Nicole Stawiarski
Freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
Michelle Williams And Jenny Slate Star In Hulu’s ‘Dying For Sex,’ A Bold Drama Based On A Hit Podcast
FX and Hulu’s latest drama, Dying For Sex, is based on the acclaimed Wonderly podcast of the same name, created by Nikki Boyer and Molly Kochan, which centers around Molly’s diagnosis with Stage IV breast cancer, her decision to leave an unhappy marriage, and subsequent sexual adventures in the face of a terminal illness. The […]
Netflix’s ‘Pulse’ Has The Best Slow-Burn Romance You Probably Missed
Netflix’s first English language medical drama packs a punch with a constant barrage of hard-hitting conflict and suspense that often veers into outlandish territory, but it’s most subtle and realistic storyline flies so low under the radar you might miss it completely. As a queer person, it had me second-guessing my own ‘gaydar’ right up […]
After ‘Snow White’ Snafus, Is The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Remake Disney’s Next Casting Controversy?
Disney’s latest live action remake of Snow White faced a slew of negative PR Long before it ever hit theaters, the film most notably received backlash from the dwarfism community, where actors like Peter Dinklage felt the film reinforced “backwards” stereotypes, and Jason Acuña felt that the choice to animate characters took work away from […]
4 Shows For Fans Of ‘The Residence’ (2025)
Netflix’s latest murder mystery, The Residence, is set in a White House filled with 132 rooms and 157 suspects, starring Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba as the lead detective. The limited series is produced by Shondaland, the company founded by Shonda Rhimes, but The Residence has much in common with other scripted hits outside Rhimes’ […]
‘Reborn Rich’ Puts A Korean Reincarnation Twist On A ‘Succession’-Style Power Story
Trying to put this plot into words will make me sound crazy, at best, but trust me when I say Reborn Rich is one of the best pieces of television I have ever seen. The adventure centers around Yoon Hyun-woo, a trusted employee of the Soonyang Group, a prestigious family owned conglomerate. In Korean, the […]
‘Lovely Runner’ Is The Best Korean Drama Ever Made
Lovely Runner combines time travel with the alternate realities of The Butterfly Effect and the unsettling suspense of watching a true crime documentary where you already know what’s going to happen to the victim. The premise is sturdy enough to hold up against even the most astute viewers’ attempts to unravel its mysteries, but never […]
‘Family By Choice’ Is The Feel-Good Series That Is Like Therapy For Your Soul
Family By Choice draws you in with all the playful, feel-good elements of favorites like The Parent Trap, Full House, and Clueless and then blindsides you with a freight train of emotional complexity, depth, and self-awareness that makes you feel like you went through years of therapy with each character. After a blind date takes […]
Netflix’s New Dating Show ‘Pop The Balloon LIVE’ Is Premiering Tonight (4/10)
The streaming giant successfully broke into the dating show category, long dominated by decades-old franchises like The Bachelor, with original titles including Love Is Blind, Too Hot To Handle, Love On The Spectrum, and more. They’ve also been leaning into live sporting events, generating massive buzz with their Tyson-Paul matchup. Tonight, these two worlds collide […]
From ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ To ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,’ We Ranked Every Karan Johar Movie—Prepare to Be Mad
Director, writer, and producer Karan Johar’s body of work plays a foundational role in the Bollywood canon. He brings over the top opulence, star-studded casts, unforgettable musical numbers, breathtaking destinations, and palpable chemistry to each of his projects. He knows how crucial a good conflict is to the recipe for cinematic success, and once you’ve […]
Netflix’s ‘The Life List’ Is For Anyone Looking For The Courage To Start Over
If you’ve ever lost a parent, lost a job, or simply lost your way in life and realized it somewhere along your thirties, Netflix’s newest rom-com, The Life List, is guaranteed to speak to the very depths of your soul. Alex Rose, played by Sofia Carson, is forced to confront her lost dreams, ambitions, and […]
4 Sci-Fi Thrillers On Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
Here are some shows that melt reality and leave you guessing. Osmosis In near-future Paris, a biotech company creates a brain implant that can find your soulmate with perfect accuracy. But perfection comes with a cost. As volunteers begin testing the technology, emotional entanglements and dark consequences spiral out of control. Love meets science fiction […]
Netflix’s ‘Gold & Greed’ May Contain Hidden Clues To A Brand-New Treasure Hunt
If you grew up loving The Goonies or ever got in trouble for digging up your backyard looking for buried treasure, Netflix’s latest series, Gold & Greed: The Search For Fenn’s Treasure, brings all your childhood dreams to life, with more than one life-threatening twist. Documenting the infamous treasure hunt conceived by art dealer, author, […]
These 5 Dark, Twisty, Dystopian Shows Are Perfect For ‘Severance’ Fans
There’s nothing more bittersweet than reaching a much anticipated season finale, and no show in recent memory has done a better job at building intense anticipation across such a wide audience as Severance. But before you fall into the depths of despair, convincing yourself there’s nothing worth watching in Severance‘s wake, give these puzzle-box, sci-fi, […]
Netflix’s ‘Pulse’ Has Queer Vibes So Subtle They Might Fly Under Your Gaydar
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‘White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Says Streaming Execs Want An ‘OA’ Revival
For actor Jason Isaacs, ‘The White Lotus’ is just one of many acclaimed and beloved projects on his impressive filmography, which also includes ‘The Patriot’, the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, ‘Sex Education’, and ‘The Great’, among others. So for Isaacs to say he’ll “start weeping” when Decider asked him about his work on ‘The OA’, it […]
Netflix’s ‘The Lady’s Companion’ Is The Soft, Romantic Drama You Didn’t Know You Needed
Netflix’s newest period drama, The Lady’s Companion, takes all of the best elements of Bridgerton from the manners of the 19th century marriage market to its bright whimsical costumes and choreographed dance numbers, and combines it with the most memorable structural elements of the 2001 film, Amélie, including a playful, omniscient narrator, quirky flashbacks that […]
Yes, The Beatles Are Getting 4 Separate Biopics—With A Star-Studded Cast
Hollywood loves a recipe for success, and its latest obsession is a classic rock biopic with a household name. Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, Elvis, and A Complete Unknown all gave their leading men a chance to show off their acting chops and vie for coveted award season nominations. Now, director Sam Mendes will do the same […]
Netflix’s New Buddy Comedy Starring Keke Palmer and SZA Is The Funniest Thing You’ll Watch This Week
Keke Palmer is the masterclass on how to be a PR darling. When she lands a joke in an interview, it instantly becomes viral internet gold. She is unabashedly herself, never afraid to speak her mind, show a genuine level of enthusiasm, or admit when she doesn’t recognize a photograph of former VP, Dick Cheney. […]