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About El Kuiper
El is a Senior features and news writer for Screen Rant, with a Bachelor's in Media and Entertainment Management and an MA and Ph.D. in Creative Writing. There is little she loves more than discussing her favorite movies, TV shows, and books with fellow fans. One day, she hopes to publish an original fantasy novel.
Industry Focus
Though El is a fan of many different story worlds and franchises, Star Wars is currently her favorite, and she loves dissecting shows like Andor and Star Wars Rebels, as well as the High Republic era. She's also a massive fan of British TV, especially when it comes to crime dramas, and loves to catch up on the latest streaming releases from both sides of the pond.
Favorite Media
El's long list of favorite media includes all things Star Wars, Marvel, Tolkien, and Pokémon. Some of her favorite shows include Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Daredevil (both versions), Charmed, and so many more. She's also a major fan of U.K. TV series like Vera, Endeavour, Midsomer Murders, and Line of Duty, and she loves to use her Limitless card at her local cinema or spend her hard-earned money at the closest bookstore.
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"You're Luke Skywalker. Embrace It": How Carrie Fisher Convinced Mark Hamill To Accept His Star Wars Legacy
Despite Star Wars' enormous success, Mark Hamill was initially reluctant to embrace his newfound fame, but Carrie Fisher gave him a new perspective.

Dean, Jess & Logan's Thoughts On Rory's Schooling Prove Which One Is Best For Her In Gilmore Girls
Dean, Jess, and Logan each had a part to play in Rory's life in Gilmore Girls, but only one truly understood what school and her career meant to her.

Shrinking Season 3 To Feature 5-Time Emmy Award-Winning Actor In Star-Studded Cast
Another familiar, award-winning actor will feature in Shrinking season 3 on Apple TV+. The cast for this show just gets better and better.

Andor’s Record-Breaking Budget Confirmed By Showrunner
Showrunner Tony Gilroy has just confirmed Andor's massive rumored budget. Has that financial risk been worth it for Lucasfilm and Disney?

It Took Nearly A Decade, But Stranger Things Finally Fixed A Major Will Byers Criticism
A new teaser for Stranger Things season 5 confirms that one aspect of Will Byers' character is finally getting an upgrade. How times have changed.

Everybody Loves Moriarty, But Andrew Scott's Other Iconic TV Role Is Even Better
Yes, Andrew Scott was an iconic Moriarty in Sherlock, but he's had one British TV role that's perhaps even more memorable. Writing is everything.

Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants Director Reflects On Blake Lively's Audition 20 Years Later: "She Had Some Tough Stuff To Pull Off"
EXCLUSIVE: ScreenRant spoke with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants director Ken Kwapis, who fondly re Blake Lively's first audition.

If You Love David Tennant, You Can't Miss His Underrated British Thriller Show With 92% On RT
David Tennant has played countless great and memorable roles across film and TV, but not all have had an impact like this British crime thriller.

One Rise Of Skywalker Scene Is So Much Better After Andor Season 2
One of The Rise of Skywalker's best scenes has been made infinitely more impactful after Andor season 2. There's more to life than the Jedi.

The Book Of Boba Fett Star Confirms Status For The Mandalorian And Grogu Movie
EXCLUSIVE: A major star from The Book of Boba Fett has confirmed whether their character will be seen in Star Wars' The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Sarah Jessica Parker Shares Honest Reaction To Mr. Big's Death In And Just Like That Nearly 4 Years Later
And Just Like That...'s Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on what it was like to accept and work through season 1's most shocking storyline.

Stranger Things Star Caleb McLaughlin On Wrapping Final Season: "I Ended Up Just Bawling’"
EXCLUSIVE: Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin reveals what it was like to finish filming and the emotional weight of working on the show for 10 years.

Adria Arjona's "Hypothetical Answer" Is Clearly Setting Up An Andor Spinoff I'm Desperate To See
Cassian Andor's story may be over, but that doesn't mean other Andor characters can't live on in the Star Wars universe. There's so much potential.

The Ninth Jedi: Star Wars' Future Timeline & New Jedi Order Explained
Though most Star Wars: Visions episodes are one-offs, season 1's fifth short, "The Ninth Jedi," will continue its narrative in season 3 and beyond.

Mark Hamill's Favorite Star Wars Movie Turns 45 Years Old This Year
Mark Hamill's favorite Star Wars movie may not be a surprising pick, but there's a reason this extraordinary sequel has withstood the test of time.

Steven Spielberg's Favorite Star Wars Movie Only Has A 61% Critics Score On Rotten Tomatoes
Legendary director Steven Spielberg has high praise for one of Star Wars' most derided films. Why does it stand out from the rest of the franchise?

Hayden Christensen's Favorite Star Wars Character Hated (& Nearly Killed) Anakin Skywalker
Hayden Christensen's favorite childhood Star Wars character has an interesting, violent, albeit brief history with the one and only Anakin Skywalker.

Andor Season 2's Ending Makes Rogue One So Much More Tragic - In The Most Unexpected Way
Though Cassian Andor's story was always going to end tragically, the ending of Andor season 2 makes Rogue One's finale even more heartbreaking.

26 Years After Episode I, Emperor Palpatine Is Still The Phantom Menace
Even after Palpatine declared himself the galaxy's Emperor, he still bided his time, waiting in the shadows to unleash his true capacity for evil.

Andor's Season 2 Finale Writer Just Unwittingly Revealed The Biggest Star Wars Problem: "Think More Like A Storyteller"
Other Star Wars shows could learn from Andor's writing philosophy. Franchise lore will always be involved, but it doesn't have to overwhelm the story.