Charlene Badasie
Charlene is a multifaceted writer and pop culture enthusiast. Her work has been featured in Glamour, GQ, HuffPost, CBR, and more. She loves the Backstreet Boys, advocates individuality, and is a firm believer in pancakes for dinner.
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Charlene Badasie
You Had Me At Tom Cruise – Why ‘Jerry Maguire’ Is Still His Best Role
Tom Cruise has built a career on running, flying, and dangling from airplanes. But in 1996’s Jerry Maguire, he stopped long enough for us to see him sweat. Long before he became the face of impossible missions and record-breaking stunts, Cruise anchored a character study disguised as a sports movie. The result wasn’t just a hit. It […]
4 Movie Characters Who Perfectly Capture What It’s Like To Be A Woman In 2025
A snapshot of womanhood through characters who reflect its contradictions
Iconic Damon Salvatore Quotes That Made ‘The Vampire Diaries’ So Unforgettable
“I’ve been in love. It’s painful, pointless, and overrated.”
I Don’t Dream Of Stardom, But I Miss When Movies Made Me Want To
Where’s the drama? The majesty?
‘The Bold Type’ Wasn’t Always Realistic, But That’s Why We Needed It
A show for girls’ girls set in Manhattan that doesn’t have the outdated problems of ‘Sex and the City?’ Yes, please.
4 TV Sitcom Relationships That Are Actually So Toxic
These people should NOT have been together.
5 Underrated TV Shows That Totally Shaped The Millennial Generation
Remember these iconic shows?
Watch These Comedies If You Just Need To Laugh At Total Nonsense
A tribute to unserious cinema and why it’s perfect for emotional survival.
4 Rom Coms To Watch If You Love Drew Barrymore
Your girl has made some great romantic comedies.
4 Important Life Lessons I Learned From ‘Better Call Saul’
Sometimes the things we love aren’t good for us.
Did These 4 Movies Actually Get Romance All Wrong?
Maybe we shouldn’t take the advice in these classic rom-coms.
The 4 Best Crime Shows Based On Troubling True Events
Sometimes real life is more sinister than fiction.
The Real Horror Of Hulu’s ‘Good American Family’ Goes So Much Deeper
Natalia deserved a voice, not just a plot twist.
Do These 4 ’90s Movies Perfectly Capture The Millennial Teen Experience?
These ’90s movies still stick with Millennials to this day.
TV Shows Based On True Stories That Taught Us How To Lie, Look Hot, And Sell It
These cautionary tales show off how shiny your life could be.
Watch These 4 Retro TV Shows To Get Your Feminine Power Back
They were life-changing then and they’re just as important now.
Why The ‘Broke But Better’ Romance Cliché In ‘Materialists’ Feels Familiar (And Fraught)
Do we still need this trope in 2025?
The Most Toxic ‘Gossip Girl’ Relationship Will Surprise You
Never emulate this toxic friendship.