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Whitney Friedlander

Whitney Friedlander is an entertainment journalist with, what some may argue, an unhealthy love affair with her TV. A former staff writer at both Los Angeles Times and Variety, her writing has also appeared in Cosmopolitan, Vulture, The Washington Post and others. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, daughter, and two spoiled cats.

Scott Patterson in his iconic truck at the Gilmore Girls Pop-up
WHERE YOU LEAD

‘Gilmore Girls’ Fans Get the Ultimate Hallmark Movie

Oy with the nostalgia already.

Whitney Friedlander

Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another, Scarlett Spears, Wicked: For Good, Cary Christopher, Weapons, Miles Caton, Sinners, Jacobi Jupe in Hamnet in a children's play theater
SCENE-STEALERS

A Guide to the Breakout Young Stars of Awards Season

Forget the boring A-listers. These young actors are the real reason to be invested in this year’s race.

Whitney Friedlander

A photo illustration of an Oscar Award, Emilia Perez, Green Book, Dances with Wolves, Gangs of New York, Shakespeare in Love, and Color Purple.
GOLD RUSH

‘Emilia Pérez’ Tops the Biggest Scandals in Oscars History

From 1961’s “The Alamo” to the Harvey Weinstein era, we revisited the wildest controversies in Oscar campaign history. The big shock: “Emilia Pérez” may be the worst of them all.

Whitney Friedlander

Josh O'Connor holds a racket in a still from 'Challengers'
CENTER COURT

How That Epic ‘Challengers’ Final Tennis Match Was Made

The editor and sound designers behind director Luca Guadagnino’s horny tennis film tell us how they nailed those final shots.

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Paul Blumenthal and director Andrew Jarecki.
‘KILLED THEM ALL’

Meet the Actor Who Plays Robert Durst in ‘The Jinx—Part 2’

Paul Blumenthal, an actor and trial attorney, portrays convicted murderer Robert Durst in reenactments in the HBO series. The experience was as wild as it sounds.

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Losing It

TV’s Not So Desperate Virgins

<p>From <i>Girls</i> and <i>Grey’s Anatomy</i> to <i>Underemployed</i>, Whitney Friedlander explores television’s recent trend of depicting the struggles of 20-something female virgins.</p>

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