Some years ago, a friend of mine became a mistress to an Oscar-nominated director. She confided that he did not treat her very well. She also confided that his wife knew everything, and was being...
It feels strange to start a new year off with a paean to a horror movie, but one of my resolutions for 2025 is to honor that which has, in my mind, been drastically overlooked. Just kidding, I...
It’s my staunch belief that Christmas movies are supposed to be insane. That’s because the season itself is insane, dark and cold, and lit up by lights that make you feel nostalgic for moments...
Having spent a total of six years living in DC and the metro area, I have often argued that our nation’s capital is severely underrated. This argument is met with groans and screams — mostly from...
If you’ve followed this column for some time, you know I’m somewhat of an Apple TV+ hoe (to use a politically correct term). Apple TV+ may not have the numbers, but there is something to be said...
I’m having a hard time writing this column in the glare of the presidential election and the revelation that a dear friend has passed away (it happened a while ago, across the Pond, and I wasn’t...
With the behemoth that is Netflix in our lives, it can be easy to forget that Apple TV+ makes some amazing television. I am one of many people who is eagerly awaiting the return of Severance, for...
Love Is Blind is horrifying. Of course I can’t stop watching it. If you’re familiar with my writing, you know I often like to point out that certain shows coded as “guilty pleasures” are...
A lot of cultural trends are no fun at all, but the older woman/younger man trend, as showcased in this year’s A Family Affair and The Idea of You is actually pretty fun to talk about. Both of...
True crime series like Netflix’s Worst Roommate Ever and Worst Ex Ever seem exploitative on the surface. I mean, just look at the titles! Obviously, they’re meant to appeal to the lowest common...
