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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‘Jaws’ Was Based On A True Story: How Similar Was It To Reality?
Is Jaws based on a true story? It turns out that’s a “Yes, but…”
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7 Dark Thriller Series to Binge If You Loved Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’
A year later and we still can’t get over ‘Under the Bridge.’
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The 11 Best True Crime TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked
Sometimes truth is way more horrifying than fiction.
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6 Films And TV Shows That Only Exist Thanks To Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’
65 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho forever changed the face of horror.
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The 6 Best TV Shows & Movies To Watch If You Have A Complicated Relationship With Your Dad
Not everyone has an amazing relationship with their dad.
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5 Cartoons That Should Never Get A Live-Action Reboot, Please
We really don’t need to see a live-action Rugrats, thanks.
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7 Romantic Duos Who Keep Acting In Movies & TV Together (And For Good Reason)
There’s a good reason why these pairs have worked together so much.
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5 Wild ‘Stranger Things’ Predictions To Get You Excited For Season 5
Are you stoked for the final season of everyone’s favorite Netflix show?
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Stream These 7 Movies To Start Your Hot Girl Summer Off Right
We’re all hot girls in our hearts.
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9 Stories And Films That Wouldn’t Exist If It Weren’t For ‘Sleeping Beauty’
‘Sleeping Beauty’ deserves its flowers.
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How Our Ideal Cast For The ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Compares To Reality
Will you be watching the upcoming Harry Potter series?
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Does The Original ‘Mean Girls’ Still Hold Up? You Might Not Like The Answer
Maybe it isn’t as fetch as it was in 2004.
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25 Years Of ‘Survivor’: How The Game Has Changed From Season 1 To Season 48
So much has changed since Richard Hatch one the first season of ‘Survivor.’
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How Mike White’s Love Of ‘Survivor’ May Have Informed ‘The White Lotus’
Is there a connection between ‘Survivor’ and ‘The White Lotus?’
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Missing ‘The White Lotus’? You Should Binge ‘Survivor’ To Fill The Void (And Which Seasons To Binge)
Survivor is still a reality show after all these years for very good reasons.
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The Best Romantic Films Of The Decade—From 1950 To Now
We’ll never get sick of the rom-com. And in our unsatiable quest for love and laughs on the silver screen, we looking for a touch of inspiration and organization to drive us through which classic romantic comedies to watch.
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Ryan Gosling’s Rom-Coms, Ranked
Romance is still alive and well and the perfect boyfriend aka Ryan Gosling is here to prove it.
Articles by
Jamie Lerner
‘Jaws’ Was Based On A True Story: How Similar Was It To Reality?
Is Jaws based on a true story? It turns out that’s a “Yes, but…”
7 Dark Thriller Series to Binge If You Loved Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’
A year later and we still can’t get over ‘Under the Bridge.’
The 11 Best True Crime TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked
Sometimes truth is way more horrifying than fiction.
6 Films And TV Shows That Only Exist Thanks To Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’
65 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho forever changed the face of horror.
The 6 Best TV Shows & Movies To Watch If You Have A Complicated Relationship With Your Dad
Not everyone has an amazing relationship with their dad.
5 Cartoons That Should Never Get A Live-Action Reboot, Please
We really don’t need to see a live-action Rugrats, thanks.
7 Romantic Duos Who Keep Acting In Movies & TV Together (And For Good Reason)
There’s a good reason why these pairs have worked together so much.
5 Wild ‘Stranger Things’ Predictions To Get You Excited For Season 5
Are you stoked for the final season of everyone’s favorite Netflix show?
Ranking Every Adam Sandler + Drew Barrymore Rom Com–Which Is Your Favorite?
Nothing hits quite like a Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler rom com.
Stream These 7 Movies To Start Your Hot Girl Summer Off Right
We’re all hot girls in our hearts.
9 Stories And Films That Wouldn’t Exist If It Weren’t For ‘Sleeping Beauty’
‘Sleeping Beauty’ deserves its flowers.
How Our Ideal Cast For The ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Compares To Reality
Will you be watching the upcoming Harry Potter series?
Does The Original ‘Mean Girls’ Still Hold Up? You Might Not Like The Answer
Maybe it isn’t as fetch as it was in 2004.
25 Years Of ‘Survivor’: How The Game Has Changed From Season 1 To Season 48
So much has changed since Richard Hatch one the first season of ‘Survivor.’
How Mike White’s Love Of ‘Survivor’ May Have Informed ‘The White Lotus’
Is there a connection between ‘Survivor’ and ‘The White Lotus?’
Missing ‘The White Lotus’? You Should Binge ‘Survivor’ To Fill The Void (And Which Seasons To Binge)
Survivor is still a reality show after all these years for very good reasons.
The Best Romantic Films Of The Decade—From 1950 To Now
We’ll never get sick of the rom-com. And in our unsatiable quest for love and laughs on the silver screen, we looking for a touch of inspiration and organization to drive us through which classic romantic comedies to watch.
Ryan Gosling’s Rom-Coms, Ranked
Romance is still alive and well and the perfect boyfriend aka Ryan Gosling is here to prove it.