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‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Artistic Ambition Cannot Save This Sluggish Misfire
Christopher Nolan has a knack for taking complex matters and breaking them into digestible pieces for his audience. He’s proven himself a cinematic genius —from resurrecting the Batman franchise as a bleak yet…
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6 Movies Written By Greta Gerwig To Watch After ‘Barbie’
Need another Greta Gerwig fix after ‘Barbie?’ We’ve got you covered. If you were a fan of Barbie in all its pink-hued splendor, chances are you like Greta Gewrig’s approach…
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A Researcher Reveals the Early Warning Signs of Narcissistic and Psychopathic Children
Although neither narcissism or psychopathy can be diagnosed in children, research shows there are often early warning signs that point to harmful behaviors and traits that can persist into adulthood.
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‘Barbie’, Taylor Swift, And The Summer Of Feminine Joy
In the words of the great Anya Taylor-Joy, “I have a thing about feminine rage.” It’s not just that I feel it, it’s that I crave it—in art, in movies,…
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Emilia Clarke Fans Respond to G’iah’s Scene-Stealing Moment in ‘Secret Invasion’ Finale
Emilia Clarke steals the show as G’iah in the ‘Secret Invasion’ series finale. See what MCU fans are saying about the show’s final moments.
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A Day In The Life Of HIV+ Advocate, Leigh Owens
Spend a day in the life of HIV+ advocate Leigh Owens as she shares her daily routine and what she’s accomplished since her diagnosis. Her biggest message is this: life…
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The New ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Trailer Addresses A Fan Gripe From Season 1 (In The Most Adorable Way Possible)
Check out the new trailer for Heartstopper Season 2. The new season drops August 3rd.
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Comparing ‘Sex and the City’ Characters to Their ‘The Golden Girls’ Counterparts: The 4 Main Archetypes
What ‘The Golden Girls’ and ‘Sex in the City’ have in common. They make use of the same character formula.
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‘Barbie’ Fans Respond to “Anti-Men” Comments Following Film’s Release
‘Barbie’ is not “anti-men.” The argument is senseless, and Greta Gerwig fans are here to defend the filmmaker’s latest cinematic accomplishment. Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and…
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What to Expect From ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Based on Alice Oseman’s Novels
Here’s what to expect from season 2 of ‘Heartstopper.’ What’s in store for Nick, Charlie, Tao, and Elle?
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My Eczema Horror Story
The most important ingredient of any horror story is the villain. Sure, it helps if the atmosphere is spooky, like a mist-covered moor or a creaky old house.
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Law and Order: SVU’s Best ‘Psychopaths and Narcissists’ Episodes
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is one of the most captivating crime drama television shows, spanning an impressive 24 seasons.
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‘Fatal Seduction’ Is Netflix’s Latest in Adult Candy Store Entertainment — Lust in the Lap of Luxury
What happens when you combine forbidden sex with unbridled wealth? How do we respond to a show that’s no more than smut in a Gucci belt? Sex/Life, Obsession, Tiny Pretty…
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What Barbie in ‘Barbie: The Movie’ You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, releases today in theaters — July 21. To celebrate here is what version of Barbie you are from the film based on your zodiac sign.
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The 5 Primary Reasons ‘And Just Like That’ Continues To Disappoint
Season 2 of And Just Like That might have brought back some of the sexiness inherent to its predecessor, but it’s still striking out. Here’s why. And Just Like That pales…
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7 Scenes From ‘The Parent Trap’ That Are Still Iconic 25 Years Later
The Parent Trap came out 25 years ago this month. From summer camp poker games to sabotaging a camping trip, come relive the best scenes.
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How to Reparent Yourself If You’re The Child of a Narcissistic Parent
Children of narcissistic parents can suffer long-lasting effects in adulthood that affect their self-esteem, mental health, their susceptibility to re-traumatization, and emotional regulation.
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No Matter What Happens, We’ll Always Have This Summer
We can’t predict the future; we don’t know the ways the world will change us over time. But that’s why it’s so important to hold onto these moments when we…
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Impossible Not To Enjoy This! A Review of ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’
Starting with Ghost Protocol, the indelible quality of the last three Mission Impossible movies have proven to be upper echelon in action and adventure.
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8 Sinister Micro-Habits of The Female Narcissist in Friendships
As a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy, I’ve written before about the manipulation tactics of female narcissists and how they can affect their loved ones in majorly harmful ways.
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It’s Time to Stop Being the Bigger Person: The Real Reason Narcissists and Toxic People Push Fake Morality
The problem with always feeling responsible for being the bigger person and “mature” in every situation and emotionally bypassing is that you never assign blame to the true perpetrator and…
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Why Is Che Diaz Such A Creep?
Miranda Hobbes is in her cautionary tale era and I hate it.
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The 5+ Worst Movie Musical Casting Decisions
Movie musicals are a challenge. Casting the right people is essential. Unfortunately, such productions often fall victim to terribly misguided casting decisions.
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How To Know If It’s A Summer Fling Or The Real Thing
It’s only a fling if they refuse to talk about their feelings for you.
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An Expert Reveals the Micro-Betrayals Narcissistic Partners Subject You To
Micro-betrayals are the seemingly “smaller” transgressions that act as the ominous harbingers of the greater betrayals to come. They can build up over time to become major red flags.
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Classic Comedies Streaming on Netflix in July (2023)
Looking for a classic comedy binge? Netflix has got you covered. In need of a good laugh, but unwilling to take the risk on a new slice of cinema that…
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The Summer Song That’s The Soundtrack To Your Love Life, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Pisces, the summer song that’s the soundtrack to your love life is “Lover” by Taylor Swift.
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6 Dating Red Flags of Narcissists Most People Mistake As Green Flags
There are certain seeming “green flags” that are actually the dating red flags of a narcissist. The last one may surprise you. Love bombing is viewed as “finally” meeting your…
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Fans of ‘Shrinking, ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Queen Charlotte,’ and More Respond to 2023 Emmy Snubs
It wouldn’t be the Emmys without a ton of snubs.
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Remembering the Best Movie and TV Himbos Before Ken Takes the Gold in ‘Barbie’
Let’s look back on our favorite himbos before Ken of ‘Barbie’ becomes the supreme one via his “Ken-ergy” ..if he hasn’t already.
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4 Red Flags You Seriously Need To Prioritize Your Mental Health Right Now
Mental health matters just as much as physical health. In fact, mental health and physical health are deeply intertwined and impact one another. However, there is still a stigma with…
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This 2013 Horror Comedy Might Have Hinted At How Terrible Jonah Hill Was All Along
There might be a clue to how terrible Jonah Hill is in this old–and hilarious–Seth Rogen movie.
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‘Wonka’ Trailer Breakdown and Reactions — Timothée Chalamet Transforms Into the Famous Chocolatier
Chalamet becomes the famous chocolatier in ‘Wonka.’ Does he pull it off? Here’s what he brings to the character (and what viewers are saying about the trailer).
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Breaking Down “Cool Rider” on the 41st Anniversary of ‘Grease 2’ — The Flop That Cemented Michelle Pfeiffer’s Star Power
Remembering Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘Grease 2.’ You may bow down.
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5 Beautiful, Inspirational Lessons From Netflix’s ‘Nimona’
You should never hide who you really are, even if that means pushing certain people away, because you deserve to live authentically. You deserve to embrace your truth.
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8 Classic Books to Read Before They Become Movies and TV Shows
Classic novels and stories coming soon to the silver and small screen. Time to wipe the dust from the ole collection and get to page-turning.
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5 Love Lessons You Learn From Your First Big Heartbreak
It’s gut-wrenching. The love was so real, yet here you are, heartbroken. These are the love lessons you’ll take with you long after your first heartbreak.
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Indiana Jones and the Dull of Destiny — What in the Heck Happened?
This is a movie review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released June 30, 2023. Let’s just get this out of the way.
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5 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person, Even If You Don’t Realize It
Are you what researchers call a “highly sensitive person”? High sensitivity is an innate, genetic trait that appears in 15-20% of the population.
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Justina Machado Explains Why She “Was Dying” To Play Dolores Roach in Prime Video Series
‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’ is Prime Video’s new dark and twisted, yet comedic and heartwarming series, and Justina Machado just had to take on the leading role.
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‘Corner Office’ Is Based on ‘The Room’ By Jonas Karlsson — Everything We Know About the Jon Hamm Movie
‘Corner Office,’ based on ‘The Room’ by Jonas Karlsson, premieres in theaters on August 4, 2023. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming movie.
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Funny Netflix Shows Perfect For Watching Over and Over Again
Looking for a show you can binge and then start all over again from episode one? We’ve got you covered with the most rewatchable Netflix original shows.
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The ‘Red White & Royal Blue’ Trailer Just Dropped, And It Has All The Tension You Were Hoping For
Have you been excited about the Red, White, & Royal Blue movie? Well, you’re in luck, because they just released the trailer.
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To The Friends Who Love Us Through Heartbreak: Thank You For Staying
These words were inspired by Amazon Prime’s second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Explore Belly’s growing pains through the ups and downs of friendship, family, love and so…
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‘The Witcher’ Fans React to Season 3 — What Keeps Them Watching
Are ‘The Witcher’ fans still watching the show for the plot, or is something else holding their attention?
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‘American Horror Story’ Season 12 — Release Date, Plot, Cast, and More
Everything we know so far about ‘AHS’ Season 12 — from the release date and reported title to the plot, cast, writers, and more.
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Never Ask An INFJ To Do These 5 Things
The INFJ (standing for Introversion (I), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), Judgment (J)) is the rarest Myers-Briggs personality type, making up 1-2% of the population.They have a “darker” side that allows…
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Living With Crohn’s Made Me Reimagine My Success Story — And You Can, Too
Growing up, I was reassured that no matter what my dreams were, I would still be able to achieve them despite being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease.
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10 Clever Ways to Fool A Narcissist To Keep Yourself Safe
If you want to fool a narcissist to keep yourself safe, here are ten clever ways to do so.
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‘The Idol’ Viewers Respond to Closing Scenes and THAT Season Finale Twist
‘The Idol’ season finale definitely packed a punch with some unexpected twists and turns. Viewers have some thoughts regarding the show’s final moments.