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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

    Culture
    11 great ways to pass the time this holiday weekend11 great ways to pass the time this holiday weekend
    Culture

    Got lots of time ahead of you? Here are some recommendations for great things to watch or play.

    By Emily St. James, Allegra Frank and 1 more
    Culture
    Beyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nomineesBeyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nominees
    Culture

    The annual music award show is scheduled for January.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Why the new PlayStation and Xbox are such a big dealWhy the new PlayStation and Xbox are such a big deal
    Culture

    New video games are released all the time. New consoles are much, much rarer.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Wonder Woman 1984 will debut on HBO Max this ChristmasWonder Woman 1984 will debut on HBO Max this Christmas
    Culture

    The film will still see a theatrical release, but it’s a big move for the long-delayed blockbuster.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    You don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The MandalorianYou don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The Mandalorian
    Culture

    Here’s a few things to know about Disney+’s Star Wars TV show if you’re not a Star Wars fan.

    By Allegra Frank
    One Good Thing
    One Good Thing: Kiki’s Delivery Service is the sweetest, most wistful witch movie everOne Good Thing: Kiki’s Delivery Service is the sweetest, most wistful witch movie ever
    One Good Thing

    Studio Ghibli’s masterful animated classic turns the pains of adolescence into something hauntingly magical.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    AOC streamed a video game on Twitch — meeting young potential voters on their own turfAOC streamed a video game on Twitch — meeting young potential voters on their own turf
    Culture

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s first Twitch stream is now one of the platform’s most-viewed streams of all time.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    4 winners and 2 losers from Saturday Night Live’s season premiere4 winners and 2 losers from Saturday Night Live’s season premiere
    Culture

    Jim Carrey debuted as Joe Biden, Alec Baldwin is (still) over-playing Trump, Chris Rock nailed it, and we hope everyone stays healthy.

    By Alissa Wilkinson and Allegra Frank
    Culture
    One Good Thing: Vintage Nintendo games are good vibes made playableOne Good Thing: Vintage Nintendo games are good vibes made playable
    Culture

    The world continues to be the worst right now. Thankfully, there are old-school video games.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    6 winners and 5 losers from the virtual Emmy Awards6 winners and 5 losers from the virtual Emmy Awards
    Culture

    Winners: Schitt’s Creek and HBO! Losers: Netflix and The Good Place!

    By Emily St. James and Allegra Frank