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Author Details

Charles is a Brooklyn based writer who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College's Playwriting & Screenwriting program. Aside from writing for ScreenRant, Charles writes film scripts, travels, and desperately tries to stay on top of new content. 

Industry Focus

Charles covers lists for both movies and TV for ScreenRant. Charles writes about ongoing series such as House of the Dragon, Rings of Power, The Boys, Gen V, Yellowstone, The Bear, Foundation, and The Last of Us, as well as new theatrical and streaming film releases. He also frequently compiles lists for old films and shows.

Favorite Media

Charles is a huge fan of films, shows and books. His favorite directors are David Lynch, Sofia Coppola and Michael Mann, with Twin Peaks being his favorite piece of fictional media. Some of his other favorite shows include The Wire and Lost. Charles' favorite films include Mulholland Drive, Magnolia, Blade Runner and Once Upon a Time in the West.

Latest Articles

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Yellowstone (2018)
10 Most Shocking Yellowstone Deaths That We're Still Not Over

With great characters and violent conflicts, Yellowstone has had several shocking moments. Fans are still recovering from these surprising deaths.

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Every 2023 Movie Getting A Sequel

Many of 2023's box office successes have prompted sequels. From John Wick to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, these franchises will return for more.

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12 Complex Movies That Reward You For Paying Attention

Complex movies like Memento and The Usual Suspects are extremely rewarding for those who pay attention, as the plots build toward twist endings.

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10 Most Impressive 2023 Box Office Opening Weekend Success Stories

2023 has been an explosive release in theaters. From Barbie to Oppenheimer to Taylor Swift, some movies far surpassed opening weekend expectations.

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10 Movie Sequels That Couldn't Live Up To The Hype

Movie franchise sequels are often subjects of controversy, and many of the most hyped sequels of all time couldn't live up to fan expectations.

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8 Things Fantasy Movies & TV Need To Do To Start Being Great

Fantasy has become one of Hollywood's biggest markets, but there are still significant improvements that need to be made for the genre to be great.

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10 Movie Sequels That Changed Director & Ended Up Worse Than The Original

While some benefited from a change in vision, many movie sequels that changed directors ended up with notably worse movies than the original.

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House of the Dragon (2022)
9 Biggest Battles & Events Teased In House Of The Dragon Season 2’s Trailer (& What Happens In The Books)

The House of the Dragon season 2 teaser trailer hinted at some major events from the book. Here's everything that happened and what it means.

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House of the Dragon (2022)
10 Most Powerful House Of The Dragon Characters Heading Into Season 2

House of the Dragon season 2 returns in Summer of 2024. These are the most powerful characters in Westeros heading into the new season.

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10 TV Shows That Are Essential To Understanding The 2000s

Several TV shows define the 2000s. Quintessential 2000s shows like The Office and Family Guy influenced the decade's music, style, and humor.

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12 TV Shows That Never Got The Attention They Deserved

With so many new shows released constantly, it's no wonder that many gems have flown under the radar. These series never got the views they deserved.

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House of the Dragon (2022)
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Trailer Breakdown: 11 Story Reveals & Hidden Details

House of the Dragon season 2's first teaser is out. The minute of footage is packed with story details and foreshadowing for the season.

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10 Movies & TV Shows We're Still Looking Forward To Before 2023 Ends

2023 has been a fantastic year for movies and TV. With one month of the year left, there's a surprising amount of exciting releases still to come.

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10 TV Villains Who Weren't As Smart As They Thought

There's almost nothing more terrifying in television than a brilliant villain. Though, in many cases, they aren't as smart as they think.

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12 Underrated Installments In The Biggest Movie Franchises

Every major movie series has its renowned standouts, but there are also many underrated gems hidden amongst our favorite film franchises.

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10 HBO TV Shows That Left Audiences Shocked With Season Finales

HBO knows how to make addicting television, part of which means putting together shocking finales. Here are some of that left audiences stunned.

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10 Movie Sequels That Went In Completely Unexpected Directions

It's challenging for a franchise to find a balance between originality and consistency from film to film. Some sequels went in totally new directions.

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11 Game Of Thrones Characters Who Can Return In The Dunk & Egg Spinoff

In the new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, several characters from the original series could appear.

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9 Great Sci-Fi Movies That Deserved A Sequel (& Why They Didn’t Happen)

Many of the most iconic sci-fi movies evolved into multi-film series. However, some great sci-fi movies never got the sequels they deserved.

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