Kristin Corry

Senior Staff Writer, VICE US

Film

Brenda Meeks from ‘Scary Movie’ Is My True Queen of Horror

She changed horror movies forever by saying what everyone was thinking: “Don’t go in there! Run!”
Kristin Corry
10.28.22
Internet

Irrational Fear Is a TikTok Genre Now

Videos that claim to help prevent sex trafficking or expose spycams in Airbnbs are actually superspreaders of misinformation.
Kristin Corry
10.19.22
debt

Are My Student Loans Being Forgiven, Or What?

The Biden administration will no longer forgive student loans for hundreds of thousands of borrowers. Here's how to know if you're affected.
Kristin Corry
10.5.22
Celebrity

Can You Sue Nicki Minaj Stans For Harassment?

YouTuber Kimberly Nicole Foster plans to sue Barbz after a critical tweet prompted threats. A lawyer explains her chances.
Kristin Corry
9.30.22
Race

Erotica Is Still Not Ready for Black Women

The audio erotica app Dipsea is yet another outlet championing diversity, but celebrating white women.
Kristin Corry
9.21.22
Television

‘MIKE’ Is a Rare Peek at Tyson’s Toxic Relationship With Black Women

The unauthorized Hulu miniseries explores the boxer’s career in his prime, including his tumultuous marriage to Robin Givens and convicted rape of former Miss Black America contestant Desiree Washington.
Kristin Corry
9.2.22
Internet

We Spoke to the Actual Artist Behind FN Meka, the Controversial AI Rapper

Kyle the Hooligan, the man who originally voiced the “robot rapper,” said he still he hasn’t been paid.
Kristin Corry
8.25.22
Internet

This Comedian Is Playing the Race Card, But That's Exactly the Point

In Clare Brown’s videos, “European Americans” experience the kind of microaggressions Black people endure every day.
Kristin Corry
8.12.22
Television

Why Viola Davis’ Portrayal of Michelle Obama Was Doomed From the Start

“The First Lady” was canceled by Showtime this week. It’s the latest casualty of an ongoing identity crisis at the channel.
Kristin Corry
8.4.22
Celebrity

I Took Kris Jenner’s MasterClass in Order to Become Famous and Rich

Or at least learn how to promote my work without wanting to throw up.
Kristin Corry
7.27.22
movies

A Live-Action ‘Barbie’ Movie Is Just a Commercial, Even if the Outfits Are Cute

Not every story is worthy of a modern reappraisal, especially when it comes to “humanizing” a doll.
Kristin Corry
7.11.22
Race

How Black Swimmers Are Reclaiming the Water This Summer

The desire to swim didn’t change my address or income, and it certainly did nothing for the hours it tacked onto my wash days. But I’m finally returning to the pool.
Kristin Corry
7.1.22
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