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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

    Culture
    Scarlett Johansson defends her desire to play any person, any race, or “any tree” she wantsScarlett Johansson defends her desire to play any person, any race, or “any tree” she wants
    Culture

    The Avenger blamed the criticism she received for playing marginalized people on “political correctness.”

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Lil Nas X’s latest “Old Town Road” remix features Young Thug and the Walmart yodeling kidLil Nas X’s latest “Old Town Road” remix features Young Thug and the Walmart yodeling kid
    Culture

    Lil Nas X will invite basically anyone to guest on “Old Town Road.” The new remix proves it works every time.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    What happened with Spider-Man: Far From Home’s multiverse tease?What happened with Spider-Man: Far From Home’s multiverse tease?
    Culture

    After Spider-Man: Far From Home, the MCU multiverse remains unclear.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Of course Beyoncé’s new song for The Lion King is perfectOf course Beyoncé’s new song for The Lion King is perfect
    Culture

    The first single off her new Lion King-inspired album is here.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Friends is leaving Netflix in 2020Friends is leaving Netflix in 2020
    Culture

    WarnerMedia has released new details about its forthcoming streaming service, HBO Max, and Friends will be one of its crown jewels.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Disney’s live-action Mulan remake isn’t a musical, it’s a feminist action movieDisney’s live-action Mulan remake isn’t a musical, it’s a feminist action movie
    Culture

    Mulan will bring honor to us all, but without all the singing.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Pixar has removed a Hollywood “casting couch” joke from Toy Story 2Pixar has removed a Hollywood “casting couch” joke from Toy Story 2
    Culture

    The 20-year-old movie’s quick post-credits gag takes on a harsher light in the #MeToo era.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Does Spider-Man: Far From Home signal a more politically aware MCU?Does Spider-Man: Far From Home signal a more politically aware MCU?
    Culture

    How Marvel’s latest taps into the hopes and fears of a new generation.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 2 more
    Movies
    From Iron Man to Spider-Man: Far From Home: all 23 Marvel movies, rankedFrom Iron Man to Spider-Man: Far From Home: all 23 Marvel movies, ranked
    Movies

    Marvel has 11 years of superhero movies under its belt. But which ones are the best?

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 2 more
    Culture
    SpongeBob SquarePants becomes human in his big birthday special. Almost.SpongeBob SquarePants becomes human in his big birthday special. Almost.
    Culture

    Voice actor Tom Kenny almost turns SpongeBob into a real boy with his live-action impression.

    By Allegra Frank