Jamie Jirak

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.
“At least he’s consistent?”: Timothée Chalamet has actually dissed the opera before—twice
"I just KNOW a ballerina rejected him in 8th grade."
“Called in all the favors”: Nicole Kidman reveals her iconic AMC spot was filmed for free
Bring back the longer version.
“Everyone loves this silly lil lizard”: The “Hoppers” collab in Fortnite is so popular, players are calling it an “industry plant”
Tom Lizard, you will always be famous.
How are fans reacting to the end of “Smiling Friends”? Not well.
"Check on your neurodivergent friends."
Fans want Caleb McLaughlin to play Miles Morales after “Stranger Things”
It's definitely a hot topic.
“Everything just looked terrifying”: No, that’s not Bill Clinton in “Ted”— why Seth MacFarlane’s AI-infused impression is sparking controversy
There were better alternatives.
Hyacinth’s recital dance from “Bridgerton” goes viral, with a little help from Charli XCX
Fans love the dance.
After over a decade, “Scary Movie” is returning. Here’s what fans are saying about the spoofed horror homages
The nostalgia is real.
A24’s “Backrooms” trailer drops, based on the creepypasta YouTube series of the same name
People are ready to be scared.
“Breaking Bad” episode loses its perfect score on IMDb after review bomb fandom war
"Find a safer fandom to play with."
“KPop Demon Hunters” is coming to the Criterion Collection, sparking a debate between fans of the movie and film snobs
"WALL-E" is also on Criterion, FYI.
Dropout’s appearance on “The Rookie” brings “copaganda” claims from disappointed fans
The Rookie isn't real, but the LAPD is.
Netflix’s changes to the SAG Awards raise questions, including renaming it the “Actor Awards”
"I really object and find it remarkably offensive."
“It’s here”: Matthew McConaughey speaks about the inevitability of AI in Hollywood. Some are questioning his motivation
You can't fake art.
Social media users imagine “Silicon Valley” set in 2026 because it’s “the most realistic TV show ever”
"Silicon Valley was a documentary."














