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Rachel Labonte

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About Rachel Labonte

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 fantasy book she's read.

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"I Don't Want To Jinx It": How Black Bag Ending Could Set Up A Sequel Teased By Director & Star

Fresh off its debut in theaters, Black Bag director Steven Soderbergh and star Michael Fassbender contemplate where a potential sequel could go.

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Lilo & Stitch Trailer Finally Reveals Full Look At Disney's Live-Action Remake

Disney reveals the official trailer for its live-action Lilo & Stich, plunging viewers back into the classic tale of intergalactic friendship.

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Novocaine Review: Finally, Jack Quaid Becomes A Proper Leading Man In This Hilarious, Thrilling Action Movie I Didn't Want To End

Though it has uneven moments, Novocaine is so much fun — and Jack Quaid is so good — that it's easy to just bask in its wild premise and have a blast.

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Gene Hackman & Wife's Cause Of Death Revealed After Extended Investigation

Following an investigation and autopsy, legendary actor Gene Hackman's cause of death has been revealed, and it seems he died of natural causes.

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Seven Veils Review: I Was Compelled Yet Underwhelmed By Amanda Seyfried's Dreamy, Nightmarish Drama That Falls Prey To Its Worst Tendencies

Despite being led by a fantastic Amanda Seyfried, Seven Veils falls prey to its own expansive focus, making it a compelling yet unsatisfying drama.

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Picture This Review: I Hope Simone Ashley Gets More Leading Roles After A Delightfully Compelling Turn In Prime Video's Solid Rom-Com

Picture This is an enjoyable rom-com with plenty of humor and a compelling lead that might not be as memorable as other titles in the genre.

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Oscars 2025 Live-Blog: Follow Along With ScreenRant!

ScreenRant's Rachel LaBonte, Graeme Guttmann, and Alexander Harrison live-blog the 2025 Oscars, covering all the wins and surprises of the night.

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New A24 Movie From Iron Claw Director Casts Saoirse Ronan & Austin Butler

A24's romance adaptation Deep Cuts, directed by The Iron Claw's Sean Durkin, casts Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler as the two leads.

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Netflix's Running Point is ultimately a breezy watch full of mostly memorable characters, family hijinks, and the occasional basketball montage.

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Just over two years after the last episode aired, Prime Video has finally revealed the release date and images for Leverage: Redemption season 3.

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Daniel Craig Responds To Amazon's James Bond Franchise Takeover

Former James Bond actor Daniel Craig issues a statement on the news that the hit spy franchise is now under Amazon MGM's creative control.

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Percy Jackson & the Olympians star Walker Scobell teases season 2's major sea battle, which he says is the biggest thing the show has done yet.

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NBC's Grosse Pointe Garden Society feels more familiar than fresh, ultimately lacking a key spark even though it's an overall entertaining watch.

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Criminal Minds: Evolution star Paget Brewster reveals how close season 3 is to premiering on Paramount+ and reiterates her hopes for a season 4.

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Carrie Coon as Bertha and Morgan Spector as George in Gilded Age season 2
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Fresh story details for The Gilded Age season 3 tease how the HBO series will continue to explore America's shifting society in the 1800s.

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Armand Review: I Was Mesmerized By Renate Reinsve's Intense Performance In This Spiraling Parent-Teacher Conference Drama

Led by a stunning Renate Reinsve, Armand is a unique kind of thriller that pulses with tension and intrigue even when it dances away from realism.

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