Margaret Maurer
Contributing since September, 2015
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About Margaret Maurer
Margaret Maurer has been writing for Screen Rant since 2015. She currently writes Movie and Television Features, although she has also written lists and quizzes for Screen Rant in the past. Current writing interests include Star Wars, Stranger Things, Watchmen, women in entertainment, and diversity in front of and behind the camera.
Latest Articles
Coronavirus: Did Shakespeare Write King Lear During an Epidemic?
Shakespeare's life and writing was impacted by the many plagues that occurred during his lifetime and the impact of them is visible in his work.
How The Mandalorian Set Up Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Baby Yoda introduces a new Force power in the Disney+ TV series The Mandalorian that plays a key role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Rise of Skywalker's Rey Parents Twist Isn't A Last Jedi Plot Hole
Fans might not like The Rise of Skywalker's reveal about Rey's heritage, but it builds from The Last Jedi.
Admiral Ackbar's Son Debuts in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (And Who Voices Him)
After Admiral Ackbar's unexpected death in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, his son, Aftab Ackbar, joins the Resistance in The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Brings Back Surprise Original Trilogy Character
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has a lot of big surprises, including a blink-and-you-miss-it surprise cameo from a fan-favorite character.
How Star Wars 9 Brought Leia Back & Which Scenes Were Actually Carrie Fisher
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker gives a key role to Leia Organa, despite Carrie Fisher's passing in 2016. Here's how JJ Abrams achieved it.
Rey & Kylo’s Star Wars 9 Fight Is The Inverse Of Anakin vs. Obi-Wan
Rey and Kylo Ren's duel in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker looks like an inversion of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin's duel from Revenge of the Sith.
Star Wars Makes SNL Radar Technicians Canon
Star Wars Resistance features the radar technician outfit worn by Adam Driver's undercover Kylo Ren during his Saturday Night Live appearance.
Star Wars: The Really Dumb Reason Lucas Named Them TIE Fighters
TIE Fighters get their name in the Star Wars universe from their Twin Ion Engines, but George Lucas cave them that name for a much sillier reason.
Star Wars: Kylo Ren's Original Lightsaber Design Was Way Better
Kylo Ren's crossguard lightsaber is now iconic in Star Wars, but his original lightsaber design could have contributed to his story.
How Old Are The Stranger Things Kids in Season 3?
The Stranger Things kids are growing up before our eyes. Here's how old the characters are in season 3, and the actors' actual ages.
The Big Difference Between Avatar & Avengers: Endgame's Re-Releases
The Endgame re-release is a strategy to beat Avatar at the box office... but unlike Avatar, Endgame is not incorporating new content into the film.
Toy Story: What Did Woody Do in the 40 Years Before He Met Andy?
Woody was created in the 1950s, so what did he do in the decades before meeting Andy? We crack the Toy Story franchise's biggest mystery.
How When They See Us Has Impacted the Central Park 5 Prosecutors
After Netflix's When They See Us released, two real prosecutors have faced consequences for their part in wrongfully convicting the Central Park 5.
Rise of Skywalker's Palpatine Reveal is Star Wars' Smartest Marketing Yet
Palpatine's laugh at the end of the first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker generated buzz without soiling any major details.
Gisnep? Why the Disney Logo Looks So Weird
The Disney logo is instantly recognizable - despite the fact it looks like it says Gisnep? We explain how the typographical error was made.
MCU Theory: Old Steve Rogers Was At Peggy Carter's Funeral
Was Avengers: Endgame's old Steve Rogers at Peggy Carter's funeral in Captain America: Civil War? We look at all the evidence.
Star Wars 9 Needs a More Definitive Ending Than Avengers: Endgame
While Avengers: Endgame is the end of a story arc, it also sets up for the next phase of the MCU. Star Wars 9 brings a close to the Skywalker saga.
When They See Us: The True Story Of The Central Park Five
Netflix's When They See Us tells the true story of the Central Park Five - five innocent boys who were put behind bars for a crime they didn't commit.
If DC Characters Were Cast Like the MCU
The DCEU and MCU have very different styles when they approach casting. Here's what DC's films would look like if they adopted Marvel's style.