Nicole Stawiarski

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 suspense 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, dystopian…

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…

Hollywood can’t seem to learn from its mistakes when it comes to casting snafus involving diversity and representation. Emma Stone’s Aloha wasn’t enough to prevent Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost In The Shell, and Jake Gyllenhaal’s Prince of Persia didn’t dissuade anyone from casting Johnny Depps as Tonto in The Lone Ranger. Somehow it’s 2025, and these…

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Weak Hero Class 1 arrives on Netflix today (3/25) ahead of its Season 2 release scheduled for later this year. The Korean action drama, written and directed by Yoo Soo-min, originally made its debut back in 2022 at the 27th Busan International Film Festival, before launching to streaming audiences on Wavve.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…

“Are eight year-olds and ten year-olds dreaming of owninga PlayStation 6? I am not sure Alain Tascan, President of Games, Netflix A very bold thesis statement from Tascan breaks down the streamer’s latest approach to dominating the gaming world, hedging a decisive bet on a move away from traditional consoles à la PS5, Xbox Series…

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…

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,…

As a die-hard John Wick fan and life-long lover of kick-ass women in lead action roles, there is nothing I’m more excited for than this summer’s Ballerina starring Ana de Armas. If you’re in the same boat and need a way to off-set the anticipation, here are five female led action films and TV series…

Amazon Prime’s new film Picture This fully delivers on the ‘com’ half of the rom-com bargain. Starring Bridgerton and Sex Education‘s Simone Ashley, who shines as Pia Jaswani, a struggling entrepreneur and photographer who is dealing with financial and familial pressures leading up to her younger sister Sonal’s wedding, the writing is full of light-hearted…

Korean dramas are know for their well, drama, and no one has done it this well since the Ancient Greeks. Preferring a longer sixteen episode arc than their American counterparts and gravitating towards limited series that deliver a satisfying conclusion to each story, K-Dramas have the perfect palette for weaving high-concept plots that twist the…

HBO Max is adding Guadagnino’s latest feature length film, Queer, to their streaming library today. The director of Call Me By Your Name and Challengers is known for exploring themes of sexual fluidity and discovery in his films, and as the name implies, Queer is no exception. Based on the unfinished and semi-autobiographical novella by…

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.…

Shah Rukh Khan is the cultural reference for anyone trying to make an impact with Indian audiences, and everyone from former President Barack Obama to Dua Lipa and David Beckham have paid hommage to the Badshah of Bollywood and his legendary film career. But while anyone can name drop for clout, only the most die-hard…

Selena Gomez’s name has been floating around the internet as a possible lead for Netflix’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, a project stuck in development limbo since the streamer acquired the rights from Freeform in 2022. The latest update on the film was a director swap from Leslye Headland…

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 anticipated limited series is produced by Shondaland, the company founded by Shonda Rhimes, but The Residence has much in common with other scripted hits outside…

There’s something for everyone this week on Netflix, whether you’re life-long stand-up fan, die-hard reality buff, crime loving thrill-seeker, rom-com softie, or period drama girlie. Check out each of the titles below to find your perfect fit. Chelsea Handler: The Feeling (3/25) Beloved comedian Chelsea Handler, who just rang in her 50th birthday last month,…

After decades of milking the comic book cash cow, Hollywood is realizing that video games may be their newest recycling center for plot lines. Now that Severance (inspired by “The Stanley Parable“) and the eponymous The Witcher and The Last of Us series have gained commercial success, here are five titles that deserve their own…