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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

    Culture
    Emmys 2020: The full list of winnersEmmys 2020: The full list of winners
    Culture

    Schitt’s Creek was the most decorated winner of the night, sweeping the comedy categories. Succession and Watchmen also won big.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Here’s the full list of 2020 Emmy nomineesHere’s the full list of 2020 Emmy nominees
    Culture

    Watchmen, Ozark, Succession, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel lead the nominees, and fan favorite Schitt’s Creek has a shot at winning Best Comedy for its final season.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    One Good Thing: No TV show understands the horror of middle school better than PEN15One Good Thing: No TV show understands the horror of middle school better than PEN15
    Culture

    The Hulu comedy achingly captures the trials and tribulations of puberty and teenage best friendship.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    In these uncertain times, Degrassi is the ultimate comfortIn these uncertain times, Degrassi is the ultimate comfort
    Culture

    Depression is exhausting. Thanks to reruns of the Canadian teen drama, I know I can make it through.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    7 daring movie adaptations of literary classics7 daring movie adaptations of literary classics
    Culture

    And this weekend’s best new releases.

    By Constance Grady, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
    Culture
    Black Is King is Beyoncé’s stunning ode to African gloryBlack Is King is Beyoncé’s stunning ode to African glory
    Culture

    Her newest visual album finds a glorious heritage just beneath the skin.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    The 6 songs that explain Taylor Swift’s new album, FolkloreThe 6 songs that explain Taylor Swift’s new album, Folklore
    Culture

    On her surprise-release record, Swift takes her fans deep into the wistful woods.

    By Allegra Frank
    The best and worst of the biggest streaming services
    Culture

    Deciding which streaming services to subscribe to is daunting. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Allegra Frank, Alissa Wilkinson and 2 more
    Culture
    Disney is overhauling Splash Mountain to remove the ride’s ties to a racist filmDisney is overhauling Splash Mountain to remove the ride’s ties to a racist film
    Culture

    The popular log flume attraction will be redesigned around the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Run the Jewels’ new album is shocking, funny, relentless — and 2020’s most required listeningRun the Jewels’ new album is shocking, funny, relentless — and 2020’s most required listening
    Culture

    The rap duo’s tremendous fourth album puts America’s racial unrest to music.

    By Allegra Frank