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Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of ‘How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ With 21 Memorable Quotes
While critics panned How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days over a predictable script, disappointing conclusion, and a failed battle of the sexes premise, the movie has become a…
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The Rom Com You Should Watch This Valentine’s Day 2024, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Need inspiration for what to watch this Valentine’s Day? Look for your (and your date’s) zodiac sign for the perfect movie recommendation.
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‘Orion and the Dark’ Examines the Very Real Feeling of Living with Perpetual Fear
Based on the children’s book by Emma Yarlett, Netflix’s Orion and the Dark looks no different from any other DreamWorks Animation project.
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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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Must-See Biopics Premiering in 2024
Biopics are prime pickings for actors looking to stretch their muscles (and earn top-tier status as a byproduct). When done well, the awards and critical accolades simply follow suit.
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3 Dark “Negotiation” Tactics Narcissists and Psychopaths Use to Manipulate You
From Wall Street to the boardroom to the ruthless arena of emotionally abusive romantic relationships, narcissistic and psychopathic individuals employ certain dark “negotiation” tactics without remorse, empathy, or conscience to…
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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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7 Great Movies About Writers To Watch After ‘Argylle’
The new action comedy Argylle is getting as much buzz for its endless twists as it is for its suspected connection to Taylor Swift.
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8 Shows You Completely Forgot Were Returning in 2024
The long-lasting but necessary 2023 Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike pushed back the release date of numerous shows, such as The White…
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‘Bridgerton’ Fans Respond to Season 3 Sneak Peek Featuring Colin and Penelope
Netflix’s Brigderton, from Executive Producer Shonda Rhyes and Creator Chris Van Dusen, is one of the steamiest series to grace the streaming platform.
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20 Years Later, ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Should Be Your Valentine’s Day Pick
Quick! You can only pick out one movie for Valentine’s Day this year. What will it be? Maybe a tried-and-true classic like 10 Things I Hate About You? Or maybe…
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5 Things Psychopaths Say In Romantic Relationships – And What They Really Mean
Psychopathic individuals can take manipulation to a whole new level. Like narcissistic individuals, they lack empathy – but a key part of psychopathy is that they also lack remorse for…
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Why The Best Relationship Of Your Life Will Be With A “High-Maintenance” Woman
The truth is, being “high maintenance” or a woman with high standards is rarely about being rude or abrasive – or entitled. It’s about having higher standards for what you…
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New Movies and Shows Coming to Hulu in February
Whether you’re a fan of melodramatic interpretations of historical scandals, prefer cinematic takes on bizarre stories from The New Yorker, or just crave a little high-octane thrill, Hulu has got…
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The 10 Most Gripping Scenes from ‘True Detective’
Over four seasons, HBO’s True Detective has mesmerized fans with its haunting storylines, complex characters, and stellar performances.
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10 Must-See Movies and Shows Based on True Stories Premiering in 2024
Undaunted heroes who fight to safeguard those who cannot protect themselves. Man’s best friend on an incredible endurance race. Famous Civil Rights activists with conflicting viewpoints pitted against one other…
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Must-See Movie Musicals Following ‘Mean Girls’ in 2024
2024’s Mean Girls, a cinematic adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, is a song-and-dance-ified retelling of the 2004 movie starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams.
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Why the New ‘Mean Girls’ Was Never Going To Be a Success
There’s been major drama happening this past week. No, we’re not talking about those Oscar snubs. We’re talking about all those Mean Girls walkouts that flooded social media after the…
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If You Experience These 4 Subtle Behaviors, You’re Being Gaslit By A Narcissist
Pretending to be innocent when called out on repeatedly harmful behavior – and continuing that behavior, regardless of how many times you express those boundaries.
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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…
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The Reason Narcissists Love Bomb and Devalue Their Partners So Easily, According to Psychology
How is that narcissists and psychopaths can love bomb their partners so heavily, only to suddenly withdraw, devalue, or attempt to “replace” one person with another? Why do you feel…
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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…
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Celebrating the ‘Epic Movie’ Anniversary With the Most Ridiculous Quotes From the Parody Film
The absurd parody Epic Movie, which paved the way for films like Meet the Spartans, Disaster Movie, Vampires Suck, The Starving Games, and Superfast!, premiered in cinemas 17 years ago…
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‘Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans:’ Real-Life Character Inspirations
Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s Feud anthology — dropping seven years after the debut of Bette Vs. Joan starring Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange in the titular combative roles —…
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Why We Love Trashy Films So Much
One man’s trash is another’s treasure. The age-old adage holds true when it comes to cinema as long as trashy films live and thrive in our society.
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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…
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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Live-Action Trailer Feels a Bit Off — Why?
Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender remains one of this year’s most highly-anticipated series. The show reimagines the animated global phenomenon from creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
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Must-See Netflix Originals Streaming in February
Whether you’re a fan of high-stakes fantasy adventure narratives, cutesy animated tales, or romantic escapades, Netflix has got you covered with a handful of must-see originals coming to the steamer…
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Celebrating the ‘Tucker & Dale vs Evil’ Anniversary With the Best Quotes From the Movie
14 years ago on January 22, 2010, the ridiculous horror comedy Tucker and Dale vs. Evil graced the silver screens, subverting horror genre tropes in favor of absurd hijinks and…
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The ‘Ted’ TV Show Misses the Point of the Films
It’s official: Peacock’s Ted is a monster hit, becoming the streaming service’s most-watched original title in its first three days of release, as per TVLine.
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If You Experienced These 5 Behaviors In Childhood, You May Have Had Narcissistic Parents
If you experienced this five behaviors in childhood, you may have had a narcissistic parent.
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8 Must-Watch Queer Rom-Coms Streaming
Looking to taste the rainbow while falling head over Doc Martens for your leading protagonist? In need of a love story where boy meets boy? Girl meets girl? Boy meets…
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7 Sci-Fi Movies To Look Forward to in 2024
Alien invasions. Artificial intelligence that surpasses human competence. Space travel. Talking apes. Futuristic, post-apocalpytic sagas. Whatever your preferred brand of science fiction is, there are a handful of highly-anticipated sci-fi…
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Jo Koy’s Monologue At The Golden Globes Prove Why We Needed ‘Barbie’ In The First Place
A man mocking something he can’t directly relate to? Groundbreaking!
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Alas, The True Villain Of The New ‘Mean Girls’ Got Away With It In The End
While most of the plot and script is the same between the original and new Mean Girls, save for the musical element, there’s a villain lurking at North shore high…
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20 Memorable ‘Along Came Polly’ Quotes To Celebrate the Film’s 20th Anniversary
Along Came Polly — the contemporary classic rom-com featuring an all-star ensemble including Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin, and Philip Seymour Hoffman — premiered 20 years ago…
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3 Best, 3 Worst, and 3 Just So-So Disney Marvel Shows
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has grown quite expansive since the start of Phase 4 — with TV shows impacting films and vice versa.
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People Who Seem “Nice” But Are Actually Narcissistic Display These 4 Subtle Behaviors
When we think of the difference between genuine kindness and the social veneer of “niceness,” it would be wise to remember the difference between words and actions, charisma and character,…
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Narcissists Use These 5 Seduction Pick-Up Artist Techniques To Manipulate You In Dating
The pick-up artist aims to seduce and date people who they consider to be out of their league or resistant to their advances.
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Migraines And Dating: How It Feels To Date Someone Who Cares
Here’s what it’s like to be in a relationship with someone who suffers from chronic migraines.
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The MCU Needs to Copy DC, While DC Needs to Copy the MCU
The sun isn’t shining on superhero programming anymore. The genre dominated the 2010s as DC’s shared universe and Marvel Studios’ money monster, affectionately known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU),…
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One Day, You Will Look Back On This Time, And All You Will See Is Magic
One day, you will look back on this time, and all you will see is magic. You won’t remember how stuck you felt, or how far behind you thought you…
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This Year, Let Go Of The People Who Aren’t Ready To Love You
Decide you’re deserving of real friendship, true commitment and complete love with people who are healthy and thriving.
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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…
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If You Ever Feel Lost, Please Remember That You Can Make A Home Within Your Own Heart
Until you are at home in your own heart, you will never make peace with the world.
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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…
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My Special Blood– How Being Born With HIV Has Shaped My Life
When I was six years old, I had a conversation with my mother that changed my life. What was a typical day for me turned into a unique dream that…
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Must-See Sequels and Prequels Scheduled to Premiere in 2024
In the age of the franchise film — where interconnected universes and multi-film sagas seem to dominate the box office — it should come as no surprise that studios continue…
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If You Think You Might Be Sabotaging The Very Dreams You Desire More Than Anything, Please Read This
Self-sabotage is an act of self-love.
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In Dan Levy’s ‘Good Grief’, Thomas Is The Loneliness Representation We Needed
New Netflix film Good Grief follows Marc as he deals with the loss of his husband. But it was his best friend Thomas’s monologue that really hit me the hardest.