Sebastian Stan, in a moment of advocacy and sensitivity, took a firm stand at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for his new film — A Different Man — and corrected a reporter who used the word “beast” to describe a character with facial disfigurement. The Aaron Schimberg-directed psychological thriller, A Different Man, tells the … Read more

We tend to think that childhood sucks when we’re little. We can’t wait to grow up and be like adults. Then we’ll be able to watch whatever we want on TV, buy whatever snacks we want, and go out without telling anyone and without a curfew. That’s why they say that youth is wasted on … Read more

Listen to any set by a stand-up comedian and there is almost guaranteed to be a bit about love and relationships, from awkward blind dates to the quirks we experience living together and even the heartache there is something unifying about the bittersweet humor of romantic partnerships. While we all enjoy a good observational joke, … Read more

Working in the food service industry can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. When you’re dealing with other human beings all day, every day, you soak up a lot of their emotions. It would be perfect if every customer was kind, caring, and polite. Alas! We do not live in an ideal world. … Read more

It’s arguably safe to say that everyone has secrets, no matter how big or small. And they’re secrets for a reason, as people might not want those around them to know what it is that they feel, know, or have experienced. Yet for some reason, disclosing secrets to individuals they don’t know might not be … Read more

When we watch films, we know that we’re not seeing real life. We can suspend our disbelief to accept that bullet holes won’t zoom through car doors and humans can simply brush off brutal injuries and continue along with their days. But just because movies aren’t real life doesn’t mean they should be riddled with … Read more

It feels good welcoming your family to stay at your house for the holiday season. Your home looks fuller, you don’t feel alone and people don’t need to pay for hotels and, in exchange, usually help with the household chores. However, sometimes having family staying at your house for a longer period of time may … Read more

Every relationship has its ups and downs. But no matter what, boundaries are vital. Without them, it’s hard to ensure both partners treat each other with the respect and kindness they deserve. But sometimes, a partner’s behavior forces you to reevaluate everything you think you know about them. Redditor u/outsidelookingin987 recently went viral after asking … Read more

History gets a bad reputation, mostly due to stuffy teachers and dense, bland textbooks. In reality, no pun intended, it’s a gold mine of interesting facts, fascinating personalities, and stories that can rival Hollywood. Screenwriters have tapped into real events for a long time, so it’s no surprise that meme creators have started to do … Read more

We could all stand to be a bit kinder to others in our daily lives. Just because you don’t see someone suffering in an obvious way doesn’t mean that they aren’t in pain. And though it’s natural to make quick judgments about others, we should also strive to get to know people’s stories, who they … Read more