Sofia Marchetti
Streaming & Guides Editor
Writes the where-to-watch and how-it-works guides. Keeps a running spreadsheet of every price change across the major streamers, because somebody has to.
Beat: Guides
Latest from Sofia
GuidesWhy Do Movies Flop at the Box Office? The Real Reasons
A movie needs 2 to 2.5 times its production budget to break even once marketing and the theater's cut get added in. Here's the math nobody publishes.
Sofia Marchetti · 2026-07-18
GuidesEvery Streaming Service Price Compared (2026)
Every streaming plan price for 2026, exact to the cent: Netflix, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, plus the real cost of losing ads.
Sofia Marchetti · 2026-07-18
GuidesHow to Watch Movies Still in Theaters, at Home
You can rent most theatrical releases at home 30-45 days after opening for $19.99-$24.99. How the window works, and when paying early makes sense.
Sofia Marchetti · 2026-07-18
GuidesHow Oscar Nominations Actually Work
Each Oscar branch nominates its own race: actors pick actors, directors pick directors. Best Picture alone goes to the full Academy, ranked, fixed at 10 films.
Sofia Marchetti · 2026-07-18
GuidesHow Box Office Numbers Are Actually Calculated
The Sunday chart you just read is a forecast, not a result. Here's who counts your ticket, how Monday's number differs, and when to trust either one.
Sofia Marchetti · 2026-07-18