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.
Why ‘Shrek 2’ Is Way Better Than The Original
This might be a hot take, but Shrek 2 is far superior to the original. Here’s why.
7 Dark Thriller Series to Binge After Finishing ‘Under the Bridge’
With the dark and gritty crime drama, Under the Bridge, you may have a thirst for more. These are our favorite TV thrillers to watch after Under the Bridge.
Princess Leia’s 6 Best Star Wars Moments
Here are the 6 ways Princess Leia showed us she was the most badass princess of the galaxy.
7 Movies And Shows Based On Edinburgh Fringe Shows
Did you know that some of your favorite British shows and movies came out of Edinburgh Fringe? Here’s a look at some of the best, including Baby Reindeer and Fleabag.
7 Romantic Acting Duos Who Keep Showing Up In Movies & TV (And For Good Reason)
These actors keep filming movies and TV shows together, making them our favorite romantic comedy couples. Are your favorites on the list?
5 Cartoons That Should Never Get a Live-Action Reboot
As much as you might love these amazing animated TV shows, you have to admit that it would be a disaster if they tried to make live-action versions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 Stories and Films Inspired By ‘Sleeping Beauty’
65 years ago on January 29, 1959, Sleeping Beauty became an instant hit. It was the third Disney princess film, and Walt was determined to make it different and better than the previous two (Snow White and Cinderella).
20 Years Later, Does ‘Mean Girls’ Still Hold Up?
Mean Girls came out in 2004 to an audience who had rarely seen crude humor combined with femininity. But some of the crude jokes and tropes in the film might not hold up to a 2024 audience.
How ‘Mean Girls’ Subverted a Male-Centric Genre
Vulgar and goofy comedy used to be a boys club. Screwball comedies like Dumb and Dumber and Zoolander were all about men and how ridiculous, horny, and goofy they can be.
Ranking Netflix’s Holiday Movies From Least to Most Cringe
Holiday films on Netflix run the gamut from some of the most enjoyable films on the platform to some of the most cringeworthy films we’ve ever seen.