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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Associate Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Allegra Frank

    Culture
    6 things to know about Peacock, NBC’s new (free) streaming service6 things to know about Peacock, NBC’s new (free) streaming service
    Culture

    NBC’s entry into the streaming wars will offer a free tier, two paid tiers, and plenty of content.

    By Allegra Frank and Aja Romano
    Culture
    5 winners and 4 losers of the 2020 Oscar nominations, from Joker to J. Lo5 winners and 4 losers of the 2020 Oscar nominations, from Joker to J. Lo
    Culture

    The big loser was diversity.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
    Culture
    Pop culture that makes bad days betterPop culture that makes bad days better
    Culture

    What to watch, play, read, and listen to when the world is a broken mess.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 4 more
    Culture
    Coachella 2020: The good, the bad, and the “okay, sure” of this year’s lineupCoachella 2020: The good, the bad, and the “okay, sure” of this year’s lineup
    Culture

    This April’s festival includes a K-pop reunion, a digital superstar, and way too few women on the bill.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    A cartooning superstar says drawing is our native language. It’s never too late to become fluent.A cartooning superstar says drawing is our native language. It’s never too late to become fluent.
    Culture

    Lynda Barry’s new book Making Comics is an empathetic read for anyone afraid to draw.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    Star Wars ended the decade on a rough note. At least it had Babu Frik.Star Wars ended the decade on a rough note. At least it had Babu Frik.
    Culture

    Say what you will about Rise of Skywalker, but Babu Frik is perfect.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    What to expect at the 2020 Golden GlobesWhat to expect at the 2020 Golden Globes
    Culture

    Ricky Gervais returns as host for a record-breaking fifth time, and Netflix is poised to clean up.

    By Allegra Frank
    Culture
    5 questions about Watchmen’s season one finale5 questions about Watchmen’s season one finale
    Culture

    And it’s not just five variations on “What happens next?!”

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 2 more
    Culture
    19 books from the 2010s we can’t stop thinking about19 books from the 2010s we can’t stop thinking about
    Culture

    The most important books of the decade, according to Vox staff.

    By Haleema Shah, Ezra Klein and 17 more
    Culture
    Juice Wrld helped define Soundcloud rap through vulnerability, debauchery, and mortalityJuice Wrld helped define Soundcloud rap through vulnerability, debauchery, and mortality
    Culture

    The 21-year-old was, more than anything, just trying to relate.

    By Allegra Frank