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Author Details

Charles is a Brooklyn based writer who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College's Playwriting & Screenwriting program. Aside from writing for ScreenRant, Charles writes film scripts, travels, and desperately tries to stay on top of new content. 

Industry Focus

Charles covers lists for both movies and TV for ScreenRant. Charles writes about ongoing series such as House of the Dragon, Rings of Power, The Boys, Gen V, Yellowstone, The Bear, Foundation, and The Last of Us, as well as new theatrical and streaming film releases. He also frequently compiles lists for old films and shows.

Favorite Media

Charles is a huge fan of films, shows and books. His favorite directors are David Lynch, Sofia Coppola and Michael Mann, with Twin Peaks being his favorite piece of fictional media. Some of his other favorite shows include The Wire and Lost. Charles' favorite films include Mulholland Drive, Magnolia, Blade Runner and Once Upon a Time in the West.

Latest Articles

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Many actors in the 20th century made names for themselves in the Western genre, like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, who starred in several classics.

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Weekly episodes vs. binge-release is a constant debate in the streaming era. These shows likely would've benefited from having weekly releases.

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Nothing keeps audiences engaged or sparks discussion like great plot twists, and these shows are the best at delivering shocking moments.

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10 Mistakes That Hurt Great Movie Franchises

For various reasons, big Hollywood movie studios have made costly mistakes in their franchises that contradicted their previous virtues.

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Before being cast in their famous Game of Thrones roles, these nine actors auditioned for different characters. Here's who these stars almost played.

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10 TV Shows That Are Worse Than The Books They're Based On

Adaptation is extremely challenging, and many TV shows adapted from books aren't as good as their source material. Here are some examples.

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TV is hard to predict, and while most shows shocked their audiences with crazy plot twists, others turned out to be something entirely unexpected.

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Robert De Niro's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians (2023)
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There's a ton to break down in the fast-paced introductory episodes to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, including book and mythology references.

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10 Great Actors Whose First Movies Were Box Office Hits

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All 4 Deaths In The Crown Season 6, Explained

The final season of Netflix's historical drama, The Crown, explores the deaths of multiple real-life figures. Here's how accurate they were.

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10 Best Game Of Thrones Dragon Scenes, Ranked

While Game of Thrones earned its reputation for outstanding political intrigue and character work, it also has some epic fantasy dragon scenes.

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The Crown season 6 ended the show's story in 2005. A seventh season could explore these historical and cultural events from the years following.

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