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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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‘Arrow’ star Stephen Amell faces criticism for speaking out against the actors’ strike

Amell attracted widespread backlash after saying 'I do not support striking' during a convention appearance.

On Aug 1, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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‘There was no one quite like Angus’: Friends and ‘Euphoria’ co-stars pay tribute to Angus Cloud

Celebrities are mourning actor Angus Cloud after his death at age 25.

On Aug 1, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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TikToker shows how ‘Growing Up Skipper’ works: The Barbie spinoff doll that grows boobs

This puberty-themed doll was discontinued due to controversy in the 1970s.

On Aug 1, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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Upcoming blockbuster ‘The Creator’ accused of using real footage from the Beirut Explosion

A scene in the trailer looks very similar to footage from a real-life tragedy in Beirut.

On Jul 31, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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‘Planet of the Bass’: What is this weird song taking over the internet?

Kyle Gordon's Eurodance parody TikTok 'Planet of the Bass' is suddenly everywhere.

On Jul 31, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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‘Oppenheimer explained for the girls’ TikTok is sparking discourse about sexist stereotypes

People love to hate this stereotypically girly 'Oppenheimer' explainer.

On Jul 31, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
'Barbie' is a unique takedown of compulsory heterosexuality

Essay: The real ‘Barbie’ villain is compulsory heterosexuality

Between the Ken's Rights Movement and Barbie's queer subtext, this movie rebels against mandatory straight romance.

On Jul 27, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Movies
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People already hate Lena Dunham’s ‘Polly Pocket’ and Mattel’s other ‘Barbie’ follow-up movies

Film fans are saying Hollywood learned the wrong lesson from 'Barbie' after Mattel announced a slate of toy-inspired movies.

On Jul 27, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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Is ‘Secret Invasion’ the beginning of the end for the MCU?

'Secret Invasion' concluded with minimal hype and the worst reviews in the franchise.

On Jul 27, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Over the Garden Wall’ is being removed from streaming on Max, and fans aren’t happy

One fan compared this to 'executing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer on December 1st,' because so many fans rewatch the show around Halloween.

On Jul 26, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Streaming
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Reactions to ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ trailer suggest people are sick of legacy sequels

Co-starring the original 'Exorcist' actress Ellen Burstyn, this legacy sequel plays into the criticism that Hollywood hates new ideas.

On Jul 26, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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Netflix’s blaxploitation satire ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ deserved better than Barbenheimer weekend

Starring John Boyega and Jamie Foxx, this stylish sci-fi mystery is well worth checking out.

On Jul 25, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Movies
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‘The Cure to Male Loneliness’: An article is inspiring memes about male friendship

Going viral due to its evocative cover art, this article suggests pickleball is the cure to male loneliness.

On Jul 25, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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Florence Pugh’s ‘Oppenheimer’ nude scene censored with CGI dress in certain countries

The censorship was necessary to secure a release in India and the Middle East.

On Jul 25, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
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Everyone hates Elon Musk’s Twitter X rebrand

By changing Twitter's name to 'X,' Elon Musk destroyed a popular brand and confused the platform's users.

On Jul 24, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Tech