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Allegra Frank is an entertainment editor at The Daily Beast, particularly interested in animation, internet culture, video games, and comedy. Her work also concerns intersectional issues in TV, film, and music. Alongside editing and reporting, she has significant podcast, panel moderation, and public speaking experience. Her work has also been published in The New York Times, Slate, Vox, and Polygon.

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Is Joey King the Worst Part of ‘Family Affair’—or the Best?

KING OF COMEDY

In her latest Netflix romp, “A Family Affair,” the “Kissing Booth” actress is at her slapstick-y best. What more could any of us want?

Laura Bradley | Published Jul 02, 2024

‘The Bear’ Season Premiere Is Ballsy as Hell

BIG SWING

We were expecting relentless chaos. Instead, we got a meditative tone poem. Love it or hate it, the start to “The Bear” Season 3 is certainly audacious.

Kevin Fallon | Published Jun 28, 2024

Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron Are Absurdly Sexy Together

BEAUTIFULLY BIZARRE

This movie may sound a little too much like “The Idea of You,” but trust us—it’s so much more fun.

Coleman Spilde | Published Jun 27, 2024

‘Kick Ass’ June Squibb, at 94, Is Our Next Great Action Hero

NEVER TOO LATE

The Oscar nominee’s career takes an unexpected turn with the indie hit “Thelma.” After doing her own stunts in the action comedy, she makes a case for being the next Tom Cruise.

Kevin Fallon | Published Jun 27, 2024

Ayo Edebiri’s ‘The Bear’ Directorial Debut Is a Knockout

NAPKINS

Ayo Edebiri and Liza Colón-Zayas chat about making Season 3’s standout episode—and the surprising reason they ended up working together on it.

Fletcher Peters | Published Jun 27, 2024

Everybody Hates Ser Criston Cole on ‘House of the Dragon’

THE WORST

Of all the terrible people on this show, this guy has landed on top of fans’ shitlists.

Michelle Jaworski | Published Jun 26, 2024

Is the ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Ending Hopeful or a Total Downer?

CHANNEL GUIDE

Audiences and critics are split on how to read the film’s ending. But its implications are clearer than they may seem.

Juan Barquin | Published Jun 22, 2024

Everyone Is Still Traumatized by Eddie Redmayne’s ‘Cabaret’

WILLKOMMEN

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, or thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon | Published Jun 21, 2024

The CĂ©line Dion Documentary Is a Harrowing, Upsetting Watch

THE POWER OF LOVE

“I Am: Celine Dion” reveals the extent of the physical and emotional pain the singer’s gone through because of her rare disorder—and her determination to move on in spite of it.

Kevin Fallon | Published Jun 21, 2024

With Her New Indigenous Drama, Lily Gladstone Is Unstoppable

ON BEAT

Gladstone gives a second masterful turn in as many months in this quietly beautiful family story.

Coleman Spilde | Published Jun 20, 2024

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