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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.
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Was ‘Barbie’ Robbed at the Golden Globes? Disgruntled Fans Take to X (Twitter)
Barbie was arguably the most talked about film of 2023 (alongside Oppenheimer) from ingenious director Greta Gerwig starring a perfectly-cast Margot Robbie, a loveable and forlorn ditz in Ryan Gosling,…
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The Most Highly-Anticipated Movies Premiering in 2024
From Broadway spectaculars turned into movie musicals to horror comedy sequels decades in the making, 2024 is shaping up to be quite a year for cinema.
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3 Red Flags “Don’t Worry Darling” Exposes About Narcissistic Cults In Love, Family, And Work
There were many critics of the psychological thriller movie Don’t Worry Darling (2022) when it first came out, but I personally loved its depiction of how narcissistic cults operate and…
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5 Must-See Romance Movies Premiering in 2024
With Christmas and New Year’s celebrations fading in our rearview mirrors, the next major (ultra-commercialized) holiday on the horizon is Valentine’s Day.
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The Final Season of ‘The Crown’ Has Ensured The Show’s Fall Into Irrelevancy
Though creator Peter Morgan once had “low expectations” for the historical drama about the British royal family, the series ultimately proved magnetic for critics and audiences alike, affording tantalizing glimpses…
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The Most Highly-Anticipated Superhero Movies and TV Shows Premiering in 2024
Are you a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Do super soldiers, witches, and Iron-clad egotists get your heart pumping?
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If You’re Dating Someone Who Displays These 4 Behaviors, They May Be A Covert Narcissist
An expert reveals the four red flags you’re dating a covert narcissist.
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‘Reacher’ Proves Mindless ’80s Action Deserves Celebration
Prime Video’s Reacher, starring Alan Ritchson as the former military man and current heroic drifter with just a toothbrush to his name, broke records for the streaming giant in 2023.
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4 Tiny Habits To Become More Self-Aware
It’s the age of technology, the dawn of mindless disconnect from not only human contact but also our own bodies.
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8 Trailblazing Inspirational Movies To Kick off 2024 — & Where to Stream
Surviving against all odds. Fighting against discrimination and inequality. Confronting your past to ensure a brighter future. Selfless devotion to a cause.
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11 Gaslighting Phrases That Are Only Manipulative When Narcissists Use Them
The same innocent phrases and claims used in everyday language by empathic people can also be used in manipulative ways by narcissistic individuals to gaslight their victims. Although theoretically these phrases can…
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The 6 Most Highly-Anticipated Netflix Originals Streaming in January
From inspiring biopics to romantic comedies and mysterious dramas, Netflix has a handful of highly-anticipated originals streaming in January. It’s time to grab the popcorn, get under the covers, and…
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Songbirds, Snakes, Psychopaths: How Narcissists Pursue Love and Power In The Hunger Games
From the newly released prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes to The Mockingjay, both the Hunger Games movies and books have captivated modern audiences who often recognize chilling parallels…
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‘The Exorcist’ Turns 50 — Here Are 25 of the Most Memorable Quotes From the Movie
The Exorcist, which premiered on December 26, 1973, remains one of the most influential and memorable horror movies of all time.
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7 Books to Read Before Their Movie Adaptations Premiere in 2024
When it comes to adapting books into movies, there’s often a bit of controversy leading up to the film, during its run, and afterward. It’s not as good as the…
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Ranking Netflix’s Holiday Movies From Least to Most Cringe
Holiday films on Netflix run the gamut from some of the most enjoyable films on the platform to some of the most cringeworthy films we’ve ever seen.
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6 Critically-Condemned Christmas Movies That Became Beloved Classics — & Where to Stream
When it comes to critical evaluation, film connoisseurs tend to look for certain indicators of quality cinema — narrative strength, character development, cinematography, thematic resonance, and so forth.
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The 3 Best and Worst Songs in ‘Oliver!’ to Celebrate 55 Years
Not many movie musicals stand the test of time the way Oliver! has. Over five decades since the film was released in 1968 and almost everyone is familiar with some…
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Upcoming Adam Sandler Movie ‘Spaceman’ Is Based on ‘Spaceman of Bohemia’ — Everything We Know
Netflix dropped a 24-second teaser for Spaceman on December 19.
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5 Surprising Traits That Make You A “Narcissist Magnet”
Many ask, “Why do I keep attracting narcissists and psychopaths?” There is usually nothing wrong with you – in fact, in many cases, there’s a lot right with you.
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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (In The Most Terrible Time To Be Alive)
I am almost 30 years old, but I still wake up with a thrill on Christmas morning like I did when I was five.
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‘You’ve Got Mail’ Turns 25 — Here Are 25 Memorable Quotes From the Classic Rom-Com
You’ve Got Mail remains one of the most beloved rom-coms to come from a decade overflowing with genre competitors — Notting Hill, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Clueless, Pretty Woman, Shakespeare…
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4 Christmas Movies About Love That Romanticize Red Flags and Toxic Relationships
These holiday Christmas romance movies may be your favorites, but there’s no denying they have some toxic messages about love and relationships.
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‘Wonka’ Is No More Than a Hodgepodge of Far Better Musicals
Wonka, penned as a prequel to the Gene Wilder-led Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, is yet another movie musical overwrought with big-budget CGI and intricately choreographed dance sequences that…
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Chronic Illness & Identity: How Crohn’s Impacted My Relationship With Myself
As much as we know that physical health can impact mental health and vice versa – I don’t think I ever really believed it.
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Radiant Resilience: Navigating Beauty With Grace During A Crohn’s Flare-Up
Living with Crohn’s disease is a journey filled with challenges, and for many of us, it involves navigating not only the physical symptoms but also the emotional toll it can…
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5+ Reasons to Watch ‘Who’s The Boss?’ Now That It’s on Hulu
Who’s the Boss premiered on September 20, 1984, and would go on to air for eight seasons until 1992.