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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Judy Garland was so much more than Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," and proved herself adept at comedy and drama, too. Here, we rank her 15 best movies.
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Everyone thinks of "Mommie Dearest" at the mention of Joan Crawford's name, but the actress had a remarkable career. Here, we rank Crawford's 18 best movies.
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"Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night!" We're taking a glorious ride through the legendary Bette Davis' best films.
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Sex is an important part of life for many, and Passages understands that with a vital humanity.
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This is a quiet, reserved, and observational film.
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A harmless, forgettable family film.
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Girl explores the weight of trauma with care and respect.
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Watch out world: a major new filmmaker has arrived.
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Appearing in everything from indie dramas to big blockbusters, Adam Driver has put together an impressive career, and here are his best films, ranked.
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This nightmarish fairy tale doesn't always work, but it's still a promising debut.
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You don't have to be familiar with Yellowstone to enjoy the new prequel 1923.
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Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin is easy, breezy, and has enough charm to make it a decent enough addition to the franchise.