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Geoffrey Bunting is a disabled freelance journalist and the burned-out husk of a book designer. He writes on a range of subjects including entertainment, technology, accessibility, and horny Star Trek. Besides The Daily Beast, he has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wired, Rolling Stone, Time, and others. He's scared of moths and especially talented at tying his shoelaces.
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This Is the Biggest Reason to Watch ‘Rings of Power’
DISPATCHES FROM MIDDLE-EARTHAs the second season of “Rings of Power” continues the show’s sluggish crawl, the best part of the series may be indicative of its biggest problem.

Can Manny Jacinto’s Bulging Biceps Save ‘The Acolyte’?
GUN SHOWWith the reveal of Jacinto’s surprising character, “The Acolyte” received a jolt—in the form of internet thirst. But is it enough to save the series from its critical thrashing?

The 8 Most Absurd Sports Scenes Ever
PLAY BALLNow that “Challengers” has given us tennis (and throuple) fever, we look back at the most surprising sporting moments in TV and film, from hockey goons to horny volleyball.

The ‘Shogun’ Finale Didn’t Show Its Biggest Moment. Good.
[NO FOOTAGE FOUND]The acclaimed FX drama’s ending is a bold, refreshing change from the usual rhythm of Western TV.

We’re So Close to Seeing Weird Alien Sex on ‘Star Trek’
IN SPACE, NO ONE CAN HEARThe relationship between these two thirsty aliens may not be the most important part of “Star Trek Discovery” Season 5, but it sure is fun.

How Did ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Become TV’s Most Boring Show?
A CRY FOR HELPAhead of the fifth—and final—season’s premiere, we look back at the many wrong turns of Season 4.

The MCU’s Obsession With ‘Daredevil’ Is Holding It Back
MOVE ONAs the MCU crawls towards its “Daredevil” reboot, “Echo” is a reminder that simply bringing the character back isn’t enough.

Michelle Yeoh’s New Show Is an Epic Waste of Her Time
TRASHY AND TERRIBLE ALL AT ONCEGiving Michelle Yeoh material this awful to work with should be a punishable offense.

The MCU Should Bring Tony Stark Back—But Not as Iron Man
HARBINGER OF DOOM?Bringing back Iron Man back to the MCU sounds like a step backward—which is why Tony Stark should return as a different classic character.

What Everyone Is Still Getting Wrong About the Slap
IT’S COMPLICATEDAs Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir revives the discourse around Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the ableist context surrounding the event is once again missing.
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