Josh Lezmi
Josh is an entertainment writer and editor at Thought Catalog.
7 Famous Movie Quotes That Provoke You Out Of Complacency
Once more with feeling…
7 Best Books To Read Before Watching Their Cinematic Adaptations
Book-to-movie adaptations always spark debate: “The book was better,” or “They left out too much.” You’ve heard the arguments. But isn’t it fun to revisit the source material after seeing the adaptation? These movies and shows brought beloved books to the big screen. Now’s the perfect time to go back, compare, and immerse yourself in […]
The Best Menacing Thrillers Streaming On Max This Weekend (Jan 3 – 5)
Max (formerly HBO Max) has some incredible movies streaming this weekend if you want to get a bit spooky and weirded out. MaXXXine Release Date: May 3, 2024 Why Watch It? MaXXXine is a fitting ending to the Ti West’s Trilogy of movies that also includes X (2022) and Pearl (2022). Official Description: Adult film star […]
Your Favorite Famous Christmas Movie Quotes, From ‘Die Hard’ to ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
6 Movies To Watch During Hanukkah This Year
Christmas isn’t the only holiday that has memorable movies.
The 8 Most Hotly Debated Christmas Movies Of All Time — Are They Holiday Movies?
‘Die Hard’ isn’t the only film you could argue is a Christmas movie.
7 Movie Musicals You Must Stream This Spooky Season
In need of a little melody with your macabre, a little harmony in your haunt? Spooky season is the perfect time to cuddle up on the couch and hum along to skeletal songstresses and wallowing witches. So, we’ve got you covered with must-watch movie musicals this Halloween season. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Hulu) “It’s […]
5 Meryl Streep Movies You Must Stream This Spooky Season
Meryl Streep has a handful of spooky and kooky, campy and creepy splendors in her portfolio perfect for the Halloween season. Though three-time Academy Award winner and multi-hyphenate Meryl Streep is known for her deft performances in dramatic roles, such as Doubt, The Iron Lady, Sophie’s Choice, and many more tearjerking, socially-conscious, and narratively taut […]
7 Actresses With a Reputation for Playing Butt-Kicking Badasses
Jaw-breaking uppercuts. Rib-cracking roundhouse kicks. Ear-piercing explosions. Fear-striking struts. Quick-tongued comebacks and snappy one-liners. Regarding high-octane action movies, the men of Tinseltown make up the majority of the cinematic space. Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone and Tom Cruise and Vin Diesel and Dwayne Jonson and Jatham Statham and Jackie Chan and Daniel […]
5 Iconic Camp Movies That We NEED To See Remade (Correctly)
When it comes to camp classics, some are worthy of a reimagining. That is if those behind the remakes can recreate the same magic.
The Most Heartbreaking Cinematic Moments Ever
You’re going to need the tissue box for this trip down memory lane. Sickness. Sacrifice. Grief. Protection. Acceptance. These are a mere fraction of the abundant themes that contribute to the most heartbreaking cinematic moments: the on-screen spectacles that leave viewers in shambles, tears running down their faces, saturating the popcorn in their laps. So, […]
The Best Netflix Comedy Series to Rewatch
When it comes to a lighthearted viewing experience – consistent chuckles and just enough tenderness — Netflix is chock-full of options. If you’re looking for a show you can watch over and over again — laughing at the same jokes viewing after viewing — we’ve got you covered. ‘One Day at a Time The Netflix […]
Dorothy’s 8 Most Ruthless Lines in ‘The Golden Girls’
Nothing beats a comeback from Zbornak. Dorothy Zbornak was The Golden Girls’ whip-smart, one-liner queen. She was savage in her takedowns and ruthless in her comebacks. Whether insulting Rose’s intelligence or poking fun at Blanche’s busy boudoir, Bea Arthur knew how to deliver a zinger with a deadpan expression and effortless comedic timing. She made […]
The 10 Greatest Samantha Jones Quotes From ‘Sex And The City’
Samantha Jones boasts some quotes to live by in ‘Sex and the City.’ Here are our favorites. Samantha Jones — with a quick tongue, an admirable air of independence, and a sexually liberated mentality — quickly became a beloved staple of Sex and the City. She brought much of the “sex” that the title so […]
The 10 Best Horror Books Adapted Into Movies
Our picks for best horror books adapted into movies (ranked). Get reading! It’s an age-old debate. What’s better: the book or the movie? Though the source material often comes out on top — as not every work of fiction seamlessly transfers to the screen — some on-screen adaptations rival their page-turners. Some films tinker with […]
Ursula of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Is the Best Disney Villain
When it comes to Disney villains, no one can hold a candle to Ursula. But, what makes the Sea Witch so special? How has she escaped the shackles of villainy to become more of a cultural icon than a basic baddie? With Melissa McCarthy taking on the iconic Sea Witch in the live-action remake of […]
10 ‘The Golden Girls’ Quotes That Have Since Become Iconic Catchphrases
You may have been saying these Golden Girls quotes without even realizing.
7 Famous Movie Quotes To Change Your Life Right Now
Inspirational. Life-changing. Significant. Relevant. Chill-inducing. These are some of the adjectives that surface when discussing films that nestle their way into our hearts and minds — and never leave. Films with lines we’ve memorized. With moments so clear in our memories, it’s as if the events unfolded in our very own lives. Some quotes in […]