Brian Moylan

Brian Moylan is a writer and pop culture junkie who lives in New York. His work has appeared in Gawker, VICE, New York magazine, and a few other safe-for-work publications.

Recent Articles

Sam Smith's Oscars Speech Was a Disservice to LGBT Youth

He neglected to acknowledge the long history of LGBT Oscar winners

By Brian Moylan

Stop Comparing Game of Thrones to the Books

George R.R. Martin's series and the HBO show should be appreciated as separate entities

By Brian Moylan

There Is Nothing Wrong With Asking Tom Hardy About Sexuality

It's relevant to his work as an actor—and nothing to be embarrassed about

By Brian Moylan

Twitter Is a High School Cafeteria and Swift and Minaj Are the It Girls

Send them to the principal's office

By Brian Moylan

Leave the Poor Minions Alone

Can’t we just let these galumphing pods of ridiculousness make us laugh for a little while?

By Brian Moylan

Please Don’t Make Me Get Gay Married

We didn’t need anyone’s seal of approval before — and we don’t need it now

By Brian Moylan

Here's Why You Should Ignore Science and Keep Wearing Your Skinny Jeans

Reports of their dangers are based on one incident of not dressing for the occasion

By Brian Moylan

Fifty Shades From A Man's Perspective Is Bad for Women

Fifty Shades of testosterone have been added to a film and book franchise that has so far resisted interference by the patriarchy

By Brian Moylan

The Bachelorette’s Fake Gay Relationship Is Why Men Can’t Be Friends

It’s no wonder men are afraid of their emotions and don’t like to bond in public

By Brian Moylan

It Doesn’t Matter What You Think About the ‘Mad Men’ Finale

The clanging pots and pans of the masses are drowning out what could be a grown-up discussion about the finale

By Brian Moylan

In Defense of Being Boring and Gay

Being boring and fitting in isn't defeat; it’s progress

By Brian Moylan

'Dad Bod' Is a Sexist Atrocity

"The problem with the Dad Bod isn’t what it says about men, but what it says about women and how we treat them"

By Brian Moylan

A Decade of YouTube Has Changed the Future of Television

YouTube's first video was uploaded on April 23, 2005

By Brian Moylan

Don’t Blame Michael Bublé for Taking a Creep Shot Without Permission

The idea of consent and public spaces has gotten very grey

By Brian Moylan

Leave Shorts-Wearing Men Alone!

What if a man said that women should not be wearing miniskirts unless they’re models?

By Brian Moylan

Eva Mendes Is Right, Sweatpants Can Lead To Divorce

The real sweatpants are the emotional sweatpants: not bringing flowers home, gaining 20 pounds, and not buying a present just because

By Brian Moylan

Take Jared Leto's Lead and Chop Off That Man Bun—You Look Ridiculous

Top knot-lovers around the world, listen up: this trend is (thankfully) over.

By Brian Moylan

Celebrity Activism Flames Out at the Oscars

Hollywood needs to get off its soap box until it realizes it has the same problems with race, gender, and discrimination as the rest of America

By Brian Moylan

What Kanye West Can Learn From the Olsen Twins

To become a successful fashion designer, Kanye needs to retire from music

By Brian Moylan

Just Cancel The Daily Show

It’s the best thing for Stewart, for whichever poor soul has to step into his shoes, and for the audience.

By Brian Moylan
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