Shirley Li

Shirley Li is a journalist at The Atlantic, where she covers entertainment and culture. She has written about the latest trends in film and television, as well as the impact of technology on society. Prior to joining The Atlantic, she was a reporter at Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. Shirley has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from New York University.

Biography:  https://www.theatlantic.com/author/shirley-li/

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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:

  • Multiple references to Indian culture and mythology suggest an emphasis on religion.
  • The phrase 'corrupt leaders' suggests a moral judgment.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The battle in the sky leaves only devastation behind.
  • Yet being honorable, as the series has demonstrated again and again, is a destructive endeavor in a world that has forgotten the value of keeping an oath.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • Rhaenys finally attacked on behalf of Rhaenyra in Episode 4, resulting in her death and Meleys’ loss.
  • Rhaenys was a top lieutenant for Rhaenyra and had a strong alliance with the Velaryon navy.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensationalism by describing Patel’s performance as 'brutal', which may not accurately reflect the content of the movie.
  • The author claims that Monkey Man is no mere formulaic revenge film. However, it does contain elements of a revenge story where Kid seeks to destroy those who ruined his life through fistfights.

Recent Articles

The Duality of Dragons: Rhaenys, Aegon II, and Aemond's Brutal Three-Way Battle in 'House of the Dragon'

The Duality of Dragons: Rhaenys, Aegon II, and Aemond's Brutal Three-Way Battle in 'House of the Dragon'

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 In 'House of the Dragon', a pivotal three-way battle involving Princess Rhaenys, King Aegon II, Prince Aemond, and their dragons showcases the duality of these creatures as both awe-inspiring and destructive. As tensions rise between Rhaenyra's and Alicent's families, the war intensifies with both sides utilizing dragons to gain an edge.
Monkey Man Beats The First Omen in Previews, Despite Netflix Dropping It Without Explanation

Monkey Man Beats The First Omen in Previews, Despite Netflix Dropping It Without Explanation

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Dev Patel's Monkey Man, a revenge-thriller set in India inspired by the legend of Hanuman and John Wick series, outperformed 20 Century's supernatural franchise horror pic The First Omen in Thursday night previews at the domestic box office. Despite being bought for $30 million during production by Netflix and then dropped without a clear reason why, Monkey Man has political undertones which may have spooked the streamer.