Taneasha White, Author at The Watercooler

Taneasha White

Taneasha White is a Black, Queer writer with a love for both words and community. Taneasha is the founding editor of UnSung Literary Magazine, and you can find some of her written work in VeryWell, Prism, Rewire.News, and more.

Judas and The Black Messiah: How Impactful Work Still Leaves Black Youth Behind

It’s nominated for six Oscars, just earned a BAFTA for star Daniel Kaluuya’s performance, and made history as the first film with an entirely Black team of producers to earn a Best Picture nomination from the Academy. But is the history depicted in Judas and the Black Messiah a completely reliable picture? Directed by Shaka

When Masculinity Meets Trauma: How Art Mirrors Life in Da 5 Bloods

The prevalent overarching themes of PTSD and harmful masculinity are interwoven very closely in Spike Lee’s latest project, mirroring star Chadwick Boseman’s secret fight with cancer while making the movie.

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Where to Watch the 2022 Emmy Nominees

Have you seen all 2022 Emmy award nominees yet? We’ll tell you where to find the major contenders so you can add them to your watch list.

Watercooler Interview: Dominic Monaghan on Moonhaven, Lightsabers vs. Rings of Power, and What He’s Watching

Moonhaven star Dominic Monaghan talks about his new sci-fi series on AMC+, why you should watch it, and why he wants to play a villain.

Everything You Need to Know Before Thor: Love and Thunder

With Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters we thought you could use a Watercooler Guide to all the Thor that’s come before.

Love & Gelato

Love & Gelato is pretty corny but it’s the exact kind of sweetly innocent cupfection that will melt in your mouth. What’s more, the film offers a slightly more authentic ending than the average rom-com fare.

The Princess

The Princess is an unexpected, action-filled fairytale that pays tribute to the martial-arts genre centered around a tough heroine worth cheering for.

What to Watch This Weekend: July 1-4

Our weekly streaming picks for the weekend of July 1 should keep you entertained over the holiday weekend in between the fireworks.

The Best New Movies and TV Shows to Stream in July 2022

We’ve got lots of family-friendly viewing options this July, plus some great choices for date night and one very adult reality series.

Becoming Elizabeth

Becoming Elizabeth goes beyond mere court intrigue and makes a testimony to the influence of the powerful over the powerless. It’s assisted majorly by an eager and incredibly telling arrangement of sounds that stitches the lofty narrative together. In short, it’s a bold entry in the arena of historical dramas.

The Bear

The Bear is a fast-tempo character study set behind the scenes of a family-run Chicago restaurant. It invites you in to pull up a chair and watch the drama unfold, but never lets you get too comfortable.

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What to Watch This Weekend: August 12th-14th

The Watercooler Picks for the weekend of August 12th-14th are all based on true stories or historical events, and there’s one for every mood and co-viewer.

A League of Their Own (2022)

A fun, heartfelt, and inclusive take on America’s favorite pastime, the new A League of Their Own series is also a history lesson that makes for a great cross-generational watch.

Prey

An action-packed gory callback to its original film, Predator, Prey brings a fresh point of view and historical setting to the story. It builds slowly to develop character backstories but crescendos in an epic battle that will keep you glued to the screen — and rooting for the unlikely protagonist.