"You can see how this looks, right?" the famous tagline from Chris Hansen on To Catch A Predator, a reality show on Dateline NBC when grown men were caught in the act of trying to lure underage kids. A light-hearted show to the masses in the early 00s. Based on the 2007 Esquire article "Tonight … Continue reading Primetime
Before 1978, no one thought twice about a man in a hoodie and glasses, but from 1978 to the 90s, that was the only identifier people had for the Unabomber, a terrorist who planted and mailed explosives at random. In 1994, he was arrested and identified as Ted Kaczynski. In this new film, flip-flop from … Continue reading Unabomber
If roughly 10 family members stood in your way of a multi-billion-dollar fortune, what would you do? Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell)'s mom was disowned after becoming pregnant with him, so after her death, he decides to go after what's "rightfully" his from his wealthy lineage. Margaret Qualley plays his longtime friend Julia, and Topher Grace, … Continue reading How to Make A Killing
A good-hearted thief does what he has to do to survive, but what happens when it's not enough? Thor/Chris Hemsworth plays Mike, a tactical thief who has a number in mind for him to disappear. Unbeknownst to him, The Hulk/Mark Ruffalo is a cop who's hot on his tail despite his unit thinking he's crazy. … Continue reading Crime 101
Everyone's favorite Boston-born best friends are back! It's been three years since Air, so this was long overdue. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are cops in Miami who are in charge of taking down the drug-related crime. Their unit is built on loyalty and trust. When an almost too good to be true crime stopper … Continue reading The Rip
Number of episodes: 8 Everyone loves meeting the new neighbors. It's someone new to learn everything about and make a new friend. But what if your new neighbor is only known for potentially killing his wife? Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes, Romeo + Juliet) is an author who is anxious for a new book idea before … Continue reading Beast In Me
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
