Laurie Ulster
Star Trek: Lower Decks
An action-packed sci-fi comedy set in a Star Trek universe that it both reveres and lovingly mocks.
Why Star Trek: Picard Works Better as a Binge
To understand the power of the Star Trek franchise, binge watch Picard. The time is right.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, a Musical About Grief, Is Perfect for Our Time
At its heart, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is a musical about navigating grief. Because of that, it makes a beeline through the clutter of my thoughts and reaches straight into my heart.
Laurie Ulster
Emmy Watch: How PEN15 Elevates the Awkward Teen Comedy
In all its embarrassing glory and inadvertent hilarity, PEN15 shows us what it is to be a teenager—specifically a teenage girl–and reminds us that those days are not so far behind us.
The Best New Shows to Stream in August 2021
This month is unusually light on marquee new streaming shows, but there are still some gems in the mix. We’ve picked out five that will be worth your time. And in an unusual twist, three of those five are on Hulu. We see you, Hulu! You’re crushing it this month! We also have the latest
FBoy Island
A fresh and fun twist on the dating show genre that is definitely created from the female point of view. Set in the stunning Cayman Islands, with 24 gorgeous men, it says the quiet parts out loud and doesn’t take itself too seriously, so you don’t have to either. Get the girls together and play
Nevertheless
A racy, seductive drama that defies K-drama tropes, Nevertheless is about a friends-with-benefits relationship that explores all of the confusion, lust, insecurity and pain of college-age relationships. Watch this one with a crush and cocktail.
She’s Gotta Have It
Free-spirited artist Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) juggles three lovers while trying to stay true to herself in this sexy comedy-drama series that brings a timely update to Spike Lee’s 1986 film. A hidden gem that ran from 2017-2019, it’s waiting to be rediscovered on Netflix.
My Unorthodox Life
Julia Haart is one of the biggest names in fashion and modeling, but it’s her ultra-Orthodox Jewish past and conflicted family that provides the drama for this reality series.
Too Hot to Handle
If the summer heat is cooking your brain, finish it off by throwing it on the grill that is Too Hot to Handle. There’s an all new season to binge, and you’ll only regret it if you actually feel guilt from your guilty pleasures.
The Evolution of The Rock & His Khakis
In honor of the upcoming Jungle Cruise film, we present a list of some of the best films where The Rock rocks his signature khaki look.
Summertime
Take yourself on a vicarious vacation to Italy’s Adriatic coast and disappear into this streaming equivalent of a beach read. It will lull you in as much by the summer romances as by the lapping waves, rich-hued cinematography, and Italian classics soundtrack.
Emmy Watch: How PEN15 Elevates the Awkward Teen Comedy
In all its embarrassing glory and inadvertent hilarity, PEN15 shows us what it is to be a teenager—specifically a teenage girl–and reminds us that those days are not so far behind us.
The Best New Shows to Stream in August 2021
This month is unusually light on marquee new streaming shows, but there are still some gems in the mix. We’ve picked out five that will be worth your time. And in an unusual twist, three of those five are on Hulu. We see you, Hulu! You’re crushing it this month! We also have the latest
FBoy Island
A fresh and fun twist on the dating show genre that is definitely created from the female point of view. Set in the stunning Cayman Islands, with 24 gorgeous men, it says the quiet parts out loud and doesn’t take itself too seriously, so you don’t have to either. Get the girls together and play
Nevertheless
A racy, seductive drama that defies K-drama tropes, Nevertheless is about a friends-with-benefits relationship that explores all of the confusion, lust, insecurity and pain of college-age relationships. Watch this one with a crush and cocktail.
She’s Gotta Have It
Free-spirited artist Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) juggles three lovers while trying to stay true to herself in this sexy comedy-drama series that brings a timely update to Spike Lee’s 1986 film. A hidden gem that ran from 2017-2019, it’s waiting to be rediscovered on Netflix.
My Unorthodox Life
Julia Haart is one of the biggest names in fashion and modeling, but it’s her ultra-Orthodox Jewish past and conflicted family that provides the drama for this reality series.
Too Hot to Handle
If the summer heat is cooking your brain, finish it off by throwing it on the grill that is Too Hot to Handle. There’s an all new season to binge, and you’ll only regret it if you actually feel guilt from your guilty pleasures.
The Evolution of The Rock & His Khakis
In honor of the upcoming Jungle Cruise film, we present a list of some of the best films where The Rock rocks his signature khaki look.
Summertime
Take yourself on a vicarious vacation to Italy’s Adriatic coast and disappear into this streaming equivalent of a beach read. It will lull you in as much by the summer romances as by the lapping waves, rich-hued cinematography, and Italian classics soundtrack.