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Paramount+’s ’11 Minutes’ recounts the horrifying mass shooting incident at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Concertgoers were enjoying country music on October 1, 2017, when a gunman opened fire on the crowd, killing many and injuring even more. While first responders and authorities quickly reached the scene, a few brave survivors took it upon themselves to help get people to safety. Jonathan Smith was one such person who saved countless lives even after getting shot in the neck....

In the seventh episode of ‘Made in Abyss’ season 2 or ‘Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun’ titled ‘The Cradle of Desire,’ Vueko finally tells the tragic story of the Ganja corps with whom she arrived in the sixth layer. It turns out that these adventurers not only faced dangerous monsters but also had to find a way to survive despite the lack of life-sustaining resources. Eventually, almost everyone found themselves in the grips of a mysterious illness that threatened to kill them all....

Are arranged marriages any good? How does one settle down with a completely unknown partner? What does it take for a marriage to work? Lifetime’s ‘Married at First Sight‘ attempts to answer all these questions and more as it brings together a group of singles who are coupled up by relationship experts. These couples meet for the first time at the altar, where they are married off before being sent on an all-expense paid honeymoon....

Netflix’s ‘The Swimmers’ is the story of the Mardini sisters who have been trained in swimming by their father. They dream of competing in the Olympics. However, all their best-laid plans turn to dust when Syria enters a state of war. After much thought, both the girls and their parents decide that it would be better for them to leave the country and seek asylum in Europe. They set their destination to Germany, but there are a lot of dangers in their path and they need someone they can trust to take this journey with them....

In the eighth episode of ‘Overlord’ season 4 titled ‘An Unexpected Move,’ Philip Montserrat devises a plan to turn the Sorcerer Kingdom against Re-Estize, hoping that it will give him some political advantage. When Aainz learns about the attack on the supplies that he has been sending to the Theocracy, he immediately summons Albedo for more details and is shocked to learn that she already knows who is behind the attack....

As a documentary film that shines a light upon the January 13, 2006, looting of a two-story Bank Rio branch in Acassuso, Netflix’s ‘Bank Robbers: The Last Great Heist is simply astounding. That’s because it details every aspect —from the motives to the methods to the meaning— behind the crime through the eyes of those directly as well as rather proudly responsible for the same. Amongst them was none other than Sebastián García Bolster (also known as The Engineer)— so now let’s find out more about his past, his involvement, and his current whereabouts, shall we?...

Directed by Alastair Orr (‘House on Willow Street’), ‘Triggered’ is not a typical college thriller film. While its self-awareness and penchant for digressing into expositions do make it a leading candidate for the genre, its intentional subversion of certain classic tropes makes it a unique film that challenges its audience on multiple levels. The intense and gripping film tells the story of a group of school friends who get together for the first time in years during a camping trip....

‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’ is the perfect learning show for kids, and it is Netflix’s way of delivering yet another family program that is bound to sit well among its viewer base. Emily Calandrelli is a well-known science communicator, and she helps increase interest in the subject via activities and experiments. STEM learning can be fun, instead of being the dry subject, it is portrayed as. Emily interacts with kids teaching them about non-Newtonian fluids and solar-powered ovens....

Based on ‘The Contest’ from ‘Seinfield’ by Larry David and Jerry Seinfield, Netflix’s ‘Too Hot to Handle’ is a reality dating game show created by Laura Gibson and Charlie Bennett. It brings together a group of single and attractive adults placed under the same roof for a few weeks, but they must not indulge in any kissing, sexual contact, or self-gratification. If any of the contestants break the rule, the monetary cash prize is subtracted significantly....

Directed by Graeme Campbell, Lifetime’s ‘A Recipe for Joy’ is a heartwarming Christmas romantic comedy that follows the story of Carly, the food correspondent who gets a lifetime opportunity to have her shoot for a restaurant and cover their story. She goes to Angel Heights to help Grant; the skeptical chef opens his diner and has several clashes and conflicts with him. However, the heartwarming Christmas spirit wins him over, and feelings of love and affection come into play....

Directed by Don McBrearty, GAF’s ‘Christmas at the Drive-In’ is a romantic comedy film that revolves around a property lawyer named Sadie Walker who attempts to save her hometown’s drive-in theater, Chesterfield Drive-In, which is set to close down soon. In order to do so, she must work with the late owner’s son, Holden. Interestingly, the latter and Sadie are childhood sweethearts who haven’t seen each other for two decades. Upon much insistence from her, Holden gives her an opportunity to prove to him that the drive-in is worth keeping open during the holiday season....

Robert Downey Jr. marks his return to non-Marvel Hollywood with ‘Dolittle.’ The fantasy adventure film is an all-family entertainer which is inspired by the book, ‘The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle’ by Hugh Lofting. It follows a famed doctor and veterinarian, John Dolittle who has been living like a recluse for seven years after his wife’s death. However, he has to reluctantly step out of his solitude to go an epic adventure in order to find a cure for Queen Victoria....

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ is a dark comedy-drama movie set in the small fictional town of Inisherin during the Irish Civil War in 1923. It revolves around two lifelong friends — Pádraic and Colm — whose bond goes through a rough patch out of the blue when the latter stops talking with him and ends their friendship. Surprised and dumbfounded at Colm’s sudden change of heart, Pádraic, with the help of his sister Siobhan and a young islander Dominic, tries his best to save their friendship....

‘Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story’ is a fantastic comedy movie which tells the story of Dewey Cox. The early rock and roll star must overcome adversities on his way to becoming a legend. The film is a parody of the biopic genre, and heavily references ‘Walk the Line,’ Johnny Cash’s biopic. Cox’s persona is also modeled on Cash but includes influences from other notable singers. Irrespective of its box office performance, ‘Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story’ has managed to garner a cult following....

In May 2010, the authorities were called to an apartment in Charlottesville, Virginia, in what was the beginning of a high-profile murder investigation. Student athlete Yeardley Love was found unresponsive and was eventually pronounced dead, with all signs pointing to her being killed. Crime Junkie Podcast’s ‘MURDERED: Yeardley Love’ chronicles how the authorities were led to her perpetrator and what happened in the aftermath. So, if you’re curious about the same, we’ve got you covered....

Living the same day over and over again is not a good idea. Especially when you absolutely hate the day and everything it represents. That’s the story in a nutshell of the Mexican comedy movie ‘A Not So Merry Christmas.’ Directed by Mark Alazraki, the Netflix movie follows the story of Chuy, an average guy who hates Christmas with all his heart. He is bitter, cynical, and only worries about his money problems....

Dubbed ‘The Desert Killer,’ David Leonard Wood was found guilty of abducting and murdering at least 6 women and girls in mid-1987 in El Paso, Texas. Even though finally nabbed and sentenced to death, the serial killer and sexual predator continues to postpone his execution date, making use of loopholes in the law. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case With Paula Zahn: Buried Dreams’ takes the viewers through the complicated case of David and how the police finally caught him....

In his 2018 directorial debut, ‘Searching,’ Aneesh Chaganty explored the notion of alienation in the world of social media and instant connection. It’s a cautionary tale against online stalkers and celebrates the deep and steadfast bond between a parent and their child. In ‘Run,’ Chaganty and his writing partner Sev Ohanian have decided to tread on a completely different route. Here, a young girl with an apparent disability has been raised by her mother, completely separated from the outside world....

Spike Jonze’s romantic comedy ‘Her,’ puts a modern twist on love. The star of the movie is an AI (Artificial Intelligence) software that is designed to assist the customers. Apart from taking a female name – Samantha – the virtual assistant also has a female voice. Things get complicated when a lonely professional letter writer Theodore falls headlong in love with her. The movie stars Hollywood heavyweights Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams, and Rooney Mara, in pivotal roles....

‘Rogue Warfare‘ is the military movie to get you hooked. Though filled to the brim with action, it has a simple plot so that your attention is focused solely on the physicality of the unfurling battle. The premise is simple – a team of elite soldiers from different countries is sent in to eliminate a terrorist who threatens world peace. The hotshots make some progress, but their foe remains a step ahead....