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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

    Culture
    Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer’s phenomenal winning streak, explainedJeopardy champion James Holzhauer’s phenomenal winning streak, explained
    Culture

    Holzhauer is coming for Ken Jennings’s Jeopardy records. It’s compelling — and polarizing — TV.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Arthur’s same-sex marriage episode didn’t air in AlabamaArthur’s same-sex marriage episode didn’t air in Alabama
    Culture

    The local PBS distributor was concerned that airing Mr. Ratburn’s wedding would betray parents’ “trust.”

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Jenny Slate on how her new sci-fi podcast lets her be more than a funny voiceJenny Slate on how her new sci-fi podcast lets her be more than a funny voice
    Podcast
    Culture

    In Earth Break, Jenny Slate pushes against type to become an alien-killing action hero.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Watch: Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” gets a time-traveling Western mini movieWatch: Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” gets a time-traveling Western mini movie
    Culture

    The rapper rounds up Billy Ray Cyrus and Chris Rock for the song’s hilariously perfect official video.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Kids’ TV rarely shows same-sex marriage. On Arthur, wonderfully, it’s no big deal.Kids’ TV rarely shows same-sex marriage. On Arthur, wonderfully, it’s no big deal.
    Culture

    Congrats to Mr. Ratburn!

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    How Comedy Bang Bang host Scott Aukerman keeps the hilariously weird comedy podcast goingHow Comedy Bang Bang host Scott Aukerman keeps the hilariously weird comedy podcast going
    Podcast
    Culture

    After 600 episodes and 10 years, the alt-comedy playground remains perfectly imperfect.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    SpongeBob SquarePants’ 20 years of brilliance, explained in 3 episodesSpongeBob SquarePants’ 20 years of brilliance, explained in 3 episodes
    Culture

    Among dozens of perfect episodes, these three exemplify what makes SpongeBob endure.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    The 5 best TV debuts of April 2019The 5 best TV debuts of April 2019
    Culture

    I Think You Should Leave, Ramy, and three other TV shows we loved — plus 12 more worth watching.

    By Allegra Frank and Emily St. James
    Culture
    Does Avengers: Endgame’s plan to defeat Thanos make any sense? We discuss.Does Avengers: Endgame’s plan to defeat Thanos make any sense? We discuss.
    Culture

    Endgame’s implausible “heist” plot could have ruined the movie. Instead, we loved it.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Allegra Frank and 1 more
    Culture
    Watch: Sonic the Hedgehog’s first trailer has lots of Jim Carrey, not enough hedgehog hijinksWatch: Sonic the Hedgehog’s first trailer has lots of Jim Carrey, not enough hedgehog hijinks
    Culture

    The existence of a live-action Sonic movie is weird; its apparent function as a showcase for Jim Carrey is even weirder.

    By Allegra Frank