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The 10 Best Action Comedies on Netflix
Noteworthy action comedies boast the perfect blend of high-octane thrills and laugh-out-loud shenanigans. Here are the best action comedies you can stream on Netflix. A little hand-to-hand combat alongside quippy…
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Fawn Is The Trauma Response Tied To People-Pleasing and Toxic Relationships — Here’s How To Heal
You’ve likely heard of trauma responses like fight, flight, or freeze. But have you heard of “fawn?” Fawning is a trauma response characterized by appeasing a predator or complying with…
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7 Books to Read Before the Movie and TV Adaptations Premiere Later This Year
Be sure to read these books before the movie and TV adaptations premiere later this year. When it comes to Hollywood gold, some of the most renowned films and shows…
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The Top 5 Reasons Netflix’s ‘Glamorous’ Is a Disappointment
Netflix’s ‘Glamorous’ could have been great, but it’s a disappointing series boasting little-to-no originality and several cringeworthy moments.
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The 5 Most Disturbing Scenes From Episode 4 of ‘The Idol’
Episode 4 of ‘The Idol’ is the most disturbing one so far. Here are the moments we wish we could erase from our memory.
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6 Movie And TV Mysteries To Stream While You Wait For ‘School Spirits’ Season Two
Paramount+ mystery show ‘School Spirits’ is getting a second season! Here’s what to watch while you wait.
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8 Beautiful Love Lessons From ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
In honor of the second season forthcoming, here are some of my favorite lessons from first season of the show. Sometimes a relationship’s hardships aren’t actually about the relationship—so approach…
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Ranking Meryl Streep’s 7 Best Movie Musical Performances For Her 74th Birthday
Meryl Streep isn’t afraid to prove her vocal prowess on the silver screen. She has sung in several blockbusters, and here is our ranking for her top seven movie musical…
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6 Behaviors “High-Functioning” Trauma Survivors Will Understand Deeply
As a researcher specializing in trauma, I often hear myths about how trauma can affect people and present itself. Here are six behaviors “high-functioning” trauma survivors will understand deeply: Being…
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Kate McKinnon Discusses Upcoming ‘Barbie’ Movie — What the Film Is Really “About”
Kate McKinnon went to college with Greta Gerwig, learned all about her genius years ago, and knew the ‘Barbie’ movie would be something to write home about before touching the…
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5 Iconic Camp Movies That We Want To See Remade (Correctly)
When it comes to camp classics, some are worthy of a reimagining. That is if those behind the remakes can recreate the same magic.
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Sarah Jessica Parker Talks ‘Sex and the City’ — From the Fashion to the Fandom
Sarah Jessica Parker on the legacy Sex and the City has left behind. From Carrie’s iconic fashion choices to the line fans most often quote to her, Parker shares it all.
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Everything We Know About The Missing Titanic Tourist Submarine
“It seems like this submersible has some elements of MacGyvery jerry-rigged-ness.”
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The 9 Most Underrated Netflix Original Movies
Netflix is home to so many movies that some of the streamer’s most impressive original films have slipped through the cracks.
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6 Behaviors of Narcissists That We Can “Learn” From and Use Differently — Without Being Toxic
Unhealthy narcissistic behaviors cause harm to others. Undoubtedly none of us want to become narcissistic nor would we want to take on any of these traits.
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Viewers Respond to Cringeworthy Moments From Episode 3 of ‘The Idol’
Viewers are disappointed in Sam Levinson’s The Idol. Episode three led many to take to Twitter to share their disgust with the new series from the Euphoria creator. The Idol isn’t…
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‘The Idol’ Has Become a Hodgepodge of Hot-Button Topics With No Justification — It Subsists on Shock Value Alone
The Idol gets more problematic with each episode. The show has become a mix of trauma porn and cultism at this point. And, it arguably has no commendable reason to exist.…
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8 Dating App Red Flag Phrases That Are Surprisingly Toxic — Translated
Watch out for these eight red flag phrases on dating apps.
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The Narcissist’s Covert Enablers: 6 Toxic Red Flags to Watch Out For
Enablers of the narcissist can exist on a spectrum.
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Ranking the Top 7 ‘Grease’ Songs for the Film’s 45th Anniversary
‘Grease’ is chock-full of hit ballads and sing-a-long bops, so ranking the top seven is no easy feat. That being said, here are our picks for the best songs from…
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Where To Watch ‘Early Bird/Erkenci Kuş’ And More Turkish Dramas
Have you been simping for the clips of Erkenci Kuş on TikTok? Here’s how to watch this and other great romantic Turkish dramas.
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Life & Love While HIV+ Through The Eyes Of SEVYNN
Life on earth is made beautiful by the connections we make. Think of your best friend and how their hug can bring light to the shadiest day.
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‘Shortcomings’ Trailer Breakdown — Everything You Need To Know About the Upcoming Film
Shortcomings is Fresh Off the Boat and Always Be My Maybe star Randall Park’s directorial debut, and it’s a romantic dramedy starring Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, and Ally Maki. Here’s…
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7 Famous Movie Quotes With Crucial Life Lessons To Impart
Some quotes from films move us more than real-life encounters. This list will aim to highlight seven quotes from famous films that offer significant life lessons. Inspirational. Life-changing. Significant. Relevant.…
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‘No Hard Feelings’ Star Jennifer Lawrence Discusses Craigslist Ad Behind New Film
Jennifer Lawrence stars in the comedy ‘No Hard Feelings’ across from Andrew Barth Feldman. As for the inspiration behind the movie, excited viewers can thank Craigslist.
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Daddy Issues: 5 Toxic Signs of Narcissistic Fathers
If you’re the daughter or son of a narcissistic father, you likely experienced manipulation and exploitation from an early age.
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10 Powerful Signs You’ve Entered Your Dark Feminine Era
The “dark feminine era” has become a trending hashtag and theme, especially on social media platforms like TikTok.
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Critics and Fans Divided Over Season 2 of ‘Cruel Summer’
With each new season, Freeform’s anthology series Cruel Summer follows a new cast of characters confronting traumatic events over multiple timelines.
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Is Your Boyfriend Toxic? Take This Test To Find Out
Toxicity exists on a spectrum, but there is a set of tell-tale behaviors that can point to a core lack of empathy, entitlement, and exploitativeness that can be harmful to…
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‘Never Have I Ever’…Loved Two Different Men: 3 Reasons Devi Belongs With Paxton and 3 Reasons She Belongs With Ben
‘Never Have I Ever’ presents Devi with two primary love interests: Ben and Paxton. The two couldn’t be more different, and they bring polar attributes to the table. Who’s better…
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‘Never Have I Ever’ Fans Weigh In on Who Devi Should’ve Ended Up With
Did Devi end up with the right romantic interest at the end of ‘Never Have I Ever?’ Fans have some complaints.
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‘Poor Things’ Is a Feminist Reimagining of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein — Everything You Need To Know About the Upcoming Movie
Is ‘Poor Things’ based on Frankenstein?
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The Teaser Trailer For ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 2 Just Dropped–Here’s Your First Look
Taylor Swift is still the soundtrack to the summer, thanks to ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season Two.
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‘Never Have I Ever’ Fans Share Their Favorite Moments (and More) From the Final Season
The fouth and final season of ‘Never Have I Ever’ dropped on Netflix on June 8, 2023. Fans have taken to social media to share their favorite parts and thoughts…
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The 10 Funniest Quotes From ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 4
The fourth and final season of ‘Never Have I Ever’ is chock-full of hilarious lines. Here are our top ten favorite zingers.
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5 Tried-and-True Lessons About Friendship To Take Away From ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 4
Devi Vishwakumar, Fabiola Torres, and Eleanor Wong comprise an enviable besties trifecta in Never Have I Ever. They can rely on one another. They can make mistakes together (and…
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Who Does Devi End Up With in the Series Finale of ‘Never Have I Ever’?
Devi has had quite the whirlwind romantic journey throughout the Netflix series ‘Never Have I Ever.’ So, who does she end up with in the end? Paxton? Ben? Someone new?…
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Why HBO’s ‘The Idol’ Is Nothing More Than Problematic Sleaze
HBO’s new series The Idol from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson strives to be edgy and satirical, yet merely celebrates the seedy underbelly of the pop music world.
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‘Glamorous’ Trailer Breakdown — Everything We Know So Far About the Netflix Original Series
‘Glamorous’ will premiere on Netflix toward the end of June, but the trailer is here for us to analyze. Let’s break down what we know so far.
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The 6 Most Lovable Characters From ‘With Love,’ Ranked
Which characters from ‘With Love’ are the most lovable? It’s hard to choose, but we’ve picked our top six.
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Narcissists Are Different from Psychopaths In These 7 Powerful Ways
One of the most common questions I get asked as a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy is what the difference between a narcissist and a psychopath is.
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Childfree, Single Women Are Among the Happiest: Therapists, Psychiatrists and Childfree Millennials Explain Why
According to Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Bella DePaulo, research indicates that single, childfree women can be just as happy and satisfied with their lives as their coupled counterparts – in some cases, even happier,…
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The ‘Red White & Royal Blue’ Film Adaptation Is Coming Out Soon…Get Hyped!
Get hyped for Amazon Prime’s adaptation of ‘Red White & Royal Blue.’
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They’re Making A New Version Of ‘The Office’–Here’s Why You Should Give It A Chance
Will you be a hater when the new version of ‘The Office’ comes out, or will you give it a chance?
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The 9+ Most Heartbreaking Moments in Movie History
Some films know how to leave you forlorn — crying for days on end over characters who become friends, who (within a couple of hours) become an unshakeable source of…
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The Best Reactions to Netflix Cracking Down on Password Sharing
Netflix is finally cracking down on password sharing, and users are not happy with the new policies.
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5 LGBTQ+ Movies Coming Out in June
Looking for LGBTQ+ movies to watch this Pride month? Here are five top-notch queer films coming to theaters (and streaming services) in June, 2023. Pride month is here at last.
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Sarcasm Can Be A Red Flag of Psychopathy, According to Research—How It Looks in Toxic Relationships
A shocking red flag of psychopathy is a behavior that is usually not considered because it is so normalized in today’s society. This red flag of psychopathy?
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12 Surprising Red Flags That Expose Narcissists on the First Date
Whether on the first date or the one-year anniversary, narcissists eventually exhibit twelve red flags that give away their true nature. More covert manipulators may unmask themselves only after they…
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This Is Why Everyone Is So Disappointed In The ‘Bama Rush’ Documentary
“Easily one of the most bizarre directorial choices in the history of film.”