During a typical Sunday, a pastor falls to his death on stage. So many suspects and complicated stories that only Benoit Blanc could solve the case! Poking fun at the stigma of corrupt pastors, Craig searches for the truth, whether it leads to heaven or hell. Accompanying Daniel Craig are Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Andrew … Continue reading Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Number of episodes: 3 Zach Horwitz was an aspiring actor who started a successful health food chain, worked with Netflix and HBO, bringing hundreds of movies to Latin America, all while being personally mentored by Starbucks owner Howard Schultz. Yeah, I didn't believe that sentence either. However, a very charismatic man in his 20s convinced … Continue reading Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam
Imagine you know someone was murdered, but no one believes you? Lo (Elizabeth Bennett herself, played by Keira Knightley) is a journalist who is invited to go on a luxurious yacht to write a feature about the owners. It's what you would expect from a luxury trip: insufferably snooty people, lavish dinners, and her ex … Continue reading The Woman in Cabin 10
Number of episodes: 8 Amanda Knox. The girl who murdered her roommate while studying abroad, or did she? Those who are familiar with the name and the scandal surrounding it have a general idea of what the show entails. But to them I would say you're wrong. What this show does that the Lifetime movie … Continue reading The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
If you haven’t watched the first Den of Thieves, stop now. For those still with me, here we go! Another heist but this time it’s in France, Gerard Butler is after little Ice Cube (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) and wants to infiltrate his new crew as they have their sights on the World Diamond District. The … Continue reading Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Number of episodes: 4 Warning: show contains conversations about bullying and murder 13-year-old Jamie is taken into custody for the murder of a schoolmate. Each episode shows you one hour across four days and is filmed as one continuous shot. Starting from the arrest and booking to the investigation, court-ordered therapy, and the impact on … Continue reading Adolescence
What would you do if you could free an innocent man but at the cost of your own freedom? Nicholas Hoult (The Great) is a soon to be dad that’s picked for the jury of a high-profile murder case. The issue is after the elements of the case are introduced he realizes that he knows … Continue reading Juror #2
Trigger warning: movie shows scenes involving assault and murder Ah dating, it’s the worst right? Well, Cheryl (played by Anna Kendrick who also directed) goes on The Dating Game and ends up picking the allusive Bachelor #3. Unbeknownst to Kendrick, he’s a serial killer! Based on the true story of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer … Continue reading Woman of the Hour
Here we go, a former marine (Aaron Pierre) takes on the corrupted police in a small town when they confiscate the bail he's bringing for his cousin. The girl from Bridge to Terabithia (AnnaSophia Robb) is a court employee who tries to help and Miami Vice's Don Johnson is the crooked police chief. Don't do … Continue reading Rebel Ridge
RUN AWAY IT'S A TRAP (trust me)! Josh Hartnett plays Cooper, a loving dad who takes his daughter to her favorite artist's concert (played by M. Night Shyamalan's real-life daughter Saleka). After noticing the increased security he finds out that the whole concert is a trap to catch a serial killer. Then you find out … Continue reading Trap
Trigger warning: show discusses suicide and sexual abuse, including drug abuse Reena Virk was a 14-year-old girl in Victoria, BC who wanted to fit in. She chose to try and prove herself to a group of girls from a group home. Unfortunately, she's found dead and instantly rumors circulate about what could have happened under … Continue reading Under the Bridge
Trigger warning: shows discusses child assault and work-place harassment Number of episodes: 5 Nickelodeon was the only channel that mattered in the late 90s and competed with Disney in the early 00s. The work environments on that show are now being revealed as anything but magical. Dan Schneider (the main producer/creator of hot shows like … Continue reading Quiet on Set
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