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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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“Sinners” breaks Oscar nomination record with 16, kicking off messy film discourse

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.

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Alamo Drafthouse announced a new change that compromises their strict no-phones policy. Customers are freaking out: “No practical way in hell”

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Fake art from “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” unlocks a new fan obsession: Angry Rosalina

Left: Tweet reading "wuthering heights with 35 yo catherine, the whitewashed version of heathcliff. original music by charli xcx. emily brontë did not die for this." Right: Still of actors Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the new "Wuthering Heights" movie about to kiss.

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“The matcha Dubai chocolate Labubu of film”: New “Wuthering Heights” trailer slammed as too horny, whitewashed, and nothing like Brontë’s novel

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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“Grand things are happening in the world of cinema”: The internet is losing their minds over “Wizard of Oz at The Sphere” memes

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“I’d rather find out she was a Scientologist or something”: Natasha Lyonne responds to the AI backlash over her directorial debut “Uncanny Valley”

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Snow White producer’s 38-year-old son melts down over Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet 

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

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‘Real friendship’: Man gets his iPhone stolen in East Village bar. Then he finds strange photos in his iCloud a year later

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‘Nosferatu’ fans are crashing out over teens ‘laughing at poignant scenes’

Samira Sadeque is a New York-based journalist reporting on immigration and mental health, and will sometimes write about memes and dinosaurs too. Her work also appears in Reuters, NPR, and NBC among other publications. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for SAJA awards.

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‘Out In the Night’ tells the story of four black lesbians convicted for self-defense

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‘Fixed’ explores whether disability is really something we need to fix

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Before-and-after shots of ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ will change the way you think about CGI

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