael Jackson was prepping for 50 shows at the O2 Arena in London, England, as part of his comeback tour. But in the time leading up to the shows, Michael died, and the manner of death was ruled as a homicide. Back then, his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was blamed for his administration of propofol, a powerful anesthetic....

When a hardworking father stopped showing up for work, loved ones were understandably worried. But their worst fears came true in the days that followed. Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries: Body in Bags’ focuses on the events leading up to David Carter’s murder in Melvindale, Michigan, and the authorities’ pursuit of the killer who seemingly disappeared after the incident. So, if you’re curious to find out more, we’ve got you covered. How Did David Carter Die?...

The citizens of Washington DC were shocked when their beloved gay community member Dennis Dolinger was found stabbed in his home. The police were able to catch his murderer with the help of “cold hit,” a technique that was used for the first time by authorities in the District. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case With Paula Zahn: Capitol Murder’ unravels the various complexities of the investigation process and the legalities involved in the long trial by meticulously laying down the facts....

‘1899‘ is a sci-fi mystery TV series from Netflix that follows a passenger ship aboard which several migrants are traveling from London to New York. When Captain Eyk receives signals from an unknown ship, he wonders if it’s from Prometheus, a ship that’s been missing for four months. Since Prometheus carried over 1400 passengers, he decides to take a detour to find out if this unknown vessel is Prometheus and if there are any survivors on it....

With his 5th directorial venture, ‘AK vs AK,’ Vikramaditya Motwane (‘Bhavesh Joshi’) breaks several conventional filmmaking barriers. The movie stars Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap and revolves around the two Bollywood heavyweights’ apparent enmity. Kashyap has harbored resentment towards the veteran actor since he refused to star in his early 2000s project ‘Allwyn Kalicharan.’ Since then, a lot has changed in the industry. Kapoor seems to be at the tail end of his career, while Kashyap is regarded as one of the current generation’s best filmmakers....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Meet Cute’ is a fantasy romantic comedy movie that revolves around Manhattan-native Sheila and how she uses a time machine to fix some parts of her date with a guy named Gary. Directed by Alex Lehmann, the rom-com features impressive onscreen performances from some familiar faces in Hollywood, including Kaley Cuoco, Pete Davidson, Deborah S. Craig, Sierra Fisk, and Kirk Kelly. If you find movies about time travel intriguing, it is natural for you to want to know more about this one....

The film ‘John Henry,’ directed by Will Forbes, is a philosophical blend of a folktale and a modern story. The protagonist, John Henry (Terry Crews), is a physically big and seemingly intimidating man with a soft heart. More so, he is torn between his oath to never take up violence and protecting his loved ones from harm. Living in a neighborhood with one of the most feared sex-trafficking gang does not help....