Nicole Stawiarski
Lead Content Manager for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
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I’ve Watched This Underrated Netflix Rom-Com A Dozen Times — And I’ll Probably Do It Again
The Hindi film industry has been going through non-stop transitions ever since COVID. The pandemic halted production and theater attendance, and in the lull, the top tier talent all got married (to each other) and started having families.
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‘The Safekeep’ Could Be The Next ‘Carol’—If Studios Move Fast
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…
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The 4 Best Bollywood Horror Franchises
Many people mistake “Bollywood” for a genre defined by bright, colorful, musicals, full of Indian culture and romance, but the truth is it’s an entire industry that’s just as broad and varied as Hollywood. So of course it knows how to scratch your horror itch, granted with a desi spin. Like their American counterparts, Bollywood…
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‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Is Basically A Giant Bourdain Rerun—But Jamie Oliver Breaks The Mold
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…
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4 Iconic Mexican Telenovelas That Slap Harder Than A Margarita This Cinco De Mayo
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…
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3 Korean Thrillers You Need To Watch On Netflix This May
As Netflix continues to diversify their library, adding more and more international titles, there’s a new niche of Korean thrillers that is absolutely killing it. Don’t sleep on these can’t-miss titles! The Frog This absolutely unhinged story follows the consequences of two parallel murders in a small forest town. Both crimes take place in the…
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The 6 Best Romantic K-Dramas To Stream This May
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…
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‘Reborn Rich’ Is The Most Cutthroat Family Inheritance Drama With A Time-Travel Twist
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.
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The 4 Best Telenovelas To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Something Other Than A Margarita
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…
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The FDA Is Banning Artificial Food Dyes—See Which Of Your Favorite Snacks Will Be Impacted
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…
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The 6 Best Romantic Korean Dramas To Stream In May
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…
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NYT’s May Book Club Selection Could Be The Next ‘Carol’ If A Studio Can Acquire The Film Rights
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…
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The Time-Travel Anime Series With A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score You Probably Missed
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…
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How Penn Badgley’s Viral Talk Show Dance Became A Bollywood Banger
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…
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The Best Video Game Of 2025 Will Have You Spiraling Down A ‘Homeland’ Level Rabbit Hole Of Crazy Notetaking
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…
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Netflix’s ‘The Glass Dome’ Is A Swedish Kidnapping Drama You Won’t Want To Miss
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…
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4 Classic Mexican Series For Culturally Conscious People Who Want To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Something Other Than A Margarita
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…
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The Critical Detail From ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ You Can’t Miss Before Starting Season 2
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…