Callie Byrnes
Callie joined Thought Catalog as an intern in 2017 and now works as the Editorial Director for its sister site, Collective World. She enjoys writing personal essays and articles about pop culture, astrology, and tarot. She published her first book, ‘The Words We Left Behind,’ in 2024.
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Callie Byrnes
Here’s Why Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is More Than Just A Vampire Movie
Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s directorial follow-up to the beloved Black Panther movies, is different from its Marvel predecessors in many ways—for one, there are no superheroes here, just a cast of complicated characters who are trying to maneuver a world that…
Why Can’t People Stop Talking About ‘Adolescence’ On Netflix?
We’ve all undoubtedly seen a movie or TV show about a young girl being murdered. But what about one that completely revolves around a young boy being the murderer? Netflix’s newest crime drama, Adolescence, examines just that.
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 Sneak Peek Gives Us A Glimpse Into The Future—But Don’t Trust What It’s Telling You
Fans of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’, rejoice—we have our first sneak peek into the third and final season, which will be released on Prime Video in July.
Netflix’s New Crime Drama ‘Adolescence’ Has A Glaring Weakness—But It May Actually Be The Show’s Biggest Strength
Adolescence, Netflix’s newest hit crime drama, sure has a lot to say about the world we live in today, from the cultural mindset shift affecting young men to the new ways people communicate and relate with one another, thanks to…
This Unnerving Netflix Crime Drama Was Shot In Only Four Continuous Takes
There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to Netflix’s newest crime drama, Adolescence—and trust me, we’ve been talking about it—but one of the most interesting aspects has nothing to do with the storyline.
Netflix’s Newest Crime Show Is The Most Important Thing You’ll Watch In 2025
We’ve all undoubtedly seen a movie or TV show about a young girl being murdered. But what about one that completely revolves around a young boy being the murderer? Netflix’s newest crime drama, Adolescence, examines just that.
Belly Absolutely Shouldn’t End Up With This Character In The Final Season Of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
Amazon just announced the third and final season of everyone’s favorite young adult romance.
What Your Favorite ‘Bridgerton’ Love Interest Says About You
What insights will you glean from the Bridgerton hottie you yearn for?
The Ultimate Christmas Movie Guide For Hopeless Romantics
Ah, Christmas—it’s one of the most romantic times of the year, probably because the twinkling lights and snowy nights have a way of feeling magical.
The Show You Need To Stream Right Now, According To Your Zodiac Sign
Not sure what to binge right now? Look for your zodiac sign below to find a show tailored to your personality.
5 Beautiful Love Lessons From Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’
Everyone can learn something from Heartstopper, the beautiful queer teen romance show on Netflix.
8 Beautiful Love Lessons Bridgerton’s Kate & Anthony Could Teach Penelope & Colin
With Bridgerton Season 3 on the horizon, what kind of advice could Kate and Anthony give Penelope and Colin? Here are their beautiful life lessons.
The 6 Most Beautiful Love Lessons From ‘One Day’ On Netflix
Spoilers for Netflix’s ‘One Day’ ahead—proceed with caution.
Sometimes Love Won’t Look The Way You Thought It Would—And That’s What Makes It Better
Every love is extraordinary and deserves to be treated as such, which is why this Valentine’s Day, Thought Catalog is partnering with Papyrus to share stories and products that will make the special people in your life feel just that—special.…
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (In The Most Terrible Time To Be Alive)
I am almost 30 years old, but I still wake up with a thrill on Christmas morning like I did when I was five.
Horror Movies Don’t Scare Me Anymore—And Yet, The Horrors Persist
Ghosts and monsters and the supernatural just don’t hold the weight that they used to. Similarly, I still don’t really care to watch horror movies because even though they don’t scare me anymore, I don’t find them particularly entertaining. They’re a reminder of a different time, when what was hiding in my closet or beneath my bed were the most terrifying things I could imagine.
The Art Of Leaving Your Twenties Behind
I’ve only ever known what it means to be young in a world that values youth.
Breaking Down Why Jeremiah Is All Wrong For Belly In ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
You’ve been warned: there are spoilers for the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty’ ahead Anyone who grew up during the late 2000s is well acquainted with the idea of shipping wars.