Nicole Stawiarski
Freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
‘The Safekeep’ Could Be The Next ‘Carol’ If A Studio Jumps On 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…
‘Pulse’ and ‘The Residence’ Deserved Better: Why Netflix’s Latest Cancellations Sting
Let me just start by saying that I would have done CPR on Pulse longer than medical student Dennis Whitaker worked on his hopeless patient on The Pitt.
4 Iconic Mexican Novelas To Binge In July
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 Way Pete Handled Sugar And Francie On ‘The Bear’ Is So, So, So Evolved
For awhile, it felt like Francie Fak was to The Bear what Maris was to Frasier, a divisive character who is referenced multiple times, but never actually seen on-screen.
6 Shah Rukh Khan Deep Cuts To Stream On Netflix In July
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…
4 Separate Beatles Biopics Are Coming—Each From A Different Band Member’s POV
Hollywood loves a recipe for success, and its latest obsession is a classic rock biopic with a household name.
Sophie And Camila’s Relationship Was The Heart Of Netflix’s ‘Pulse’
Netflix’s first English language medical drama packed a punch with a constant barrage of hard-hitting conflict and suspense that often veered into outlandish territory, but it’s most subtle and realistic storyline flew so low under the radar you might have…
‘Squid Game’ Seriously Underestimates How Many People Want To Be Slapped By Cate Blanchett
You’ll have way more than 456 players for this game.
5 Dark, Twisty Shows To Watch After ‘Squid Game’
There’s nothing more bittersweet than reaching a much anticipated season finale, and no show in recent memory has done a better job at building intense anticipation across such a wide audience as Squid Game.
Hulu Has The Best Summer Comedy To Stream This July
Eldest daughters like me have always been suckers for the female mentor comedy.
Netflix’s ‘The Lady’s Companion’ Is The Perfect Comedy To Stream This Summer
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…
How To Stream Caitlin Clark + The Indiana Fever
The ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ has made a monumental impact on women’s basketball, and the Indiana Fever point guard has been credited with generating an estimated 26.5% of the WNBA’s economic activity for the 2024 season.
What To Watch On July 9, 2025: ‘The Gringo Hunters Premiere’+ ‘Always Sunny’ Returns
Today we have a new action-packed series launching, a beloved comedy going strong in it’s seventeenth season, and a classic coming of age film ringing in another anniversary. Check out everything you need to know in streaming below!
Where To Watch Zorro: All Movies And Series Streaming Now
The main character in Johnston McCulley’s 1919 serialized novel, The Curse of Capistrano, Zorro, has made his mark (literally) on all kinds of public property, but perhaps most notably on the silver screen.
The ‘Honey Don’t’ Trailer Is Gay Christmas In July
Focus Features dropped the new trailer for their upcoming film starring Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley, Honey Don’t, and boy are we obsessed with the new avatars they are stepping into.
Just Finished ‘Squid Game’? Stream This Underrated Movie Starring The Front Man
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.
Netflix Rom-Com Roundup (July 2025 Edition)
Our Times (June) Nora and Héctor are married physicists living in Mexico city when they are transported 60 years into the future, from 1966 to 2025, by a lab experiment that doesn’t go according to plan.
This Show Is So, So, So Perfect To Fall Asleep To
Part of getting older is slowly turning into your parents, and for a lot of us in our 30s, that means starting to watch HGTV.