Jamie Lerner
Jamie Lerner is a writer, comedian, and musician who's been writing about television and movies since she reviewed Mean Girls for her fifth-grade school newspaper. In the years following, she has honed in on her love of television, movies, and comedy as a staff writer for Distractify. Jamie also wrote for the Bushwick Daily and Hey Alma about her travel and culture experiences.
Currently based in Barcelona, Spain, Jamie is obsessed with all things Survivor, Bo Burnham, rom-coms, Mike Schur-created comedies, and campy horror. She can also proudly recite every line to every Friends episode, so beware before you take her on in Friends-themed trivia!
Articles by
Jamie Lerner
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Crushing on the ‘Masters of the Air’ Cast? 12 Other Must-See Projects They’re In
While some people watch Masters of the Air for its unique historical perspective, others watch it for its heart-eyes-inducing cast.
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7 Shows and Movies to Watch After ‘Death and Other Details’
Death and Other Details was Hulu’s attempt at an engaging murder mystery, and it delivered.
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7 Movies Created by Black Women to Celebrate Black History and Women’s History Months
Just nine years ago, in 2015, an overwhelming lack of diversity led to the #OscarsSoWhite movement — a mere 50 years after the Civil Rights Act passed.
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3 Best & Worst Songs in ‘Footloose’ to Celebrate the Anniversary
We’ve been blessed with Footloose for over 40 years now. The dance movie came out on Feb. 17, 1984, and changed the lives of those of us who love to dance, sing, and dress in our finest ‘80s gear.
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20 Years of ‘50 First Dates’ — Ranking Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore Films
When we think of iconic romantic comedy duos, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore might be the first to come to mind.
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The 9 Best Movies for Singles on Valentine’s Day
These days, it seems like everyone and their mother has someone to snuggle up to on Valentine’s Day.
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7 Best Comedians Turned Actors
The glitz and glam of Hollywood can often distract from the fact that many of our favorite actors may have started out in a grittier business: stand-up comedy.
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How the ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Reboot Series Differs From the OG Movie
In 2005, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt changed the cultural landscape when they co-starred in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. This notoriously led to Brad leaving Jennifer Aniston for Angelina in one of the most famous celebrity relationship scandals.
