Sirena He
Sirena He is an editorial assistant and writer who focuses on media and culture. She is a lover of horror films and believes in the healing power of storytelling.
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16 Best Summer Cocktails for a Hot Weather Buzz
Don't let the heat wave get you down, mix up one of these summertime cocktails and cool off.
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MaXXXine Gives Us the Last Final Girl We’ll Ever Need
Ti West weaves a dark fairy tale out of 1980s Hollywood, but Maxine Minx is no damsel in distress.
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The 40 Funniest Scary Movies Ever Made
Mix a little bit of terror with a touch of humor and you end up with a cathartic horror comedy like no other.
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The Best Canned Cocktails 2024
The good news is you don’t need to raise a finger to enjoy these, except for the one you use to pop the tab.
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Two Decades Later, Spider-Man 2 Can Still Save Us
Now more than ever, we’re desperately in need of Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi’s vision of humanity.
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The 13 Best Summer Horror Movies
Jaws. (Obviously.) Midsommar. (Now you’re thinking.)
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How to Watch All the ‘Resident Evil’ Movies in Order
Let’s revisit the campy series that produced seven films—and reminiscence about how kick-ass the 2000s were.
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The 15 Best TV Series to Watch During AAPI Heritage Month
Including (but certainly not limited to) Shōgun, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and The Sympathizer.
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25 Essential Books About the Asian American Experience
Entertain and enlighten yourself with these powerful books.
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How to Get Into Sotol
People have been drinking sotol, a cousin of mezcal, for centuries. Isn’t it about time you did, too?
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with These 17 Films
Fire up any of these classics—from Past Lives to Rush Hour—and explore all the different aspects of AAPI identity.
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Nick Offerman Has a Caribbean Adventure with Lagavulin
The self-described quiet adventurer talks about romantic Caribbean memories that inspired his new Scotch and his one condition to run for president.
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10 Best Shows Like ‘Shōgun’ to Watch Next
Bad news: The FX series will likely never see a second season. Good news: We found plenty of dramas to fill the hole in your heart.
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The 13 Best Hiroyuki Sanada Film and TV Roles
Shōgun is almost over, but Sanada has starred in plenty of stellar movies and TV shows that are worth your time.
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The Best Horror Movies of 2024 (So Far)
From Lisa Frankenstein to Late Night with the Devil, the genre’s boom times are still going strong.
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The 35 Best Shows on Hulu
You can find series that are iconic (Law & Order: SVU), hilarious (What We Do in the Shadows), and heartwarming (Abbott Elementary), all in one place.
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The 25 Best A24 Movies, Ranked
With the dust settled on awards season, we took on the impossible task of ranking the studio’s best outings, including Uncut Gems, Moonlight, and Past Lives.
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We Know You're Ready to Stream Poor Things
The arthouse hit just won four Academy Awards.
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Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Episode 6: How Vito Schnabel Brought Rick to Life
In episode 6 of Feud, Vito Schnabel plays Capote's new lover, Rick. The actor opened up about how he prepared for the role—by retreading experiences from his New York City upbringing.
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20 Oscar-Winning Movies You Can Stream on Netflix Right Now
What's a better stamp of excellence than an Academy Award?
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Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: Was Truman Capote Really Friends With James Baldwin?
The two literary icons had a feud of their own, and a deep respect for one another.
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True Detective Night Country: We Asked a Psychologist About the Series
Trust us: We asked the right questions.
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10 Shows and Movies to Watch After 'True Detective Night Country'
Missing Ennis, Jodie Foster, and the hopelessness of eternal night? We have just the watchlist for you.
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The 20 Best Romantic Comedies On Netflix
These movies simultaneously pull at your heartstrings and poke at your funny bone.
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The Best Bars to Celebrate Lunar New Year in New York City
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with these specialty cocktails.
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True Detective: Night Country Theories Roundup
Including: a McConaughey cameo, mass psychosis, and the Ferris Bueller explanation you've been looking for.
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The Best Memes of 2024 (So Far)
Pass me the Josh at the Bass Pro Shops closest to you, where I just fought someone for a Stanley cup.
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'True Detective: Night Country' Confirmed the Travis Cohle Fan Theory
Let's talk about the Cohle family.
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Jodie Foster Was Almost Part of the 'Star Wars' Universe
Foster confirmed that she was previously offered the role of Princess Leia.
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11 James Wan Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best
The auteur has taken a crack at a wide range of genres—delivering hits like Saw and Furious 7—but which film outranks them all?
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The Best Memes of 2023
It's the most wonderful time of the year—when we count down our favorite memes.
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Ottessa Moshfegh Hits the Big Screen
The author (and now screenwriter) explains how she translated Eileen, her heady breakout novel, into a tense thriller.