Olivia B. Waxman

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

Recent Articles

The Chaotic True Story That Inspired 'Nouvelle Vague'

Richard Linklater makes a movie about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless'

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About 'Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV'

A Netflix documentary traces the 2008 hostage crisis in which Lindemberg Alves, 22, held Eloá Pimentel, 15, captive in Brazil.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Netflix's Mrs. Playmen

What to know about the Italian erotic magazine and the publisher who made it famous, as depicted in 'Mrs Playmen'

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Real Psychiatrist Who Inspired the Nuremberg Movie

All about Douglas Kelley, the psychiatrist who made sure Nazis were fit to stand trial at Nuremberg—the subject of the 2025 movie Nuremberg.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind 'Peter Hujar's Day'

What to know about the photographer Peter Hujar, who inspired the movie Peter Hujar's Day.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Tragic True Story Behind 'Death by Lightning'

The series, starring Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen, traces the assassination of President James Garfield

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Gripping Story Behind Netflix's In Waves and War

The documentary follows U.S. veterans who take psychedelics for medicinal purposes

By Olivia B. Waxman

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

The movies, shows, and documentaries coming to Netflix in November 2025

By Olivia B. Waxman

See the Best Photos From the TIME100 Next Gala 2025

At the waterfront soiree, TIME100 Next cover star Tate McRae performed.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Urges Action on Climate Solutions

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, the marine biologist and climate activist who co-founded the Urban Ocean Lab, received a TIME Earth Award on Oct. 30 at the TIME100 Next Gala.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Tate McRae on 'Freaking Out' Over Taylor Swift’s Shout-Out

Plus, her five-hour dinner with pal Dakota Johnson.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Jonathan Bailey Says Bridgerton Season 4 Will "Blow Fans' Minds"

“There's one shot that happens quite early on in the [first] episode that will blow the fans’ minds," Bailey told TIME.

By Olivia B. Waxman

What to Know About 'Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers'

The Netflix doc features a rare interview with Aileen Wuornos

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Shocking Story Behind Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor

The Netflix documentary, made from police body camera footage, is about Susan Lorincz, who shot and killed her neighbor Ajike Owens in 2023

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy

'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' and what to know about the serial killer

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Dark True Story Behind 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family'

What to know about the real family and that inspired the Hulu drama

By Olivia B. Waxman

'My Father: The BTK Killer' Profiles a Serial Killer's Child

Kerri Rawson, the daughter of the serial killer Dennis Rader, has committed her life to advocating for crime and trauma victims

By Olivia B. Waxman

Real Showgirls on The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift

Longtime Las Vegas showgirls weigh in on Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The True Story Behind Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Ryan Murphy's latest crime series is inspired by a real serial killer who kept human remains as keepsakes.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Meaning Behind 'Elizabeth Taylor' on 'The Life of a Showgirl'

What to know about Elizabeth Taylor, who inspired a track on Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl.

By Olivia B. Waxman
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