Nicole Stawiarski
Lead Content Manager for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
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3 Time-Hopping Korean Dramas That Altered My Brain Chemistry Forever
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…
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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ Hits HBO Max Today (3/28)
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…
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This New Documentary On Netflix Is The Most Devastating Thing You’ll See This Spring
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.…
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Only True Shah Rukh Khan Fans Have Seen These 6 Deep Cuts On Netflix
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…
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Dear Netflix, For The Love Of All Things Gay, Do Not Cast Selena Gomez As Evelyn Hugo
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…
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4 Shows Like Netflix’s ‘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 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…
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Everything Premiering On Netflix This Week (3/24 – 3/30)
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,…
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These 5 Video Games Deserve Their Own TV Shows
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…
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4 Glaring Flaws That Kept The ‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale From Being A Masterpiece
The Severance fandom that closely watched each episode and picked apart every easter-egg was met with a finale that provided answers they’d already figured out, while burning questions went unaddressed and new ones arose unnecessarily. Here are its four most egregious failings: 1. Neither Mark’s innie or outie demand an explanation for what Lumon is…
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The ‘Materialists’ Is A Return To The Classic Rom-Com Formula We Know And Love
A24 just dropped the trailer for Materialists, Celine Song’s latest rom-com starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. No, you’re not dreaming, but this is a no-judgement-zone if you want to pinch yourself just in case. The universe knew we wanted Pedro Pascal as a romantic-lead wearing a tux in a $12 million mansion,…
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5 Bollywood Blockbusters You Need To Binge On Netflix This Weekend
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…
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2 British Dramas You Can’t Miss On Netflix + Hulu This Spring
If Princess Anne was your favorite character in The Crown, you’re a huge fan of Peaky Blinders, or you’re just a hard core anglophile, you need to check out these recent releases featuring Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham. Adolescence Jamie Miller is a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering his classmate, while the adults around him…
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4 Shows To Stream Before ‘The Residence’ Premieres On Netflix Tomorrow
Shondaland’s latest project, The Residence, is a White House murder mystery with 132 rooms, 157 suspects, and Emmy Award Winning Uzo Aduba in the lead detective role. The production powerhouse carries the weight of its reputation and past successes, but The Residence shares much more in common with scripted dramas outside the Shondaland umbrella. Check…
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These 4 Zodiacs Are About To Start A New Life Chapter In May ’23
LEO (7/23 – 8/22) Your new life chapter comes in the form of a person, Leo. There is someone you will cross paths with who could really use a person like you right at this very moment. You’re no stranger to a pet project, but you need to keep your eyes open. This person won’t…
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What Netflix’s ‘1899’ Tells Us About The Future Of Series Like ‘The OA’
Netflix’s 1899 is a peace-offering to an audience formerly known as “disgruntled OA fans”, once dismissed by the streaming giant on the alleged basis of niche taste but who now seem to represent a growing demand for an emerging genre with a business case.
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‘Tár’ Is The Latest #MeToo Movie That No One Actually Needed
Sexual harassment is wrong—period, end of sentence. No matter who is in the position of power. As a woman, it is mentally and emotionally difficult to process the sheer amount of offenses exposed in past years by the media and later reinterpreted in art. We have documentaries on the USA gymnastics abuse scandal, The Morning…
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Hope Floats
It is the impact I do have, however small, that I turn my focus to. The impact of an average, ordinary person.
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7 Years: An Essay In The Fifth Person
But while I can divvy everything up into silly little periods to fit this equation, I know it’s nothing more than a joke for entertainment’s sake, because seven years is such an arbitrary marker of change.