Nicole Stawiarski
Nicole Stawiarski is a freelance writer who has authored hundreds of articles for digital publications, ranging from TV and film reviews to horoscopes and personal essays. Whether she’s analyzing plotlines or personalities, she takes a layered, nuanced approach to the human experience to forge meaningful connections with readers.
Core Roles
- Nicole is a freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. and has been contributing here since 2017.
- Prior to her work with Thought Catalog, Nicole spent over a decade in digital advertising, working closely with streaming platforms and theatrical studios to grow ad sales and inform branded campaigns.
Experience
- Nicole is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has studied French, Italian, Portuguese, and Hindi. Her love of Mexican telenovelas inspired her to pursue a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, as well as the start of her career in media and advertising at Telemundo Chicago.
- Nicole is an expert on Bollywood and Hindi cinema, an avid fan of Korean dramas, and all TV and film with subtitles. She is passionate about the ways cultural currency has become more accessible in the digital age, and the remarkable ability art has to connect people on opposite sides of the globe.
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Nicole Stawiarski
‘Weak Hero Class 2’ Drops Friday On Netflix (4/25)—Catch Up On Season 1 Now
Weak Hero Class 1 is now available on Netflix ahead of its Season 2 release this Friday, April 25.
‘White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Says Streaming Execs Want To Finish ‘The OA’
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These 4 Global Series Let You Travel The World From Your Couch — No Passport Needed
If you wish you could venture off to a brand new country, but can’t afford the airfare, check out these Netflix titles that will immerse you in the language and/or culture of your dream destination.
This Underrated Work-Place Comedy Has Way More Chemistry Than ‘The Office’
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‘Weak Hero Class 2’ Drops Next Week (4/25)—Catch Up On Season 1 Now
Weak Hero Class 1 is on Netflix today ahead of its Season 2 release on April 25.
Playing ‘The Last Of Us Part II’ Traumatized Me -The HBO Series Might Finish The Job
Do you people even know what’s coming?
Amazon’s Must-Watch Korean Historic Drama Proves Real Men Do Cry—And You Will Too
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The Underrated Netflix Rom-Com I Keep Coming Back To Again And Again
The Hindi film industry has been going through non-stop transitions ever since COVID. The pandemic halted production and theater attendance, and in the lull, the top tier talent all got married (to each other) and started having families.
The Time-Travel Mystery Anime With A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score You Probably Missed
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First ‘Snow White’, Now ‘Lilo & Stitch’: Disney’s Casting Drama Continues
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I have watched hundreds of hours of Bollywood films in my lifetime, and no one has graced a screen or captivated more attention than our girl ‘Aish’. Her poise, elegance, and effortless charm can’t be matched or recreated.
Netflix’s Latest Thriller Is A Swedish Kidnapping Saga
Swedish drama, The Glass Dome, debuted on Netflix this week (4/15), and is already sitting in the number two slot behind Black Mirror.
Issa Rae And Emma Corrin Star in ‘Hotel Reverie’—An AI ‘Casablanca’ That Will Break Your Heart
Anyone who grew up watching Turner Classic Movies has had a crush on an old Hollywood icon. Maybe Cary Grant did it for you, or Grace Kelly. Maybe you went for Marlon Brando or Ingrid Bergman.
I Was Shown Cancer Medication Ads During A Show About Terminal Illness—And It Felt Like A ‘Black Mirror’ Episode
As an entertainment writer, I am always catching up on new content, and this week, two new releases converged in a very disturbing experience for me as a viewer.
3 Time-Travel K-Dramas That Will Leave You Mind-Blown
Korean dramas are know for their well, drama, and no one has done it this well since the Ancient Greeks.
Only The Biggest Shah Rukh Khan Fans Have Seen These 6 Films On Netflix
Shah Rukh Khan is the cultural reference for anyone trying to make an impact with Indian audiences, and everyone from former President Barack Obama to Dua Lipa and David Beckham have paid hommage to the Badshah of Bollywood and his…
5 Female Action Heroes Who Paved The Way For ‘Ballerina,’ The ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off
As a die-hard John Wick fan and life-long lover of kick-ass women in lead action roles, there is nothing I’m more excited for than this summer’s Ballerina starring Ana de Armas.
