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The original The Kissing Booth is rumored to be the most re-watched movie on Netflix—undeniably a huge success for the streaming giant’s first foray into romantic comedies. Old and new fans alike can now move on to The Kissing Booth 2, and while it’s...
Netflix ‘Unorthodox’ Creator Anna Winger Talks Self-Discovery
Netflix’s Unorthodox focuses on an unusual female protagonist, Esther “Esty” Shapiro, played by recent Emmy® nominee Shira Haas. Esty’s world is a place where women are still valued most for their ability to reproduce and are expected to treat their ...
5 Screenwriting Takeaways from Hulu's 'Normal People'
There is no doubt that American entertainment has long failed its audience in the intimacy department. Violence, no problem, you’ll probably get a PG-13 rating, but anything beyond a kiss and you’re looking at a hard R. This has often caused intimacy...
5 Takeaways: The Psychological Thriller ‘She Dies Tomorrow’
Perhaps the only way to describe She Dies Tomorrow is psychological thriller meets an ode to anxiety and short-lived relationships. While granted the film was made before we’d ever heard of the horror-inducing virus COVID-19, the film could’ve been m...
5 Takeaways from Hulu's 'Ramy'
Viewers watching season two of Ramy (co-written and played by Ramy Youssef) will note the writers have set aside his hilarious quest for love for a much deeper, philosophical quest. As the title character tells Sheikh Malik, played beautifully by Mah...
The Current Occupant' Poses Thought-Provoking Questions, But Offers No Answers
The Current Occupant has a huge hook: it’s a movie about a man in an insane asylum who believes he’s President of the United States. It plays on internet conspiracy theories right and left, not to mention the merits of the 25th amendment—and what wou...
5 Takeaways from Hulu's 'The Great'
The Great is the study of a patriarchal, fascist, arrogant and clueless leader, Peter III of Russia. It’s also the story of a rebellious and disillusioned bride that thought her union would bring her true love, but instead brings her nothing but grie...
5 Takeaways from Hulu's 'Palm Springs'
Palm Springs is absolutely the kind of film that you should go into blind. It’s a delight knowing nothing about it and being pleasantly surprised at every turn. So, if you’ve already seen it, this article is for you, because there will indeed be spoi...
5 Takeaways: The Babysitters-Club on Netflix
While 2020 has been unexpected, to put it kindly, sometimes wholesome content comes along that feels like the balm we all need. The Baby-Sitters Club is exactly that. If you are a woman of a certain age, it’s likely you devoured the original book ser...