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I'm Palmer Haasch, a culture writer and critic based in New York City.
My work has been published at Business Insider, Polygon, Thrillist, The Verge, IGN, and GLAAD. I'm currently an entertainment reporter at Business Insider. Right now, I primarily cover television for BI, though I also write about film and celebrities. I have extensive experience covering internet culture and technology (particularly TikTok), and also cover Korean entertainment and anime. Previously, I conducted original research into the significance of real person fanfiction in fandom. I'm a member of the Television Critics Association, as well as GALECA, the association of LGBTQ entertainment critics. Read some of my work below. |
Reported Features |
Netflix canceled their favorite show. They mounted a global fan campaign to save it.
Business Insider, November 2023 How 'Pitch Perfect' overcame a tiny budget and an a cappella 'boot camp' that left most of the cast in tears to become a comedy classic
Business Insider, October 2022 A decade ago, Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Cumberbitches' ruled the internet. Where are they now?
Business Insider, March 2022 |
The streaming apocalypse is nigh. Some are preparing their storm shelters now.
Business Insider, November 2023 The realistic panic attack sequence in 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' is resonating with audiences — here's how the viral moment came together
Business Insider, January 2023 |
Reviews |
'3 Body Problem' is not 'Game of Thrones' with aliens — but it's just getting started
Business Insider, March 2024 Adam Scott returns to TV in a creepy new workplace thriller that's worlds away from 'Parks & Recreation'
Business Insider, February 2022 The latest book in the 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' universe gives us one of its most compelling relationships
Business Insider, August 2020 Euphoria respects Gen Z teens and gets them better than anyone else
Polygon, August 2019 |
The 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' reboot is nothing like the original movie — and that's what makes it must-watch television
Business Insider, February 2024 The Good Place Series Finale — 'Whenever You're Ready' Review
IGN, January 2020 Steven Universe: The Movie epitomizes Steven's inescapable saga of love and conflict
Polygon, September 2019 Studio Trigger's first film 'Promare' is a bright and bold must-see anime
Thrillist, September 2019 |
Essays |
Animation is taking the world's climate anxiety seriously
Polygon, January 2020 Frozen 2's 'Show Yourself' reads
like the queer anthem fans want Polygon, November 2019 |
Anime is for everyone in the joyful world of TikTok memes
Polygon, January 2020 Why fans think HBO's Euphoria crossed a major fanfiction boundary
Polygon, July 2019 'iCarly' is based on late 2000s social media culture, but it's more relevant than ever
Business Insider, March 2021 |
TV, Podcasts, and Panels |
What do Gen Z's viewing habits mean for the future of film and TV?
BBC Radio 4 Front Row, February 2024 TikTok uses its power to bring 'Ratatouille: The Musical' to life
NY1, December 2020 |
The Art of the Fancam
Woman With a Movie Camera Summit 2021 | British Film Institute Internet faces a new wave of wholesome frog content
All Things Considered, June 2020 Can the government ban TikTok?
Recode Daily (formerly Reset), July 2020 |
Projects |
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Podcast
An unofficial recap podcast about the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, edited by me and co-hosted with Petrana Radulovic. |
maybe if you stanned
A formerly weekly newsletter about K-pop releases, news, and fan culture. |
Author profiles |