Barry Levitt
@barrylevitt.bsky.social
Film/TV Writer – The Daily Beast, Vulture, Time, Empire, LA Times, Rolling Stone & more
Cat dad, Viking fanatic, relatively entertaining Canadian
Cat dad, Viking fanatic, relatively entertaining Canadian
I'm in the BBC! What a time to be alive etc etc
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'It took a big hit for the studio': How dark and daring gamble The Black Cauldron became a notorious Disney flop
Disney Animation's ambitious and innovative 1985 film The Black Cauldron was an experiment that dramatically failed, arguably putting the future of the studio in question.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I'm in the BBC! What a time to be alive etc etc
www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...
www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...
Frantically telling everyone on this train that RIHANNA IS SMURFETTE
July 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Frantically telling everyone on this train that RIHANNA IS SMURFETTE
There's never enough animation on these kinds of lists so...
June 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
There's never enough animation on these kinds of lists so...
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🔍 NEW EPISODE 🔎
Ramblin welcomes back @barrylevitt.bsky.social to explore THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, Spielberg's mo-cap take on Herge's classic comic-book character. Available now wherever you get your podcasts! #tintin #ramblin #amblin
LINK: bit.ly/3HmG0Gc
Ramblin welcomes back @barrylevitt.bsky.social to explore THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, Spielberg's mo-cap take on Herge's classic comic-book character. Available now wherever you get your podcasts! #tintin #ramblin #amblin
LINK: bit.ly/3HmG0Gc
June 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🔍 NEW EPISODE 🔎
Ramblin welcomes back @barrylevitt.bsky.social to explore THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, Spielberg's mo-cap take on Herge's classic comic-book character. Available now wherever you get your podcasts! #tintin #ramblin #amblin
LINK: bit.ly/3HmG0Gc
Ramblin welcomes back @barrylevitt.bsky.social to explore THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, Spielberg's mo-cap take on Herge's classic comic-book character. Available now wherever you get your podcasts! #tintin #ramblin #amblin
LINK: bit.ly/3HmG0Gc
Here it is! My (20th!!) piece for TIME is about how Disney has completely misunderstood what makes Stitch such a universally adored character, turning into a tragic attempt at selling products:
time.com/7287149/lilo...
time.com/7287149/lilo...
How Disney Did Stitch Dirty
The live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' adaptation fundamentally misunderstands what made the chaotic blue alien appealing in the original.
time.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Here it is! My (20th!!) piece for TIME is about how Disney has completely misunderstood what makes Stitch such a universally adored character, turning into a tragic attempt at selling products:
time.com/7287149/lilo...
time.com/7287149/lilo...
before my Stitch piece comes, here's my updated ranking of Every Disney Live-Action Remake!
time.com/7270250/disn...
time.com/7270250/disn...
Every Disney Live-Action Remake, Ranked
Ranking all 16 Disney live-action remakes, including the newly released Snow White
time.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
before my Stitch piece comes, here's my updated ranking of Every Disney Live-Action Remake!
time.com/7270250/disn...
time.com/7270250/disn...
Lilo & Stitch embargo is up! It's horrible. Don't have a review but I do have a piece coming very soon about the baffling treatment of everyone's favourite blue alien.
May 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Lilo & Stitch embargo is up! It's horrible. Don't have a review but I do have a piece coming very soon about the baffling treatment of everyone's favourite blue alien.
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I know this says something about the state of games media, but Polygon had a superb entertainment desk too!! We were tiny but mighty and we did some stories that I am super proud of and it's been an honor to work alongside them and apparently i cant tag them all bc im running out of characters but
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I know this says something about the state of games media, but Polygon had a superb entertainment desk too!! We were tiny but mighty and we did some stories that I am super proud of and it's been an honor to work alongside them and apparently i cant tag them all bc im running out of characters but
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CBC finally calls Carleton - the Canadian Tory leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his own seat
April 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
CBC finally calls Carleton - the Canadian Tory leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his own seat
SINNERS is in cinemas today! I adored it. To celebrate, I updated my list of Identical Twin Movies for @vulture.com
(with two other additions):
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
(with two other additions):
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
Seeing Double: 19 Essential Identical-Twin Movies
For a group that makes up just 0.4 percent of the world’s population, identical twins have enthralled moviegoers.
www.vulture.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
SINNERS is in cinemas today! I adored it. To celebrate, I updated my list of Identical Twin Movies for @vulture.com
(with two other additions):
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
(with two other additions):
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
Found FX's Dying for Sex moving and hilarious in equal measure. Michelle Williams is on a whole other level. I wrote about a truly delightful, kinky, and horny scene for The Daily Beast:
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www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/dyi...
Michelle Williams’ New Series Has Furries and Water Sports
“Dying for Sex” has an episode involving furries, water sports, and chemotherapy. It’s shockingly moving.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Found FX's Dying for Sex moving and hilarious in equal measure. Michelle Williams is on a whole other level. I wrote about a truly delightful, kinky, and horny scene for The Daily Beast:
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/dyi...
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/dyi...
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Would love this AI photo to stop being shared around but I guess that’s too much to ask
Though I will say, images like this (ones you can scroll by and share without thinking but fall apart on closer inspection) are arguably what’s most dangerous
Though I will say, images like this (ones you can scroll by and share without thinking but fall apart on closer inspection) are arguably what’s most dangerous
April 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Would love this AI photo to stop being shared around but I guess that’s too much to ask
Though I will say, images like this (ones you can scroll by and share without thinking but fall apart on closer inspection) are arguably what’s most dangerous
Though I will say, images like this (ones you can scroll by and share without thinking but fall apart on closer inspection) are arguably what’s most dangerous
I have no idea how the ALCS works but I do know that I love it with my whole heart
March 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I have no idea how the ALCS works but I do know that I love it with my whole heart
From The Beatles to Beyoncé, loved putting this list of 10 great films based on albums for the BFI
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www.bfi.org.uk/10-great-fil...
10 great films based on albums
As Ken Russell’s Tommy turns 50, we explore the world of hit albums that have expanded into their own movies, from A Hard Day’s Night to Purple Rain.
www.bfi.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
From The Beatles to Beyoncé, loved putting this list of 10 great films based on albums for the BFI
www.bfi.org.uk/10-great-fil...
www.bfi.org.uk/10-great-fil...
Loved putting this list of essential queer films to watch for Valentine's Day for @xtramagazine.com, including gems like Desert Hearts, Weekend, and Rafiki
xtramagazine.com/culture/7-es...
xtramagazine.com/culture/7-es...
7 essential queer movies for the lovers and the heartbroken to watch this Valentine’s Day | Xtra Magazine
From queer classics to recent gems, these films have all the tears, happy endings, swooning romances and passionate sex you could want.
xtramagazine.com
February 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Loved putting this list of essential queer films to watch for Valentine's Day for @xtramagazine.com, including gems like Desert Hearts, Weekend, and Rafiki
xtramagazine.com/culture/7-es...
xtramagazine.com/culture/7-es...
Sign and keep one of London's finest cultural institutions alive and thriving!
#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sign and keep one of London's finest cultural institutions alive and thriving!
Instead of seeing a Mel Gibson movie this weekend, may I humbly suggest literally anything else?
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www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/fli...
Everything You Can Do Instead of Watching Mel Gibson’s Movie
The polarizing (to say the least) Hollywood icon directed a new action thriller out this weekend Here’s our guide to better plans.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Instead of seeing a Mel Gibson movie this weekend, may I humbly suggest literally anything else?
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/fli...
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/fli...
Nickel Boys in Best Picture thank the LORD
January 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Nickel Boys in Best Picture thank the LORD
Season 2 of AppleTV's excellent SILO has just aired its finale. I spoke to the show's creator Graham Yost to break it all down for Time:
time.com/7206478/silo...
time.com/7206478/silo...
Breaking Down the Shocking Ending of Silo Season 2
The second season of Apple's sci-fi hit goes out with a bang—and then another bang.
time.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Season 2 of AppleTV's excellent SILO has just aired its finale. I spoke to the show's creator Graham Yost to break it all down for Time:
time.com/7206478/silo...
time.com/7206478/silo...
I wrote a bit today about the legendary David Lynch, and my favourite film of his, INLAND EMPIRE. RIP to one of the most influential filmmakers in history.
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/dav...
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/dav...
David Lynch’s Masterpiece: Everyone Go Watch ‘Inland Empire’
In the wake of the filmmaking legend’s death, we revisit his thrilling, provocative, and often inscrutable 2006 feature starring Laura Dern.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I wrote a bit today about the legendary David Lynch, and my favourite film of his, INLAND EMPIRE. RIP to one of the most influential filmmakers in history.
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/dav...
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/dav...
The whole freelance writer thing can be super challenging, but sometimes you get to interview people behind the films and shows you love, and like Marge Simpson, I just think that's neat.
January 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The whole freelance writer thing can be super challenging, but sometimes you get to interview people behind the films and shows you love, and like Marge Simpson, I just think that's neat.
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Wrote about one of my favourite things: the Disney Villain song! Particularly, how the new villain song in MUFASA is disastrous, and how it's a stark reminder of everything that's gone wrong with Disney villains and their showstopping numbers. For @polygon.com:
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
Mufasa: The Lion King’s ‘Bye Bye’ is a tragedy for Disney villain songs
What’s missing from the modern era’s increasingly rare Disney villain song? We have a theory
www.polygon.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Wrote about one of my favourite things: the Disney Villain song! Particularly, how the new villain song in MUFASA is disastrous, and how it's a stark reminder of everything that's gone wrong with Disney villains and their showstopping numbers. For @polygon.com:
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
Wrote about one of my favourite things: the Disney Villain song! Particularly, how the new villain song in MUFASA is disastrous, and how it's a stark reminder of everything that's gone wrong with Disney villains and their showstopping numbers. For @polygon.com:
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
Mufasa: The Lion King’s ‘Bye Bye’ is a tragedy for Disney villain songs
What’s missing from the modern era’s increasingly rare Disney villain song? We have a theory
www.polygon.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Wrote about one of my favourite things: the Disney Villain song! Particularly, how the new villain song in MUFASA is disastrous, and how it's a stark reminder of everything that's gone wrong with Disney villains and their showstopping numbers. For @polygon.com:
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
www.polygon.com/opinion/5003...
Very pleased to be quoted in the new trailer for THE BRUTALIST, my favourite film of the year. And there's tons of (deserved) chat about Adrian Brody and Guy Pearce, but Felicity Jones does really incredible work here!
December 10, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Very pleased to be quoted in the new trailer for THE BRUTALIST, my favourite film of the year. And there's tons of (deserved) chat about Adrian Brody and Guy Pearce, but Felicity Jones does really incredible work here!
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Holding space for queer media with this piece on why Denzel Washington is smoking hot – and electric to watch – in GLADIATOR II
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Denzel Washington Is Hotter Than Ever in ‘Gladiator II’
The robes. The rings. The bombast. The sexuality. We need to talk about Macrinus…
www.thedailybeast.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Holding space for queer media with this piece on why Denzel Washington is smoking hot – and electric to watch – in GLADIATOR II
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/gla...
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/gla...