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Barry Levitt

Freelance Writer

Barry Levitt is a freelance entertainment writer and his work can be found in Vulture, Empire Magazine, Polygon, Rolling Stone, SlashFilm, InsideHook, LGBTQNation, i-D, and more. He covers animation, queer cinema, and everything in between.

Nobody Wants This. (L to R) Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in episode 310 of Nobody Wants This. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
MAZEL TOV

Netflix’s Hit Rom-Com Shocks Viewers in Stunning Finale

Could this be the end of the road for Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s unlikely love story?

Barry Levitt

The General and Prue in “Wildwood.”
FLYING HIGH

This Should Be the First Animated Film to Win Best Picture

The new stop-motion animated film is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Barry Levitt

Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes in "You Can See Everything."
EVERYTHING’S HAPPENING

A-List Star’s Top Secret Role Should Make Oscar History

The move would be unprecedented—and totally deserved. WARNING: Major spoilers for “You Can See Everything” ahead.

Barry Levitt

A photo illustration of Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.
GROAN-WORTHY

This Is the Moment Sorkin’s Smug Sequel Goes Off the Rails

“The Social Reckoning” really isn’t that bad—until this happens.

Barry Levitt

Tom Cruise in Digger.
CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG

This Is Exactly Why Tom Cruise’s Movie Bombed So Hard

Tom Cruise’s massive box office bomb isn’t what it seems. Spoiler alert!

Barry Levitt

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A photo illustration of Robert Pattinson, Skyler Gisondo, and Meritt Weaver in Primetime.
SCENE-STEALER

This Actor Steals Insane New Movie From Robert Pattinson

Pattinson may be getting all of the attention—but his co-star is the one who really stands out.

Barry Levitt

Rusty Goffe, Hunter, Sasha, Gabrielle, and Jefferey in 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket'
GOOD DAY, SIR

Netflix’s Ghoulish ‘Wonka’ Competition Is an Abomination

Resurrecting Gene Wilder’s voice is just the beginning.

Barry Levitt

Penélope Cruz in La bola negra
UNLIKELY UNDERDOG

This Is the Only Film That Could Steal ‘The Odyssey’s’ Oscar

Netflix is coming for Christopher Nolan’s glory.

Barry Levitt

Margaret Qualley Stars In Love of Your Life
LOVE STORY

Nepo Star, 31, Thrusts Herself Into A-Lister Status

After getting snubbed for “The Substance,” this just might be her ticket to next year’s Oscars.

Barry Levitt

Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
TO THE DEATH

This Blood-Drenched Sex Scene Will Blow Moviegoers’ Minds

Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder’s gruesome tryst is unlike anything else you’ll see this year—or any year.

Barry Levitt

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