Ann Lipsett-Staff Writer

Ann Lipsett

Staff Writer

November, 2024
I love writing, it's what I need to do to breathe. Writing is how I express myself and I am excited that I can use my voice here on Screen Rant.
Animation, Disney, Oscars
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About Ann Lipsett

Annie is a life-long writer. She has been writing stories since she was ten years old and continues to write today. While a graduate MFA student, she wrote a full-length novel. Annie also has extensive news media experience. She recieved an Emmy nomination for her work as a news producer. She is grateful for this opportunity to write professionally because it is her dream come true. 

Industry Focus

I am an animation connoisseur. Despite having minimal drawing skills, I have studied the medium and the industry extensively. Animation speaks to everyone because it presents an exaggerated decipiton of life. The art styles also transport viewers into completely new worlds. I am interested in examining the medium further through my writing. 
Additionally, I know a lot about classic films and Oscars history. 

Favorite Media

My favorite movie is Midnight Cowboy. The film offers a compelling look at two people who cling to one another against the gritty backdrop of 1960s New York City. At it's core, Midnight Cowboy is a love story, maybe it's between good friends, maybe Joe Buck and Ratso Rizzo are more than friends, it's all left up to viewer interpretation, and that's what makes their relationship brillant.
Also, I am an animation fanatic, with my favorite animated film being Chicken Run. The stop motion is fluid and the characters are interesting. I like how the clay is sculpted around the world Chicken Run creates. Sadly, I didn't like Chicken Run 2 nearly as much, but hey, most sequels aren't as good as the original. 

Latest

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The Nightingale: Is The Kristin Hannah Movie Adaptation Still Happening? Everything We Know

Fans of Kristin Hannah’s bestselling 2015 novel The Nightingale are still waiting for updates about a possible movie adaptation. Will it ever happen?

The Sitcom That Inspired Martin Scorsese To Get Into Television Gave Us Boardwalk Empire
The Sitcom That Inspired Martin Scorsese To Get Into TV Gave Us Boardwalk Empire

It was actually a sitcom, and an incredibly well-known sitcom, that got Martin Scorsese behind the director’s chair on television.

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Beth Dutton's 10 Best Outfits In Yellowstone, Ranked

From lavish fur coats to sharp business looks that exude dominance, Beth’s style in Yellowstone is as unforgettable as her one-liners.

Jim Carrey in Kidding
Jim Carrey Gave One Of The Best Performances Of His Career In A TV Show That No One Saw

Despite Carrey's excellent performance, Kidding flew under the radar and never found the devoted audience it deserved.

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Nickelodeon's Cult Classic Show That Only Aired 26 Episodes Deserves To Return Now More Than Ever

Despite being seen as the poster child for a short-lived cult animated series, Invader Zim remains on the shelf in terms of new projects.

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Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman looking sad
Bob Odenkirk Played Another Shady Lawyer 12 Years Before Breaking Bad's Saul Goodman

Bob Odenkirk starred in a hilarious comedy sketch that viewers could see as a precursor to his always entertaining Saul Goodman.

Himesh Patel in Station Eleven
You Can Binge One Of The Best Sci-Fi Shows Of The Decade In Less Than 10 Hours

With just 10 gripping episodes, Station Eleven offers a complete, emotionally rich journey that can be experienced in a single day or weekend.

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Jenny smiling with her hands on her hips in My Life As A Teenage Robot
Nickelodeon's Underrated Sci-Fi Animated Series From 22 Years Ago Was Well Ahead Of Its Time

Due to the series' exploration of darker themes, eclectic animation, and compelling characters, My Life as a Teenage Robot deserves another look.

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Kristen (Katja Herbers) and Ben (Aasif Mandvi) sporting protective suits and radiation detectors in Evil season 4 episode 1
Evil Season 5's Cancellation Robbed Us Of A Perfect Connection To This Drama With 93% On Rotten Tomatoes

Evil season 5 is currently off the table, but it could have expanded the show’s scope and potentially crossed over with other acclaimed shows.

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Netflix's Sweet Bobby True Story Explained: Kirat Assi's "Catfish Nightmare" & Where She Is Now

Netflix's Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare serves as a chilling reminder of how easily trust can be manipulated in the digital age.

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Rory's Gilmore Girls Ending Is Actually Perfect — Even Though I'll Always Be Team Jess

After Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life, fans were left asking: Who does Rory end up with?

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Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds dancing in the poster for Apple TV+'s Spirited
"A Terrible Vile Phrase That Is Hurled At People As An Insult" — How Ryan Reynolds' Hilarious "Good Afternoon" Idea Became Spirited's Best Song, Explained

A certain song in the Ryan Reynolds-Will Ferrell Christmas movie Spirited prompted viewers to ask, "Was good afternoon an insult in Victorian times?"

Jenna Ortega & Kevin Costner Were The MVPs Of SNL 50_Their Reactions In The Anniversary Special, Explained
Jenna Ortega & Kevin Costner Were The MVPs Of SNL 50 — Their Reactions In The Anniversary Special, Explained

SNL 50 saw actors Kevin Costner and Jenna Ortega unexpectedly team up in a hilarious way.

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Anatomy Of Lies Documentary: Everything To Know About The Grey's Anatomy Writer Who Faked Cancer (& Where To Watch Online)

This documentary series about the Grey's Anatomy writer who faked having cancer is almost too shocking to be believed.

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I Rewatched Ozark & I Was Wrong About Omar Navarro Being A "Soft" Villain

Compared to other crime drama villains, Ozark's Omar Navarro seems a bit soft. But he's more ruthless on the Netflix show than we give him credit for.

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Masterminds Jason Sedekis (L) and Zach Gilifinakis (R)
Masterminds True Story Explained: How The Loomis Fargo Robbery Really Happened & Where David Scott Ghantt Is Now

Masterminds is based on the "half-baked, half-brilliant" true crime story.

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Atticus Shaffer: Where Brock From The Middle Is Now (& If He's Still Acting), Explained

Brick from The Middle now remains active in the entertainment industry and even creates his own content.

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The Brady Bunch Cast Deaths Explained: Every Actor In The Sitcom Who's Passed Away

Many of The Brady Bunch cast members have sadly passed away following their time on the iconic sitcom.

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Nyla Harper Is Why The Rookie Is The Only Police Procedural I Watch — How Her Character Bucks Problematic Cop Show Trends

Detective Nyla Harper is a dynamic character who keeps me engaged with The Rookie, primarily because she isn’t just another uniform in the background.

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Three Pines cast members standing behind trees
"I Was Not Involved In The Conversations" — Why Three Pines Season 2 Was Canceled Explained By The Showrunner

Why did Amazon Prime Video decide to close the case on Three Pines season 2? The answer is more complex than viewers might think.

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