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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

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    Culture

    The fantastic viral crossover hit is challenging what country music sounds, and looks, like.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
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    Culture

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    The Avengers: Endgame theory that Ant-Man kills Thanos by expanding inside his butt, explainedThe Avengers: Endgame theory that Ant-Man kills Thanos by expanding inside his butt, explained
    Culture

    This fan theory-turned-meme isn’t as half-assed as it sounds.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Dora the Explorer isn’t a kid anymore. She’s a teenage girl with a knife.Dora the Explorer isn’t a kid anymore. She’s a teenage girl with a knife.
    Culture

    Nick Jr.’s cartoon exploradora is now a live-action adventurer because we’re all getting old.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    In an era of infinite TV revivals, Parks and Rec’s creator makes a case against themIn an era of infinite TV revivals, Parks and Rec’s creator makes a case against them
    Culture

    The NBC comedy is a rare holdout amid an unstoppable wave

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood trailer is glitz and glam and little elseTarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood trailer is glitz and glam and little else
    Culture

    But Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt make up for the movie’s weird week of promos.

    By Allegra Frank
    Technology
    Before Gaming on iOS and Apple TV, There Was PippinBefore Gaming on iOS and Apple TV, There Was Pippin
    Technology

    Remember when Apple tried, and failed, to crack the game industry?

    By Allegra Frank

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