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Rachel Labonte-

Rachel Labonte

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.

Morty and Rick in Rick and Morty season 7 1
Rick and Morty (2013)
Rick & Morty Season 7's Justin Roiland Replacement Actors Revealed

The new lead stars of Rick & Morty season 7 have finally been revealed with the show's latest episode, ending months of online speculation.

Douglas Smith and Margo Harshman in Exposure 1
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.

Zack Morris, Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna, Will Price, and Isa Briones in Goosebumps 1
Goosebumps (2023)
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.

Ellen Burstyn and Leslie Odom Jr. in The Exorcist: Believer 1
The Exorcist: Believer Review - Odom Jr. & Burstyn Elevate Gripping, Tame Horror Revival

Though somewhat tame, The Exorcist: Believer finds surprising emotional heft and genuine thrills as it attempts to revive an iconic horror franchise.

Benicio Del Toro in Reptile 1
Reptile Review: Benicio Del Toro Skillfully Leads Uneven, Frustrating Crime Drama

Reptile gets an extra edge thanks to its rock-solid cast and sufficiently gripping mystery, but it never coalesces into anything incredible.

Frodo smiling in LOTR Return of the King 1
Writers & Studios Reach Tentative Deal To End Strike, WGA Celebrates Landmark Agreement

After days of concentrated negotiations, the Writers Guild of America and the AMPTP have reached a tentative deal that could end the writers strike.

Colin Woodell in The Continental: From the World of John Wick  1
The Continental (2023)
The Continental: From The World Of John Wick Review - Bloated Series Struggles

The Continental struggles to replicate what makes the John Wick movies so appealing, even as it offers a deeper look at the assassin's world.

Anaita Wali Zada in Fremont 1
Fremont Review: A Slow Burn Character Study With Genuine Heart

Those willing to embark on Fremont's modest, gently heartbreaking (but also uplifting) journey will find themselves rewarded by what it has to offer.

Jason Momoa looking distressed in Aquaman 2 1
Aquaman 2 Teaser Trailer: Black Manta Comes For Jason Momoa's DC Hero In Long-Awaited Footage

Black Manta sets his sights on Arthur Curry in a new Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom teaser, which arrives ahead of Thursday's main trailer debut.

The Weeknd and Lily Rose Depp in The Idol 1
The Idol
The Idol Season 2 Not Moving Forward At HBO Following Controversial Season 1

Following numerous controversies both onscreen and off, Sam Levinson and The Weeknd's divisive music drama The Idol has been cancelled at HBO.

The Green, Red. Black, and Gold Ranger assemble in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury 1
Power Rangers Cosmic Fury (2023)
Orange Power Ranger Identity Gets Teased Further In New Cosmic Fury Images

With Power Rangers Cosmic Fury introducing their first-ever Orange Ranger, a new set of images teases their identity as the team assembles.

Colin Ford and Dennis Quaid in The Hill 1
The Hill Review: Dennis Quaid Leads A Biopic Unable To Find Genuine Drama

The Hill doesn't properly sell the obstacles in Rickey's way, and its refusal to deepen its central figure makes the whole affair feel hollow.

Voices of Isla Fisher, Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, and Randall Park in Strays 1
Strays Review: Will Ferrell & Jamie Foxx Are A Great Duo In Awkward Comedy

Though it makes some attempts at finding genuine heart (and does at times succeed), Strays' contrasting tones makes for an awkward watch.

Selena Gomez and Jesse Williams in Only Murders in the Building season 3 1
Only Murders in the Building (2021)
Grey's Anatomy Star's Reaction To Only Murders Season 3's Grey’s New Orleans: Family Burn Unit Parody Revealed

Only Murders in the Building producer John Hoffman reveals how Grey's Anatomy alum Jesse Williams reacted to a new joke about the medical drama.

Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone 1
Heart Of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Shows Off Action Chops In Generic Spy Thriller

Netflix's ​​​​​​​Heart of Stone attempts to put its own spin on a familiar action flick and break through that mold, but its results are mixed.

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury Looking Aghast in Secret Invasion 1
Disney Plus & Hulu Next Streamers To Crack Down On Password Sharing

During Disney's earnings call, CEO Bob Iger announced the company's intention to look into password sharing for streaming services Disney+ and Hulu.

Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery in Grey's Anatomy 1
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Why Jesse Williams Left Grey's Anatomy After 12 Seasons Explained

Since his departure in Grey's Anatomy season 17, fans of the medical drama wonder why Jackson Avery ator Jesse Williams chose to leave.

Stephen Amell looking sad in Heels 1
Arrow (2013)
"I Do Not Support Striking": Arrow Star Stephen Amell Criticizes Actors Strike, Declares It "Incredibly Frustrating"

During a recent convention appearance, Heels' Stephen Amell criticized the ongoing actors strike, calling it "incredibly frustrating" and "reductive."

David Tennant as Crowley looking sadly at Aziraphale in Good Omens season 2 1
Good Omens (2019)
"Neil Gaiman You Owe Me Therapy": Good Omens Season 2 Ending Has Absolutely Wrecked Fans

Following the heartbreaking ending of Good Omens season 2, fans have taken to social media to express their feelings of both elation and devastation.

Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building season 3 1
Only Murders in the Building (2021)
Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Review: Murder Mystery Is Still A Winner

Thanks to a winning cast (now including two major stars) and an enticing new mystery, Only Murders in the Building still remains light on its feet.

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