Skip to content
  • Tech
  • Internet Culture
  • Streaming
  • IRL
  • Video Originals
  • Dot Recs
  • About
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Jobs
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Ethics Policy
  • Tech
  • Internet Culture
  • Streaming
  • IRL
  • Video Originals
  • Dot Recs
  • About
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Jobs
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Ethics Policy

manpain

Sexist campus statue commemorates mansplaining

Actually, it's about ethics in bronzing.

On May 26, 2015 by Aja Romano

IRL

The top 3 deadliest Marvel characters

Let's just say we're really glad Deadpool and Wolverine have kept their rivalry on a low simmer.

On May 20, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture Parsec

‘Batman v Superman’ gets the preemptive parody it deserves

'Batman v Superman: The Punch From Space' would have been so much better.

On Apr 22, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture Parsec

Will the LEGO Batman movie give the Dark Knight a smile?

Can Batman ever be happy? We'll have to wait til 2017 to find out.

On Jan 12, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture Parsec

7 things to know before you watch ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’

It's time to get ready for our last journey in Middle-earth.

On Dec 15, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Parsec

‘Walking Dead’ finale marked by huge Daryl reveal and more heartbreak

One of the looming questions of The Walking Dead isn't about the plot.

On Dec 1, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Parsec

‘In the Flesh’ fans are swarming to save the BBC’s zombie show

Despite low ratings, In the Flesh has infected a loyal audience. 

On Sep 2, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Parsec

‘Women in refrigerators’ supercut shows how women suffer onscreen

Enjoy three decades of manpain at the movies.

On Aug 16, 2014 by Aja Romano

Streaming

Lana Del Rey’s death wish gets a response from Frances Bean Cobain

Cobain offers perspective to the "I wish I was dead already" quote. 

On Jun 23, 2014 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

This infographic offers cold, hard evidence of ‘Doctor Who’ sexism

Combined with the less scientific criticisms we’ve seen from many other Doctor Who fans, these results are pretty damning.

On May 30, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Parsec

The ‘X-Men’ franchise’s diversity problem is getting worse

Yet another example of the way Hollywood treats “white male” as the default setting for humanity.

On May 30, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Parsec

Why fans have high hopes (but low expectations) for ‘Supernatural’

Supernatural's success is intrinsically tied to its fandom—so when will it give the fans what they want?

On May 19, 2014 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture Parsec

Why do ‘good guy’ superheroes get a bad rap?

While DC goes 'gritty' with their wholesome hero, Marvel embraces a do-gooder Captain America. 

On Apr 25, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Parsec

Anita Sarkeesian still can’t catch a break

Comments disabled? Check. Dozens of misogynist tropes? Check. Instant Internet maelstrom? You got it.

On Aug 2, 2013 by Aja Romano

Streaming

Get the Daily Dot in your inbox