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2. Under the Banner of Heaven At the center of Under the Banner of Heaven —adapted from  Jon Krakauer 's bestselling book of the same name—is the real-life murder of a young woman, Brenda , and her infant daughter, Erica . But beyond the tragic events that befell the pair in 1984 is a complicated web of violence and religious extremism, specifically pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mormon fundamentalism. Tasked with untangling this web on the FX series is the fictional detective Jeb Pyre (played by Andrew Garfield ), who, so far, has done an impressive job of shouldering the show's emotional weight, as Jeb's a Mormon himself.  Under the Banner of Heaven as a whole is a masterclass in storytelling. There's no easy way to interrogate a centuries-old religion, and while the show can be unnecessarily complex at times, it manages to chronicle the descent from mainstream Mormonism to fan...

You're definitely not the only one looking for the best true crime documentaries. True crime docs have been the rage for years now, and the genre continues to be prolific and popular. Millions of viewers worldwide love to dig into the stories of real-life murders, thefts and fraud told in these documentary series and movies.  Excellent examples such as The Staircase, Making a Murderer and The Jinx have become cultural phenomenons. And new true crime shows are debuting every week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu and all the best streaming services; some could even argue there is now too much true crime on TV now. Some recent hits include Bad Vegan and The Tinder Swindler. Here are our top picks for the best true crime documentaries streaming online now. The Staircase (Netflix) (Image credit: Netflix) Before Serial, before The Jinx, before Making a Murderer, there was The Staircase. The 2004 true crime documentary series chronicles the case of novelist Michael Peterson...

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May 04, 2022 - 16:58 BST Emmy Griffiths Check out our top picks of period drama TV shows and movies coming out in 2022, from Persuasion to Lady Chatterley's Lover Are you a big fan of period dramas? Check out our recommendations for the most exciting period TV shows and films coming out from May 2022. From the Tudor period to a mu...

Anyone who works from home on a regular basis knows this all too well: Laptop speakers just don't cut it most of the time. Sure, for a Zoom call or the occasional YouTube video, they'll get the job done. But for jamming out to music or streaming your favorite TV shows or movies, a real set of desktop speakers goes a long way. At just $40 and with a cool design, strong bass, and the simplest setup imaginable, the Creative Pebble Plus is a strong contender to round out audio on your home desktop. (Just make sure you have a healthy tolerance for cable management.) Aural orbs and confounding cables Look at this little guy. Credit: Photo Credit: Mashable Composite; Shutterstock / JBOY Visually, the Creative Pebble Plus speakers are hard to miss. You'll get two black orb-shaped 4.5 x 4.8 x 4.5-inch satellite speakers with a flat base for stability and concave speakers, so there's no question which side is the bottom and which is the front. The right-side spe...

Choosing the right keyboard and mouse may not be as easy as you imagined. It's important to get the right set for the type of work you do so that you can use the accessories for long, and comfortably. Thankfully, there are tons of choices available and one way to do it is to get a good keyboard and mouse combo. These combos are also affordably priced so you don't have to spend extra on another accessory. Keeping this in mind we've listed the best keyboard and mouse combos you can get under a budget. The Logitech MK120 is a wired keyboard and mouse combo. It has a standard layout with full-size F-keys and a number pad as well. The mouse has an ambidextrous shape for a long and comfortable use. This keyboard is claimed to withstand 10 million keystrokes, and it comes with adjustable tilt legs. The keyboard and mouse set have also been made with recycled plastic. The Logitech MK120 is a good value for money option for a wired keyboard and mouse combo. This is a budget frie...