Sarah Kurchak

Sarah Kurchak is the author of the memoir I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder (Douglas & McIntyre).

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What Netflix's Mr. McMahon Gets Right

In a Netflix docuseries, the former WWE chairman hangs himself out to dry, giving the impression that the lines between his alter ego and his true self are blurred.

By Sarah Kurchak

Good Riddance to The Good Doctor

The popular series was more of an amalgamation of non-autistic people’s misconceptions about autism than a nuanced exploration of what it’s like to be someone with autism.

By Sarah Kurchak

The Best Sci-Fi TV Shows of All Time

From classics like 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Star Trek' to modern must-watch series like 'Lost' and 'Sense 8,' these shows have shaped the genre.

By Sarah Kurchak

The Story Behind 'The Iron Claw'

The new drama's treatment of the tragic story of the Von Erich family sets it apart from other wrestling films.

By Sarah Kurchak

Why Filmmakers From David Lynch to Denis Villeneuve Have Struggled to Adapt Dune

Frank Herbert's 1965 novel is not so much unfilmable as it is merely uncontainable

By Sarah Kurchak

Atypical Fell Short as Both Autistic Representation and Entertainment. At Least It Was Eclipsed During Its Own Time

The Netflix dramedy about an autistic teenager was far from a game changer, but a new crop of autistic-informed entertainment has emerged in the four years since it debuted

By Sarah Kurchak

Sia's Golden Globe-Nominated Music Isn’t Just Offensive. It’s Also Bad Art—and the Distinction Matters

When I watched the teaser trailer for Music back in November, my first impression was one of distaste. In tone and intent, I found Sia’s sensory-overloading musical film about a non-speaking autistic girl—which is up...

By Sarah Kurchak

The Promise—and Pitfalls—of Netflix's New Reality Dating Show for Autistic People

The new Netflix series has the potential to open minds, foster genuine empathy for its stars, and maybe even spark interest in more autistic stories

By Sarah Kurchak
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