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Mae Abdulbaki

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Author Details

Mae is a writer and editor. She previously wrote about a variety of entertainment for Inverse, CinemaBlend, Pajiba, and The Young Folks. She has also been a juror for various film festivals. She enjoys discussing all things entertainment, but loves to dance, read, and paint when she's not busy watching movies and TV shows.

Industry Focus

Mae is a Movie Reviews Editor with Screen Rant. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, and writes reviews and features with a focus on theatrical releases and TV series.  She's a proud voting member of the Critics Choice Association, Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Black Reel Awards.

Favorite Media

Mae's favorite media varies, depending on the moment, but she currently adores The Green Knight, Turning Red, Polite Society, Past Lives, Tár, Shadow and Bone, and Bridgerton. Pride and Prejudice and My Big Fat Greek Wedding are always on the list of rewatchable films, and she has many opinions about The CW's Arrowverse. 

Latest Articles

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What Happened To Isidor Rabi After Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer showed us glimpses of Isidor Rabi, a physicist and friend of Oppenheimer's. We break down what happened to Rabi after the film ended.

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Poor Things Ending Explained

Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things puts Emma Stone front and center. Her character, Bella, has quite the journey, and we break down the film's ending.

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The Artful Dodger (2023)
The Artful Dodger Parents Guide: Is It Suitable For Kids?

The Artful Dodger brings the characters from Oliver Twist to life in another capacity. The series has a lot going on, but is it appropriate for kids?

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Wonka Review: Timothée Chalamet Struggles To Fully Embrace Willy Wonka In A Visually Vibrant Musical

Though it has its merits, an excellent supporting cast & fun musical numbers, Wonka wobbles in its journey & storylines while remaining heartfelt.

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Natalie Portman’s New Netflix Drama Features Her Darkest Movie Ending Since 13-Year-Old Horror Hit

Natalie Portman plays an actress in Todd Haynes' latest film, May December. Interestingly, her character resembles another she's played in the past.

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Where The Crawdads Sing Ending Explained: Why Did Kya Kill Chase?

Where the Crawdads Sing wraps up the story of Kya and the murder trial - albeit controversially. Here's the Where the Crawdads Sing ending explained.

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How Much Younger Joe’s 3 Kids Are Than Him In May December

In May December, Charles Melton portrays a dramatized version of Vili Fualaau, and the age gap between him and his children is not that big at all.

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May December’s Most Oscar-Worthy Performance Isn’t By Natalie Portman Or Julianne Moore

May December stars Natalie Portman & Julianne Moore, but they're not the highlight of the film. Another actor gives an awards-worthy performance.

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Avatar 3: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know

Avatar 3 will be the middle chapter of James Cameron's 5-movie saga, but what does the third Avatar movie have in store for the Na'vi and Pandora?

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Every Todd Haynes Movie, Ranked Worst To Best

Todd Haynes has had a prosperous career as a writer-director. With his latest, May December, out on Netflix, we rank every one of his feature films.

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Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny Ending Explained: Is It The Last Movie?

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ends on a satisfying note for the beloved archaeologist. We break down the film's ending and what's next.

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Pearl Movie Ending Explained (In Detail)

Pearl, the prequel to Ti West's X, follows the origin of its murderous titular character. We break down the ending and what it all really means.

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Napoleon Ending Explained

Ridley Scott's Napoleon highlights the titular subject's life. From military campaigns to personal tidbits, we break down the biopic's ending.

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Wish Ending Explained

Wish celebrates Disney's 100th anniversary while standing on its own as an animated film. We break down the film's ending, the betrayals & more.

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The Killer Ending Explained

David Fincher's The Killer is based on the graphic novel of the same name. The ending is surprising considering the title. We break down the details.

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Oppenheimer True Story - 9 Biggest Changes & Details

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer wades into the details of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life. We break down what's true, what's changed & what's left out.

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Oppenheimer's Ending Explained - Can We Forgive J. Robert Oppenheimer?

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer follows its titular subject — before & after he created the atomic bomb. We break down the biopic's ending in detail.

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The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes' 8 Biggest Hunger Games Prequel Book Changes

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is faithful to the book by Suzanne Collins, but there are still a few changes. We break down what the film alters.

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Ending Explained

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ends ambiguously for one major character. We break down the prequel's ending & what's next.

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Screen Rant's 5-Star Movies, Ranked

Ranking films is hard, but Screen Rant attempts it with its 5-star films — movies that received the rare perfect score, including Up & Inception.

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