Nicole Stawiarski
Freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
Pedro Pascal’s Departure From ‘The Last Of Us’ Means We Need Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ Now More Than Ever
A24’s Materialists, marks Celine Song’s latest rom-com starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. No, you’re not dreaming, but this is a no-judgement-zone if you want to pinch yourself just in case.
The 3 Best Thrillers Streaming On Netflix In 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!
Meet The Anime Stewie Griffin Meets ‘Young Sheldon’ You Probably Missed
Kotaro Lives Alone isn’t the first animated series with a child protagonist to address emotionally adult themes, but it definitely seems to go farther and hit harder than any of it’s predecessors.
Where To Stream Every Diddy Documentary As The Trial Kicks Off This Week
As the federal trial against entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs begins this week, without allowing any cameras in the courtroom, curiosity about the details of the case will reach an all-time high, and send viewers looking to television to satisfy…
True Crime Netflix Releases (May 2025)
Netflix touts an impressive lineup of true crime documentaries and series, but for die-hard fans who have already exhausted the library, the wait for new titles can be agonizing.
This Netflix Anime Flips ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ With A Gender Role Reversal Set In Feudal Japan
Netflix’s Ōoku: The Inner Chambers is an ambitious creation set in an alternate version of Edo-period Japan against the backdrop of a mysterious pandemic that is decimating the male population.
This New Netflix Film Starring A ‘Squid Game’ Favorite Is A Must-See For Fans Of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
When I first watched The Queen’s Gambit, I had a rudimentary understanding of chess, but that didn’t stop me from diving head-first down the rabbit hole of the world and its characters.
‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Turned Into A Bourdain Rerun After Jamie Oliver’s Episode
I watch TV as a way to see and experience things that are outside my reach.
4 Nostalgic Telenovelas That Will Have You Warning Your Abuela “Esa Hembra Es Mala”
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 New York Times May Book Club Pick Could Be The Next ‘Carol’
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 Serial-Killer Anime With A Time Travel Twist And A 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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.
The Video Game Of The Year Will Have You Taking More Notes Than Claire Danes In ‘Homeland’
I love Indie games. What they lack in budget and graphics, they make up for in gameplay, narrative, and ingenuity.
Turn Your Home Into A Cozy Retreat With These 20 Calming Background Videos
You may have become acquainted via Netflix, but the first “fireplace for your TV” actually dates back to 1966, and was a simple seventeen second video loop filmed at the Gracie Mansion.
The New Pope Might Not Be Italian—But Netflix’s ‘Nonnas’ Sure Is
I have always made light of my own ethnic background.
Netflix’s Latest Documentary Contains Hidden Clues To A Real-Life Treasure Hunt
If you grew up loving The Goonies or ever got in trouble for digging up your backyard looking for buried treasure, Netflix’s latest series, Gold & Greed: The Search For Fenn’s Treasure, brings all your childhood dreams to life, with…
9 Comedies That Prove Trauma Is The Key To Great Humor
When I was making my way through The Second City’s improv and conservatory programs in Chicago, my instructors and directors kept telling us one thing to help improve our scenes—make a confession.
The Best Netflix Rom-Com I Could Watch Every Night Before Bed
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 Underrated Office Drama With Way More Chemistry Than Pam And Jim
If you loved the world of Dunder Mifflin, it’s time for you to meet Copito, a toilet paper company with as much disfunction as it has heart.