Nicole Stawiarski
Freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
The 4 Best Bollywood Horror Franchises
Many people mistake “Bollywood” for a genre defined by bright, colorful, musicals, full of Indian culture and romance, but the truth is it’s an entire industry that’s just as broad and varied as Hollywood.
‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Is Basically A Giant Bourdain Rerun—But Jamie Oliver Breaks The Mold
I watch TV as a way to see and experience things that are outside my reach.
4 Iconic Mexican Telenovelas That Slap Harder Than A Margarita This Cinco De Mayo
American audiences are so trained to binge their favorite television series in a mad, bender-like dash of non-stop action and entertainment that leaves them bored and unsatisfied when all is said and done and there is “nothing left to watch”.…
3 Korean Thrillers You Need To Watch On Netflix This May
As Netflix continues to diversify their library, adding more and more international titles, there’s a new niche of Korean thrillers that is absolutely killing it. Don’t sleep on these can’t-miss titles!
The 6 Best Romantic K-Dramas To Stream This May
Korean dramas have nailed the formula for romance.
‘Reborn Rich’ Is The Most Cutthroat Family Inheritance Drama With A Time-Travel Twist
Trying to put this plot into words will make me sound crazy, at best, but trust me when I say Reborn Rich is one of the best pieces of television I have ever seen.
The 4 Best Telenovelas To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Something Other Than A Margarita
American audiences are so trained to binge their favorite television series in a mad, bender-like dash of non-stop action and entertainment that leaves them bored and unsatisfied when all is said and done and there is “nothing left to watch”.…
The 6 Best Romantic Korean Dramas To Stream In May
Korean dramas have nailed the formula for romance.
NYT’s May Book Club Selection Could Be The Next ‘Carol’ If A Studio Can Acquire The Film Rights
I found Yael van der Wouden’s novel, The Safekeep, advantageously positioned on display table in my local bookstore, while I was shopping the same way I sometimes do for a new bottle of wine—scanning for an image that captures my…
The Time-Travel Anime Series With A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score You Probably Missed
I’ve dabbled in anime, seen enough to identify landmarks in the genre, but not enough to become fluent in Japanese or start a cosplaying career.
How Penn Badgley’s Viral Talk Show Dance Became A Bollywood Banger
Who knew Penn Badgley had this much rhythm?
The Best Video Game Of 2025 Will Have You Spiraling Down A ‘Homeland’ Level Rabbit Hole Of Crazy Notetaking
I love Indie games. What they lack in budget and graphics, they make up for in gameplay, narrative, and ingenuity.
Netflix’s ‘The Glass Dome’ Is A Swedish Kidnapping Drama You Won’t Want To Miss
Swedish drama, The Glass Dome, follows criminologist, Lejla, as she returns to her childhood home following the death of her adopted mother.
4 Classic Mexican Series For Culturally Conscious People Who Want To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Something Other Than A Margarita
American audiences are so trained to binge their favorite television series in a mad, bender-like dash of non-stop action and entertainment that leaves them bored and unsatisfied when all is said and done and there is “nothing left to watch”.…
The Critical Detail From ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ You Can’t Miss Before Starting Season 2
I am so guilty of multi-tasking while I watch TV. Sometimes I’m looking at my phone, or cooking dinner, or folding laundry. Sometimes it just boils down to passive viewership while I’m thinking about other things.
Jamie Oliver Was The Only Bright Spot Of ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’—Why The Rest Of Its Stories Didn’t Need A Retelling
I watch TV as a way to see and experience things that are outside my reach.
Netflix’s ‘Con Mum’: How Finding Lost Family Cost Him A Marriage And First-Time Fatherhood
Con Mum tells the story of renowned British pastry chef, and celebrity guest judge from Junior Bake-off, Top Chef, and MasterChef: The Professionals, Graham Hornigold, who found adult success after a childhood that involved adoption, foster care, abuse at the…