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

5 ‘Back To The Future’ Predictions That Almost Came True (And 4 That Never Will)

Are we living in the future?
8 Best Rom-Coms 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.
Here’s Why Pokémon’s Jessie And James Are Total Bi Icons

If you’re queer, you likely identified with Jessie and James.
Why Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Will Always Be Better Than The Hetero Version

There’s no point watching the hetero version anymore.
8 Best TV Characters Who Should Have Had Their Own Show

You sit down on the couch to see what’s new on Netflix. As you’re scrolling, you notice reboot after reboot. From Fuller House to That 90s Show, it seems like everyone is jumping on the nostalgia wagon.
7 Life Lessons From ‘American Pie’ That Still Hold Up In 2025

Lock your bedroom door.
It’s Time For Heroes To Be Queer-Coded (Or Just Queer!) Instead Of The Villains

Here’s looking at you, Scar.
8 Female TV Characters Who Need Their Own Spinoff Series Right NOW

You have to admit: A Moira Rose spinoff would be epic.
6 Of The Greatest Queer Relationships In Film & TV History

May we all have this kind of love.
8 Rom-Coms That Defined 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.
‘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?

Articles by
Jamie Lerner

5 ‘Back To The Future’ Predictions That Almost Came True (And 4 That Never Will)

Are we living in the future?

8 Best Rom-Coms 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.

Here’s Why Pokémon’s Jessie And James Are Total Bi Icons

If you’re queer, you likely identified with Jessie and James.

Why Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Will Always Be Better Than The Hetero Version

There’s no point watching the hetero version anymore.

8 Best TV Characters Who Should Have Had Their Own Show

You sit down on the couch to see what’s new on Netflix. As you’re scrolling, you notice reboot after reboot. From Fuller House to That 90s Show, it seems like everyone is jumping on the nostalgia wagon.