A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
How do you dive into one of the most significant cultural spaces the internet has ever hosted during its unpredictable future? We spoke to the team behind the new Hulu docuseries.
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.
‘LIKE THAT’
Who wins when allegedly abused women and abandoned children become the butt of a very profitable joke?
A NEW ERA
After a maligned few seasons, the beloved sci-fi series is back to win over new fans—and make history with its first Black Doctor. The result is a win for the franchise…mostly.
R.I.P.
The music legend also performed with his own band, Shellac, which is preparing to release its first album since 2014.
NEW A-LISTERS
As the viral “Saturday Night Live” sketch continues to drive comedy fans into sniveling laughing fits, Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day appeared in character at the “Fall Guy” premiere.
I’LL HAVE WHAT THEY USED TO HAVE
There’s a lot of excitement for the new Ryan Gosling-Emily Blunt film “The Fall Guy.” But it’s the latest example of rom-coms forgetting about the com. What happened to jokes?
DELECTABLE
Two cute boys and a phallic dessert make for one of the horniest scenes in the buzzy movie.
PUCKER UP
The Oreo Innovation team (yes, it’s a dream job) takes us inside how they create those flavors that routinely break the internet—including their latest madcap concoction.
BEHIND THE CONTROVERSY
The bodily functions depicted in the film sparked walkouts at Sundance. The cast and filmmakers tell us they weren’t surprised—but hope audiences see the moving story beneath that.
INSPIRED
The ridiculous, inspired sketch from this week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” isn’t just one of the best of the season. It’s one of the best of all time.