Madeline Lapreziosa
Contributing since July, 2021
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About Madeline Lapreziosa
Madeline Lapreziosa writes features and interviews talent for Screen Rant, covering TV and Movies. A 2022 graduate of Penn State University, she possesses dual bachelor's degrees in print/digital journalism and French. Madeline has extensively reported on both sports and entertainment in her writing career. Outside of her love for TV and films, Madeline enjoys reading and watching soccer. Her all-time favorite works of fiction are The Expanse, The Hunger Games, and Game of Thrones.
Latest Articles
Who Is Osbert In The Last Kingdom?
The Last Kingdom series finale introduces a boy by the name of Osbert. The reveal carries significant weight for Uhtred and the future of his story.
Prisoners: Why The Alternate Ending Wasn’t Right For The Film
The alternate ending for Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners would have undermined the film's "show, don't tell" style that defined the mystery thriller.
Jaws: Were The Shooting Stars Real?
Steven Spielberg's 1975 movie Jaws features two shooting stars in quick succession, leading to debate over whether or not they are real.
The Expanse Season 6 Cast Guide: New & Returning Characters
For the show's final run on Amazon, The Expanse season 6 returns nearly all of its mainstays and adds some new characters on the supporting side.
How Much The Avengers Cast Was Paid (From 2012 To Endgame)
The Avengers' star-studded cast was headlined by six original heroes in the 2012 film. Here's how much money they made from each Avengers movie.
1 Hunger Games Book Detail Would've Made Clove's Movie Death Way Better
The Hunger Games movie faithfully adapted Suzanne Collins' novel, yet the film cheapened Clove's death scene by omitting one detail from the book.
Titanic Is Still James Cameron’s Greatest Achievement (Not Avatar 1 Or 2)
James Cameron's greatest film remains 1997's Titanic, which lives in a realm far superior to that of his popular, yet severely flawed, Avatar movies.
Why Titanic Is Still A Masterpiece 25 Years Later
Titanic's cultural impact has ceased to fade since its release 25 years ago. The James Cameron film is a timeless model of spectacle and substance.
Ant-Man 3 Can Repeat Infinity War’s Best Trick (& Improve It)
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania can take inspiration from Avengers: Infinity War's hero defeat to establish Kang in the MCU's Multiverse Saga.
James Cameron Has To Change His Villain Plan For Avatar 3, 4 & 5
Following Avatar: The Way of Water, it's clear that Quaritch is a poorly developed villain and his status as the franchise's big bad must change.
Avatar 3 Has A Very Different CGI Problem To The Way Of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water boasts dramatically improved visuals 13 years after the first film, and it’s unlikely Avatar 3 will emulate that achievement.
Thor: Ragnarok's Willy Wonka Scene Shows Why Love & Thunder Didn't Work
Thor: Ragnarok's reinvention of a more comedic God of Thunder manifests itself in one particular scene, which also proves Love and Thunder's failure.
Forget Namor, Riri Williams Is Shuri’s Perfect Love Interest
Riri Williams' MCU debut in Black Panther 2 saw her grow close to Shuri. Here's why Ironheart and the new Black Panther would make a great couple.
Black Panther 2 May Have Massively Changed (& Improved) The MCU's Future
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's prioritization of women is a resounding triumph and could forever change the MCU's treatment of female characters.
Why The Hunger Games’ Tribute Cast Worked So Well
Actors playing the tributes in The Hunger Games all share one crucial quality, without which the movie adaptation would have lacked emotive impact.
Kang’s Quantumania Appearance Has A Silly Villain Problem To Avoid
Kang the Conqueror's introduction as the MCU's next big threat in Ant-Man 3 must avoid the franchise's tendency to downplay Scott Lang's adversaries.
Creed 3 Must Correct Its Failure Of Bianca
Tessa Thompson’s Bianca is one of the Creed movies’ best characters, yet was heavily sidelined in the first two films. Creed 3 can change that.
The Crown Season 5 Cast Guide: How The Actors Compare To Previous Versions
The Crown season 5 introduces a new cast for the final time in its planned six-season run. Here's how the new actors compare to their predecessors.
What Went Wrong With Westworld: Why Season 5 Isn't Happening
HBO's cancellation of the once-popular sci-fi series Westworld arose from a number of factors. This is why Westworld season 5 isn't happening.
Every Henry Cavill Movie & Show Releasing After Enola Holmes 2
After his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in Netflix's Enola Holmes 2, Henry Cavill lays claim to a hefty upcoming slate defined by action-packed films.