gavia-baker-whitelaw

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw


Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested. Follow her on Twitter: @Hello_Tailor

john boyne

This author accidentally referenced Zelda as a real historical source

Let this be a lesson to us all about trusting the first thing that comes up on Google.

On Aug 3, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
a knight's tale netflix

In praise of ‘A Knight’s Tale,’ now (finally) available on Netflix

This 2001 historical action-comedy is a genuinely perfect movie.

On Aug 1, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Streaming
umbrella academy season 2 review

Review: ‘Umbrella Academy’ brings more hilarious chaos in season 2

The disaster-prone Hargreeves family are now trapped in the 1960s, playing to season 1's comedic strengths

On Jul 31, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Streaming
nasa perseverance rover

Everything you need to know about NASA’s Perseverance rover

The new Mars rover left Earth this morning.

On Jul 30, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
jason todd

New ‘Batman’ movie lets you choose whether Robin lives or dies

Obviously, this is the best way to adapt Jason Todd's infamous comic book death.

On Jul 29, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
sdcc comic con

Virtual Comic-Con was a total flop, according to social media stats

This year's Comic-Con didn't give people much to talk about.

On Jul 28, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
nobu daredevil

‘Daredevil’ actor calls out Marvel boss for anti-Asian discrimination

Marvel TV boss Jeph Loeb allegedly told screenwriters to sideline Asian characters.

On Jul 27, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
sdcc bill ted trailer

All the best trailers from San Diego Comic-Con (so far)

'Star Trek,' 'His Dark Materials' and more!

On Jul 24, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
screenshot from comic con panel

Virtual Comic-Con has a problem: It’s not actually entertaining

Does anyone actually want to watch prerecorded Zoom meetings?

On Jul 24, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
photo from avatar

Release dates delayed for ‘Mulan,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Avatar,’ and more

The 'Avatar' release schedule now stretches out to 2028.

On Jul 24, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

Marie Curie biopic ‘Radioactive’ is disappointingly formulaic

Another fascinating historical figure let down by a forgettable screenplay.

On Jul 24, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Streaming
picture from tenet

‘Tenet’ may mark the end of worldwide release dates

'Tenet' will probably come out overseas before it reaches the U.S.

On Jul 23, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture