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

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‘Doctor Who’ star John Barrowman addresses his habit of flashing people on set

The actor repeatedly exposed his genitals to coworkers and interviewers.

On May 7, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix: ‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ is a forgettable riff on the superhero genre

It clearly wants to be 'Watchmen' but fails at every turn.

On May 7, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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What in the world is this horny ‘Saw’ photo?

The ad campaign for 'Spiral: Saw' is dangerously close to being NSFW.

On May 7, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have become YouTubers. Will it be enough to convince skeptics they’re chill and relatable?

The Duke and Duchess log on.

On May 6, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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What is Moldavite? Crystal TikTok is obsessed with this supposedly dangerous space rock

Crystal fans on TikTok report wild and life-changing side effects from buying moldavite.

On May 4, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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Marvel reveals Doctor Strange was originally meant to be in ‘WandaVision’

The show planned to include a cameo from Benedict Cumberbatch.

On May 4, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The surprising history of Dracula’s cape, an iconic Hollywood costume

Why does Dracula's costume bear zero resemblance to the character in the novel?

On Apr 30, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Doctor Who’ star Noel Clarke accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women

The allegations also reawakened some disturbing reports about Clarke's 'Doctor Who' co-star John Barrowman.

On Apr 30, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Sarah Paulson’s ‘American Crime Story’ fatsuit inspires discussion about fatphobic casting

Paulson is playing civil servant Linda Tripp in 'American Crime Story: Impeachment.'

On Apr 29, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Marvel Studios president sets bar incredibly low with ‘Eternals’ praise

Kevin Feige is ecstatic that Chloé Zhao filmed 'Eternals' on location.

On Apr 29, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Martin Scorsese made a hilarious guest appearance on his daughter’s TikTok

Scorsese's daughter quizzed him to identify 'feminine items' like eyelash curlers.

On Apr 28, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ writer confirms there was a deleted storyline

It's not what you think.

On Apr 28, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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