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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: ‘Legion’ is radically weird, must-watch superhero TV

Finally, a superhero show that understands the visual impact of the comic book medium.

On Feb 9, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Watch Judi Dench interrogate Daisy Ridley about ‘Star Wars’ spoilers

Daisy Ridley is impressively good at keeping a straight face through these questions.

On Feb 9, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Scarlett Johansson addresses ‘Ghost in the Shell’ controversy

This is unlikely to silence the 'Ghost in the Shell' whitewashing accusations.

On Feb 9, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why film nerds are so excited for ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’

If the sequel is anything like the original, we're in for a treat.

On Feb 9, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Wolfenstein 3D parody highlights the moral quandary of shooting Nazi villains

This first-person shooter asks, is it actually OK to shoot Nazis.

On Feb 8, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Can Bill Nye save the world? Watch the trailer for his new show on Netflix

The show's celebrity guests include model Karlie Kloss and 'Community' star Joel McHale.

On Feb 8, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Senate silences Elizabeth Warren after she quotes Coretta Scott King during Sessions debate

Elizabeth Warren is now forbidden from contributing to the debate about Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions.

On Feb 8, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Avatar’ theme parks are coming sooner than you expect

The world is definitely ready for a 'Star Wars' theme park. But are we ready for an 'Avatar' park as well?

On Feb 8, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A DIY genius built a Nintendo NES-inspired bartop arcade game

This geeky DIY project is so impressive.

On Feb 7, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Self-described brony William Shatner will appear in ‘My Little Pony’

His character will appear in season 7.

On Feb 6, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Watch the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Super Bowl spot

The movie looks just as hilarious and badass as the original.

On Feb 6, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Iron Fist is Netflix’s first Marvel misfire

Here's everything you need to know about Netflix's 'Iron Fist'—and why critics are skeptical.

On Feb 6, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Meet the cast of Marvel’s ‘Runaways’ series on Hulu

The cast look perfect to play the teen characters of the 'Runaway's comics.

On Feb 3, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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DC Comics reboots Hanna Barbera’s ‘Snagglepuss’ as a ‘gay Southern Gothic playwright’

Say hello to the wildest reboot you've ever seen.

On Feb 2, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Trump threatens to yank UC Berkeley funding after violent protest against alt-right figure

Anti-fascist activists are reportedly responsible for the violence.

On Feb 2, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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