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El Kuiper

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April, 2022
Bachelor's in Media & Entertainment Management, MA and PhD in Creative Writing
Star Wars, British TV, Netflix
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About El Kuiper

El is a Senior features and news writer for Screen Rant, with a Bachelor's in Media and Entertainment Management and an MA and Ph.D. in Creative Writing. There is little she loves more than discussing her favorite movies, TV shows, and books with fellow fans. One day, she hopes to publish an original fantasy novel.

Industry Focus

Though El is a fan of many different story worlds and franchises, Star Wars is currently her favorite, and she loves dissecting shows like Andor and Star Wars Rebels, as well as the High Republic era. She's also a massive fan of British TV, especially when it comes to crime dramas, and loves to catch up on the latest streaming releases from both sides of the pond.

Favorite Media

El's long list of favorite media includes all things Star Wars, Marvel, Tolkien, and Pokémon. Some of her favorite shows include Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Daredevil (both versions), Charmed, and so many more. She's also a major fan of U.K. TV series like Vera, Endeavour, Midsomer Murders, and Line of Duty, and she loves to use her Limitless card at her local cinema or spend her hard-earned money at the closest bookstore.

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David Tennant as DI Alec Hardy in Broadchurch
David Tennant's British Thriller Show With 92% On RT Features One Of The Greatest Detective Duos Ever

A good detective drama needs strong leading characters, and this David Tennant-led drama introduced one of the best crime-solving duos of all time.

Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey Star Reveals Maggie Smith’s “Favorite Day On A Set Ever”

Downton Abbey star Matthew Goode has revealed the late Dame Maggie Smith's favorite day on set, not just on the Emmy-winning show, but of all time.

Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049
Ryan Gosling's Star Wars Movie Is Making Franchise History In 2 Major Ways

The latest casting news for Star Wars: Starfighter proves the Ryan Gosling-led film will be one of the franchise's most intriguing projects.

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Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2
Andor's Success Has More To Do With George Lucas Than You Might Think

Tony Gilroy's creative process is similar to George Lucas', and that's helped make Andor's grittier approach to Star Wars such a great success.

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in the Freakier Friday trailer
Freakier Friday Trailer: Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis Enjoy The Perks Of Adulthood In Latest High-Stakes Body Swap

The first official trailer for Freakier Friday reveals a more complicated, four-person body swap as Anna Coleman prepares for her wedding.

Cameron Tucker holding baby Lily in the Modern Family pilot episode
Modern Family's Best Joke Happened In The Very First Episode And Was Never Topped

Modern Family had thousands of great jokes and plot twists, but the best one happened in the pilot episode, and the show never truly topped it.

David Mitchell as John
If You're Anxiously Waiting For Ludwig Season 2, Check Out BritBox's Latest Record-Breaking Original Crime Dramedy

If you're missing John and Lucy's crime-solving hijinks while you wait for Ludwig season 2, BritBox has a great new original show to fill that void.

Still from Back To The Future with Marty and Doc
Back To The Future's Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd & More Team Up To Locate One Of The Movie's Most Iconic Props

The iconic cast of 1985's Back to the Future has teamed up for a global adventure to locate one of the movie's most important missing props.

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith
Was Anakin The Most Powerful Jedi Of All Time? Star Wars Finally Explains What His Midi-Chlorian Count REALLY Means

A new Star Wars reference book finally explains what Anakin's midi-chlorian count really means, and how it affected his potential as a Jedi.

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Ana de Armas in Ballerina holding what looks to be a flamethrower while against a yellowish background
Ballerina's Debut Rotten Tomatoes Score Preserves John Wick Franchise’s Streak

John Wick: Ballerina preserves the franchise's Rotten Tomatoes streak, though its score doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors.

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"It's Cool To Have A Shoutout From The Legend": Keanu Reeves Reacts To Endearing From Tom Cruise

Keanu Reeves reacts to Tom Cruise's unwavering for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina and explains what it means to hear those comments.

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Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys
13 Years Before The Boys, Another Superhero Series Had Already Shown Marvel & DC How It's Done

A network TV series changed how we viewed superhero stories 13 years before The Boys parodied and deconstructed the superhero phenomenon.

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Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia looking at one another in The Empire Strikes Back
"You're Luke Skywalker. Embrace It": How Carrie Fisher Convinced Mark Hamill To Accept His Star Wars Legacy

Despite Star Wars' enormous success, Mark Hamill was initially reluctant to embrace his newfound fame, but Carrie Fisher gave him a new perspective.

Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls
Dean, Jess & Logan's Thoughts On Rory's Schooling Prove Which One Is Best For Her In Gilmore Girls

Dean, Jess, and Logan each had a part to play in Rory's life in Gilmore Girls, but only one truly understood what school and her career meant to her.

Jason Segel smiling as Jimmy in Shrinking season 2
Shrinking Season 3 To Feature 5-Time Emmy Award-Winning Actor In Star-Studded Cast

Another familiar, award-winning actor will feature in Shrinking season 3 on Apple TV+. The cast for this show just gets better and better.

Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) speaking euphorically in Andor Season 2 Ep 12
Andor’s Record-Breaking Budget Confirmed By Showrunner

Showrunner Tony Gilroy has just confirmed Andor's massive rumored budget. Has that financial risk been worth it for Lucasfilm and Disney?

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Noah Schnapp as Will Byers looking at Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things Season 4
It Took Nearly A Decade, But Stranger Things Finally Fixed A Major Will Byers Criticism

A new teaser for Stranger Things season 5 confirms that one aspect of Will Byers' character is finally getting an upgrade. How times have changed.

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Andrew Scott as Moriarty in Sherlock
Everybody Loves Moriarty, But Andrew Scott's Other Iconic TV Role Is Even Better

Yes, Andrew Scott was an iconic Moriarty in Sherlock, but he's had one British TV role that's perhaps even more memorable. Writing is everything.

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Blake Lively as Bridget Vreeland and in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants Director Reflects On Blake Lively's Audition 20 Years Later: "She Had Some Tough Stuff To Pull Off"

EXCLUSIVE: ScreenRant spoke with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants director Ken Kwapis, who fondly re Blake Lively's first audition.

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David Tennant as DI Alec Hardy in Broadchurch
If You Love David Tennant, You Can't Miss His Underrated British Thriller Show With 92% On RT

David Tennant has played countless great and memorable roles across film and TV, but not all have had an impact like this British crime thriller.

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