Brenden Gallagher

Brenden Gallagher

Brenden Gallagher is a politics reporter and cultural commentator. His work has been published by Motherboard, Complex, and VH1. He’s the co-founder of Beer Money Films, an indie production company. Based in Los Angeles, he works in television drama as a writers assistant.

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‘Life Overtakes Me’ explores the mysterious illness afflicting refugee children

What is Resignation Syndrome, and why has it grown over the past decade?

On Jun 12, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

This meme page about a mall is weirdly comforting

A co-creator talks to us about the very niche account.

On Jun 11, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

Internet Culture

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‘Elisa & Marcela’ butchers a historic same-sex love story

The hackneyed period drama is based on the story of Spain's first recorded same-sex marriage.

On Jun 10, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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‘The Weekly’ gives viewers a firsthand look at the New York Times’ reporting process

The New York Times' show successfully updates 'The Daily' podcast format for TV.

On Jun 3, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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Hillary Clinton’s internet guru is back with a manifesto for the posting wars

It's Verrit for the entire internet.

On May 1, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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What is a classical liberal?

It's mostly just conservatism.

On Apr 29, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

Netflix Street Food review

‘Street Food’ expertly celebrates world-class cuisine and global culinary traditions

'Chef's Table' creators David Gelb and Brian McGinn return with another brilliant docuseries.

On Apr 26, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

Netflix Bonding review

‘Bonding’ squanders its potential with weak jokes and limp structure

The brisk comedy leaves little room for actual plot development.

On Apr 24, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

Netflix A Fortunate Man review

‘A Fortunate Man’ is a gorgeous, shallow adaptation of a classic novel

The visually stunning film can't overcome its shallow protagonist.

On Apr 22, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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‘Ramy’ explores the intersection of Muslim and millennial identities

The Hulu series treads a path forged by similar prestige TV comedies.

On Apr 19, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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The difference between communism and socialism in simple terms

There are very important differences.

On Apr 16, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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Netflix’s ‘Huge in France’ is yet another autobiographical sitcom about a difficult jerk

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before.

On Apr 11, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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Netflix’s ‘Tijuana’ finally offers good prestige TV about journalists

The Mexican series has chaotic thrills and surprising depth.

On Apr 5, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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Debunking the biggest concerns about the Green New Deal

There has been a lot of misinformation going about it.

On Mar 27, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

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Where do 2020 Democratic candidates stand on healthcare?

No two candidates hold the same policy position.

On Mar 24, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher