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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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Review: ‘The King’s Daughter,’ the Pierce Brosnan mermaid movie they didn’t want you to see

Delayed for eight years, this puzzling historical fantasy movie stars Pierce Brosnan as King Louis XIV of France.

On Jan 20, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘At least we know the chicken real’: Viral TikTok shows customer finding chicken feathers in Wingstop order

'Do y'all still want to eat at Wingstop??'

On Jan 20, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A ‘tyrannical narcissistic boss’: Charisma Carpenter responds to Joss Whedon’s comments about his workplace abuse allegations

In a recent interview, Whedon tried to downplay his alleged history of abusive behavior.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Four episodes into ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ the show seems weirdly uninterested in Boba Fett

Even in an episode about the show's central relationship, 'The Book of Boba Fett' is frustratingly light on character development.

On Jan 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘People care too much about their work as if corporate America cares for them’: Starbucks worker says she shuts down customers who make ‘cheat orders’ to save money in viral TikTok, sparking debate

'You don't get paid enough to be doing all of this.'

On Jan 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Oscar Isaac’s bizarre English accent is puzzling Marvel fans in the ‘Moon Knight’ trailer

People are comparing him to Dick Van Dyke in 'Mary Poppins.'

On Jan 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘STFU and wait for the film!’: ‘Batgirl’ director responds to Leslie Grace costume backlash

Some fans aren't happy with Batgirl's purple catsuit in her upcoming solo movie.

On Jan 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘I always sub for round eggs’: McDonald’s worker shows the difference between round and folded eggs in viral TikTok

The square 'folded eggs' are pre-made from a McDonald's 'liquid egg product.'

On Jan 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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archive 81 netflix review

Netflix horror series ‘Archive 81’ is an eerie twist on the found footage genre

Adapted from a mystery/horror podcast, this new show explores a collection of creepy videotapes from the 1990s.

On Jan 14, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘This is what is causing the f*cking global warming, OK?’: DoorDash driver says customer just ordered one packet of Skittles in viral TikTok, dividing viewers

'I feel like people need to mind they business.'

On Jan 14, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The rise of ‘Blorbo From My Shows,’ Tumblr’s fandom mascot

Here's why Tumblr's trending topics are currently full of nonsense words like 'blorbo.'

On Jan 14, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘The Book of Boba Fett’ episode 3: Is Boba Fett bad at his job?

Thanks to the show's kid-friendly rating, Boba Fett's career as a crime lord doesn't really make sense.

On Jan 12, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix announced an American remake of ‘The Raid,’ and fans aren’t happy

'We already have a perfect THE RAID remake and its title is DREDD.'

On Jan 11, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘I know that Omicron is here’: Viral TikTok shows how Starbucks sold out of medicine ball teas

'More people are getting COVID in my area because the Starbucks near my house has been out of medicine ball teas.'

On Jan 7, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Wars’ fans are rediscovering the alien musician Max Rebo thanks to ‘Book of Boba Fett’

They're also learning about his peculiar anatomy: 'His Max Rebussy is just all over the place.'

On Jan 6, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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