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Author Details

Dani Kessel Odom (they/them) is a Denver-based writer and editor who has worked in the business for nine years.  They received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado–Denver in English Writing with a minor in Psychology. They took courses on filmography and scriptwriting which cultivated their love of pop culture.

Industry Focus

Dani works as a Features Senior Writer for Screen Rant, focusing on TV shows and movies. They often provide analysis on new and upcoming media; however, they also enjoy writing about all things LGBTQ+, horror, and fantasy. 

Favorite Media

Dani's favorite horror villains are Pennywise, Jason, and Ghostface. They love listening to their favorite true crime podcast, Let's Go To Court. On the weekends, they can be found rewatching Gilmore Girls, The Magicians, and Charmed. Additionally, they collect comic books and take every opportunity to cosplay their favorite character Harley Quinn.

Latest Articles

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Doctor Who (1963)
All 9 Wilf Episodes Of Doctor Who, Ranked By Bernard Cribbins’ Performance

The late actor Bernard Cribbins offered many compelling performances as Donna Noble's grandfather, Wilf, across nine episodes of Doctor Who.

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Virgin River (2019)
Who Is Champ In Virgin River? Mel's Biggest Mystery Is Finally Solved After 4 Years

The end of Netflix's Virgin River season 5 finally reveals the identity of "Champ," Mel's absentee father, solving a long-standing mystery.

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Oppenheimer's JFK Connection Is Bigger Than The John F. Kennedy Namedrop Indicates

While Oppenheimer name-dropped JFK, former President John F. Kennedy had a much more significant connection to the scientist than the movie implies.

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Squid Game (2021)
10 Children’s Games We Want To See In Squid Game Season 2

After a successful first season with multiple thrilling games, Squid Game season 2 has the opportunity to incorporate new, deadly children's games.

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The Best James Bond Parody Happened 56 Years Ago (And It’s An Official 007 Movie)

While many phenomenal James Bond parody movies exist, the best one was released 56 years ago, and it is surprisingly an official 007 movie.

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Virgin River (2019)
7 Burning Questions Virgin River Season 6 Needs To Answer

After a thrilling fifth season, Virgin River season 6 needs to answer multiple burning questions about the residents of Virgin River, California.

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The Silencing Ending Explained

The Silencing is an exciting action-thriller movie that follows a traditional formula but provides an entertaining ending with suspense and twists,

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Arrested Development (2019)
Arrested Development's Bluth Family Tree Explained

The highly enmeshed Bluth family tree is filled with dysfunctional and complicated relationships that are hilarious to watch in Arrested Development.

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Fallout
Fallout Show Timeline: When It Takes Place Compared To The Games

Amazon's Fallout show will create a new story within the Fallout universe, but where when and where will it take place compared to the video games?

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Doctor Who (1963)
Donna's Doctor Who Return Was A Tragic Mirror Of David Tennant's FIRST Regeneration

After Donna Noble finally returns to Doctor Who, the show creates a tragic mirror of David Tennant's Tenth Doctor's first regeneration.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who Secretly Set Up Donna Noble's Daughter As A Trans Character 15 Years Ago

Though it took 15 years to come to fruition, Doctor Who secretly set up Donna Noble's daughter, Rose, as a trans character in Doctor Who season 4.

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians (2023)
Disney’s Percy Jackson TV Show Could Fix Its LGBTQ+ Representation By Including This Gods Of Asgard Character 

The upcoming Disney+ series Percy Jackson & the Olympians can fix its LGBTQ+ representation by including a character from the Gods of Asgard series.

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8 James Bond Actors You Had No Idea Played 007

Six actors are well-known for taking on the role of James Bond across 27 movies, but even the biggest fans remain unaware more actors have played 007.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who Confirms Major Change To 60-Year Tradition After Disney Deal (& It's Great)

After making a deal with Disney, Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary special confirms a major change to tradition that will positively impact the series.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who's New TARDIS: 6 Best Details From The Groundbreaking New Design

The new TARDIS – debuted in Doctor's 60th anniversary special, "The Star Beast" – includes multiple new features and groundbreaking design elements.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who Reveals The Doctor's True Pronouns & Gender After Jodie Whittaker's Regeneration

The Doctor Who 60th anniversary special provides clarity on The Doctor's proper pronouns and gender identity after Jodie Whittaker's regeneration.

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Pretty Little Liars (2010)
10 Harsh Realities Of Watching Pretty Little Liars 5 Years After The Show Ended

Though the series is still iconic, there are multiple harsh realities that come up when watching Pretty Little Liars five years after the show ended.

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2023 Secretly Became The Year Of The Toy Movie Battle Royal

Though five movies based on toys released in 2023, one movie rose above the rest becoming the clear winner in the year of the toy movie battle royal.

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15 Best Enemies-To-Lovers Rom-Com Movies

The "enemies-to-lovers" trope frequently appears in many of the best romantic comedies ever to exist, including It Happened One Night and 27 Dresses.

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7 Reasons Wish's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is So Divisive

The initial Rotten Tomatoes scores for Disney's newest animated movie, Wish, are divided with audiences and critics disagreeing on the movie's merits.

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