Mae Abdulbaki
Movie Reviews Editor
Contributing since July, 2019
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About Mae Abdulbaki
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.
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 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, WAFCA, Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Black Reel Awards, and has served on multiple film festival juries.
Favorite Media
Mae's favorite media varies, depending on the moment, but she currently adores Anne with an E, One Day, Turning Red, Fair Play, Past Lives, Shadow and Bone, and Bridgerton. Pride and Prejudice, The Hunger Games franchise, 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
Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths - Part Two Review - Disappointing Superhero Film Lacks Urgency
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two is missing what the first film had in spades - heart, great action, and a sense of urgency.
Argylle Ending & Every Twist Explained
Argylle has multiple twists and an ending that connects to a recent spy franchise. We break down the film's biggest surprises, what's next, and more.
Abigail Ending Explained
Abigail subverts certain aspects of vampire lore and has quite the ending. We break down the horror film's biggest revelations and ending moments.
Is 2024's Abigail Movie Suitable For Children? How Scary & Gory It Is
Abigail is Radio Silence's latest horror movies, and it delivers on the gore. Given its contents, we break down whether kids should watch the film.
Arcadian Ending Explained
Arcadian's ending aims to take out the creatures that are central to the story. We break down the biggest aspects of the film's ending & its meaning.
All 4 Alex Garland Movies Ranked From Worst To Best (Including Civil War)
Alex Garland has directed three films so far, each with its own unique style and story. We rank his films - Men, Annihilation, Ex Machina & Civil War.
Bridgerton: Daphne & Simon’s Story Is Over (& That’s A Good Thing)
Bridgerton is focused on Simon and Daphne's romance, but it concludes at the end of season 1. This is good, as it paves the way for other stories.
Civil War Ending Explained
Alex Garland's latest, Civil War, has an explosive ending that leads to multiple deaths. We break down the film ending's biggest moments and more.
MaXXXine: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
MaXXXine, the sequel to X, has been confirmed. Written and directed by Ti West, here's everything you should know about the upcoming horror film.
The First Omen's Damien Connection & Franchise Twist Explained
The First Omen's ending connects back to Damien, and the film introduces a new twist that could set the stage for a sequel to the prequel horror film.
Night Swim Ending Explained
Night Swim's ending takes a sinister turn as the Waller family fights back. We break down the horror movie's ending, and the lore at its center.
Monkey Man Ending Explained: What Happens To Kid
Monkey Man has an explosive ending that sees Dev Patel attempting to achieve his revenge. We break down the biggest moments from the film's ending.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Cast, Character & Cameo Guide
Ghostbusters: Afterlife's cast includes newcomers to the franchise & familiar faces reprising their roles from the 1984 film. Here's the full guide.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Review - Satisfying Kong Story & Fun Action Uplift MonsterVerse Entry
Godzilla x Kong is nowhere near a perfect movie & it suffers from plot contrivances, but it’s also thrilling & genuinely fun despite its shortcomings.
Marlowe Ending Explained
Private detective Philip Marlowe has his hands full in Marlowe. With a couple of twists & a conclusive ending, we break down the details of the film.
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.
Ghostlight Review: An Emotional, Gorgeously Told Story That Balances Heart, Humor & Grief
Ghostlight bridges the gap between art & reality, blending a poignant narrative that aims to better understand a loved one & the expression of grief.
Y2K Review: Julian Dennison Is The Highlight Of A Messy Sci-Fi Horror Comedy That Loses Its Charm
Y2K will surely find an audience, but the nostalgia and a solid premise aren’t enough to make this a memorable watch.
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Ending Explained (In Detail)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness wraps up one story while setting up a new one. We break down the ending, including one character's fate.
Magpie Review: Daisy Ridley Stuns In Compelling, Intoxicating Psychological Thriller
The thriller is engrossing, its slow-burn buildup feeding the fire that burns brightly towards an immensely satisfying final act.