Gabe Bergado

Bio

Gabe is a former arts and entertainment fellow for Mic. He has written for Mashable, Popular Science and Bustle. When he's not writing, he's binge watching a new television show and eating tacos. Follow him @gabebergado if you want to see what he's up to now.
Here Are the Best Films of 2014 That You Won't See at the Oscars
By Gabe Bergado
Let's take a moment to just forget the Oscars and recognize the movies that would have never made it to the academy anyway: indie flicks and obscure foreign films. The genres explore everything from nontraditional aesthetics to experimental story…
Why Everyone Should Be Excited About VH1's 'Hindsight'
By Gabe Bergado
Say you got a second chance in life, not just a new beginning but a way to rewrite your biggest decisions. Bonus benefit: You'd get to relive your favorite decade in pop culture too. How would you handle it? In a throwback of insanely nostalgic…
These Are the Golden Globe Nominees We Really Need to Pay Attention To
By Gabe Bergado
Forget about blizzards, prepare yourself for film awards season. With the Golden Globes and Oscars around the corner, everyone's ready to see who will be taking home the gold. Just like every other year, there's a flurry of fierce competitors.…
'Jurassic Parks and Recreation' Mash-Up Has Andy Dwyer Saving the Day
By Gabe Bergado
What happens when Andy Dwyer takes a break from the life of a musician and has to fend off dinosaurs? Well, madness and hilarity. In a mash-up from Thanks Mom Productions, Parks and Recreation gets a Jurassic World spin with Chris Pratt's doofus…
Benedict Cumberbatch Gets His Award Speech Right
By Gabe Bergado
Benedict Cumberbatch just gave us one more reason to love him. At the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Sunday, biopic (and likely Oscar contender) The Imitation Game received the honor for best ensemble performance in a film. While…
It Was a Groundbreaking Year for Women In Cartoons
By Gabe Bergado
Let's all raise a glass to the innovative animated ladies out there. Although the world of cartoons is only limited by the imagination, many series struggle when it comes to portraying interesting women. Early cartoons offered one-dimensional…
Awesome 'Gilmore Guys' Podcast Proves Dudes Can Appreciate Stars Hollow — And Strong Women
By Gabe Bergado
If you have a guy friend who secretly loves Gilmore Girls but won't admit it, call his bluff, have him drop Serial and start listening to Gilmore Guys, a twice-weekly podcast in which two guys chat about the mother-daughter pop culture…
The Internet Is Calling Out Iggy Azalea's Complete Lack of Talent in the Best Way Possible
By Gabe Bergado
Iggy Azalea might be the last joke of 2014. Azalea already faced some backlash from the hip-hop community when Azealia Banks slammed her for ignoring black issues. But now the ire of the Internet has turned against the Australian-born rapper for…
There's a Big Problem With the 'Interview' That Nobody's Talking About
By Gabe Bergado
Does liking Katy Perry's "Firework" and margaritas make you gay? Thankfully, we have The Interview to help us ponder that question. Most of the scrutiny surrounding the Interview's plot has been on its irresponsible depiction of the problems North…
Behind-the-Scenes Photos Reveal What 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope' Really Looked Like
By Gabe Bergado
Ready for a throwback to a long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away? Star Wars fanatics and vintage lovers will go crazy over the On-Set: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope exhibit at British Film Institute Southbank. From candid shots of cast…