Barry Levitt
Expertise
Animation, Queer Cinema, The Office
- Barry is an animation obsessive, regularly writing about all kinds of animation, and he co-hosted a major podcast series doing deep dives into every Disney animated classic.
- As part of an annual pilgrimage, Barry re-watches the Shrek franchise every year.
- He's an avid re-watcher, and can tell you everything you need to know about RuPaul's Drag Race, The Office, and many more.
Experience
Barry is a culture writer focusing on film and television. He contributes to The Daily Beast, SlashFilm, Vulture, i-D, LGBTQNation, and many more. He's passionate about LGBT+ representation in all forms, and is always keen to highlight hidden gems and underrated classics worthy of a second look.
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Stories By Barry Levitt
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Olivier Assayas' HBO series Irma Vep is surprisingly complicated.
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Benediction is in equal turns lively, devastating, funny, hopeful, and heartbreaking.
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Step aside, princesses! It's time for the baddies to take the spotlight as we count down Disney's most memorably sinister villains.
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"Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" turns childhood nostalgia on its head with news spins on some beloved animated characters.
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The new Disney film does the cameo-laden nostalgia trip right.
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Actress Jessica Chastain has had quite a career, showing boundless dedication to her craft. Here are the 15 best Jessica Chastain movies, ranked.
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Rising to fame in the late 1990s, Matt Damon is one of the most talented actors of his generation. We're taking a deep dive into his best movies.
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Whether it's your comfort show or one you play in the background, The Office is full of memorable moments. Here are the 30 best episodes of the comedy series.
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Disney has weathered decades of ups and downs, but remains the name among names when it comes to animated features. These are its best.
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Robert Eggers' revenge epic The Northman is now playing in theaters. To celebrate, we've ranked the most brutal scenes in the action-packed Viking drama.
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In celebration of one of cinema's most delightful genres, here are the 15 best screwball comedies of all time.
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The Bad Guys is unsurprisingly packed with baddies, some more devious than others. Here are the animated characters ranked by their villainous ways.
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It's time to go on down to South Park and have ourselves a time as we rank every season of the animated series from worst to best.
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Action cinema is dominated by men, but it's the female directors who really push the genre forward. Need proof? Check out these top-tier action flicks.