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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

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Alec Baldwin reportedly fatally shoots cinematographer in filming accident (updated)

The accident reportedly involved a prop gun, resulting in one death and one injury on set.

On Oct 22, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Ruby Rose shares shocking allegations about her experience filming ‘Batwoman’

Her allegations include horrifying injuries and abusive behavior.

On Oct 20, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel fans are melting down over this ‘Eternals’ spoiler leak

A film critic leaked a major reveal from the 'Eternals' post-credits scene. But does it actually count as a spoiler?

On Oct 20, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Margaret Atwood criticized for promoting trans-exclusionary article

Titled 'Why can’t we say ‘woman’ anymore?' the article criticizes gender-neutral language.

On Oct 19, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘John Wick’ fans upset Mel Gibson is starring in TV spinoff

'Way to deflate any widespread enthusiasm for that series.'

On Oct 19, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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woman holding green paper with "911" written on it twice with caption "We noticed notes falling from my neighbors 2nd floor window saying '911'" (l) hands holding note that reads "Call 911 I'm being held captive, No electic, food or my medication very ill" (c) police officer on porch with caption "So we obviously called the cops" (r)

‘They got her locked in the bedroom’: TikToker finds notes from woman allegedly kidnapped next door

It's a disturbing story involving allegations of police negligence.

On Oct 18, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The ‘Succession’ season 3 premiere skewers the insecurity of the super-rich

Even after his biggest moment, Kendall Roy is still painfully thirsty for approval.

On Oct 17, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix CEO says Dave Chappelle’s transphobic content ‘doesn’t translate to real-world harm’

Netflix employees are planning a walkout in protest against Chappelle's comments.

On Oct 14, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Ridley Scott’s ‘The Last Duel’ is a bloody, intelligent historical drama for adults

Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer star in Ridley Scott's medieval epic about a rape allegation and its resulting feud.

On Oct 14, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Black Panther’ star Letitia Wright responds to anti-vax accusations—but doesn’t deny that she’s anti-vax

The actress still hasn't clarified her stance on vaccines.

On Oct 14, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Everyone is freaking out about Superman being canonically bisexual

First of all, it's Jon Kent Superman, not Clark Kent Superman.

On Oct 12, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix suspended a trans employee who criticized Dave Chappelle (updated)

Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special, 'The Closer,' was criticized for its transphobic themes.

On Oct 12, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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