Michelle Jaworski

‘Cat Person’ doesn’t back down from the provocative threads at the center of the viral short story

Kristen Roupenian’s viral New Yorker short story, which, in some ways, functioned as a kind of pseudo-Rorschach test, was divisive almost from the minute it went online and sparked multiple rounds of discourse over several years. So it’s only fitting…

‘Magazine Dreams’ brings a powerhouse Jonathan Majors performance to the screen

Magazine Dreams kicks off with a fantasy: Posing for the cameras, which seem to love him, Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors) is on top of the world. The lighting is soft, the flashes don’t overwhelm him, and he is entirely in his element. Killian’s…

‘Run Rabbit Run’ is powered by a great Sarah Snook performance but doesn’t bring much else new to the table

The horror film follows the arrival of a mysterious white rabbit on a mother's doorstep. Run Rabbit Run is full of the kind of horror touchstones we’ve seen before: A family riddled with grief, a creepy young girl whose every line of dialogue raises…

‘The only correct way to end a friendship is to cut your fingers off until they leave you alone’: People are making fun of this TikTok on how to end a friendship

What was meant to be a suggestion for a specific situation was taken broadly. There is no right way to end a friendship with someone, but if people’s reactions to a clinical psychologist’s suggestion are any indication, there might be—at least on…

‘The Pale Blue Eye’ is one of the first intriguing movies of 2023

The real draw of 'The Pale Blue Eye' is Poe himself. Now Streaming is a weekly column that reviews and analyzes the latest streaming content for you and runs on Wednesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get this column a day…

Do we even need the Golden Globes anymore?

If you want a single clip to encapsulate the Golden Globe Awards—an event you may or may not have known occurred—on Tuesday night, look no further than Regina Hall accepting the award for best television actor—drama series on the behalf of Kevin…

‘I don’t think people like him can change’: A TikTok chef is getting called out for his past comments about Black women

For many, having a video of something you made go viral can turn into a real boon and get more people to discover what you do. But as one TikTok chef discovered, it also led to several people resurfacing years-old tweets and comments, many of which…

‘M3GAN’ is programmed for maximum chaos

M3GAN is far from the first killer doll movie to capture our attention, but it might be the funniest. It’s campy and self-aware from the very first scene, and you get the impression that the filmmakers are in on the joke. M3GAN is a horror flick…

‘Glass Onion’ got a more mixed reception on Netflix

Warning: This article contains some spoilers for Glass Onion. By several metrics, Glass Onion—Rian Johnson’s latest whodunit centered on Daniel Craig’s gentleman sleuth—is a hit for Netflix. But, as the film’s release on Netflix over the holiday…

The 10 best things we streamed in 2022

This year in review first appeared in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get content like this in your inbox everyday, subscribe here. The 10 Best Things We Streamed in 2022 Andor is something of a miracle in Star Wars IP parlance.…

‘Women Talking’ walks a delicate tightrope

Sarah Polley's film offers a nuanced look at rape culture. Women Talking more than lives up to its name. Over the film’s 104-minute runtime, we watch a group of women and girls from a few of the families—who’ve been repeatedly drugged and raped by…

What happens when your favorite TV show gets canceled?

'The idea that I could never rewatch a show that acts as a home for me is terrifying.' I’m still watching that When it comes to saving shows from cancellation, connoisseurs of TV history or fandom stalwarts are familiar with the greatest hits. They…

The ‘Avatar’ discourse is repeating itself with the sequel’s debut

It’s taken hold of both the box office and the internet. Now Streaming is a weekly column that reviews and analyzes the latest streaming content for you and runs on Wednesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get this column a…

‘Decision to Leave’ is a sweater movie

An under-appreciated aspect of Park Chan-wook's latest film. Warning: This article contains some spoilers for Decision to Leave. How many movie sweaters does it take to make it a sweater movie? In some cases, you only need one for it to make an…

‘Westworld’ is among the shows being pulled off HBO Max

HBO may have canceled Westworld—the cerebral sci-fi drama from Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy—last month after four seasons (nixing a planned fifth and final season), but cancelation isn’t the only death knell being delivered to the series, one that has…

Some of Netflix’s all-time biggest TV hits got Golden Globe nominations

One show received four nominations while the other got two. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced its nominations for the 2023 Golden Globes on Monday. And along with some surprises and the usual criticism about the lack of female…

James Gunn responds to report that DC Studios rejected ‘Wonder Woman’ treatment, not going forward with ‘Man of Steel’ sequel

'Although this first month at DC has been fruitful, building the next ten years of story takes time & we’re still just beginning.' Warner Bros. Discovery has been through its fair share of shakeups this year with canceled films and shows and…

Netflix’s ‘Pinocchio’ embodies the best of animation

It’s not your childhood Pinocchio. Now Streaming is a weekly column that reviews and analyzes the latest streaming content for you and runs on Wednesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get this column a day before we publish…

Netflix’s ‘Sr.’ is a personal (albeit unfocused) view into a beloved counterculture director

A loving portrait of a father spearheaded by his famous son. In a way, a lot of celebrity documentaries can sometimes be a bit of a farce: Amid the vulnerabilities unveiled in the deep dive of a creative’s long and often complicated life, there’s…

Review: ‘Willow’ introduces us to a new generation–and a new threat

The Disney+ series takes place years after the original film. Warning: This review contains minor spoilers for Willow. Out of all the major sci-fi/fantasy properties that had their heyday in the ’80s getting a second go-around via a legacyquel…