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Author Details

Rachel LaBonte is one of Screen Rant's core news editors and movie/TV critics. A graduate of Emerson College, she majored in Media Arts Production while specializing in screenwriting. She's been a writer since high school. Most notably, she wrote for Emerson's website Emertainment Monthly, and one of her film reviews won an Evvy (Emerson's student awards) for Best Review. 

Industry Focus

Rachel's love of film and television stretches across numerous genres, with her specialties being fantasy, YA, and romance. When she was a staff writer for Screen Rant, she would focus on the titles she knew best, which included Criminal Minds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and anything involving the MCU.

Favorite Media

It seems Rachel's favorite movies and shows are ever-changing as she watches more and more, but there remain several constants. Criminal Minds has been a go-to for her since high school, while Captain America will always be her most beloved superhero. These days, she can be found raving over the latest Succession episode.

Latest Articles

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Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire Review - Netflix Sci-Fi Epic Is Peak Zack Snyder (For Better Or Worse)

With Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder is positively bursting with exciting ideas, but they lack compelling characters and a solid plot to hold them up.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Andre Braugher, Acclaimed TV Actor & Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Captain Holt, Dies At 61

Emmy winner Andre Braugher, best known for his roles in Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has passed away at the age of 61.

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Saw 11 Officially Confirmed By Lionsgate, & It's Coming Much Sooner Than Expected

Saw 11 is officially happening at Lionsgate, with the long-running horror franchise set to release its next installment in less than one year.

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Actors Strike Officially Ends: SAG-AFTRA Approves New Deal With Studios

Nearly a month after SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP reached a tentative agreement, the actors union has officially approved the deal and ended their strike.

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Family Switch Review: A Bigger (But Not Necessarily Better) Freaky Friday

Family Switch yields some laughs, some cringe, and a fair amount of heart, even if it doesn't tread new ground for this ridiculous, beloved premise.

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The Boys (2019)
New The Boys Spinoff Confirmed After Gen V Success, Andor & Marvel Stars Re-Team As Producers

Prime Video's The Boys sets its third television spinoff, this time from producers Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, and it will be set in Mexico.

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Melissa Barrera Issues Defiant Statement Following Scream 7 Firing: "Silence Is Not An Option"

Melissa Barrera breaks her silence following the news that she has been fired from the upcoming Scream 7, writing, "Silence is not an option for me."

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Wish Review: A Charming, If Flawed, Ode To Disney’s Past

Disney's Wish acts as both an homage to the company and a new original story, though the success of the latter isn't quite as strong as the former.

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The Crown (2016)
The Crown Season 6 Part 1 Review: A Sensitive, Mostly Successful Take On A Royal Tragedy

With what will no doubt be its most scrutinized episodes yet, The Crown season 6 gets off to a devastating start with only minor stumbles.

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Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon Ending With Season 7, CBS Confirms Series Finale Date

Following plenty of speculation about its conclusion, Young Sheldon is ending with the upcoming season 7, and its finale date is already set.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Release Date Confirmed

Along with the debut of its official trailer, Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender series has revealed its early February 2024 release date.

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Review - An Excellent, Fascinating Return To Panem

With top-notch performances and production design, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise.

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Live-Action Zelda Movie Officially In Development, Nintendo Confirms New Details

Nintendo exec Shigeru Miyamoto announces that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is officially in development, and it will be directed by Wes Ball.

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SAG-AFTRA Responds To Studios' Supposed Final Offer, Plans To Continue Fighting For Best Deal

Following the AMPTP's claim that it had shared its "last, best, and final deal," SAG-AFTRA remains committed to scoring the best resolution.

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What Happens Later Review: Meg Ryan’s Big Screen Return Is (Mostly) A Triumph

What Happens Later isn't without some hiccups in its execution, but with Meg Ryan back at the helm, it's impossible not to feel charmed.

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Rick and Morty (2013)
Rick & Morty Season 7's Justin Roiland Replacement Actors Revealed

The new lead stars of Rick & Morty season 7 have finally been revealed with the show's latest episode, ending months of online speculation.

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Exposure Review: A Psychological Thriller With Something To Say

Exposure succeeds in presenting OCD without judgment and telling a genuinely compelling story that raises some fascinating moral questions.

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Goosebumps (2023)
Goosebumps Season 1 Review: R.L. Stine’s Classic Spooky Tales Feel Fresh Again

There's plenty excitement to be found in Goosebumps as several of Stine's classic novels are reimagined and an intriguing mystery takes hold.

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The Exorcist: Believer Review - Odom Jr. & Burstyn Elevate Gripping, Tame Horror Revival

Though somewhat tame, The Exorcist: Believer finds surprising emotional heft and genuine thrills as it attempts to revive an iconic horror franchise.

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Reptile Review: Benicio Del Toro Skillfully Leads Uneven, Frustrating Crime Drama

Reptile gets an extra edge thanks to its rock-solid cast and sufficiently gripping mystery, but it never coalesces into anything incredible.

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