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Amanda Prahl

POPSUGAR Contributor

A playwright/lyricist, dramaturg, teacher, copywriter/editor, and freelancer, Amanda Prahl loves all things pop culture and has strong opinions about coffee, Broadway, books, and Oxford commas. She's been a freelance writer since 2016, earned both a BA and an MFA, and is always in search of great stories — wherever they can be found. Her bylines also appear on Slate, Bustle, Mic, The Mary Sue, and others.

Latest Posts From Amanda

Need a New Mr. Darcy in Your Life? Watch These 28 Movies Like "Pride and Prejudice"

19 hours ago

Need a New Mr. Darcy in Your Life? Watch These 28 Movies Like "Pride and Prejudice"

Is there anything as romantic as "Pride and Prejudice"?

57 of Netflix's Best Miniseries, From "Queen Charlotte" to "Mask Girl"

09/20/2023

57 of Netflix's Best Miniseries, From "Queen Charlotte" to "Mask Girl"

Over the last few years, miniseries have grown immensely in popularity.

15 of Gabriel Macht's Best Roles — Yes, Including "Suits"

09/18/2023

15 of Gabriel Macht's Best Roles — Yes, Including "Suits"

Unless you've been completely avoiding entertainment news this summer, you've probably seen the incredible resurgence of the legal drama "Suits" as the biggest hit of 2023.

Which Parts of "The Morning Show" Are Inspired by Real Life?

09/15/2023

Which Parts of "The Morning Show" Are Inspired by Real Life?

When Apple TV+ first launched, one of its marquee shows was undoubtedly "The Morning Show."

Ahead of "A Haunting in Venice," Check Out All of Agatha Christie's Mystery Books

09/15/2023

Ahead of "A Haunting in Venice," Check Out All of Agatha Christie's Mystery Books

There's no doubt about it: Agatha Christie is one of the most prolific and influential mystery writers of all time.

Madison Beer's Complete Dating History, From Brooklyn Beckham to Nick Austin

09/14/2023

Madison Beer's Complete Dating History, From Brooklyn Beckham to Nick Austin

Singer Madison Beer has been in the spotlight since she was barely a teenager when Justin Bieber found her YouTube covers and signed her to the same record label as him.

88 Romantic Comedies Now Streaming on Netflix, From Classics to New Flicks

09/13/2023

88 Romantic Comedies Now Streaming on Netflix, From Classics to New Flicks

Netflix's vast selection of rom-coms ages like a fine wine — it gets better every year.

The Horrifying True Story Behind HBO's "Savior Complex"

09/13/2023

The Horrifying True Story Behind HBO's "Savior Complex"

True crime is always a genre that dips into controversy, but HBO's upcoming docuseries "Savior Complex" is raising even more questions than usual.

We Can't Help Falling in Love With These 13 Romance Movies on Hulu

09/09/2023

We Can't Help Falling in Love With These 13 Romance Movies on Hulu

Ah, love: the driving force of so many movies!

Jamie Foxx's "The Burial" Isn't Just a Courtroom Drama — It's Based on a Real Story

09/08/2023

Jamie Foxx's "The Burial" Isn't Just a Courtroom Drama — It's Based on a Real Story

We all love a good David and Goliath story, and the upcoming movie "The Burial" feels like exactly that.

Treat Yourself to One of Amazon's Top-Rated Work Bags, Because You're a Boss

09/08/2023

Treat Yourself to One of Amazon's Top-Rated Work Bags, Because You're a Boss

Finding the perfect work bag can be more of a challenge than we'd like.

Taissa and Vera Farmiga Are Both in the Conjuring Franchise — Here's How They're Related

09/07/2023

Taissa and Vera Farmiga Are Both in the Conjuring Franchise — Here's How They're Related

Hollywood has always been full of famous families.