Olivia B. Waxman

Waxman is a staff writer at TIME in the Entertainment section. She also covers all things History.

Recent Articles

Journalist Fatma Hassona Killed in Gaza

Photojournalist Fatma Hassona was killed in Gaza, a month before her doc was set to premiere in Cannes.

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About One to One: John & Yoko

Sean Ono Lennon talks about his parents' love story and why 'One to One' is relevant today

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Warfare

Former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza talks about recreating a real Iraq War mission gone wrong in 'Warfare.'

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Netflix's North of North

The creators of 'North of North' talk about the real Arctic communities that inspired the comedy series

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Netflix's Bad Influence

In Netflix doc 'Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing', teens who starred in Piper Rockelle's YouTube videos say they were abused.

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About Controversial Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

What to know about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, whose first Netflix special premieres April 7

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind 'Dying for Sex'

FX's Dying for Sex is inspired by a real terminal cancer patient who began a journey of sexual exploration when she got her diagnosis

By Olivia B. Waxman

What Trump's Executive Order on Tickets Means

Trump signed an executive order aiming to address ticket price-gouging, but an industry analyst doubts it will do much.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer

The Netflix documentary, directed by Liz Garbus, details what led to the 2023 arrest of a man charged with killing multiple sex workers.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Here's What's New on Netflix in April 2025

Featuring a new season of Black Mirror and a special by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind The Alto Knights

Robert De Niro plays real life rival mob bosses in The Alto Knights

By Olivia B. Waxman

Where Is Natalia Grace Today?

What happened to the real Natalia Grace, whose story inspired Hulu's Good American Family

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Story Behind Good American Family

The drama, starring Ellen Pompeo, is inspired by the real life of Natalia Grace

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Controversies Surrounding Snow White

Disney's Snow White remake is facing multiple criticisms

By Olivia B. Waxman

Breaking Down Netflix's Adolescence

The gripping four-part series begins with a 13-year-old boy being arrested for murdering his female classmate.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Netflix Doc American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

The Netflix doc American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden features intelligence experts involved in the top secret raid to kill Osama bin Laden.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Biggest Moments of the 2025 Oscars

Anora took home the top prize

By Eliana Dockterman , Megan McCluskey , Rebecca Schneid , Olivia B. Waxman and Stephanie Zacharek

The True Story Behind 'Toxic Town'

What to know about the real poisonings that inspired the Netflix series 'Toxic Town'

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Surviving Black Hawk Down

The Netflix docu-series Surviving Black Hawk Down looks at the most devastating moments of the Battle of Mogadishu

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Apple Cider Vinegar

How Belle Gibson got caught faking cancer and why she may have faked cancer in the first place.

By Olivia B. Waxman
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