Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Recounts the sequence of events leading to the deaths of José and Kitty Menendez and the fallout afterward, which involved charging and convicting Lyle and Erik Menendez for their parents' murders. Monster Season 2 follows the story of the Menendez brothers after the success of the show's first season, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. On August 20, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez surprised their parents with shotguns and killed them. Although the police did not initially suspect Lyle and Erik Menendez, their psychologist's mistress delivered the tapes of Lyle and Erik confessing to…
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This article contains mentions of sexual assault and domestic violence against women. This article contains spoilers for Law and Order: Special Victims Unit season 26, episode 6, "Rorschach." Law and Order: SVU Season 26, Episode 6, 'Rorschach', is inspired by a real-life case, but offers a more optimistic ending than what happened in real life. In the episode, a traveling couple, Ellie and Chris, are discovered at their campsite, seriously injured. Ellie suffered severe head trauma, while Chris was stabbed with his pocket knife. The case falls into Olivia Benson's hands because Ellie may have been sexually assaulted. In this…
This article contains SPOILERS for Tracker Season 2, Episode 5, "Preternatural."Tracker Season 2, Episode 5, “Preternatural,” continues a strange trend that began earlier in the season. In the fifth episode of Tracker 2nd season, Velma Bruin seeks a new case for Colter Shaw about a teenager, Emmaline, reported missing by his brother and guardian. Colter quickly gets to work and the case turns out to be bigger than he expected. People leave roadkill at Emmaline's house to make her and her brother leave, and it is rumored that Emmaline has an unhealthy obsession with witchcraft. “Preternatural” raises the stakes even…
Fantasy is a broad genre that offers many exciting stories, but the 2000s offered some fantasy films that haven't aged well. Film is one of the best formats for telling a fantasy storyas proven by many iconic fantasy films. Film is also a broad format that divides the genre into several categories, increasing the opportunity to tell fantasy stories that are always inventive and with different flavors. There are amazing animated fantasy films, science fiction fantasy films, and historical fantasy films that establish their own cultural impact. Fantasy films also vary depending on the decade. There are decades, like the…
This article contains mentions of domestic violence and sexual assault. It's been 17 years since the CW's iconic teen drama gossip Girl premiered, and several harsh realities about the show have become unavoidable ever since. gossip Girl is a cultural staple of 2000s teen dramas and remains an icon for several reasons. The drama is juicy, the characters are fun, and even when the writing is subpar, it's impossible to avoid the plot twists. gossip Girlthe narrator is another reason the show is great; The narrator's timing makes the show much more engaging. All six seasons of gossip Girl are…
The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis is one of the most beloved children's book series, but despite this, it has surprisingly been banned more than once. With themes such as growth, faith, childhood, family and religion, The Chronicles of Narnia tells a compelling story in a creative universe. The first three books of The Chronicles of Narnia have been adapted into films, and it is important to note that The Chronicles of Narnia the film franchise ended early for several reasons. However, the popular children's book series will get a second chance at adaptation, as Greta Gerwig is set…
Autumn in winter is a Christmas romantic comedy available on Netflix, and the film's ending demands careful consideration. The film follows the protagonist, Kerrie Murphy, who is reluctant to work with her new business partner, Brooks McLeod—who is also his brother's best friend since high school. Kerrie has held a grudge against Brooks for decades because he teased and deceived her, so she tries to remove Brooks from her family's business. However, Brooks eventually grows up with Kerrie, and they unexpectedly fall in love, against all odds and despite some considerable obstacles. Autumn in winter has a talented cast of…
This article contains spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 4, Episode 4, "Costume Contest."Abbott Elementary Season 4's Halloween episode indirectly mocks Marvel for its ongoing issues regarding Blade film. Abbott Elementary School students and teachers are celebrating Halloween this year with a costume contestwhich leads teachers to give their all with their ideas. Melissa Schemmenti puts on a “couple costume” with her guinea pig, Sweet Cheeks, while Abbott Elementary illustrates how officially boring Janine and Gregory have become, but in a good way. Jacob dresses up as Pat Sajak, while Barbara chooses to be a bee. While the Abbott Elementary the…
New from National Geographic Resistance documentary portrays the incredible journey the ship's crew went through when they were stranded in Antarctica. The documentary chronicles the chilling expedition juxtaposed alongside the crew of the SA Agulhas II as they attempt to find the remains of the Endurance.. The journey began on December 5, 1914, when Ernest Shackleton, Captain Frank Worsley and 26 other men set out from the island of South Georgia on an expedition to Antarctica. However, within the first two months, the ship Endurance fell victim to the ice protecting the continent, leading to its sinking. Ernest Shackleton and…
October and November mark the start of the National Hockey League season, a great time of year to read hockey romance novels. The romance genre is a broad category that encompasses many subgenres, themes, and tropes, with some of the best romance books based on the time of year. Fall is the perfect opportunity to cozy up with witchy romances, while summer vacation romances are ideal in the summer. As winter quickly approaches and the NHL season gets into full swing, Now is the perfect time to consider reading some hockey romance books. There is a wide selection of hockey…