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Luke Winkie is a writer and former pizza maker from San Diego. In addition to The Daily Beast he has contributed to The New York Times, Vox, and The Atlantic.

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The ‘Girls’ Online Fandom Revival Was Bound to Happen

A VOICE OF A GENERATION

The acclaimed-but-controversial HBO show about cloying, privileged white postgrads has found a new, much more accepting audience years since its finale. This moment was inevitable.

Luke Winkie | Published Mar 17, 2023

James Gunn’s DC Superhero Universe Has Already Won Me Over

FOOL ME TWICE...

The DC Extended Universe has been riddled with failures practically since its inception. But Gunn’s laidback reveal of the movies to come has me excited—despite my better judgment.

Luke Winkie | Published Feb 02, 2023

Spotify Wrapped Has Created a Year-End Menace

WRAP IT UP

I don’t want every single social media platform tracking what I’ve listened to, played, or ate this year. They’re gonna keep doing it anyway—and none of us can stop them.

Luke Winkie | Published Dec 30, 2022

Visiting ‘The Office’ IRL Isn’t as Weird as It Sounds—Mostly

‘THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID’

Fans of the beloved NBC sitcom lined up on their holiday weekend to visit an interactive recreation of Dunder Mifflin. Is this peak capitalism?

Luke Winkie | Published Dec 28, 2022

‘Black Adam’ Should Kill Off Edgy Superhero Movies for Good

STEP AWAY FROM THE EDGE

Despite making money at the box office, The Rock’s DC universe debut proved a long-held truth: Edginess isn’t cool anymore. That is, unless you’ve got a movie like “Joker.”

Luke Winkie | Published Nov 01, 2022

YouTube’s Latest Big Celebrity Scandal Was Inevitable

TRIED AND FAILED

The hugely popular Try Guys won over YouTube with their wholesome, family-first content. But when creators build brands around their relationships, one mistake can ruin them.

Luke Winkie | Published Sep 27, 2022

‘The Rehearsal’ Finale Is the Most Heartbreaking Episode Yet

CURTAIN UP

Nathan Fielder’s plan—was it sinister, or beautiful?—finally came to its end. Here are our many (many) thoughts on the season finale of “The Rehearsal.”

Luke Winkie | Published Aug 20, 2022

Nathan Fielder’s Reputation Rests on ‘The Rehearsal’ Finale

BREAK A LEG

The sixth and final episode of the HBO cringe comedy should finally answer this question: Is Nathan Fielder a genius or a monster?

Luke Winkie | Published Aug 15, 2022

ESPN’s Best Talking Head Is Also Indie Rock’s Biggest Fan

DEEP CUT

Mina Kimes made a name for herself as a stellar sports analyst on TV. But what sets her apart is her impeccable—and maybe uncharacteristic—music taste.

Luke Winkie | Published Jul 13, 2022

Drake Might Never Make Good Music Again

HONESTLY, NEVERMIND

October’s Very Own is arguably bigger than he’s ever been. But his music has been on a steep decline for years, with no sign of things turning around.

Luke Winkie | Published Jun 22, 2022

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