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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 GENERATIONThe 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.

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.

Spotify Wrapped Has Created a Year-End Menace
WRAP IT UPI 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.

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?

‘Black Adam’ Should Kill Off Edgy Superhero Movies for Good
STEP AWAY FROM THE EDGEDespite 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.”

YouTube’s Latest Big Celebrity Scandal Was Inevitable
TRIED AND FAILEDThe 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.

‘The Rehearsal’ Finale Is the Most Heartbreaking Episode Yet
CURTAIN UPNathan 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.”

Nathan Fielder’s Reputation Rests on ‘The Rehearsal’ Finale
BREAK A LEGThe sixth and final episode of the HBO cringe comedy should finally answer this question: Is Nathan Fielder a genius or a monster?

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

Drake Might Never Make Good Music Again
HONESTLY, NEVERMINDOctober’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.
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