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Mary Kassel

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About Mary Kassel

Mary Kassel (they/them) is a writer and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles. They recently graduated from Emerson College in Boston, MA. Here they participated in many film shoots and were the Managing Editor of the literary magazine EM Mag. They were also a frequent contributor to the editorial section of the magazine.

Their passions include winemaking, theatre, film, and independent bookstores. This past summer they wrapped production on their independent short film, now in post-production.

In writing about film and television for the magazine as well as being an accomplished scriptwriter themself, Kassel is an authority on screenplay execution and effectiveness. It is their ambition to one day write a book, or at least a small collection of essays.  

Latest Articles

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10 Unforgettable Final Shots From Great TV Shows

A great TV show is nothing if it doesn't end with an amazing final season, and within that, an amazing final shot to leave with the audience.

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The Crown (2016)
10 Best TV Shows Like The Crown To Watch After The Final Season

Even though the final season of The Crown has concluded, many other great TV shows have similar themes and stories as the beloved series.

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One Chicago
Every One Chicago Crossover Episode, Ranked Worst To Best

Throughout the One Chicago franchise, many new shows have come and gone, but the crossover events that they inspire are always unforgettable.

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10 Directors Who Would Be Perfect For Bond 26 

As the race for who will play the next James Bond heats up, so does the question of who will direct Bond 26 and bring the films into a new era.

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10 Actors Who Blew Us Away With Unexpectedly Great TV Show Performances

When an actor is typecast it's difficult for them to break into new roles, but these actors proved their range in excellent television performances.

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10 Most Disappointing TV Shows Of 2023

Although the TV coming out in the past few years has been hailed as peak TV, there are still plenty of shows that fail to meet these expectations.

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One Tree Hill (2003)
All 13 One Tree Hill Deaths, Ranked By How Sad They Were

Over 9 seasons, plenty of characters died on One Tree Hill, but only some left the audience truly surprised and devasted in the wake of their loss.

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Every Julia Roberts Rom-Com, Ranked Worst To Best

Sometimes known as the queen of rom-coms, Julia Roberts has made many films in the genre, but not all of them are her best or most iconic.

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10 Recent Movies That Completely Destroyed You

Over the past several years, films have made audiences develop emotional connections with the characters, making the endings all the sadder.

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Power
8 Power Universe Characters Who Could Carry Their Own Spinoffs

There have been several spin-offs in the Power Universe, and each one introduces new characters with the potential to have their own stories told.

Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us and Jeremy Strong in Succession  1
10 Best HBO Shows Of 2023

HBO stayed consistent in 2023 by bringing long-running shows to a satisfying conclusion and introducing new series that have gained popularity.

Dom and Yas in Rye Lane, Alex and Henry in Red, White, and Royal Blue  1
10 Best Rom-Coms Of 2023

2023 was a renaissance for the rom-com as filmmakers began to take the genre more seriously and include modern themes in the films.

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10 Best TV Shows Set In New York City

There are many aspects of New York that the TV shows set there explore, and each uses the city to further its own specific themes and stories.

Emma in the Pilot of Once Upon A Time and Rachel and Mike in the Pilot of Suits 1
10 TV Pilots That Lied To Us About What The Show Was Going To Be Like

A pilot can be a great representation of the tone and premise of a series, but many factors can make a show quite different from the pilot.

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10 TV Shows That Got Much Better After Time Skips

Pulling off a successful time skip can be a tall order for a TV show, but these series made it work and became more successful than ever.

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10 Stunning Stop Motion Animation Movies (That Aren’t Horror)

Stop-motion is an underrated and gorgeous medium of animation, and though many of its films fall in the horror genre, plenty transcend it as well.

Paige in Crush, Ellie in The Half Of It, and Cameron in The Miseducation of Cameron Post  1
10 Underrated LGBTQ+ Coming-Of-Age Movies

Coming-of-age movies give insight into the hardships and pitfalls of growing up and having that representation for LGBTQ+ youth is very important.

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10 Bad Martial Arts Movies That We Love Anyway

In the martial arts genre, even the "bad" films offer a lot to the viewer. With excellent action sequences, and surprising depth, these films deliver.

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David Tennant's 10 Best Roles Other Than The Doctor

He might be best known for playing The Doctor, but David Tennant has serious acting chops that he has shown in many roles time and time again.

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ER (1994)
All 15 Seasons Of ER, Ranked Worst To Best

Running for 15 seasons, ER was one of the most popular medical dramas on television, but the last few seasons were not as strong as the beginning.

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