Scarlett Harris
New York Observer
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Gillian Flynn On Writing, Publishing and ‘The Centre’
Observer connects with the author who popularized the psychological suspense genre and triggered the 'unlikeable female character' debate. → Read More
Author Regan Penaluna Explains How to Think Like a Woman
In her debut book, Penaluna deftly tells the stories of four 17th and 18th century female philosophers, skillfully weaving their narratives into a rich exploration of her own experiences of patriarchy and sexism in academia. → Read More
'Poker Face' Review: The Best Date Night Show Of The Year Is A Throwback To Great TV
The best date night show of the year is here. Here's why Natasha Lyonne's 'Poker Face' is a throwback to great TV shows like 'Columbo.' → Read More
Welcome to Chippendales is Another Wannabe Prestige Drama That Ignores Its Female Characters
I’m left wondering what any of these shows have to say about the topics they profess to be about. → Read More
Five Years After #MeToo, Hollywood — & the Public — Continues To Believe Men
Just in time for the fifth anniversary of #MeToo, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Brad Pitt, was accused in recent court documents of physically assaulting ex-wife Angelina Jolie and two of their six children on a private plane in 2016. If Hollywood history is any indication, the A-lister could benefit from the same outpouring of positive treatment that Johnny Depp received following… → Read More
To evolve, Law & Order had to ax one of its long-running characters
Kelli Giddish’s character, Amanda Collins won’t appear on Law and Order: SVU season 24, when it premieres on Thursday September 21, or Law and Order: Criminal Intent. The choice was controversial, but helps NBC deal with a copaganda problem. → Read More
To evolve, Law & Order had to ax one of its long-running characters
Kelli Giddish’s character, Amanda Rollins won’t appear on Law and Order: SVU season 24, when it premieres on Thursday September 21, or Law and Order: Criminal Intent. The choice was controversial, but helps NBC deal with a copaganda problem. → Read More
Who Are True Crime TV Shows Really Helping?
From The Staircase to Inventing Anna, true stories on TV are on the rise and while they force us to face society's misdeeds, it's important to see who they are really helping. → Read More
The Lingering Impact of ‘Gone Girl,’ 10 Years Later
Ten years to the month that Gillian Flynn’s ‘Gone Girl’ was first published, the novel still looms over contemporary literature and the broader publishing industry → Read More
The Flight Attendant season 2 proves you can never have too many Kaley Cuocos
If you haven’t already, now is the time to get on board → Read More
Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Anti-Heroines Are So Frustrating
Amy Sherman-Palladino's anti-heroines are irreproachable and two-dimensional. → Read More
At least Kristen Bell’s Netflix crime thriller comedy thing is a well-studied spoof
Is Netflix’s Kristen Bell show, The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window, good? Read how it compares to The Woman in the Window before its Jan. 28 premiere. → Read More
Meredith Hagner on the Final Season of 'Search Party'
“I think Search Party has the potential to be a time capsule,” the actress says. → Read More
The power of jumpsuits on "Claws"
On TNT's crime comedy, Niecy Nash is Desna, who is as determined as she is dazzling – all while wearing a onesie → Read More
Black Mirror is the perfect 2021 Christmas watch
Black Mirror is a Christmas show at heart, thanks to timely (and dark) themes around holiday shopping and cookies, turns from Jon Hamm in White Christmas, and more. → Read More
It Took Two Whole Weeks to Create Catherine’s Coronation Dress for ‘The Great’ Season 2
Costume designer Sharon Long spoke with 'Cosmo' about the most complicated looks of 'The Great' season 2, working with Elle Fanning, and a potential season 3. → Read More
It Took Two Whole Weeks to Create Catherine’s Coronation Dress for ‘The Great’ Season 2
Costume designer Sharon Long spoke with 'Cosmo' about the most complicated looks of 'The Great' season 2, working with Elle Fanning, and a potential season 3. → Read More
Fresh Perspectives on Old Stories Explore Illness and Chronic Pain
Creatives of marginalized identities have always found ways to rework stories that are not representative of their experiences. A recent spate of books melding the classics with chronic pain and illness are no exception. → Read More
What “Heels” Gets Wrong About Professional Wrestling
The Starz series lacks a basic grasp of the world it's trying to portray. → Read More
Mrs. March Subverts the Dead Girl Muse Trope
‘Mrs. March’ by Virginia Feito takes on the perspective of a fictional wife of a famous crime novelist, exploring identity in marriage. → Read More