I absorb culture subcutaneously.
Incurably passionate nerd who writes and podcasts about shows and movies, but also sometimes about music, comics, and games. I like reaching from all over the place (and history) to inform, contextualize, and break down modern trends and media.
Interests include: owning too much lipstick and ridiculous cosmetics, comedy podcasts, baking, thirsting over Chris Evans and Tom Welling, listening to Taylor Swift and having feelings. I occasionally knit and make music playlists and buy new journaling pens. I’ve watched too many David McCallum shows not for the plot. Himbo whisperer. Biiiiiiig academic nerd, teeny tiny bookshelf space. Will be your favorite wine aunt.
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Blurb
Lena Barkin is a freelancer specializing in queer and cult (not cults, but those too) media with a healthy dose of hard line intersectional feminism for good measure. Also, fandom, but that was more of a lifestyle choice.
Get in Touch
Lena is available for work! Requests for short pieces, features, essays, research, punchups, and feedback are all welcome. Also open to other formats if you think it’d be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Get in contact with her online at:
lenalect@gmail.com
@scenicrailway.bsky.social
Washington, DC