Josh Lezmi
Josh is an entertainment writer and editor at Thought Catalog.
DC Fans Weigh In on the DCEU’s Many Failures
Why does the DCEU keep striking out? DC fans have some ideas. Over the last decade, comic book movies have taken Hollywood by storm. Franchise films are the cinematic standard (and most-likely recipients of box office triumph), but the DC Extended Universe has failed to garner the same critical and box office success as its […]
5 Major Clichés That Have Already Surfaced in ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’
Harlan Coben’s Shelter is shaping up to be quite the twisty-turny mystery with disappearing children, sinister suspects, and an overall haunting and suspenseful atmosphere. Yet, despite all the keep-you-guessing red herrings and flashbacks to some clandestine past, the show has fallen victim to a handful of clichés that, over the years, have become a bit […]
4 Famous Singers Robbed of Acting Oscars
Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, it wasn’t uncommon for a bright-eyed performer to boast triple-threat status, taking on movies, concerts, and the Great White Way in a medium-spanning career requiring song, dance, and sentiment. Yet, over the years, fewer up-and-comers decide to roam outside their wheelhouse and, if they do, it’s not always […]
Fans Remember Elvis Presley on the 46th Anniversary of the King’s Death
The King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley — known for his signature combination of rhythm and blues, gospel, and country — remains one of the most celebrated performers of all time. With those wild, gyrating hips and bedazzled outfits, he took audiences by storm with upbeat sing-a-long tunes like “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and […]
Meryl Streep’s Most Glorious Moments in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (So Far)
We just can’t get enough of Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin in season three of ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ Meryl Streep joins the season 3 cast of Only Murders in the Building as aspiring actress Loretta Durkin. She’s been at it for decades, waiting for her big break that just never comes…that is until […]
The Sassiest (and Cutest) Bickering Matches Between Alex and Henry in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
We just can’t get enough of the way Alex and Henry bicker in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue.” Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue, based on the novel by Casey McQuiston, follows the romance between the son of the President of the United States, Adam Alex Claremont-Diaz, and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of […]
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap and Commentary: Laurel Takes Charge
The tables have finally turned and things are looking up for Belly and the Fisher boys in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ Season 2, episode 7: “Love Affair.” Yet, the romantic entanglements get even more complex. Throughout season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, our teenage protagonists have worked diligently to save their home […]
‘And Just Like That’ Season 2, Episode 9: How Will a Certain Young Romance Impact the Show?
Spoiler Warning For ‘And Just Like That’ Season 2, Episode 9 Romance is in the air in the latest episode of And Just Like That. Aiden and Carrie are still cruising along on cloud nine. Sparks are flying between Seema and her new movie-star client. Nya is enjoying a little no-strings-attached fun in the boudoir […]
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Fans React to Meryl Streep in Season 3
With only two episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 3 streaming on Hulu, Meryl Streep has already stolen the spotlight. She plays Loretta Durkin in the installment’s latest twisty-turny saga, and fans can’t get enough of her character. She tries on accents for size that border on mockery and she doesn’t know when […]
Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd Steal the Spotlight in ‘OMITB’ Season 3
Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd join the cast of Only Murders in the Building for season 3, and they bring a much-needed freshness to the existing formula. Only Murders in the Building — a twist-turny murder mystery meets lighthearted farce — has been hitting home runs since its premiere season. The show adequately balances its unpredictable, suspenseful […]
The 7 Most Adorable Nick and Charlie Moments in ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2
Nick and Charlie are so cute in ‘Heartstopper.’ We’re not jealous at all… The way Charlie and Nick express their love for each other in Heartstopper is so adorable we could vomit (and we mean this in the most complimentary way possible). The mix of cutesy, bubbly excitement and innocent passion is too much for […]
‘Heartstopper’ Fans Reveal Season 2 Moments That Made Them Cry
Fans share tearjerking moments from season 2 of the Netflix original series ‘Heartstopper’ While a great deal of Heartstopper consists of romantic teenage love, kisses and cuddles, ever-building tension between friends-turned-lovers, and an all-around bubbly atmosphere, a sprinkling of more tender moments lead to a tear or two…if not full-blown waterworks. Heartstopper fans have taken […]
Our 3 Favorite Minor Characters in ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2, Ranked
‘Heartstopper’ is full of impactful secondary characters, but here are our favorite minor players in season 2, ranked. While watching Heartstopper, it’s hard not to get swept up in the serendipitous rose-colored romances between Nick and Charlie and Elle and Tao. There’s so much love — so much innocent passion that always peaks with kisses […]
‘Heartstopper’ Fans Celebrate Charlie’s Sister Tori Following Season 2 Release
Season 2 of Heartstopper dropped on Netflix on August 3, and viewers are already clamoring for more — especially for a future with more whip-smart lines from Tori (on top of the slightly judgmental, occasional side eye we love her for). Fans have taken to Twitter to draw attention to Charlie’s older sister’s best moments. […]
7 Shows That Spotlight Queer Love Like ‘Heartstopper’ — And Where to Stream
If you’re a fan of ‘Heartstopper,’ here are the shows you should watch next. If you’ve already binged season 2 of Heartstopper and need another LGBTQ+-themed show to sink your teeth into, we’ve got you covered. From similarly cutesy love stories to historical dramedies and sci-fi sagas, here are the shows you should stream next. […]
Was Big a “Big Mistake?” ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2, Episode 8 Reflection
Season 2, Episode 8 of And Just Like That sees Carrie and Aidan fall into a happy homemaker ritual seemingly overnight. The sparks are flying once again, but there’s just as much comfort as there is erotic attraction. It’s placidity meets passion. It’s sex plus snuggles, and it’s downright adorable. Spoiler Warning for ‘And […]
MCU Fans Revisit ‘Eternals’ Hate Following Critical Flop ‘Secret Invasion’
Did ‘Eternals’ deserve all the hate it received when it premiered? Many viewers argue it’s one of the most undervalued MCU installments. How could it be worse than the recently-released ‘Secret Invasion?’ Secret Invasion is the latest MCU project to join a short list of Marvel productions with “rotten” scores on Rotten Tomatoes. It joins […]
Analyzing the Original ‘Death Becomes Her’ Ending on the 31st Anniversary of the Camp Classic
‘Death Becomes Her’ premiered in theaters on July 31, 1992, and has gone on to become a cult classic with an uproarious ending. However, the final frames we have come to know and love were originally quite different. Was the original ending better or worse? 1992’s Death Becomes Her, directed by Robert Zemeckis, premiered to […]