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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‘The worst intro for any TV show ever’: Marvel fans call out ‘Secret Invasion’ for using AI-generated art.

The show's credits sequence was created using AI—and viewers hate it.

On Jun 21, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘I’m such a lucky boy’: This Michael Shannon TikTok meme is suddenly everywhere

Actor Michael Shannon won hearts and minds with this awkward moment from a Criterion interview.

On Jun 21, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

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Letterboxd changed its movie ranking system—and now it’s being accused of xenophobia

Some users question if Letterboxd is devaluing films from the global south.

On Jun 20, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

Are live-action superhero movies entering their flop era?

2023 is the year of superhero fatigue, as movies like 'The Flash' and 'Shazam 2' lose out at the box office.

On Jun 20, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘The Flash’ fans want to know: Where was Grant Gustin’s cameo?

'They cut out cameos of living, breathing actors to use CGI puppets of deceased performers..'

On Jun 19, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘The Flash’s breakout scene is Ezra Miller putting a baby in a microwave

This bizarre clip is all over social media—but it's not exactly what appears in the film.

On Jun 19, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

The Flash trailer scene with The Flash and Supergirl

Why do superhero action scenes look so bad?

'The Flash' is being mocked for its clunky CGI action - but it's just part of a wider trend.

On Jun 15, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Movies

‘I WILL BE IN MY 30s WHEN THE AVATAR SERIES FINISHES?’: ‘Avatar’ fans react to the sequels being delayed yet again

The fifth 'Avatar' film will now come out in 2031.

On Jun 14, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘The Flash’s ‘evil, disrespectful’ cameo represents everything wrong with superhero movies in 2023

This leaked cameo is being labeled 'anti-art' and 'digital necromancy.'

On Jun 14, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

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‘So Ezra Miller isn’t going to face any consequences for their actions?’: Ezra Miller faces backlash after ‘The Flash’ premiere appearance

A lot of people have doubts about Miller's public redemption arc.

On Jun 13, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

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Goodreads outcry prompts ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ author to pull new novel—sparking criticism of review platform

Elizabeth Gilbert delayed her book after commenters accused her of 'romanticizing Russia' in a historical setting.

On Jun 13, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

How ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ foreshadowed the biggest twist in the sequel

This visual Easter egg took five years to pay off.

On Jun 12, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ actor Tenoch Huerta called ‘sexual predator’ by prominent activist

María Elena Ríos' comments came during a dispute with a racial justice group.

On Jun 12, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

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‘I’d sh*t myself’: The ‘Dune’ soundtrack set against New York City’s apocalyptic sky works shocking well

Extremely dystopian vibes.

On Jun 8, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Tech

How a unique animation trick helped make Spider-Punk in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ even more anarchic

Using different frame rates from his surroundings, Hobie Brown's animation style is an act of rebellion.

On Jun 8, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture