Elena Nicolaou's Recent Articles

Imagine a world without Fox News (or, perhaps just think of the world before Fox News was founded in 1996). The Loudest Voice, a seven-part mini-series

by Elena Nicolaou

Movies

The Best Coming-Of-Age Movies

Growing up is hard to do. Before "adulting" — that is, clumsily impersonating our role models and pretending we have our lives together — became a

by Hunter Harris

Music

These Are The Best Karaoke Songs Of All Time

I don't get to sing karaoke often — less than once a month, for sure. But I still have a karaoke playlist on my phone that I frequently add new songs

by Meghan De Maria

Movies

The Best Movies To Watch On Netflix In July 2019

Quick, pick a movie off your cinematic bucket list. You know — the movie that you're sort of embarrassed you haven't seen yet. Why haven't you checked

by Elena Nicolaou

Movies

The Best Indie Movies You Might Have Missed

We all have that feeling once in a while — you realize there was a lot of pop culture you totally meant to experience but just didn't have time for. You

by Molly Horan

TV Shows

Luke Parker Is The New Chad Johnson — But Even Worse

"I always warn girls, stay away from the nice guys," Chad Johnson declares in the second episode of JoJo Fletcher’s season of The Bachelorette in 2016.

by Elena Nicolaou

Books & Art

With Evvie Drake Starts Over, Linda Holmes Jumps From Cr...

I couldn't finish Linda Holmes' debut novel Evvie Drake Starts Over, out June 25. Rather, I wouldn't finish it. When the time came for the final chapter,

by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows

What's The Deal With Commander Lawrence's Wife In T...

Commander Joseph Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) is the principle enigma of this season of The Handmaid's Tale. In her new post at Lawrence's cluttered

by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: A Se...
Let the tug-of-war for Baby Nichole’s fate begins. June (Elisabeth Moss) set the battle in motion by successfully smuggling Nichole out of Gilead —
by Elena Nicolaou

Movies
Dive Into The Best Summer Movies On Netflix
Is actual summer ever as fun as movie summer? Take the recent Netflix movie The Last Summer, created as an ode to the idea of summer. Griffin (K.J. Apa),
by Elena Nicolaou

Movies
Sex On The Beach Movie Scenes To Copy This Summer
Next time you’re caught in a thunderstorm and feel the urge to make out with someone, blame the movies. We can thank pop culture for molding certain
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
What Happened To Perry's Brother In Big Little Lies...
Perry Wright (Alexander Skarsgard) may have died in the season 1 finale of Big Little Lies, but his presence lingers in season 2. Perry appears in
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
Grand Hotel Is Actually An International Phenomenon & Th...
Much of the world has already seen Gran Hotel, or some version of it. The sumptuous Spanish show, which ran from 2011 to 2013, has been broadcast in the
by Elena Nicolaou

Books & Art
How To Write A Book On Your Phone & Get 1 Billion Readers & A Mov...
The future of entertainment will be written by young women on their phones. And the future is already here. In 2015, 23-year-old Anna Todd typed the
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
Are Our Dads Watching "Dad Shows?"
Preacher. Bosch. Goliath. Longmire. Often, I'll pass an advertisement for a show with an unfamiliar one-word, macho-sounding title and assume it's a
by Elena Nicolaou

Best of Netflix
Why Aren't You Watching These Netflix Hidden Gems Yet?
Remember the feeling of flipping through channels aimlessly, and not landing on anything interesting enough to stop scrolling? Two hundred channels, and
by Elena Nicolaou

Movies
32 TV & Movie Quotes That Are SO You & Your BFF
Is there anything in life better than a best friend? Actually, yes: a best friend forever. BFFs have a special relationship that is unlike regular
by Carolyn L. Todd

Pop Culture
These Podcasts Will Satisfy Your Craving For Making A Murdere...
It's no secret that true crime has an indelible place in the pop culture canon. The success of shows like The People Vs. O.J. Simpson and Making A Murder
by Rebecca Farley

Podcasts
The Brand-New Podcasts Of 2019 We Can't Wait To Listen To
Hear us out: Podcasts are the new TV shows. I spend more time talking to my friends about the podcasts we're listening to – most recently, The Dropout
by Elena Nicolaou

Movies
These Terrifying Movies Will Ruin Your Beach Vacation
The Little Mermaid would have you believe the ocean floor is a nonstop party, where crabs sing and fish play the clarinet. Unfortunately, nature's not as
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
Meet Jessica Jones' New Assistant — You're Going To Lik...
Unfortunately for those of us who believe Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) is the best superhero in the Marvel Universe, The Incredible Jessica Jones is
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
Meet The Cast Of The Most Modern Real World Yet
On June 13 at 12pm, we'll meet the cast of the latest season of MTV's Real World. The 33rd season includes a DACA dreamer and teen mom, a Black pansexual
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
The True Story That Inspired City On A Hill
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are the patron saints of pop culture about Boston. With their new show City on a Hill, premiering on Showtime on June 16,
by Elena Nicolaou

Movies
A Shout-Out To The Greatest Single Dads In Cinema History
I bet I know who you’re expecting to see on this roundup of devoted fathers. Robin Williams, clad in a dowdy dress, prancing around with a British
by Elena Nicolaou

Shatterbox
The Best (& Worst) Coming Out Scenes In Pop Culture History
There's nothing like snuggling up on the couch, turning on the TV, and briefly delving into the lives of others. Through forging strong relationships with
by Elena Nicolaou

TV Shows
We Figured Out Commander Lawrence, The Handmaid's Tale&#...
Here's a near complete list of everything we know about Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford), the principal enigma of season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale.
by Elena Nicolaou

Books & Art
The Books To Get Your Dad If You’re Stumped For A Father’s Day Gift
Every year, I ask my dad what he wants for Father's Day. Every year, he says, "Don't get me anything." And one of the nuggets of wisdom I've accrued over
by Elena Nicolaou