A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy reveals the five phrases (and their variations) you should look out for if you suspect you may be dating a narcissist. “My ex was crazy.” When someone tells you their ex was crazy, hit pause. Your next question, even if just voiced mentally, should be, “What drove them there?” Although there...

In 2014, X-Men: Days of Future Past executed the time-travel and multiverse madness before any other comic book movie could–and showed how it’s an effective way to solve canonical problems. On May 23, 2014, X-Men: Days of Future Past flexed its way into theaters. By the end of its theatrical run, it became the highest-grossing X-Men film (not named...

Some lessons are timeless. There’s something so timelessly awesome about 13 Going on 30. Despite it coming out over 20 years ago, even new fans are loving Jennifer Garner’s Big-esque storyline. Maybe it’s the so-bad-it’s-good 80’s fashion sprinkled throughout. Perhaps it’s the idea of swapping bodies with your future self. Or it’s everyone’s Marvel...

Who doesn’t love a good mystery every now and again? Forcing audiences to pop on their thinking caps and pay close attention, mystery films have the ability to challenge casual viewers in a way few movie genres can. Presenting taut central mysteries, these movies have a way of defying preconceived expectations about where the narrative might be headed,...

When it comes to sci-fi, HBO reigns supreme. HBO’s addictive alternate worlds–like the fantasy realms of Game of Thrones and the vampire-filled bayous of True Blood–have become staples in pop culture.  Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, many of its sci-fi series have earned Golden Globes, Emmys, and other major awards for their outstanding production...

When it comes to love, emotional maturity matters a lot. In fact, research has even shown that emotional maturity plays a huge role in the quality and health of relationships because it helps couples navigate conflict resolution as well as creates security within a relationship. And because emotional maturity is so crucial for loving, secure partnerships,...