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Louis Djalili-Contributor

Louis Djalili

Contributor

September, 2024
MA Film Directing & BA in American Studies
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About Louis Djalili

Louis is a huge fan of indie cinema, but loves a marvel film here and there. Coming from a creative background, Louis has been a part of many theatre and movie/tv productions. Before that he recived a BA in American Studies from the University of Nottingham and an MA in Film Directing from METFilm school. 

When not writing for Screen Rant, Louis is probably writing a script for his next movie to go out and shoot. He'll continue to pursue his creative dreams as a filmmaker, or go down swinging. 

Favorite Media

Louis loves movies of all different shapes and sizes. From Annie Hall to the Godfather, from Avengers Endgame to Little Miss Sunshine. 

Industry Focus

Louis loves to write about indie movies because of their small budgets and powerful stories. 

Author Details

Louis is a professional writer, director & producer from small bugdet short films to high budget comedy pilots. In between projects Writing for Screen Rant as a regular contributor is a fantastic way to stay up to date with the movie/tv industry. 

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Stallone in Avenging Angelo and Get Carter
Every Sylvester Stallone Movie From The 2000s, Ranked

From Oscar-nominated greatness to forgotten action flops and everything in between, Sylvester Stallone’s career in the 2000s has had hits and misses.

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Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Iko Uwais in The Expendables
7 Action Stars Wasted By The Expendables Movies

From martial arts legends to Hollywood icons, these action stars deserved better than their underwhelming roles in The Expendables franchise.

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Imagery from lady Bird and Superbad
10 Best Coming-Of-Age Movies That Accurately Depicted Life As A Teenager

Growing from child to adult is hard. From social anxiety to first love, certain films perfectly capture the raw, unfiltered reality of teenage life.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running-Man
The Running Man Remake: 10 Things From Stephen King's Book That The New Movie Must Get Right

Edgar Wright's Running Man remake must capture these crucial elements from Stephen King's dark novel to deliver the adaptation fans deserve

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Beyond the Infinite Two-Minutes, Timecrimes and Alphaville
10 International Sci-Fi Movies That Are Unique & Unexpected

From Soviet philosophical masterpieces to Chinese blockbusters, international sci-fi films offer unique perspectives not always seen in U.S. movies.

Split images of José Ferrer in The Sentinel Audrey Hepburn in Wait Until Dark
10 Unsettling Psychological Horror Movies From Before The 2000s That Still Hit Hard

Whether they’re focused on sociopathic children or deep-seated trauma, psychological horror movies from before the 2000s still leave an impression.

Split images of John Wayne wearing a hat in The Searchers and holding a gun in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
10 John Wayne Movies For Western Beginners

From breakthrough classics to late-career gems, these essential John Wayne Westerns provide the perfect introduction to The Duke's legendary career.

The Shining and Pyscho
10 Horror Movies That Are Considered Masterpieces

From psychological thrillers to supernatural terror, these horror films transcend simple scares, elevating them into cinematic masterpieces.

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Joe,-Virginia-“Ginny”-and-Jadis-Stokes-from-The-Walking-Dead-Franchise
10 Most Powerful Villains In The Walking Dead (All Shows)

From charismatic leaders with loyal armies to brutal tyrants wielding fear and violence, TWD villains leave an indelible mark on the apocalypse.

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Simon Pegg in Hot Fuzz and Will Smith in Independence Day
10 Great Popcorn Action Movies That Will Keep You Awake Until The End

From pulse-pounding sci-fi journeys to rollicking action adventures, these popcorn action movies are sure to keep viewers engaged the entire time.