Oscar season is upon us, and with that comes the anxious need to check all the nominated films off your to-watch list ahead of the ceremony. In the time of quarantine, most of the year’s nominated films are available to stream, meaning you barely have to move from your couch, bed, or pillow fort to get a quality cinematic experience. Peruse the nominated features available … Continue reading How to Stream the 2021 Oscar Nominees

The 2021 Academy Award nominations have been unleashed upon the world, and like every year, people have strong feelings. Before we dive in, though, let’s make one thing clear: The Oscars are a remarkably flawed way to bestow value on good storytelling. Snubs and surprises don’t—or, at least, shouldn’t—designate much about the inherent quality of a film. What the Academy Awards are is a fascinating … Continue reading The Biggest Snubs and Surprises From the 2021 Academy Award Nominations

Since March of 2020, more than 2.5 million women have lost their jobs—including my sister-in-law, Christine. Along with so many others, her job in the hospitality industry evaporated overnight. “The government had no plans to deal with COVID or the financial hardship, and for six months I was unemployed,” Christine told me. “I’m fortunate to be back at work. And I’m grateful that we have … Continue reading Millions of Women Have Left the Workforce. Biden’s American Rescue Plan Could Bring Them Back.

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend of over four years, Joe Alwyn, didn’t attend the Grammys with Swift in person last night, but she was very much on his mind—and he wanted the public to know that. After Swift won her Album of the Year Grammy for folklore and thanked him in her speech, Alwyn signaled his support for her on her Instagram page. Swift shared a photo … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend Joe Alwyn Subtly Responded to Her Grammy Win and Speech to Him

Edward BerthelotGetty Images As workplaces and schools continue to open, a very real fear is starting to sink in: How on earth are we supposed to stop wearing sweatpants and transition into so-called “real” clothes? My solution: Don’t. After everything sweatpants have given me in the past year—comfort, mental stability, and a sense of safety and security swathed in no-judgement elasticity—why would I turn my … Continue reading 25 Sweatpants That Don’t Say ‘I’ve Given Up’