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Laura Kelly

July, 2024
MA in Gothic Literature & Film
Twin Peaks, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Sopranos
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About Laura Kelly

Laura Kelly is a content creator, copywriter, poet and dancer from Brighton, UK. When she's not writing words for sale, she maintains a collection of poetry, personal essays, and reviews on her blog, which is tinged with nostalgia and cultural commentary. 

With a Masters Degree with Distinction in Gothic Literature & Film, she has a penchant for all things uncanny, subversive, and unsettling. She's currently planning an epistolary vampire novel.

Industry Focus

Laura Kelly has been writing professionally since 2018. She currently writes about Movies & TV for Screen Rant and maintains blogs and newsletters for several clients, ranging from software to mental health services. 

Favorite Media

Always near the top of Laura's list is Richard Kelly's time-bending masterpiece Donnie Darko (no, as far as she knows, they're not related.) Her favorite film from her birth year is True Romance. 

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Teen Wolf saw many exits, but major characters leaving profoundly impacted the show, often with real-world reasons for their departures.

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"We Were Going To Go Out Swinging": James Marsters' Favorite Buffy Episode Was The Show's Riskiest

Buffy's "Once More With Feeling" musical defied genre, impacting TV. James Marsters loved it despite cast apprehension, proving the show's innovation.

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Every Gossip Girl Fan Will Agree These Were The Show's 10 Best Georgina Sparks Scenes

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Georgina Sparks had some of the most iconic moments in Gossip Girl, a testament to the late and great actress’s skill.

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Don Draper's 10 Best Quotes In Mad Men

Mad Men, a critically acclaimed drama, centered on Don Draper's profound dialogue, revealing deep insights and foreshadowing character arcs.

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8 Underrated Sitcoms That Barely Anyone Talks About

For every Friends or Frasier, there's a sitcom that's every bit as brilliant but didn't get the same widespread acclaim. These comedies deserve more.

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"Very Difficult To Do": Jon Hamm Reveals Why Mad Men's Final Season Was So Challenging

Jon Hamm revealed to GQ that he found the last few episodes of Mad Men difficult to film for a key reason, further enhancing Don’s ending.

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The Real Reason Riverdale Changed So Much After The First 2 Seasons

Riverdale started as a stylish, moody, and genuinely intriguing show about a Twin Peaks-esque mystery, but that drastically changed after season 2.

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Every Woman On Mad Men Pete Campbell Cheated With (Or Wanted To)

Pete’s affairs in Mad Men are a major part of his overall character arc in the show, and he does a lot of damage before finding his happy ending.

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"I Treat Myself Right": Melissa McCarthy Gets Up At 4:30 AM To Watch These Two Nostalgia Shows

Melissa McCarthy gets up at 4:30 AM, but her routine allows time to watch two of her comfort TV shows. Both shows of choice are nostalgic and campy.

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Original Buffy Stars Give Positive Update About Michelle Trachtenberg Being Honored In Hulu's Reboot

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan discuss a potential tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg in the Buffy reboot, suggesting a range of options.

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The Trio Are The Worst Buffy Villains, But Not For The Reasons You Think

Buffy's season 6 villains, the Trio, drew a lot of criticism, but Warren, Jonathan, and Andrew are terrible for an entirely different reason.

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Everything The Cast Of Lost Has Said About The Ending

The Lost finale is one of the most divisive in TV history, but most of the cast has ed it well, commenting on the episode over the years.

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James Gandolfini Played A Different Sopranos Character In 2 Of The Show's Best Episodes

Two of the best Sopranos represented a major event in the lead-up to the finale, and it allowed James Gandolfini to take on another role.

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One Of Gilmore Girls' Harshest Truths About Lorelai Is Responsible For A Common Rory Complaint

Initially charming and intelligent, Rory Gilmore's character in later Gilmore Girls seasons was heavily criticized for becoming mean-spirited.

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I've Been Rewatching Buffy For Over 20 Years & I Still Have To Close My Eyes For This Terrifying Scene

In the Buffy the Vampire Slayer season six episode "After Life," a truly disturbing scene unfolds - Anya laughs while cutting her face.

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5 Times Buffy Actually Lost A Fight In Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Buffy's most brutal battles, from a seemingly simple vampire to a vengeful god and a corrupted friend, showed how strong the Slayer could really be.

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Penny Dreadful's Use Of One Underrated Dracula Character Shows Why It's Of The Best Gothic TV Shows

Penny Dreadful not only acknowledges Quincey Morris, but it makes him even better as Ethan Chandler, a man of “great violence and hidden depths."

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Serena Has To Go: The Gossip Girl Character’s Unofficial Catchphrase Highlights Her Biggest Flaw

Serena always has to go, often abruptly hanging up or escaping into an elevator, and the catchphrase has deep insight into the Gossip Girl character.

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Taylor Swift Is Absolutely Right About This TV Show That "Shocks You" And "Breaks Your Heart"

Taylor Swift has consistently been highly complimentary about the works of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and her presentation of a complex womanhood.

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"We Ran Out Of Story": Jon Hamm's Opinion On Mad Men's Ending Is Why A Reboot Shouldn't Happen

Jon Hamm has argued that Mad Men ran out of story and shouldn't get a reboot — and he seems to be right, based on the satisfying ending of season 7.