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Netflix’s romance drama film ‘Don’t Leave’ tells the story of Semih (Burak Deniz) and Defne (Dilan Çiçek Denizb), two very unlikely people to fall in love with each other. The film doesn’t have a linear narrative. It shifts back and forth between the past and present, with the timelines being distinguished by Semih’s hair color. The film begins with Defne abruptly leaving her boyfriend of six years, prompting Semih to spend most of the movie trying to figure out why she suddenly deserted him....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘On The Case With Paula Zahn: Disconnected Story’ follows the brutal rape and murder of 23-year-old mother Gail Herrera in Denver, Colorado, in April 1984. The investigators were quick to find a suspect but had to wait for about 11 years before they could gather enough evidence to charge him with the heinous crime. If you’re interested in the killer’s identity, we’ve you covered. Let’s begin then, shall we?...

It is not everyday that you get an Iraq-set wartime noir from the perspective of an Iraqi. Channel 4’s ‘Baghdad Central’, then, shakes things up for a sub-genre that has for long westernized war narratives. The six-part series explores the horrors of invasion and the terror of living in a society without rule of law. Set in an American occupied Iraq in 2003, it follows Muhsin al Khafaji, an ex-cop, who finds himself torn between his loyalty for his family and for his country....

Apple TV+’s medical drama ‘Five Days at Memorial’ revolves around Memorial Medical Center and LifeCare Hospitals, two hospitals that operate in the same New Orleans building. After Hurricane Katrina, the building gets isolated due to the flood. The officials of both the hospitals try their best to manage their patients and their family members, doctors and nurses, and other staff. Diane Robichaux, the person in charge of LifeCare, fights for her patients by demanding the evacuation of the same....

The fifth season finale of Hulu’s dystopian series ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ follows June Osborne and Lucas “Luke” Bankole’s efforts to escape from Canada. In the wake of the protests against the American refugees, June realizes that Canada is slowly becoming another Gilead. The repeated attempts on her life make the couple understand that they should leave the country as soon as possible. However, their efforts to flee Canada get challenged when the Canadian police set out to arrest Luke....

As a French-language drama series that lives up to its title, Netflix’s ‘Notre-Dame: la Part du Feu’ (‘Notre-Dame, the Fire Part’) delves deep into the April 2019 burning of the renowned cathedral. However, it goes much beyond the firefighters’ as well as other emergency personnel’s unwavering efforts to control the entire situation to emphasize the intense impact it had on locals as well. So now, if you wish to learn more about the reality behind the strangely intriguing yet strong-minded fire official Alice Adamski, in particular, we’ve got all the possible necessary details for you....

‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ follows the story of a girl who likes to keep souvenirs from her past relationships. After a bad break-up, she decides to do something about her collection and starts an art gallery in New York. This place not only houses her keepsake, but others add to the collection too. In between this, she also meets someone else who reignites her faith in love. The story offers an interesting and rather realistic premise....

In July 1973, a typical day in Linda O’Keefe’s life quickly turned into a nightmare after her summer school ended. She was kidnapped, killed, and dumped in a ditch, leaving the girl’s family distraught. CBS’ ’48 Hours: Linda’s Story’ chronicles the tragic turn of events in her life and how the investigators refused to give up on finding her killer even four decades later. The work paid off when biological evidence and scientific advancement led to the culprit....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Making The Cut’ season 3 lived up to its hype and far exceeded it as it introduced us to ten incredible designers, each equally deserving of the top position. Besides, we witnessed several jaw-dropping creations as the show introduced a few twists to keep things interesting. Nevertheless, with the third iteration now behind us, let’s jump in and find out what the cast is up to, shall we?...

Netflix’s ‘Mo’ follows the story of a man called Mo Najjar who has a lot on his plate. His family arrived in Houston more than two decades ago, but they are still in the system, trying to get their citizenship. This creates problems for Mo while securing jobs, which in turn, ask for his citizenship papers. Not having a proper job leads him to a side hustle, which only creates more problems for him....

SPONSORED LINKS My Best Friend’s Exorcism Plot Synopsis ‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ begins with Abby and Gretchen, two best friends who love each other like their own sister, talking about the latter’s move from the state. They join their friends Margaret and Glee for a weekend getaway. Margaret’s boyfriend Wallace Stoney joins and gives them LSD. After consuming LSD, Gretchen sets out to inspect a haunted house located nearby the lake house....

When 911 operators in Norman, Oklahoma, received a welfare check request from Owachige Osceola’s friends, they believed it to be a routine call. However, once authorities arrived at her apartment, they found the whole place in turmoil as the victim lay dead in her bedroom. Crime Junkie’s ‘Murdered: Owachige Osceola’ chronicles the shocking murder and follows the police investigation that tried its best to get to the bottom of the crime....

NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’ is a sci-fi drama that reboots the story of the 1989 series of the same name. Carrying on the premise of a scientist jumping to and fro in time, this version of the story is tweaked for the contemporary audience. The first episode introduces us to the major players in the story while setting the ground for the mysteries that will define the course of the season. With some references to the main characters of the original series, the 2022 ‘Quantum Leap’ carves a place for itself and proves to be an exciting watch....

Created by Ilene Chaikin, Showtime’s ‘The Real L Word’ is a reality series that premiered in June 2010. Initially set in the stunning city of Los Angeles, California, the show is inspired by the popular drama series ‘The L Word.’ The Showtime project follows a group of lesbians going about their everyday lives. The cast members’ journey is full of daily struggles but also provides the audience a glimpse into their experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community....

Netflix’s period film ‘Blonde’ offers a fictionalized account of legendary Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s life, following her troubled childhood with her mother Gladys Pearl Baker, her relationships and marriages, and the struggles she faces emotionally and physically to build a career in Hollywood. Andrew Dominik’s creation is also a new and significant addition to the works that revolve around the actress and it has succeeded in making the viewers dive into the lesser-known facts, speculations, and rumors about her life....

‘Tell Me a Story’ is a psychological thriller anthology series that re-imagines the famous fairy tales as a twisted and dark story that conforms to the contemporary world. Creator by Kevin Williamson (‘Vampire Diaries‘), the show first premiered on October 31, 2018, and spawned two seasons. Starring a talented ensemble comprising Paul Wesley, Danielle Campbell, Carrie-Ann Moss, James Wolk, Billy Magnussen, Natalie Alyn Lind, Dania Ramirez, and Kim Cattrall, etc., it opened to a mixed to average reviews....

‘Happily Never After’ is a romantic drama film about a couple who broke up and went their separate ways but are forced to work together again. Authors Josh and Kate were in love when they wrote a book together. As the book they co-wrote became a bestseller, Kate and Josh found themselves drifting apart until they finally decided it was time to end their relationship. Their breakup, however, was not amicable and they still hate each other years later when their publisher calls them in for a meeting....

Kristy Katzmann is the leading lady of ‘Labor of Love,’ FOX’s dating reality show with a parental twist. It showcases Kristy’s journey of finding the perfect partner from 15 charming and successful men to start a family soon. People remember Kristy as the reality star who appeared on ‘The Bachelor,’ but many aren’t aware of her other pursuits. But don’t you worry, we are here to help you out. Keep scrolling!...

Authorities in Santa Cruz County, California, were left baffled when four members of an affluent family and their medical secretary were murdered in their home. Officers arrived at the scene to find all five victims floating in the swimming pool, while a cryptic note stuck to a car deepened the mystery. Investigation Discovery’s ‘A Crime to Remember: Killer Prophet’ chronicles the gruesome murders and follows the investigation that eventually caught up with the killer, John Linley Frazier....

TIFF 2022 was special for reasons more than one. The festival had to cancel the in-person screenings in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19. Even though everyone understood why the festival had to be an online event those two years, most were waiting to experience the magic of TIFF back in theaters. So when it was announced that TIFF 2022 would indeed host press and public theater screenings, I was ecstatic....