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‘Cookie Mobster’ is the right type of romantic comedy to pull at the heartstrings. Up TV is known for delivering such content, and the film is a splendid addition to its roster. The premise follows a gangster who’s in witness protection. He moves to a small town where he falls in love with a woman and tries to impress her by helping his daughter in a bake sale. The idyllic setting allows the mood of the movie to shine through, and we feel at ease, seeing the love blossom....

Hallmark has a fantastic collection of feel-good movies, and ‘Country at Heart’ is a notable addition to its roster. Despite some delays, the film has finally made its way to the network. The premise follows a struggling country singer who meets a Nashville songwriter. The latter needs inspiration, and the two partner up to work on music together. It results in a hit song after a complicated creative process, but the duo also finds true love....

Hallmark has a penchant for making movies that tug at our heartstrings and make us feel the deepest emotions in the most wholesome manner possible. ‘Hearts of Winter’ is an excellent example of such a film, as it takes us into the mind of a man who is unwilling to let go of his past, at the cost of a possibly beautiful future. We meet Bethany, a designer and lifestyle expert....

Nothing deals with body positivity quite as well as ‘Shrill‘ does. The Hulu series is actually based on Lindy West’s book, “Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman”. The premise focuses on Annie, who is an overweight young woman, looking to change her life. However, she is not looking to change her body. Annie tries to make it as a journalist while dealing with a slew of problems, including bad boyfriends, sick parents, and a perfectionist boss....

Written and directed by Natalie Krinsky, ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ is a charming indie film about love, heartbreak, and change. It tells the story of Lucy Gulliver (Geraldine Viswanathan), a New York City-based art gallery assistant in her 20s who decides to deal with her latest breakup by setting up a pop-up space to keep the items that she and others have left from past relationships. The film has been executive produced by Selena Gomez through her July Moon Productions banner and also stars Dacre Montgomery (‘Stranger Things’), Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Molly Gordon....

Portrayed by Steve Toussaint, Corlys Velaryon is one of the main characters in ‘House of the Dragon.’ In the annals of the history of Westeros, he is inarguably the most well-known member of his house. Like the Targaryens, the Velaryons hail from the old Valyrian Freehold, having arrived in Westeros long before the Doom. Although they are not traditionally dragonriders, they are the masters of the sea. And Corlys, who is also known as the Sea Snake, is the greatest of them all....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Jens Lapidus, Oskar Söderlund, and Jesper Ganslandt, Netflix’s ‘Snabba Cash is a Swedish crime drama series. It is inspired by Lapidus’ ‘Stockholm Noir’ literary trilogy, which was previously adapted for the ‘Easy Money’ film trilogy, starring Joel Kinnaman. The show is set a decade after the final movie and revolves around Syrian Kurds instead of Siberian immigrants. 7. Gåsmamman (2015- ) Like ’Snabba Cash,’ ‘Gåsmamman’ is a Swedish crime-drama series about a woman who finds herself entangled in the world of crime....

Netflix’s ‘My Unorthodox Life‘ is a reality series that focuses on Julia Haart and those she loves. Once a part of an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, Julia had left her life behind in order to free herself from the restrictions and make a name for herself. At present, she is one of the most well-known names in the fashion industry and is trying to make the world a better place. As viewers might be aware, she was once married to Yosef Hendler but separated from her first husband upon leaving the community....

HBO Max’s ‘The Big Brunch‘ is an interesting competitive reality cooking show that combines top chefs from the culinary industry before pitting them against each other in a battle for glory. While the chefs on the show share the similar aim of giving back to their communities, they face one another in a series of increasingly complex challenges designed to test their technique, skills, and mettle. Eventually, a single chef is eliminated after each episode, and the last one standing is crowned the winner....

In April 2021, a beloved mother and grandmother seemingly vanished from her home in Franklin Township, Michigan. Dee Ann Warner’s sudden disappearance meant that loved ones searched far and wide for her with little success. The latest episode of NBC News’ ‘Dateline: Missing in America’ podcast delves into the circumstances surrounding Dee going missing and the ensuing investigation. So, if you’re curious to know more, we’ve got you covered. What Happened to Dee Ann Warner?...

Anyone familiar with the Canadian wrestling world will surely know about Teddy Hart, whose life and career have been nothing short of one controversy-laden ride. Peacock’s ‘Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats’ delves into the wrestler’s turbulent romantic relationships, especially with his former girlfriend, Samantha Fiddler, who has been missing since November 2016. While trying to gauge whether Teddy was indeed involved in her disappearance, the docuseries features the opinions of his close ones, including his parents, B....

With Netflix’s ‘Conversations With a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes’ exploring the horrific tale of the titular serial killer, aptly monikered Milwaukee Monster, we get a complete insight into his warped mind. That’s because this three-part documentary series charts every aspect of his heinous offenses through not just his own narrative but also the first-hand accounts of everyone close to the matter. Amongst them is, of course, his primary defense attorney, Gerald “Gerry” P....

Overbearing parents can often cause unusual permanent rifts in their adult children’s romantic relationships. How can a man find a perfect balance between his romantic interest and a possessive mother? TLC’s ‘I Love a Mama’s Boy’ addresses these issues by focusing on four women dating guys with overbearing mothers. With the mothers and the girlfriends clashing every minute, the show follows the couples as they navigate through a relationship. With the cameras now turned away from the show’s season 1 pairs, fans are anxious to know if they ended up together....

‘Colette’ is a 2018 drama film directed by Wash Westmoreland, starring Keira Knightley as Gabrielle Colette, a young housewife with a flair for writing. After her husband discovers her talent, he forces her to write books and publishes them under his name. However, Colette soon becomes dissatisfied with the situation and decides to fight for the credit and fame she deserves. The French writer’s captivating and emotionally engaging tale is set in the 20th century and makes numerous cultural and historical references....

At face value, the 2018 film ‘The Grizzlies’ gives you the impression of being a standard Canadian high school sports drama. There is a bunch of teens intensely engaging in the sport of lacrosse and fighting adversity together. But on deeper inspection, it stands out as a heartwarming yet relatable tale narrated through the power of raw emotion and unwavering optimism. The realistic outlook that the movie adopts makes us look into its origin....

Directed by Thomas M. Wright, Netflix’s ‘The Stranger’ is a crime thriller film loosely based on actual events covered in Kate Kyriacou’s book ‘The Sting: The Undercover Operation That Caught Daniel Morcombe’s Killer.’ It follows Mark Frame (Joel Edgerton), an undercover police officer who gets close to Henry Teague, a prime suspect in the abduction of a young boy named James Liston. Since the movie is based on a true story, viewers must wonder whether Henry Teague is based on an actual person....

NBC’s ‘La Brea’ follows the story of the people who fall into a giant sinkhole in modern-day LA and find themselves in 10,000 BC. While the first season had built the foundations of the show, setting up mysteries as well as the complicated relationships between the characters, the second season reveals a lot of new things, which only pose further questions. The sixth episode solves the biggest mystery of Gavin’s life, while also giving him a way to reunite with his family....

NBC’s ‘Dateline: Lone Star Obsession’ is a two-hour broadcast that details the latest developments in the murder case of Dr. Joseph Sonnier. This Lubbock, Texas, pathologist was found slain in his own home in the summer of 2012. And, as the investigators searched for answers, they discovered simmering jealousy and a love triangle that changed the lives of everyone involved. In the middle of this murder-for-hire plot was Dr. Joseph’s girlfriend, Richelle Shetina, as it was her former lover, Dr....

Hulu’s ‘The Binge’ is a teen comedy that focuses on a unique premise of the world with a weird rule. In 2032, the American government has succeeded in completely banning any form of inebriation. The society has been cleansed of all drugs and alcohol. One day a year, for twelve hours, this ban is lifted and everyone above eighteen is allowed to go berserk under influence. This event is called The Binge....

The 2015 thriller flick ‘Solace’ follows the story of a psychic doctor John Clancy (Anthony Hopkins) who can see into people’s lives from their past to their future. This ability becomes a bare necessity for the FBI when they witness a series of murders committed with the same method but without leaving any traces behind. Agents of the FBI ask John for help in catching the serial killer (Colin Farrell) who always seems to be ten steps ahead of them....