Nicole Stawiarski
Freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
When A ‘Black Mirror’ Plot Comes To Life: Should Targeted Ads Run In Shows About Terminal Illness?
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.
This New Netflix Drama Combines ‘Bridgerton’ Pastel-Soaked Romance With ‘Amélie’-Style Mischief
Netflix’s newest period drama, The Lady’s Companion, takes all of the best elements of Bridgerton from the manners of the 19th century marriage market to its bright whimsical costumes and choreographed dance numbers, and combines it with the most memorable…
More On-Set Photos Drop From ‘Wuthering Heights’, With Jacob Elordi As (I Kid You Not) A Gold-Toothed Heathcliff
Jacob Elordi was never my first pick for Heathcliff, but that being said, I don’t think anyone in real life was.
Michelle Williams And Jenny Slate Star In Hulu’s Bold New Drama Based On A Hit Podcast
FX and Hulu’s latest drama, Dying For Sex, is based on the acclaimed Wonderly podcast of the same name, created by Nikki Boyer and Molly Kochan, which centers around Molly’s diagnosis with Stage IV breast cancer, her decision to leave…
In A Bollywood Drought, ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ Is My Comfort Watch On Netflix
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.
Paapa Essiedu’s Casting As Snape Sparks Nuanced Questions About Representation
The Harry Potter fandom is voicing concerns over the announcement that British actor Paapa Essiedu has been cast in the role of Hogwarts’ most feared potions professor, Severus Snape.
‘Weak Hero Class 2’ Drops On Netflix April 25—Catch Up On Season 1 Now
Weak Hero Class 1 is on Netflix today ahead of its Season 2 release on April 25.
‘Lovely Runner’ Puts A Korean Spin On ‘The Butterfly Effect’ With A Way Better Ending
Lovely Runner combines time travel with the alternate realities of The Butterfly Effect and the unsettling suspense of watching a true crime documentary where you already know what’s going to happen to the victim.
Sophie And Camila’s Relationship Is The Heart Of Netflix’s ‘Pulse’
Netflix’s first English language medical drama packs a punch with a constant barrage of hard-hitting conflict and suspense that often veers into outlandish territory, but it’s most subtle and realistic storyline flies so low under the radar you might miss…
5 Classic Val Kilmer Films To Stream In Celebration Of His Life And Career
To commemorate the recent passing of the charismatic and iconic Val Kilmer, we’re looking back on some of his most memorable film roles from cowboy to rockstar, super-hero, fighter pilot and beyond.
‘Family By Choice’ Is The Feel-Good Series That Could Heal Your Inner Child
Family By Choice draws you in with all the playful, feel-good elements of favorites like The Parent Trap, Full House, and Clueless and then blindsides you with a freight train of emotional complexity, depth, and self-awareness that makes you feel…
Roles Like Cordelia Cupp Are Long Overdue—But We’re So Glad She’s Here
We’ve seen Sherlock Holmes played by a zillion different white men, many British, most just faking the accent, to the extent that he’s evolved from a fictional character into a full blown archetype.
Casting The Role Of Severus Snape Raises Complicated Questions About Representation
The Harry Potter fandom is voicing concerns over the announcement that British actor Paapa Essiedu has been cast in the role of Hogwarts’ most feared potions professor, Severus Snape.
Michelle Williams And Jenny Slate Star In Hulu’s ‘Dying For Sex,’ A Bold Drama Based On A Hit Podcast
FX and Hulu’s latest drama, Dying For Sex, is based on the acclaimed Wonderly podcast of the same name, created by Nikki Boyer and Molly Kochan, which centers around Molly’s diagnosis with Stage IV breast cancer, her decision to leave…
Netflix’s ‘Pulse’ Has The Best Slow-Burn Romance You Probably Missed
Netflix’s first English language medical drama packs a punch with a constant barrage of hard-hitting conflict and suspense that often veers into outlandish territory, but it’s most subtle and realistic storyline flies so low under the radar you might miss…
After ‘Snow White’ Snafus, Is The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Remake Disney’s Next Casting Controversy?
Disney’s latest live action remake of Snow White faced a slew of negative PR Long before it ever hit theaters, the film most notably received backlash from the dwarfism community, where actors like Peter Dinklage felt the film reinforced “backwards”…
4 Shows For Fans Of ‘The Residence’ (2025)
Netflix’s latest murder mystery, The Residence, is set in a White House filled with 132 rooms and 157 suspects, starring Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba as the lead detective.
‘Reborn Rich’ Puts A Korean Reincarnation Twist On A ‘Succession’-Style Power Story
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.