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Must-See 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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Classic (and Modern Classic) Christmas Movies on Max
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and a brisk chill in the night air, the holiday season is finally upon us.
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Critically-Acclaimed Netflix Movies Based on True Stories
Among the ranks of Netflix’s neverending library are several movies based on true stories. Whether biographical accounts of monarchs or gangsters, the platform has produced its fair share of real-life…
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The Funniest Female Sitcom Leads of All Time
From wisecracking quipsters and drunken flirts to sassy and spirited ladies, the best sitcoms feature female characters who leave us bowled over in hysterics.
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Sophia Petrillo’s Best Insults and Comebacks in ‘The Golden Girls’
Sophia Petrillo (Estelle Getty) epitomized a comeback queen in The Golden Girls. With a tongue that wouldn’t quit and a no-filter approach to life, she said whatever thought came prancing…
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8 Years Later And HIV Still Does NOT Define Me
Imagine being 24 years old and finally being able to smell the new “soft and independent” era in your life just months after graduating from undergrad.
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Narcissists May Be More Common In These 3 Careers, Experts Say
Every industry and profession has its share of narcissistic and even psychopathic individuals, as well as its share of empathic people.
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An Open Letter To The Family Who Left: How I Thrived Amidst The Silence After My Mother’s Death
There’s a subtle yet profound brutality in silence, especially when it comes from those you once considered family.
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4 Netflix Shows That Dragged on (And 4 Cancelled Too Soon)
Netflix boasts its fair share of disappointing cancellations, and the platform has gained a notorious reputation for axing shows before they get a chance to find their footing or axing…
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The 3 Best Love Stories in the MCU (and 3 That Make No Sense)
Not all love stories are created equal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s a look at three MCU couples who took our breath away and three mismatched pairs.
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This Long-Forgotten Robert Downey Jr. Rom Com Is Finally Available For Streaming
Heart and Souls, Robert Downey Jr’s ghostly rom com from the 90s, is finally available for stream. (And you need to watch it while you still can.)
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3 Best and 3 Worst Seasons of ‘Survivor’
With Survivor season upon us, we can’t stop listening to podcasts from former players and reminiscing on the long-running competition show’s best seasons.
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6 Reasons to Run and See ‘Dicks: The Musical’ Before It’s Too Late
Dicks: The Musical, based on the two-man stage production F*cking Identical Twins (which premiered at NYC’s Upright Citizen’s Brigade in 2014), is an NSWF, sing-a-long splendor spilling over with salaciousness…
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9 Signs You’re Experiencing “Quiet Gaslighting” By A Narcissist, According To An Expert
An expert shares nine signs that you’re experiencing what is known as “quiet gaslighting” by a narcissistic partner.
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The True Story Behind ‘The Last Rifleman’ Starring Pierce Brosnan
The Last Rifleman follows World War II Veteran Artie Crawford who, on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, decides to abandon his care home and embark on a journey…
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The Best Albus Dumbledore Quotes — Word to the Wise
On September 28, 2023, actor Michael Gambon passed away following a bout of pneumonia at 82. An accomplished actor on the stage and screen, Gambon starred in multiple cinematic and…
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The 3 Best, 3 Worst, and 3 Just Okay Women in ‘Harry Potter’
Even though it’s been over 16 years since a Harry Potter book was released and almost 12 years since the final film, the fandom remains strong.
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6 Dating “Laws of Power” That Help Women Avoid Narcissists, According To An Expert
Men and women can both be narcissists, but women tend to experience specific risks in the dating world. Here are ways they can protect themselves from manipulation, according to a…
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Ranking the 7 James Bond Actors by Who Best Delivers the Famous Line, “Bond, James Bond”
“The names’ Bond, James Bond,” and so has been the name of the iconic 007 spy several times over. Sauve and sophisticated. Resourceful and refined. Brave and bold.
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Finding Beauty In The Struggle With Eczema Advocate, Sabina Trojanova
Battling eczema is often a long and arduous journey riddled with a variety of doctor’s appointments, skin creams and ointments, and significant struggles with confidence. Throughout this video, Sabina speaks…
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Johnny Depp Movies Perfect for Halloween
Johnny Depp has been portraying loveable eccentrics for the majority of his career. With outlandish costumes, elastic facial expressions, and adaptive vocals, he slips seamlessly from maniacal and mad to…
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‘Loki’ Fans Respond to Bonkers Season 2, Episode 4 Ending
Season 2, episode 4 of ‘Loki’ left us with our jaws on the floor. What’s next?
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The True Story Behind ‘Wicked Little Letters’ — Sussex Got Saucy
The gloriously foul-mouthed Red Band Trailer for Wicked Little Letters features a British band of characters reading letters — sent from an anonymous source — including almost every swear word…
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7 Things People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You Have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
You get incredibly worried when someone is short via text.
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7 Underrated Apple TV+ Shows You Don’t Want To Miss
Apple TV+ has quickly become home to award-winning series, but amidst the hype for hits like Ted Lasso and Severance, some quality shows fly under the radar.
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Movies Written By Greta Gerwig To Watch After ‘Barbie’
Need a Greta Gerwig fix? 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 to storytelling.
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Ranking ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Family Deaths From Least to Most Gruesome
Verna can be just as soft as she is severe.
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Why We Need Campy Superhero Films Back on the Silver Screen
Elaborate costumes. Makeup to make a Drag Queen swoon. One-liners ripped from the page of a comic book. We need it all once more.
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Our Favorite and Least Favorite Characters From Netflix’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’
Some of these Ushers are simply irredeemable… The Fall of the House of Usher is horror auteur Mike Flanagan’s latest spooky series and, like The Haunting of Hill House and…
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The 9 Most Highly-Anticipated New Releases Coming to Netflix This November
Whether you’re in need of a little historical drama, a high-octane action spectacle, or a window into the life of one of Hollywood’s most notable members, Netflix in November has…
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The 7+ Most Stylish TV Characters of All Time — No Fashion Faux Pas Here
She had style. She had flair. That’s how she became a TV icon. Skipping through the streets of the Upper East Side in Manolo Blahniks. Catering to children in checkered…
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64 Enlightening Revelations From Britney Spears’ Memoir ‘The Woman In Me’
Britney Spears’ highly-anticipated memoir, ‘The Woman in Me’, was released on October 24, 2023.
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Our 3 Favorite and 3 Least Favorite Hormone Monsters in ‘Big Mouth’
Who’s your favorite hormone monster?
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How Each ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Episode Compares to the Edgar Allan Poe Story Behind It
How closely do ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ episodes mirror the Edgar Allan Poe stories that inspired them? Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for The Fall of…
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My Journey as a Skin Influencer: Battling Eczema By Showcasing The Skin I’m In
Eczema, a skin condition that’s often overlooked, has been a constant companion in my life.
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‘Fellow Travelers’ Review: Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey Bring the Heat
A decades-spanning, sizzling tale of forbidden love wrapped up in the political happenings of the ’50s Red Scare to the ’80s AIDS crisis.
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‘When Time Got Louder’ Trailer Breakdown and Backstory
From Connie Cocchia — the writer, director, and producer behind the shorts Awake and The Art of Being Fine — comes the full-length feature film When Time Got Louder.
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The ‘American Horror Stories’ Season 3 Trailer Is Insane (And Here Are The 4 Best Moments)
American Horror Stories Season 3 comes out October 26, 2023, streaming only on Hulu.
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The 12 Laws of Power, According to Narcissists
The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most famous books of all time. But did you know that narcissists have their own laws of power that they operate…
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Horror Movies Don’t Scare Me Anymore—And Yet, The Horrors Persist
Ghosts and monsters and the supernatural just don’t hold the weight that they used to. Similarly, I still don’t really care to watch horror movies because even though they don’t…
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What to Expect From Each Episode of ‘American Horror Stories’ Season 3 — “Feed Your Fears”
Everything we know about ‘American Horror Stories’ Season 3. You’ll be clutching your metaphorical pearls.
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The 3 Best and 3 Worst Players on ‘Survivor 45’
Season 45 of Survivor is making moves as one of the most exciting casts of the new era. After three tragic Tribal Councils for the Lulu Tribe, Survivor 45 is…
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‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Fans Celebrate Verna
Mike Flanagan’s latest Netflix original horror series, The Fall of the House of Usher draws inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe’s story of the same name — using it as a…
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Maybe This Is Me Moving On
Maybe this is me moving on. Maybe this is me finally taking off the rose-tinted glasses and seeing our relationship for what it truly was. Attachment.
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‘Fair Play’ Exposes How Romances With Envious Narcissists Become Deadly Power Struggles
Netflix’s new psychological thriller “Fair Play,” written and directed by Chloe Domont, sheds light on the role that misogyny, gender roles, and even narcissism play in modern romantic relationships and…
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Is the Upcoming Showtime Series ‘Fellow Travelers’ Based on a Book?
Showtime’s upcoming series Fellow Travelers featuring White Collar star Matt Bomer and Bridgerton alumn Jonathan Baily is a decade-spanning saga that follows the seductive, risky, and volatile relationship between political…
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How Narcissists Steal Your Personality, According To An Expert
Narcissists steal your words, your life stories, your interests, your style, and even your identity and personality. A researcher exposes the manipulation tactics of malignant “identity theft” and why it…
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Tim Burton’s 7 Best Leading Ladies
With spooky season upon us, it’s time for the Tim Burton watch-a-thon of our dreams.
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Every Edgar Allan Poe Story & Poem to Read Before Streaming ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’
Time to read some Poe. And, a word to the wise: don’t read too late at night.
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11 Sneaky “Micro” Mind Games of Narcissists (That No One Ever Talks About)
We know all about the major narcissistic manipulation tactics, but what about the sneaky micro-habits that haven’t often been identified or talked about?
