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El Kuiper

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April, 2022
Bachelor's in Media & Entertainment Management, MA and PhD in Creative Writing
Star Wars, British TV, Netflix
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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.

Latest

Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia looking at one another in The Empire Strikes Back
"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.

Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls
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.

Jason Segel smiling as Jimmy in Shrinking season 2
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.

Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) speaking euphorically in Andor Season 2 Ep 12
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?

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Noah Schnapp as Will Byers looking at Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things Season 4
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.

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Andrew Scott as Moriarty in Sherlock
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.

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Blake Lively as Bridget Vreeland and in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
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.

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David Tennant as DI Alec Hardy in Broadchurch
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.

Stellan Skarsgard as Luthen Rael in Andor seaosn 2
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.

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Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen in The Book of Boba Fett
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.

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Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw looking sad while on the phone in And Just Like That..
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-v1
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.

Bix Caleen smiling with Cassian Andor in the background in Andor season 2
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.

Kara wielding a green lightsaber as the Ninth Jedi in Star Wars: Visions Volume 1
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 as Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back
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.

Yoda absorbing a ball of blue force energy in Star Wars Attack of the Clones
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 as Anakin Skywalker in his Clone Wars armor in Ahsoka episode 5
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.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Rogue One
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.

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Ian McDiarmid as Senator Palpatine in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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.

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2
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.