Author Details
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 Succession episode.
Latest Articles
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The Crown Season 6 Part 1 Review: A Sensitive, Mostly Successful Take On A Royal Tragedy
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With top-notch performances and production design, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise.
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Following the AMPTP's claim that it had shared its "last, best, and final deal," SAG-AFTRA remains committed to scoring the best resolution.
What Happens Later Review: Meg Ryan’s Big Screen Return Is (Mostly) A Triumph
What Happens Later isn't without some hiccups in its execution, but with Meg Ryan back at the helm, it's impossible not to feel charmed.
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Exposure Review: A Psychological Thriller With Something To Say
Exposure succeeds in presenting OCD without judgment and telling a genuinely compelling story that raises some fascinating moral questions.
Goosebumps Season 1 Review: R.L. Stine’s Classic Spooky Tales Feel Fresh Again
There's plenty excitement to be found in Goosebumps as several of Stine's classic novels are reimagined and an intriguing mystery takes hold.
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Though somewhat tame, The Exorcist: Believer finds surprising emotional heft and genuine thrills as it attempts to revive an iconic horror franchise.
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Reptile gets an extra edge thanks to its rock-solid cast and sufficiently gripping mystery, but it never coalesces into anything incredible.
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After days of concentrated negotiations, the Writers Guild of America and the AMPTP have reached a tentative deal that could end the writers strike.
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Those willing to embark on Fremont's modest, gently heartbreaking (but also uplifting) journey will find themselves rewarded by what it has to offer.