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Author Details

Dani Kessel Odom (they/them) is a Denver-based writer and editor who has worked in the business for nine years.  They received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado–Denver in English Writing with a minor in Psychology. They took courses on filmography and scriptwriting which cultivated their love of pop culture.

Industry Focus

Dani works as a Features Senior Writer for Screen Rant, focusing on TV shows and movies. They often provide analysis on new and upcoming media; however, they also enjoy writing about all things LGBTQ+, horror, and fantasy. 

Favorite Media

Dani's favorite horror villains are Pennywise, Jason, and Ghostface. They love listening to their favorite true crime podcast, Let's Go To Court. On the weekends, they can be found rewatching Gilmore Girls, The Magicians, and Charmed. Additionally, they collect comic books and take every opportunity to cosplay their favorite character Harley Quinn.

Latest Articles

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The Magicians (2015)
What The Cast Of The Magicians Has Done Since The Show Ended (Where You've Seen Them)

The phenomenal ensemble cast of The Magicians is responsible for the success of the dark fantasy Syfy show, but what have they done more recently?

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What Anna & Elsa’s Last Names Are In Frozen

Though the Frozen franchise has failed to provide a definitive answer, there's finally some solid speculation about what Anna and Elsa's last name is.

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Halle Bailey in The Color Purple 1
Does The Color Purple Have A Post-Credits Scene?

With the release of Oprah Winfrey and Warner Bros.'s 2023 musical The Color Purple, the question comes up whether the film has a post-credits scene.

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Zac Efron's 2024 Comedy Is A Worrying Step Back After His 2023 Success

Zac Efron found success in 2023 with his wrestling biography The Iron Claw, but his upcoming 2024 comedies seem like a worrying step back.

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Community (2009)
Community Theory Reveals There Were Actually 3 Ass-Crack Bandits (& It Could Be Confirmed Soon)

One Community fan theory suggests not one but three Ass-Crack Bandits existed throughout the series, and the upcoming movie could confirm it.

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians (2023)
Disney’s Percy Jackson Show Makes His Quest So Much More Meaningful With 1 Book Change

By changing one part of The Lightning Thief, Disney's TV show Percy Jackson & the Olympians makes his quest significantly more meaningful.

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My Life with the Walter Boys (2023)
10 Best Shows Like My Life With The Walter Boys

Like Netflix's TV series My Life With the Walter Boys, many great shows offer solid plotlines, character development, and emotional arcs.

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A Cut Barbie Scene Would Have Complicated Ken And Barbie's Relationship (& Ruined The Movie's Message)

One of the cut scenes from the Barbie movie would have complicated the relationship between Ken and Barbie while undermining the movie's message.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor's Biggest Tragedy Is More Devastating After Shocking David Tennant Twist

The biggest tragedy of Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor becomes more cruel after watching the shocking twist in Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary special.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who's Final 60th Anniversary Special Committed The Same Sin Chibnall's Flux Was Criticized For

Despite the backlash from Chibnall's Flux, RTD made the same massive mistake in Doctor Who's final 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle."

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Holiday In The Vineyards Ending Explained

Netflix's movie Holiday in the Vineyards is a traditional Christmas romance movie with a beautifully cheesy ending that makes it a classic.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who's Toymaker Makes The "New Davros" Criticism Look Wildly Misplaced

Neil Patrick Harris's Toymaker in Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special shines a light on the wildly misplaced criticisms of the "New Davros."

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Twisted Metal (2023)
10 Questions Twisted Metal Season 2 Needs To Answer

With the renewal of Twisted Metal, season 2 must ensure they answer questions about the season 1 characters and video game connections.

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Ginny and Georgia (2021)
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Was Inevitable Based On New Netflix Data

Netflix released never-before-seen streaming data that explains why the original TV series Ginny & Georgia would inevitably receive season 3.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who Reveals The Dark Truth About Steven Moffat's Era In The Most Hilarious Way

Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle," includes a hilarious scene with dark implications about Steven Moffat's era as showrunner.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who's "The Giggle" True Story Explained: Was The Toymaker's Puppet Real?

The Doctor Who 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle," includes tiny bits of reality while weaving together the story of the Toymaker and his puppet.

This collage shows Wilf from Doctor Who season 4 next to Wilf crying in the 60th anniversary special. 1
Doctor Who (1963)
All 9 Wilf Episodes Of Doctor Who, Ranked By Bernard Cribbins’ Performance

The late actor Bernard Cribbins offered many compelling performances as Donna Noble's grandfather, Wilf, across nine episodes of Doctor Who.

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Virgin River (2019)
Who Is Champ In Virgin River? Mel's Biggest Mystery Is Finally Solved After 4 Years

The end of Netflix's Virgin River season 5 finally reveals the identity of "Champ," Mel's absentee father, solving a long-standing mystery.

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Oppenheimer's JFK Connection Is Bigger Than The John F. Kennedy Namedrop Indicates

While Oppenheimer name-dropped JFK, former President John F. Kennedy had a much more significant connection to the scientist than the movie implies.

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Squid Game (2021)
10 Children’s Games We Want To See In Squid Game Season 2

After a successful first season with multiple thrilling games, Squid Game season 2 has the opportunity to incorporate new, deadly children's games.

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