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Set in the city of Vitoria, ‘Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City’ is a very competent serial killer-styled murder mystery that follows a familiar “whodunit” format. However, through mild foreshadowing and religious references, it gives a lot of depth to its simple premise. There are certain aspects of its storyline that are presented as a mystery and are open for interpretation but there are also others that are indirectly explained in the film through flashbacks and subtle allegories....

If there’s only one word that can be used to describe the case of Vincent Simmons, who spent over four decades in prison for a crime he has always insisted he didn’t commit, it’s baffling. After all, as chronicled on CBS’ ’48 Hours: Please Don’t Tell,’ it involves not just an alleged sexual assault on then-minor twin sisters Karen and Sharon Sanders, but it also has a lot of racial disparity....

Netflix brings a different kind of cooking competition on your TV screens with a show called ‘The American Barbecue Showdown.’ The premise is seemingly innocent: the contestants just have to barbecue some tasty food! But what is a competition without a few challenges, right? Eight of the country’s best backyard cooks face off under one roof to prove that they deserve to be called America’s ultimate barbecue champion despite any of the curveballs thrown at them....

‘Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake’ is a chilling documentary that brings to the forefront first-person accounts of mountaineers, expedition leaders, tourists, and Katmandu natives during the terrifying 2015 Nepal earthquakes. Apart from documenting the experience through actual videos and pictures, the series interviews several survivors and helps bring their stories to the world. Although Nepal has since fought against the tragedy and has tried to put it in the past, it is heartbreaking to find out how the natural disaster made life come to a standstill....

Directed by Andrew Cymek, ‘Home for Harvest’ (2019) is a Hallmark romantic comedy film. The plot revolves around Katie, a travel writer, who discovers that she has to write her next piece on her hometown. Years ago, she left the place heartbroken and thought she had gotten rid of all the painful memories. However, soon after her return, she runs into her ex, the cause of her pain and misery all those years earlier....

‘Minority Report’ is a brilliant 2002 science fiction thriller movie loosely based on Philip K. Dick’s 1956 short story ‘The Minority Report.’ Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie follows Chief John Anderton (Tom Cruise), who leads the prototype PreCrime police department of Washington, D.C. Based on predictions from three mutants known as “Precogs,” they prevent murders before they take place. However, John starts questioning the system when the Precogs foretell that he will kill someone he doesn’t even know....

SPONSORED LINKS As the crime and injustice in the city take their toll on the people, Sam takes it upon himself to convince Mr. Smith to give up his facade and save the city again. Synonymous with action movies, Sylvester Stallone stars in this superhero movie alongside other talented actors and actresses, such as Javon Walton, Pilou Asbæk, Dascha Polanco, Sophia Tatum, and Martin Starr. Apart from the thrilling and action-packed narrative, the interesting use of locations throughout the movie intrigues the viewers....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Rocky (1976) If it’s a tale of doing anything to arrive at one’s goals, Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Rocky‘ is a shining example. The film sparked off a franchise that is continuing through the ‘Creed‘ spinoffs even today. It is a rags-to-riches story of the titular Italian-American boxer who gets a shot at the top fight in the world when he faces Apollo Creed. However, the movie also drives home the message that there are some things more important than ambition – like family....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Chris Miller, the adventure comedy movie ‘Puss In Boots’ is adapted from Tatsuhiko Shibusawa’s eponymous tale. The 2011 movie follows the adventures of Puss with his friends Kitty Softpaws and Humpty Dumpty. They set out to defeat criminals Jack and Jill, who have the magic beans in their possession. The rag-tag team fights the evil criminals with everything they have. 8. Ferdinand (2017) A kind and sweet bull named Ferdinand runs away from the place where bullfights take place, Casa del Toro....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Tetris Murders’ chronicles the horrific incident in California’s Silicon Valley when Vladimir Pokhilko, his wife, Yelena Fedotova, and their son, Peter Pokhilko, were found brutally murdered inside their home. While the police initially treated it as a homicide and began an investigation, they soon learned that Vladimir was involved in developing the video game ‘Tetris’ alongside the creator Alexey Pajitnov. Though the latter was not involved with the deaths in any way, detectives also learned that Vladimir never received much revenue from the video game’s success....

SPONSORED LINKS Interestingly, Noel Allen, who represented the water element in ‘Cosmic Love’ season 1, revealed that a serious relationship had eluded him for almost three years. Besides, he even claimed that he was pretty prone to casual flirting, which naturally ruined his chances at commitment. Yet once Noel came across Jazmin Potts, he couldn’t help but gravitate toward her, and fans speculated it to be the beginning of a promising relationship....

When Bill and Bridget Harrison suddenly passed away within a year of one another inside their shared family home, their son (an only child, adopted) was left to make sense of what’d transpired. However, as chronicled in NBC’s ‘Dateline: The House on Pitch Pine Crescent,’ little did Caleb Harrison know he’d be next to meet his end at the same suburban Mississauga, Canada, residence. So now, if you wish to learn more about this matter — with a specific focus on his demise, the way all three are linked, as well as its ultimate aftermath — we’ve got the necessary details for you....

Netflix’s ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ is set in a world where there is a clear distinction between the kind of people who use magic. There are fairies, whose magic is natural, and then there are Blood Witches, who take the magic of the fairies for themselves because they don’t have their own. The conflict between the two factions impacts the plot of the first two seasons of the show in a significant manner....

Sega’s widely popular game franchise has finally received the big-screen treatment in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog‘. Although the project was initially met with immense backlash over the visuals, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ improved, and delivers a gripping tale where Sonic goes up against Dr. Robotnik. The hysterical doctor works with the government to capture this creature from the alternate dimension. However, Robotnik plans on using Sonic’s speed for world domination. Meanwhile, the local sheriff, Tom Wachowski, teams up with Sonic, helping him evade capture....

‘Downhill’ is a black comedy directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash that is bound to leave you with some uncomfortable questions and realizations. The film centers around a family during their ski vacation that goes horribly wrong after an avalanche. But not for reasons one would imagine. Just like its poster teases, ‘Downhill’ is a different kind of disaster movie. The kind that will force you to confront your moment of cowardice, and raises pertinent questions on masculinity and human survival instinct....

Apple TV+’s ‘Emancipation’ is set during the Civil War and follows the story of Peter, who wants to reunite with his family. He survives a lot of ordeals on his path to see his wife and children again. At first, it feels impossible for him to go back to his family once they are separated. A ray of hope arrives in the form of the declaration by the President about the freedom of all slaves in the country....

Originally titled ‘Matrimillas,’ the Netflix romantic comedy ‘The Marriage App’ is directed by Sebastián De Caro. It revolves around a couple in crisis. Belen and Federico have a somewhat happy married life and live together with their two kids. The couple decides to spice up their romantic life with the help of an app. However, things go awry as they receive more than they bargained for. Starring Luisana Lopilato, Cristina Castaño, and Juan Minujín, the Spanish movie explores the tribulations of a married couple and their quest to bring back the missing romance....

‘Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City’ is a new Spanish crime drama on Netflix which features the chronicle of a serial killer and the investigation that goes on to catch him. The film presents itself in a way that its storyline is not solely confined to the underlying mysterious murders. Instead, it makes the use of religious symbolism and other allegories to unfold the psyche and motives of its characters....

In May 1995, businessman Frank Griga went missing along with his girlfriend, Krisztina Furton. The circumstances of the vanishing reminded the authorities of the kidnapping of another millionaire businessman, Marcelo Schiller. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade: Roid Rage’ focuses on the people responsible for Frank and Krisztina’s murders and Marc’s kidnapping. So, if you’re wondering what happened to Marc and how he miraculously survived, we’ve got you covered....

When Private Leroy Dulaney went missing from Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, most military officials believed that he had gone AWOL. However, his mother, Carol, refused to accept such an explanation and carried out a thorough investigation of her own. Hulu’s ‘Where Is Private Dulaney?’ chronicles Leroy’s disappearance and shows how Carol’s investigation led straight to a fellow Marine, Mark Fletcher, who was accused of murdering several Marines. If you are intrigued by the details surrounding the case and want to find out where Fletcher is at present, we have you covered....