Drew Taylor

Drew Taylor is a reporter at TheWrap with a background in film journalism, particularly in animation and Disney history. He has been covering film, television, and theme parks for over 15 years and has written for various publications including the New York Times and the New York Daily News. Before joining TheWrap in 2021, Drew was a freelance film journalist and served as the executive editor and social media manager for Moviefone. He is also the co-creator and co-host of the podcast 'Light the Fuse', dedicated to the 'Mission: Impossible' film franchise, and has authored a book about Pixar's 2020 fantasy film, 'Onward'. Drew's primary topics of coverage include films, television shows, theme parks, and animation.

Biography:  https://www.thewrap.com/author/drew-taylor/

71%

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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

92%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to include personal opinions and interpretations in their reporting, as seen in the reference to Tim Burton's statement about 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'.
  • There is an instance of the author expressing their interest in a particular subject (Disney history) which could potentially influence their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, the author's previous work as executive editor and social media manager for Moviefone, which was purchased by MoviePass, could potentially raise questions about their independence and objectivity.
  • There is no clear evidence of financial conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article mentions political undertones as a possible reason for Netflix dropping 'Monkey Man', but does not provide any evidence or clear explanation.
  • The article about 'Monkey Man' contains contradictory information regarding the reasons behind Netflix's decision to drop the film and the film's acquisition by Universal Pictures.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Another article contains deceptive practices by not providing the full context of Netflix's decision to drop 'Monkey Man' and implying that political undertones were the reason.
  • One article misrepresents the character introduction in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', creating a false impression for readers.

Recent Articles

Marvel's Fantastic Four and Deadpool & Wolverine: Record-Breaking Summer Blockbusters

Marvel's Fantastic Four and Deadpool & Wolverine: Record-Breaking Summer Blockbusters

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Marvel's Fantastic Four and Deadpool & Wolverine shattered summer box office records, with Galactus' debut at Comic-Con igniting fan excitement for the Fantastic Four reboot. Simultaneously, Deadpool & Wolverine delivered an action-packed adventure filled with humor and intrigue, setting new benchmarks for domestic sales and showtime market share.
The Unsettling Investigation of Serial Killer 'Longlegs'

The Unsettling Investigation of Serial Killer 'Longlegs'

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 In the 1990s, an FBI agent named Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) investigates a serial killer known as Longlegs who manipulates families into committing murder-suicides and leaves cryptic Zodiac-style notes. Directed by Osgood Perkins, 'Longlegs' is the chilling thriller that has become the must-see horror movie of the summer.
A Quiet Place: Day One - Surviving the Silence in New York City's Ruins

A Quiet Place: Day One - Surviving the Silence in New York City's Ruins

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel to the popular horror franchise, follows a woman named Sam and other survivors navigating a sound-sensitive world overrun by alien creatures. The film premiered on June 28, 2024, and opened with record-breaking $22.5 million in ticket sales. It has an impressive score of 99.75 out of 100, indicating its high quality.
Beetlejuice 2: A Return to Winter River with Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara

Beetlejuice 2: A Return to Winter River with Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 The new trailer for Beetlejuice 2, a sequel to Tim Burton's classic horror-comedy film from 1987, is set in Winter River and follows Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) as she returns home with her mother Delia Deetz (Catherine O'Hara), after a death in the family, and discovers that her daughter Astrid ➣Deetz´ is searching for information about Beetlejuice. The movie will be released on September 6th.
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.