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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…
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The Best Characters in Netflix’s ‘Damsel,’ Ranked
Netflix’s latest release Damsel stars Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie in a feminist fantasy epic that pits her against a fire-breathing dragon in a claustrophobic yet magical maze of caves.
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Love is Blind Season Finale: Jimmy Shows Red Flags and Jessica Agrees with Chelsea
The Love is Blind season finale actually showed more of Jimmy’s red flags than viewers think – and even Jessica agrees that Chelsea had valid points.
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7 Sci-Fi Epics With Political Allegories to Watch After ‘Dune 2’ — & Where to Stream
Frank Herbert’s epic Dune novels and their cinematic adaptations have already been linked to several present-day political phenomena, including climate change and the U.S. exploitation of oil in the Middle…
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The 2024 ‘Mean Girls’ “Musical” Is Now Streaming on Paramount+ — Skip the Plastics 2.0
The 2004 Mean Girls was a cultural juggernaut that shifted the comedic landscape, proving that female-led comedies could achieve commercial and critical success.
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‘The Bear’ Uses Food as the Perfect Metaphor for Relationships
“Trying to fix this restaurant was me trying to fix whatever was happening with my brother,” Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) says in the first season of The Bear.
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‘Feud’ Has Finally Acknowledged the Greatest Tragedy of Truman Capote’s Life
If you’re still watching Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, then you’re probably watching for the Tom Hollander and Naomi Watts of it all.
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People Who Seem “Humble” But Are Actually Narcissists Display These 6 Subtle Behaviors
Are they truly humble or is it all for show? An expert reveals the six red flags they’re not actually humble – they’re a narcissist.
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Animated Classics Getting Live-Action Adaptations in 2024 & Beyond
Turning animated classics into live-action spectacles has been a moneymaking maneuver for quite some time now.
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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.
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3 Gaslighting Mind Games Narcissists Play in Dating, According to An Expert
Is your dating or relationship partner a narcissist who is gaslighting you? Here are three ways to tell, according to an expert.
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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.
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‘The Garfield Movie’ 2024 Trailer & Voice Cast Breakdown
It’s a cold and rainy night. Garfield cowers from the weather in a small wooden crate as somber music accompanies each hair-raising thunder crash. Dogs bark. Horns honk. Police sirens…
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12 Of The Most Romantic TV And Movie Scenes That Will Melt Your Heart
Here are 12 of the most romantic TV and movie scenes that will melt your heart. (Do be warned, spoilers ahead!)
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Celebrate ‘A Madea Family Funeral’ Movie Reunion With the 20 Funniest Quotes From the Comedy
Ever since Tyler Perry graced the screen as the stubborn, quick-tongued, unabashed matriarch Mabel Earlene Simmons — more affectionately known as “Madea” — in 2005’s Diary of a Mad Black…
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5 Lifetime Movies About Narcissists (With The Biggest Plot Twists)
There are certain lifetime movies that do a great job of highlighting the character traits, motives, and behaviors of narcissistic people in relationships, and resonate with people who’ve been in…
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Love is Blind: If Jimmy Slept With His Female Best Friend, Why Are We Calling Chelsea Insecure?
Love is Blind, season six, has aired eleven episodes so far on Netflix, and one of the most provocative and controversial couples we’ve seen is the tumultuous relationship of Chelsea…
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Everything We Know About the Upcoming Netflix Comedy ‘Chicken Nugget’
Netflix recently released the trailer for the upcoming Korean comedy series Chicken Nugget, which boasts an outlandish premise based on the webtoon Fried Chicken by Park Ji-dok.
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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.
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If You Notice These 3 Subtle Signs, You May Be Dating A Narcissistic Pathological Liar
Are you dating a narcissistic or psychopathic pathological liar? Here are three ways to find out, according to a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy.
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Why the 2004-2005 TV Season Remains the Greatest Year in Television
It’s hard to believe now, but there was once a time when Netflix sent people physical DVDs, families planned their weeks around network dramas, and shows had to remain intriguing…
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When Narcissists Say These 5 Phrases in Dating, Here’s What They Really Mean
There are five common phrases narcissists use in dating to manipulate you. Here’s what they really mean when a toxic person is saying them, according to a researcher specializing in…
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5 Most Toxic Couples on Television Filled With Narcissistic Manipulation and Red Flags
Certain couples and characters from popular television shows tend to be romanticized, yet it is clear these relationships were filled with narcissistic manipulation, abuse, and red flags.
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6 Jealousy Provoking Mind Games Narcissists and Psychopaths Play To Undermine You
Is your partner trying to make you jealous – on purpose? Studies show that narcissists and psychopaths provoke jealousy on purpose. Here are six mind games they can play while…
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8 Good Superhero Origin Stories to Wash Out the Taste of ‘Madame Web’
Madame Web caught everyone in her web, all right.
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10 Must-See Netflix Originals Streaming in March 2024
Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi spectacles, cozy rom-coms, or tearjerking dramatic sagas, Netflix has a handful of must-see original shows and movies dropping in February.
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7 Hollywood Stars Who Haven’t Worked in Years
To us normal folk, Hollywood represents all things glamorous. Who wouldn’t want to have their face beamed into thousands of theaters – and to millions of theatergoers – every weekend?
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23 Things Only People Raised By A Narcissistic Parent Will Understand
Dangerous people feel like home.
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The 6 Most Beautiful Love Lessons From ‘One Day’ On Netflix
Spoilers for Netflix’s ‘One Day’ ahead—proceed with caution.
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5 Things Only Women Who’ve Had A Lot of Boyfriends Will Understand
Women who’ve had a lot of dating partners, boyfriends, fiancés – even in some cases, full-on husbands, have been shamed by society for a long time in contrast to their…
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Jennifer Lopez’s “This Is Me…Now” Is Perfect for Love Addicts and Those Recovering From Narcissists
The release of Jennifer Lopez’s This Is Me Now…A Love Story on Amazon Prime has received glowing reviews from long-time JLo fans as well as skeptics who were pleasantly surprised…
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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…
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6 Steamy Plus Size Romance Novels To Read Ahead Of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3
While you wait for Bridgerton Season 3 to come out on May 16, read some of these sexy and steamy plus size romance novels to tide you over.