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Rebecca VanAcker

Editor

April, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in English - Michigan State University
Grey's Anatomy, Bridgerton
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About Rebecca VanAcker

Rebecca VanAcker is an editor trainer at Screen Rant. Before her time at SR, she wrote TV recaps for Screen Picks and reviews for Yahoo. A 2013 MSU graduate, Rebecca received her certification to teach high school English before recognizing her ion for TV, movies, and the entertainment industry. 

Industry Focus

Rebecca ed Screen Rant as a movie/TV news contributor in 2019. She then served as an editor before becoming part of the training team in 2020. Since then, Rebecca has been able to work with all sections of the site, including Features, Reality TV, Comics, Anime, and Gaming. As a writer, she covers a variety of movie/TV topics, writing both news and reviews.

Favorite Media

Right now, Rebecca’s all-time favorite shows are Parks & Rec, Ted Lasso, Grey's Anatomy, Gilmore Girls, The Good Place, and The West Wing, but ask her again in a week. She loves the MCU, is a proud Swiftie, and has seen The Sound of Music at least 30 times.

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Finale Review: I Can’t Believe The Show Pulled Off This Cliffhanger Reminiscent Of Its Glory Days

A solid season ender has me eager to tune in again for Grey’s Anatomy season 22.

Linc smiling on his wedding day in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 17
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 17 Review: As A Long-Time Fan, I Loved This Romantic & Poignant Episode That Felt Like Classic Grey’s

Jo and Linc's wedding day is here in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 17, a bittersweet hour that rewards long-time fans of the series.

Piper Perabo and Andy Bean with nervous expressions in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 16
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 16 Review: I Couldn’t Help But Be Moved By Piper Perabo’s Impressive Guest Starring Performance

Piper Perabo kicks off a multi-episode arc in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 16, giving an excellent performance in a case with Amelia and Monica.

Simone with a stricken expression in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 14
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 14 Review: I Couldn’t Look Away Thanks To The Medical Drama Having Its Best Cases In A Long Time

Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 14 features standout cases that lead to some major growth for our favorite doctors, especially Simone.

Jo and Ben talk in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 13
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 13 Review: I’m More Excited Than Ever For The Last 5 Episodes Thanks To A Few Storyline Advancements

Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 13 does a great job of teeing up some exciting storylines for the rest of the season, as well as the finale.

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Meredith and Amelia with serious expressions in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 12
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 12 Review: I Couldn’t Be Happier ABC's Medical Drama Continues To Please In A Busy & Effective Hour

Grey's Anatomy continues season 21 with episode 12, "Ridin' Solo," a busy but effective hour that checks in with nearly every character.

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Teddy and Owen smiling slightly in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 10
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 11 Review: I’m So Relieved The Medical Drama’s Best Couples Are Finally Being Honest With Each Other

Grey's Anatomy season 21 turns another corner in episode 11, with two of the show's biggest couples having much-needed conversations.

Meredith with a slight smile on her face in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 10
Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Episode 10 Review: I'm So Glad Meredith Is Back In A Refreshing Return To Form For The ABC Show

Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 10 features Meredith's return and moves storylines along nicely after a somewhat disappointing episode 9.

Amelia, Winston, and Blue with serious expressions in Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 9
Grey's Anatomy Season 21, Episode 9 Review: I'm Happy To Be Back With My Favorite Characters But They Deserve Better Than What They're Getting

Grey's Anatomy season 21 episode 9 marks the show's return after a long hiatus, and the episode is equal parts enjoyable and frustrating.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione looking at something offscreen on the Hogwarts grounds in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban Review: I Forgot Just How Great Alfonso Cuarón’s Pivotal Franchise Film Is

Prisoner of Azkaban is a standout entry in the Harry Potter franchise – it establishes an effective tone under Alfonso Cuarón’s stellar direction.

Mirabel from Encanto twirling her hair in front of Casita
Encanto Live-Action Images Imagine Mirabel, The Madrigal Family & Their Magical House In Stunning Detail

Instagram Arada imagines a live-action Encanto movie by creating images of Mirabel and the rest of the Madrigal family, along with their Casita.

Characters in the Battle of the Bulge movie working on a car in the snow
Henry Fonda’s “Really Bad” WW2 Movie Gets Pitiful Grade From Historian: “Wrong On So Many Levels”

Historian John McManus rates 1965's Battle of the Bulge starring Henry Fonda, calling out its many inaccuracies in depicting the WWII battle.

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte holding two pamphlets and looking concerned in Bridgerton season 3 episode 7
Disastrous Bridgerton-Themed Event Becomes Latest Scam Experience After Willy Wonka Fiasco

A recent Bridgerton-themed event in Detroit draws comparisons to the similarly disappointing Willy Wonka experience from earlier this year.

Kathy Bates as Matty smiling in an elevator in Matlock season 1 episode 2 Rome, in a Day
Matlock Reboot Scores Major CBS Premiere Record After Rare 100% RT Score

The CBS Matlock reboot achieved a major record for the network with its premiere episode ratings, coupled with an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score.

Brett Goldstein (Roy), Juno Temple (Keeley), and Phil Dunster (Jamie) sitting at a table in Ted Lasso season 3 finale
Ted Lasso Season 4 Reports & Keeley Return Potential Addressed By Juno Temple

Following the promidate about Ted Lasso season 4, actor Juno Temple addresses a potential return for her character Keeley Jones.

Carl's house from Up with balloons as seen down a street
Carl's House & Floating Balloons From Up Get Incredible Recreation With Just Chocolate

Chocolatier Amaury Guichon shares his impressive recreation of Carl's house, complete with floating balloons, from Pixar's beloved movie Up.

Meryl Streep as Julia Child making an omelette in Julie and Julia
Why Meryl Streep's Omelette Scene In Acclaimed 2009 Comedy Is Accurate Explained By Chef

Michelin-starred chef Paul Liebrandt analyzes the omelette scene in Nora Ephron's Julie & Julia, which stars Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.

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Lupita Nyong'o as Sam walking on a deserted street in A Quiet Place Day One
Stephen King Reviews A Quiet Place: Day One: "Rare 'Big Hollywood Film'"

Stephen King shares his honest thoughts on A Quiet Place: Day One, the newest entry in Paramount Pictures' successful horror franchise.

Barrett Doss as Vic holding a pole in her firefighting gear in the Station 19 series finale
Station 19 Season 7 Ending's Original Character Return Explained By Co-Showrunner

Station 19 co-showrunner Zoanne Clack discusses the season 7 finale, which featured an emotional return by one of the show's original characters.

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Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey looking worried in Grey's Anatomy season 20, episode 5
Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Loses Another Regular Star In Latest Casting Shakeup

Following the news that Jake Borelli will end his run as a series regular, another cast member is departing in Grey's Anatomy season 21.

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