Allegra Frank

Editor

Allegra Frank is an entertainment editor at The Daily Beast, particularly interested in animation, internet culture, video games, and comedy. Her work also concerns intersectional issues in TV, film, and music. Alongside editing and reporting, she has significant podcast, panel moderation, and public speaking experience. Her work has also been published in The New York Times, Slate, Vox, and Polygon.

KING OF COMEDY

Is Joey King the Worst Part of ‘Family Affair’—or the Best?

In her latest Netflix romp, “A Family Affair,” the “Kissing Booth” actress is at her slapstick-y best. What more could any of us want?

Laura Bradley

BIG SWING

‘The Bear’ Season Premiere Is Ballsy as Hell

We were expecting relentless chaos. Instead, we got a meditative tone poem. Love it or hate it, the start to “The Bear” Season 3 is certainly audacious.

Kevin Fallon

BEAUTIFULLY BIZARRE

Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron Are Absurdly Sexy Together

This movie may sound a little too much like “The Idea of You,” but trust us—it’s so much more fun.

Coleman Spilde

NEVER TOO LATE

‘Kick Ass’ June Squibb, at 94, Is Our Next Great Action Hero

The Oscar nominee’s career takes an unexpected turn with the indie hit “Thelma.” After doing her own stunts in the action comedy, she makes a case for being the next Tom Cruise.

Kevin Fallon