Conversations with Friends
A captivating adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestseller, Conversations with Friends takes you deep into in the agony and ecstasy of a secretive affair as well as an open relationship, and forces you to ask the big questions.
Your Quick Guide to the 2022 Oscars – Presenters, Performers, Predictions & Takeaways
Your quick guide to the 2022 Academy Awards, including the presenters, performances, streaming options, and takeaways from this year’s most talked about nominees.
Transport Me: Ten Irish Gems to Watch on St. Patrick’s Day
Don’t feel like partying in a crowded bar on St. Patrick’s Day? Stay home and pay tribute to Irish culture with these movies and shows.
Understanding Russia & Ukraine: What to Watch for Context
The best films and series to watch for a deeper understanding of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the historical events that led up to the current conflict.
Your Valentine’s Day Streaming Date
So, you’re single this V-day, and debating whether to hit up the apps for a good distraction. Now, you could go on Tinder and swipe your heart — and $500,000 — away to some swindler. Or you could save yourself some trouble and cozy up with some of the best characters across the streamers this
The Shows and Movies We’re Looking forward to in 2022
We asked some of our contributors about their most anticipated shows of 2022. Read on for their picks, and feel free to add your own.
Amanpour: Sex and Love Around the World
A fun and fascinating look at cross-cultural sexual mores and how they’re changing, Sex and Love Around the World will definitely spark conversation, if not something more.
Reality vs Fiction: The True Stories Behind Succession’s Finale & What it Predicts
Over a week after its third season finale, Succession is still the subject of articles and social media conversations. And you might find yourself asking: How has a series full of double-crossing family members and sociopathic billionaires captured so much attention…for months? Succession can be gripping, for one, a jolting clash of piercing satire, masterfully
Last Chance for Cyber Monday Streaming Deals
So many streaming services, so many Cyber Monday deals. But which of these streamers have enough of the shows and movies you will actually watch? And how much will you really save?
This is Pop
The many diverse facets of popular music presented in This is Pop make it enjoyable viewing for music lovers and historians alike.
Will All My Children Ever Return to ABC? Fans Remain Hopeful
Sometimes, I go back to Pine Valley. I can smell the perfumes, floral and feminine, as I walk through Lacey’s Department Store. I can hear the rhythmic thumping of techno coming from ConFusion Night Club. I can taste the flaky and decadent banana pancakes at BJ’s. And through it all, I see the faces of
Sex and Lucía
A cinephile’s choice for a Netflix and Chill night, Sex and Lucia is a steamy and intoxicating portrait of two lovers … and their other lovers … that explores the blurry lines between reality and imagination, love and lust, tragedy and obsession.
My Neighbor Totoro
A joyful, enchanting classic, My Neighbor Tortoro is the rare film that can captivate all ages, from young kids to their parents and grandparents.
Hacks
“When you share a sense of humor with someone, you make each other better.” This fascinating comedy spans the generational divide to tell the story of an unlikely partnership between two very funny women.
Moonstruck
Warm and comforting, Moonstruck feels like spending time with people you love. It does exactly what you want a movie like this to do, which is to warm your heart, make you laugh, and feel a little wistful. It’s perfect.
What to Watch on Streaming this Fourth of July Weekend
Where and when to stream Fourth of July blockbuster movies, fireworks, and music performances – from Jonas Brothers to Coldplay to Black Pumas to Gladys Knight.
The Best of What’s New on Netflix, HBO Max and More to Stream in July 2021
You may have read The Watercooler’s previous monthly roundups of the best new titles on Netflix and the best new titles on the rest of the major streaming services. This month, we’re doing something a little different. Read on for more about what we recommend to stream in July. Our goal has always been to
Loki Episode 4 Recap: “The Nexus Event”
In our latest Loki episode breakdown we examine the questions of what the big Nexus Event was and who the real power behind the TVA might be.
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy is a wildly imaginative take on the superhero genre, but it works mainly because of the strong characters and dysfunctional family at its core.
Rutherford Falls
Rutherford Falls is a clever and sweet satire similar to Michael Schur’s other half-hour comedies. Like Parks and Recreation and The Good Place, it’s surprisingly deep and deserves just as much attention.
Cha Cha Real Smooth
Cha Cha Real Smooth is a sweet, intimate antidote to all the noisy summer blockbusters out there. Filmmaker Cooper Raiff proves he’s someone to keep a close eye on.
The 10 Best Episodes of Love, Death + Robots
Netflix’s animated anthology Love, Death + Robots includes so many worthwhile episodes, but these 10 are a great place to start.
We are Lady Parts
This is a funny, endearing, fresh show that demonstrates what proper representation looks like.
Why I’m Watching Ms. Marvel and You Should Too
Ms. Marvel delivers the representation Muslims finally deserve. And you don’t have to be Muslim to appreciate it.
Fire Island
Fire Island is one of the best gay films released in recent memory. It’s funny, it’s romantic, and it is beautifully written, acted, and directed. It may not win Oscars–comedies rarely do; gay films more rarely still–but it is an instant classic that critics and audiences will be citing for years.