Barry Levitt is a freelance entertainment critic and his work can be found in The Daily Beast, Vulture, Empire Magazine, Rolling Stone, SlashFilm, InsideHook, LGBTQNation, and more. He covers animation, queer cinema, and everything in between. You can follow him on Twitter at @blevitt93.
Latest From Barry Levitt
'The Acolyte' takes a parsec-leap forward for queer representation
Planet Brendok is a sapphic paradise with a shadow hanging over it.
By Barry Levitt


'Atlas' ending explainer: What is Netflix saying about AI now?
Jennifer Lopez faces off with an AI villain... with the help of an AI mech suit.
By Barry Levitt


'The Circle' Season 6's AI contestant is a grim reminder of the ubiquity of chatbots
Meet Max; he's like your worst Hinge date!
By Barry Levitt


Benjamin Bratt's 'Loot' cameo has us swooning
The actor, producer, and advocate gets hot and hilarious alongside Maya Rudolph.
By Barry Levitt


John Turturro's puppy play brings 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' to life
The 'Severance' actor is a dazzling guest star.
By Barry Levitt


A survival guide to Alfie, the horrifying feline monstrosity in 'Argylle'
One Cat Dad speaks up.
By Barry Levitt


'Poor Things' sex scenes may be controversial. They're also pivotal.
"We are our own means of production."
By Barry Levitt


Trace Lysette deserves an Oscar for this impeccable 2023 drama you might have missed
Don't overlook "Monica" when it comes to your end-of-year lists.
By Barry Levitt


Does 'May December' snatch from 'All About Eve'? Todd Haynes explains
Plus, his thoughts on current queer cinema.
By Barry Levitt


Todd Haynes tells us how Mary Kay Letourneau influenced 'May December'
Plus, how Julianne Moore developed the character of Gracie.
By Barry Levitt


Trust us: Don't skip the intro on 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'
Bryan Lee O'Malley's anime starts off with a bop.
By Barry Levitt


'Cat Person' may be a miss, but its pivotal sex scene is an all-timer
When Depeche Mode becomes a red flag...
By Barry Levitt


'Lessons in Chemistry' gives us the goodest boy of 2023
An episode from the POV of a mourning dog reminds us grief isn't limited to humans.
By Barry Levitt

