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Lifetime is no stranger to thrillers, and their latest offering, ‘Secret Life of a Celebrity Surrogate,’ promises to be a great addition to their already diverse collection. The movie follows a young woman named Olivia Bolton, who gets drawn in by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and agrees to become the surrogate of one of Hollywood’s (fictional) biggest stars, Ava Von Richter. However, Olivia’s illusions about Hollywood and its pristine yet glamorous life are shattered when she becomes an unwilling party to the dark and twisted practices of Ava and her husband....

‘The Courier’ is an espionage drama film that follows a regular British businessman as he falls under the radar of the MI-6 and CIA and gets embroiled in a top-secret mission to avert the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 between the U.S. and the Soviet Union and save millions of lives. Greville Wynne is a middle-class man who frequently travels through Eastern Europe for work, which is why the secret service chooses him to extract top-secret Soviet intelligence from a high-ranking GRU officer, Oleg, and transport it to London....

Ray McNeil’s murder in 1995 was followed by an extensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal conclusion. He had been shot by his wife, Sally McNeil, after what she claimed was an argument in their apartment. While the authorities already had the killer in custody, it became essential to understand the reasons behind the shooting. Netflix’s ‘Killer Sally’ aims to shine some light on this case, and if you’re curious about what happened, we’ve got you covered....

Netflix’s ‘Too Hot to Handle‘ is a dating show that needs little introduction. The premise of having several young attractive men and women in the same house is already tempting enough. However, the added restriction on any form of sexual activity provides viewers and participants with a sense of unexplainable thrill. Given the huge amount of money that is usually on the line every season, the cast members have sufficient motivation to not break the rules, though it has never been fully effective....

Netflix’s ‘Glitter’ is a period drama series that chronicles the journey of three women, Helena, Pola, and Marysia, who try to live the way they want by fighting against all odds. In the TV show, Helena and Pola are sex workers who wish to leave the profession and do something else. Marysia is a graduate in the making who wants to earn a lot of money. Although the luxurious lifestyle entrances her, she realizes that someone who doesn’t come from a rich cannot become a part of the elite club easily....

In the thirteenth episode of ‘Yofukashi no Uta’ or ‘Call of the Night,’ Kou visits Hatsuka-san’s apartment where he tells him about Anko and her mysterious powers. Meanwhile, Nazuna goes to meet her vampire frenemies to tell them to leave Kou alone even if he does not decide to become a vampire. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Call of the Night’ episode 13. SPOILERS AHEAD!!!...

Written and directed by Debbie Isitt, ‘Christmas on Mistletoe Farm’ is a story of love, belonging, and preserving one’s legacy. It revolves around the Cunningham family as they navigate life on a farm that is unlike anything they are used to. The feel-good Christmas flick features Scott Garnham, Scott Paige, Ashley Jensen, Celia Imrie, Kathryn Drysdale, and Carolyn Pickles in lead roles. There are a lot of twists and turns throughout the story with the kid’s innovative plans to stay on the farm and Matt’s struggles to stay afloat in the strange place....

Netflix is expanding its content in the horror genre with ‘Don’t Listen’ (whose original title is ‘Voces.’) Initially, it may seem as though the basic premise is nothing too unique. After all, the plot follows a family that moves into a new house only to find that the son can hear strange voices. However, it is the powerful performances by Rodolfo Sancho, Ana Fernández, Ramón Barea, Belén Fabra, and Lucas Blas that truly keep you hooked....

Based on the eponymous novel by Kristin Hannah, ‘Firefly Lane’ is an emotional drama TV series created by Maggie Friedman. The story follows childhood best friends Tully Hart and Kate Mularkey from their teens to adulthood as they go through various ups and downs of life from the 1970s to the early 2000s. At different stages, Tully and Kate try to figure out relationships, careers, past trauma, and more. But, certain incidents change their life forever, putting their bond to the test....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by James Cameron, ‘Avatar’ is a 2009 epic sci-fi movie that follows Marine Jake Sully, who travels to the distant moon Pandora and gets acquainted with the humanoid tribe Na’vi. Torn between his duties and the love and belonging he has found among the natives, he must make a decision that will affect his fate and that of the entire Pandora. Featuring noteworthy performances by actors like Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, and Sigourney Weaver, the movie has become a worldwide phenomenon for its unique concept and breathtaking visuals....

SPONSORED LINKS Is Homecoming Based on a True Story? No, ‘Homecoming’ is not based on a real story. It is based on a fiction podcast created by Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg. Their partnership began when they were hired to run the narrative division of Gimlet Media. The idea was pitched by Horowitz, who was influenced by the likes of ‘Sorry, Wrong Number’. He was also aware of the audio medium’s restrictions and did not want a narrator to create a jump between the scenes....

Netflix’s ‘Mind Your Manners’ is a reality series that introduces viewers to the world of etiquette. Each episode of the show features a different person looking forward to improving themselves and achieving their dreams. To do so, they approach Sara Jane Ho, an international etiquette teacher whose expertise and knowledge are nothing short of impressive. Under Sara’s tutelage, the students find their inner strength and confidence. The show’s first season featured many interesting stories that captured the viewers’ hearts....

‘One Hour Photo’ is a 2002 psychological thriller film written and directed by Mark Romanek. It tells the story of Seymour “Sy” Parrish, a photo technician at a one-hour photo studio in a retail store. Sy observes the Yorkin family and slowly develops a bond with them. However, his affection turns into a deadly obsession, leading to questions about Sy’s motivations. Naturally, viewers must be wondering whether Sy is a psychopath or just a misunderstood figure....

‘Rick and Morty‘ is an adult animated series that has appealed the millennial mindset perfectly with its cynical tone, which tends to get quite dark at times. Despite being a comedy series, the show routinely ventures into some emotionally hard-hitting territory. Perhaps, that is the form of closer-to-human-reality yet intergalactically outlandish premise that has helped the Adult Swim series find tons of popularity. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, the series went on a rather long hiatus after the third season, thanks to the uncertainty of its future....

Crimes that involve domestic violence are not new, but most often, the unique circumstances under which someone goes to the extend of killing their partner still instills a kind of feeling that cannot really be brushed away. Add to this, the victim, who is forever lost to their loved ones. ID’s ‘Dead Reckoning’ re-traces the murder investigation of Sherri Jackson in the episode titled, ‘Hidden Evil.’ Her disappearance followed by the news of her death was not just a shock to her family but the whole of her community....

In November 2021, the county of Somerset in England witnessed the double murder of Stephen and Jennifer Chapple. The killer was caught with the help of surveillance footage from the couple’s home. Let’s go through the chain of events that ensued following the gruesome homicide, the investigation, and the aftermath, and understand the motive behind the crime. If you are interested to learn more about the case as well as the current whereabouts of the perpetrator, we’ve you covered....

‘Italian Dream,’ the second episode of the second season of the HBO dark comedy anthology series ‘The White Lotus,’ is so subdued that it makes you wonder whether this is the calm before the proverbial storm. After the introduction of the new characters in the season 2 premiere, episode 2 is used to flesh them out and explore the dynamics between them. We learn that Cameron (Theo James) and Daphne (Meghann Fahy) are not as shallow as Harper (Aubrey Plaza) would have us believe, nor is Harper less entitled than any other characters who have appeared in the show....

While there’s no denying Jerry Lamon Falwell Jr. was born into a distinguished family in the evangelical Christian community in 1962, Becki Tilley (born 1967) hails from a simple religious clan. However, upon tying the knot for love in 1987, they were gradually able to help one another grow to such an incredible extent that they truly became known as The First Family of evangelicism. Though it’s been a while since they’ve fallen from grace, as explored in Hulu’s ‘God Forbid’ — so now, if you simply wish to learn more about their professional experiences, we’ve got you covered....

Directed by Bartosz M. Kowalski, Netflix’s ‘Hellhole’ is a Polish horror movie set in 1987 when many people start disappearing in a secluded monastery. A competent police officer takes on the case and starts scratching the surface to get to the bottom of the mysterious disappearances in the area. When he digs deeper into the truth about the monastery and its people, he discovers a dark secret about the clergy....

‘Pieces of a Woman’ is a vehement drama film about a Boston couple who are about to become parents and decide to have their baby at home. Their life is upended at the hands of a midwife who is then charged for criminal negligence. What ensues is a difficult year as Martha and Sean cope with grief while also tending to their relationship that seems to be falling apart. The visuals successfully capture the tone of the film as the characters try to pick up the pieces of their lives after a tragedy....