Kyle Buchanan

Kyle Buchanan is a pop culture reporter who serves as The Projectionist, the awards season columnist for The New York Times. He has covered Hollywood and pop culture for two decades and is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook. Buchanan graduated from USC and worked for several years as a senior editor at New York Magazine's Vulture before joining The Times in 2018. He was named Journalist of the Year by the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards in 2021 and is the author of the best-selling book 'Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road.' Buchanan is known for his unique perspective on award season and how it impacts society, often covering movements like #OscarsSoWhite and their ramifications. He does not participate in paid panel discussions for studios or accept the free airfare, lodging, or jury positions offered by film festivals.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/kyle-buchanan

81%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present biased opinions as facts.
  • The author often uses inflammatory language to describe subjects.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest due to their association with the subjects they report on.
  • There are instances where the author's personal opinions and beliefs seem to influence their reporting.

Contradictions

40%

Examples:

  • Articles contain contradictory information about Trump's personal life and actions.
  • There are discrepancies in the descriptions of events and people in different articles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Articles contain false information that is presented as true.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as omission and misleading headlines.

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