About Laurel Hostak
Laurel Hostak is a writer and media producer based in Philadelphia, PA. She is the co-host of The Midnight Myth Podcast, which examines popular culture from the lens of history, mythology, and philosophy. Laurel independently writes, produces, and hosts Sleep & Sorcery, a podcast featuring fantasy and folklore-inspired bedtime stories. She graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Screenwriting & Playwriting, and spent several years developing site-specific and interactive theatre experiences before moving into communications and audio production. Laurel is an alum of the Prague Summer Theatre School, where she studied puppetry and physical theatre. A lifelong fantasy nerd obsessed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harry Potter, and Star Wars, Laurel is also a devoted student of medieval literature. Not a regular mom, but a cool mom.
Latest Articles
Doctor Who: 10 Hilarious Eleven Quotes That Prove He Is The Funniest Doctor
The next Doctor Who lead Ncuti Gatwa will have big shoes to fill if he hopes to live up to the Eleventh Doctor's signature humor.
10 Best Memes That Perfectly Sum Up Angel And Buffy's Relationship
Whether they were lovers or mortal enemies, Buffy and Angel’s doomed relationship always stirred up plenty of meme-worthy drama.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 10 Best Spike Quotes, According To Reddit
Spike was a fan favorite character with memorable dialogue, and these are Reddit's favorite quotes of his.
Harry Potter: 10 Times Hermione Should Have Died And Only Survived Because Of Plot Armor
Hermione Granger is one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter series, which explains why she escapes life-threatening situations.
10 Terrifying Horror Movies About Parenthood
Horror movies have long explored audience fascinations with the most unsavory aspects of pregnancy, adoption, motherhood, fatherhood.
10 Lucky Breaks That Prove Buffy Summers Was Just In The Right Place At The Right Time
Buffy Summers, the vampire slayer, is a superhero worthy of admiration, but a lot of her success can be attributed to sheer luck.
Harry Potter: 10 Quotes From The Movies That Prove Gryffindor Is The Best House
Bravery comes in many forms, and these quotes from the Harry Potter movies prove Gryffindor house fosters the best wizarding qualities.
Community: 10 Shows To Watch If You Miss The Study Group
Fans of Community’s rag-tag study group will enjoy the relationship dynamics – and Community cast favorites – in these comedy TV shows.
10 Most Quotable Movies, According To Letterboxd
With iconic one-liners, memorable jokes, and meme-worthy monologues, these are Letterboxd users’ picks for the most quotable movies ever made.
10 Best Movies Set In Mythical Lands, According To Letterboxd
Audiences love to be transported to fantasy realms. These are the Letterboxd community picks for the best movies set in mythical worlds.
10 Best Dream Sequences In Film, According To Letterboxd
From A Nightmare On Elm Street to Inception, these films contain dream sequences that are Letterboxd users' favorites in filn history.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 10 Storylines Redditors Would Change If They Could
25 years after Buffy the Vampire Slayer hit the airwave, fans still flock to Reddit to fiercely debate storylines they would like to change.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: 10 Actions "Good" Characters Did That Rubbed Redditors The Wrong Way
There were some questionable actions done by Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters that annoyed some fans on Reddit.
Only Murders In The Building: 10 Clues [SPOILER] Was The Killer
The Only Murders season 2 finale revealed who killed Bunny Folger, and these are some of the clues to the killer's identity.
Doctor Who: 10 Quotes That Sum Up Martha Jones As A Character
Martha Jones remains one of the best companions in Doctor Who, and her quotes showcase her heart and courage a hundred times over.
The Sandman & 9 Other Franchises Where Death Is A Major Character
Along with Netflix's The Sandman, these franchises, including Supernatural and AHS, include personifications of death.
10 Best Adapted Fairy Tale Movies, According To Letterboxd
From beloved treasures of the Disney Renaissance to fantasy horror and satire, these are Letterboxd users' favorite fairy tale adaptations.
Doctor Who: 10 Quotes That Sum Up Donna Noble As A Character
One of Doctor Who's most beloved companions, Donna Noble's colorful quotes illuminated her funny, sensitive, confident character.
Only Murders In The Building: 10 True Crime Easter Eggs You May Have Missed
Only Murders in the Building hilariously sends up our obsession with true crime. If viewers look closely, they'll notice many true crime Easter eggs.
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The celebrated writer-director had a hand in catapulting several early-career actors to stardom, but he also resuscitated many established careers.