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Leanne Butkovic

Senior Culture Editor

Leanne Butkovic is a senior culture editor at Thrillist, focusing on TV, movies, pop culture, and the entertainment industry at large. Their editing work has been featured in The Best American Food Writing series and Longreads. They have previously written for Vulture, Fast Company, and Vice, and have been at Thrillist since 2015. They're also a musician, currently playing in the New York-based indie rock band Freezing Cold. You can find them on Twitter @leanbutk.

Latest Posts From Leanne

Jan 19

TikTokker Mikey Mitchell Spends His Days Off Running Up Colorado’s Tallest Mountains

Mikey Mitchell, aka Rave Twink who documents his long-distance runs on TikTok as @mikey.mitch, stays active during the day and hits Denver’s most fun gay clubs at night.

kpop the musical broadway

Dec 8, 2022

Canceling 'K-POP: The Musical' Is a Travesty

The Broadway show about K-pop idols is abruptly closing after two weeks, which, frankly, sucks.

Sep 9, 2022

All Rise: Sarah Steele Is Now in Session

The actress reflects back on a decade growing up with her character Marissa Gold while being surrounded by acting legends in 'The Good Wife' and 'The Good Fight.'

Aug 24, 2022

Here Are the Best Apples for Baking and Eating, Ranked

Red Delicious need not apply.

baby colin robinson, mark proksch, what we do in the shadows season 4

Aug 4, 2022

Mark Proksch Watched Kid Meltdown Videos to Prep for 'What We Do in the Shadows' Season 4

Proksch's energy vampire Colin Robinson is undergoing a growth spurt after being reborn at the end of Season 3.

lisa hanawalt, lisa simpson, garfield, succession

Jul 19, 2022

How Nickelodeon, Annie Proulx, and Trolling Inspired Lisa Hanawalt for 'Tuca & Bertie'

The 'Tuca & Bertie' series creator talks about her favorite '90s cartoons, ensemble stories, and more.

tim heidecker, bruce springsteen

Jul 8, 2022

Tim Heidecker Explains His Love of Bruce Springsteen

The comedian and musician on how The Boss inspired his new album 'High School' as he gears up for his Two Tims Tour.

westworld evan rachel wood

Jun 29, 2022

A Complete List of Songs Covered in 'Westworld'

We're long gone from Sweetwater, but 'Westworld' is still cranking out the rock and pop covers.

tegan and sara, ani difranco, when night is falling

Jun 28, 2022

Tegan and Sara Found Their Root in Queer '90s Movies

The Canadian pop duo share the pop culture that helped them come out and why the new crop of gay TV is so inspiring.

kpop groups, bts, twice, blackpink, txt

Jun 22, 2022

How to Get Into K-Pop

Fascinated by the global phenomenon that is K-pop but overwhelmed by its scope? Here's what you need to know to appreciate the genre.

top gun maverick, miles teller sweaty

Jun 2, 2022

'Top Gun: Maverick' Gets That Sweat Is an Essential 'Top Gun' Ingredient

The original 'Top Gun' was a famously sweaty movie, and 'Maverick' knows when to bring it out.

you made a fool of beauty with your death by akwaeke emezi

May 26, 2022

Florence + the Machine and Taboo Love Sparked Akwaeke Emezi’s Sexy, Sad Summer Must-Read

'You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty' was born from the writer's internal process—plus an obsession with cooking shows and one specific Florence lyric.