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. I review film and television, interview showrunners, actors, and filmmakers, and report features about the industry. Previously, I was a digital culture reporter at BI and have extensive experience covering TikTok and online culture. I also have experience writing about K-pop and anime. 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 |
Hollywood keeps making, then re-making, then re-re-making beloved franchises. But what's in it for viewers?
Business Insider, March 2024 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 A decade ago, Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Cumberbitches' ruled the internet. Where are they now?
Business Insider, March 2022 |
Netflix canceled their favorite show. They mounted a global fan campaign to save it.
Business Insider, November 2023 |
Reviews |
'Gladiator II' is a messy spectacle that lets Paul Mescal go feral on screen
Business Insider, November 2024 '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 |
This is the 'House of the Dragon' you've been waiting for — or at least, the beginning of it
Business Insider, June 2024 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 Studio Trigger's first film 'Promare' is a bright and bold must-see anime
Thrillist, September 2019 |
Essays and Analysis |
Rhaenys had to die on 'House of the Dragon' for the war to begin
Business Insider, July 2024 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 |
Interviews |
How a former data analyst turned his 14-year career at Riot Games into 'Arcane,' a beautiful, expensive Netflix hit
Business Insider, November 2024 Jason Schwartzman wasn't trying to become a star
Business Insider, August 2024 |
These Mormon influencers turned their shocking scandal into a reality TV show. It's been good for business.
Business Insider, September 2024 John Leguizamo turned himself into a leading man
Business Insider, May 2024 |
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 |