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Christine Friar


Christine Friar is a writer and editor in New York who focuses on streaming entertainment and internet culture. Her work has appeared in the Awl, the Fader, New York Magazine, Paper Magazine, Vogue, Elle, and more.

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James Franco will helm the Zola movie

O. M. G.

On Feb 5, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Netflix locks down ‘Orange Is the New Black’ for 3 more seasons

The ladies of Litchfield aren't going anywhere.

On Feb 5, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Website full of ‘Simpsons’ stills is perfectly cromulent

Well that's convenient.

On Feb 4, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Why ‘Mr. Robot’ star Rami Malek’s name-pronunciation joke matters

Raw-me, not Ram-e.

On Feb 3, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Bassem Youssef learns the hard truth about American democracy in new webseries

It's called 'The Democracy Handbook.'

On Feb 2, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Larry Wilmore’s ‘Nightly Show’ to bring on YouTube star Franchesca Ramsey

She'll be both a writer and contributor.

On Feb 1, 2016 by Christine Friar

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4 live-action American Girl movie specials are coming to Amazon

Time to take your Samantha doll out of retirement and plan a viewing party.

On Feb 1, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Already at odds, Neil deGrasse Tyson and B.o.B engage in hip-hop fisticuffs

'Bruh, be careful what you read.'

On Jan 26, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Comedian Matt Bellassai signs with CAA, puts BuzzFeed show on hiatus

'BuzzFeed will always be my One Direction.'

On Jan 26, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Kanye West announces ‘Swish’ track listing in most Kanye West way imaginable

Hint: It's a tweet.

On Jan 25, 2016 by Christine Friar

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How Gina Rodriguez uses Instagram to shine a light on Hollywood’s Latino actors

She's calling it #MovementMondays, and she's starting with Oscar Isaac.

On Jan 25, 2016 by Christine Friar

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HBO taps podcaster and comic Pete Holmes for Apatow-produced series

'Take pain and make something good.'

On Jan 22, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Cold case expert thinks serial killer could be the answer to the biggest question from ‘Making a Murderer’

His name is Edward Wayne Edwards.

On Jan 22, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Prince once interrupted Questlove’s DJ set and insisted they watch ‘Finding Nemo’

Don't come between a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and his Pixar.

On Jan 21, 2016 by Christine Friar

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Nothing says ‘Modern Love’ like this podcast about a Missed Connection on Craigslist

With celebrity guest readers!

On Jan 21, 2016 by Christine Friar