Nicole Stawiarski

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced today that the government agency will move to phase out the use of eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes by the end of year, requiring food and beverage companies like PepsiCo, General Mills, and WK Kellogg to reconfigure some of their most popular recipes. Which of you favorite snacks will […]

Korean dramas have nailed the formula for romance. They can pack a punch of infatuation, humor, intrigue, and suspense in a sixteen-episode arc that’s meaty enough to develop a full cast of supporting characters, but short enough to maintain an exciting pace. Whether you’re an expert, or interested in trying out this genre for the […]

I found Yael van der Wouden’s novel, The Safekeep, advantageously positioned on display table in my local bookstore, while I was shopping the same way I sometimes do for a new bottle of wine—scanning for an image that captures my attention, and taking a risk without doing any additional research. Something about the two pears […]

I’ve dabbled in anime, seen enough to identify landmarks in the genre, but not enough to become fluent in Japanese or start a cosplaying career. That being said, I think Erased is one example of a standalone masterpiece that transcends the category in a way any TV buff would lose their minds over. Rich in […]

Who knew Penn Badgley had this much rhythm? The You actor made an appearance on the popular talk show ahead of the series’ fifth and final season, which dropped today (4/25), and participated in it’s viral “Spirit Tunnel” tradition, dancing his way through the studio hallway while staff and producers chanted his name to the […]

I love Indie games. What they lack in budget and graphics, they make up for in gameplay, narrative, and ingenuity. When the economic risk is reduced, so is the pressure to copy and paste the latest blockbuster success with minor iterations, and we get, to our delight as gamers, something new and interesting. Something truly […]

Swedish drama, The Glass Dome, follows criminologist, Lejla, as she returns to her childhood home following the death of her adopted mother. Shortly after her arrival, she is pulled into an investigation surrounding the disappearance of a childhood friend’s daughter, Alicia. The case shares much in common with Lejla’s own childhood kidnapping, during which she […]

American audiences are so trained to binge their favorite television series in a mad, bender-like dash of non-stop action and entertainment that leaves them bored and unsatisfied when all is said and done and there is “nothing left to watch”. This Cinco de Mayo, maybe it’s time to dip our toes into an artform perfected […]

I am so guilty of multi-tasking while I watch TV. Sometimes I’m looking at my phone, or cooking dinner, or folding laundry. Sometimes it just boils down to passive viewership while I’m thinking about other things. Most of the time it’s fine, but I recently missed a critical detail in the final episode of Weak […]

I watch TV as a way to see and experience things that are outside my reach. When COVID shut down restaurants across the globe, I binged Chef’s Table as a replacement for the dining experience and fell in love with the obsessive personalities that brought their Michelin star restaurants to life. The Nancy Silverton’s of […]

Con Mum tells the story of renowned British pastry chef, and celebrity guest judge from Junior Bake-off, Top Chef, and MasterChef: The Professionals, Graham Hornigold, who found adult success after a childhood that involved adoption, foster care, abuse at the hands of his biological father, and growing up without any information about his biological mother. […]

Netflix struck TV series gold when Fight Club and Gone Girl director David Finch became the de facto showrunner for Mindhunter, the psychological crime thriller adapted from John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker’s 1995 book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit, but after two successful seasons, and a four year long wait to […]

Netflix touts an impressive lineup of true crime documentaries and series, but for die-hard fans who have already exhausted the library, the wait for new titles can be agonizing. Luckily, we already have seven new releases so far in 2025. Check out each of them below! American Murder: Gabby Petito True crime aficionados will immediately […]

The next installment in husband-wife duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s “lesbian B-movie trilogy” after 2024’s Drive Away Dolls, Honey Don’t, is headed to theaters this summer, and will star none other than Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley. Qualley will play lesbian private detective Honey, who is investigating a cult leader played by Chris Evans. […]

Who knew Penn Badgley had this much rhythm? The You actor made an appearance on the popular talk show ahead of the series’ fifth and final season, which dropped today (4/25), and participated in it’s viral “Spirit Tunnel” tradition, dancing his way through the studio hallway while staff and producers chanted his name to the […]

You may have become acquainted via Netflix, but the first “fireplace for your TV” actually dates back to 1966, and was a simple seventeen second video loop filmed at the Gracie Mansion. Ambient video has come a long way since it’s inception, with smart TVs, streaming platforms, and ASMR trends converging into the ultimate audio-visual […]

The next installment in husband-wife duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s “lesbian B-movie trilogy” after 2024’s Drive Away Dolls, Honey Don’t, is headed to theaters this summer, and will star none other than Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley. Qualley will play lesbian private detective Honey, who is investigating a cult leader played by Chris Evans. […]

The Sequel to Weak Hero Class 1 , Weak Hero Class 2 has finally arrived on Netflix today (4/25). The Korean action drama, written and directed by Yoo Soo-min, originally made its debut back in 2022 at the 27th Busan International Film Festival, before launching to streaming audiences on Wavve. Inspired by the popular Naver […]