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A Beautiful Obsession review: New doc gets an unfiltered look at Pep Guardiola’s final two seasons with Manchester City

A Beautiful Obsession review: New doc gets an unfiltered look at Pep Guardiola’s final two seasons with Manchester City

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A Beautiful Obsession review Where to watch: Lionsgate Play Rating: ★★★.5 Pep Guardiola never hides his reactions even during the game. His eyes are always at the field, locked in with his players. The analysis of the game, the strengths of his Manchester City team, the misses, the moments of misdirection- he is calculating in real time what is working and what is not. These moments get a revelatory look in the new docuseries A Beautiful Obsession, which gets up close and perhaps a little too personal on Pep Guardiola’s final two seasons as the coach with Manchester City. A Beautiful Obsession review: The final years of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City tenure gets a revelatory look. The premise Guardiola’s separation from his wife becomes the elephant in the room, being mentioned several times, as the overall performance of the team dips significantly in the 2024-25 season. The first episode of the docuseries delves right into that chaos and shocking season as the team loses one match after another, befuddled at their own form and play. …

Was record producer Terry Melcher Charles Manson’s intended target? Their connection in focus as new Netflix doc streams

Was record producer Terry Melcher Charles Manson’s intended target? Their connection in focus as new Netflix doc streams

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Record producer Terry Melcher’s connection to Charles Manson is in focus amid renewed conversations about the notorious cult leader’s life after the release of a new Netflix documentary – ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes’. It was directed by Joe Berlinger. Was record producer Terry Melcher Charles Manson’s intended target? Their connection in focus as new Netflix doc streams (Netflix/YouTube) The new documentary explores the brutal 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and six others, orchestrated by Manson. Some theorize that Melcher was targeted by Manson because Melcher declined to give him a recording contract. The victims of the August 8, 1969 rampage included Tate, the pregnant wife of movie director Roman Polanski; coffee heiress Abigail Folger; celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring; writer Wojciech Frykowski; and teenager Steven Parent. Supermarket executive Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary LaBianca, were stabbed and killed the following night. How did Terry Melcher know Charles Manson and was he the intended target? Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson introduced Manson to Melcher in 1968. It all started when Wilson …

Charles Manson and Dennis Wilson’s chaotic friendship in focus as new Netflix doc streams – everything we know

Charles Manson and Dennis Wilson’s chaotic friendship in focus as new Netflix doc streams – everything we know

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The Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson’s connection to Charles Manson is in focus amid renewed conversations about the notorious cult leader’s life after the release of a new Netflix documentary – ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes’. It was directed by Joe Berlinger. Charles Manson and Dennis Wilson’s chaotic friendship in focus as new Netflix doc streams (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) The new documentary explored the brutal 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and six others, orchestrated by Manson. “It’s a horrifying story about a mastermind manipulating other people to do their evil bidding, where these people at the time of the crime, because of drug use and his influence, were remorseless,” Berlinger told USA TODAY. “It was Hollywood’s worst nightmare.” Also Read | Did Charles Manson ever kill anyone himself? Cult leader’s crimes explored in Netflix doc ‘Conversations with a Killer’ The victims of the August 8, 1969 rampage included Tate, the pregnant wife of movie director Roman Polanski; coffee heiress Abigail Folger; celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring; writer Wojciech Frykowski; …

Did Charles Manson ever kill anyone himself? Cult leader’s crimes explored in Netflix doc ‘Conversations with a Killer’

Did Charles Manson ever kill anyone himself? Cult leader’s crimes explored in Netflix doc ‘Conversations with a Killer’

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The 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and six others, orchestrated by cult leader Charles Manson, have been explored in the newly released Netflix documentary – ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes’. It was directed by Joe Berlinger. Did Charles Manson ever kill anyone himself? Cult leader’s crimes explored in Netflix doc ‘Conversations with a Killer’ (Netflix/YouTube) “It’s a horrifying story about a mastermind manipulating other people to do their evil bidding, where these people at the time of the crime, because of drug use and his influence, were remorseless,” Berlinger tells USA TODAY. “It was Hollywood’s worst nightmare.” In the three-part docuseries, which is now streaming on Netflix, Berlinger challenged claims that Manson’s motives were not to start a race war, contrary to the claims of prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi. Bugliosi floated the narrative that Manson had an obsession with The Beatles’ White Album and had concocted a race war he referred to as Helter Skelter, named after The Beatles’ song. Bugliosi argued that the cult leader commanded the Manson Family members to …

Shiv Sena’s Ramesh Mhatre breaks silence on viral hospital assault video: ‘Didn’t raise hand, never hit female doc’

Shiv Sena’s Ramesh Mhatre breaks silence on viral hospital assault video: ‘Didn’t raise hand, never hit female doc’

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Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, on Wednesday, issued a statement regarding the alleged assault on two doctors and nurses at Shashtri Nagar Hospital. Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, on Wednesday, issued a statement regarding the alleged assault on two doctors and nurses at Shashtri Nagar Hospital. (ANI) In a statement, Mhatre has addressed the assault charges and stated that he did not raise his hand to attack the female doctor. “I regret the physical altercation that took place. I state with full confidence that I did not raise my hand against the female doctor. What appears in the CCTV footage might look that way due to the camera angle,” the Shinde Sena corporator told ANI. The corporator added that the altercation stemmed from the doctor allegedly failing to listen to the grievance and talking on the phone. “We have been guided by Balasaheb’s teachings; we have never raised a hand against women, nor will we ever do so in the future. This incident occurred due to systemic shortcomings within the hospital; we will strive to …

Mackenzie Shirilla: Why she crashed car into Plidco building? Motive update as dad placed on leave over Netflix doc

Mackenzie Shirilla: Why she crashed car into Plidco building? Motive update as dad placed on leave over Netflix doc

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The release of Netflix’s documentary The Crash has once again brought attention to the controversial case of Mackenzie Shirilla, the teenager convicted in the 2022 crash that killed her boyfriend Dominic Russo and friend Davion Flanagan. Mackenzie Shirilla rammed her car into the Plidco building in Strongsville, Ohio. (Instagram/mackenzieshirilla) Steve Shirilla, father of Mackenzie Shirilla, has been placed on administrative leave, following his appearance in the Netflix documentary The Crash. According to News 19, Steve, who teaches art and digital media, has been placed on administrative leave by the Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland. According to Oxygen, the school officials confirmed that an employee of their institution has been put on leave. “Administrators at Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland are investigating allegations made on social media that one of its teachers has demonstrated poor judgment,” they said. The management didn’t mention any name. “Upon learning of the allegation, the school acted immediately and placed the teacher on administrative leave,” they added. The spokesperson of Mary Queen of Peace School said the …

Bucks owners praise Doc Rivers’ ‘class and professionalism’ after parting ways

Bucks owners praise Doc Rivers’ ‘class and professionalism’ after parting ways

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The Milwaukee Bucks parted ways with head coach Doc Rivers on Sunday, ending his nearly three-season tenure with the franchise. Doc Rivers reacts during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Getty Images via AFP) The Bucks are at present searching for their third head coach in three years. After Milwaukee lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Rivers was candid about the situation. The setback brought the team’s record to 32-50. Rivers said, “The season didn’t go the way I wanted it to go.” “Our health may have been better. We could have had a lot of things,” he quoted. The experienced coach said looking back at his work with the team, “Looking back won’t help you. We did a lot of things to make a lot of the young kids better. That was the road that came up for us, and we took it.” The team’s problems were made worse by injuries. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard both missed time during the …

James Cameron wonders about ‘bee culture’ as he talks about National Geographic doc series Secrets of the Bees

James Cameron wonders about ‘bee culture’ as he talks about National Geographic doc series Secrets of the Bees

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The world looks different when seen from the ‘bees-eye view.’ The new National Geographic documentary series, Secrets of the Bees, offers viewers a look into the hidden world of bees, revealing the intricate details and social structure of a honeybee hive. Backed by Academy Award-winning director James Cameron, the docuseries is hosted by award-winning wildlife filmmaker and explorer Bertie Gregory. Director James Cameron talks about backing the new National Geographic series Secrets of the Bees. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci (REUTERS) On Secrets of the Bees Ahead of the docuseries’ release, HT attended a press conference where James Cameron spoke about the show with entomologist and fellow National Geographic explorer Dr Samuel Ramsey. Talking about his association with the show and whether the experience has had any influence on him as a person, James said, “I don’t appear in the film, although I’m helping to promote the show. So, I do it for my own interests, my own curiosity. The Secrets series has been incredibly revelatory to me about the behaviour of whales and octopus and various species …

India allows Iranian warship to dock at Kochi, crew housed at naval facilities| India News

India allows Iranian warship to dock at Kochi, crew housed at naval facilities| India News

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New Delhi: India has allowed an Iranian warship to dock at the southern port of Kochi following a request from Tehran, and the vessel’s 183-member crew has been accommodated at naval facilities, government officials said on Friday, two days after an Iranian frigate was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near the coast of Sri Lanka. Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docks at Kochi with 183 crew after frigate IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka, escalating tensions. IRIS Lavan, an amphibious warfare vessel, was in the region to participate in an International Fleet Review hosted by India last month. It docked at Kochi on Wednesday, the same day that the frigate IRIS Dena was sunk about 19 nautical miles off Sri Lanka’s coast, killing 87 sailors and dramatically widening the US-Iran conflict. On Thursday, Sri Lankan authorities allowed another Iranian warship — IRIS Booshehr — to take shelter in the country and accommodated its 208-member crew at a naval camp. IRIS Booshehr too had participated in India’s International Fleet Review …

A mother fights the system to protect and preserve a mountain in unforgettable doc | Sundance Film Festival review

A mother fights the system to protect and preserve a mountain in unforgettable doc | Sundance Film Festival review

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To Hold a Mountain review Directors: Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić Star rating: ★★★★ The Sundance Film Festival always surprises with its glorious documentary programming, and this year was no different. I mostly look forward to the non-fiction features to illuminate, shock, and humble me in some manner, and this year, one of those entries was ‘To Hold a Mountain’. (Also read: A female taxi driver forges her way ahead in the Nigerian capital in Lady | Sundance Film Festival review) To Hold a Mountain won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. The premise This is a story about a family fighting to protect a mountain in the remote highlands of Montenegro from forces much larger than themselves. It has been said that NATO plans to build a military training ground on the plateau. Helicopters zoom out even when the camera films the middle-aged Gara and her adolescent daughter, Nada. That cannot happen, and Gara is the voice of resistance for the small community nestled in the highlands. In an early scene, …