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4 Movies You May Not Have Known Were Based On Books
Mean Girls is based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman, a self-help books for parents with teenage daughters.
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The ‘The Matrix’ Quotes We Still Love In 2024, 25 Years Later
March 31st, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic and ever-relevant movie The Matrix. Despite being a quarter-century old, this movie is still a fan favorite and timeless.
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Must See Movies & Shows Coming to MAX in April
Whether you’re craving Conan O’Brien’s sharp wit and winning smile or a little darkness of the documentary sort — from deep dives into recovery programs turned into cults to an…
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Best Hookup Sites of 2024: Your Guide to Finding Casual Connections
Our 30 best hookup sites and apps to suit everyone’s sexual preferences, kinks, and more. Find casual adult dating sites online in the USA for quick hookups now.
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How Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ Fixed the Book’s Sexism Issue
With Netflix’s adaptation of the trippy Chinese sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem, David Benioff, D. B.
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‘Kinds of Kindness’ Teaser Breakdown and Synopsis — Plus Fan Reactions
The brief 46-second teaser for Kinds of Kindness opens with a purple challenger flying out of a parking lot (with the arrow on the ground pointing in the other direction),…
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The Psychology Of A Handwritten Card: How It Benefits Both The Sender And The Receiver
Each day, new experiences blossom throughout our life that we want to adore forever. That’s why Thought Catalog is partnering with Papyrus, so any moment can be one to remember…
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These Adversaries Should Appear on Ryan Murphy’s ‘Feud’ Next
Whether you love or feel indifferent towards Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, you probably have fond memories of the series’ first season, Bette and Joan.
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14 Brilliant Movie Scenes That Were Completely Improvised
Making a movie is a collaborative process. You can’t make one without a script, of course, but you also can’t make one without actors or producers (or editors or stunt…
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Celebrate ‘The Outsiders’ Anniversary With the Most Memorable Quotes From the Movie
Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, based on S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed novel of the same name, remains a cultural juggernaut today. The film and novel explore universal and timeless themes like…
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7 Movies & Series That Arguably Only Exist Thanks to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
Grey’s Anatomy is a dinosaur. A non-threatening, herbivorous dinosaur, certainly – imagine the Parasaurolophus, with its goofy banana head. But a dinosaur nonetheless.
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Upcoming Animated Film ‘The Wild Robot’ Is Based on a NYT Best Seller — Features an All-Star Voice Cast
DreamWorks recently released the trailer for The Wild Robot from the filmmakers that brought us the loveable How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
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I Think I Met The Right Person At The Wrong Time; Do I Wait For Them?
I like someone a lot and want to give it an honest go, but we both can’t date at the moment because of career issues that need to be taken…
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Why Your Boyfriend’s “Girl Best Friend” Is A Red Flag, According to Research
Why men can’t be “just friends” with women, with a few exceptions – and why you shouldn’t trust the “girl best friend,” according to studies.
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Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ Trailer Breakdown and True Story
A stand-up comedian sits in a chair up on a stage as an intimate audience listens to him tearfully explain, “I really don’t know where it’s gonna end.
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4 Mind Games Psychopaths Play To Torment You – And How To Beat Them
The four mind games psychopaths play to torment their victims – and how to beat them.
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Viewers Respond to ‘Palm Royale ‘— A Smokin’ Ricky Martin and a Hysterical Kristen Wiig
Apple TV+’s latest series Palm Royale premiered on March 20 to widespread audience acclaim (despite the more polar responses from critics — with some deeming it an all-style-no-substance, one-note production).
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Main Characters in ‘Shōgun’ Ranked by Ruthlessness
One of the best new shows of 2024 is also one of the most difficult to keep up with.
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How To Stop “Uprooting,” The Self-Sabotaging Behavior That Prevents You From Really Blossoming
It takes courage to wipe the slate clean. In many cases, people struggle more with not being able to change than they do changing too often.
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Why ‘The Walking Dead’ Needs to Be Put Down
How does a walker lumber through the countryside? They just keep on walking. It’s a terrible joke – much in the same vein as anything associated with the previous jewel…
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5 Highly-Anticipated Netflix Originals Streaming in April
Whether you’re a fan of historical dramatizations, sci-fi epics, or family-friendly animated joyrides, Netflix has a handful of must-see originals dropping in April.
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The 6 Greatest TV Protagonists of All Time
Like almost every form of entertainment, television requires a few key things in order to succeed. In addition to sharp writing and compelling episodic storylines, a television show’s success hinges…
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Reactions to ‘The Crow’ Reboot Trailer Shows Many Missed the Point of the Original Movie
The first trailer for The Crow reboot debuted last week, and needless to say, the internet reacted to Bill Skarsgård’s mulleted and heavily tattooed Eric in spectacular fashion.
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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of 2004’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ With 20 Memorable Quotes From the Movie
The 1978 horror cult classic Dawn of the Dead revolutionized the zombie genre, using the slow-walking creatures as metaphors for consumerism and the pursuit of material possessions — as they…
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Chelsea from Love is Blind Caught Jimmy Lying on FaceTime Call: What We Didn’t See on Camera
Around the time of their infamous fight on the patio, Jimmy lied about his whereabouts on a FaceTime call to Chelsea – something that wasn’t caught on camera.
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Animated Movies That Aren’t Just for Kids — Plus Where to Stream
Animation is far more than just kids’ stuff. Over the decades, the medium has deftly utilized its unique visual artistry and imaginative freedom to tell profoundly moving stories on par…
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18 Best Mind Games and Gaslighting Movies On Netflix
Audiences enjoy and feel validated by “mind game movies” – where the narcissistic or toxic characters play mind games with a victim thus revealing the impact of gaslighting or the…
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3 Productions Based on Liane Moriarty Novels to Look Forward to After ‘Apples Never Fall’
Peacock’s latest original Apples Never Fall — from the acclaimed novelist who brought us Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers — follows a seemingly happy (but latently dysfunctional family)…
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‘Dune: Part Two’ Made a Major Change to the Books Without Sacrificing Their Power
Thanks to its sweeping narrative, starry cast, and magnificent cinematography, Dune 2 is already attracting 2025 Oscars buzz. Every action scene is nimbly choreographed and memorably cool. Every actor is…
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Need a Little Lift? — Revisit the 40+ Most Inspirational Movie Quotes of All Time
As Nicole Kidman says before each movie begins at an AMC theater, “We come to AMC theaters to laugh, to cry, to care…and we go somewhere we’ve never been before;…
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10 TV Shows About Narcissists and Psychopaths That Will Leave You Breathless
Some television series capture narcissism and psychopathy so well they leave us breathlessly captivated – revealing the ruthless pursuit of power at all costs, predators who are wolves in sheep’s…
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Marvel Fans Respond to News That ‘Eternals 2’ May Never Happen
The first Eternals film from acclaimed Nomadland director Chloé Zhao featured the filmmaker’s propensity for breathtaking landscapes and natural environments but amplified such aesthetics to fit a larger-than-life comic book…
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Finding The Humor: How I’m Looking Forward After An HIV Diagnosis
Sitting in the exam room at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, I must have been thinking about Korean tofu soup. Not that I’m Korean. I’m Taiwanese, but I don’t discriminate…
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6 Comedies Directly Inspired By ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’
Twenty years ago, comedies were more than throwaway diversions deposited on Netflix every two months. More often than not, they were cultural juggernauts, dominating American minds and mouths, spurring countless…
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Love is Blind Reunion: Sarah Ann Was Wrong, But Jimmy and Laura Are Problematic Too
Some of the most shocking moments from Love is Blind Season 6’s reunion, who was and wasn’t held accountable – and the questions that still need to be answered.
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Why Narcissists Pretend Their Victims Are “Obsessed” With Them
Have you ever met someone who assumed everyone had a crush on them regardless of the lack of evidence suggesting this? Your occasional smile is seen as an inevitable sign…
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A Look Back At What Made Each Ghostbusters Movie Amazing (Yes, Even That One)
Every Ghostbusters movie has something awesome to offer–even THAT one.
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These Rom-Com Characters Were Villains All Along
For every sincere, realistic depiction of love on screen, there’s a beloved rom-com hero who embodies chaotic evil. We’re not talking light stalking, either; there’s enough of that in rom-coms.
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Must-See Movies and Series Coming to Disney+ in March
From Taylor Swift’s rocking concert film to the return of the iconic X-Men era, March is shaping up to be quite a month for the mega media conglomerate’s streaming service.
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How Sharing My Eczema Journey Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours)
You’re sitting in the bath. The water is slowly going cold and your skin is ever so slightly comforted by the oiliness of the bath additive you’re told will help…
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar Win Is for His Safest Film Yet
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer walked into the 96th Academy Awards and blew everyone away, winning seven Oscars on the night. It capped off a highly successful awards season for the biopic…
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5 Celebrities Who Should Probably Leave Their Husbands (According to Popular Opinion)
Celebrity couples provide great examples for us to better understand the red flags of toxic relationships.
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Must-See New Movies and Shows Coming to Streaming 3/11— 3/17
In need of a twisty-turny, family-fueled drama from the mind behind Big Little Lies and Little Fires Everywhere? What about a documentary that explores the life of a two-time Indianapolis…
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Navigating A Chronic Skin Condition: My Personal Journey and Why Sharing Matters
Living with any skin condition can be an excruciating journey, fraught with physical pain, emotional challenges, and a profound impact on one’s quality of life.
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5 Empowering Life Lessons From Netflix’s ‘Damsel’
Netflix’s Damsel follows a new princess (Millie Bobby Brown) freshly married into a royal family–but things aren’t what they seem.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Best & Worst Oscar Monologue Jokes
Jimmy Kimmel took to the stage to host the Academy Awards for the fourth time on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The late-night host came prepped with several zingers.
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Men With These 5 High-Value Traits Know How To Please A Woman In Bed
Some high-value traits in men translate very well when it comes to skills in the bedroom. Here are the five traits you should look out for if you wonder if…
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Netflix’s ‘Damsel’ Is A Twisted Fairy Tale of Toxic Romance and Marriage Gone Wrong
“There are many stories of chivalry where a heroic knight saves the damsel in distress. This is not one of them.” So starts the twisted fairy tale of Damsel, the…