Bustle • August 17 2020

Paula Pell Couldn't Find Roles For Women Like Her — Now, She's Writing Them

In Bustle’s Q&A series 28, successful women describe exactly what their lives looked like when they were 28 — what they wore, where they worked, what stressed them out most, and what, if anything, they would do differently. This time, Mapleworth Murders star Paula Pell reflects on her struggles with body image and breaking into comedy.

Just like her Jessica Fletcher-esque protagonist Abigail in Quibi's Mapleworth Murders, Paula Pell has several cats and dogs — seven, to be exact. "They're all v

Bustle • May 27 2020

'The Great's Accents Are British Instead Of Russian. Here's Why It Works.

Tony McNamara's new Hulu series The Great depicts Russian emperor Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) and his wife, Catherine-the-soon-to-be-Great (Elle Fanning). The series takes place in 1700s Russia, though it features American and British actors, who ostensibly don't know Russian (not to mention French, which was popular among Russian aristocrats at that time, as well). But instead of speaking in Russian accents — or American ones, as the show is an American production — the characters in The Great s

Bustle • October 25 2019

The 16 Best 'Good Place' Torture Methods, From Butthole Spiders To Dank Memes

Shawn (Marc Evan Jackson) and the rest of the demons on The Good Place are only passionate about two things: Axe body spray and torturing humans. As is evidenced with DemonCon in Season 4, Episode 5, they're always trying to think of new and innovative ways to make the humans miserable. But often, The Good Place's best torture methods are also the most hellishly mundane.

This is likely — and ironically — inspired by the very subjects of their torment. When Team Cockroach visits the Bad Place in

Bustle • October 1 2019

5 TV Horror Writers On Creating Scares For The Small Screen

Like a virus, horror has jumped from one host to the next: from a tradition of storytelling to the stage to books to movies and to television. And as the format has evolved, so has the genre. With audiences turning to scary shows they can watch at home, episodic horror has become more and more popular. And with streaming capabilities, fans are consuming these series in marathon mode, which affects how the writers behind them structure each season's narrative. Bustle recently spoke with writers f

Bustle • April 12 2019

'Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina' Star Michelle Gomez Makes Going Bad Look Like A Blast

Michelle Gomez just wants to dance. Browse the actor's Instagram, and you'll see countless videos of her shimmying, shaking, and even rolling on the ground, whether there's music or not. She suggests that we dance during our conversation, and moves expertly to the music (it's Big Shaq’s viral hit "Man's Not Hot," to which she knows all the words) during her photoshoot, too. It's an impressive combination of comedic energy, self-assuredness, and general goofery that only Chilling Adventures of Sa

Bustle • April 2 2019

35 Unforgettable 'ER' Moments, From Helicopter Tragedies To Exploding Ambulances

Before Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, or House, there was ER, the original powerhouse medical drama. The show premiered on September 19, 1994 on NBC and ran for 15 seasons — some of which were great, and some of which were less than stellar. This April marks 10 years since the ER series finale, but while the wildest things that happened on ER may seen vanilla by today's standards, there's no question that there were some seriously chaotic goings on at Chicago's own County General.

Over its 15-year run

Bustle • March 15 2019

The 22 Most Ridiculous Things That Ever Happened On 'Riverdale,' From Betty's Strip Tease To Archie's Juvie Stint

Every week, Riverdale seems to introduce an even wilder storyline. Before the CW show premiered in January 2017, there was skepticism about how a show based on the wholesome Archie comics, but dark, would work. Surprisingly well, as it turns out! That doesn't mean there aren't crazy plot holes, insane names, bonkers storylines, and questionable resolutions, but the most ridiculous things that have happened on Riverdale often just leave fans wanting more. With every insane thing that's already ha

Bustle • March 6 2019

'You're The Worst' Star Kether Donohue Takes On The Bustle Booth

When celebrities hang out with Bustle writers, we want to give them the chance to leave their mark. Literally. So we hand them a pen, a piece of paper, a few questions, and ask them to get creative. The rest is up to them. This time, You're the Worst star Kether Donohue is leaving her mark in the Bustle Booth.

Kether Donohue's character Lindsay on You're the Worst has made a name for herself as the fun, shameless friend of Gretchen's (Aya Cash) who draws from an endless pool of self-confidence.

Bustle • February 13 2019

18 Moira Wigs From 'Schitt's Creek' More Dramatic Than The Jazzagal Herself

As any seasoned Schitt's Creek viewer knows, everything Moira Rose does is extra. Not only is she prone to extravagant vocabulary, outrageous outfits, and an impossibly unplaceable accent, but even her pajamas feature both a vest and a brooch. So it only stands to reason that Moira's wigs on Schitt's Creek would be just as dramatic and ever-changing as she is.

While Moira's actual hairdo is a dirty blonde, shoulder-length lob with black dye underneath, she prefers to mix things up as often as p

Bustle • January 25 2019

Why Titus' #MeToo Storyline In 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Feels So Conflicting

Spoilers ahead for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 4, Part 2. As a comedy series that's centered around a kidnapping victim, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has never shied away from dark topics, and Season 4, Part 2 is no exception. After broaching sexual harassment in the first half of the season, Titus' #MeToo storyline is continued, albeit with the same problems that underscored Kimmy's earlier arc. The show makes a lot of strong points, particularly when it comes to the people of color who have

Bustle • November 8 2018

Carla Gugino Knows The Horror Of 'The Haunting Of Hill House' Is Deeper Than A Jump Scare

It seems cosmic that I meet Carla Gugino on Halloween, considering she's fresh off of her recent performance as the Crain family matriarch Olivia on Netflix's heartbreakingly terrifying series The Haunting of Hill House. When the actor breezes into Bustle's offices wearing a tan overcoat and fabulous floral dress, teetering expertly on platform stilettos, one could almost confuse such a glamorous figure for the always regal-looking Olivia Crain. But — perhaps thankfully — the comparison falls ap

Bustle • October 31 2018

Why Watching Horror Movies Actually Helps Me Manage My Anxiety, According To An Expert

It all started when I was four and watched a single episode of Scooby-Doo. In the one I saw, a mummy chased the Scooby gang around a crypt, and I subsequently couldn’t sleep for weeks. I was arguably too young to be watching the spooky cartoon, but my response was still pretty drastic. My parents soon realized that they had an extremely sensitive child on their hands and forbade me from watching the animated series again. I continued to avoid scary things for about 20 years, but now, watching ho

Bustle • September 25 2018

How Netflix's 'Maniac' Uses Mental Illness To Interrogate What It Means To Be Normal

Anyone who's seen even a minute of Netflix's new limited series, Maniac, knows it's anything but ordinary. For one, it's set in a retro-futuristic New York City, complete with mini robots that pick up dog poop and curious businesses like Ad Buddy and Friend Proxy. Its main characters, Owen (Jonah Hill) and Annie (Emma Stone), each suffer from mental illnesses, and although their diagnoses aren't the primary focus, they both struggle to live normal lives while battling their respective inner demo

Bustle • September 17 2018

'Insecure' Star Natasha Rothwell Takes On The Bustle Booth

When celebrities hang out with Bustle editors, we want to give them the chance to leave their mark. Literally. So we hand them a pen, a piece of paper, a few questions, and ask them to get creative. The rest is up to them. This time, Insecure star Natasha Rothwell is leaving her mark in the Bustle Booth.

On this season of Insecure, Kelli (Natasha Rothwell) goes on quite the Coachella journey. After getting into a fight with a woman who was blocking her view at the festival, she's forced to leav

Bustle • September 14 2018

The “Free Churro” Episode Of ‘BoJack Horseman’ Nails What It’s Like To Grieve Someone Who Wasn’t Even Good To You

Spoilers ahead for all of BoJack Horseman Season 5. BoJack Horseman (Will Arnett) is sad. It's his defining characteristic, and nowhere is this better depicted than in BoJack Horseman Season 5's "Free Churro." His mother has died, and the protagonist delivers an incredibly long-winded eulogy, only to discover that he's in the wrong room (the lizard audience should have tipped him off, but alas). Through this monologue, audiences get a glimpse into BoJack's grieving process, grappling with the aw

Bustle • August 24 2018

The 'Sharp Objects' Costume Designer On Hiding Camille's Scars & How To Spot The Perfect Caftan

With a show as staggeringly beautiful as Sharp Objects, it's difficult to pinpoint just one thing that it does well. The acting is gripping, the cinematography is gorgeous, and the editing is masterful, yes, but perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Sharp Objects is the costumes. While Camille's wrinkled shirts and repetitive outfits may seem innocuous to the casual viewer, it's a very deliberate character choice. And no one knows these characters' sartorial choices better than their costume de