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When one mentions teenage shows and movies, it is natural to instantly think of something like ‘High School Musical’ or another candy-coated, cheery, musical production. This is exactly the kind of perception that Netflix’s ‘On My Block’ overturns. The teenage dramedy is tonally somewhere between ‘Awkward’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks,’ depicting a coming-of-age drama that can get extremely dark at times. The series follows four childhood friends who grow up in a Hispanic and African-American neighborhood in Los Angeles....

Hosted by stand-up comedians Sammy and Zainab, and actress Alison Ann, ‘100 Humans’ is a reality docuseries that involves 100 different individuals who are asked to go through several distinct social experiments which help you and the participants determine “what it is to be human.” The cast members of the show are from all walks of life and include stay-at-home moms, teachers and pretty much anyone else you can find in the society....

Historical dramas require quite a lot of research. It includes everything like costumes, sets, and props to its filming locations. ‘Belgravia’ (2020) is set in the heart of London during the 19th century. The series that follows the social customs and standards of London during the 1900s is set in Belgravia, which is currently a district in London. The architecture and streets of all monumental buildings in London owe it to its many rulers down the course of history, who ensured its refined elegance and pomp....

Directed by Spike Lee, ‘Inside Man’ begins with a man named Dalton Russell, who plans an elaborate heist with a motive much deeper than just robbing the bank of its money. Keith Frasier, an NYPD detective, gets the chance to prove his mettle by serving as the hostage negotiator in the case. On the surface, it looks like a usual heist. However, the cops soon figure out that the robbers have already considered all the possibilities of any action that can be taken against them....

Netflix continues to place its faith in fantasy tinged horror original TV series with the upcoming supernatural horror show ‘Locke & Key’. The show is based on the Eisner Award winning comic book series of the same name by American comic book writer Joe Hill (son of famed horror writer Stephen King). ‘Locke & Key’ stars Jackson Robert Scott as Bode Locke, Connor Jessup as Tyler Locke, Emilia Jones as Kinsey Locke, and Darby Stanchfield as Nina Locke as part of the main cast....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Prueksa Amaruji, Netflix’s ‘The Lost Lotteries’ is a Thai crime comedy movie that revolves around a winning lottery tray stolen from a mother and son by a mafia boss. Since the lottery was won by four of their customers, the duo tries to flee the scene after losing the tray altogether. But just as they are about to leave, the four strangers are waiting for them at the doorstep....

‘The Take’ (Bastille Day) is indie filmmaker James Watkins’ (‘Eden Lake’, ‘The Woman in Black) first venture into directing a Hollywood potboiler, and he brings the same kind of financial sensibility that is prevalent in his other projects. The film is gorgeously shot and tightly edited. Not even a single frame in it feels excessive or added to satiate the director’s vanity. It is a high-octane action thriller set in Paris that deals with multiple themes, including police corruption, racism, xenophobia, and fascism....

It was always going to be a tall ask to follow-up legendary actor John Wayne’s 1969 classic western, but the Coen Brothers’ 2010 adaptation of ‘True Grit’ did a rather fine job of it, all things said. Starring the likes of Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin, ‘True Grit’ was a commercial and critical success, even managing to bag ten Academy Awards nominations along the way, despite winning none of them....

SPONSORED LINKS With the emergence of the Seinen and Josei genres that deal with more mature subjects, anime managed to reach an adult audience that previously seemed unlikely. The aforementioned genres do not shy away from their portrayal of violence, sex, and nudity- something only an 18+ viewer should watch. Although there are a ton of facets to such shows that make them enjoyable, we will turn our attention entirely to the best anime sex scenes of all time in this article....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer, and Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, ‘Trinkets‘ is the Netflix adaptation of Smith’s 2013 namesake novel. It revolves around three young women who, despite having little in common in terms of personalities or socio-economic backgrounds, become fast friends after getting to know each other at a Shoplifting Anonymous meeting. Elodie Davis (Brianna Hildebrand) is a quiet and introverted kleptomaniac who comes to live with her father after her mother passes away....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Russell Crowe, ‘Poker Face’ is about five childhood friends who meet after a long time for a high-stakes poker game. When Jake invites his friends to his mansion to play poker, they do not realize he has something else planned for them. However, three thieves break into the house and threaten Jake and his friends’ lives, making his plans go sideways. 8. Shade (2003) Directed by Damian Nieman, ‘Shade’ centers on an underground poker club where three con artists plan to steal money from one of the best players, the Dean (Sylvester Stallone)....

The long-running reality television franchise ‘Love & Hip Hop’ on VH1 follows the dramatic and highly interesting daily lives of Hip-hop and R&B musicians, rappers, and their partners. ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,’ which premiered in June 2012, is the second spin-off version of the original docu-series. Lil Scrappy and Bambi Benson were a pair whose on-again-off-again dramatic relationship became part of the center stage in the show. Rapper Darryl Raynard Richardson III, AKA Lil Scrappy, reached fame after delivering some smashing hits such as ‘Money in the Bank’ and ‘Gangsta Gangsta’ from his debut album ‘Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live’ (2006)....

In the Summer of 1978, the residents of San Diego, California, were stunned upon learning of the brutal murder of a 15-year-old teenager. Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Investigates: Blood in the Sand’ chronicles the case of Barbara Nantais, whose remains were found at Torrey Pines State Beach; she was beaten, strangled, and sexually assaulted. Over the ensuing four decades, the investigators have come up with various leads and suspects regarding the homicide, with authorities offering a reward for relevant information....

Becky Brosnan’s stepmother was surprised and anxious when Becky failed to turn up for a family get-together in January 2009 without prior notice. Although she initially registered a missing person’s complaint, the police investigation soon revealed a sinister secret that indicated a homicide. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Grave Mysteries: Mother Gone Missing’ chronicles Becky’s murder and follows the police investigation that eventually brought the perpetrator to justice. If you are intrigued by the case details and want to find out more, we have you covered....

Canadian pro wrestler Teddy Hart had an excellent start to his career, but soon he became famous for all the wrong reasons. Peacock’s ‘Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats’ chronicles the various controversies surrounding the wrestler, focusing on the 2016 disappearance of his former girlfriend, Samantha Fiddler. As her loved ones questioned Teddy’s involvement in the same, several of his associates were thrown into the limelight. One such person is wrestler Chasyn Rance, who last trained Samantha before she left the sport....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: Who Shot Darrent Williams?’ follows the high-profile homicide of promising NFL star Darrent Demarcus Williams, in January 2007, in Denver, Colorado. The investigators caught the suspected killer within days of the murder but had to work for more than two years before they could present the case against him. If you are interested in knowing the identity and current whereabouts of the killer, we’ve your back....

Hosted by Antoni Porowski, Netflix’s ‘Easy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking Competition,’ AKA ‘Easy-Bake Battle,’ is a baking show that celebrates home cooks across the country. Each episode of the series welcomes three competitors who must use every tip and trick in their arsenal to make delicious food with minimal ingredients and complexity. The winner gets the title of Easy-Bake Champion and is awarded $25,000. They also have the opportunity to come back and defend their title in future episodes and earn up to $100,000....

Netflix’s ‘Can You Hear Me’ tells the story of Ada, Caro, and Fabiola. They live in a low-income neighbourhood, hoping to get out of there someday. But before that, they have to brave a lot of problems that infest their lives. While one needs to cool down her temper, the other needs to develop some. While one speaks too much for her own good, the other needs to learn to speak up for herself....

Matt Smith is one of the most talented and sought-after actors of this generation, thanks to his versatile presence on screen. In 2005, at 26, he became the youngest actor to be cast as the doctor in the iconic science-fiction show ‘Doctor Who.’ Matt has established himself not only in the television world but also in movies and theater. He was highly recognized for his portrayal of Prince Philip in ‘The Crown,’ for which he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Randall Emmett, ‘Savage Salvation’ (originally titled ‘Wash Me in the River’) is an action thriller movie that centers around Shelby, a recovering drug addict who goes on a rage-fuelled rampage across town to avenge the death of his fiancée. A sheriff and a detective team up to stop his vigilantism, fearing innocent lives will be taken. The adrenaline-packed narrative is brought to life by the stellar performances of actors like Robert De Niro, Jack Huston, and John Malkovich, keeping the audience hooked till the end....